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New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

ground that the accused had not had a fair trial. The. conviction in the second case is now affirmed by the court of last resort, one year one month and twelve days after four or Becker's accomplices in the murder Of Herman RosenthaI paid with their lives the penalty eAacted by the law.
 It cannot be said that Becker is the victim of popular clamor, for more than two years and ten months have elapsed since Rosenthal was shot clown in cold blood in a public street On the morning of the day that he was to reveal Becker's blackmailing prac- tices to a grand jury. Two years and seven months have elapsed since Becker was first found guilty, and more than a year has passed since his second conviction.
 The legal rights Of no man accused c,f "a capital crime in this state have ever been more carefully safeguarded than were the rights of this grating police lieutenant who has twice been found guilty of instigating a deliber- ate murder in the hope of hiding his shameless betrayal of public duty.
 It is a singular twist of fate that the district attorney who twice brought about the convection of Becker is now the governor of New York and holds in his hands the scales of life and death. Mir. Whitman has the. power to commute the sentence that has been passed upon the former police lieutenant, but it was only year ago that he asked a 1ury to find Becker guilty of murder in the first degree. and no new evidence has since been brought to light that might raise a doubt as to the justice Of the yer dict.
 As the case stands, Becker is now headed straight for the electric chair that took the lives of four of his ac- complices, and he has no title to mercy that they did not have He has rather less claim by reason of his former position in the New York police force and the power he was aDle to exert over the gunmen who did the actual killing.
 The Rosenthal murder was more than a murder. It was conspiracy against the public safety of the people of New York. If there could be such a crime under the law as treason against municipality, that crime was committed through the operations of Becker and his asso- ciates. When the powers of govern ment for the protection of property and life can thus be perverted into systematized campaign against prop , erty and life, no penalty Known to the statute books is excessive. And the criminal elements of New York city still need the lesson
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Making War Popular. (Bridgeport Telegram

Germany, it is reported, is taking official movng pictures of the war op- eratons in order to ''popularize" the war. If this result is to be achieved the pictures will have to be even more carefully censored than are the off, cial accounts which are allowed to creep out.
 Pictures of German soldiers with their heads blown off, heir bodies dismem bered, will not make war pop ular Pictures of troops advancing In close formation against machine gun fire and falling over in sickening heaps as though moved by.a monster scythe, will not make war popular. Nor is it even certain that. moving pictures showing the effect of , the German gunfire upon the emmy will do very much toward establishing war; fare in the public mind as sort of parlor entertainment.
 If the German war pictures are truthful and acurate, they might well be imported into this country as the most striking of arguments against war. If they are not truthful and ac- curate they will not carry much weight anyway.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Yanden Sauglht Again. Brooklyn Eagle)

There is intense resentment in East hampton particularly and throughout all of eastern Long Island this morn ing over the statement made by Prof. Yandell Henderson of Yale that '';. crop of war babies" resulted from the encampment at Montauk Point fol- lowing the Spanish American war.
 With blood fairly at the boiling point. men have unhesitatingly char actertzed the story as pure fabrication. They regard it as a slur on the entire population of that community and many of them openly demand re- traction and an apology.
 It is pointed out. that there are practically no residents in the arena that was then, in 1898, occupied by the troops at Camp Wyckoff. Not even the hotel now there was stand ing, and residents are at loss to un- derstand what Prof. Henderson can have to base his accusation upon. As matter of fact, too, Easthampton village, the nearest village of any size to Mantauk Point, is 20 miles away from where the troops were en- camped, and residents say it would be practically impossible for troops to have visited that village anyway.
 The flat-footed statement made by Prof Henderson is this:
 Away from ordinary social re- straints men always do such things. It is rare for a militia company hero to have a field day, or a college class to hold a reunion without certain percentage making beasts of them selves. There was crop of war babies over on Long Island after our soldiers left Montauk Point in 1898.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
The Superior Pacifists. lNn.. nlnn DaU

