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New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
MANSLAUGHTER CASE
 NOLLED BY STATE
Conductor Brace c. Adams Exoncratetl of Charge Growing Out of
 North Haven Wreck.

New Haven, Conn.,, May "A nor1e prosequi was entered by States Att torney filling today in the case of the state against Brace C. Adams, who was conductor of the Bar Harbor express which was run into by the White Mountain express at North Ha- ven last September. charged with in- voluntary manslaughter This for mally disposes of the cases brought as an outcome of that wreck in which twenty-one persons were killed. The only conviction has been that Of Charles H. Murray, the flagman of Conductor Adams train, who pleaded guilty and is now at liberty under q suspended jail sentence.
 Mr. filling. when asked if he intend ed to appeal to the supreme court of errors on exceptions taken in the trial of Engineer Miller, wno was ac- quilted last night, replied that he would not You couldn't convict Mill Ter in a thousand years on that evil dence,' he added.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
Ew BRITAIN CONNECTICUT PAGES
POOR SAM LEHRER
 HAS MUCH TROUBLE
His Creditors Demand That He Be Declared Bankrupt.-Is Sued
 For $4OO More.

Troubles are coming in punches for poor Sam Lehrer. His creditors are pressing him hard and are crying for a settlement even at the cost of his having to go into bankruptcy, in fact some of them have asked that he be declared insolvent.
 They have brought several law suits against him and now have made application in the United States court asking that he be adjudicated bank rupt. The creditors who are making the howl with the amount due them. are as follows: Rubin and Sitomer, $135; Consolidated Tea company. $189.06; Jacob Kandes, $150 and Samuel Gordon, $40.
 Today Max Block. of New York, through Attorney Joseph G. Woods, has sued Lehrer for $400 more. He claims that Lehrer owes him $2O2. 60 on note and demands his money. The writ of attachment was served by Constable Fred Wrinkle and is return able before the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in June.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
STANLEY ST. BRIDGE
 IS FAR BELOW GRADE
Contractor Stops Work, Acting Under Instructions from City Engineer-
 May Cost More Money,

~~~-~.>Ds ~NOI'S ssOans ANS"nS SAAsaSA
 Instructions from City Engineer
 May Cost More Money.
 City Engineer w. H. Hall has held up the work on the construction of the new bridge on Stanley street which is being built by M. O. Baker to take the place of-sthe old Carney bridge which was washed away as, he says. he has found that the original plans were drawn incorrectly He has in spected the bridge and says 1t is thir- teen and one-half inches below the grade of the highway.
 Mayor Quigley was informed a few days ago that the bridge was not being built correctly because of de- fective plans. He went to the bridge himself and also had it examined by City Engineer Hall yesterday. As a result the city engineer has directed the contractor to proceed no farther with the work.
 1t Is said that the city will be forced to spend considerable money to bring the bridge up 10 grade. as much of the work will have to be done over. It is intended to have plans drawn for wings on the bridge. which were not included in the original plans. The matter will be reported at the next meeting of the board of public works.
 City Engineer Hall will make tour of the permanently paved streets to- morrow morning with representative of Warren Brow. of Boston and in- struct him where to make repairs.
 The street department will start work tomorrow on macadamizing Olive street.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
FIRE ESCAPE SIGNS.

New fire escape signs were distri- buted among the public schools of the city today. The new signs will take the place of the rather inadequate cards. in use previously and will be of great aid during fire. drills or in case of an actual fire. Stairways, fire escapes and other exits are indicated on the cards as well as the shortest routes to these exits.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
AUTO HITS POLE.

An automob containing two young men, came to grief early today at the Chestnut street curve, near the corner of Film street. The machine skidded into the curb and up against an iron post holding a school house ahead danger sign. The post was snapped Of short. No one was injured
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
KIBBE STILL THERE.

Chairman E. w. Pelton of the char ity board and Superintendent A. J. Hart of the charity department de- nied this afternoon a rumor that sr- perintendei,r Kibbe of the town home had resigned. It was reported that MT. Kibbe had decided to quit New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
OFF FOR MEXICO.
Walter Rockwell Is Spending a Few
 Days at His Home in This City.

