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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
The Masters Servant.
(New York Sun.)

So recently that not the most sen- sitive young woman who can no longer call herself a bud need blush to recall it as a personal recollection was the automobile a wheezing, halt ing, ungovernable engine of incerti- tude, provoking the astonishment of the populaCe and the profanity of it's operator. It set forth in the glad morning with never an assurance of return before the midnight hour struck; it performed inexplica ble feats of disintegration; it exploded for pure pleasure, baked as d regular and expected incident of it's daily ca reer. spun wonderfully, charged with out excuse, slid mysteriously to the rear, the side, crabwise; it did all that was not wanted, and only occa- sionally fulfilled the hope of it's ven- turesome owner which he scarcely dared to form. into a prophecy.
 How marvellously a few years and the unstinted application of brains and capital have transformed those ancient arks! Today no instrument of mans use and pleasure is more dependable, more responsive, more surely adapted to his needs. To line and contour the refining influence of practical art has been successfully ap- piled; the body fitly frames the mar vellous mechanism of the engine, to the completion and correction of which high inventive genius has been devoted. In every detail of the whole complicated device are re- vcaled the laborious efforts of un- counted experimenters innovators, the men with that superior curiosity that ever inspires dissatisfaction and the determnat tion to improve, until the beneficiary of all these co-ordinated and collected strivings for perfection would cry "Tt is done!" did not eX- perience warn him that it is not done.
 Questioned, condemned as a toy, yes tcrday, today the motor car supports war suStainS commerce. caters to all human needs and wants and pleasures. It has made d new world for all men; the boundary lines of the attainable have been pushed back by this rub ber mounted, gas sustained. distance destroying servant. It is the magic carpet of the fairy story. and better; for where there was only one magic carpet, the motor car counts it's sCOrcS of thousands, by ingenuity. persis- tenCe, enterprise and skill laid out for all to make their choice and trans port themselves where they will.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
FIRST SUBWAY SUIT

The first suit as a result of the fro in the New York subway has heen instituted by Miss Hannah SteinthaI who asks damages of s1o.0oO because she says she sustained a weakened heart and lungs, numerous bruises, ana that she will be incapacitated for work for long time to come. In her complaint she says that 1t was the duty of the company to conduct its business SO that travel in the sub- way would be safe, but it disregard ed this duty in that it did not provide sufficient equipme ent, had no fire alarm system i1l the subway. main tained an inadequate system of ven- tilation, failed to provide sufficient exits to guarantee safety, permitted insulation upon it's cables to deter iorate, this resulting in a fire; was negligent in permitting the express train upon which she was riding to forcing passengers to remain in the cars.
 It will be noticed that the suit for damages is made out different from the usual form and that no time Is being lost in filing claims. The company expects a number of such suits and in anticipation of such pro- ceedings has a number of men out settling claims as fast as they can. It is being remarked, however, that many are not in much of a hurry to sign papers for nominal sum. but are waiting for better figures.
 There are 478 wooden cars in use in the subway; to replace them with steel cars will cost $3,o00,000 and yet the company announces that it has directed it's engineers to communi- cate with manufacturers of steel cars orders for the cars can be filled. It Is real good of the company to ob- tain this information because it may come in handy whenever there is any inquiry about such matters. Pre- caution, however, is being taken against any further trouble arising from the electric wires which is sup posed to have caused the fire this week.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
Dutch Treat Is Good Logic.
(Grand Rapids Herald.)


 The AntiTrcating league organized in England by a church dignitary is expected to exert a powerful in- fuence in promoting temperance among the troops preparing to go to the front. The members are pledged to refrain from buying drinks for any one except themselves. Apparently there Is no intention to turn the league into total abstin- cnce society, for the clerical founder suggests that private hospitality in the home may continue as usual. From reports reaching this country Tommy Atkins evidently was in dan ger Of being overcome by too much kindness on the part of staY-at-hOme patriots. Everybody wanted to buy him drink. Al the public houses his money was no good. If no one else stood treat. the landlord was ready to get 'em up" for the boys in khaki. The presence of soldiers in saloon was a drawing card and
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
Is Panama Canal d Failure?
Notary Public. New Britain, Conn.
(NeW Y Ork Sun.


