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New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
RABIES.

There hasn't been as much talk |of rabies this year as last and the |reason probably is that greater pre- |eautions are being taken both in the treatment of those bitten by dogs and |, .oning canines closed up so that |t1,ev cannot do any damage. Hydro nbahia is a most peculiar disease and t1,ere are many physicians who claim tha4 if is more rare than some others are willing to admit. It is also good idea to inquire pretty thoroughly into 2 case before it is put down as rabies.
 New York despatches say that a fourteen years old boy died in Belle- yue hospital yesterday from rabies. He was bitten by his own pet dog al- most three years ago and was again bitten by the same dog with which he was playing three weeks ago. He naid no attention to the wound until last Sunday when he was taken i'll sd refnbved to the hospital where he died a day later The dog has
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
The Biggest American Ship.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.)

Withdrawal from the oriental trade and either the sale or the charter of the steamship Minnesota, greatest of the worlds over ocean cargo carriers, to another line is being considered by officials of the Great Northern Steam ship company. It has been common rumor in Seattle since the European war began that the Minnesota was soon to be disposed of to England and would be operated by new owners within the next few weeks.
 The desire of the Hill interests to dispose of the Minnesota is a result cf plans to devote their entire ener- gies in the operation of the new eX- press liners Great Northern and Northern Pacific, nearing completion at the yards of the William Cramp & Sons ship and engine building com pany, Philadelphia at a cost of $4,- 900, ,OOO for the Spokane, Portland and Seattle railway company. The Great Northern has been launched and will be ready to leave for this coast before the end of the year. She will pro- ceed to San Francisco through the Panama canal. Her sister ship, the Northern Pacific is rapidly nearing completion and will be ready for launching in a few weeks. The yes sels will be operated between Astoria and San Francisco.
 The war in Europe and the tying up of the British and German steamships has caused great demand for Ameri- can bottoms and the Great Northern steamship company has placed it's great craft in the market at the most favorable time. It is said that the higher officials of the company have been looking for both Atlantic and Pacific buyers, and that the vessel might be sold on the east coast and placed in the European trade.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
The Uneasy Sea.
est. Louis Republic.)

(SC. LOUIS hepuDllC.J
 But a few weeks ago ocean travel was about as exciting as a street-car ride, and by no means as dangerous Ships came and. went between the eastern and western Atlantic shores as regularly as ferryboats and with no more thrills for their passengers than you get on a commuters train.
 It's different now. You get a thousand emotions for your passage money Every sudden sputter and crackle of the wireless sends thrill down the line of deck chairs; it may be a warning of the coming of some commerce destroyer. Every finger smudge of smoke on the horizon may be the belching tunnels of some hard driven battle cruiser seeking a prize livery fog bank may hold a battle squadron, gray-painted, dun-funneled stripped for action or for prize-tak- ing.
 The drum of thunder over the hori- zon spells the roaring of gun turrets where once it stirred but vague inter- est. And the thrill of blowing through the dark with the matches covered, the ship speck of hlackness in the gloom of a moonlit or starlit waste! The voyager gets all the sen- sations that jingle along the spines of blockade runners. Every ship is an enemy until 1t is definitely known as a friend.
 The friendly ocean becomes vaguely menacing. There is menace in the winds, the sweep of the sea, the unknown toward which the ship is hastening and the wall of waters piled to the circling horizon. The familiar becomes the unfamiliar in the eyes of the worried and fleeing. Nightfall is only little more of menace than the dawn.
 The prowling cruisers off the head lands deepen the feeling of vague threat, There are rumors of mine laying in the channels, bays and land-locked seas. At any moment the screw may foul one of a string of floating mines and disaster come, and death, in the untitled roar of melin- ite charge. The ship quivers from the beat of the engines and the twist of the driving screws. but there seems a new quality of apprehension and uneasiness in the vibrations.
 The ocean traveller a-hungered for adventures thrills can get them now in these the first days of a great war. The sea is full of rumors, flung on invisible rays from vessel to vessel. It is no time for a sufferer from in cipient neurosis to go down to the sea in ships.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
The Long Engagement.
(Providence Journal.O