Walter Rockwell, of the United States $. $. Tonopah, is enjoying a few days furlough at his home in this city. MT. Rockwell states that he will leave Newport with his boat Sum day morning for Norfolk, Va, and from there is likely to be sent into Mexican waters.
 The Tonopah and the ozark are acting as escorts to the submarine fotilla and the Ozark has already sailed. MT. Rockwell is anxious of being sent to the front.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
PROTECTING LOCKS.

Washington. May Army detaeh- ments have been stationed to protect the locks along the Panama canal Col cnel Goethn]s. governor of the canul zone, reported to the war department today. Colonel Goethals acted on in- structions from Washington to take q precautions against trouble at the cu- nal during the Mexican situation.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
MEETING TONIGHT.
Chamber of Commerce Organization
 Committee Will Get Together.

Committee Will Get Together.
 There will be meeting of the or ganization and membership committee from the Business Mems association for the Chamber of Commerce forfna- ton at o'clock this evening in the association rooms.
 This corr,nittee is composed of the following zen: Judge Bernard r.. Gaffney, Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes, A. F. Corbin, Ernest w. Christ, ?. McMillan and Charles J. White. President Andrews will attend as he is a member ex-ofTlcio of all commit tees.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

New Haven, Conn, May 7.--"Mike" Bolick, ppeadlar. was taken to a hos pital today ip a critical condition from poison self-administered.. He was found in tarn where he stabled hi i; horse Despondency due to i'll health is believed to have been the cause. Holick is 90 years old and has fam fly.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-07

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
a EducatiOna! Assn
rs At The Auditorium
Annual Session Tonight
St. Augustine Sends
Delegation to Secure
Mex, Years Meet

The claims of st. Augustine for
the next meeting of the Florida Edu.
cational Association are being vig-
orously pushed by the splendid dele.
cation from that city, headed by
Supt. D. D. Corbett and composed
Of the following ladies and gentle
men: Misses Elizabeth v. Mullin,
Mildred L. Mcconnell, Lorana G.
Rogers, Kate v. Jones, Blondza
Gates, Principal c. A. Keith,
Messrs. F. B. Nixon and E. A.
Lewis. Wilbur Pickett, representa-
tive of the St. Augustine schools in
the State oratorical contest, is also
in the party.
Mayor Corbett, of st. Augustine.
is expected to reach the city this af-
ternoon and join the delegation in
securing the Ancient City as the
choice of the teachers for their next
meeting place.
B. B. Laen. now principal Of the
Pensacola high schools. and T. J..
McBeath, of the Jasper Normal
school, both of whom have been con.
nected with educational work in this
city, and who have many friends
here, are here attending the meeting
Of theteachers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
CAN'T AGREE ON JUDGE

Brooklyn, Dec. 29.-There has
been much discussion as to the
Judge of the Amateur Athletic Union
championships walk which takes
place at the Thirteenth Regiment
Armory tonight. Nearly every mem
Der heard from has named a differ
ent person. The entries are not as
large as anticipated, though there
has been a good entrance. There are
eleven championships on the pro.
gram as follows: so yard dash; 100
yard run; 900 yard run; 1000 yard
run; two mile run; one mile walk;
go yard high hurdle; standing high
Jump and twelve pound shot, aside
ffaM tbs championship walk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
TO RAISE RURAL
SCHOOL STANDARD

Harrisburg, Dec. 29.-At the
Pennsylvania State Educational AS
sociation meeting today plans were
being formulated to raise the stand
ard Of rural education. An effort Is
being made to standardize the coun.
try child. 1t will be urged that the
teachers for the country schools be
selected with the same skill as the
city teachers. 1t will also be urged
that the country child be kept at
school until the education is An
ished. Among the prominent per-
sonages who are to be present and
address the body are: Governor
elect Martin G. Brumbaugh, by DR..
Edward Howard Griggs, of New
York; DR.. w. e. Holbrook, of
Chocktaw, Ark. DR.. o. T. Corson,
Columbus. o.; DR.. Nathan C.
