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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

The Norwich Bulletin says that it
isn't the farmer alone VINO is making
the most Of those spring days, but
that the householder is putting in
much of his spare time getting his
back lot or kitchen garden in read
mess for the yield of fresh vegetables.
Yes, that's so, but the number has
decreased of late years, and it is be-
cause of this that the cost of living
has been advanced. The man who
has a little garden on which he raises
vegetables for his own table is a great
asset, but he is too few in number
to be Of much account in keeping
down domestic expenses. The average
man nowadays wants to sit on the ve-
randa after work, read the baseball
news or recline in the old armchair
rather than to take the family spade
and root out in the yard When he
does condescend to become useful he
very often does 1t unwillingly, COM
planning that as soon as a man who
mas USSll ldlSCu III IIAS CITY uSSl "
take an interest in gardening 1t is
a good sign that old age has begun
tc creep upon him and he wants to
potter around where the pottering is
good.
The Bulletin tells us that there is
a fascination about kitchen garden
ing which appeals to a large number
aside from the satisfaction which Is
gained through the culture of the
back yard. Sure as you are a foot
high. Ever see the beginner when
he straightens up after an hour spent
over the vegetable patch, his hands
on his kidneys, and saying things un-
| fit for Christian ears? The amateur
| gardener may flourish in the vicinity of
! Norwich, but he sees no poetry in the
work around here, and few see vege-
! tables when the season comes to a
close and the housewife tries to reap
| the harvest. 1t is then his value as
an agriculturist is given its true esti-
1 mate,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THAW.

Harry Thaw won an important
point Yesterday after several days
consideration of the evidence and law
ST omitted to him by lawyers, when
Supreme Court Justice Hendricks de-
cided that he should have a hearing
| before a jury on the question Of his
| sanity. This is a decision that his
attorneys have long been fighting for
and the Justice said in passing on the
case that the time has come when
the question of Thaws sanity should
be determined. The attorney general
does not take kindly to the decision
and has announced that he will take
an appeal.
A peculiar feature of the decision
Is that the finding of the jury in this
case shall not be binding on the court,
dict, it may disregard the same and
render a decision as If a jury had
rot heard the case. The decision COW
cred some points that we're never COW
cred in previous decisions in this case.
In the first place Justice Hendricks
said that it should be borne In mind
that Thaw is not confined as a Grim
inal or as punishment for crime. He
has been acquitted of the crime with
which he was charged and there can
be no punishment for one who has
been acquitted. He is confined in q
state hospital for the insane as a pre-
caution for the public. His conf1ne-
, the police power of the state, which
permits the restraint Of an insa ne
person who at large, would be a dan
ger to the peace and safety Of the
public, the commitment can only last
so long as he Is insane, and he has
the right at any time, under the law,
to have his sanity determined upon
habeas corpus. That sounds sensible
| and those who agree with it are not
| necessarily in favor Of Thaw as a
man and neither do they in the least
done. There is a question of justice
| in the case now that was not there
when he was tried for murder. The
law said he was insane then, but it
| does not follow that he must always
remain insane. Many recover from
that ailment and if they do they
! sE ollld not be kent confined in an asv-
| lum. The only way to determine the
question of his sanity is to have the
matter tried out in a court of law.
The attorney general instead of taking
| an appeal from the decision of the
| court should have been the first to
acquiesce in the decision and should
| assist in having the point at issue
Pre- perly determined.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

ments of education among those ad-
mitted to practice at the bar.
This strikes the average man As
plain common sense. But the Mass
achusetts members of the senate are
not average men, it would seem. In
a spectacular effort to please a po-
litical boss, they have resolved 10
treat the chief Justices words of
warning with the frank contempt of
superior minds. Possibly they. know
more about the law than the chief
justice himself. Possibly they are
also superior to such base consider
atoms as regard for the poor and
the unlearned. They are indeed 4
remarkable set of men; so remark
able that everyy voter of this COM
ponwealth ought to make, 1t his
duty at once to see how his own sem
,ator votes on this matter of putting
.shysters into the Massachusetts bar.
Every one OF these remarkable states
men ought TO get all. possible pub
icity-because such publicity is need
ed for the public enlightenment next
November
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
Dreary Days in York State.
New York Tribune.

