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New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
TROLLEY SERVICE.

There have always been more or less complaints about the insufHciency of the trolley service at certain hours of the day, principally when people are going to and from their work. Complaints have been so numerous from time to time that patrons of the line have become tired of it. The company has made many promises that it would put on more cars at such times as they were needed, but somehow promise and fulfllment are two things which do not travel very close together on the New Britain trolley lines.
 The cars at the noon hour and in the neighborhood of 6 o'clock in the all comfort and it is a herculean task to get on or off the cars at such times. Those conditions must be ap- parent to the local officials of the company and yet nothing is done to improve them. It is a situation which is rapidly becoming intolerable and unless the company does something to better it there is some likelihood of the matter being taken before the public service commission. If it should go there the whole matter of trolley service in New Britain will be given a pretty thorough airing.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
SA Burst of Sympathy.
Brooklyn Eagle.)

Job must be thought of as the protagonist of virtue in his time, which the rabbis say was the time of Pharaoh and Moses. He was at least the prize specimen of virtuous man. hood-"There is none like him in the earth, perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God and escheweth evil.'' Yet in answer to the taunts of Satan, to the insinuation that Job had a mighty good reason for being good, that he had always been Tapped in luxury, that though Harvard college hadn't been founded he had enjoyed the best of current educational ad- vantages; that he had had no tempta- tions-Satan was offered carte blanche to hit him hard. The Sabeans car ried off his oxen, the Chaldeans awiped his camels and killed his ser- vants a wind blew his house down, but he was still defiantly righteous. ''Touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face" Satan in- sisted; and then he was permitted to send boils upon Job from the sole of his foot unto the crown of his head.'' Jobs patience was exhaust ed. His comforters, EIiphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, Zophar the Naamathite argued with him in vain. Even the plea of the great Elihu had precious little effect i.
 Our own national protagonist of virtue, Col. Roosevelt, has been tempted in many ways. He has seen his loved Clifford Pinchot flung out of public office He has had his we'll trained oxen in the patronage field gobbled up by the Sabean conserva- tives. At Chicago the Cha1deans swept down on his camels, and in a presi- dential election his house was blown down, although others fell with it. His policies have been taken over in large measure by his party foes. Last of all comes the final trial of his scriptural prototype. The news comes from Manaos:
 Col. Roosevelt was suffering from boils, but was not seriously affected, although they caused him much in- convenience and made it impossible for him to stand up. He was in ex- cellent spirits. All the other mem bers of the party were in excellent health.
 This is reassuring information. Our Job is not going to go under. El1phaz Perkins. and Bildad Munsey, and Zophar Pinchot will find him amen able to reason. Even the great Elil1u, once prominent in the camp of the enemy, may argue With him calmly and find listening ears. More than tha pa tience of Job is Roose- velt,s And this may be. regarded as the greatest triumph that the twen- tieth century has scored over the cen- turies of the past, the perfect and upright man. being the flower of all the conauests of civilization.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
LncOln's "LOst Sentence. (New York Mail.)

An old soldier has turned up (the story comes from Pittsburg) who says that he was present when Lincoln de- livered his Gettysburg address, and that the martyr president introduced his speech on that occasion with a phrase which the reporters missed l, And this, according to the old soldier, was the lost phrase:
 We have reached the time when the dove of peace should build her nest in the helmet of Mars.
 If Lincoln really spoke that sem tence at Gettysburg, and the report CTS omitted it, they must have omit ted it at Lincoln's own request. The phrase would have been unworthy of Lincoln and unworthy of the occasion, because it is pedantic and unoriginal It is a familiar idSa. But in the classic form of the figure, it is. the bee, not the dove, which establishes it's residence in the warriors discard ed helmet. George Peele, the six teenth century dramatist, exploited the idea in his sonnet on the retire nent into private life of some old queens champion, as long as 15S0 or 159O:
 His helmet now shall make a hive
 for bees And lovers sOnnets turned to holy
 psalms.
 Lincoln, by the way, wrote out his famous little address on the train go- ing from Washington to Gettysburg, and his own copy, not a reporters notes, served as the basis of the press record of the speech. It is not at all likely that this Host passage" will ever establish it's claim to a place in the accepted version.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Visions By Telephone.
(London Daily Mail.)

