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New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
OBSERVE CENTENARY OF
 BATTLE OF S1oN|NCT0N
Event Commentaries Landing (
 Men From British Fleet.

Stonington, Aug. S.-The observance of the centenary of the battle of Stonington was begun today and with the town full of visitors and hundreds more on the way for the special events of the day, the scenes were those of gala occasion. Flags, bunting and notices on every hand gave the touches of bright color to the decorations.
 The event commentaries the land irg of men from a British fleet on August g, 10 and II, 1914, during the second war with England, and the defense of the men of Stonington and of militia from nearby towns by means of artillery. After burning part of Stonington the British re- turned to their ships. Only one man in the defending forces was injured.
 People Anticipated Event.
 The centenary has been looked for ward to by the people of Stonington for several years. The general as- sembly last year made an appro- priation towards the expenses, and recently considerable money was vol oA1loIIy IdlSeu to HlccI the n0oOS Cl the committees in charge of the pro- gram.
 Ready For Inspection. Several places of. historic note were
 made ready for inspection prior to the opening of the celebration Col.
 lections of antiques and relics of the Revolutionary and early 1900 periods were opened for inspection. The townspeople had open house for guests of the day.
 The events of today were the de- dication of two seventy-five foot steel aagpoles by boy organizations, a
 parade and band concerts during the forenoon, and a firemen's parade Tn
 the afternoon. Tonight, a number | of naval vessels sent over from New
 port and anchored in the harbor will be dressed out with electric lights, and a fireworks display will be given on shore.
 Scouts Dedicate Flagpole. q The fagpole at Cannon Square was dedicated by the Stonington Boy Scouts. and as the flag was sent to the staff head the scouts and the spectators saluted. The second pole at station plaza was commissioned ! by the Tierney Cadets.
 The concerts were by fifteen bands and drum corps which later took part in the parade.
 A noon luncheon was served at
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
YALE OUT OF GAME.
t Time Rig Bill Has Been Forced
 Ont

For the first time in his long career |the diamond, Bill Yale has been hpeIled to quit the game because Injuries. He has just left the Bell |s Falls, Vt, team of the Twin-State hu,e. because of swollen thumb, [ch made it impossible for him to
 sp a bat. Yale, during tbe many
 rs he played first base for Bridge
 k. was never badly hurt. In fact, made the unique record of going kething like seven seasons without Ing a day.
 he old boy did not intend to play wear. but was finally induced to 1 with York, Pa., of the Tri-State kue. He left there in the early
 t of June when the club had finan- \ troubles. He then went to the |u-State league. While putting hall on a runner, Yale swung his kd against the players shoulder the thumb blossomed right out. ay it is as big as a cucumber.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
POLITICAL BREEZE
 AT OCEAN BEACH:
Reunion of Senate of 1913 Expected to Develop Some Interesting
 Campaign Talk.

Much interest Is being attached to the reunion of the senate of 1913 be- ing held today at Wardwell's pavil- ion. New London, and may wonder whether any political significance can be connected with the gathering. One of the prime movers in the affair is Senator George M. Landers of this city.
 As far as is known invitations were received tV Mayor George A. Quigley, Judge B. F. Gaffney, ex-senator A. J. Sloper, Attorney P. F. McDonough, ex-Mayor J. M. Halloran and Chair man w. F. Delaney of the democratic town committee. Mayor Quigley said this morning that he intended to be present. Judge Gaffney, Attorney McDonough, Attorney Delaney also expected to attend. Ex-Senator Sloper decided to remain away be- cause of business pressure. Judge klett is out of town and it could not be learned whether he would attend.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
PRINCIPAL DRAWING CARD.

Boston, Aug. S.-Curiosity to see the play of the reserve members of the Australasian Davis cup lawn tennis team was the principal drawing card at the Longwood Cricket club today. AS the victories of Brooks and WildiEg over the British players in both siu- gles and doubles had given the .AnC- tralasians the majority of points in the series and the right to challenge the American team for the cup, to- days matches had no bearing on the outcome of the national event.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
Stanton's park, provisioning bein for about two thousand.
 Officials Review Parade.

