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New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
POISONING STORY
 IS REVIVED AGAIN
Acid and Sublimate Found in Walls Of DiSmantled Building

About four years ago, story ap- peared in the local papers that an attempt had been made on the life of a we'll known young man by woman with whom he lived. The story had it that poison had been injected into his food, but he discovered it in the nick of time and did not partake of the doctored food. Nothing was done concerning the attempted poi soning, and the public interest soon became diverted to other things.
 Recent events indicate that there may have been moreStoo the accusa- tion that at first a supposed. The house in which the1principals resided is the property of a local manufac- turing concern and a weak ago the building was sold to a junk dealer, who immediately placed one of his help there to dismantle it. Last Thursday the man, while tearing down the walls of the upper story, noticed a shelf built inside the walls and close to a beam. Further in- vestigatio showed there were two bottles on the shelf. The man ex- amined the bottles and found they contained poison. When asked where the bottles were bought, he said, "One was labeled 'carbolic acid,' the name of the druggist was missing, but as I remember it. the address, which was partly legible was about 29O Main street. Both labels on the bot ties gave me the impression they had been there a long time. The second bottle was also labeled Poison, but
 
 not read the name of the contents"
 What did you do with the bot t1es?" he was asked.
 1T intended to take them 70 po- lice station and placed them on the floor. A gang of children were play ing about and they shook the floor so much that the plaster fell from the ceiling and broke the bottles," was the reply
 A visit was made to the house and bits of broken glass were found in the place, designated by the man. One piece was picked up and upon it was the label Poison and in hand writing "corrosice sublimate" The lower part of the label showed that the contents were purchased from "Curran, the druggist, 432 Main
 
 store nine years ago.
 The workman also found a piece of paper, ye1lowed with age, upon which was written column of figures and the name of one of the members of the family. An inquisitive friend borrowed this so that he might have it read by his daughter The daugh- ter was interviewed and admitted see ing the DaDer She said har fathar requested her to read it, but she could not make sense out of it, so she threw it in the fire.
 At the time the story appeared, there were several people, who said they doubted the truth of it. Since the news of the finding of the bot ties has become known many who. did not place any credence in the rumor of attempted poisoning now say there may have been something to it after all
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
TOM CAT GESTURES AFRICANS SLEEP
Keeps Residents at New Britain Club
 Awake When He Becomes Lone- ..u some on Church Roof.

Men who reside at the New Britain club were Nsturbed in their sleep last night by the rowling of an onery tom cat which was stranded on the roof of St. Marks church. They were determined that their rest tonight would not be broken on this account and they were right. It won't.
 MT. T. Cat secured a perch on the church roof in some unaccountable manner and during the wee sma' hours he made sleep impossible with his feline music. It was cold up on that roof and he was not enjoying it even little bit. So he protested. His first dislike for his temporary resi- dence was demonstrated by few week news. AS the night grew colder, the cat grew bolder and he began to yowl in the good old fash toned way, just as he does when he leads nocturnal concerts on the back fence. New Britain's elite as repre- sented by those who find shelter be- meath the roof of the New Britain club turned over in bed. It is not on record that they turned simultaneous ly. But they turned. Another stanza from the roof and they began to toss 1 around between the linen. "Me-o-ow, me-o-o-ow," he cried. His appeal was l unanswered. Throughout the night ] he registered his lonesome protest, much to the dissatisfaction of the l restless sleepers.
 When morning dawned, the porters ! of the club were ordered to get that cat out of there. They secured ropes and ladders and while an admirins audience assisted by making foolish suggestions MT. Cat was lowered to ! terra firrna.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
HERBERTL. MILLS "';:s.'s ss: = AANA1AA~ ~ ~~e MAIN ST
FROM WATER-BOY
 TO U. s. CAPTAIN
Record of Michael O'Keefe, Philip
 pine Scout, Visiting Here

