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New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

them in this recommendation and the newspapers have published this means of defense far and wide. Nevertheless, this wholesale poison ing is unnecessary in the case of either army worms or cutworms as other methods may be used quite as effectively. Most state laws penalize the broadcasting of poisoned baits. T. Gilbert Pearson, secretary of the National Association of Audubon societies has already issued a warning against the wholesale use of poisoned bran and some of the newspapers have opposed it editorially, but without avail.
 Nothing is more fully established than the fact that many birds from the domestic fowl down to the chip
 ping sparrow feed on the army l worm. While examining the recent invasion of these insects, I found the following birds feeding quite con- stantly on them,-the robin, bluebird, catbird, English sparrow, chipping sparrow, field sparrow, song sparrow, king-bird, red winged blackbird.
 bronze grackle and cowbird. The brown thrasher, red-eyed towhee, flicker and several others were re- ported as feeding on the worms. These birds and the humble toad must have eaten great quantities, and in cases where birds were encouraged and where no poison was used, the results were plainly to be seen in the reduction of the army worm pest. On my own farm at Wareham and on some neighboring places where about seventy-five nesting n11t spring, bluebirds were seen feeding on the army worms early in May. Other birds followed suit. No injury from the army worm was noticed during the season on my farm, and very little on the others, but twenty rods away the grass was eaten, and a quarter of a mile away the injury became serious, continuing over a considerable part of the town.'
 On farm on the Island of Martha's Vineyard where poison was used freely, hardly bird was to be seen and the owner admitted that the birds had been poisoned, while on the state game reservation, only a few miles away where no poison had been used and where many nesting boxes and bird-houses had been erected, birds were plentiful, and the worms although very numerous had done little serious injury. The corn showed no noticeable damage. This may have been due in part to the hun dreds of heath hens on the reserva- tion and in part to the number of small birds as we'll as to the intelli- gent use of non-poisonous methods to check the pest. There was abundant evidence to be seen on all sides that the birds were f1ocking to the de- fense of the fields. The warden thought that he had lost part of his oat crop, but he made no other com plaint.
 On the great state farm at Middle boro where the pest had appeared in tremendous numbers, the superintend- ent fought it without the use of pois- ons because of the danger to birds which were regarded as among the best friends of the farm.
 It cannot be expected that our birds in their present numbers can entirely check such an-outbreak as that of the army worm. but if we can avoid kill ing them by poisons and if we can increase their numbers they may be able to prevent the first increase which finally results in the overwhelming hosts that have attacked our fields this year.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
MRS. GAFFNEY OPERATED ON.

Mrs. B. F. Gaffney, wife of Judge Gaffney, was operated uopn last night for appendicitis. She is reported to- day to be resting comfortably at her home on Vine street.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

Professor Willard c. Fishers asser- tion that Governor Baldwin has not a chance to secure the senatorial nom- ination recalls the prediction he made four years ago that Judge Baldwin could never be elected governor.- New Haven Journal-Courier
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

Senator spellacy of Hartford appar- ently has no love for Governor Bald win. His arraignment of him last evening was about as severe as if it came from the most pronounced re- publican spellbinder.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

If Denis A. B1akeslee of New Haven is only a receptive candidate for the republican nomination for governor and will not lift finger to get it, 1t is as certain as anything can be that he will not be nominated. ... ..
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

It is being noticed that the mun1ci- pal ice is being sawed when a five cent piece is wanted while the other fellow chops it off, thereby wasting more than the municipal dealer.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

The latest reports from the demo- cratic campaign managers are that Congressman Mahan is crowding the Baldwin senatorial boomers to the wall.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
FACTS AND RANCHES.

