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New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
DEFENSE WINS POINT
 IN NEW HAVEN CASE
Court Rules Out Testimony Re-
 garding WeStCheSter Road

New York, Dec. 1.-,Judge Hunt to- day ruled out from the New Haven trial as irrelevant all testimony per- taining to the acquisition by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company of the New York, West chester and Boston Railway. He held that the government had failed to es- ablish that the Westchester WAS an interstate road and that the eleven defendants had a criminal intent in acquiring It.
 This question has been the subject of argument and testimony since Mon- day, when counsel for the defense objected to the introduction of evi- dence as to the acquisition of the road by the New Haven on the ground that, not having been projected as carrier of interstate commerce the ac- uuisition was not relevant to the Sherman law, under which the de- fendants were indicted.
 Road Never Projected.
 Evans R, Dick, one of the original promoters of the road, reiterated to- day testimony that the road had nev. CT been so projected.
 Jared Barheite, a retired Connect icut farmer, testified on the other hand, that he had discussed with Dick proposed extension of the Westchester which would have ca-- ried it to Danbury, Conn
 Dick Cross-cXamined.
 Evans R. Dick, one of the original promoters of the Westchester who was put on the stand by the defense yesterday in support of it's contention that the road was not projected to carry on interstate commerce was Cross-eXamined today by R. l.. Batts. for the government.
 The federal attorney wanted to know if the Westchester didn't pro- pose to do an interstate express bus- mess.
 Express Contract.
 This Dick would not admit He said the Westchester had an express contract, but did not know it's scope
 Wasn't the express delivered to connecting lines? Didn't you con- tract to take it anywhere?"
 'I cannot say"
 Not Competent to Answer.
 The witness could not be induced to be more explicit insisting that it was a question he was not competent to answer.
 But you expected to handle cot ton from the south ?'
 "Yes," conceded MT. Dick, "to tho terminals in our territory
 This seemed to satisfy MT. Batts, who then questioned the witness about the WeStcheSter'S original maps.
 MT. Dick said he was unable to recall whether he had discussed with his engineers at the time maps show ing a projection of the road to Dan bury, Conn.,, or of the question chang Ing It's route so as to ObViatc the necessity of using a draWbridge across the Byram river in Connecticut
 Redirect Examination. R. V. Lindabury, for the defense, brought out from the witness the names of distinguished attorneys and others associated with him in the en- terprise, including Justice Charles E. Hughes, then a practicing attor- ney.
 The government then called Jared Barheite, who said that in 1903 he went over a map with Dick on which they traced a proposed route of the Westchester to Danbury, Conn.,, The witness said his father was interested in the New York and Danbury road. another projected line, and he want ed to see where the Westchester was to he located.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
WAS WISE HORSE.

A horse hitched to beer VI sped out of Lees driveway on street this afternoon and raced northerly direction. As people tered from the path of the runa the horse, perceiving that the
 road gates were lowered, turned liberately around and came bac its starting place. #'4
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
BAZAAR OPENED TODAY.

An gathering that filled St. Mary's parish hall this afternoon greeted the opening of the three days fair to be conducted in the hall under the aus pices of the Holy Family Circle of St. Mary's church. A cake sale was held this afternoon and a whist will be held this evening. A country store will be the feature throughout the bazaar Tomorrow evening John Ki- niry and John J. O'Brien we'll known vocalists will render selections.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
BULGARIANS TOOK
 I5,OOO STREAMS
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sponsible for the German Emperor's recent visit to Vienna.
 Greece Stands Firm
 Greece steadfastly refuses to con- cede entente demands for the unre- stricted use of the Greek port of Sa- loniki as base, and furthermore declines to remove her army from Macedonia.
 Except for the capture of Prisrend by the Bulgarians there has been no marked change in the Serbian mili- tary situation. The fate of Monas- tir, reported to have fallen, before the Bulgars remains obscure, notwith- standing definite reports that neutral consuls in the city had decided to turn 1t over to the attackers after with drawal of the Serbians. But later dispatches stated that telegraphic communication with the city was still maintained, indicating that 1t had not been entirely evacuated
 Eastern Front Quiet.
 The. eastern front has been com. paratively quiet. The Russians are reported as being greatly strengthen ed along the Riga line, imbued with a confidence that they can shatter the German defenses at such time as a forward move is deemed expedient
 Vienna reports that the Italians seem determined to capture GorAzia with the least possible loss of time, but progress against the defenses of the town is exceedingly slow.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
British Trenches Damaged.

