New Britain herald., 1914-08-01

New Britain and there is reason to believe that the macadam will be | damaged greatly by the truck. Local people argue that it seems to be up 1 to the selectmen to see that Plainville doesn't put up with something which 1 its neighbors have refused to bear. Took No Action. Action on the matter of changing l the arrangement of policing the streets has evidently been delayed by l the selectmen, as no decision was made at the regular meeting held last evening. Complaints of residents liv- ing near the center, who claim that the local constables are not giving satisfaction as patrolmen, were pre- sented to George S. Babcock, clerk of the board, whose authority over the police seems to be recognized, but he | neglected to turn them over to the members last evening"
 Tn board transacted routine busi- ! ness, spending the evening passing on bills.
 The criticism of the police arrange ment was discussed freely around the streets today and while It was the general opinion that the local con- stables should be given the preference In the selection of patrolmen, favor was given the argument that they should make an effort to improve conditions and should at least put stop to brawls and rowdyism around the center.
 Baseball Fans Discouraged.
 Rev. F. l.. Grants statement given in Thursdays Herald is generally re- sarded here as Sunday baseballs fin- lsh, as far as games at the Electric Field are concerned, and local fans who of late believed that there was d chance for the New Britain Skis to give exhibitions on the Sabbath are admittedly discouraged
 MT. Grant and other opponents of Sunday baseball seem determined to prevent the New Britain team from playing at the Electric Field and, as the law clearly prevents commercial ized sports of the Sabbath, it appears that Manager Scinski's hopes will not be realized this year at least. There is d strong sentiment in Plainville for Sunday baseball, but the fans will evidently have to be con- tent with amateur games unless the legislature makes a change in the law. May Build Block. James Minello is contemplating the erection of three story brick block on his property on Whiting street. He will have plans prepared in a short time and may award the con- tract this fall. MT. Minello intends to have his market located in the build ing, his lease in the present quarters expiring within a year.
 The removal of the postoffice to Whiting street will it is generally be- lieved, eventually bring the business of the town to the east side of the railroad crossing, and others besides MT. Minello, owning property on Whiting street are considering the erection of buildings.
 Brief Items. The Annex A. c. baseball team of New Britain and the Plainville A. C.. will play tomorrow at Woodford' s field. The game will start at 8 o'clock. The local nine has won four consecutive victories and expects to add another to its string tomorrow. Rev. F. l.. Grant will preach at the Congregational church tomorrow morning. MT. Grant will leave on Monday for Shoal Island, where he
  gational conference.
 Miss Catherine Mitchell of North Washington street is visiting in South Norwalk.
 F. D. Hastings has returned from Lake Champlain, where he spent sev- eral days.
 The Methodist church will be closed tomorrow, the members at- tending the services at the camp grounds. Large crowds are expected at the grounds tomorrow, the last Sunday of the camp meeting, and arrangements were made today to ac- commodate delegations of Methodists from several places in the state. The evangelistic service to be conducted by the Wesleyan gospel team will be one of the features of the day.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Bishop have returned from Panama where they have been for the past three years. MT. Bishop was employed on the canal. The couple intends to remain in this country.
 Rev. L. H. Baker, who recently re- signed as pastor of the Baptist church to become an evangelist, has accepted an invitation to conduct Sunay ser vices at the church during August. He will speak at both m forming and evening services tomorrow. In the morning holy communion will be cele- brated.
 Bruce H. Gilbert of the U. $. S. North Dakota has returned from Venezuela to Vera Cruz. He will cruise in Cuban waters this summer.