Before the eyes of a leading Lon- don stock broker there appeared for a few moments one day this week vi- sions of fortune. fame and honor. He was sitting in his office when the tel ephone bell rang.
 "Hullo," he answered
 "Oh, that is MT. Blank, is it not? Why do you ! smoke your cigar through a holder?'
 In some astonishment the broker put his cigar down.
 No, no, do not put it down, and if you do, find an ash tray for it.''
 This was so uncanny that he shift ed his chair slightly from the instru- ment.
 Do not move away" continued the voice, land do. 1ot tug so impatiently at your mustache.' Down went his hand. "Who on earth are you!" shouted the broker, ''and how do you know what I am doing with my cigar and l hand? You talk as if you could see me-"
 An amazing reply came: 'I can see you. There you are, twitching your tie straight. As a matter of fact, I have invented an instrument which enables you to see over a telephone wire, and I am talk ing to you because I cannot finance the idea myself and want you to float it on half shares
 The possibilities of the scheme were immense. The broker, for an in- stant, saw himself. dealing in vast or ders for government departments He saw big orders for foreign rights. It was one of the miracles of modern science. The capitalist would make a fortune, and-then he glanced out of the window across the street Beaming down at him from win dow, overlooking his office, was a row of grinning faces, among which he recognized two or three fellow mem- bers of the house.
 Hastily he slammed down the re- ceiver. The rosy visions faded away, and, which, tells the story, he sadly drew back out of sight.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
CoMsToCK SURE.

According to the Hartford letter in 1al;t Sundays New Haven Union, CharIes w. Comstock is reasonably sure that he will be the democratic non1inee for governor this year. Just what he builds his expectations upon is unknowp, but he seems to be very optimistic about it.
 When candidates for public office are being discussed it would seem as < If their strength with the people 2 might be considered. There is no dis position to enter into any dispute over MT comstock, but he does not seem to be the man who would awak- en any enthusiasm among theN demo crats, which does appear to be 11eces- sary if they are going to win. There Is reason to believe that the election kof q democratic ticket is not going to be accomplished this year unless great care is exercised in the se1ec- 1ion of candidates It is reasonably
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05

certain that MT. Comstock will not have walkover in the convention. There will be other candidates in the field and while they may not be as active or as hopeful just at present as is MT. Comstock, they are never theless keeping an eye on what is go- ing on.
 What in the world was it that led MT. Comstock to make the statement that he thought he would get the nomination for governor, or what is 1t that makes him think that if nom- mated he will be elected? Has he been consulting a clairvoyant?
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
A Murderer Chief of Police.
 Worlds WOfko

When Jacob M. Dickinson, secre- tary of war, visited the Iwahig penal
 colony in the Philippines with Gov ernor General Forbes they were met and escorted to the superintendent's s quarters by the whole police force of
 the colony in their neat uniforms, armed with bo1os. The chief of po- lice was serving a term of life inn prisonment for murder. He came from the town of Balayan in the province of Batangas. This man had
 got mixed up in a dispute with d
 neighbor over the boundary or title to some land, and the upshot had been
 that he was arrested for the murder of his neighbor, convicted and con- demned to death. The supreme court commuted this sentence to life inn prisonment in Bilibid. By exemplary conduct he earned the right to be transferred to the penal colony at \ Iwahig and there, by reason of his force of character and good conduct, he finally won the place of chief of police. He performed this duty so faithfully and so efficiently that he was presently recommended for par don that was conditional upon his liv- ing in the colony. A local magnate of great prominence among the Fili- pinos interested himself in the man, and shortly after MT. Dickinson's visit
 a full pardon was granted him and ne returned to take up his residence III
 his native town of Balayan. There
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Roller Chair War. (Philadelphia Press.)

There is war all around. In Allan tic City it is roller chafr war, and quite lively it is. A few years ago it cost dollar an hour to indulge in the pleasures of 6 roller chair, but competition brought the price down to fifty cents and this season further rivalry has reduced the hourly charge to thirty cents; but, of course, tips to the chair pushers are additional. This is so cheap a rate in comparison with previous charges that probably if is too much to expect that it will last very long. But while it does continue it will be cheaper riding in
 the roller chairs than patronizing the cafes, and for most persons very hke- ly healthier. N
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Kentucky Boys Pig Clubs.
(Louisville Journal.)

