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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-28

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-28

Another Of those funny Red Ant
stories nv Hugh Pendcater. Suffrage
in the Yukon in the next Sunday
Magazine Of The Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

from New York. where they arrived on board the steamship New York, from Southampton, England. They have spent several weeks in touring England. Ireland and Scotland, hav- ing left Kensington late in June. When the party left England. pre- parations for that country's part in the great European war were al- ready in progress, and the tourists had an opportunity of witnessing many demonstrations of enthusiasm. They consider themselves fortunate in returning home with so little difficult ty.
 Funeral of Train Victim.
 Father Charles Coppens conducted funeral services at St. Peters church in New Britain this morning over the body of Frank Polumba, the New Britain laborer, who was killed by the Berlin dinky Friday evening" In- torment was in the new Catholic cem- etery in New Britain.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deming of Berlin are receiving the congratula- tions of friends upon the birth yester- day of daughter.
 John L. Sullivan of New Britain, has severed his connections with the Berlin Construction company.
 The Beckley Rovers defeated the Ramblers of New Britain yesterday afternoon by a score of 10-6 P. Ca bellus of New Britain pitched for the Beckleyites.
 Miss Ethel O'Donnell has resigned her position as clerk in H. H. Da- mons store on Deacon North's Hill. Miss Gertrude Carroll will succeed her.
 E. E. Honiss and family have re- turned from vacation spent at Mar iners. Long Island. Me.
 The ladies of the Sacred Heart church in East Berlin will give an ice cream social and whist on the church lawn Tuesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Damon have returned from a stay in Massa chu- setts.
 Regal Hive, l.. o. T. M. has com pleted arrangements for an ice cream festival and homemade candy and cake sale to be held Wednesday eve- ming on the lawn of James and Thomas Pagan.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
Berlin News NELSON F. TAYLOR
 COMMITS SUICIDE Ex-ScIcClman Ends Life by Shoot ' ing in Brothers Barn. WIFE BEAVER GETS l20 DAYS
Judge George Griswold Gives Albert Badurka Heavy Sentence-Drunk-
 ard Fined One Dollar and Costs
 -"Jim" Johnson Returns.

Shooting a bullet from a thirty two calibre repeating revolver into his right temple, ex-Selectman Nelson F. Taylor, who at one time held a high political and social position in this community, took his own life early yesterday morning at the home of his brother, Jason M. Taylor of Blue Hills. Dependency over financial difficulties is thought to have prompted his action.
 Mr. Taylor was found sleeping in a hay mow in his brothers barn, by farmland, shortly after o'clock yesterday morning. His travelling bag was lying nearby Awaking him, the farmland asked the former official why he had not gone into the house, he being welcome there always. MT. Taylor replied that he had not reached the farm until o'clock and he chose to sleep in the barn rather than wake up the family The farmland then left him.
 No sooner had he gotten out of the barn. than he heard a loud report coming from that direction Running to the hay now, he found MT. Taylor on the floor with a bullet hole in his head. He summoned his employer, who arrived on the scene just in time 'to see his brother pass away the pistol clutched tightly in his hand About four years ago, the unfortun- ate mans son. w. H. Taylor. went to his death in similar manner.
 Since his term as an office holder in Berlin expired, about fourteen years ago, MT. Taylor has worked at various jobs, being employed most recently, as a wine clerk in Tafts- vile. Several weeks ago, he paid his brother, Jason, a visit, staying on his farm for two weeks and es:@;eting him in getting in his hay. He was then healthy and robust looking and ap- parently carefree.
 On Friday of last week, he called upon his nephew, Clarence Taylor. ,who resides in Meriden. He remained there only short while. however saving that he had some business to attend to in Hartford MT. Taylor seemed to be somewhat disconsolate @ at that time, probably over some en- terprises which he was interested in and which did not work out right.
 It is said that the former selectman showed his bank book to a friend some time ago when he had more than $2,900 on deposit in a savings bank. He had lost all that money since.
 F'ifty-four years ago. Nelson F. Taylor was born in Wilmington, N C., being the son of MT. and Mrs George Taylor. Early in his life, he
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
BERGERON CALMLY
 AWAITS HIS DEATH
Former Local Man Will Pay Penalty Shortly After Midnight for Mur-
 der of Mrs. Dowsett.