Schaeffer, State superintendent of
instruction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 29.--British war
observers point today to Austrian
official announcement admitting
that the Russians are again masters
of the Carpathian passes and that
troops along the entire Austrian
front have been falling back. This
means the withdrawal Of virtually
all forces sweeping across the noun
tains for a concerted Austro-G German
attack on the Russian armies.
Slow, tedious warfare continues
on the western front, with only
slight gains on either side. The
British press comedies the impor.
tance of the trenches south Of Ypres
which the Germans captured.
Fear of a Zeppelin raid over Lon
don is replaced by the possibility Of
German aeroplane attacks. Warn
ings regarding means to circum-
vent this danger have been issued.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
British Must
Not Unduly
Molest Ships
OfThe u. S.
PRESIDENTS NOTE TO SIR ED.
WARD GREY SUBMITTED
TODAY
England Will Eventually Have to
Pay Large Damages for Unlawful
Detention Of Cargoes
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 29.-The
United States officials hre are great
ly interested in the result Of the
conference at London today between
Ambassador Page and Sir Edward
Grey. the Hritsh foreign secretary,
when Mr.. Page will submit a note
from the United States insisting
that legitigate American commerce
should not be unduly molested by
British warsh!ps. President Wilson
prepared the note and it is consid
cred the strongest representation by
the United States to a belligerent
power regarding commerce since the
war started. 1T declares the words,
absolute and conditional CONTRA
band, should not exist and says that
relations between neutrals are the
same as If war did not exist. The
reply Is not expected for several
days.
The president declared today that
England would eventually have to
pay large damages for unlawful de-
tention Of American cargoes. and
said that SO far as the theory was
concerned there was no debate on
the point raised. because England in
previous wars took exactly the
American position. The president
added that his note was not based
on any treaty, but on generally ac-
cepted principles OF intern ational
law.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
LIFE CONVICT GOES UN.
GUARDED TO CONVICT CAMP

Jacksonville, Dec. 29.-For the
first time in the history of the State
a life prisoner has been allowed to
be his own escort to State convict
camps In the person of John l..
IDedge, tried and sentenced in the
Duval Circuit court for life, charged
with killing a man by the name OF
Warren in this city about three
years ago. Dedge, with his commit
ment papers to serve a life term,
maid his own railroad fare and left
Jacksonville at $3.50 o'clock yester-
dav morning for the State camps at
Raiford, Fla, under permission OF
Sheriff W. H. Bowling. He arrivel
at his destination shortly after one
O'Clock that afternoon. The prison
er insisted that he be allowed to go
to the camps alone and not be forced
Ito stand the humiliation of guard. ;.
For nearly three years Dedge has
striyed for his liberty through the
local court, using self-defense to
obtain his freedom. The court pro-
lceedings have caused no little IN
lterest and the final sentence ap'
neared to be somewhat of surprise.
The alleged killing is said to have
resulted over a long-standing quar-
trel. In a statement by Dedge JUS
Gbefore he started on his journey nj
Isaid that he hoped in a short time
Ito receive his pardonf rom the gov
ernor, and would show his faithful
tness in taking himself 70 the camps
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Tallahassee Is
Going After The
Next Convention

Tallahassee wants the next Edu-
cational Association to meet there,
and to secure i. big bunch OF en-
thusiastic boosters were on the
ground early this morning distribut-
ing badges, which pledges the wear
,er to vote for that city. That city
gave way last year for Lakeland and
for that reason they feel that the
1915 session should 60 there. Those
attending the convention from Tai
lahassee are DR.. EiSi1 Conradi.
president of the Women's College;
Dean N. NJ. Salley. DR.. W. F.. Yo-
cum, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Kellum.
Supt. Isler, ]. Knox Starlings,
Misses Rowena Longmire, Agnes
Harris. Maude Scnwalmeyer, all
members of the faculty of the State
College for Women.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
FRATERNITY PLANS
FOR CONVENTION

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 29.-The
Alpha Tau Omega College Fraternity
met here in annual convention to-
day. There are 50 chapters at Van
derbilt University who will act as
hosts. Among the men of note who
will be in attendance are U. 8.
Senator Luke Lea. Irving Bachelor,
author of New York; Erskine NJ.