Captain Michael o'Keefe of the Philippine Scouts accompanied by his wife, is visiting his sister, Mrs. B. J. Connolly of 275 Washington street, and his brother. Officer Den- his O'Keefe. Captain O'Keefe is in the United States on a furlough and this is the first time he has visited New Britain in about six years. He has a high standing in the army and it is expected that he will qualify for the majors rank before returning to his post on the Islands.
 P Years in the Army.
 Captain O'Keefe is we'll known in this city and during his visit here will doubtless renew many old ac- quaintances. He is 48 years of age and has been in the regular United States army for twenty-seven years, although he is credited with over thirty years services inasmuch 35 part of the time was spent in the Philippines where double time is al- lowed .~. ..
 From Water-boy to Captain. The record of Captain OKeefe Is an interesting one. When his broth er, Dennis O'Keefe, left his home in Ireland about three decades ago, he was a boy. Dennis knew nothing or his young brothers intention of com ing over here, but one bright morn ing, twenty-seven years ago. Tn May, the door of his home opened and in walked Michael. The young lrlsh- man, still in his teens, secured q job as water boy in the sewer de- partment. For this service he re- ceived the munificent pay of $1 per day He was dissatisfied and Andy" Burns raised him to. $1.25 to retain his services as knight of the tin dipper. Later he went to work in the trench at $1.75 per day. AS soon as the job was finished, however, young O'Keefe left this city to visit a cousin near Springfield.
 Rushes to Defense of U. S.
 The next that his brother knew of him was when he received a letter from Fort Sheriden in the west, stat ing that Michael had enlisted from Boston for four years service. His ca reer in this country had been an un- usual one. Arriving here in May, he enlisted to defend his adopted country the following October and since that time has been one of the strongest fighters for the Stars and Stripes. He saw active service during the spanish American war, was in China during the Boxer rebellion and fought in the Philippines. He has travelled around the world and by this present trip he will have girdled the globe one and one-half times. His present po- sition as captain of the scouts is a most important one.
 Enter-Romancc.
 Captain O'Keefe is known in the army as 0 brave and stalwart soldier. Yet he finds time for other things than the lure of the rife and can non. Romance has found it's way into his life. While fighting for his adopted country in the Philippines
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
CLOSE ONE DAY
 FOR THANKSGIVING
New Britain Factories Arc Busy and Number are Working Extra Hours
 Short Pause For Holiday.

With number of local factories increased working schedule Thanks giving this year finds them too busy to consider more than a one day shutdown. This condition is in marked the factories were operating on short time and many men out of work. This situation has not been duplicated in years. It is claimed, too, that work men are obtaining a higher scale of wages than ever prevailed here be- Tore. All these things make for a happy holiday. Little distress in manifest here and the local charity department testifies to the truth of the situation. Fewer Thanksgiving dinners will be given out in the name CT charity this year because fewer are in need
 Manufacturers generally regard the situation in an optimistic light and have prepared for busy times. North k Judd, The New Britain Machine Co.,, the Union Mfg. Co.,, and the Skinner Chuck O., all of which have business which has come about through the European war, are specially busy and working on over time schedules. Landers, Frary x Clark, which was badly hit at first by the war, has lately resumed activity and is now engaged on holiday orders and working overtime. The Humason x Beckley branch of Landers is also engaged on holiday work and is very busy.
 All branches of the great American Hardware corporation are busy and the plant will close only for the day Thanksgiving. The same is true of the Stanley Works, the Stanley Rule & Level Co.,, Hart & Cooley, the F'afnir Bearing Co.,, Traut & Hine and the Vulcan Iron Works. In fact, the only factory which will close tomor- row night for the weekend is the American Hosiery Co.,, and this is an old custom with that prosperous concern. The Stanley Works is work ing on a fiftyfive hour basis and is busy. The Stanley, Rule & Level Co., which has been comparatively quiet during the summer, is picking up and many orders are coming in. The company is at present operating on a fifty hour schedule.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
$l,00O CASH AWARD
 GOES TO HARTFORD
But Local People Are Also Lucky
 at Tabs Fair