wethersfield, Aug. 10-with out, l ward calmness and appearing to be- resigned to his fate, Joseph Bergeron.
 who killed Mrs. Elizabeth R. Dowsettl at New Haven, June 4, 1913, awaits the coming of the warden, of the states prison, who will conduct him to thes
 gallows. This will be shortly after
 midnight tonight.
 Bergeron was the first person toI plead guilty to homicide under thel
 statute leaving with court, Judge L.l F. Burpee. to determine the degree, of guilt. The finding after the hear ing was that of first degree murder Bergeron was sentenced to die withinl a few minutes after a similar sen-
 tence had been passed upon James,
 Plew and Bessie J. Wakefield. Hel
 was called to the bar and when Judge
 Burpee asked him if he anything tos say why sentence of death shouldl not be pronounced he did not reply.
 Seemingly bewildered he turned tol Assistant States Attorney Pickettl and whispered Does he mean me?"
 Counsel for Bergeron took an ap-! peal to the supreme court of erroraI on the ground that the crime waa committed while the man was irre-l sponsible for his acts by reason ofl being and having been for a time un- der the influence of liquor. Thes court failed to find any error anda Bergeron was rescntenced The man. had wife and five children in In- dian Orchard, Mass, but was infat-i uated with the .Dowsett woman. Herr refusal to marry Bergeron led the latter to shoot her. Bergeron for- merly lived in New Britain
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
NAS0NS PAY RESPECTS
 TO DECEASED ACTOR
Lodges Send Delegations to Funeral
 Of Henry '. Strung.
WAS TO HAVE PLAYED IN "iIREFLY''

HehearSalS TOmOrrOw-Had Inl- portant Roles in Many Big Musical Comedies-N1ay Be Stranded Abroad Masonic organizations, with which he was affiliated, were strongly rep resented at the funeral of William Victor Strung, a we'll known singer ana musical comedy performer, which was held this afternoon at o'clock from the home of his brother, Frank Strung of Forestville avenue The services were in charge of Frederick lodge of this place and Rev. H. S. Still of For estville ofiiciated. Oriental lodge of Broad Brook sent a delegation here to pay it's respects to his memory and there were also number of out of-town friends and relatives, includ- ing theatrical men with whom he was well acquainted, in attendance
 There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, giving mute testimony to the esteem in which MT. Strung was held by legion of loyal friends. The pail bearers were Arthur Booth, Frank Phelps and Clarence Seelye of thls place and W. N. Myers. J. B. North and Howard Middleton of Broau Brook. Interment was in West cemc- tery.
 MT. Strung died late Saturday at the New Britain hospital after an ill., ness of about ten days. He had suf- fered from a paralytic shock and hope for his recovery was abandoned on ri Iie- <ro his many friends in Plainville, few of whom were aware of the seriousness of his illness.
 He had arranged to leave this morning for New York, where he was to start rehearsals tomorrow with the "Firefy' company, having signed contract a few weeks ago with the owner, Arthur Hammerstein, to play an important role next winter.
 MT. Strung was in his tifty-second year and was a native of Broad Brook. While still in his teens he took part in amateur theatricals and showed himself we'll adapted to the histrionic art He was also a musi- clan of marked talent and had a pow erful bass voice.
 For nearly a quarter of a century he had been before the footlights and for a decade had played some of the principal singing parts in the most successful musical comedies. He scored a distinct hit in The Merry Widow and '"rhe Chaperones," re- maining with each play for three sea- sons He was also cast in The Yankee Consul,'' The Jewell of Ages and "The Land of Nod" His last musical comedy engagement was with "Her Little Highness, which was put on the road last sea- son. The piece was not the expected success and was taken off early in the year. During the balance of the win ter MT. Strung filled several vaude- vile engagements.
 For the past fourteen years he had made his home in Plainville having previously lived in the west He was
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
WANTED COIN BACK.
Ice Committee Fear That Ice Mau Was Trying to Make Fun of Them.