Ross, U. S. district court judge;
Willis d. Weatherford. information
al secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Other members whose presence has
been asked are U. S. Ambassador
to Great Britain Page and c. X.
Breckenridge, ex-ambassador to Rus
sia. The convention will last until
Jan. q.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
SOUTHERN METHODISTS MEET

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 29.-The
conference Of evangelism under the
direction of committee appointed
at a recent meeting of the Board Of
Missions of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South was called to order
here this morning with a large at.
tendance. All Of the evangelists
working In this section are present
as we'll as many others prominent In
the church. Among the subjects
discussed today were: "Methodists'
Attitude Toward Evangelism" BY
John l.. Weber; "The Evangelists
Relation to His Church." by Rev.
John b. Andrews; where Is the
Weakness Of the Present Day Evan
gelist?" by A. r. Kasey, and
where Is the Weakness of the Pres
Pulpit" by Rev. DR.. H. C.
Morrison.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
RIG SMOKE FIGHTS WILLARD
MARCH 6 IN JUAREZ

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 29.-Jack
Curley, impressaria for the coming
championship match between Jack
Johnson and Jess Willard, stated
Saturday that the Juarez race track,
Including the great $4,000 concrete
and steel grand stand, would be
leased for the Johnson-Willard fight,
which will be held March 6. At a
luncheon given him Curley an
nounced that Jim Jefries would
train Jess willard in order to add
! his part to the hoped for defeat OF
hin. black eleny- ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
LABOR WORKING FOR NEW LAWS

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. %
The State Federation Of Labor met
here today to plan campaign for
reform legislative measures. Among
the new laws proposed are: Work
ingmen's compensation; extension
of child and woman's labor laws;
abolition of the lease system by the
creation of a good roads department
to be supplied by State convict la
bor: minimum wage for woman, and
a few other measures of lesser i'm
portance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
q s, SAFETY LEAGUE

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The United
States Safety League will meet here
today to plan to convince Americans
of the unpreparedness Of the nation
for war. Many men prominent in
national affairs are expected to be
bresent. Efforts have been made to
enlist the support and cooperation
Of ex-President Taft. General Miles,
Colonel Goethals, and the widows OF
Generals Longstreet and Pickett IN
the movement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

Washington, D. c., Dec. az
Examinations are being held by civil
service today to fill the positions
mapping in the department Of Mines
in Gala, at $500 and field agent
in the bureau Of plant industry, de-
partment of agriculture at $2,64O
per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Frank Allowed To
Appeal To U. S.
Supreme Court
(By Associated Press. }

; Washington, Dec. 29.-Formal
steps in granting an appeal to the
supreme court for Leo Frank today
awaited properly drafted papers by
his attorney. This is mere for
mality as Justice Lamar yesterday
announced that Frank was entitled
to an appeal from the refusal OF
Judge Newman to release him on a
habeas corpus writ.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
(By Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 20. President
Wilson today confirmed the state
ment that the United States had
advised the Gutierrez government In
Mexico to grant general amnesty to
political prisoners. He said he did
not believe there had been many ex-
ecutions, but the United States IS
anxious for their elimination.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Russians Again Masters
OF Carpathian Passes
London Fears Aeroplane
Attacks By Germans
ISSUED WARNINGS TO CIR CUMvENT THIS DANGER; GER
MANS CAPTURED TRENCHES SOUTH OF YPRES
Russian Not Cru Threatened Bombard 1p
Germans Claim Progress in Poland

minor French successes and men,
tions the violent bombardment OF
certain positions by German artil-
lery The French have occupied a
Belgian village and gained ground
in Argonne.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
RELATIONS
COURT FOR ST. LOUIS

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 29.-The
Red Cross Society today has $50
women at work sewing for the poor
and unemployed which Is more than
has been heretofore employed here
in charity work for several years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE

philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 29.-The
annual meeting Of the American As
sociation for the Advancement OF
Science met here today for three
days session. Many leading educa-
tors as we'll as scientists from all
parts of the country are present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Germans Make Progress
(By Associated Press. ]

(By Associated Press.)