With the closing festivities of the armory last night capital and special awards were made. The judges were Hanford L. Curtis of the New Britain Savings Bank, John Lynch of the New Britain Trust company, and Gardner Weld of the New Britain National Bank. Out of town agents were pres ent as follows: Philip Veins, Nor wich J. J. Fay, Moosup; Walter Lehoullier, Meriden Richard Downey, Wallingford; F. F. Brennan, Norwich; D. Maher Middletown; J. Bliss, New London, and B. Roe, New Haven.
 $1,OOO Goes to Hartford.
 The cash capital award of $1,00O went to ''St. Johns 6s State street, Hartford" The main special awardr "Yeke," SIT Elm street. The other cash awards were as follows:
 Local People Also Win.
 Awards of $10O each were made to F. J. Halloran; Dominicka Zisi, 1S6 Spruce street; J. Sayman, 294 Park street, Hartford; "23 in lucky" 31 <ibbie street, (Mrs. w. H. Miner) Hartford; Carama Brodeui, North Grosverndale; Harry G. Lugg, Derby Ct.; That's the one for me good: no name; Mrs. J. E. Farr, 62 North street; Mrs. P. s. McMahon, Hotel Bronson; J. F. Moran, Marlboro Mass; F. c. Hayes, Bristol, Conn. :: Ben Thompson, 49 Sexton street: Hard Luck" Bristol Conn.,; "Ma," 20 Union street; P. F. Evans, Windsor Conn.,; Dolly" N. B. Conn; A. M, Taylor, 2S Jeanette street Albany, N. Y.; John Cally, Southington, Conn. i; Wilber Barley, 12s Grand street.
 Special Awards.
 Other special awards besides the piano were as follows:
 Sacred Heart picture, J. Gaffney, 26 Hart street; 50 books of fair tickets. Mrs John Sullivan, Wilson street: s5 in gold, William Dorsey. Beaver street; set of Haviland china. John T. OBrien, 73 Lafayette street; travel ing bag' Gerald McDonald West Main; street box of cigars, Catherine Walsh. 46 Sexton street; coffee urn, Jack Shea 43 Beaver street; $10 in gold, Eddie J. Woods, Engine company No. 1; carving set, Adelphis Beaudoin, Stanley street; electric set, J. Lockton
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
CHANCE ID TAKE TIP
 OF HORACE GREELEY
Oklahoma Delegation in Town to
 Boom the Southwest

Oklahoma, one of the newest and greatest of Uncle Sans collection of states, has been brought to New Brit ain in a Pullman car At least that is what you may readily believe by visiting the demonstration car "Okla
 homa' now sidetracked at the east end of the passenger station. The car arrived this morning with a
 party of Oklahoma men in charge and for the next ten days they will endeavor to tell New Britain people som ething about this wonderful south western state and what it pro- duces. R. E. Seamans president of the Union Trust company of McAles- ter, Okla, heads the party, the oth- CTS being Martin M. Henry, Guy Gold smid, S. s. Bailey. l.. H. Baer, Roy E. Wagner and Edward c. Burness.
 McAlester is 8 city of 22,000, but less than twenty years ago composed a single log cabin in the middle of the prairie. Today 1t Is a thriving municipality with splendid business section and as urburban region pos- sessing hundreds of beautiful homes. Next January the United States gov ernme enL VIII open Z,oOU,oUV acres III outh-eastern Oklahoma to settlers and land buyers. This is part of the territory owned by the Choctaw ma ton and the government is going to sell the land for the Indians. The development car party is here to ex- plain what the land is good for and how it may be obtained from the government. To aid them in this work the car has been outfitted with the products of the state. These in clude samples of wheat, corn, oats, cotton, fruit. oil and mineral products. The latter include coal, mineral as- phalt and iron ore. Photographs of the cities and towns of the state and many views of public buildings and homes are also shown. These with maps and other information are at the service of the public. The car will be open for inspection tomorrow at g o'clock and will be open every day from that hour until 9 o'clock each evening during the ten day stop.
 The land will be sold in sections of from 40 to 160 acres and purchas- CTS are not required to live on them or to make any special improvem ents. It will be sold on easy payments and is tax free until the final deed Is issued.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
EIIKS' PIG SUPPER.