The firemen's parade was reviewed by the town and borough officials, officers of the Connecticut State Fire men's Association, visiting chief en- sineers of regular departments the officers from naval vessels in the har- Dor and other guests, all occupying d stand in Wadawanuch Park.
 The chief marshal was Major Had lai A. Hull of New London.
 Tomorrow there will be services i'll the churches and in the afternoon historical exercises at the park with addresses by Governor Baldwin and Professor Otis Randall, Dean of Brown University
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
Ebenfs Tonight

Keeney's theater, vaudeville and motion pictures.
 Fox's theater, motion pictures.
 Chamberlain council, Jr O. L. A. M., meets in Jr. 0. U. A. M. hall.
 Meeting of Vega Benefit society at 59 Arch street
 Hobart camp, Modern Woodmen of America, meets at PAP Main street
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
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New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
|ONfN WILL PARADE
 AS PROTEST TO WAR
[nanent Hague Arbitration Court
 to Be Urged at Meeting.

New York, Aug. 8.-A preliminary eting of the Women's Peace Par. P committee was held at the Gamut b, 67 West F'orty-sixth street, yes- day, with Mary Shaw, president of
 club, presiding. Mrs. Shaw made impassioned speech to the effect t women had been ignored in inn tant world matters long enough. The woman of the future will not lure it," she declared. T have a
 and my whole life has been de- ed to him. Every desire and ught has been secondary to his Pd> Do you suppose I would give t boy to feed any rulers lust for yer Or territory? Am I to believe t other mothers feel differently? tnow there is not mother in all fmany who would not give her soul her sons life. Country! have country. I was born here and Fe lived here all my life, but be- [se I married a Frenchman l am French woman. We women have country and no rights. Soon many us will have no sons unless this Fror is stopped"
 Committee of 100.
 It was decided to organize a com Etee of 100 prominent women to tanize the sparade. Every social i political organization of women %I lrches will be asked to cooperate. This first meeting will probably e place at the Hotel McAlpin on dnesday, when the following pro- mme will be offered for the ap- wal of the committee:
 First-That the Hague Conference called at once, and never again be bwed to go out of session, some angement being made by which he authority with power to arbi- ke disputes would always be avail e.
 econd-Eventual disarmament of navy and army to enforce obedi- of the decrees of the Hague Tri- lal. .aa .s Fhird-A proclamation 60 the wo- of the neutral pows-s that they St be ready to help-fn the work of uilding, European civilization.
 S1drch for Civilization.
 ls suggested that tne parade
 Ed march for civilization.
 vas decided to ask the mayor
 her the flags of neutral nations ht be carried by representatives khose nations in case the women rched by countries. The women the warning nations would ne led to march together with their entwined to show their lack Of mostly. The committee appo1nted lee the mayor found, however, that was out of town anc would not irn until Tuesday.
 Among the women who will be led to serve on the committee If
 hundred, which will meet at the Alpin next Wednesday, are Mrs. rmann Oehlrichs, Mrs. Stuyvesant h, Mrs. Willard D. Straight, Mrs. Hey J. Shepard, Mrs. John Henry mmond, Miss Lillian D. Wald, Mrs. hry Willard, Miss Virginia Potter, 5. Gordon Knox Bell, Miss Grace Strac chan, president of the Inter ough Association of Teachers; Is Sadie Aremican, secretary of the hncil of Jewish Women; Mrs. Will n Grant Brown, former president the City Federation of clubs; Mrs. hur M. Dodge, president of the ti-Suffrage association; Mrs. Walt
 Brown and Mrs. Walter Probasco. b have been prominent in peace paganda; Mrs. Emanuel Einstein, 5. William Einstein, Mrs. Raymand bwn, Miss Mary Shaw, Mrs. James Is Laidlow, Dr. Anna Shaw, Mrs. rrfot Stanton Blatch and Mrs. Vic-
 c. Twiss, secretary of the State ociation of Nurses.
 second preliminary meeting will hotol tlais Q afterraooxa
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
DEPT. CLOSES FOR WEEK.
Many Girls at Landers, Frary
 Clarls Out of Employment.

ClarE's Out of Employment.
 In order to conserve its supply of tin which is apt to be affected by the war in Europe, Landers, Frary & Clark has shut down its hafting de- partment for one week This is merely a precautionary step, Vice President Joheph F. Lamb explained today.
 MT. Lamb was unable to say how many operatives would be affected, but believed it would be in the neigh borhood of forty or fifty. There are few male employees in the hating de- partment, the majority being girls
 "A great deal of tin is used in thu hafting department and we must be careful with the supply" MT. Lamb said.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
DROWNED WHILE FISHING.