Berlin, Dec. pa German Off
cial statement says that German at
tacks in Poland have made progress
and Russian advances repulsed. In
the west the Germans claim gains
near Nieuport and Yprese, defeated
the French near st. Emanehould
and repelld many attacks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Secretary
Bryan today considered Germany's
formal notification that United
States consuls in Belgium must be
acceptable to the German military
authorities. The United States now
has consuls at Brussels, Liege, Ant
werp and Client, and they are doing
relief work. Germany's action is
reported as wholly impersonal and
based on the law Of military neces-
sity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
PECULIAR WILL

Pa. Dec. ga
I'd here yesterday on
1 Of the relatives OF
smith. Smith left
100 of which he be-
suel NJ. W. Briggs,
i'm automobile and
for upkeep, and the
state to John Rear
uence Is alleged.
seventy and the rel
] undue influence was
10 knowledge of the
'e made shortly be-
F'il they were pro-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Brunswick Protests
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 29.-A tele-
gram from the Brunswick, Georgia.
Board Of Trade protesting against
England's listing naval stores as alb
solutely contraband was presented
to the Senate today by Hoke Smith,
who urged that the United States
take a firm stand against such ac-
tion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
:;,dsAre
Into
City
b
100 TEACHERS WILL
- BY TONIGHT
Octette's Performance
up a Pleasing and
s;ting Program

= ms are bringing hum
1ers to the city as dele
'orida Educational AS
N opens tonight at 8
auditorium. Already
b re gistered at the va
ksd the afternoon and
will more than dou-
-sr. Among those ex-
L is the Dade county
"a car chartered by
pland a like party of
Adred from Hillsbor-
ounties will no doubt
resented. The un-
sther has IN no wise
4 ardor as evidenced
nlmbers of early arriv-
rs Of the convention
Ertalled in their head
y Kibler, and the work
nthe membership of
y! is we'll advanced. In
tate the organization
tion, all teachers not
should do so at the
e moment.
ith the arrival OF the
struggle for the next
began. The Talla-
st. Augustine delega-
Rdy in the field, max
b for next years con.
y places Will no doubt
rivalry which Is sure
be very keen.
sion Of the Association
night in the Auditor.
k. Following the op.
Alber's Musical o.
knt The Crisis, a mu.
portraying stirring
bivil war period. This
Of the strongest com.
ahest Lyceum circuit,
j es a royal entertain
b committee has been
assigning the incom
b the various homes
The city. IE this the!
assisted by the boy
Z sance there is a visit
r> town who, owing t
ot vet pleasantly 10
Hmittee will be NOR
! lave their attention
H1ct.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29

Russian railroads protect ties and
telegraph poles against decay by
soaking them for sevral months be-
fore use iAEs&aong bFinse
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29

Critics of Ex-Governor Folk say
that his theory that the railroads
are not private will lead to many ir-
ritating consequences which graft
ing intruders from the government
bureaus will know how to relieve.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
CONGRESS RECONvENED TODAY
(By Associated Press J

10y ASSOCIuCCO Z kSSS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Con gress
today with a crowded
program before the House
and Senate. Supply measures have
the right of way in both houses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
aplANs ON TOUR

sa., Dec. 29.-The
Club will this after
.ree one-act plays at
4ter. There are 70
in the party and
ing in the associa-
ar Forrest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
1000 CarranZa
Troops Declared
For Villa Today
tBy Associated Press.)

San Diego, Cal. (Via Wfreless), /,
Dec. 29.-Seven thousand Carranza
troops today declared for Villa at
Tepic on the west coast of Mexico.
Foreigners at Topic took refuge
aboard the United States ship Gla-
cier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29

Servia i. contemplating a good
deal of new railroad construction in
Servian Macedonia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
Glasgow Steamer Sunk
(By Associated Press }

London, Dec. 29.-The Glasgow
steamer Gem, 500 tons, was sunk by
a mine in the North Sea. Two of the
crew were rescued.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-29
ID SPELLING BEE

Cd SPELLING BEE
Dec. 29-Under
the Illinois Teach
! State wide spelling
conducted here to-
county in the State
raeh county after a
I has sent it's best
Other werk Of i'm
Improvement Of edu-
0en up.