New Britain herald., 1914-08-21

part of a railroad, shall be imprisoned in the state prison not more than ten years: and if he shall do the same with intent to throw any locomotive or car from the track of such railroad or to obstruct any car in motion, he shall be imprisoned in such prison not more than thirty years''
 All that the detectives will say re- garding the cases, is that the com pany has had considerable trouble of late by persons who tamper with the property.
 Only a few months ago, John c. Cal houn was arrested here for having placed railroad tie on the main line tracks. By order of the judge of the superior court, he was committed to the Middletown Hospital for the In- sane a short time after.
 Barber Shops Inspected.
 President Newman of the state bar Der commission, was in town yester- day for the purpose of inspecting the local barber shops. He went over the town tonsorial parlors in Kensing ton carefully, stating upon leaving, that the conditions were O. K.
 Assistant Postmistress Returns.
 Assistant Postmistress Julia Ryan resumed her duties at the Kensington post office today, after having en- joyed a two weeks vacation with re- latives in her native town, Haver- straw, N. Y. During her absence, Postmistress Marjorie Moore, and Miss Mary Nelson have had charge of the mail.
 The Sewer Situation
 That the City of New Britain is still busy on plans for the remedying of conditions at the filter beds at Beck ley Quarter, may be appreciated from a knowledge of the frequent meetings being held by the special committee appointed recently by Mayor George A. Quigley. At a session held last evening, it was reported that the fac tories have agreed to keep iron from being discharged into the sewer pipes. The fact that there has been iron in the effluvia emptied into the local beds, has been responsible for the coating of iron silicate on the bot tom of the beds, which prevented proper filtration.
 Injured Hand on Emery Wheel.
 John Lynch, of New Britain, had his right hand seriously injured yes- terday afternoon while at his work at the American Paper Goods com pany. He was grinding d piece of steel on an emery wheel when his hand slipped and was thrown against the machine. The joint of the fifth finger was exposed in addition to bad burn on the ring finger
 No Game Tomorrow.
 Because they have a game for Sum- daw afternoon, the o. U. A M. base ball players of New Britain, have cancelled the game which they were to have played with the Worthington club team tomorrow after noon at Walnut Hill park in New Britain. The local manager was given such short notice that he has been un- a ble to arrange another game.
 School Calendar.
 In the calendar for the school year of 1914-15, which has been received at the Herald office, it is stated that school will not be offered on four holidays, Thanksgiving, No 26, 1914; New Years day, January 1, 1915; Washington's Birth- day, Monday, February 22, 1915 and Memorial day. May 30, 1915. As is observed on Thurs day, the children will not be required to attend classes on Friday as has been the custom for the past several years.
 There are two holidays. however. upon which school will be offered. they being Columbus day, October 12.