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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

The death of James F. O'Donnell h Hartford this week recalls a 135 yard handicap given by him in New Britain about thirty years ago at Trauts park, over which there was probably more excitement than in any similar contest in Connecricut, and at that time h2Edicaps were very pOpu- lar. Frank Kane, who was then a ten second man. was looked upon as the winner of the cap" the first prize being $150, but Herbert Rigney of Waterbury, and who Is now em- Iloyed at the capitol in Hartford, had entered the race and those on the in- side were of the opinion that he and Kane would make new record that day. No one seemed to pay any att tention to a young fellow named Wagner. whose name appeared on the score card and who had come into the lark alone and carrying carpet bag. He announced himself as Wagner; he had no trainer and solicited assistance from any one who would be kind enough to help. John Hickman agreed to assist and when the sprinter appeared on the track the spectators remarked that he was Tn fine con- dition for an unknown runner. He won his first heat and 1t was remarked by those who held the watch on him that he could go fast, so fast in fact that Rigney. Harry England, George Meade and "Ted" FenJon, all good sprinters, sat down on the track and refused to run on the ground that they didn't have a chance and MT. ODon-
  bets off on the heat. The ex- Citemcnt was intense as the hour came for the final heat because Wagner and Kane were to meet and it seemed as if every one at the park who had d dollar bet it on the race. Wagner had a start on Kane, when in reality he could have given him one, but as they neared the tape Wagner decreased his speed pur- posely but Kane, who ran his best. the fastest, perhaps, he ever ran. was at his heels and came near beating him ;t that The excitement was at high pitch, some claiming that Kane had won. but the decision of the referee that the race was Wagners was undoubtedly a fair one. The cry was then raised that he was ringer and a protest was entered against his being paid the prize money. It was held up for few days but il was claimed that he was subsequently given the $50 Billy Sunday. the present evangelist. was then doing some fast running himself, and within two weeks after the New Britain handicap he and Wagner wero matched to run q hundred wards for s10O a side and the latter won It was then realized what the local sprinters had been up against in the handicap at Traut's park. This "cap" attracted so much attention that James Dawson of Philadelphia. then a well known bookmaker. came on here and made a book on the race, and so did the late Jack HowSon, of local fame. Among the runners here that day was Jake Sims. who ran tFnder the name of Sam Thomas, who ;;fterward became a trainer for a club in Hartford. A large amount of money was lost on Frank Kane in that race. many of his supporters giving odds that he would win.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

course, is Il record, but then that is not surprising because New Britain has grown and the numerical strength of the police department has increased. The report, however, is remarkable, because of the fact it contains two murders which is also srecord for this city. Those who have been in- Clined to criticise the police depart mCnt should examine the report and ascertain if they can find, anything in 1t which would tend to substantiate their fault finding. If there are any Olfenses committed which have gone unpunished then they must have been of little account and they do not in any way reflect upon the cf- hciency of the department as a whole. It may be argued with all possible justification that a large number of arrests do not in themselves indicate the efficiency of the police, though it may suggest the degree of criminal lty m the city. More officers would undoubtedly cause q decrease in crifn- inal offenses because of the lack of opportunity that would be given those who may be tempted to commit them, but 1t must be admitted that the ,num- her who escape is very SmGll and in thio NftN tue OlllCtES IS i WnClC prove their efficiency. Drunkenness leads the offenses for which arrests were made, but that Is true of every com
 munity like New Britain. Not all of the offenders live here, many com. ing from other places, but when viewed in the aggregate they are all credited up to this city. 1t is gen orally admitted that the Sunday drunk has practically disappeared from the streets of New Britain. He is seen occasionally, but it is usually coming from the railroad station or alighting from a trolley car suggest ing that the intoXicants were obtained in other places. The closing of .sa- looms in New Britain is due in a large measure to those engaged in the bus mess rather than to the police depart ment. The dealers have long since req lized that the Sunday traffic would, if continued, injure the business in gen. eral and they put a stop to it. Many can remember that more saloon bus mess used to be done on Sunday in this city than on any other day. but that was a long time ago. New Britain leads in an orderly obser- vance of the liquor law nowadays.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
RuLE IN SIGHT.

