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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
TEAR DOWN WALLS OF
NEW HAVEN THEATER
Valuable Paintings by German ~
fist Destroyed In Fire that Raced
Grand Opera House.

New Haven, April 27.-worlSmen
were busy all day yesterday tearing
down the walls of the ruined Grand
Opera house which was destroyed by
fire early Sunday morning. damage
amounting to about S104.500.. OnilN
the upper part of the walls were -
moved, but the part that is left stand
ing is firm enough and there Is no inn
mediate danger of IL falling. A little
more will be torn down. but most OF
what is now standing will be left un
I'll some definite decision has been
reached as to rebuilding.
The executors of tho Constant A.
Moeller estate, owner OF the prop
erty, have not yet had time TO give
this matter serious consideration. IL
Will probably be several weeks az
least before any decision is reached.
Among the valuable articles de-
stroyed in the part of the building
occupied by the Aschenbrocdcl vere-
in, on tho ground floor. were three
paintings by William Moops, Ger
man painter, who lived I'm This CIV
for n number OF years. These paint !
ings were copies of three famous
paintings in galleries in Europe. The
Aschenbroedcl was started in 1862
and on the following year the crrt
picture was purchased from Mr..
Moops. Beethoven and Hin Fricnda"
In 1904. Mr.. Moops painted another
picture for the Veroin and in 1905
a third one. 1t was planned TO haYc
him paint one picture n year TO DC
hung in the cafe, but Mr.. Moons
death in 1905 prevented tho cortin-
uance of this costum. Mr. Moops haAI
n fourth picture slsctched out, but
was unable TO finish IL.
These three paintings were splcnd-
d1dly executed and were highly priced
by In members OF the Aschcnb roe
del Verein and by the many people
who made n custom of dropping into
the restaurant. While il would be
impossible to place any exact value
upon them, IL is felt that $4,000 would
not be excessive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
WELCOMED BY GOVERNMENT.
Proposed Test of Law Barring I'M
pOrtation of Prize Fight Films

Washington, April Elm connec-
ton with the announcement of Chas.
A. Towne, formerly United States SEN
ator from Minnesota, that he will on
April % apply to the United States
district court at New York for an in
junction restraining the collector of
the port from refusing to admit NOV
ing picture films of the recent willard
Johnson championship fight, it is
stated here today that such action
will be welcomed by the department
OF justice The validity of the law for
bidding the importation of prize
fight films, it Is recognized, never has
been fully tested.
Solicitor General Davis recently as
sured attorneys for the film companies
that the government would expedite
hearing of such an action as Mr..
Towne purposes to institute in behalf
Of L. Lawrence Weber, owner of the
moving picture rights Of the fight,
who desires to bring the pictures into
this country not for sale but for eX-
hibition by himself. Mr.. Towne said
it would be admitted that they are
films of prize fight, not of a boxing
bout.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
SPECIAL ELECTION IN
NOME ON LICENSE
Dry Forces Waging Vigorous Cam
paign TO Win Victory at
Polls on May 5.

Nome, Alaska, April PA special
election has been called for May to
vote on whether Nome shall continue
to license saloons Petitions request
ing the election were presented to the
United States district court by the dry
forces, who are waging a vigorous
cam paign.
Women now vote in Alaska and
much attention is being given their
attitude by both sides, as it is be-
lieved their votes will be an impor-
tant factor in deciding the issue.
Nome, the principal town of the
Bering sea region, has a winter pOpu-
lation of $500, which grows in sum-
nIer, when navigation is open, to
more than 5000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT PRAISED.

An adjustor for a New York fire in
surance company who was here yes
terday to appraise the damage done
by fire to the old Cook property at
the corner of Rocky Hill avenue and
kelsey street was voluble in his praise
of the New Britain fire department for
It's efficient work at the fire. He said
he could not understand how they did
such good work when the flames had
such a handicap.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
SIX CHAurAuouA ADDRESSES.