"War-the whole abominable idea of blood wiping out insults-is medic val and does not appeal to me as req sonable,' writes Eugene Boissevain to the American League to Limit Arm ament.
 Does Mr. Boissevain imagine that he is giving expression to a new or exceptional sentiment Who, if you please, in this country at least does not believe that blood vengeance for insult is medieval? To whom, pray, does such idea appeal? MT. Boisse- vain need not imagine that because the thought of war makes him shud- der he is built of finer clay than the rest of us. It makes us all shud- der, though some of can imagine cir cumstances in which it is better to conquer the shudders and get busy defending our wives and children.
 But will Mr. Boissevain or any of the other members of his ultra pa- cifist organization tell us that he thinks it medieval and barbaric to quit having anything to do with an individual who repeatedly slaps your face-or nation which does the same thing? Should we continue to maintain friendly relations with Ger many if she refuses to comply with our demands made in the name of humanity, and pretend that all is well between us? Just where do the pac- fists stand on this matter of cutting Germany off our calling list?
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY.

Memorial day is soon to be ob- served. Plans have been made for the annual tribute to the soldier dead of this city. The marshalls and com nlanders have issued their orders for the parade and school observances.
 The day in this year of all years, comes upon Sunday. When the num- Der of soldiers dead of the world is being increased by the thousands daily, when the grim reaper equipped with field guns and shrapnel is talk ing his toll of the nations of the earth, when the spfrit of legal mur- der smiles with appreciation of the work of his human pawns, our nation will watch the remnant of an army of American fighting men parade down the streets in honor of their companions, removed by war or tho scythe of Father Time. Our holiday will be held on Monday. But Sunday the day of peace and quiet, of har- mony and thanksgiving $ the 30th of
 
 world is at war. that we should have our Memorial day of the war of the past upon the Lords day.
 Doubtlessly in every city observing Memorial day there will be bigger turn out than ever, this year. The veterans, of course, are fewer. The interest in things, is naturally at a greater point just now than it has ever been before. The desire to do all that is possible to show reference to the Stars and. Stripes should be more predominant when it is the only flag that floats over peaceful na- tion of any size. Memorial day this year has a deeper significance than it has had in the past and this fact must be realized by all.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Rumania's Strength.
(New York Times.) )

The Teuton's next most dangerous neighbor, on the point of turning ene- my, is Rumania. She, too, has na- tional aspirations, future to seek in war, an army more to be feared for its size than any other in Europe, and an understanding with the anti German allies to whom Italy has just gone over. Rumania will almost certainly follow suit. 1t will be very serious matter for Germanic cause. Some critics who make no great difficulty of Italy's participation, which has been fully discounted and prepared for beforehand, are dubious about the effect of Rumania's join ing in. If she acted promptly it would divide the strength of the Ger man allies, who would then have. to face all ways at once, being quite encircled.
 Rumania lies like a crescent on the east of Austria-Hungary, and if her 500 or 500 miles of frontier should change from neutral to enemy, then the combined frontiers of Germany and Austria-Hungary, all the way around, would be enemy frontiers, save for a few miles of contact with Switzerland, and the line between Holland and Germany Switzerland hardly counts, as it occupies a place unique, entirely surrounded by com batants, touching lines with Austria, Germany France, and Italy and her self at peace with all of them.
 The Rumanian army is thought to be one of the most efficient in the world. The regular establishment in timd of peace was so organized as to m con a a nf coY what less than 300,000 men. Back of those al, Rumanian manhood of mili- tary age. They are a military people. Service in arms is compulsory, and it's period is twenty-one years. The po- tential military strength of the coun- try, therefore, up to the point of ex- haustion, is limited only by the equip ment available, and that has been rapidly increased. Probably Rumania is now in position to release highly trained, perfectly equipped army of more than 500,O 900 men, with a great. reserve in waiting, out of total populationlation of IA mill lions.
 The country is all the more formid- able and efficient in war by reason Nof being self-sustaining in foods In normal times there is large ex- portable surplus of grain. For some time after the beginning of the war Germans were wont to say that. if the food problem became acute Ger many would go over and take Ru- mania. But taking is not so easy now, and so far from Germany reach ing out across Austria Hungary 10 commander Rumania's surplus of food, it is not improbable that she fears Rumania even more than she fears Italy, not that Rumania is stronger than Italy, but that she oc- cupies one of the wars most strate- gic places, physically, economically, and chronologically.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Shall We Prepare? (New Haven Union. }