In a West Virginia town along in the summer of 1890 a young man named Aleck visited the town clerks office and obtained a license warrant ing him to enter the bonds of wed- lock with a young woman named Euphemia. Presumably he was happy and hopeful, according to all the. traditions of these preliminary proceedings. The other day, just twentyfour years later, Aleck reap peared in the same office, returned the ancient document and asked for his money back. In explanation he stated that he and Euphemia always meant to get married, but she never seemed to be ready just when he was. So they worried along for twenty T told her either we'd get married or we wouldn't. Euphemia lowed we wouldn't; so I reckon we won't"
 There Is mild undertone of pathos in this story despite its superficial humor and the tone of nonchalance with which the ar-bridegroom re- cited the facts. In the course of these twenty-four years of dalliance there must have been more than few times of disappointment on both sides. Still, it is not likely that the case is serious enough to calk for any pro- found .commiseration. There Is negative quality about an attachment that can drift thus placidly and aim lessly for an interm1nable period. With more nervous couple there might be an intolerable suspense in lowering for twenty-four years on the very verge of the matrimonial preci- pice, but the rural habit of mind of ten breeds a distinctly philosophical outlook, and it is easy to imagine that through all these years Aleck and Euphemia were able to remain calm and unperturbed. After a few years probably one becomes habitu- ated even to the extra ordinary nov city of possessing a perfectly good marriage license.
 Perhaps, with all the attendant circumstances, this case is unique in history, but long engagements are by no means uncommon, especially in rural regions, and occasionally there may have been one that even exceed ed this in point of time. In all prob ability this couple decided upon ex- actly the right method of terminating -protracted courtship. With slowly-aroused determination Aleck finally expressed his ultimatum like a gentleman, and with the wisdom of a mature and sensible woman Euphe- mia "'lowed we wouldn't
 In all common sense, it comes to the point that after reasonable lapse of years any marital engage ment should be terminated one way or the other. Unless certain eco homie obstacles have intervened, period of four years is as long as ar engagement should exist. If it ex- tends longer than that merely through the deadening effects of it's own inertia, it may be considered a fairly good sign that the union is ill., advised. AS for a twenty-four-year engagement, it is simply preposter- ous. And yet, if after all their un- certain advancing and retreating Aleck and Euphemia should event ually settle down to a belated partner ship, most observers would speak of it as a very. romantic affair.".
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ex. changes that come to Herald office.
War and the Little Nations.
Chicago Daily News.)

Regardless of the bearing that the fighting at Liege has upon the larger aspects of the European war one must think it has an important bearing upon the future of the little peoples" of the world. The intense patriotism Of the Belgians is a type of the pa triotism found in other small coun- tries. Loving their institutions and their freedom, which is the safeguard of their institutions, they are at once good neighbors to the great powers and yet dangerous enemies when they have reason to fear oppression from beyond the borders.
 Belgium has fought with a degree of courage and success that has astonished all beholders-for what? To maintain it's neutrality If a small nation shows favoritism when it's big reighbors go to war it becomes a mere pawn in the grim game and soon may find itself a part of the victor's spells ie it's lot was cast with the loser. Thus fa1 in the war Belgium, Servia and Montenegro have shown superb fight ing qualities in the face of superior forces. Other small nations of Europe doubtless would give a good account of themselves if they were forced to take sides.
 c,lere is reason to think that the Poles of Austria, Germany and Russia are entering into the war in a blaze of national spirit, hoping to win by their valor the right to re-establish ancient Poland. Since their sympathies are on the side of Germany and Austria Hungary and strongly against Russia their achievements should especially impress those empires with the un- conquerable devotion of peoples who though small in mum bers, passionate ly cherish the customs and traditions that have kept them united and hop ing for independence.
 When in the British house of com mons the other day, the prime minis ter, MT. Asquith, declared that Britain in this war would defend the integrity Of small nations there were cheers from the Irish nationalsts. The little peoples" are asserting their rights in more ways than one.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
NO WAR LOANS.