One of the most pleasing social events in the life of local Elkdom has been arranged for tomorrow evening when a sucking pig supper will be given under the auspices of the ener- getic and hustling house committee of the lodge. To Brother 'Lu" Styles has been entrusted the task of select ing the "porkers' and 'Lu" has con- fided in his friends that the boys win vote to the man, that his menu is sf the A No. kind.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
JUST TRY RHEUMA
 NO CURE, NO PAY
That is the Basis on Which DruG- gists Offer this Great Remedy for
 RheymatiSm

SiStS Offer this Great Remedy Tor
 Rheumatism.
 Anybody can afford to use Rheuma to get rid of terrible rheumatism, sciatica or gout, for it is sold by The Clark & Brainerd O., and other druggists at only 50 cents.
 It is wonderful how speedily this simple remedy takes hold and how sore muscles Timber up and swollen joints come down to normal It is the best remedy you can find to drive rheumatic poison from tho system and bring back health to misery bodies.
 "I had rheumatism for a long while and was not cured until I used Rheuma. My advice to those suffer- ing from rheumatism is to use this great remedy, as l believe it will ef- feet a cure in any case."-C. B. Lan- ham, Sattes, w. Va.
 Get the genuine in the trade marked package-in liquid form guaranteed.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
TICKETS TO BE HERE.
Union Men to Watch Lyceum Theater
 Close for Violators of Rule.

That the unions of this city are bent on carrying out their intention of making the Lyceum theater a place which no union man can attend, Is evidenced in recent action in having appointed pickets to closely guard the entrances of the theater tomorrow evening when a boxing exhibition will be given.
 Many members of unions are some what wrought up over the stand taken and some openly expressed themselves as opposed to the drastic steps. From their statements 1t can be inferred that it is their intention of attending the exhibition tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
Enter-Ronlancc.

Captain OKeefe is known in the army as @ brave and stalwart soldier
 Yet he finds time for other things than the lure of the rife and can non. Romance has found it's way into his life. While fighting for his adopted country in the Philippines
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23

he met a pretty Red Cross nsirso doing duty in the Islands. Mutual admiration turned to friendship which in turn ripened into love ana now when Captain O'Reefe Vislts America he and Mrs. O'Keefe must stop off at Philadelphia where they are the guests of Mrs. O'Keefe's par ents, the father and mother of the former Red Cross nurse.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
FRENCH DISCHARGED.

' Employe Who Assaulted Man
 Gets Ticket of Leave.
 ahomas C. French, a foreman in street department has felt the Ivy hand of wrath for his actions administering a beating to Arthur rdecaielast Saturday morning. Thief Foreman Mcguire this after pn announced that French was dis hrged. Ys..4 e.. 4zA
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23

Annual Thanksgiving exercises will be held at the Swedish Bethany church on Thursday -fternoon at 5 o'clock. The usual offering will. be taken, every workingman, being ex- pected to contribute at least q days pay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-28
THAT VICE PRESIDENCY.

LS1Ou4 City JOURNAL
The president is said to want ]. Ham
Lewis for the vice presidency. This is
about j. Hams size-Boone News Re-
publican.
The record OF the vice presidency
entities it to more serious considera-
ton than the American people-and
especially American humorists-are
inclined to give 1t. It seems to be Just
as natural to make fun Of q vice presi-
dent as It is to make fun Of mother
in-law. The rumor that President
Wilson Is not keen about Vice Presi-
dent Marshall and hopes to have q
new running mate in 1918 has turned
new attention to the office, and J.
Hamilton Lewis reported longing to
succeed Mr.. Marshall has not induced
the general public to regard 1t any the
more seriously.
AS matter Of fact eight out Of the
twenty eight<vice presidents have sue
ceeded to the presidency. That fact
in itself ought to emphasize the dig
nifty Of the vice presidency. Five vice
presidents became president upon the
death Of the president. In other
words II history may fairly be ex-
pected to repeat itself IN the White
House, every vice president has more
than one chance In six Of autoEnati-
cally becoming president. That seema
like fairly good reason why the Of
| ice should De regarded 6 c::e cS coz
siderable Importance and why. II
should be up to national conventions
to select for it as strong men as they
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-28
WHY CONT We USE THEM !?