President Hadley's strong declara- tion that we are too little prepared for defensive warfare, endorsing Pres ident Hibben of Princeton who has made similar statement, echoes d belief which seems to be a majority opinion if one can judge from wide reading of newspapers and periodi- calls. Dr. Hadley said
 There are two ways for a nation to become involved in an interna- tional controvery One is to be too much prepared for war The other is to be too little prepared for war"
 Few people will be found to doubt the assertion that Germany was in the first boat-too much prepared for war No one can question the fact that Belgium was too little prepared.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Ita1y's Problem. Stamford Advocate. )

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 < Says a valued exchange concerning Italy's entrance into the war: ''sus- ricion of the virtue of her action is naturally increased by her long delay ' in choosing sides on which to fight" We cannot but think this Is a nislead- ing way of stating the case and is un- just to Italy. Her long delay was not 'in choosing Sides on which to fight" but in choosing whether to join the British French Russian allies in the field or stay out of the conflict alto- gether. There is 8 distinction with a differences profound and significant difference when it comes to be more carefully examined than the writer of the words above quoted seems to have given it. There has been no prob- ability or even question from the first of Italys choosing to fight as an ally of Austria Hungary. We may even go further with confidence, and say that would have been an imprac- ticable proposition had it been mooted No Italian ministry or par lament, not the king himself, could have aligned the Italian army and navy on the side of Austria. Military discipline can compel a squad, or a company, a regiment, or even a brigade, to obey, orders. But if a whole army revolts, that's the end of it. No, the question impending in italy for the last eight or nine months was whether to join the Allies Or re- main neutral. There were good argu- ments on both sides of the proposition, and from the points of view-both legitimate--of enlightened self-in- terest and patriotism. At last the de- cision has been made, as the result of an : ever-growing conviction that Italian honor and interests required her to actively help the powers that were really fighting her battle, for victorious Austria meant the extinc- tion of all hope of incorporating "un- redeemed Italy" in the country where it properly belonged. It meant that the further side of the Adriatic should hereafter be an 'enemy's country" throughout It's entire length, and such an enemy!-traditional, hereditary, implacable, and inspired with plans and ambitions whose realization must necessarily place Italy in a subordi- nate if not in a wholly dependent position as a Mediterranean power.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

Oscar Beck, of Canton, Ohio, was sentenced to from two to twenty one years in the state penitentiary for kill ing a woman while driving an auto mobile recklessly.. The judge sus- pended sentence. however, provided tn accused refrained from driving an automobile, stayed on the water wagon and contributed $100 annually to the Y. w. c. A. Justice tempered with mercy seems to be the attitude of the Ohio court.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
STATION NAMES CHANGED.
On Line in Connecticut of Central Nc
 a England Hallway.

winsted, May 27.-Coincident Nit1 the going into effect of the new sura] ner time table on the Central Ned
 England Railraw on June 6, it was an nounced today the following chanye( m names of stations on the Hnc \ Connecticut will also be effective;st, s Clarksyille changed to Griflius s| North Bloomfield to Barnard: Straa ton Brook to Stratton: collinsyill| Junction to High street. Cherry Brooi to Cherry; Colcbrook to Lawrence
 Norfolk Summit to Summit; West Nod folk to Haystaok; Blake's summit q Washington; Chapinville to Tocoric.'
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
Churches and Recreation.
(Troy Times. l

