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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
33 YEARS ON THE HERALD.
"Charlie" Booth of 81 Prospect Street
Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday.

"Charlie'' Booth of No. 81 Prospect
street, one Of the best known printers
in the city, is celebrating his sixtieth
birthday today. Mr.. Booth was born
in this city on April 20, 1855, and
has always made his home here
Thirty-three years ago Mr. Booth
entered the employ of the New Brit
ain Herald and has remained steadily
in the employ of this paper ever
since.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
MAGSON is APPOINTED.

Samuel Magson Of Maple street was
appointed to the civil service commits
sion today by Mayor Qugley. Mr..
MagsOn is an eX-military man and has
been an ardent second ward repub-
lican. This completes the commission,
the other members being James NJ.
Burdick Martin J. kenney and Ed
ward y. Callahan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
ELkS' NfAYPOLE DANCE

Tonight will be a big night at the
home of New Britain lodge of Elks.
The magnet will be a Maypole dance
arranged by the house committee.
Several surprises in the way of SOU
venirs will be found and a luncheon
has been prepared. This will be served
in May baskets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
PLOT no BURN VANCoUNER

Vancouver. Il. g.. April 80. Fire.
held by some police officers To be- part
OF plot 1" burn th" city. started sim
ultaneously on the Gamble and Gran
vile street bridges connecting the
business and residential portions Of
Vancouver The los was $3OO.oVO
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
o,BRIEN QUITS PARK BOARD.

John O'Brien. who has been selected
by Mayor Quigley to succeed John
Kelly as a member of the board Of
public works. has rendered his resiE-
nation as member of the park COM
mission to the mayor. He has been
on the commission since last year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
TWO FIRE HORSES SOLD.

Chairman Alling of the safety
board, has sold two of the fire de-
partment horses to b. Greenstein, an
ice dealer, for $3.50. There are still
four more horses to be sold, according
to The action of the common council.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
TAKE THEIR OATH.

Oaths of Office have been taken by
ex-Alderman John o Brien as a MEM
Der Of the board of public works. r.
T.. Burns as Il health commissioner
and j. T.. Cooper as corporation coun-
sci,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Upon Which Italy WI! Enter War
on Side Of Triple Entente
If SHE FINALLY DECIDES TO FIGHT
Deputy Barzilai Says dwelling of
Monument in Memory or Garibaldi's
Ienge of Latin to German World.

Rome, April 20. Via. Paris, 1880
Il. m.-From persons in close touch
with the war situation as it affects
Italy, there was obtained today infor-
nation which indicates that the gov
eminent has arrived at an under
Standing with Great Britain and
france concerning the terms upon
which Italy will enter the war, if she
eventually decides to do So. This in
formation, while unofficial, is gathered
from men who are close to the situa-
ton. The agreement is described as
follows:
First: A provision for concerted
military action. Italy will refrain
from hostilities during the present
stage of desultory trench warfare.
which would enable Germany and
Austria to concentrate large part Of
their forces against her. She will
time her blow to synchronize with a
general effort by all the opponents f
the central empires now in the field.
Second An understanding con-
corning the territory to be awarded TO
Italy in the event of victory
Alliance After War.
Third A provision that after the
" dT dill dlIlduCc Sfldll US LOAAAiSNi NC
tween Italy and the present Triple En-
tente of Great Britain, France and
Russia.
1t is intimated that at the outset
Great Britain was not disposed to
make terms with Italy, but that Italy
firmly declined to consider Joining the
allies without first having reached
definite agreement with them con-
corning the nature and time of her
cooperation, boundary establishments
after the war and permanent assist
ance from the allies.
italy is said to have received power
full assistance from French diplomacy
in reaching the required understand
ing on these points.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
In Letter, The lh;R DEtTiG|
Of New York Wrote To-
h. Dusll in lSN
REGARDING KIDDING ST
OF THE PARTY