into city hall this morning to buy some ice tickets. A few minutes later the man returned and com plained that there was no ice at the municipal distributing station on Commercial street and he wanted his money back. Clerk Egan refunded his coin and few minutes later heard the other side of the story.
 Angelo Paonessa, of the ice com- mittee, reported that when the man left the ice house was just being filled up and there was plenty of ice to be had. He feared that the ice men were just playing trick on the ice committee.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

to summon Dr. Roger M. Griswold,
 who dressed her injuries.
 Mrs. Bolori said, on the witness l stand, that. when they changed the 1 injured woman's clothes, they found 1 bruises on her chest. She said Mrs. Badurka did not regain consciousness l unti! late hour Friday night. Asked what he had to say in re- gard to the matter, the accused said ] that his wife was to blame for all the trouble. He had asked her for some money with which to purchase shoes, he said, and was refused. Be- ing all unnerved owing to the fact that the closing of the brick yard had thrown him out of job, he hit her couple of times; once on the chest and once in the face. He did not think he had hurt her badly he said, and after putting the baby in her cradle, went to New Britain to look up job.
 Judge Griswold stated. in imposing the sentence, that the court knew that giving the accused what he de- served would place hardship on his family. It was his duty toward so- ciety in general. however. he said, to see that he received just punish ment for so disgraceful an act. The judge felt that the wife was, un- doubtedly. trying to shield her hus- band He concluded from the testi- mony that Badurka was not so drunk as to render him irresponsible. When the prisoner was informed that he would have to spend the next four months behind prison bars, he 1 broke down and wept, pleading with V~ the sentence suspended if he would promise to lead better life in the future. "What will become of my family?" he cried, picking up his four-years- old son in his arms and showering kisses upon his affection ately.
 Fined For Drunkeness. Britain, appeared before Judge Gris- wold this morning on charge of drunkenness and was fined one dol lar and costs. Upon complaint of Ken sington residents, Officer John Hackett went down to the railroad viaduct in Kensington Saturday afternoon and placed the accused under arrest. An- other fellow was in his company but
  The constable put Demerski into his wagon and drove over to the town lookup with him. At the sight of the bars, he became unruly and, it was only after consid era ble struggling, that the officer succeeded in locking him up.
 Demerski's mother was in court and she paid his fine and costs. which am ounted to fourteen dollars. "Jim" Johnson Returns. Jim" Johnson, the big negro pugil- ist, who spent several weeks here re- gently, training for battle with Sam Langford, the Boston Tar Baby, has returned for another stay on P. s. McMahon's farm in Kensington. Now he is training again to battle for honors with Sam Langford, who was unable to meet him at the completion of his last training term He will , fight him in New York, Wednesday 1 night of this week, providing a lame ness in one of his arms, disappears by that time.
 l. Joe Wolcott is also staying at the farm, acting as the big fellows trainer.
 Johnson, it will be remembered, was defeated by "Porky" Flynn, in Boston, soon after leaving here last time. .
 Return From England.
 The Misses Katherine and Adele Murray and Adele Bassett of Ken sington reached here last evening
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
Special Values in Bathing Suits for the Sea Shore Vacationists.

the find
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

in the morning, the aggregation Cap- tained by Smith gaining a victory over the Skinner nine by a score of 12 to '. Foreman Sullivan's batting and the base running of A. J. Bor- deau. who stole second when all sacks were uccupied were features of the game.
 Mrs. Baker Very III.
 Mrs. Everett Baker of Denver, Col who is visiting here with her daughter Miss Minnie Baker, is i'll with pneu- monia at the Maplehurst on West Main street and is said to be in critical condition. A trained nurse is in attendance.
 Mrs Baker is a former resident of Plainville. She had not visited here in thirteen years and the members of the Grange. of which she was an officer for years. had arranged to give her a reception Wednesday night. postponement.
 4.OOO Feet of Cement Walks.
 The laying of cement sidewalks on Pierce street in front of the property Of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy has been completed. Over 4,OOO feet of cement walks have been laid by the church around its property within tho past few years.
 The Trumbull Electric company started men today laying cement walk in front of its land east of the factory building. When this is com p]eted the company will have d con- tinuous stretch of cement walks around it's entire property.
 Brief Items.
 Sequassen clubs directors will hold business meeting this evening in Odd Fellows hall
 Herbert and Miss Jane Corwin are visiting with their grandmother in Springfield
 Miss Naomi Hart, who is i'll with rheumatic fever at her home on Broad street, was reported this morn
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
SEAL WIRELESS APpaRarr,s