Berlin, Dec. I. via London, 3:05 p. m.-Material damage to British trenches by the explosion of German mines is reported by army headquar- ters today in that portion of it's state ment dealing with operations on the western front. Quiet prevails in the eastern war theater, according to the statement, which is as follows:
 "Western theater of war: West of La Bassee extensive mining operations carried out by our troops caused con- siderable damage in English positions.
 "One English and one French aero plane were shot down and the occu- pants made prisoners
 Eastern theater of war: There is nothing to report"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
BANK HEAD RETIREs.

Middletown, Dec. 1.-Seth H.. Ter, president of the First Nal bank of this city since 1893 toda. nounced his retirement. He has connected with the bank since IS which year he was elected a dirt and is said to be one of the C banking men, in point of servio the state. He is succeeded by son Earle C. Butler, who has
 vice president since 1905.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
WHEELER-HANCOCK.

Miss Hazel Hancock, daughter of M. Daniel Hancock of IS Warlock street, and Ernest R. Wheeler were married at o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist church by Rev. Warren F. Cook. The couple were unattended and left immediately after the cere- mony on brief wedding trip. They will reside at IFS Black Rock avenue. MT. Wheeler is employed by the Fas- mir Bearing company.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
MORE BOYS ARRESTED.

Three more small boys were rested today and will appear in ch bers tomorrow for stealing junk.
 boys stole the junk from the Conl tjcut company. taking new cor trolley brackets, etc, and after sms ing them, sold them to junkmen.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
Heavy Losses For Italians.

Berlin. Dec. 1, (By wireless to Say ville)-"Appalling losses for the Ital- ians on the Isonzo are reported from the front" the Overseas News Agency says. ",The Italians apparently have decided to take Gorizia without re- gard for their immense sacrifices.
 General opinion is that the fury of the batt/ has not reached it's highest pitch. All positions are firmly held by the Austro-Hungarian forces, although some of them have been nearly destroyed. Each night the Austrians and Hungarians repair damages inflicted during the day, not withstanding heavy artillery fire and infantry attacks
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
William Brown.

Rev. Edward Grikis. pastor of St. Andrews Lithuanian church con- ducted the services at the burial of William Brown, which took place ill the new Catholic cemetery this after noon at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
WAR LOAN DIVIDEND

London. Dec. IA war loan divi- cend amounting to 16,OOO,OOO pounds was distributed today and it was largely reinvested in thetreasury bills. Money rates were therefore but little affected and discounts were steady.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
Curtis B. Ralph.

The funeral of Curtis E. Ralph, the civil war veteran who died at the hos pital yesterday, was held this after noon at ? o'clock from the Erwin mortuary chapel in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
Dora COnStanza,

Dora the three years old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gailuno Constanza of Webster Hill, died today. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01

Can't help jumping in with the scrub-team once in q while-and maybe some dub lands at the same time-there you are.
 Especially hard on the clothes.
 Don't forget that H. O. P. Clothes stand the pounding as long as they have thread to cling to-
 And only the regular, everyday prices, $500 to $15.OO.
 Every suit with two pairs of pants. Mackinaws, $3.5O to. $15.OO.
 Overcoats, $3.5O to $15.OO.
 Sizes 2B to 19.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01

It was stated this afternoon by a member of the family that the paroled man will not come direct to New Britain. He will go away to some re- sort with the aim of improving his health and later will return to this city and make his home here.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-01
WALKER RELEASED
 FROM STATE PRISON
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made a good record. He worked in
 the printing shop and edited the
 prison paper. Without his beard, but still retaining his grey mustache, Walker has been seen by number of people at the Sunday exercises in the prison chapel, passing around printed programs and leaflets but few recog- nized him as the former New Britain banker. He was allowed to leave the prison under guard, Tuesday, Nov. ?, to go to New Britain and mourn at the bier of his wife, who had been a constant visitor to her husband in prison when her health permitted. He did not attend the funeral how ever.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
The German Attaches to Go.