The remarkable change in the atti- tude of the churches as regards rec reation is indicated in numerous ways. In many places churches are taking on an "institutionaP' character and making provision not only for the spiritual and intellectual needs of par lshioners but for reasonable indul- gence in innocent and healthful re- taxation. Some ministers have de- clared themselves in favor of setting up billiard tables and furnishing other means of enjoyment. A typical proposition is that of the pastor of prominent Methodist Episcopal church in Watertown. who has in- augurated movement looking to the esta ablishment of gymnasium and recreation rooms, with an addition to. the present edifice to assure the requi- site space While the matter has not yet been fully dcided, there seems to be every likelihood of the project being carried out The Watertown Times gives the facts and notes that several churches in it's city have al- ready provided gymnasiums and es-: tablished social centers. At least one of the churches has bowling alleys and billiard room, and it is inti. mated that others may follow suit. Commenting on this development the Times remarks: "It is a trend of the times and one that is most health full. Many is the mature man to-. day who looks back upon the church experiences of his youth as dark spots because he was not made phys sically fit to undertake the church life Even if the boys ran about the basement where the Ladies' Aid so- ciety was holding Supper hands went up in hohhor. The boys meant nothing by it; it was simply the work ing off of the surplus energy of youth. Churches today recognize that recre- ation and religion work well together. Healthful recreation makes healthful and vigorous religions and thatsis what the world wants today The church is and always has been one of the greatest of uplifting forces. In these
 early days of the twentieth century it seems to have awakened to a full perception of opportunities for good lying in the direction of encourag-s ing healthful exercise and to be de- termined to make the sound mind Tn q
 sound body an ally of righteousness.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
NAMED ELECTIONS HEAD.
Now York Republican Gets s5,o00
 Near Job from Whitman

Albany, May 27.-Dr. FrederN Marshall, of New York. was nainf superintendent of elections by Govei nor Whitman today. .
 Dr. Marshall was associated w1t the framers of the bill reorganizih the office of the superintendent q elections passed at the last session 4 .he legislature. He succeeds t1oh| R. voorhis, New York; w J. HiiisH Buffalo. and John Palace. Bro4 port. His salary is s5,00o aniiua ly.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

Having done our duty in struggling with the pronunciation of Przysnel, Ypres, Liege, etc, we will not turn our attention to Cervignano. Friuli and Carnioli. The predominant feature of the next generation will be prom inent jaw bones if the war keeps up much longer. Suppose we must obtain an education some way.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
SWEDISH BAPTIST CoNFERrsNCE;

New Haven May 27-The Swedish Baptist conference for the district which embraces New York, New Jer- sey, Delaware, Southern Pennsylvania and Connecticut, opened in the Law renee Street church ofsthis denomf- nation today. The conference ser mon was by Rev. c. A. Gordh. The sessions will extend through several days and will be devoted to consid : eration of many departments of de- nominational work.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
E HILL GOLF CLUB.

Eorbin and William Sloper. of the Maple Hill Golf club. e forward and asked the nbers of the organization if
 d consider 1t reasonable to
 Y raise in the-dues and to
 From their own pockets for
 pney to erect q substantial
 Structure that may be used
 Purposes. The facilities for
 hd dinner parties at the
 Ruse are very limited.
 ko young men have struck
 Keynote of the idea of every
 b or socially inclined older e Community who is 9 mem-
 s club. Unfortunately, the been a golf club purely and
 (which means that it has be-
 gathering place of only rested in the ancient and
 game. Any element of asure and recreation is a 63 the community. The idea ening the scope of the local good one.
 |pfecaution should be taken if ae is put throug h to insure member is having the advan- t he is paying Tor. socia- |d friendliness are pig assets &lb It will be necessary that of sufficient moral rectitude Eraember may go out to the ISe and be certain that when ss there he will be made well, the circle that happens to be
 If he is alone it would be lat upon all to help him in his 'or relaxation and entertain With this spirit existing it tot take long to raise the E funds and add to New source of perpetual pleasure Iit. With the spirit lacking. {. if built, will bea monument nepaory of what might have I should have been, but can
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
INNOCENT OF MURDER NOTES" Handwriting Expert Declares Regard
 ing Leo Frank.

