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New Britain herald., 1915-01-11

St Paul, Minn, Jan. 1l.-Marshall F. Wilder, author and humorist, died at a hotel Sunday of heart disease complicated by a slight attack Of pneumonia. Mir. Wilder had been in poor health for the last two weeks, and on Friday was forced to cancel his engagement at vaudeville theater.
 The body was sent to relatives in New York last night Since the death of his wife more than year ago, MT. Wilder had been visibly depressed, his friends said, and this had affected his health. Two weeks ago, he caught cold which developed into pneu- monia Saturday. He was much inn proved Saturday night, however, but carly Sunday collapsed.
 MT. Wilder who was born in Gen eva, N. Y., in 1859, became a public at an early age, and in this capacity appeared at one time before English royalty.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
BLOW POST OFFICE SAFE.
Ycggs at Burnside Disregard Paste
 board Sign.

Hartford Jan. 11.-Disregarding a large pasteboard sign, bearing the words, Safe not locked don't blow, |" attached to the com bination of the safe in the post office at Burnside. yeCgmen-prohably two-drillcd a hole in the safe. poured in nitrogIv- cerinc and blew it open yesterday morning at 3:55 o'clock. Nothing was in the safe except the record books of the office. The only money in the office was a bag containing 200 pcn- nies and the only stamps, S1 worth, were concealed in a book on q shelf between two other books
 Although the robbers ransacked the whole office, opening drawers and throwing a cabinet to tho floor. they obtained nothing for their labor. They did not touch anything in the store of Patrick T. tavanaugh, postma ster in which the office is situated and from which fl is divided by a psrti- tion and did not crack the safe in the store. which bore a sign similar to that attached to the post office safe.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11

Cars are so high from the ground many people have had difficulty in reaching them and there have been a number of falls as a result
 Good Skating.
 Large crowds of people, from this town and New Britain, took advan- tage of the splendid condition of the ice on local ponds yesterday, it be- ing estimated that there were more than 300 people on the Railroad pond and Hart's pond.
 The ice on the Peat Works pond in the southern part of the town measured eight inches in thickness yesterday morning. The Traut Brook company, which has control of the pond, has not yet filled it's houses, owing to the fact that the rain and warm weather came on only a short time after the work of harvest was begun.
 Those in charge of the work are anxious to complete the harvesting work as soon as possible and. to this end, are praying for either a severe cold spell or a few inches of snow. If the ice on the pond becomes cov- cred with snow, the men plan to break holes at tWenty-fOot intervals The weight of the snow and ice will be sufficient to force water up through the holes which, coming in contact with the snow, will melt it. The off, cials figure that the ice will be thick enough for cutting in very short time under these circumstances, as it is an acknowledged fact that three inches of water on top of the ice will fro he depth will freeze under the ice.
 Berlin Briefs.
 The Berlin grange will give a whist party tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Dickinson of Ken sngton
 The kensington Methodist church will hold a cottage prayer meeting to- morrow evening at the residence of Henry J. Colbey, Jr. The places at at which the meetings will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings will be announced later
 c. McClintock of Garretsville, Ohio, father of Mrs. Charles Risley, will spend the winter at her home on Worthington ridge. He is expected to arrive in town next Thursday.
 A son was born yesterday to Con- stable and Mrs. Enrieo Polo. ,
 A meeting of the town school com 1 mittee will be called this evening in 1 the town court room. Various mat l ters of interest will be considered.
 Ernest Brown, caretaker of Major | WilcoX's place has purchased d Cadil- lac automobile and Herbert Damon has become the owner of a Ford.
 Miss Jennie D. Ellsworth has re- moved to Windsor, Conn.
 A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Mstieri
 There is but little improvement in the condition of Assessor Fred Hub hard of East Berlin, who is suffering with pneumonia.
 Mrs. George Salons returned 10 New York Saturday after having spent several days as the guest of | East Berlin friends.
 Mrs. r. Griswold of East Berlin has rEeumonia.
 Assessor Willard I. filling stated this morning that the board of as- sessors will complete its work this week
 The Cosy Corner Social club will give a masquerade ball at Forestcrs' hall tomorrow evening. Judd's or chestra will furnish the music. A cash prize will be awarded.
 There will be a debate on Woman Suffrage at the Kensington Methodist church this evening, members of the | Mems Lyceum being the disputants.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
Hartford Junk Dealer May Be A-
 Taigned in Court.
TRINITY MUSICAL CLUBS COMING
Glee and Mandolin Organizations Ap- pear Here Friday Evening-Death of Former East Berlin Man-Im- proyement at Railroad Station.