- Ofb1ef IfG>huehl GN&A
Stand Shortly After the
ton OF the Letter by <
Defense.
Syracuse. y. Y, April z
letter produced by Counsel
dore Roosevelt during the
examination Of the formed
today, Gov. Charles S. Whit
district attorney of New u
Charles II. Duell OF New
the time is ripe" for all i
republicans and members a
gresslve party TO rid the 81
party control, which Is
for corruption i'm politics."
The letter was written III
the then district attorney VI
the men and the policies
BILE" for the corrupt condi|
not confined to any one n
Barnes name was not mel
the letter but the colonel 4
question, said he understood
reference was to him.
Col. Roosevelt was excuse
stand shortly after this lett|
troduced.
Spectators Applaud Col
When the colonel entered
room the spectators applsl
and the court attendants
difficulty in restoring ordel
When quiet had been re-
uce Andrews assembled the
court was opened. Tho cold
recognition TO the judge. tod
In tho witness chair. crossd
over the other. stuck ono
tho armholc Of his vest an
the first question from hid
which was about a letter
Messrs. Bidwell and strand
mentioned.
u remember that letter
colonel. Senator Platt III
Bidwell appointed collector /
New York. 1t seemed i'll
however, SO / appointed III
han, a state senator"
Regarding Mayor Ia
In regard to the electiorf
Low as mayor OF New vol
meeting he arranged bets'
Low and Senator Platt, tn
said:
The organization had III
Low. / wanted Mr.. Low I'll
same attitude l did toward
ganization. Therefore / wrl
Platt about a meeting bet
two. l didn't want the or
To feel IL was being sighted
wanted Mr.. Low always TO i
that he was TO do what he
best. ] was president then.
why did you write a
Platt's man and some one els
asked Mr.. Bowers.
why. that meant nothin
tory To the men. IL was
indemnity him"
How did you finally hap
nominated vice president In \
An objection was sustainA
Did President McKinlcy +
Il communication on that 81
Yes"
Another Objection Sust
Did YOU accept after rec
Another objection was 81
. Later he raid II accepted
sratjfy President McKinley
DO YOU remember hea
any of the men named by
contributed To- your campo
N 1902"
Until after | left the
never heard THE names
men as having been contri
beard most OF them the
when they were rcad here.
Widow Contributed I'd
81 knew some people
ributed but / DIDN'T know h
knew of Henry Frick, q
Clifford Pinchot. On
II Senator Hanna and Georn
Meyer. also remember
Who contributed a dollar
What did you do in rega
Scw Haven railroad and
ester company"
Action Against New HdN
Action was taken against
Iaven. An investigation u
II the Harvester company, Il
Ia me ihnt II was 4
Tho colonel said he reftk
a investigation had been
lac Dupont Powder compan
Nov. about the Norther
ailrod %"
Nm objection was sustained
Court Tplolds Ohict1isA
Was action brought dufE
y,.,,,,,.,.....4 .t..t. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Recent Political Developments.


| On the Italian Frontier. April %,
Via. Paris, 11:40 a. m.-There has
been received here from a source in
Rome that is thoroughly trustworthy,
a presentation of recent political de-
Velopments. 1t has to do with several
important points in the negotiations
| between Italy and the central empires.
This disclosure, it is said. may now
be made without detriment TO the in
terests affected, as the situation has
reached such a point that no revela-
tions can affect the policy settled upon
by Italy. The information thus far
rec eived is as follows:
when Prince Won Buelow was ac-
credited to Rome as German am
bassador he was charged with the
definite task of preventing Italy from
entering the war, it being believed by
that time that if Italy took up arms
ii would be on the side of the allies.
Sought to Tie Italy's Hands.
"At first the ambassador received
encoura cement that his mission might
result in success. He was too astute
a diplomat, however, not to perceive
that back of this complaisant attitude
of Italy lay the pressing necessity of
tor war and needed an interval for
preparations. The ambassador, ac
cordingly, sought to tie Italy's hands
By presenting concrete offers which,
oven if satisfying her only in part,
would cause q large section of the
public to urge the government to ac-
Cept them and thus avoid the hard
ships of war
1T was under these circumstances
that the German ambassador first
proposed settlement whereby Italy
should receive the Austrian territory
inhabited principally by Italians. This
suggestion originally was vague, and
was not accompanied by evidence that
Austria had acquiesced in it. Several
weeks we're required to give shape to
this proposal, which eventually was
reduced to a plan for rectification of
the Italian frontier in such a way as
to make it less open to invasion.
Completing Military Preparations.
"In the meantime Italy's military
preparations were approaching COM
pletion. This enabled Foreign Minis
ter Sonnino to assume a firmer atti-
tude. He said clearly that the gov
eminent could not possibly come to
any understanding which was con-
trary to the unanimous wishes of the
people and parliament, stating that
there was a complete unity of senti-
ment. furthermore, he said, the cab
met was unwilling to continue nego-
tiations initiated by Germany unless
they should be participated in by Aus
tria, with which any agreement neces-
sarily must be concluded
Austria at first declared that EN-
peror Francis Joseph would never
consent to the alienation of one inch
OF territory. Thus facing an impos-
sible situation Prince Won Buelow
threatened to abandon his post.
Rather than a rupture. Austria en-
tered the negotiations and asked italy
TO state her demands.
Reply To Austria.
ut was at the middle of March
when Italy made a response, repeat
-(COntinuCd on Tenth Pa-Cl
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
RAPHAEL HELD RESPONSIBLE
For Death of Waterbury Woman
Caused By Auto Accident.