 Culebra is the heel of the Achilles in the anatomy of our interoceanic waterway that engineering triumph of all the ages. Tn the vast achieve ment which has overcome Nature and pierced the continental divide and joined the waters of the Atlantic with those of the Pacific Culebla is the ono member still vulnerable to natures rCprisaIs And the wound to Cule- tra is paralysis of the entire canal.
 A few men really know. and a con- sidera ble number in congress and elsewhere are beginning to suspect the knows. Colonel Gaillard, who gave his valuable life in struggle with the craft and cunning of the creature knew only too well where the trouble lay and what the symptoms portcnded.
 We wonder whether any definite purpose of patriotic or governmental l oxpedience is served by continuing to ignore officially and blink optimistic ally the geological mystery that lies not on the banks of the great Cule- bra cut, but buried profoundly be- hind it's slopes. For it is not a qucs- tiun of superficial landsiidcS and the limit of the possibilities thereof, and the memoral strata and faults of formation the extent of which is a t present an unknown factor in the canals future.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
CONFERENCE.-THE
Lewis R. Ladd Withdraws Lawsuit
 Preferred Against Dentist.
New Britain, Conn,

January s, 1915. I, Lewis R. Ladd, plaintiff in the case of Ladd vs pr. Charles Wacker, hereby certify that l withdraw the said suit and hereby declare that the action was brought by mlsunder- standing of facts pertaining thereto. I have no action of any nature against the said dentist.
 LEWIS R. LADD. State of Connecticut, county of Hartford, ss.
 New Britain, Jan. 8, 1915. Personally appeared Lewis R. Ladd, siGNCr and SCaler of the foregoing in strument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed and sworn to the truth of the statements there in contained, before me.
 ABRAHAM POUIZNER.
 Notary Public.
 New Britain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

The city election this year will not be of great importance because of the fact that it will be an off year and the officials elected last April will continue in office for another year
 The terms of fifteen members of the council, however, will expire in April, as follows: First ward Alderman l.. w. Lawyer and Councilmen Dolan and Hausman; second ward, Council men Johnson and Eich staedt: third ward, Alderman Warwick and COun- cilmcn Chamberlain and Voight: fourth ward, COuncilmen Johnson and Stadler; fifth ward, Alderman Shine and Councilmen BrzOzwy and Riley, and sixth ward, Councilmen Paones- sa. and Coyle. It is impossible to say at this time whether or not those
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

You see them everywherc-the Knitting ladies-industrious or sym pathetic or just obedient to a passing fashion. Even the men are knitting, they say. In some of the foreign war hospitals. Knitting is far from a mis- chleNous employment of idle hands anywhere. It has precious precedent from the days when thrift was law and useful employment of the hands, even in spare moments more orna- mental to them than diamonds s-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

gentlemen will seek a renomination, Which in the first four wards means the election of republicans and Tn the two northern wards, democrats. Those whose terms expire on the diff ferent boards are Otto Bengston, as- sessor; J. E. Downes and John Kelly on the board of public works; Joan w. Allen and w. J. Farley on the board of compensation and assess ment; Charles F. Chase on the water commission; Frank H. Holmes and John A. Meehan on the board of pub lie safety; F.. w. Pelton, Frank l.. Conlon and Richard Vogel on the board of public charities; Timothy E. Burns and M. w. Davenport on the health commissions: Fl. B. Humason on the park board; F. S. Chamber lain, P. c. Mcintyre, A. E. Wallen and P. F. King on the board of finance and taxation; all the memb bers of the public amusement commission; all the members of the board of select men; all the constables, and Judge B. F. Gaffney, F.. Clayton Goodwin, Dr. E. T. F'romen and +. O. kilbourne on the school board. The mayor will appoint the greater number of those officials and he will also appoint building inspector, while the common council will fill the offices of corpora ton counsel, prosecuting attorney and assistant prosecuting attorney. It is too early yet to attempt to say what the mayor will do in regard to those appointm ents. but judging from the sweep he made a year ago he is apt to do some more housecleaning this year. The work may not be so com plete, however, this time, for the rea- son that he has had an opportunity to see how the men work and he cannot but have been favorably inn pressed. This may cause him to keep those who may care to stay as a mat ter of public policy and in the in terest of efficiency In the public ser vice.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