Phoenix, Ariz., april 27.-YKc
President Thomas II. Marshall. II was
announced today, will deliver six
Chautauqua addresses in Mississippi ,
before he returns home to Indiana
He will leave here May 3. The vice
president and Mrs. Marshall since
April 3 have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l.. kimsey. Mrs. Marshali's
parents, ct Scotsdale, n suburb 81
Phoenix
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

San Francisco, April 27.-The sum
of 100000 has been set aside as q
tension fund for aged Methodia
ministers by the Methodist Episcopal
book concern which has been in con-
ference here since last Tuesday, II wns
learned yesterday. Final sessions are
to he held today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
FLOOD WATER OVER DAM.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 27.-Two
foot of flood water yesterday poured
over Fort Worth's new million dollar
CAM and police were busy getting
residents out of the lowlands. 1t is
believed the dam, which 1mpounds
reservoir for ten miles back, was safe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
I)ISTS' ANNIVERSARY
THIS EVENING

Mat,,odist Episcopal church
Ntinnc the observance of the
49, anniversary of the cor
TO tonight with an old
Mathodist love-feast.
oorIv church the members
1890 into small groups under
'dership of some one member.
'Sare the class and he was it's
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

We'll, I'll go up and if anyone else
comes We'll have a meeting
Associated with Mr.. Neumann to-
night will be Rev. Elmer A. Dent, ID.
D., district superintendent or presid-
ing elder as he would have been called
in the days of ve-feasts. Dr. Dent
is no stranger here. He is greatly
beloved by the people of his district
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
CuEwED ALMOST TO PIECES.

Huntington, w. ", April 81
Frank White of Chattanooga, Tenn,
lion trainer, appearing with a cir
Gus at Olive Hill, KY, near here yes
terday was killed by one of the lions.
White entered the cnge and was at
tackled from behind by Il lion, whicn
clawed and chewed him almost to
pieces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

Dresses of wolfe are very much in
vogue this season, and Miss Ryan is
showing them in exceedingly pretty
models at her shop. 70 Pratt street,
Hartford, as low as $3.50, $10.75 and
so on up. They are largely white,
Wit dainty flesh and some other colors,
and many of the white have touches
Of color delightfully."- placed. at Miss
Eyan's prices, one can gather a very
pretty and very satisfactory summer
wardrobe for a moderate sum. and
feel. too, that it is exclusive.-advt.
Best Butter SAC lb. Russell Bros
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
Aliens Foot-Easc for the Troops.

Aliens Foot-Easc for the Troops.
Over 100000 packages Of Aliens
Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder 20
Shake into your Shoes or dissolve IN
the foot bath, are being used by the
German and Allied troops at the front
1t rests the feet. prevents friction AZ
the shoe and makes walking cgSy
Sold everywhere. 25c. Sample sentt
FREE. Address. Allen s. Olmstedl
lie Roy, y. Y.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
X. OF c. DIRECTOR DEAD.

Chicago, April 27.-James Maher,
national supreme director of the
Knights of Columbus, died at his
home here yesterday. He was a
native of Illinois and was 3 ) years old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

and his coming here always ensures
a good meeting. While this is a pecu-
liarly Methodist service, Trinity
church wishes it understood that the
public is invited and a large attend
ance is desired
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
Letter 10
Dr. Eilmer ~ Co.,
BinghamtOn. n. Y.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for
You

T'rOVC SWuIIIJ-INOOC
You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer Sc Co,
Ringhamton, n. Y, for n sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the New Britain Daily
Herald. Regular fffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

The finest butter in the and. fresh
made. sweet and delicious. 34c lb.,
lbs. for $1.00. Russell Bros.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27

Best Butter SAC lb. Russell Bros
advt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-27
E. o. WILLIAMS, Notary Public.

GO Broyles st.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
THIS CHICKEN WELL DRESSED
Idaho Biddy Has a FuII-Dress Flannel
Coat and Seems to Be
Proud of IL.