Waterbury, April 29.-Deputy Cor
oner w. d. Makepeace in a finding
handed down today, finds VIM. c. Ra
phael criminally responsible for the
death of Mrs. Ida Lazarini at ST.
Marys hospital Tuesday evening. Ra~
phael struck her with his automobile
Saturday night.
The deputy coroner on Monday, IL
so found Raphael criminally RESPONSE
BILE for the death Of a nine months;
old daughter of Mrs. Lazarini, who
died at the hospital Monday morning.
as the result of Saturday nights acct
dent. Raphael is now awaiting trial
in the superior court on the charge Of
manslaughter, having waived examln-
alton in the city court yesterday
morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

William Raphael is the son of Nor
ris Raphael of Grove hill, this city.
He is we'll known in New Britain as
he was affiliated with his father in the
concern of M. Raphael and Son for
a number of years before going into
business for himself in Waterbury
about two years ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Small Discrepancy Found in Ac-
counts Of {. Edmund Cook
TWENTY YEARS WITH METROPOLITAN
About Two Months Ago Cook Was
Supposed to Have Forged Name
and Borrowed Money on Insurance
Premium,


ent whereabouts of E. Edmund Cook,
whose home is at the corner OF Chest
nut and Stanley streets. who has been
in the service of the metropolitan Life
Insurance company but who has not
been seen at the local office since two
weeks ago Tuesday night and who dis
appeared from the city the following
day The missing insurance man $
accounts have been gone over very
carefully and there is a discrepancy
of S22 in his accounts, it IS said.
Has Twenty Years Record.
For twenty years Mr.. Cook has been
employed by the Metropolitan Life In
surance company in every capacity
from that of superintendent down to
unattached agent. He has ALWAYS
stood high in the estimation of his
employers and has had an enviabie
record in his business. 1t is thought
probable that in order not to lose his
commission on premiums Mr. Cook
carried a large number OF policy
holders, who were unable to pay. with
money out of his own pocket until he
reached that state where he could not
hold out any longer
Under the tetrms which the agents
Of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company work they have a certain
number of policy holders who they
must visit each week and collect the
payments on their premiums. If they
write any new policies during tho
week at the end of thirteen weeks
they receive an additional commission
on the net. There is a catch in the
system however, and the agent must
keep abreast of the number of names
On his book each week. In case any
of the policy holders are dropped for
compartment of their premiums the
unfortunate agent loses his entire
commission, the amount being de-
Quoted from his salary. r
May Have Forwarded Money.
Therefore it is supposed that Mr..
Cook carried large number of lax
debtors with his own money in order
that he would be able to keep his
commission. When he went to
certain house and was informed that
they could not pay that week, and was
put off for the three consecutive
weeks according to the rules OF the
company the policy holder is sup
posed to be dropped at once. If this
is done however, the agent is the
loser. Therefore, it is thought that
Mr.. Cook forwarded money from his
own pocket to keep up the payments,
believing that his customer would be
able to reimburse him in a snort time.
When, unfortunately they failed to
Go this the agent had to bear the loss
out of his own pocket. With large
IL umber of such people on his list il is
easy to see how Mr.. Cook could get
into dire financial straits until made
desperate, he decided to give it all up
and go away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Only So Is Missing.