East Canaan, Aug. S.-While at tempting to spear fish in the Black berry river in which he was fishing, last night, Louis Bianchi, aged AZ, fell in and was drowned, before his four companions could aid him. His wife and five children survive.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
OPPOSES PAPER MONEY.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. S.--The Brazilian cabinet has met in council today under the presidency of Presi- dent Hermes De Fonseca and decided to ask congress to consent to the omis- sion of paper money in Brazil.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
LARGE REAL ESTATE DEAr,

Joseph W1nskostls has sold a valu- able tract of land on East Main street to Morris Cohen. This land adioins the property of the Miner, Read X Tullock company and has railroad frontage of 200 feet. MT. Cohen is planning to erect a five story brick block thereon which he will use in f1i~ wholesale business
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
CINCINNATI ARRIVES.

Boston, Aug. S.-The Hamburg American liner Cincinnati arrived in American waters off Cape Cod at A. M.. today, according to d wireless message from the steamer to the As- Sociated Press.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
FIFTY MEN DROPPED,
 STREET DEPT. BROKE
Small Force Will Be Kept at Work For Necessary Repairs--Big Gang
 Paid off Today.

Nearly half hundred employees of the street department drew blue tick cts in their envelopes today because the appropriation made for repairing streets looks like a zero with the rim knocked off.
 Little money is left in the appro- priation, it is said, and worse than that there is no more in sight. A force sufficient only to make necessary re- pairs will be continued Tn employ ment.
 , According to one source of informa- tion considerable money trickled away on the grading of Burritt street. Where a "cut' was made the sand and rock was given to neighboring prop erty owners, it is claimed. Then when the gang began to make fills it was necessary to cart it from streets half. a mile away.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
WOUNDED ABOARD CRUISER.

Amsterdam, Aug. Via London, f;ot a. m.-The Telegraph reports the re- ceipt of wireless message annouhc' ing that d German cruiser is en route for Imuiden bringing ten men who were wounded in naval battle'
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
PREDICTION OF FIVE CENTS.

Pittsburg, Aug. S.-The principal oil purchasing agencies today ar- nounced d reduction of five cents barrel in prices for crude oil. Very little crude oil is being bought
New Britain herald., 1914-08-08
STEAMER SERVICE SUSPENDED.

Paris. Aug. s.-Steamer service from Saint Nazaire to Colon. from Eor- deaux to Africa and from Marscilles to various points has been suspended.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
COLORADO SPRINGS.

Mrs. Estella Robinson, who has
been visiting relatives in Kansas and
Missouri for the past six weeks, re-
turned to the city Tuesday.
Mr.. John Allen of Kansas City is a
new arrival at The Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Wallace spent
several days in Pueblo attending the
District Conference and Sunday
School convention.
Mr. Ed Scott is here from British
Columbia visiting his mother, Mrs.
Maggie Scott, 332 South Conejos
street.
Rev ]. W. Braxton is among the
sick this week
A delegation OF eight. representing
the G. A. R. Encampment at Fort Nor
gan. They will be gone until Friday.
The Billy Sunday meetings are
drawing large crowds and it is hoped
that great good will result therefrom.
Although the tabernacle seats $500,
hundreds have been turned away.
The rally at Payne Chapel SUNDAY
was big success, although the $1,000
mark was not reached. The total
amount collected was $691.49. The
was $63.25, Mrs. Matte Payne, cap
tain. The club captained by Mrs.
Sarah Penning was second with
sG2.4O.
The largest individual amounts
were raised by Miss Henrietta Pat
tison of Manitou. $26.25, and Mrs. S. ].
Bunker of Manitou, $23.25. The pas
tor, Rev. D. A. Graham, is very much
members and friends.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE.
Institution In jacksonville, Fla, hoIds
Brilliant Commencement Essreisss.

Institution In jacksonville, Fla, Holds
Brilliant Comms ncemsnt ESsreisss.
Jacksonville. Fla.-The commence
rnent week OF exercises ut the Edward
Waters college in this city ca,ne TO a
close on Thursday. May 2s. The ad-
dress was delivered by Bishop John
Hurst D. d.. OF the Eleventh Episco-
pal district. The primary depa rtment
exercises We're held in Odd Fellows
hall on Wednesday evening. May 10.
The theological department held its
program Thursday evening. May 81.
In the st Paul church. and the ad
dress WAS delivered by the Rev DIR
f. j. Jackson Of Ocnln. Fla.
The exercises OF the eighth grade
graduating class were held In the
chapel OF the college. The bnccnlnu
reate sermon WIS preached by Presi
dent John A. Gregg mt the Mount Zion
church. May - was known as Pa
irons day. The features were class
day exercises and an interesting base
ball game played between the college
and alumni teams. The program for
the evening consisted OF an orntorical
contest FOR the :. ID. McGlll prizes ana
debate between the Moore and Salt
er literary societies for the A. l.. Lew
Is trophy. s-"--- -
The annual address to the literary
societies was delivered by DIR. T. j.
Williams Of Miami on Tuesday even
Ing. Mny 26. The recitnl given by the
certificate music class was held the
same day in the afternoon. The ex-
ercises concluded with banquet by
the Alumni association.
The music department gave n must
Gale on Wednesday evening. May 27.
The school has had most successful
year. All departments have been wei!
attended. md the students have taken
unusual interest In their studies and
the work Of the institution az repre-.
sented In It's catalogue.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
CAMPBELL CHAPEL A. NJ. e.
CHURCH, CORNER 23RD AND
LAWRENCE SITS. REV. JAMES
WASHINGTON, PASTOR.