ling to note from the $orts that there is an, eX- s of the bill providing Se for cities receiving a Fort from the cities and Snlittce. If that favorable
 the general assembly is $prove of rne bill. Such ban another triumph for &nen of the state. It will Scn men of sound judg- Nhind practical proposi- Is force, and in entirely *purpose, the lawmakers
 the most respectful at 9geport Post.
 passes it will not be the good legislation to be credit of the state busi- he public utilities bill x and were it not for the ook in 1t it would have
 It was claimed by who was then the house he bill was unconstitu-
 a time 1t seemed as if fld prevent it's passage, re finally passed and the " point has not been
 A sub committee is z details of the present II depend on what kind 5 they make out of it.
 opportunity here to les desira ble legisla = le same time to re- .al assembly of much a prolongs the sessions
 attention from men hing about it. These ] be settled by those he most about them, host interested and who
 acquainted with the community III question.
 legislation has been on for years but like P that Is desired In the CIV 1t took d long time E legislature of the fair pposition. still a favor
 the present bill will be
 by the people of the
 Of the state.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

The primaries will all be held next week, the democrats nominating can didates on Monday evening for the common council and holding their convention for the selection of the re- mainder of the ticket on Tuesday evening. The republicans will hold their primaries on the latter day. The most interest seems to center on the candidacies of August Bergstrom for alderman in the first ward and that of O. F. Curtis for councilman in the third ward. The latter is d veteran cam paigner and there is considerable curi- osity to learn whether during his past few years of inactivity has caused him to go back as the saying goes. He is being opposed by Charles Mueller. a leader of some standing, and other aspirants. These contests are like ly to lead all others so far as inter- est is concerned. If MT. Curtis is elected he will be in line for the office of president pro tenn, position he once filled, provided that Il change is made in the charter so as to open that honor to all the members of the council, which, by the way would not be a bad idea at all.
 
 in the absence of the head of the city government, but beyond that there is no power goes with the title. Under the old order of things the senior al- derman acted as mayor when oc- casion demanded it. the matter of seniority being determined by the al- derman who received the largest number of votes and that went to one of those who was running at the reg ular election and not those who were candidates during an off year, when the vote was lighter. The president pro tenn arrangement is much bet ter and more satisfactory, although eligibility is restricted to the alder men, when 1t might as well be left open to the entire council. There have been some exciting contests for the place in years past. The winner can be reasonably predicted this time before the council caucuses on the matter provided that a certain gentle man carries his old bailliwick on Tuesday, and the charter is amended so as to give him chance at it.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
EASTEIs

today is not symboli-
 t feast of Easter which i'oW but it may change hnd the sun may shine in us 1t should do in order may have all the natural R pleasant, glorious feast. |o great rejoicing every h9morating as it does the 3of the Saviour from the c ch He was placed after the cross. The churches
 deal of this feast, the 5ting special themes pe- day and the choir mas hg their most elaborate music. Flowers play a rt in the decorations and plants that can be ob-
 the pulpits and sur l indicating a religious joy and solemnity.
 rance of Easter Is not he'd to the churches be- Enough all are not iden- ome pagticular religious
 thoN do believe in a 1g, that He died on the pse. from the dead on v morning. The homes le are usually made a Rutiful on that day and e or less of D recogni- because of what it com Easter is also recognized ay world in the form of
 a sort of public exhi- on and when the wealth walk. in the open. The
 sas itA iss usually called le great centers of pop hused the newspapers to
 of space to it and even of pneumonia windows KS are occupied by young us to see fashion at it's Rneral observance has a bcause it is a recognition ent which has had such Influence on the people l in which we live.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
FACTS AND RANCHES.

If, fifty years ago, a poorly clad Confederate soldier, or even his bet Union antagonist, had been told that a half century thereafter soldiers would be clothed in half-silk uniforms, he would not have believed il to be possible. Yet that is what the British war office has In mind at the present time.-Providence Jour nal.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
IT MILK INSPECTOR.

but few people who |difficult matter milk in-
 kecome in New Britain. I of the fact that a large i peddlers are unable to Pgllsh language. The
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
Finish the Barge Canal.
(New York IIeraId)

The people of this state have up to date spent nearly one hundred million dollars on the barge canal from this city to Buffalo.
 Everybody agrees that it must be completed, but there is dangerous de-
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

Winconsin will amend her blue iaWs so that golf may be played on Sunday. Ii isn't the gof itself that .e objectionable. but the accompany ing Ianguage.-Norwich Record.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

In his annual report Chief RaWl- inGs says that there were 1.72S arrests made last year as compared with r., 527 the previous year. This, of
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

After all We suppose the represen tativcs should get as much us they can for thei own use-Waterbury, the public we mean, never gets any thing in Hartford, anyway. 1t seems we have been trying to get an armory since the close of tho civil war, while that ''normal school" proposition is practically old enough to Votc.- Waterbury Democrat.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

.f the CNty
 d Week. 65 Cent. ts.nt by mall
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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

.6vertislng medium ID e...i',,ssion ksp books and press ,.,,an to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

,i De found on sale at HOUR stand. A2nd St. and Broad York City. Board Walk |City and Hartford depot.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
MCMILLAN Choose Your. Easter Gloves.
 Here!