Those who have been inclined to criticise the authorities at Washing ton for objecting to any war loans being made to France will upon more mature deliberation agree that the objection is we'll founded. Such a re- standpoint than that of private busi- ness. The war is having depressing effect upon trade; the object in ob- taining the loan Is to strengthen the French army, enable 1t to continue the war and when this end is accom- plished the more business is injured in the United States. If it was con- sidered good policy to make a large loan to France 1t might also be con- sidered good policy to make a loan to Russia, Germany, Austria or even Great Britain, all for the same pur- pose and once the bars were let down there is no telling where the matter might end. If this country is to maintain the strictest neutrality it does not seem as if 1t can give help, financial or otherwise, to any of the countries engaged in the war.
 There is another reason why large war loans should not be made, and it is that the money is needed at home. Business will improve just as soon ass 1t has the chance, and when that comes there ought not to be any ob- stacles, especially in the way of lack of money. The longer the war con- tlnues just so long will it's effect be felt on business everywhere, and when it is over this country should be able to increase it's trade in all foreign countries The people have come to new understanding in relation to for eign business, and the government at Washington cannot be too narticu1ar in enforcing neutrality, violation of which might throw Us into lot of trouble, involving other things besides | money
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
The Wisdom of Sol. (DetrOit Free Press.)

King Solomon, in. almost all his glory, was again presiding over com mon pleas court No. 1.
 "Snuggitts versus Snuggitts!" bawled the court crier. Mrs. Snuggitts, pretty little Egyptian woman in a becoming minaret gown, stepped forward, fol- lowed rather sheepishly by MT. Snug gitts. Mrs. Snuggitts held small bottle in her hand.
 Your sapiency,' explained Mrs. Snuggitts, "my husbands heart stopped beating for hours at time because he drank so much coffee, and the doctor ordered him to stop drink ing coffee entirely and to take a tea spoonful of this medicine every half hour He has stopped the coffee, your wiseship, but I can't for the life of me get him to take the medicine. He absolutely refuses,
 Tastes fiercev' muttered MT. Snug gifts.
 "H'm!' reflected Solomon. "H'm suppose you want to know how to make him take it?''
 Yes, yes!' cried Mrs. Snuggitts.
 "Give him each dose in cup of coffee," said the great jurist.
 "Hurrah,' cried MT. Snuggitts, and dashed out of the courtroom waving his hat and followed by his wife, who was thinking deeply.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
HALTED SIX TIMES
 BY BRITISH WARSH|PS
Red Star LIne Marquette Docks at
 Boston After ExG'tIng Trip.

Boston, Aug. 18.--The Red Star liner Marquette, with 113 passengers from the European war zone, arrived last night from Antwerp. She was halted six times on the voyage by British warships. Three times she was brought to by shots across her bow, the last time within a short dis tance of Boston Light, at o'clock last evening.
 For eleven days the Red Star liners passengers were fearful of capture by German war vessels.
 Halted in Channel.
 In the English channel she was held up twice by torpedo boat de- stroyers A British cruiser stopped her two days out; twice she was br ought to in mid-ocean by English war vessels and last night barely be- yond the three-mile limit outside this harbor she was forced to stop by am other British cruiser.
 Most of those on board had fled from Europe with few possessions, SC me with cnly the clothes they wore.
 Arrested As Spy.
 Miss Mae Treska, music student, who gave addresses of relatives in Buffalo, N. Y., and New Haven, Conn, said she was arrasted as d spy in Ant Werp and spent two hours in prison
 In her flight from St. Petersburg she travelled on crodded trains, sleep ing on her baggage, which she finally threw out of the window to make more room for. herself. She said she saw some of the fighting at Liege, and was on the outskirts of several riot ing mobs in Antwerp.
 Passengers Relate Sufferings.
 A party of sixteen young women from Tennessee and South Carolina who returned on the Marquette told of going for long intervals without food or sleep. During the ride from Paris to Antwerp the only place they had to sleep was the floor of a third class carriage and their only food was a loaf Of bread and a jar of jam. The train was delayed and they reached Antwerp barely in time to catch the steamer
 Professor Alexander H. Phillips of Princeton University, made his way from Trieste to Antwerp by travelling most of the distance on troop trains.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
SEEING NEW ENGLAND.