The proudest chicken in Boise lives
on West State street
The bird has no medals for pedi-
gree, no certificates for being a cham
pion layer, no diplomas for good be-
havior, or unusual size. Yet without
any of these attainments, this fowl is
the observed of all observers. Citi-
zens go blocks out Of their way to see
the bird, which struts with pride be-
fore their view
This fowl claims the distinction Of
being the only bird in Boise to pos
sess swallow-tail overcoat. It's own
er takes personal interest in all her
hens, and it was with some concern
that she noticed during the summer
that one of the late spring chickens
failed to develop any feathers on it's
back
When the cool evenings came on
last fall the bird seemed to feel the
cold, and it's owner made from an
old flannel shirt unique coat, mod
eled after full-dress coat, with no
front to speak of, but plenty of back
and tail. Sits were arranged for the
birds wings, and the fowl seems to
others in the coop to be particularly
proud of the costume.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05

Young Mans Unique Method of TAX
ing Leave of His Girl Has At
tracted Attention.

He's been calling on Juliet for many,
many months. Not that the neighbor-
hood objects to that A lot of them
come and go up that way. The girls
give them all a tryout, but it would
seem as if this one had earned a regu.
lar place. The best part of the show
occurs when Willie says good night.
We presume the real good night is en-
acted in the reception hall or dark cor.
ner of the vestibule-but that's an.
other story.
The fable concerns what Willie does
after he goes. The stay-uplates in the
section have been accustomed to see
each man fade into the darkness the
moment he gumshoes away from his
girls abode. But it remained for Will
lie sDring the innovation. He got
away with it for month before the
neighborhood got WISE Now every
body stays up till he takes his depar-
ture, and watches.
He proceeds up the street until un-
der an arc light 20 yards away. Turn
ing VIII a graceful motion he lifts one
fail-like arm and waves a farewell to
his love. He played football once at
high school, too. He advances five
yards, perhaps eight. Then he turns
again and waves once more. One night
he waited kiss on the evening breeze
AnS so it goes, until he is out of sight.
The neighborhood enjoys it hugely. So
the latest indoor sport is sitting up
for Waving Willie. ."-Brockton Enter
prise
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
johnson Creek.

Irene Schneider spent few days of
last with relatives at GAINESVILLE.
0. Fl. KOttke Of Milwaukee, spent New
Years with his mother Mrs. E. c. Kottke.
The young folks of this village gave a
party at the city hall New Years eve.
Florence Irving of Waukesha was the
guest of her mother New Years day.
Mr.. Henry Milbrath of Ft. Atkinson
spent Friday with Miss Stella Bennett.
The Stickers met with Mrs. A. E.
Greenwood Tuesday evening.
Rubie Shekey spent Monday and Tues
day with friends at Ft. Atkinson.
A few of the young people took ad-
vantage of the good sleighing and went
to Jefferson Wednesday and attended the
Idle Hour.
Miss Clara Liegmann and Albert
Schuenke were quietly married at the
Lutheran parsonage, New Years eve at
6 o'clock.
The Misses Isabel Haubenschild and
Carrie Heger of Jefferson, spent Thurs
Gay and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Hol-
lister.
A number of friends met at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Greenwood to help
him celebrate his birthday anniversary.
Ernest Anderson of Waukesha, spent
New Years day with his mother, Mrs.
Jas. Anderson.
The Camp Fire Girls enjoyed a sleigh
ride to Jefferson Wednesday evening.
Emmett Bowen of Milwaukee, was the
guest of his brother New Years day.
Paul Stiehm and family returned
home Saturday evening after several
days visit with relatives in Chicago.
A. II. Schaller went to Evansville
Thursday to join his family who have
been spending the holidays with her
parents Mr. and Mrs H. 0. Meyers.
Ewald Stlehm of Lincoln, Neb., is the
guest of his father, w. L. Stiehm.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fischer of Wau-
kesha. spent New Years with her mother
Mrs. Jas. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Hubbs and family
of Lake Mills, spent Friday with their
son, G.. L. Hubbs and wife.
Mrs. A. E. Greenwood was a Jefferson
visitor Thursday.
Messrs. Fl. Stiehm and G.. f. Schu-
macher were at Jefferson Thursday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
Of Course He viii.