Senator keryon'S suggestion of a
national park along the Mississippi
has merit in it. The upper river is
not exceeded in beauty by any river
on earth. From Dubuque north to be-
yond Reeds Landing the river views
are enchanting and noble. If it were
possible to set aside part of this
stretch for a national park 1t would be
one of the most beautiful in the world.
1t is strange that the different states
have not set some of these especially
beautiful spots aside for state parks.
The northeast corner of Iowa is a
great park 1t has been fttingly
termed the Switzerland of Iowa Up
at the very corner at Lansing the
mighty river rounds great, rock but
tressed cliffs in a splendid sweep.
Islands are set emerald like in the
food. No one who has seen that view
ever forgets it.
And that rock pc!nt IS an Iowa OPP
portunity. Instead Of shaping pitiful
pile of stones into memorial shaft
the cape that juts out into the Missis-
sippi should be parked and named in
memory of some great Iowan like
kirkwood His statue should stand on
the rocky point that shoulders the
food aside as he and other great
Iowans shouldered the foods of their
time.
All along the upper river Iowa has
vast opportunity for memorial parks
that would commemorate service bet
ter and in nobler fashion than mar
BILE shafts or fulsome epitaphs an ta-
bles set in polished granite. Why
don't We use them?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-28

business because Of law violations may
have had some influence In stirring
up the chamber of commerce. The
way to avoid further trouble OF the
sort is to give all those who may be
inclined to evade .or defy the law the
assurance that the chamber Of COM
lnerca while against shakedowns and
the like is unalterably behind all legit-
innate prosecutions and ready to urge
them on to conclusion.
1t might be suggested to the cham
Der of commerce that the shakedown
artists flourish most where the prop
err authorities are slack and the bus
mess organizations are cold to legal
operations against law violators. And
that might suggest that when the bus
mess organizations insist on law en-
forcement the shakedown business
goes to pieces for lack of opportunity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-28

select for the presidency and not max,
It political plaything
In spite Of the sport that Is made Of
our vice presidents. in justice to then
1t should be said that In nearly every
case in which vice president has beer
called upon to take up the reins OF
government. he has acquitted himself
with credit and in such q way, at least
as to entitle the office to respectful
notice.
In the early days Of the republic
electors were asked to cast ballots for
two presidential candidates: the one
that got the highest number OF votes
was declared president and the one
that got the next highest number Of
votes was declared vice president Thus
vice presidents were elected who were
men of presidential size in the estima-
ton Of the electors. That such was
the case with John Adams and Thomas
Jefferson was proved by their subse-
quent election to the presidency. Il
the caliber of our vice presidents is
not as large today as 1t was in the old
days, 1t is due in a great measure to
the change in the electoral system.
The right of succession Is Just the
same, however. and there Is no more
excuse for carelessness in the choice
Of vice presidents now than there was
one hundred years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-28
MORE PEANv1rlNG.

| The mmetsburg Reporter notes the
! Algona Upper Dies Moines Republican,
| complaint that the cigaret law ir
| Iowa seems to be a farce" and in
quires: We'll what has become OF
| Cosson? He has been designated the
great law enforcer and should be busy
T, There are more laws to be enforced in
Iowa than the liquor laws"
The Emmetsburg Reporter and a
few others that are Smelling political
peanuts will be shortly demanding why
Cosson doesn't collect the poll tax in
Emmetsburg.
The Emmetsburg paper should be-
gin asking its questions of the county
attorney of that county II he fails
to answer, Mr. Cosson would be an
excellent official to whom to carry the
appeal The record shows that he has
rarely failed to listen or to act when
the case came properly under his de-
partment Horrified as it seems to be
over the cigaret the Reporter, without
any manner Of doubt, could set action
in Emmetsburg if it used its energies
there as freely as it does in attempt
ing to discredit a most faithful attor-
ney general.
When the county attorney of Mar
shall county got busy with the cigaret
statesmen he found himself able to get
results. That's as true at EIilinets-
burg The same statutes govern. The
same official can do the business.
That's what he is paid for That's
why we have those officials. Suppose
the Reporter speaks to the county
prosecutor about it.
The fact is that few county prose-
cutors are approximating in their
counties anything like the straightfor-
ward and honest service George Cos
son has given the state Of Iowa. Such
references as that quoted above do noe
affect the average mind. They are in
tended to reach minds below the av-
erage, to appeal to thoughtlessness
and prejudice and are hangovers from
the ancient system of ward and town
ship politics which paid small atten-
ton to men and issues and depended
upon canard and awakened prejudice
to win
| That Mr.. Cosson is a candidate for
governor is beside the question. Cos
sons record as attorney general OF
Iowa is one that will stand for many
years. 1t will be long before Iowa has
another to equal it.