New York, Aug. 10.--United States customs officers went out in the revenue cutter Calumet today and sealed up the wireless apparatus of ali vessels in the harbor flying the flags of the warning European powers This action follows the censorshin placed upon wireless stations along the coast to enforce the neutrality of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

Miss Gladys M. Wood. daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Wood, of No. 21 Winthrop street, has returned home after five weeks visit in Mt. Yer. non, N. r., with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Long.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ing to be resting comfortably. trained nurse is in attendance.

ing to be resting comfortably. A trained nurse is in attendance.
 Mrs. Norie L. Spencer of West Main street spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Morton in North Haven.
 Mrs. Henry Norway, who has been seriously i'll for the past two weeks, Is convalescing.
 Rev. Thomas Rooney of Crown, Pa, who is visiting his sisters, the Misses Rooney of this place, celebrated mass in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy yesterday morning.
 Carl w. Jones of Marion, Ohio, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Of ficer at the Colonial Inn.
 Miss Mary McGrath of Pine street is spending a week in New Haven with friends.
 Rev. L. H. Baker gave most force full sermon yesterday in the Advent Christian church. He used War" for his subject and spoke deploringly of the situation with which Europe is now confronted.
 The Misses Genevieve and Geneva Kennedy, twin sisters, who have been the guests of Mrs. Charles Roberts of West Main street, have returned to their home in South Glastonbury.
 Louis Meade and Nelson Delarme have gone to Fiskdale, Mass, where they will spend few days fishing.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

Now is the time to get your fur mace cleaned and repaired for the winter. If you need a new heater, see us. You will probably need some plumbing done before winter. Thls is the best time to have it taken care of. We carry a complete line or hardware of every description and WI be pleased to satisfy your wants. Plainville Hardware company, Whit ing street-advt.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

pkYe eooDs puKcH OF us
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
WAsHBURN WON SECOND
GAME FROM GARRISON

Sunday afternoon six autos
brought the ball team and root
ters down from Garrison to play
a second game with Washburn.
The rain interfered with the
game beginning on time, and
during the sixth inning all had
to run to cover until a shower
had passed.
The visitors were the first up
but they did not score until the
sixth inning and then they run
in three. In the eighth they
made four more. Our boys kept
plugging along making few at
time until they reached ten,
the last half of the ninth inning
was not played.
Some exceptionally good plays
were made by the local team and
all were properly rewarded by
the rooters. The game was a good
clean one all the way through.
There was no wrangling and all
abided by the decisions Of the
umpire, Chas. Fuglie of Turtle
Lake.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Visits Home After:
Long Absence
Now q Prominent Resident st
Canada and Doing Well IN
Adopted Country

Frank Falconer, oldest son Of
S. A. Falconer, was born and
raised on farm ten miles from
'Washburn. Ten years ago he
went to Canada and last week
made his first trip home to visit
relatives and friends. All were
glad to see him and hear of his
life in Canada.
Frank has a hardware store In
Athabasca, Alberta, frontier
town Of about 1000 Inhabitants
The town is in a wooded part OF
Canada where the crops are
good this year.
He is one Of the members OF
the city council and $l65, ,OW
water works system is being IN
stalled by them this year.
Since leaving here Frank has
become a benedict and is the
father of two handsome little
girls. He took his father back
with him and expects him to
stay a year or more. His health
has been very poor lately and
the change may do him good.
Frank looked and acted as
though Canada was a good place
in which to make home and
his home friends are glad to
hear Of his prosperity.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
BUSINESS MEN JOIN
IN PUTTING UP HAY