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and at 7:45
p. m. by the pastor.
Regular prayer meeting Wednesday
at 500 p. m. 4.
The w. M. NJ. Society will have
their meeting Thursday, June IS. A
splendid program will be rendered,
after which refreshments will be
served.
Last Sunday was a great day in
Campbell. At the 8 O'Clock service
Rev. D. E. Over, pastor of Zion Bap-
tist church, preached sermon which
was both touching and instructive.
Pastors present were as follows Rev.
R. L. Pope, Rev. P. J. Price. Rev. D.
Smith, Rev. J. A. Thos-Hazell, Rev.
A. E. Reynolds and Rev. Wallace.
Mrs. Lillian Hawkins Jones, as
usual, gladdened the hearts of those
present with a beautiful solo.
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Irene Fife and Mr..
Clark furnished the music for the oc-
their accompanist.
Rev. Washington is heartily pleased
and thanks the pastors and all those
who assisted him in any way. The
rally will not close until June IA,
after which the amount raised will be
published.
The June Mock Wedding" which
was held June 5, was an overwhelm-
ing success. Mrs. T. o. Tucker and
the pastor wish to thank all those
who took part. Mrs. Epson made
beautiful bride and won the affections
of all present. Mr.. Rector, the groom,
was highly pleased and showed it by
the continuous smile, while Mr.. Muse,
the "parson," had an unheard OF cere-
mony that held the attention of the
audience from beginning to end Once
again they thank you one and all.
The lot which was given to Kansas
and Colorado was won by a strange
lady from Misshouri. The lucky num-
ber was 1O4. The name Of person
and location of lot will be published
later.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
EVIL OF RACE PREJUDICE.
Wounded Man Refused Admission TO
PottsviIis (Pa.) Hospital Dies.

Wounded Man Refused Admission TO
PottsviIis tPa.) Hospital Dies.
The evil effects of race prejudice
were brought prominently to public
view in Pottsville, Pa. on May 70.
when an effort was made to have
George Baxter. who had been severe
ly wounded in a mine explosion. ad-
mitted to the PottsviIle hospital. Mar
tin DOlan. a contract miner for whom
George Baxter worked. obtained a
mandamus which would have admit
ted the wounded man to the hospital.
but while the authorities Of the inst
tuition were wrangling in court over
Baxter's admission he died.
One of Baxter's eyes had been blown
out while at work and the other seri
ously injured. which required II speedy
operation. Mr. Dolnn offered to pny
all the extra expense OF private
ward. hut the hospital officials nsfRssd
to permit Bnxter's entrnnce until the
board OF managers consented. although
section In the charter OF the hospitni
provides that no distinction silnll lie
mnde In the treatment Of pntients on
account Of color or uatiOnality
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
OFF TO THE FEDERATION, SALT
LAKE cITY-coLoRApo SENDS
BIG DELEGATIONS.

The Federation of Colored Women's
Club Of Colorado and Jurisdiction
convened in session at Salt Lake City
Utah, Tuesday morning at 9 a. m.
Colorado will be amply represented
by the following delegates from Den.
yer:
carnation Art cIub-Mrs. Mollie
Barnes and Mrs. E. L. Pollard.
sojourner Truth (Life Line)-Mrs.
Mary McVey. Mrs. Florence Cooper.
Miss Laura Sherhorn, Mrs. Laura
Hill.
Progressive Art club-Mrs. E. B.
Blackwell
Pond Lilly Art club-Mesdames J.
J. Jackson and Mollie Bibbs.
SeIf-lmprovement Social Club
Mrs. ]. r. Contee and Miss Nelsine
Howard
City Federation-Mrs Lillian jones'
Twentieth Century Art-Mesdames
Thenis Bush-Stewart and S. P. Nc
Beth.
Sunshine ciub-Mrs. Josephine An
drews.
Taxa Art-Mesdames Corrine o.
bryant and Gertie N. Ross. state Of
ficers; Mrs. Josephine Cassell, treas
urer; Miss Nelsine Howard, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. Laura Hill,
chairman of Executive committee.
Colorado Springs delegates were
Mesdames Chash C. Banks. Du eois;
Alice Douglass. Dubois; Mrs. Blanche
Bennett, DahIiaArt, and Mrs. Eva
Bess, City Federation.
Pueblo had representing the Hen
derson Choral Club, Mrs. Dubois; Car
nation Art Club, Mrs. Hattie Gorden-
shire and Mrs. Asbury; PhiIiys Wheat
ley Club, state officers. Mrs. ]. P. Wat
son, first vice-president
Mesdames NJ. Baker, president OF
State Federation, Ward and Willis
we're the delegates that Joined the
Colorado delegation at Cheyenne,
Wyo.
Visiting the convention were Mes
danes B. F. Fletcher and H. A Glib
son of Boulder.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
DEARFIELD NOTES.