A gentleman in this city wrote to
Hon M E. Burke, Our representative in
congress, asking him to support the bill
placing an embargo on arms and muni-
tions of war shipped from this country
to Europe. He received from Hon. nj.
+. Burke the following reply to his let
ter:
Il am in receipt Of your letter Of the
26th inst, calling my attent On to and
asking me to vote for House Joint ResG-
luton No. 377, being a resolution intro
duced by Congressman VOlmer for the
purpose of placing an embargo upon and
to prohibit the expectation from this
county of arms, ammunition, ETC., to
any of the European countries now at
war, and contents noted.
In reply | wish to assure you that this
bill will have my hearty and active sup
port and receive my vote when the same
is taken up for consideration in the
house of representatives. | shall do all
in my power to have such law passed
at this session.
If at any time there are any other
matters in which YOU are interested, or
in which | can be Of service to you, /
shall be pleased to have you write me.
Wishing you Happy New Year and
with kindest personal regards, [ remain,
Yours very truly,
M. +. Burke"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
Fires in City Last Year.

During the year ending December 81
1914, the fire department answered th1r-
teen calls in the city, according to rec
ords at the No. engine house and are
as follows:
Feb. 1-K0rban chimney.
Feb. 23-1rving'S chimney.
March 8-Guse barn.
March 8-Maede barn.
April 24-Watertown Grain Co. ele-
VatOr.
May 2-Peter West barn.
June 10-Krahmer's barn.
july Kraft house, Ninth ward.
Aug. 30-RObinsOn barn.
Nov. 4-Kraft barn, Seventh ward.
Nov. 23-LeO Jurck house.
Nov. 24-KOstjal house.
Dec. 80 Schleidher house.
Mr.. Schleicher sustained the heaviest
lose which amounted to about $1,000.
fhe department responded to one out
side call which came from Clyman on
Dec. 4. The damage at the Clyman fire
being about $1,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
BLANKET THE HORSES

We do not know if there is a law
requiring drivers to blanket their
horses when they are standing still
on such days as these, but there
ought to be and every driver ought to
be humane enough to attend to it
horse stand in these bitter days
without covering him has a soul with
callouses on it which would make the
hide of rhinocerous look like
baby's skin compared with it. The
officers of the law in every town ought
to take notice of the poor shivering
beasts wherever seen. A suggestion
made vigorous to drivers who need it
would probably do the business.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
Beginning of Great Invention.

AS far back as 1868 experiments
were being made with what savants
called an "otacousticon," which
brought distant sounds to the ear and
was a far-off promise of the long dis
tance" and wireless messages of to-
day. Samuel Pepys was abroad in
those days, and Of course he saw the
new toy, tried it, and mentions it in
his diary. He went with Lord
Brouncker to "tne Royal society,"" and
here, to my great content, | did try
the use of the otacousticon, which
was only a great glass bottle broke
at the bottom, putting the neck to my
ears, and there | did plainly hear the
dancing of the cares of the boats in
the Thames to Arundel gallery win
dow, which without it / did not in the
least do"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
Tales of Proqress.

The aluminium that is as hard as
STEEL" has been invented again. This
time the inventor is an Australian,
and the claims made for his discovery
certainly do not err on the side of
modesty. In addition to superior hard
ness, he announces that his new alloy
can be welded and soldered, has a
high tensile strength, and is noncor-
rosive. This last quality, of course, be-
longs to all forms of the metal.
The world will look on such claims
with skeptical eye, and yet, they
represent the goal toward which the
world is moving. Sooner or later, by
a sudden discovery or long series of
slow advances, aluminium will be made
to do most of the work that now falls
on iron and steel. Aluminium has
many advantages. 1t is light in weight,
it does not rust, it is found everywhere
and in inexhaustible quantities. Every
clay bank is a mine of it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
HubbletOn.

January 1st. = Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Schaefer and children Of Milford spent
New Years with relatives here.
Misses Mary and Lucy Rebstein visit
ed friends in Redwood few days this
week
Mrs. A. H. Budahn and children are
spending few days in Horizon.
Theo Raue spent the holidays at his
parents home in Horizon.
Miss Lyla Englebrecht is visiting
friends in Waterloo.
Miss Lydia Roth of Watertown is Wis
iting at her home south of the village.
Hattie and nona Prienfalk spent
Thursday in Watertown.
Miss Katherine McGovern spent Sun
day in Milwaukee.
DR.. ]. s. Kings made a professional
call here Wednesday.
A. H. Budahn was a capitol city WIS.,
itor Thursday.
Mrs. W. G. Henningsen and daughter
were WatertOwn visitors Wednesday.
Miss Marie Reynolds visited friends at
Waterloo Monday.
Miss Edna Dobberstein of Waterloo
spent several days at Gingles'.
Walter Gevers of Waterloo and Rich
ard Smelter of Waukesha were visitors
at the Gingles home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe DOwd of Waterloo,
called on friends in the village Friday.
Miss Adala DeOring of Waterloo visit
ed friends south of the village Thursday.
A carload of fish were shipped from
here to New York on Thursday. These
fish are shipped in galvanized tanks and
reach New York in living condition.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
Mt. Pleasant.