A movement for the organization of boys pig clubs in the rural districts has been started in. Kentucky. The pig clubs are designed to accomplish for the hog-raising industry what the boys corn clubs have, been doing for the improvement of corn growing.
 The pig clubs have been very suc- cessful in some of the southern states. A resume of their work in Louisiana recently has been published as bull letin of the Louisiana state university. The progress of the organization in that state has been rapid. The first club was organized in Caddo parish by a superintendent of rural schools in the fall of 1910. During the winter clubs were formed in two other parishes and in 1911 the campaign re- suited in eleven additional parishes becoming interested. The Caddo club had fifty members when it was first irstituted. In 1913 the membership of the clubs had increased to 1869. , At the 1913 state fair 120 pigs were exhibited by club members, several winning blue ribbons in competition with leading growers and breeders throughout the south. Of the 1869 members enrolled, 367 kept the records prescribed by the university directors and submitted formal reports of their work, while 148 others re- ported informally
 Forty parishes had organized clubs last year and it is hoped that the work is only fairly begun. The university and the federal bureau of animal in- 6ustry are cooperating for the en- couragement of the movement The boys are taught the best methods of selecting, feeding and caring for their, pigs. It is a work in which most farm boys manifest a lively concern, and the good-natured rivalry in hog production is bound to have a good effect.
 The farmers of Kentucky are not doing as we'll in the pig-raising busi- ness as they ought to do but in this respect they are doing better. perhaps, than most of the states in the south. Tut the whole country needs to in- crease it's production of hogs and Ken lucky needs to contribute it's full share to the increase The boys pig clubs should be a tremendous factor for i,nproving the porcine status, and it is to be hoped they will become as numerous and as successful as the corn clubs.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Litchfield's Age Record.
(New Haven Union.)

From all accounts there is no healthier place in Connecticut than Litchfield, that historic old town of which it's inhabitants are extremely and justif1ably proud.
 Situated in almost the highest place in the state, the air there is dry and bracing and from accounts of the longevity of it's inhabitants no place in the state can rival it for those who are on the lookout for good health and long life. E
 The residents of this little town sit uated among the hills of Connecticut have every reason to feel elated over the fact that no place of it's size with in the state borders has contributed more distinguished citizens, more ca pablo men than has the town of Litch- field. In the early days of the history of Connecticut one finds on looking over the records that the residents of Litchfield. were in the foreground in all affairs both during the Colonial days and later when the state gov- ernment was organized.
 And Litchfeld has lately empha- sized the fact that nowhere in the state can the records for long life surpass those of that town. This condition has recently been brought to attention by a census of the town which shows that forty-five of the residents of that community are over 80 years of age.
 TWenty-two of these forty-five are over S5 and there are several over 90, in fact two being 94 years of age. According to reports the older gen. eration in Iitchfield have not lost their grip on political affairs for the town of Litchfield was represented in the last legislature by E. D. Weeks who lays claim to 83 years of life. Litchfield is proud of it's longevity record and Connecticut thinks well of Litchfield.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

The board of public works is echeduled to meet this evening and
 tna plan is to elect Commissioner
 Humphrey president and William Hall .Lity engineer. This is in accordance With the desires of Mayor Quigley. Mir Oldershaw was elected city en-
 gfneer in 1906 to serve during the
 hleasure of the board, which is in ac- |rordance with the charter. It would keenl as if it would be necessary to
 henove him from office before MT. IHall can be elected. This, of course, |can be done with the consent of the today is that the proposition is to elect MT. Hall and let it go at that. Ehis may be a false report, like a |great many others, built will be pe- kuliar situation if the meeting passes |a vote electing MT. Hall without first Removing MT. Oldershaw It is said that there is movement on foot to make MT. Oldershaw an assistant to h1r. Hall, which, of course, can be |done, provided it is done in the proper may.
 Might does not make right, no matter how desirable it may be on the |part of the authorities to look at it tr that way. It has been predicted |that it would be necessary to make |eome further changes in the law be- koTe some. at least, of the mayors |plans can be legally carried out, otherwise the plans must be changed. df the present ideas are carried out |along the lines proposed the action may |come home to plague the participants lat some future day. The right way is always the best way to transtct busi-
 mess of every kind.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Bureau Scarfs, Shams, Centerpieces
 and Doylies at Special Sale Prices

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New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Hens Help Support the Church.
(Columbus Ohio, State Journal

A church in Missouri took up an egg collection last Sunday. The eggs gathered on the Saturday before were brought to church by the various par ishioners and put in a collection bas- ket. Sixty-eight dozen eggs were thus collected, which amounted in value to $26 at sixteen cents dozen, the price paid for eggs in that locality. This was only one days collection and the church is making provision to keen up the practice and make the hens pay the preacher and the church ex- penses.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Didn't Want to Miss Anything.
 (At13nta JOllrnal)

An old Scotchman who had been something of a reprobate was lying on his deathbed while the village "meenister'' sat by his side praying for him. The "meenister,'' after tell- ing him he had but few hours to live, asked him if he had any special wish he wanted carried out before he went aloft-or otherwise.
 "Yes,'' answered the old man. 1T have one wish to make. The day of the funeral ye ken a the mourners have to git a glass of guid whisky before they talk me to the graveyard, and after they bury me talk them back again to the house and gie them anither glass. But, seein' I'll not be back myself, ye can gie me mine the noo.'
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
WANTS CONGRESS TO ADJOURN.