Casually glancing out through the rear window of her home in kensing- ton this morning, Mrs. Harry Chap ~Man saw a ragpicker proving about her backyard, searching for junk. She watched his movements very closely as he approached her chicken coop and was surprised to see hlm withdraw a dead chicken from barrel with put and hand it to a small boy, ac- companying him, who quickly slipped v into a bag he carried.
 Mrs. Chapman thought nothing of the loss of the fowl, but believing that the ragpicker might be the per son who has been making raids in some of the henneries of the vicin- lty, hurried out to summon Officer William J, Ritchie. The officer ap- prehended the suspect and, after as- certaining that he had stolen nothing sy5e of value released him. He took ais license number, which was "Hart- ford 96," later notifying Prosecutor William H. Gibney.
 The prosecutor is Investigating the case and an arrest may be made. MT.
  when he went out to feed his poul- ry this morning and threw it into the barrel from which the pcddler took it.
 Red Cross Concert. - The event of the season for Ser lin is the concert to be given Friday evening, January 15, at the Town hall in Warrington by the Trinity college musical clubs. The proceeds are to be given to the Red Cross fund, so With the double incentive of an even- lng of good entertainment and a most worthy object, the audien"r promises to be one that will fiji 'nC hall. Tickets are already sclina rapidly. The Glee club is in fine slupe under its new trainer, and there is d local interest in the club from the fact that Sidney Hungerford of New Britain and Edward Cowles of kensington are members
 The following is the program which is to be carried out: There's a College on the Hill'.... ..............Sa Stafford Waters, 'S1
 Combined Clubs. My Love. e".........H. W. Parker
 Glee Club. "Yankee Dandy. "...A. J. weidt
 Mandolin Club. Selections
 Trinity College Quartet "Oh, That We Two Were Maying" ......... Ethelbert Nevin
 Glee Club. Recitation.
 H. l.. Brainerd, '15.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
MAY VETO BILL.
Wilson Rciterates Opposition to Lit eracy Test in Immigration Bill.

Washington, Jan. 11.-President Wilson today reiterated his opposi- don to the literacy test in the imml- grafton bill to a delegation of women from Chicago, headed by Jane Ad- dams, who asked that he veto the measure. The president did not state definitely an intention to veto the bill, but the women said they were hopeful he would. Speaking for the delegation, Miss Addams told the president that many foreigners who could not pass the literacy test later learned to read and write and made excellent citizens.
 MT Wilson told the delegation he had long been of the opinion that literacy test was not a proper method of determining qualifications of for eigners to enter the United States
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
BUY POPE PROPERTY

passed today transferring from the receivers of the Pope Manufacturing company to the Pratt and Whitney company. the Capitol avenue property of the former concern, for S300,000. Permission to sell was granted by the superior court some weekks ago. The Pratt and Whitney company will begin manufacturing there at once.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
COLLECTORS
Waterbury NtaI1
 Violation of

Meriden, Jar
 Thomas J. Ked collector for thd who was arrestd day at the roqui thorities, for a1 state usury lav1 Saturday, wherj city court todav| fixed at $500. | against him. l
 The city attti
 about 200 Meril made victims o1 he intimated ~ might be lnadej
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
WILLIMAN BY
Blaze SaturtIa V
 Estirna ted q