That unknown individual who for several years has annually provided the finances for the summer shore outing of the several hundred inmates of St. Francis Orphan asylum has generous, kind heart, and thoroughly but modestly enjoys this method of entertaining youngsters whose lines in life have not been of the smoothest character. His simple but effective orders are substantially that the lit- tie ones have everything and anything they desire on this joyful occa sion, and if there is not originality or en- terprise sufficient in the youthful mind to suggest what would go far toward emphasizing the pleasure and entertainment of the day, then it rests with an active committee of promi- nent citizens to aid in providing pro- gram of enlivenment that will be sure to intensely interest the appreciative guests of the mysterious stranger.- New Haven Union.
 Professor Willard c. Fisher of Middletown, frankly states Governor Baldwin hasn't a chance to be nom mated for the United States senator ship, and of course that settles 1t. What the governor actually thinks concerning Professor Fishers chances of securing the gubernatorial nom ination, tl.e governor is too good politician to state.-Hartford Times.
 Absence will be likely to make the heart grow fonder in the case of thou sands of small boys whose school marms are still on the other side Of the Atlantic and not likely to get back in time for the opening of the fall term of school.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 They are al1uding to Congressman Jerry Donovan as Foxy" in some of the newspapers of his own district. There is one encouraging thing about Donovan though, he has attracted at tention enough in congress to get his name in print as coming from Con- necticut.-Middletow Press.
 P. Davis Oakley Is to run against Congressman Lonergan, so Hartford papers report. P. Davis is DO amateur in the political game, for that is about all he has done, of late years.-Meri- den Journal. .+-;,- . ,,.. .,.:-..
 tr ---- -,I. ii
 The idea of cutting t,1e paysof con gressnaen when absent is a good one, a vindication of Congressman Jerry Donovan's crusade on his fellow mem bers who don't earn their salaries. There is a popular view to the con- trary, however, which holds that when the last member arrives who makes up a quorum some other man present ought to be shot-Waterbury Amer ican.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

s5s.75 Handsome Chairs and Rockers Large and comfortable, genuine brown Spanish leather, Au gust Sale Carload Purchase Price $34.95.
 $39.75 Value Living Room Chairs. Large and com fortable chairs and rockers covered in fast color, foreign tapestries, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $2499 .'+
 s43.75 Value English Club Pattern Chairs and estries. August Sale Carolad Purchase Price $2995.
 $44.75 Colonial Wing Chairs. Solid mahogany covered frames covered in fine imported velour Au- gust sale Carload Price $28.98. ..g ...-.
 $27.5O English Club Design Chairs and Rockers covered in genuine brown Spanish leather. August Sale Carload Purchase Price $17.99.
 $149.OO value 4-Piece Living Room Suite Solid San Domingo mahogany frames finest panne hair covering, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $S999
 $64.75 Value Davenports, luxurious, comfortable, 78-inches long covered in fine fancy denim August Sale Carload Purchase Price $49.75. ,.
 $S975 Value Davenports Tufted backs full, deep steel spring work, soft down, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $64.88.
 s75 Value Living Room Suites Mahogany finish upholstered in serviceabe tapestry, 3-pieces August Sale Carload Purchase Price $42.S8.
 $95 Value Colonial Living Room Suite. 3-pieces carved, claw. and ball feet, fine panne mohair cred August Sale Carload Purchase Price $57.5O.
 $125 Value Living Room Suite. 8 pieces, mahog- any finish frames, genuine brown Spanish leather, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $50.75
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
,. MCMILLAN l99-2O1-2O3 MAIN STREET.

several thousand miles of New Eng land coastline may have to close up without a single sea fight in easy view of the veranda, but some of the stories will be retained for telling next year.-Brockton Times.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

s2950 Colonial Preside Wing Chairs and Rock ers solid mahogany frames colonial design turnings. fine fancy denim covers, August Carload Purchase Price $1s.66.
 $40 Value Colonial Arm Chairs. Genuine brown Spanish leather solid mahogany frames, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $24.95.
 s1S.75 English Club Type Arm Chairs and Rock CTS, covered in mule skin leatherette, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $986
 $245o Colonial Preside Wing Chairs. Upho- stered in fancy denim, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $14.99.
 $2450 Value Living Room Chairs and Rockers. covered in genuine brown Spanish leather. August Sale Carload Purchase Price 315.SS.
 $6O Value Turkish Platform Base Rockers Gen. uine horse hide brown Spanish leather August Sale Carload Purchase Price $34.95.
 s4495 Odd Sofas. Genuine brown Spanish leather August Sale Carload Purchase Price $24.95.
 $7975 Odd Sofas English club designs genuine brown Spanish leather, August Sale Carload Pur- chase Price $5OOO
 $4475 Value English Club Design Chairs. Genu- inc brown Spanish leather, August Sale Carload Purchase Price $29.99.
 $47.50 Value Living Room Chairs. Elegant up- holstery fine exclusive foreign tapestry covering. August Sale Carload Purchase Price $32.75.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

One Hartford rumor has 1t that when the Hartford democrats, who are to support former Mayor Fisher for governor, find that he cannot be nominated they will go to Landers for governor.-Bridgep Post.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
More Silk GifdIeS
Saturday Shirt Sale

$1.oo Mems full size Shirts 69c each. Sizes IA to IS 1-2 inch neck band. Colors strictly fast. Fine quail ity percales. :
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
EW BRITAIN HERALD
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
 Propr1etora.