On the Tuesday night proceeding
his disappearance Mr.. Cook was sup
posed to pay the local superintend-
ent $74. He turned over $50 and the
remaining s22 is all that is said to be
missing.
1t is said that about two months ago
Mr. Cook was detected in some insur-
ance Irregularities which would have
caused his arrest and probable con-
viction had not a friend came forward
and taken his note for $3.50.
One of Cooks long time customers
named Frederick J. Miller, of "A
Francis street, had two policies. one
in his name and one in his wif"s
name. ON some pretext, it is said :hc
agent secured the two policies and
took them to the office. This cont
rany permits its policy holders to Dor
row certain small amounts on their
policies and previous to this time Mr.
Miller had borrowed $40 on one Of
his.
Forged Name 10 Borrow?
Later he came to the Office and
asked to borrow the full amount pos
sible, $40 on each. He was informed
that he had already done so. This he
denied and an investigation was at
once started. 1t developed that Cook,
when he borrowed the two policies.
took them to the Office and probably
forged Mr.. and Mrs. Miller's name,
borrowing the full amount $40 on on
and the remaining $50 on the other.
Legal advise was sought and body
writ was issued for Cook. A local Of
ficer was sent to the Cook home at
noon and waited for his return. The
officer treated him with consideration
and permitted him to eat his dinner
as though nothing had happened SO
that his wife and family need not
know of his trouble. After dinner
he went with the officer to the law
yer's Office where he was Informed
that he must either pay up or stand
the consequences. \ friend was in
duced to go on his note for The
amount necessary and the incident
was closed at the time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

Continued on Tenth Pasc.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

Continued on Eleventh Page.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29
Reply To Austria.

1T was at the middle of March
when Italy made a response, repeat
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

London, April 80. 1885 p. m.-The
fighting at the tip of the Gallipoli
Peninsula across which the British
have strung their forces, and the eff
forts to dislodge the Germans from
Steenstraate, the only point on the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-29

CONTINUED on Tenth is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

fully at his trade OF carpcntering and
was able 10 feed and dress himself with
out assistance. All these things the
veteran did before the assembled sur
geons, walking UP and down the plat
form as he handled the various imple-
ments on his mproviscd workbench.
Quite a sensation was caused among the
audience, after the soldier had displayed
his skill in handling all sorts Of tools.
when Professor HOFFMAN announced
that the patients legs were artificial also.
How armless and legless men are en-
abled TO pursue their regular vocations
with the aid of artificial limbs is illus
trated by the photographs on this page.
Not only are artificial legs so cleveriy
constructed today that cripples using
them are enabled TO walk almost as we'll
as normal individuals, but climbing lad
ders and such tasks also become a com
paratively simple proposition.
There are fewer motions for the lower
limbs to perform than for the arms, but
artificial arms and hands are now pro-
vided which can do almost everything
that natural arms and hands can ac-
compliSh.
These artificial limbs are constructed,
of course, to suit the particular uses to
which they will be put. depending upon
the vocation which the user intends 10
follow.
At the many training schools in France,
where MANNED soldiers are heing taught
to earn their own liveiihoods, The curri-
culum is just as complete as at a manual
school for normal individuals. Office
work, shoemaking, tailoring, carpentry
and bookbinding are the principal trades
covered. but there are many other spe-
cial courses. Shoemakers without hands,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