The Won Papen-Boy-Ed incident is
virtually closed with the announce
ment that it has pleased the Emperor
of Germany to recall those officers to
Berlin in accordance with the wishes
of the United States. 1t now appears
that the menace to the present Off
cially peaceful relations between the
two governments over this matter
was due to understanding, Ber-
lin having been notified briefly and
without explanation of the desire for
the recall of the attaches. while the
full text of the reasons for this ac-
tion was in process of transmission,
and the request for reasons Gross
ing" this explanation in transit. Now
that Berlin knows why the attaches
are not wanted it accedes promptly
to the request for their withdrawal.
Thus passes the possibility of a
breach of relations which would have
been quite unwarranted, and, at the
present stage of the situation, most
undesirable. The unwelcome attaches
will depart as soon as safe conduct is
arranged for them. Possibly later
other officers will come to replace
them.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
A Poor Peace Prospect.

Recent speeches by high authori-
ties in the European capitals indi-
cate that there is little chance of
early peace. In Paris, in London and
most lately in Berlin expressions have
been uttered in high places which
denote a determination on the part
OF the main belligerent powers to
continue the war until one side has
sued for peace. None OF the warning
nations is ready to admit defeat.
Though the campaign at present
fayors the Germans and their allies,
their opponents believe, or affect to
believe, that they have in reserve a
force which in time will turn the tide
in their favor and that the Teutonic
advances are sapping the strength of
the armies of the central powers.
Meanwhile the Germans and Aus
srians are holding their own in
France and Russia and on the Italian
frontier and are making progress
toward the Mediterranean, recently
having pushed the allied forces
southwark from Serbia until they are
now crowded virtually out of the
legitimate war zone of the Balkans.
In Mesopotamia British expedition
has come to grief through the mass
Evening star., 1915-12-11
The Burning Of Hopewell.

The Hopewell conhagration Thurs
day evening was not unparalleled.
There have been other sweeping fires
in flimsily built towns and in some
cities, due to the utter disregard in
their construction of the first prin-
ciples of protection against this ele-
ment. Frontier cities have again and
again been reduced in few hours to
ashes because Of the rapidity with
which they have been built, with an
eye single to speed and with no
thought of security. Hopewell sprang
into existence with the haste of a
mining town in the early days when
prospectors' strikes were almost i'm
mediately followed by the work of
carpenters-but few masons. As q
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city" it was tamentab!e affair. As
community of rather loosely organ
lied elements, founded upon single
!! great industry in the neighborhood,
it was a marvel. 1t was much larger
than the actual needs of the indus
trial establishment to which it owed
its existence warranted. To feed and
house and provide the workmen OF
the powder plant with the necessities
and some luxuries would have called
for but a fraction of the inhabitants,
perhaps, at liberal estimate, half
the population of Hopewell when the
FIRE started. Many of the dwelleTs
were mere leeches upon the town, at
tracted by the chance of profits in
the lax atmosphere of the boom
creation. A few weeks ago some of
this element was eliminated through
the shutting down of the municipal
lid" which caused numbers Of the
unprincipled ones to move away to
other fields Of operation.
Hopewell will probably be better
for the fire, although the loss is
heavy. 1t will be in some degree
purged of its least desirable elements.
and the work of reconstruction will
be on better scale of thoroughness
than the original work of building.
If it is destined to remain civic or
ganization it will gradually evolve a
municipal system, and this is the op-
portunity to establish one. Many an
Older and larger and better city has
proated by the dread visitation Of
FIRE to correct evils and to set
straight crooked ways. But Hope
well would cease to exist if the pow
der plant were removed. 1t has no
other reason for being. If the ex-
plosives manufacturing company were
to pull up stakes and shift elsewhere,
or to cease operations altogether,
Hopewell would die just as some of
the most flourishing of the western
mining towns of the past century died
when the veins of ore ran out and
the mines filled with water.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