President Wilson is anxious that |congress adjourn by July, and the |country will be glad to see his wishes carried out. Business is not as good as it should be and as there Is always some uncertainty as to what legisla- ton may be enacted when congress is in session it would be better for the members to shut up shop and go home for the summer. There are some bills yet to be acted upon, prin- measure, the former being tied up in the senate as result of the attitude of Senator O'Gorman. The president has communicated his anxiety on the matter of adjournment to Leader Un- derwood and the, latter has decided to [cal1 a caucus of the democratic mem hers of the house and place them on record so far as the presidents ideas
 are concerned and force them to
 hurry things along.
 President Wilson says that the
 Mexican trouble is in fair way
 towards settlement through mediation
 and that congress need have no fear of the result. Tho president must have some inside information on this
 matter to account for his optimism as the news reports from the disturbed country are not so reassuring. The
 war spirit still seems to be strong in
 Mexico. The mediators have elimf-
 mated Carranza from their considera- ton because of his refusal to agree to any terms with Huerta. Still all 3 the necessary work as regards Mexico
 can be considered without the aid of
 ccngress and the business conditions ssof the country would be vastly im-
 proved if our national Legislature
 would pass the necessary bills and
 adjourn until December. The presi-
 dent will do well to urge the leaders , to adopt his suggestion.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05

The thing which augurs well for the clean up endeavor here this spring and which points the way for greater work to be done in the years to fol- low is the spirit with which the plan has been followed by everybody. There is a general desire to clean up the yards, to spruce up the lawns and get rid of the accumulation of refuse that has been gathered through the winter.--Meriden Journal.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
Ex.JUsTICE sUCCUMBs.

New York, May 5.-John Forrest Dillon, formerly judge of the supreme court of Iowa, and more recently general counsel for the Missouri Pa cific railway and the Western Union. Telegraph company, died at his home here today, after a protracted illness He was eighty-three years old.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
ID. McMillan
 199-2O1-2O3 Main Street.

he found the police disorganized and their discipline in state offensive to his trained eye. Presently he volun-
 teered his services to reorganize the police department and was allowed to do so. ttt .ar.. . . r's l
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05

| should dispense with glaring head 1 lights in the city is that some couples l who can't afford to court in the se- 1 clusion of an automobile like to go ! walking Sunday evenings.-Water- l bury Republican.
 It would be an excellent thing for 1 the decent people of Ansonia if steps could be taken to secure the arrest and severe punishment of the hood l lums, who cast discredit on the city every year by making trouble for the 1 small circus proprietors who visit the l city. It is no credit to any commun- i ity, when such outrages as occurred 1 last year and were again attempted 1 this year are allowed to take place and the perpetrators escape deserved nishment-Ahsonia Sentinel.
 When the stranger comes into town he would like to find out how long physicians have been practicing, in what disease they make special ties or have had special experience,
 what medical educat ation and hospital
 or other professional training they have had. It would we'll seem that some enlargement of the typical phy-
 
 without descending to the evils of so- 1 called medical advertising. A little we'll written publicity might tend to check the tendency to waste money on untrained men and useless or harmful drugs.-Norwich Record. The best time to swat the fly is r early in the season before the warm weather has limbered up his legs. He isn't so able to escape the swat then and the female hasn't laid all the eggs that will be deposited later, producing the millions that will suc- ceed her. So begin waiting in the spring, continue it in the summer when the pest is greatest and most numerous as we'll as most dangerous and wind it up in the fall when she begins to get sluggish again and set ties down to sleep and to lay more eggs. Swat, swat, swat and keep everlastingly at it.-Hartford Post. The very material response to the appeals to "clean up' indicates that
 what the public needs is prodding.
 Evidently the average individual is
 willing to do his part in sticking up,
 but requires little impetus in the nature of discussion, to keep him go-
 ing. The force of example is strong
 and when Everybody is doing it. the
 needed thing is accomplished. It was a happy thought on the part of the
 committee to interest the school chill
 dren and it is to be hoped that the
 precepts of the cleanup campaign will be extended throughout the year
 instead of being confined to a fort night.--M eriden Record.
 With the beginning of the fiscal year it is just as well to call atten
 tion to the financial condition of the
 city. It is expected that none of the
 appropriations voted by the people at
 the city election will necessitate an increase in the bonded debt except that for $500,00O for the talk ing oyer of the property bought by the Connecticut river bridge and highway district commits sion. With this addition the bond ed debt of the city will be $S,223,S81. From this is to be deducted the amount of the sinking fund, $S73,232, and the water debt, $1,075,0OO. These deductions will leave the bond ed obligations of the city at $6,- 275, 75,249.-Hartford Times.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-05
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Another reason why autOm obiles should dispense with glaring head lights in the city is that some couples who can't afford to court in the se- clusion of an automobile like to go walking Sunday evenings.-Water bury Republican.