Miss LeOna and Oscar SteindOrf left
Sunday evening for a weeks visit in the
cream city.
Henry VOsS of BelOit, Mrs. Heinemann
and children and Miss Ruth Voss Of Mil
waukee were visitors during the week
at the home of f. label.
Arthur Heitz is spending a few days
in WatertOwn.
Fred Engelhart of Milwaukee, was a
week end visitor with Louis SteindOrf
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Rehbaum and son
Lester were visitors during the week
with Mr.. and Mrs L. Stiemke.
Frances Noon spent part of her vaca-
tiOn with friends in Watertown and
Emmett
Robert label and family were enter
tanned at f. Zabel's New Years day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Stiemke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Rehbaum and son Lester spent
New Years day with Edward Heitz and
wife.
Ben Stiemke spent Saturday evening
at Moons.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
WRIGHTS MILLS

Miss Phoebe Hahn is spending an
indefinite time at home.
Miss Barbara Medick of Jefferson
spent over Sunday with her parents
VIM. Dickbut and family spent Fri
day afternoon with Emil Vogel and
wife.
Oneida Hahn of Helenville and
Lillian Hahn of Ft. Atkinson spent
Xmas with their parents.
The Christmas tree and box social
given at the school house was well
attended. The proceeds amounted to
$875.
The Medick family are having the
grippe.
George Hahn and daughter, Phoebe,
were Sunday visitors at John Hahn's
at East Hebron.
Carl Streim of Jefferson visited at
the Medick home Sunday.
Friends of John Hahn of East
Hebron will be glad to hear that he
is slowly improving, after his fall
from the silo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN

Col. P. H. Swift left this morning
for Watertown, Wis, having been a
visitor at the home of his son, W. l..
Swift, AT Emery ST., for three weeks.
Col. Swift was called back to Water
town on business matters having
planned to remain in Eau Claire Y
eral weeks longer. 1t is probable tIat
the colonel will take back his news
paper at Watertown (the LEADER
the first of the year. He has been
engaged in the newspaper business
for the past forty years and for a
number of years was engaged in the
business at Rice Lake, having taken
over the Chronotype there thirty
years ago the first day of the coming
year Later he launched the Leader
at the same place leaving about ten
years ago for Watertown-Eau Claire
Daily Telegram.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-05
MOST FAITHFUL OF FRIENDS
For Affection and Fidelity No Living
Thing Can Equal Mans Com
panion, the Dog.

The dog is the delight of the poor
mans hovel and the rich mans man
sion. Faithfully he follows his mas
ter who tramps the dusty roadside,
and sits proudly upon the cushioned
seat of the millionaire's de luxe
machine.
Wealth, caste, social distinction are
all one to him; he is content and use
full in every station to which assigned
by fate.
Disguise does not deceive him;
paint, tlnsel, silk and jewels are no
more to him than tatters, rags, worn
shoes or ragged hats, but it is what
those things cover, the man, who wins
his affection or dislike.
But he knows the just from the un-
just, the kind from the unkind, the
charitable from the uncharitable, the
true from the false, the man from
the hypocrite. He is considerate,
courteous, chivalrous.
With devoted strength he has res
cued his master from a watery grave
and dragged a child from an angry
fire.
Over bleak and frozen mountains
he has carried food and drink and
brought assistance to the wounded and
those in dire distress.
And in return he asks but a little
consideration and few kind words
Never yet the dog our country fed
Betrayed the kindness or forgot the
bread.
Collie Folio.