Willinaantic, most serious fil sulting in q loa tween $s0,00o threatening at ! started Saturdal chine shop of conducted by | located in the
 House, on Mat and several a} was soon burnd
 The Thread \ of the one in N and conducted caught fire and fire then ca ugh s three story VI ly in front of and this. too, V
 The Hooker tel in the city, of Main and Ba with it's conteT threatened and as if this build1 was saved by h of the hremen.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
PROF. 1

Wellesley, Ma erine Conan, p1 economies and q college, died tod year. She was a Rra duate of tlI igan. She had Il
 Wellesley facult]
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
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Washington. dent Marshall ad he empowered 1 sional committed al opening Of q March under al proved today b
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
With the Polo Teams,

With the Polo Teams. The Kensington Independents bowed before the superior ability of the Rangers of New Britain in d fast game of ice polo played at the rail- road pond yesterday afternoon. When the whistle blew for the end of the game the score stood 3-2 in favor of the Hardware city athletes, whose most brilliant player was C. Danberg. The lineup was as follows:
 Rangers. Independents. 
 First Rush.
 '. Danberg ........... FltzSerald
 Second Rush. Burckhardt ........ McCabe, Kingo
 Center.
 Hi!ander ....... Mckeon, Corr
 Halfback.
 Snltn . OCOnnell
 Goal
 The All Stars of Jacobs corner trimmed the Pirate Athletic club team to the tune of 2-1 in another game of ice polo staged yesterday. H. Wall featured for the local team and John Benson for the opposing aggregation. "Bill' Ryan acted as umpire and Peter Conoy was time keeper. The Rangers of New Britain defeated the Worthingtons by a score of 5-1.
 Patrick Kane Dead.
 East Berlin residents will be inter- ested to learn of the death of a for mer toWnsman, Patrick Kane, at West Springfield. A number of years ago he conducted d large farm in the Nil- lage and he was well known here abouts. At the time of ais death he was cighty-five years old. His body was brought to New Britain today for burial in the new Catholic cemetery. Officers of the Berlin Congregation al church report d record attendance at the session yesterday. there hav- ing been 197 children present. Of course there have been times when the Sunday school attendance has eX- ceeded this figure, but those were special occasions.
 There were large congregation present at all of the local churches yesterday, probably as a result of the beautiful weather. At the Berlin church, Rev. Samuel A. Fis<c spoke very interestingly upon the subject, "Vision." ''Thc Denominational Boards and Our Relation to Them' is the topic which was discussed at the Senior Christian Endcavor society meeting in tho evening. The pastor lead in the discussion.
 The Mems class of the church met yesterday in the southwest upstairs room in the chapel. The class is an experiment. and if satisfactory, it will have permanent quarters.
 II was announced in the church calendar yesterday that the offering week ago, which was for the work of Rev. George M. Mcclellan amount ed to $17.S0. Yesterday. the offer in- was for homo purposes and next Sunday it will be for the American board.
 Move Away to" Wintc"
 MT. and Mrs George Kron Of Ror- lin will move to New Britain in few days to take up their residence on Stanley street for the remaining win- ter months. They will return to Der lin about the middle of March
 Improvement at Depot.
 A cindcr wa ll< has been laid along the south side of the Middletown branch track at the Berlin passenger station In making it possible for ladies and children to board the trains from the south side this fills long felt want The steps on the
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
St5O.0OO RAYONNE FIRE

BaNonne, N. J., Jan. 11.-Fire to-
 day destroyed the larger part of the plant of the Precious Wood Handling company here with loss of s15O,0O0.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11

"Humoreske' Anton Dvoiak
 Mandolin Club. Cello solo.
 Roderic Pierce, '16. Swing Along. .. Will Marion Clark
 Glee Club Meath the Elms' A. F. Burgwin, S2
 Glee Club
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11
fvc'ine La0gden's Death hEtcncd
 by Pda|ytiC Shocks.
BRAKEMAN HAS INTERNAL INJURIES
Miss Langdon's Funeral to Be Held TOmOrrOW-Elmcr Hutchings Falls From Train: His Injuries May Be l'utal-RcadS Annual Report.