sued daily Sunday excepted) at 4:15 p. m.
 at Herald yRuhding. ,s7 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

ee Herald wu! be found on sale at Rota- 'ing's News Stand. 42nd St. and Broad
 way. New York City; Board Walk.
 Atlantic City. and Hartford depot
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

h@ only profitable advertising medium in the city. Circulation books and press
 room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
Mems ''onyx" Silk Sox at 25c
 pair, value 5Oc -

These are the Silk Sox that all the young men are talking about. In fact this wonderful Silk Hose has brought many new faces to this store, made new customers that are satis- fled customers. That is our aim in business. +'t" ".
 ONYX" Silk sox in all sizes. Col ors, navy, tan. gray. white and black.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

|si1vered by carrier to any part of the city for Is Cents Week. 65 Cents 6 Month.
 Descriptions for paper to be sent by mall payable in advance. SO Cents Month $7.00 year.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

atersd at the Post Office at New Britain
 as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

TELEPHONE CALLS
 business Ofice. s25 fditorisi Rooms. .s2S
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

Summer hotel proprietors along our
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28

F. Davis Oakley Is to run against Congressman Lonergan, so Hartford papers report. P. Davis is DO amateur in the political game, for that is about all he has done of late years.-Meri- den Journal. --: . .t @--,
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
Two Hundred RumpIed Waists

SATURDAY AT 49c EACH
 Values up to $2.0O. These are real Waist bargains, as every Rumpled Waist in the store must be sold before September 1st.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-11-20
LOS COMBATES AUsTRO-RUSOS

| Madrid, octubre 15.-Se discute mu-
cho sobre la manera de pelear de los
distintos Ej6rcitos.
jC0mo pelican los rusos? Como pc
lean los austriacos? Los soldados ru-
SOS combaten muy bien. Los austria
cos, tambi6n. Hasta los generates Sc
baten de modo irreprochable, como
combatientes, aunque sean vencidos
como generates FL Ej6rcito austria
60 Sc halla perfectamente preparadO
para esta guerra. Los estrategas de ca
e Sc indignaran ante esta declaration,
~ diran que los austriacos estan mai
Iorganizados Y que no saben combatir ;
pcro no es cierto.
Estan bien preparados, pero tienen
'eXcesiva conlianza. Por todas parties
.creIan llcgar / Ia victoria; por pocas a
la dcrr0ta. Ahora Sc dan cuenta de su
error. Con no disimuIada indignation
truenan contra la diplomacia, que n
ha visto, que no ha sabido NADIA 5Qui
hacia entonces la diplomacia en- San
PeterSbmgo? 5Qu6 hacia. 81 no atinaba
siquiera advcrtir que Russia tenia su
poder miIitar rehecho y disponia de IA
ell medic de movilizar, asi como dispo-
mia de gran rcserva de municiones?
solo los que han estado en- las lineas
de fncgo De Galitzia puedcn formarse
idea de la negotiable rescrva de mum
clones que dcben poseer los rusos.
Su artilIerla. cXceIentemcntc dirigi-
da Y serVida, no conoce trcgua FL due
10 con la artiIleria austriaca responde
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-11-20
Alrededor de la guerra
OTRO INVENTO CONTRA LAS
AERONAVES.

Nueva York. octubre 21.-Un lnven-
tor americana, Mr.. James II. l.. Eager,
ha comunicado al Herald" que 6l aca-
ba de enviar a los gobiernos ingles,
frances, russo Y belga los detalles de
un invento que ha hecho para destruir
las aeronaveS alemanas que mtenten
atacar ciudades, fortalezas buques.
Consiste su jnvento en- proveer los
aparatos aercCs de la defensa de unoS
hiIos de alambres aisladOs, de mil 0
mas pies de largo, que forman una espe-
cie de cable, coIgantes del aparato, ell
cual llevara una baterIa electrical que
hara estallar una serie de bombas alta
das 4 distancia de 50 pies unas de otras.
en- el cable suspendido.
"Estas bombas, dice Mr.. Eager, pue
den cstallar una despu6s de otra, 81
multancamente, i voluntad del aViador
a cuyo cargo cstuviere el ataque Mi
idea es que e! cable sea sufcientemen-
tc largo para que cl operador no CORA
peIigro; asi nodra descoIgarlo cuando
suba d mayor altura que la aeronave
encmiga, 3 arrollarlo rapidamente
cuando quisiere, por medic de un me-
canismo especial.
'No soilcitard patente nj rccompen-
sa de ninguna especie por mi invenci6n
10 dare de balde los Etsados Unidos
Y va he cscrito Washington con ese
objeto."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-11-20