One of the changes on the political assistant judgeship of the city and police courts It is understood that Judge Meskil1 will be reappointed without any contest because of the fact that he is regarded as a very competent judge and is also mem Der of the party in power, although he never allows politics to interfere with his duties as a court magistrate. There is, however, to be a change in the assistant judgeship now held and well filled by William F. Mangan, who succeeded John H. kirkham two years ago. There was quite a contest a that time but owing to the fact that the senate was democratic MT. Mangan got the appointment. The ceiling now is that MT. Kirkham should be returned to the bench. He is a good lawyer, is especially we'll liked among the members of the legal profession and also by those who have had occasion to do business with him. Years ago he served as clerk of the court and is remem bered as one of the most competent of all who have held that office. There is also some talk of F. B. Hungerford who some years ago was assistant judge. He is said to be a close friend of Mayor Quigley's and this is being taken as an element of strength should the mayor choose to exercise slis influence in his behalf, but 1t is claimed the other hand that if the sentiment is for MT. Kirkham that he will not interfere. It really is not a political position because in the discharge of the duties of the place partisanship has no part The place is filled by the legislature and the term of office begins in July. Judgeships, particularly those in New Haven, caused a great deal of discus sion at the capitol a few years ago as did also one from Ansonia. New Britain never figured in any of the disputes.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

While no criticism of the jury that convicted Doctor Bisbee at Middle bury, NermOunt of causing the death of 13 persons by selling them a mix ture called Whiskey, the base of which proved to be wood alcohol, or the sentence he received, can be made. the case suggests that the best way to prevent a repetition of this unfOr- turate occurrence is to strike at tho source of the trouble, namely, the manufacturers of the vile compound which is sold as whiskey In the rural districts of Vermont and other states. Hartford Post.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

An experienced motorist says that drivers have paid too little attention to the man behind and that sort of negligence accounts for many acci- dents. He urges the constant use of the mirror that reveals what is taking place in the rear. The rule for ped- estrians and motorists is to keep a sharp eye in every direction Nor wich Record.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
FACTS AND RANCHES.

And now we wait with expecta- ton and confidence for the list of ap- pointment in the gift of the gover- nor. By them will his administra- tion be largely judged.-Ansonia Sen tinel
New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
ICES.

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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09
IUWN TALK.
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ERE appears to be a feeling around the city that the two tax ing districts will con- tinue for some time to come and that the
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-09

Long flowing whiskers used to be a sign of great knowledge: Now they denote that the wearer either has no chin, or no money to pay the barber. Telegram.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-02-25

men busy preparing the old school
building for it's life and usefulness all
the week. Last evening the equipment
for the game room arrived and Is being
installed today. The other rooms are
receiving their proper attention and by
Friday evening Grangeville will possess
a clubhouse adapted to her every use.
However, because of the exhibition given
by the public schools at the new school
building on Friday evening, the manage
ment of the Community club has de-
cided not to open till the following
day, Saturday, and postpone "City
Night from Friday evening to Monday
evening. Saturday will be Farmers
Day. as announced last week. The
Community club invites every farmer
to bring his family and be the guest
of the Community club next Saturday.
The club will be open all day and
evening to, the farmers. 1t is their
privilege to initiate their new enter
prise that has for its purpose the NUT
ual development and enjoyment of
every citizen Of Idaho County. City
Night will be Monday evening and a
cordial invitation Is extended to Grange
Vile to be the guest of the club that
evening. Remember the change and
attend the club on Saturday and Mon
day and at all subsequent times at
your convenience.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-02-25
A MAN AND HIS WORK.
Without interest In the Task Efficiency
10 Never Attained.

Without Interest In the Task Efficiency
10 Never Attained.
A mans luck Is as hard as adamant
II he Is not in love with the work he
does as with a maid he woos. 1t is n
miserable thing to care for ones occu-
patton merely because 1t shuts out the
thoughts that burn like irons II you
think" Any trade or profession you
could name Is poor affair If 1t is but
a time killer. stop gap. an opiate. the
ballast Of the dirigible life. You hear
a man start his work with faint tap
at clock stroke. and you hear him
drop It with a loud thud at another
clock stroke, and you know his soul
and his brain are not alive In the thing
that he is doing. Why? A thousand
men are thousand reasons why.
ANY man who can be accurately stig-
matized as efficient dreadful wordD
brings all of himself to the task in
hand. He brings not merely his sixth
sense and his fourth dimension to bear
on his concerning handful. but every
bit Of vital electricity In the storage
batteries of his whole being. When he
has done his level best he Is as we
ironically say, played out" and he is
supposed to take rest, which may as
sumo the form Of harder labor than
ever in wholly different field Of en-
deavor.
In fact, the man who has formed the
habit of work Is never happy to be idle.
1t is no use to extend to him the pros
pect OF complete hiatus in the name of
vacation The program of the null
and void would assure him an acute
uneasiness. There is n saying that ma
ture abhors vacuum. So does a real
live man, the son of nature.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-02-25
GAVE SURPRISE PARTY.