Mrs. Estella Maddox has opened
Hotel Priscilla also grocery store
and has very encouraging business.
Mr.. ]. A. Ramsey, pastor OF the
church, arrived Monday, June 1st.
Dearfield is taking on all the promi-
nence of thriving town. Application
will soon be made for a postoffice
The present address is Masters, Colo.
DR.. w. A. Jones has taken up a
homestead, which will be in charge of
his brother-in-law, Mr.. Pearce. who is
now in Dearfield.
James Smith is spending his vaca-
ton on his ranch east of town and
making improvements for a gun club,
which he will lease, together with his
lake, this fall.
J. ]. Houston and o. T. Jackson
were visitors at Dearfield this week,
expressing much satisfaction at the
crop outlook and general improve
ments under way.
Many strangers are coming In to
Dearfield. The yare welcome at this
season as there is lots of work and
shortage of help the beet fields.
There is 100000 worth of work in
Dearfield among the large white farm
ers. This work is now divided up
among the Greeks, Japs and Negroes.
Dearfield help is preferred. Buy lots
or a tract of land, establish joint
home where there is plenty of work
at good wages.
There are several good farms at
Dearfeld for lease on shares; no bet
ter place to raise family and be in
dependent.
Joe Young came down from Dear
field Monday and made final proof on
his homestead. Mr.. Young is the
third to prove up: there are four 9TH
ers eligible to prove up at any time.
Thus our people are coming in pos
session of Uncle Sans land.
There is no better health resort in
the state than Dearfield. Best of &C
commodations at Hotel Priscilla. Good
fishing and hunting. Fine drives and
cool nights.
The Denver star., 1914-06-13
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH,
e. 23RD AVE. AND WASHINGTON
ST. PASTOR, J. A. THos-
HAZELL S. T. B..

SERMON TOPICS, SUNDAY,
JUNE IA:
1890 A. M.-"sHAMING MOTHER"
$3.50 P. M.-"cHILDREN's DAY
EXERCISE"
The forenoon sermon will be direct
ed to the children, being Children's
Day. At eventide the program pre-
pared by the Presbyterian Board OF
Publication and Sabbath School Work
will be rendered by the children. THE
Banner of Love" is the title of the
program. The music is of very high
grade. All mothers with their chill
dren are requested to be on hand.
Envelopes issued for this special serv-
ice will be called for by the aims
bearers.
At business meeting of the Finan-
cial Effort be launched to raise
about $500 to meet pending obliga-
tions. The membership in special
congregational meeting unanimously
and heartily endorsed the project. AS
far as the membership is concerned
the special offertory will be taken
Wednesday night, July Is. The pub
lie will be given an opportunity to
manifest their interest in this finan-
cial campaign, Sunday, July 18th, at
$3.50 O'Clock p. M, when the Rev.
James Washington, pastor of Camp
bell Chapel will preach: The minis
ters of the respective colored congre-
cations will be on hand. Orchestra
will be in attendance. Members of
the church who were unable to be
present are asked to give heed to this
announcement. Friends of the church
are cordially requested to give timely
consideration to this appeal.
At recent meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Eureka Choral
Club it was recommended to the club,
which with one accord adopted the
recommendation, the rendition of
musical program sometime during the
early part of the ensuing month. After
the performance the club will be on
vacation for the balance of the sum-
mer. The event in July will be the
making of their debut before the col
ored public of Denver since the or
ganization last fall. Detailed account
of the concert will appear in the next
issue Of this paper. All members in
good and regular standing are re-
quested to be present next Tuesday
night for rehearsal in the auditorium
of the Peoples Presbyterian church.