ing against it of superior Turkish
force. 1t cannot be questioned that
the close of the year approaches with
the campaign standing at stage OF
Teutonic advantage.
AS for peace terms, each side pro-
fesses to be willing to receive pro-
posals from the other, but neither
shows a disposition to make such
tenders. 1t is evident that each fears
to be considered as anxious for peace.
Whatever the pressure of internal
conditions, making for early peace, it
is at least officially concealed. AS
far as the governments are con-
cerned the armies will remain in the
field indefinitely.
The war is one of exhaustion. Eng
land asserts that she has not yet put
forth her full force, and it has been
asserted that her present plan is to
increase her army to full fighting
strength of 100000 men. Russia, it
is declared, will by spring have
100000 additional men in arms, with
equipment and ammunition sufficient
to enable them to take the field in a
heavy drive against Germany. Ger
many, Austria and France are appar-
entity at the point of dependence upon
their younger levies, calling success
sively to the colors the classes OF
each year. There is no reserve for
them save as the youth of the coun-
tries reach the fighting age. The sit
uation in Italy is undisclosed. but it is
not believed that the full strength of
the nation has yet been approached
in the recruiting. Turkey is an un-
known element as to military
strength. The Balkan states allied
with England and France are today
exhausted. Bulgaria is an important
factor for the Teutonic cause there
and, unless offset by Rumania's es-
pousal OF the allied cause, will serve
Germany and Austria effectively.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
The War College Warning.

Perhaps most succinctly OF all the
preparedness" documents, the spe-
cial report of the Army War Col
lege division OF the general staff pre-
sents the possibility of American dis
aster through aggressive foreign mill
tary activity. 1t is not necessary. in
considering this report, which forms
the basis of the administrators de-
fense plea to Congress, to accept at
full measure the possibility of in
vasion described. That is to say, it
would be unwise to regard the state
ments made by the War College di-
vision as positive forecast of what
is likely to happen. Yet the possibil-
ity presented is essentially part of
the calculation. II the United States
is to be prepared against foreign
foe of future development it must be
fully and adequately prepared, and to
measure the extent OF that prepared
ness it is necessary to contemplate
what vigorous and resourceful and
fully armed foe might accomplish.
The picture that the War College
division draws is undeniably alarm
ing. 1t show the shores of the
United States overrun with foreign
soldiers with the American army in
the process of organization. 1t shows
hostile army of $4,000 men and
81,27o animals, with full equipment,
landing here fifteen days after the
defeat of the American navy, with
monthly additions thereafter of 49,
COO men. At this rate of invasion the
country would be conquered before
more than a feeble initial resistance
could be made
The lesson that the War College
division draws from this possibility
of invasion is that the regular army,
whether standing" or not, must be
OF strength of 100000 men. or more
than could be set upon these shores
in the first move. In short, the
United States must be prepared to re-
sist foreign foe at the first stage,
and resist it successfully. 1t must not
depend upon the latent power of the
people. 1t must be organized and
ready for the trouble that may not
come, but that in the light of Euro
pean happenings may nevertheless
come at any time.
There is one element in this cal
culation that must not be overlooked
the navy. All the figures of the
War College division are based upon
the foreign foe breaking through the
sea defenses. Therein lies another
problem for Congress to solve at
this session, the provision of suffi-
cicnt naval force to render this pos
sibility improbable.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
A Study in Patience.

A man there was who learned to
show
Jobs patience all unbroken.
To anger he was ever slow.
No thoughtless word was spoken.
And did the world appreciate
His goodness true and ample?
Did people rush to initiate
His glorious example?
Nay! Nayi An easy mark was he,
Since naught his ire could call up.
Men passed in turn in careless slee
And handed him = wallup.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

The United States may as well face,
incidentally, the need of prepared
ness to meet an enormous demand
for American products when the war
is over.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Secretary Garrison evidently be-
lieves that not raising boy to be a
soldier implies no lack Of possibili-
ties of patriotic efficiency. with ear
nest work on his part under efficient
instruction.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

English expressions of surprise at
Americas refusal to fall into a tenn
per are indications of the tempestu-
Gus and irresistible rage John Bull
will manifest as soon as the recruit
ing enthusiasm gets under way.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
Booming Prescriptions.