Favorable comment is being made tion of trolley companies between New York and Boston giving outing trips through New England for two and three days, the only objection being the persistency of some of the com panies in using only closed cars and keeping the doors shut even on the warmest days. It does not need any argument to prove that such trips should be made in open cars, because the main object of those who take them is to see the country and enjoy the scenery. If they are to be shut up in a closed car they must suffer from the heat and are also deprived of the sightseeing.
 Properly conducted there does not seem to be any good reason why troll ley trips should not prove pleasant to the passengers and profitable to the companies. The trolley is made profitable in its every day business by those who ride for pleasure. If it were not for this class of patronage 1t is doubtful if the average trolley line would pay. It Is the opportunity to- be out in the air.. to get the breeze that comes across the green fields, from the woods and the speed of the cars that makes the trips popular and it is the loss. of. this patronage that reduces the revenue of the companies in the cold weather, The trolley is the automobile of the poor. if it was not for it 1t is difficult to conceive what they would do, especially during the warm weather, not to speak of the summer resort proprietor who obtains a large portion of his patron age from those who use the trolley line as means of travel. The tours spoken above should prove popular and the cost should be light. There is no reason why a great many people should not have an opportunity to see New England by trolley
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
Little Heard of Webster.

(Hartford Cor. New Haven Sunday
 Union.)
 Very little is heard now about the candidacy of Speaker Morris c. Web ster of the last session as the pos sible candidate of the Republican party for governor. It was at one time thought that MT. Webster would be forced on the convention by the agricultural interests. But MT. Web- ster's boom soon subsided. Perhaps the story of an incident in which ex- Gov Rollin S. Woodruff and MT. Webster figured may fit in here. When MT. Woodruff was inaugurated governor, Mr. Webster was the build ing and loan commissioner-a posi- is possible for a position to be without being absolutely so. MT. Webster called at the executive office to pay his respects to Gov. Woodruff and in the course of the remarks MT. Web ster said that if the governor wished to appoint another to succeed him he would, as patriotic American citizen, bow to the will of his ex cellency. Governor Woodruff, in the blandest manner, commended MT. Webster for his patriotic sentiment. Some of those to whom MT. Webster related the incident inferred from what Gov Woodruff had said that he would continue MT. Webster in the position of building and loan com missioner. When the time came for making the appointment another was chosen by the governor. The only consolation that MT. Webster's friends in New Britain, of which he was formerly mayor, could find in the change was that the new com missioner was resident of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
A Peculiar Cat. (Chicago Tribune.l