Bottineau, N. D., Aug. 5-Leav-
ing their sto ~ and offices, TWEEN.
ty Bottineau business men joined
like number of farmers of the
nearby district, spending Mon
day in "haying'' for Charles
Mckeen, who, because Of illness,
has been unable to care for his
farm work. With the tempera-
ture we'll over 80 degrees, the
business men and farmers piled
the forks industriously, eighty
tons of hay being stacked before
evening. The wives Of the good
samaritans served a chicken din
ner at noon and ice cream and
cake in the evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
BODY OF DROWNED BOY
FOUND IN MISSOURI RIVER

While fishing in the. Knife
river about mile south of
Stanton, last Sunday afternoon,
Geo. Ratofield, the engine watch
man for the N. P, at this place,
and Ray Strickland, the electrical
with Farrington's picture show
found the body Of little Howard
Brewster, who drowned at the
mouth of the Knife river several
weeks ago.
The body was caught on a
snag at the east bank of the
river and but small part was
visible above the water. The
proper authorities were at once
notified and the remains were
properly cared for.
Interment took place in the
Stanton cemetery, Sunday even
ing, Rev. Dean officiating-Ssan-
ton Republican.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
NO NEED TO HAVE WARS
IN A CIVILIZED COUNTRY

The farther me people OF the
world get away from class rule
and the nearer they get to peo.
pies rule, the less wars there will
be-. Monarch, disagree because
they want to disagree, and be-
cause of their disagreement they
90 to war and the masses Of the
people have to suffer in the
struggle. Ambition, pride, self:
ishness aud grtel, on the part OF
the ruling classes lead to war
BESIDES .nis Ill these later years
whrr the ra:>ses of the people
/ over the world have begun to &C:
lively work for more liberty and
a greater equality Of opportunity
the ruling and priviledged class
es are resorting to war under
various subterfuges to keep the
masses in subsection and to
continue special privilege. This
fact is beginning to dawn on the
people of the world and the
time is not far distant when the
ruling classes will not be per-
mitted to precipitate. war.
The people Of this nation, OF
Mexico, and of the whole world
owe a great debt Of gratitude to
President Wilson for his wise
handling Of the Mexican situa-
ton, and in this respect Ex-
President Taft is entitled to
great credit. Had Roosevelt beer
president now instead of Wilson,
this country would have been
long engaged in a disasterous
war with our neighbor to- the
south, and the United States
would not have occupied the posi-
ton that it now does in the re-
spect of the nations Of the world,
a position that will permit it 10
make friendly suggestions to the
warning nations Of Europe that
may be of great assistance in
bringing peace Of a permanent
nature in the near future.
Wars are not necessary. The
people of the United States
should be united in Woicing this
policy, as the moral weight com.
ING from such sentiment will
weigh nightly with every ciW-
i1ed nation on the face Of the
globe. Everybody should work
nightly for universal peace
Seachliefit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
TWO NEW sMos ooMPLET-
I'D NEAR GARRISON

Geo. L. Robinson Of Garrison
was down here Tuesday on busi-
ness He says he has just COM
pleted a cement silo on his Wolf
Greek ranch near COleharbor.
Gpo. Giffey has finished q
cement silo on his farm northwest
Of Garrison. d. s.
"A number Of silos have cen
built IN this county this year and
after the good crops have been
harvested . number Of more farm
.ers will plan on building ilos
before another year goeaiby. i I
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

reports, this is the first import
ant battle of the campaign. The
French with $1,000 men suffered
a serious check.
The exchange telegraph paris
correspondent says it is learned
reliably that the Russians have
gained important victories over
the Austrians.
At Brussels, official announce
mnet was made the Germans
evacuated Longdon fort at Liege
and is re-occuHed by the Bel
gians. The Germans appear to
have retreated at other points.
The condition Of the Belgian
army is good"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The ladies of Washburn have
fitted up a room to be used by
the. farmers wives when they
come to town to do their shopp-
ing. It is the room back Of the
Woman's exchange in the Wallln=
building on main street. The
room is free to- every one. Leave
your wraps and packages there
while shopping, 60 there to eat
your lunch that you have brought
with you and let baby take HE
noon nap on a comfortable couch
It is not q private home 60 o.
not feel afraid Of entering even:
|if you are not acquainted !. With
Miss Muauon who viii have charge
Of the room. She will sell yon
. cup Of hot coffee to have with
your lunch if you want it.