Last "Wednesday, Feb. IT, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. b. Sloan entertained at a sumptuous
dinner Mrs. Sloan's sister and her hus-
band. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jones, who
were married recently in Lewiston.
Later on In the evening a pleasant
surprise awaited the bride and groom
when old friends to the number OF
twenty arrived making the evening
one long to be remembered by those
present. The evening was spent In
dancing, singing and other amusements.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. d.
q. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. DeArmond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Jones. Mrs. A. webber. the
Misses Lulu Van Pek, Leulla Wilson.
Lent Weber. Mabel Weber. Grace
De Almond. Mary. Maude and Bea
Sloan, and Messrs Leslie Lee, Robert
Lee, Win De Almond and Ralph Web
Der. Music was furnished by Mr.. Hal
loway and Miss Mary and Bea Sloan.
dainty lunch was served at midnight
by Mrs Sloan.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-02-25
WHEN DANGER OF WAR IS
GREATEST.

One Of the most plausible, and at
the same time most deceptive argu-
ments against bringing our army and
navy up to the needs of our national
defense is that, when the war in Eu-
rope Is over, the great powers will be
so exhausted that none of them will
care to quarrel with the United States
for many years to come. This idea
was thus expressed by Representative
Nick ehar in the House:
1t will be 20 years before any
first-class nation can get ready Tor
another war with a first-class ma
tton like ours. 1t takes money and
resources to carry on a first-class
war. Why, then. should we get
hysterical now and. prepare for
war with a boyle man, when we
know no other nation can possibly
go into war with us in the next
twenty or twenty-five years?
Representative Gardeners reply was to
recall that France used the same argu-
ment for the invasion of Mexico when
the north and south were engaged in
a death struggle. and he said:
France found that, instead of
being weaker at the end Of the
war, the north was stronger; and
you will find that the winner in
this European war is a pretty hus-
ky citizen when he gets through.
The winner certainly Will be a ''hus-
ky citizen" That nation or group of
nations wiz have a veteran army and
navy flushed with victory and having
abundant arms, equipment and ammuni-
ton OF the latest type. 1t will probably
have a big indemnity from the losers
which VITA help to pay it's debts. II
will be confronted with the problem OF
finding employment for vast numbers OF
discharged soldiers. It's credit will be
good. as that of the winner always is.
The military spirit will be rampant in
victorious nations and they will view
with mingled contempt and greed a rich
but nl-defended nation.
Neutral nations will be in the great
est danger Of aggression during the frs
few years after the close Of the present
war. for later sthe victors' military ar
dor will have had time to cool and
they may have settled down to business
1t was only about four years after
Germany had crushed France in 1871
that she was again threatening war
Incredible as 1t may seem, bellicose
nations always find money wherewith
to fight. and they are never so bellicose
as when they have just won victory.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-02-25
SPLENDID ENTERTAINERS.
Songate~S Make Hit With Old Time
Melodies Well Rendered.

Hams jubilee singers gave a must
cal at the First Christian church last
night which was a treat to all those
who attended. The members OF the
company are all songsters of note and
rendered selections which varied from
old darby songs to the late opera. The
house was crowded to the doors and
everyone present seemed to enjoy the
program, judging from the applause
which the singers received. Every en-
core was responded to and oftimes
they had to return three or four times
before the people were satisfied. The
concerters are making trans-con-
mental tour, coming to San Jose from
Chicago by way of Los Angeles. They
were here four years ago and have
been together for many more years
THESE people are the best representatives,
that the negro race has. They are all
college bred and graduates from High
schools Of music.
Harmony Marks Program.
Every member of the company was
chock full of harmony. Mr.. Ham, the
basso member, has a remarkable range
of voice. In the song, ''Old Folks at
Home" he would shift from one octave
to another with perfect ease Madame
Iahpert, soprano, has voice that Is
clear and sweet and she reaches the
high notes without any noticeable eff
fort. Mr.. Garner. in his negro dialect
readings, provoked much laughter and
showed much ability as a reciter.
women Is Fickle," which was render
ed by Garner, pleased the people i'm
mensely because Of the originality of
its theme. The extra numbers on the
program, namely, Heaven" 'I Know
the Lord" "Obd Black Joe" and Alfal-
IA Hay" were appreciated.-San Jose,
| (Calh.) Mercury Merah.
These singers win appear at the
school auditorium, March 9Th. They
formerly were known as the Midland
Jubilee Singers. They are not the
same organization which appeared In
the west under the same name Ad-
mission SOC and 75c.