discharge, pension and pair of
Crutches or a wooden leg
After our own Civil War, that was the
treatment accorded our veterans. The
wooden legs distributed we're msde by
contractors by the thousands al a. Cost Of
about 30 cents each and sold to Uncle
Sam for five times that price. During the
sixties, for instance, a sawmill In one of
the Western States was built especially to
turn out hickory for logs. Many Of the
victims OF the mimic bullet and round shot
declined tho official exchange for their
tesh-andblood member and sought sub
stitutc less disfiguring. II was this de-
mand for some Improvement in such ap-
plianCcs that created several inventions
in the way Of artificial limbs, but most
OF them were crude and cumbersome.
Since then. however great improve
ments have lrecn made and the only prob
lem confronting the European nations in
meeting the situation is to be able to
secure the wonderful appliances now
available in sufficient quantities to meet
the artificial limbs have been secured, it
is only question OF patience and practice
before the wearcr becomes proficient in
using them.
OF course, III many cases, the crippled
soldier Is unfamiliar with any manual
trade and then it is necessary to start at
the beginning, his deformity increasing
the task Of his instructor tenfold, but even
with such unpromsing material great re-
suits have been achieved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

carpenters without AIMS, tailors without
fingers and bookbinders similarly handi
capped seem also TO DEFY the magma
ton and so ingenious are the artificial
devices provided for the cripples and so
patient are both instructors and pupils
that the achievements of these manned
veterans are truly remarkable.
Flower gardening. toy-making, harness
making, cooperagc and metal polishing
are among the trades for which most OF
the patients in the French schools seem
to have particular aptitude, but there is
really nc trade for which the appropriate
artificial limb has not been provided.
The success Of this sort Of work is re-
vealcd by NJ. Victor Boret member Of
the Chamber of Deputies. in recent
article. OF every hundred soldiers
crippled in war thirty-fve are restored
TO state of complete efficiency, forty
five are enabled to earn their own liveli-
hoods, although NOR" Or less handi-
capped in their competition with normal
workmen. and only twenty are disabled
to the point OF removing them from the
wageearning class.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

report OF a German surgeon in charge
OF a field hospital in Poland; 1887
patients were treated during the four
weeks; seventeen died. Out OF the total
number Of operations performed, only one
was an amputation OF a limb.
An armless or legless man cannot fight.
That, no doubt, Is the primary object
back OF the German rule against ampu-
tations, but it is also largely influenced
by the fact that an armless or legless
man cannot ordinarily work. Despite all
the German efforts for the conservation
of limbs, however, a tremendous num-
Der of her men have been disabled by
the loss or paralysis OF legs or arms or
both and great deal Of attention is be-
ing given to the problem of fitting them
for the battle OF life, II not for the battle
field.
At the new "Krankenhaus" in Barn.
beck suburb Of Hamburg. Tor instance,
which is I typical military hospital &C.
commodations for over 1000 soldiers are
provided This hospital is equipped with
all sorts OF apparatus for bringing
paralyzed limbs and stiffened joints back
to usefulness, and the patients are edu-
Gated in the use Of the wonderful arti-
fetal limbs with which they are pro-
vided.
What has been accomplished at this
hospital and similar institutions in
Austria, France and England in this d.
rection Is really most remarkable.
Professor HOFFMAN, koenigsberg
surgeon. recently exhibited at the Sur.
geons' Congress in Balm a German
soldier, twenty-five years old. whose arms
had both been amputated, but who had
been equipped with such ingenious arti-
fetal arms that he could work success
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

OMMUTERS and others who de-
4 pend a good deal on the correct
ness Of their watches are often ex-
asperated in Summer time because their
watches won't keep good time.
Metals are extraordinarily sensitive to
changes Of temperature, most of them
expanding with the heat and contracting
with the cold In general, the contrac
ton works but little harm, while the ex-
pansion may have destructive results.
A familiar example OF this Is the steel
rail Of railroad. If one looks at it on
Ia hot day, the spaces between the ends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

of two rails seem quite small; some
times. indeed, they appear to be touch
ing. Those same rails, on cool day,
will be almost aquarter of an inch apart,
and on frosty day in Winter as much
as half an inch apart If the rails
were laid during the cold weather 40
that the ends touched, when Summer
came the whole rail would buckle and
twist out of shape. and train wreck
would be the result
In watches the same thing happens.
The various metal parts of the watch eX-
pand The pins thicken, causing more
friction, retarding their motion, and max.