Miss Eveline M. Langdon. a life long resident of Plainvillc died yes terday at the horne of Willis Correll of West Main street after an illness of several months. She suffered from ailments incident to old age, and paralytic shocks, with which she was recently affected, hastened her death.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the home of Franklin r. F'risbie, 122 West Main street. Services will be conducted at the house, Rev F. L. Grant officiat- ing. Burial will be In West ceme- tcry.
 Miss Langdon was a native of Plainville She was born May 10, 1S4O, while this town was d part of Pennington. She was a daughter of Anon and Chloe (Bradley) Langdon, who died several years ago. She was one of the oldest members of the local Congregational church, having joined that body in 1858.
 Her only near relative surviving is Mrs. Cornelia E. Blakeslee of s Church street, cousin, with whom she made her home for fourteen years. Mrs. Blakeslee is in the care of a nurse herself and when Miss Langdon's illness became critical it was necessary to move her to MT. Cor relIS house.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11

ing at 7:30 in the church Some in- tercsting reports will be presented and there will also be election of officers for the ensuing year.
 A large attendance is desired and arrangements have been made for social to be held in connection with the business session. Refreshments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11


 and there will also be election of officers for the ensuing year.
 A large attendance is desired and arrangements have been made for social to be held in connection with the business session. Refreshments will be served
 Sullivan Moving Here.
 John L. Sullivan, of Hartford, who recently took over the cafe conducted for d number of years by Thomas G. Russell. will move his household effects here tomorrow. He will live in the flat formerly occupied by the Rus sell family.
 Since the property was sold to the Hopkins Brewing company of Hart ford, some improvements have been made. The redecorating of the up per floor was completed today by Con- tractor John A. Larson.
 Odd Fellows to Install
 Sequasson lodge, l. O. O. F., will hold an important meeting Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall when the officers for the ensuing term, elected at recent meeting, will be installed The exercises will be in charge of Dis trict Deputy M. Deetus of Bristol, who will be assisted by his staff, selected from stephen Terry lodge in the neighboring city.
 An oyster supper will be served during the evening and the Odd Fel- lows have also made other plans for the entertainment of their guests.
 Brief Item.
 John A. Larson, of this place, at tended the annual convention of the master painters held in Hartford Sat urday.
 Harold Newell entertained at whist Saturday night at his home on Maple street. Lester Goddard won the first prize, second honors going to Mrs. Goddard while the consolation award fell to H. L. Foster.
 Miss Maude Ryder was the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. F.. Warfield of Hartford. over Sunday.
 Henry Bryant has filled his Ice houses with twelve inch ice and has also supplied his neighbors in the Scotts swamp district. While tho harvesting was in progress Hiram Lowrey fell into the pond and got his annual ducking in the icy waters.
 A meeting of the directors of Se- quassen club will be held this eve- ming at o'clock in Odd Fellows hall. Business of importance is to be con- sidered.
 The Grange will give a public whist Wednesday evening in it's hall on Pierce street.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank VinoI are wis iting at the home of Jackson Mckee on Park street.
 The Women's foreign missionary society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. S. r. Williams
New Britain herald., 1915-01-11