Mike is a black and brown tortoise colored alley cat with unusual ways. Among the modern and civilized things that Mike does is to take a swim in the bathtub each morning, act as playfellow to the canary bird, and race with the swiftness of "a Nancy Hanks after it's owner to work up an appetite for breakfast.
 In the years brief span of life neither a rat nor mouse has crossed Mikes path The alley cat has been so hopelessly lost in civilization that rat could pass by unrecognized, without arousng the feline instinct for destructiveness.
 Mrs. Pauline E. Willison of 12S East Grand avenue found Mike, nine days old, in an alley with many broth CTS and sisters. She brought Mike up on a bottle, she said
 When a kitten I threw Mike into the bathtub for swim,'- said Mrs. Willison. Now I cannot leave a basin of water around, for Mike just loves to stand in a basin of water. Tn warm days the cat swims in the bath tub three times a day. At the bath ing beach I tie a string around his H0ck IO Keep N1Iho ITOHl SOlHS too Idi out from the shore. Sitting under a hose is the cats delight.
 Mike never has had any antipathy for Teddy, the canary, either One of the cats pastimes is to doze with one eye open while the canary hops about on a pillow or sings on the back of a chair. Sometimes the bird brushes Mikes seven inch .whiskers, but there is no disturbance between the two at all.''
 The cat sits up like a dog and en- joys being treated roughly. Although Mike weighs seventeen pounds, noth- ing can be more agile than the erst- while alley cat.
 Aid. Hugo Krause of the Anti Cruelty society approved of Mikes sanitary way of bathing and said the beaches should be open to animals as we'll as human beings.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
STANLEY POST WILL
 CELEBRATE OPENING
Grand Army to Hold Open Meeting Tomorrow Evening Instead
 of Next Week.

Owing to the fact that Departure mt Commander F. V. Streeter, of the G. A. R., is to leave for the national en- campment at Detroit next week, Stan ley Post, G. A. R., has voted to hold their open meeting tomorrow even ing instead of the last Wednesday this month as was scheduled
 Features of tomorrow nights meet ing will be addresses by Commander Streeter and Department Commander Pratt, of the Sons of Veterans. The Rev. Frederick Reese, pastor of the German Baptist church, will also De present and will give an address on War Today" telling of war cohol- tions in Europe at the present time
 Tomorrow's meeting and entei ment will be in the nature ol braticn on the opening of the b. A. R. rooms since they have been reno vated and equipped with hghts ana carnets Robert T. Ahearn, chair man of the Hartford Sons of Vet erans will be another guest at this meeting and Gunar Segerborg will entertain with a violin selection. George E, Lucas will sing baritone solo and Banners orchestra will play.
 Commander Streeter is now able to give a detailed explanation of the na- tional encampment trip next week.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18

The great west is finding the polit- lcal boss irrepressible. It makes no difference whether the convention sys- tenn or the primary is in operation, the boss readily gets in his work There is no doubt the shrewd political boss is finding the primary system cheaper end easier to work than the conven- tion system. We talk about the will of the people, but in practical politics it does not play the part it should or is expected to. The will of 40 per cent or more of the voters is to stay away from the polls: and in the primaries the vote is so slow that it cannot with honesty be called an expression of the will of the majority. The will of many voters is simply the will of the po- litical boss and his sustainers.-Nor- wich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18

It is immensely pleasing to learn in the midst of the report of death and suffering'in Europe, of some incidents that prove the decency of human na- ture, under stress. Such an incident is that which happened at Berlin the other day, when, at a meeting of 500 Americans stranded in the city, a num- Der of citizens offered to take as guests as many Americans as their house could accommodate, The mayor of the city himself said that he would gladly put up' three. There can hardly be any very marked hostility to Ameri- Cans in Germany when the people of her capital will act as graciously and as hospitably as that.-Boston Post.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
uoMEWooD STAKE RACE.

Pittsburg, Aug. 1s.-Todays pro- gram of the grand circuit at the Brunot's Island track, the second of the meet, gave every indication of another successful set of races. Inter- est centers in the Homewood stake for two years old trotters. some of which make their first start of the season. Other events on the card are the 2:12 trot; the 2:07 pace and the 2:16 trot
New Britain herald., 1914-08-18
HERE AFTER MANY YEARS

After being away from this city for twenty-two years Mrs. Michael Riley of Johnsberg, Pa, has been visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Egan. of Beaver street. She was &C., companied by her daughter. Miss Margaret E. O'Connell, of South Had ley Falls. Mass, has also been Mrs- Egan's guest.