HUI UE
 Reliable makes ir fhe latest Spring styles, for Men, Wo. s men and Children.
 EASTER SPECIAL
 WOmeE's Kid Gloves Special S1.25 pair, value $l.5c 2 with four row emb. backs.
 Washable DOeskin White, at S1.00 pair.
 Sand Color DOeskins Washable with black three row emb. Special at SIPS pr. Two Clasp Kid Gloves At $1.00, SIPS, $1.50 pair. white, black and colors.
 Long Kid Gloves
 $2.75 and $3.00 pair.
 "Kayser's" Silk Gloves in all lengths and colors, soc, 75c, S1.00. pair. M Leatherette and Lisle Gloves for Women and Children, 25c and soc pair. .
 Mems Gloves. Our special $1.O0 pair in s tan cape such as mems stores sell at $1.15.
 Mems Tan Cape and Gray Mocha Gloves, at $1.50 pair. More Coats, Suits and
 Dresses for Easter We have prepared to clothe 2 you right for the Easter par- ade. More new Coats, Suits and Dresses arrived for Sat urday's selling. . Women's and Misses Coats
 S5.9S to $25.00. Junior Coats 6 to IA years, $2.9S to $9.9S
 Children's Coats  ? to 6 years, $1.49 to S3.9S Infants Coats Long and Short, SPAS to S5.50. lNew Dresses in colored silk and wool ma- terials, S5.9S, S7.98 and $10 each.
 Dainty Evening Gowns.
 S12.9S to S25.00 ."
 Easter BlOuscs Crepe De Chine and Tub Silks, $1.98 to $4.9S. Washable Lingerie Blouses
 97c to $1.9S.
 Silk Hosiery
 We are showing all the new shades. #....
 Boot Silks at 25c and soc pair.
 McCallum Silk Hose $1.00, $l.50 and S2.00 pair "Oynx" Silk SOx for Men
 at 25c and soc pair New Neckwear, VeiIings, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs of Crepe de Chine, Lace and Hand Emb. kinds, 121lc to $1.00.
 
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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
TOWN TALK.
HERE. isn't as n,,irh iu-

HERE isn't as much in- terest manifested in the coming heavy weight fight between Johnson and Willard next Monday as there
 has been in similar contests in the past.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

The general assembly has done it's hest to outlaw the amusing fortune tellers and their kind, but per mits such schemers to remain, with full privileges to defraud, the Bridgeport furniture faklrs. And that is only one of many. most of them more dangerous. After these ,sharpers arc through with an inno- cent and trustful investor it takes
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

That move on the part of one town in the state in cgoinG back to first principles and having an all day ses- sion of it's high school is a sound proposition from an educational stand point Scholars attending the aver age high school are better off doing real studing than wasting their time wandering about the streets waiting for trains to go home on the part of out of town pupils, and local residents passing away the afternoon period in sheer idleness in place of study Middletown Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03

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New Britain herald., 1915-04-03
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
DEVELOPMENT OF
 AMERICAN FINANCE
Another Step Taken by the Federal
 Reserve Board.

Washington, Feb. 12-Another step in the development of American finance designed to bring in more ac- cord with that of other nations was taken by the federal reserve board to- day when it issued regulations govern ing the discount or purchase of bank CTS acceptances.
 The federal reserve act authorized national banks to purchase accept ances based on the importation or ex- pOrtatiOn of goods and the boards reg ul2tionS indicate how banks may avail themselves of the aid of the federal reserve banks in securing the re-dis- count of such paper and lay down the lines by which the reserve banks themselves will be guided in purchase of acceptances in the open market.
 Before the federal reserve act was passed domestic dealings in accept ances were confined to state banks, trust companies and private banks. How far American banks may now proceed in taking away from London a share of this business, a considerable part Of which is done with South America. officials here do not now pre- tend to know.
 Although under today's regulations the reserve banks are not barred from outright purchases of acCeptanCeS. the board indicates a present preference for discount of such paper presented by member or other banks. The board announces that acceptances must be payable in dollars in the United States, Q step toward making the doI- lar at least one of the mediums of in- terratlonaI exchange.
 Weeks have been spent by the board in preparing the resolutions and many conferences have been held with the advisory council, some of the gover- nOrs of federal reserve banks and the federal reserve agents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