"How's prohibition getting along in
Crimson Gu!ch?"
Fine" answered Three Finger
Sam. Crimson Gulch has needed .
doctor and a drug store for years an
we never would have had business
enough for either if we hadn't fixed it
SO we kin shut up the saloons once
in a while"
Evening star., 1915-12-11

France with put Germany's an
nouncements Of invincibility in the
same file with the notices of inten-
tons to dine in Paris.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Ex-President Taft has developed a
gift for pungent utterance which
might have been serviceable if he had
manifested it earlier.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Some of the private capital that
has been so eager to hurl itself into
war stocks might be persuaded to in
terest itself in a merchant marine.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

The Oscar II is sure that nobody
will care to confscate a cargo of
doves and olive branches.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

A system Of compulsory military
service has its disadvantage, but it
saves great deal of argument when
q critical situation is threatened.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
A Hard One.

Mike" said Flooding Pete, what
would you do if you had a million
dollars?"
Il dunno" replied Meanderins
Mike. Il don't see why you should
ask me any question like dat. De
fellers dats got de million can't an
swer It."
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Mr.. Bryan has expanded politi
caily until a convention is too small
an audience for him.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Peace rumors do not materialize
even to the extent of getting into the
scrap of paper class.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

The fact that he is neutral should
not prevent friend Santa Claus from
having the Belgians in mind this win
ter.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

Hopeweli may change its name t.
"Tryagain."
Evening star., 1915-12-11
Winter Melody,

Wlnter Mel0dy.
Now doth the wind so swift and
sharp,
Come through the easement skip
ping,
And use for an aeolian harp
The brand-new weather-stripping
Evening star., 1915-12-11

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only 25 cents per month. Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made by carrier at the end
Of each month.
Evening star., 1915-12-11
Universal Demand.

The trouble with our son." said
father, "is that he wants his own
way about everything"
yes" replied mother; "and sup
pose that's what he thinks about u.s."
Evening star., 1915-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHM4ANDER JOHNSON.
Preparedness.

Are you in favor Of prepared
ness?"
Il should say l am. l shop early
every December"
Evening star., 1915-12-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE: 11th St and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
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Chicago ONCE: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 8 Regent ST., London,
England
Evening star., 1915-12-11

We suggest them as Christmas Gifts (
These reproductions of famous old historical {
of our collection of Period Furniture. Some OF Il
which gives to them the aged appearance OF the {
some famous castle, and the originals of the warrior
While many of the examples are elaborate, !
low in price Christmas shoppers should inspect II
One of these Chairs or Rockers wou
refinement of any person.
ARMCHAIRS AND ROCKERS.
John Alden Armchars. $1,000
John Alden Rockers, $1,000
Kensineton Armchairs and Rockers. $4,000 each
William and Armchairs and Rockers. $500 each
Jacobean Armchairs and Rockers. $1,000 each
$4,000
WING CHAIRS AND ROCKERS.
Adam Wing Chairs and Rockers, $4,000 each.
Sheraton Wing Chairs and Rockers. 1890 each
william Mary Wing Chairs and Rockers, $4,000
Louis xV Wing Chairs and Rockers, $500 each.
Jacobean Wing Chairs and Rockers, $25 90 each.
Wing Chairs and Rockers. $4,000 EACH
Louis XVI wing Chairs Rockers, $4,000 each.
Charles II Wing Chairs and Rockers, $4,000 each
RUSH SEAT CHAIRS AND ROCKERS.
Colonial Rushseat Chairs. s11O0 and $12O0 each.
Colonial Rush-seat Rockers. $1,000 each
Colonial Side Chairs, $3.50 to 1880.
Colonial Side Rockers. $3.50 to $500.
English Rush h-seat Armchairs 1880
English Rush Arm Rockers, $3.50.
Sixth g street.
Evening star., 1915-12-11

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Daily, Sunday included. month. 90 cents.
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