rara perfection. Para demostrar esto
basta leer los interesantes detalles que
lsobre este punto ha dado un herido
| frances:
La tactica de ocultar un eiercito
la practican a maravilla los iefes ale
lmanes. En- ella ponen los germanos ese
lmetodo immense y ese tes6n que apli-
can todos >us actos Yer no ser Wis
| tos; tai es 81 sistema
Sus granadas, que env1an catorce
lkil6metros, slogan, desde ell alba al ano-
checer, los pueblos donde nos Green
cantonados, los bosques donde nos su-
lponen abrigados y los caminos por los
cuales juzgan que debemos pasar
Naturalmente, evitamos pasar por es-
tas zonas peligrosas; pero cuando esta-
mos en- elias tenemos que evitar los
Iproyectiles y va nos vamos acostum-
brando. Sc les siente tan bien, que adj
IvinamOs su direction. Primero, una
'AoS0 NiC GIL 1uCI UC NIUC 0C 1CNdllUd !,
ldespues, un ruido como ell del motor de
Iun aeroplano: luego, un zumbido for
midable, y, por 1ltimo, ell trueno, la
TERRA que tiembla Y un volcan negro
de picdras Y de lodo Unos segundos
de silencio, y cuando va no piensa uno
Ell ell proyectil, cascos que estalIan con
sordos chasquidos.
Tn battalion en- marcha puede. como
dlgo, evltar mucho Ell peligro; la arti-
llerla no puede hacerlo, asi no sc mo-
lesta y sigue disparando De vez en-
cuando Sc divisa un aeroplano a mas de
dos mil metros de altura. Nuestros ar
tilleroS saben 10 que estos significa ::
Dentro de veinte minutos dicen. ten
drem0s nOticias"
Y, Ell efecto, pronto empiezan caer
las bombas mas pr6ximas 4 las bate
rlas. Es jusjo reconocer que los ale
names Sc sirycn acknowledgements de sus
aeroplanos para descubrir nuestra ar
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-11-20

tileria. Y este es 10 1nico que Sc We de
nuestros enemigos horas y horas: al
gunos copos blancos negros, seg1n
que procedan los proyectiles de la ar
tillerla igera gruesa, y alg1n avi6n
dos Kilometres medic de altura
Cuanto la caballeria, Sc sirve de sus
caballos para desaparecra Y, sin en-
barge, la infanter1a esta ALI; unas We
ces dos tres mil metros, otras d cien
metros, y Gle pronto rompe Ell nutrido
fuego, apoyada por excelentes ametra-
lladoras. Pero nj sc la ha visto lie
gar, III Sc sa5e nunca desde d0nde dis
para III Sc IL We. Gamma por profun-
das trlncheras, que fOrman recodos
mas recodos; Sc sirve de los setos de
las ramas de arboles cortados, de todo
para dlslmuarse, y con este Y sus uni
formes Sc la siente por todas parties;
per0 no Sc la We sino cuando sale para
atacar nuesrras posiciones. Parece nm
eJerclto que avanza por debaio de tie
ira.
Tambi6n s. ha dado el caso de que.
cuando, al fin, nuestras tropas han des-
cubierto una trinchera, han visto enc
migos salir de ella precipitadamente
huir sin defcnderla. Pero esta huida
ha sido preparada de antemano ha
constituido una trampa. Aquellos hom-
bres han sido puestos ALI para servir
de cebo, Y cuGndO nuestras fuerzas han
atacado 0 per5eguido a los que huian.
Sc han encontrado de improviso con un
fuego terrible de fusileria ametralla-
doras. Nuestros hombres llegan a tai
grado de irritaci6n veces. contra este
eJerclto de fantasmas, que Sc necesita
toda la autorldad de los ofciales para
contenerlos, pues, en- su Juror. no quie-
rem mas que marchar. pecho descu-
bierto, eXponi6ndose a un sacrifcio inii-
TIL ="
(Continda en- la Ia. pIana..
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-11-20