(IGt CnCCkS EOT Ifcco.
 A. H. Condell, J. B. Minor, F. $. Neal F. B. Newton and A. H. Dress CT late Saturday received checks from the Bristol and Plainville TramWay company to satisfy judgments rem dered recently by the superior court favoring the plaintiffs in the suits brought to recover damages for trees killed by gas escaping from the companys mains. Payment was made by Noble F. Pierce, counsel for the company.
 The arrival of the checks dissipates the idea that the company proposed to carry the suits to the supreme court.
 The plaintiffs in the action acted as a committee representing all the property owners who lost trees and they presumably will now call a meeting to present their report. Ex- cept in their own cases, the litiga- tion thus far simply proved the company's liability for the death Of the trees and the other property owners will now havc to act individu- ally to collect damages.
 It is not expected, however, that the company will force the remaining claimants for damages to go into court and the cases will probably be 1 settled in amicable fashion.
 Reads Annual Report.
 Rev. H. T. Walsh yesterday read 1 for his people the annual reports of | the Church of Our Lady of Mercy in | this place and St Matthews parish in Forestville, which is also under 1 his Jurisdiction Father Walsh has | charge of St. Patricks church in Pennington in addition to the churches above mentioned and the Catholics in that town will be given a statement of it's condition later.
 Father Walsh's report showed that the finances of the church in Plain vile are entirely satisfactory. Dur ing the year the receipts were more than enough to cover the running ex- penses and the debt on the church property is now but s1,350
 Funeral of Albert HuItenus.
 Funeral services for Albert Hull t. nus, who died Thursday, were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from , his home on East street, and at 2:30 , from the Swedish Congregational , -hurch. of which he was a member. I Rev. MT. Carlson, the pastor, off, f .iatcd :
 MT. Hultcnus had many friends in f plainville and vicinity and the many f 7oral tributes testified to the esteem 6 n which he was held in the com 
 The intcrment was in West come cry.
 Congregational Annual. The annual meeting of the Congre- l ;ational church will be held this even- (
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-10

man of the Nou-Partison convention hoFe, he was reelected to the Legls. la,oro and in the pre-legislatiye eau. GUS was supported by bis colleagues from ,he First Division for the Speak ership, but failed Of election but 2 short few votes. Ho wos honored by boing chosen temporary Speaker at tac present session.
 Representative shoup has served without compensation as superintend- ont of the Territorial Pioneers Home at Sitka since it was opened July 4, l9is under an act passed by the First Legislature. He has been instromen- tai in promoting Legislation whica has been of great benefit to tho First Division and Is wholesome, likoable and agreeable citizen
 One or Che best testimonials of the esteem In which his fellow-men hold him was a voluntary letter which was framed by the old Pioneers of the Sit So Home. and sent to Juneau by them 70 be published.
 Representative Shoup belongs to the Elks. Arctic Brotherhood. and Pion- eers of Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-10
Sketches of Candidates

The following sketches of Chicagos
 Mayorolity candidates are from the
 Chicago Herald
 Robert M. Schweitzer, Democratic standard bearer. has been the good
 fellow of Democracy. Five years ago
 he entered politics actively after thir-
 ty gears of private business life. In
 his race for the county clerkship he
 showed such strength he at once be- came possibility" His subsequent career as county clerk, had widened his circle of friends and increased his popularity as @ sound business man. Mir. Sweitzer is native-born chico- goan. He is 46 years old and a mem Der of score or more organizations clubs, leagues. and associations. He was educated in the public schools and at St. Patricks Commercial Acad- emy. He is a connection by marriage of his political packer, Roger Suili- van.
 William Hale Thompson Republican candidate for mayor was alderman from the Sound ward During his term of office he was Instrumental in hav- ing Chicago's first free municipal playground opened at Twenty-Fourth street and Wabash Avenue. He has been we'll known athlete and pat ron of outdoor sports for many years. He was captain of the champion foot ban team of the country for two sea sons, and more recently has gained note as a yachtsman. He was born in Boston, Mass, in 1869, and therefor | i5 a year younger than Mr. Sweitzer He has given much time to cattle ranches in Nebraska, Wyoming and 4 Montana In politics he has been a leader of the anti.Deneen forces.
 Charles M Thompson, Progressive Y choice for mayor is the youngest of he nominees. He was sent to the council In 1908 by the Twenty-fitth l ward after an exciting contest with ! .he Republican organization. He sery- sd there until 1912, when he was sent l 70 Congress. Last November he was defeated for reelection He is S6 years old and one Of the strongest leaders Of the city. He vas active in the council in working or reforms in the building ordinance. or bathing benches and against recz- ess automobilists. By profession MT. Thompson Is a lawyer and at one time