Atlanta, Ga. May 27.-Albert S. Osborn, a handwriting expert, sub- mitted a report to Governor Siaton yesterday. Expressing belief that Leo M. Frank, had nothing to do with the murder notes which played an important part in his trial In his original report Osborn has stated the notes might have been written at the suggestion of or with the collision of Frank. &
 After subsequent study, however, Osborn declared his conviction that James Conley, the negro who testi- fled he wrote the notes at Franks dictation, did not have intelligent assistance" in preparing them. 2*,
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
SIMILAR TO 1859 DEGREE.
Proclamation of Austrian Emperor
 Sent to Premier Stucrgkh.

Rome, May 26, via Paris, May 27, 1925 a. m.-Commenting upon the proclamation of Emperor Francis Jo- sep& of Austria contained in a letter sent on May g to former Premier Stuergkh, the Tribuna points out that the proclamation is strikingly similar to that issued by Francis Joseph on the eve of the war of 1859.
 Austria is charged by the Tribuna with having adopted in 1859 a tenn porizing and threatening policy in the hope of averting hostilities. Piedmont answered by crossing the Ticino river, which led to the brilliant victories of San Martino and Solferino.'
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
TRIBUTEs TO vANDERBILT,

New York, May 27.-Tributes to the memory of Alfred c. Vanderbilt. who perished with the sinking of the steamship Lusitania. were paid today in memorial services held at the home of his mother. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, here. Relatives and friends only attended the service. Mir. Van derbilts body was not recovered after the Lusitania sank, although a long search was made for it.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

Pity the fellow that has his over April, April in May, and now We get ready for March. Suggest that the weather man be examined under the civil service law. Maybe he is so busy watching the war he doesn't know what date it is.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27
RAIDS AND AIR RAIDS.

her Zeppelin raid on England Eted in the days gr1st of news.
 the attention that has been tO former raids was attracted
 one, due to the faculty of the
 to become used to most any pf1 The inhabitants of the coast towns ares pr obably con-
 on the lookout TOT the long afuraI machines that carry and destruction Tn their holds seenns to be little surprise when 4een however, ana the people
 look for safe pface to stay he visitor has been driven off. erman authorities seem to be ltly at work to impress upon Fitish people that they are a to be considered in the war. Ks as if a strange policy were pursued however as the sight of 5sss
 air craft in English skies lfelp the work of recruiting in
 that published reports of the kg on the continent could not do. pss of life in England due to the hid was small and no com k8 were killed. When a nation, s n and children are being killed ' usual upshot Is that the men snlist much quicker and endure sr hards1iIps to stop the practice. different Tenure is the despatch E of air raids by the allies over s held by Germany. According e reports a large number of sol- in Ostend met their death after RropptAg of bombs by an allied npand squadron of allied aero- E destroyed an important chemi- Eorks in Germany. It seems that planes are being put to q more mute bellicose use than those o1 aany. We seldom near. for some countable reason, possibly be. there is nothing of the sort te sd of attacks by German air crafi lied military bases. Just why the aaras insist upon pursuing a policy frishtf fulness' in naking war is to see. Women and children useless targets, there Is nothing gained by killing them and much 5 lost The German authorities tlessly have a good and sufficient n for their procedure butthe rest ae civilized world sits back and sswlay ?''
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

The cropping up of those. new names and places destroy the efficiency of a printing plant. Typesetters have to withdraw for a rest period before tackling the heaviest ones. Inside of a month all the papers will be spelling them the same way.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

Mayor Quigley of New Britain
 s 2 city forestry commission to E trees. A good idea. hut why not zelch citizen take a. live interest in
 matter and do nis share I'este q wider and more diversified rest ii trees, says the Rockville 5er 1sieIlt, by heck.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

Say one thing for him, however. He has put away his sprinkling can for the time being, anyhow.