con tiro de baterla a los tiros aislados.
Para un proyectil austriaco, cuatro 8
seis proyectiles rusos Los he visto
caer estallar con mucha frecuencia en-
torno mfo. Los artilleros moscovitaS
hacen muchos disparos al azar, de los
que llaman de exploration Ell sistema
podra dar resultado; pero es un lujO
que solo pueden permitirse los Ejer-
eitos que son muy ricos en- prOvisiones,
En- la batalla de Grodek, alredeIO:'
de Leopold, entire Bartaton Kiermcn,
cuyo terrenO accidentadO, pObre y este
ril, apenas sal lpicado de algtln oasis, de
raqu1ticos arboles, ofrece con sus dumas
escalonadas ell aspecto de un mar al
borotado, en- ell cual Sc hubieran deteni-
do petrifcadas las olas, un battalion de
infanteria aIstriaca Sc prepara al
asalto. Desde mas ALA de las dumas.
una bateria rusa estaba en- accion con.
ira Otra austriaca. Los infantes que
rian desalojar la posici6n enemiga. La
masa de uniformes azules sc arrastraba
cauta por la escarpada duna. Sc ten
dia para disparar, y luego avanzaba
con 1mpetu. Muchos caian hacia atras,
muertos; Otros solamente heridos. Fue-
ron muchas las v1ctimas de la artillerid.
La batalla continuaba. jQui6n da
en- el campo de batalla ell grito de de-
sesperaci6n? jQui6n recoge ell Gltimo
saludo, la postrera palabra de ansie-
dad?
No siempre los soldados de la Cruz
Roja pueden prestar auxilio. Entire
tanto, la sangre fuye de la herida, ra-
fagas de mucrte pasan por la frente
de los heridos. Sc referen muchos cpl
sodios que conmueven.
Los soldados austriacos llevan en- su
mochila un pequeno botiquin para las
primeras necesidades. Muchos, con
solo este socorro, llegan a la lejana ciu-
dad, donde deben concentrarse antes
de que puedan ser examinados por un
Miles de heridos han caido en- esta
atalla. Los muertos Sc han contado
ambi6n por millares. Estos seran Ell
terrados.. cuando sea possible.
Los enterradores deben buscar en-
mo de los bolsiIlos del pantal6n del
muerto un librito que cada soldado He
va i campa1a Es cl medic de identif-
earle cuando muere.
UN EJERCITO INVISIBLE
Berna, oct1bre 10.-Sabido cs que 81
ajercito aleman sabe disimularse con
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-26
new OFFICER TO
ARRIVE in THE
MANCHURIA

Purser L. Macpherson. who for five
years has passed through Honolulu as
an official in q number Of Pacific Mail
liners. has announced his intention Of
quitting the sea for good and all time.
taking up an agency for large mer-
camille company with headquarters at
San Francisco. Macpherson recently
held down the lid IN the pnrsers' de-
partment in the Manchuria He was
universally popular with federal quar-
nntine immigration and customs Off
Gals q well as the travelling public.
His presence on board the Manchtirla
win be greatly missed by those at this
port who have to do with the shipping
interests Kent w Clark. who has
been connected with the Mail company
ns = freight clerk, and last visited
Honolulu In the Korea. has been pro-
NOTED TO the berth now vacated on the
large liner BY the retirement Of Mac
pherson.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-26

bounds and awkward shoots besides.
your adversary has you guessing as
to where he Is going to place the
ball Players seem TO have more con;
troll over their service than their 9TH
er strokes. The consequence Is they
get more speed than upon ground
strokes II you can guess where the
ball is going. the kind Of q bound Il
win make and are set for Il you may
"kill'' IL.
If the server does not come up to
the net be sure to get height and
depth to your return. In case he does
come up on his service keep your
eye on the ball tnot on himl and re-
turn the ball close to the side line.
Make your opponent extend himself
for your returns. The only time to
drive directly at your opponent ID
when he is so close that he has no
time to get his racquet in position to
meet It. A fast ball Is easy to yolley
IL the yolleyer has time to judge L.
In singles serve from the center Of
the court. In serving from the cen.
ter of the court one protects both
sides of the court equally on the re-
turn. Take, for instance, a player
who stands at the extreme right Of
the court to serve. He leaves a big
opening on his left unprotected. In
case a ball is returned to his back
hand. near the side line. he has to
travel four or five extra feet. The
reverse holds true when serving In
the opposite court. The center Of
the court Is the dividing line for your
angles. He who keeps that position
at all times does less running. One
can get his ball In court from the
center as well as from the extreme
right of the court.
It Is mistake to serve from the
side line. You have to travel the
whole width Of the court to return a
ball, which Is twenty-seven feet. BY
serving from that position one can
score service ace occasionally. but
not often enough to pay for firing
himself out by running back and
forth to cover twice as much ground
as the one who serves from the cen
ter Of the court. In doubles. where
your position is covering only half
of the court, 1t is always best TO
stand between the center service line
and the side line OF the single court
1t takes good player to pass you
from that angle on cross court shot.
In case he does It Is due to q play
er not being up to the net.