One by one life's cherished Illusions
fade. Now it is the pink lemonade,
familiar to every one who has ever
visited circus or Coney Island, which
Is to go. And it may make it's exit
accompanied by the happy hot dog
health has just issued an ultimatunl
that forty food inspectors are to
watch over all the summer resorts and
recreation places Within the greater
city. They are to ban all Colorin Z
matter in soft drinks and bring foods,
ice cream, candies and other delect-
able things up to the high standard of
requirements for cdibles, maintain I
in the ordinary mart# of trade.
What Coney Island would be with
out it's Hot, hot, All hot" and its
tanks of cerise beverages, il is impos-
sible to think. Somel~ ,dy is always
taking the JOY out CT life. 1t VIII
compensate a misguided and senti-
mental generation little that this is
done in the rame of sanitation, even
of sanity. Tie appeal of these regu-
lated standardized daintios to inc
stomach may be enhanced, but what
will become OF the appeal to the eye
and the Imagination? A new, proper
~ educated generation NAV become
reconciled to these new-fangled ways.
The old one must mourn for the VIC
tory Of scielce over sentiment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
Following LOmasncy's Lead.
(Buston Advertiser. }

The spectacle of certain hitherto UNI
noticed statesmen of the Massachu-
sets senate, rising on tiptoe in an
agonizing attempt to slap the su-
preme court of Massac husetts in the
face, is at least interestingly one
desires to employ no more forcefuI
term to the sight.
Chief Justice Rugg recently and
very properly called attention to the
Importance of the reasonable regula-
tons for guarding admission to the
Massachusetts bar. Upon the learn
ing and ability of an attorney. said
the chief justice, may depend the
life's happiness. the liberty. possibly
the very life itself of the client. The
state would he false to it's trust. ard
careless indeed of the welfare Of those
who most need its protection-the
poor and ignorant-if 1t did not in
sist upon at least the ordinary rudi-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
D. MCMILLAN
I99-a01-2O3 MAIN STREET

nocence. which is not true. They
have b en- misled. evidently. by the
compromising spirit-they ask for
Communication which they will un-
doubtedly get. in The hope that.
Franks life being spared, the time
will come when justice and viadica-
ton will come. Demanding pardon.
they would have shown firm and
consistent adherence to their belief
that nc lis not guilty. and then. had
the prison commission modified the
sentence to life Imprisonment. they
would have had the same opportunity
they now enjoy for continuing their
efforts i'm his behalr and their posi-
ton would have been stronger and
better. II was mistake TO ask the
state for mercy, for mercy is not
justice. and justice is the only rem
cdy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
Dress Coat Tails to Go?
New York SUM-

Much has been written of the prob
able effect of the war in Europe on
the fashions of men in this coun-
try. They are to be more charac-
teristic of this land, they are to be
emancipated from foreign influence
altogether. and, after their superior
ity has been established and the men
OF other nations have time to. think
will be the American styles in dress
that will conquer the world.
This Is the optimistic view of the
local designers, who look to the day
when their efforts will be imported
| by all other countries. The selec-
ton Of America as the source of mems
fashions will be largely influenced by
the event of the war There will he
no prejudice on the part of any Eu-
ropean Country against fashions
which had their origin here.
None of the rosy visions of the
American tailors is so revolutionary as
that which looks to the reform OF
evening dress.
The dinner coat, which has gained
such wide popularity in spite of the
derision which greeted its first APP
pearance in the modish world, VIII
succeed its more aristocratic prede-
cessors. Satin lined tails. argue the
designers, are useless. They inter
fere with the ease of the dancer, which
is a disadvantage not to be overlooked
in these days. The dinner coat is
much more comfortable for diners, an
important quality. r...-
The demand for greater simplicity
and common sense in dress has, in the
opinion Of the designers, made the
retention of coat tails an impossibility
They must go along with the frock
coat and other survivals.
II the American tailor does succeed
in abolishing the tails of the dress
coat, he will make an impression or
the sartorial art OF his century; ar
impression moreover, which Is likelS
TO be received with general favor u
timately, however harshly the rad
ical change may be regarded at first
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
Justice, Not Mercy.
(New York Times.J