ed, one of whom was beleaded by flying wreckage.
 Villages Disappear,
 Entire villages disappeared. Those of which traces remained were ruin ed. All shipping either was destroyed or badly damaged.
 Three-fourths of the cocoa palms, on which the islands depends upon for nOurishment and their commerce in copra, were levelled. and all the re- mainder injured. Some plantations were wiped out. It will be d year be- fore any food plants can be brought into bearing again. and three thousand inhabitants are destitute.
 The American gunboat Princeton is conveying food, clothing and tempo rary assistance but the need for furth- CT aid is urgent, as the food supply is so low that starvation will set in be- fore three weeks are out. The South but the situation left in the wake of this one is described as unprecedent-
 Awful Fury of the Wind.
 At the height of the storm the fury of the winds was unbelievable. Iron roofs were torn off and blown three miles. The very soil was torn from the coral rock and the collins in new made graves were left exposed At one time the barometer stood at 27.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
RUSSIANS FORGED TO RETIRE
 BEFORE GERMAN oNsLAUGHTs
muscoVites Give Up Their Positions
 East of the Mazurian Lakes.

HerHn, Feb. l2, by Wireless Telegra- phy to Sayville.-The following state ment was issued today at army head quarters under date of Feb. F:
 In the western war theatre only artillery dueIs took place. The enemy expended an enormous amount of am munition against German positions in ChampaGlie, without gaining any sue cess worth mentioning. Near Souain the enemy attempted an infantry at tack; but was repulsed with the loss of 120 prisoners.
 The number Of prisoners in the Ar gonne was reported yesterday to have been increased by one officer and 119 men. Northwest of Verdun several of the eneny's trenches were taken 4 French counter-attacl1 made under a Geneva flag was repulsed with consid- erabie loss for the enemy. The fortress Of Nerdun was ShelIed by German ay- lators with about 100 bombs At Su- deIkopf, ill the VOsges, the French sue ceeded in occupying a small outpost trench in front of the German posi- tions.
 Eastern theatre: The emperor ar rived on the battlefield on the East PTEssian frontier. Our operations there forced the Russians rapidly to give up their positions east of the Mazurian lakes. At the same place the fighting is continuing. So far about 26,000 prisoners have been made. More than 20 guns and 30 machine guns have been taken. The amount of war material cannot yet be estimated.
 Tn Poland, on the right bank of the Nistula, the Germans continued the of fensive reported yesterday. They took SieTpec and made some hundreds of prisoners.
 "On the left bank of the vistuia there is nc change"
 The Geneva flag referred to above is the emblem of the Red Cross. adopted at the international convention at Geneva in 1864.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
fcial functions

ficial functions.
 It is understood that no specific ref erence was made to the cases Of the Belsian and Spanish ministers, both of whom have been expelled from Mex ico by Carranza The communication, which John R. Silliman, personal rep resentati of President Wilson at Mexico City, was instructed to show to General Obregon, the coInmandant there. and transmit it likewise to Car ranza. was of general character covering the delicate situation of all the diplomats in the Mexican capital.
 Spanish Minister Not Molested.
 Late today the state department was informed by Consul Canada that Jose Caro, the Spanish minister, reached Vera Cruz this afternoon and imme- diately had gone aboard a spanish trans Atlantic liner. Protection for him in his journey from Mexico Clty and Vera Cruz had formally been re quested by the United States and he was not disturbed enroute. The min ister will sail for Havana
 Serious Consequences Implied.
 While officials were reticent to dis cuss the communication sent to Car ranza. il was understood that in 9 friendly, but firm spirit the Wsahlng- ton government pointed out that 1t would be to Carranza's interest to ac- cord the diplomats facilities for com r1o7Inicating with their governments and all the usual courtesies of their positions. No indication was given as to what course the American gov ernment would pursue if this was not complied with. but the implication that serious complications might ensue if foreign governments withdrew their diplomatic represe~t tatives was said to have fanO conveyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
RECALLS THE HISTORIC
 HURRICANE OF MARCH, 1889
When the Brave Conduct of American
 Seamen Aroused Interest.

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-Today's message from Tutuila to the Asso- ciated Press, and it's brief predecessor of Wednesday describing the Manua Islands disaster are the first news despatches ever received in America from the scene of the disaster.
 The historic hurricane Of March 16, 1889, when the American men, Of-vv Trenton, Vandalia and Nipsio and the German w-arships Adler and E.ber were caught in the open harbor of Apia- were not reported in this country un- til weeks later.
 That story was brought here by yes Sel and because Of the dramatic incl dents connected with the brave con- duct of the American seanen, aroused such interest that it was sent over land on four wires simultaneously to a length of thirty thousand words The present hurricane appears to have done even greater property damage.
 \ government wireless station was established at Tutuila last summer Fro mthere the message received to- day probably was caught by the sta ton at Apia, built by the German gov ernment and taken over by the British when they captured German Samoa. Thence it was relayed to the powerful commercial station at Honolulu and transmitted to the continent.