ct am not asking for mercy" said
Leo M. Frank in his Atlonta prison
when informed that his attorney
would ask the prison commission no.
for pardon, but for a Communication oi
| the death sentence to Imprisonment
for life. Il am innocent and have
been unjustly convicted What
want is Justice and Vindication."
Frank is the victim of a monstrou'
Injustice. The case calls for rem
edy, Communication would be but a pal
liative. Hardly that. for in the judg-
ment of most men life Imprisonment
is scarcely less terribly than death
upon the scaffold To be shut up in
prison for life is a punishment. pun
ishment implies guilt, and this mans
guilt has not been proved. full
pardon is the only way when the law
is impotent to right the wrong it has
done.
The prevailing public belief outside
the State of Georgia is that Frank
has not had a fair trial. that his
guilt has not been proved. The pub
lie cannot know that he is innocent,
II does know that there is an immense
preponderance of probability in favor
j
conditions under which he was tried
and found guilty were such that an
absolutely innocent man would shrink
from them with horror. The most in
nocent man on earth would turn pale
with fear had he to make his defense
before a jury standing in such terror
of mob violence that IL dared not re-
turn verdict of acquittal. The
has enjoyed his constitutional right
to due process of law. The procedure
was in proper form, due respect was
paid to the sacred technicalities. But
the eternal truth is that the trial was
not fair one, that justice was not
done. The trial judge himself was
not convinced of the prisoners guilt
And the circumstances set forth in
Justice Holmes statement of I'M
disputed and indisputable fact leave
in the public mind the positive con-
viction that justice has not been done
to Frank.
The case is RENTED to the state OF
Georgia not to its courts. but TO its
governor, it's people. There are to-
day countless men in Georgia who be-
leve Frank innocent. or at least that
they dare not say SO, so powerful
even yet is the mindless mob pas
sion that RACES for the death of this
victim. Yet We find 1t impossible to
believe that the state of Georgia
would send Frank to the scaffoid.
1T would not have the reckless hardI-
hood to defy the overwhelming pub
lie opinion of the country. the com
monwealth would never consent to
blacken its own reputation by such
crime against justice. The remedy
which the courts, enslaved to their
own forms of procedure. have denied,
the state for its own sake would he
compelled to grant ..
We cannot but feel that II was a
mistake for Franks counsel to file
their petition for Communication Of
the sentence to life Imprisonment.
The course they have taken is illogical
and inconsistent with their belief in
his innocence. 1t carried with IL the
suggestion that they doubt his In
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
Spring

edgar A. Guest, in Detroit Free
a. Press.)
How wonderful your hair appears,
I've never seen your eyes so bright,
So free from every sign of tears
AS are those big brown orbs tonight.
How quantity charming is your dress,
How tenderly its ruffles cling!"
You need no other sign to guess
Spring.
"Elizabeth-I've dropped the Miss.
Formally seems out of place
At such a glorious time as this
I've never seen so fair a face.
Your voice is sweeter music than
The songs the birds of. Summer
sing"
man
mo peach is pinker than your cheek,
No cherry redder than Your lips,
Yours is a charm that artists seek,
There's beauty in your finger tips.
And 1 that sit beside you now
Am happier than any king"
1t seems nonsensiCal, somehow,
But just remember it is Spring.
For four long hours or more he sat.
And talked of nothing but her
looks;
And kept a flow of words like that,
Just as the heroes do in books.
And she shall have her diamond ring
AS soon as he the price has earned ;
This is the certain sign of Spring,
The young mans fancy now has
turned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
q CONTRIBUTIONS.

pt easily agree with Mr..
lat a man can contribute
of money to a political
18th the. same spirit as he
n TO q church. He made
Ito this effect on the wit
yesterday in the suit of
fnes against him to re-
70 damages for libel. The
was elected in connec-
|c contribution of Thomas
$500, 0o9 to the national
|nnl pa GA fund when Alton
running for president.
nag enter into the con-
SUCH a large sum for
tposes, The general inn
been that large business
|e been held up from time
campaign funds on the
they Should contribute
party seeking the money
III them in a governmental
tabled them to increase
Is at the expense of less
|ople.
han gives half a million
blitics he undoubtedly has
motive than that which
lcterize his action if he
lar amount to the build
hurch or to assist some
He might ex-
seturn in a busin ess way,
hve a friendship for the
he might contribute for
of ingratiating himself
Id graces of leaders with
obtaining political prefer
zDn imself, all of which
la contributions in many
Rpaigns The testimony in
Is shown that Mr.. Roose-
4ign received considerable
Eom the moneyed men OF
II, some of the sums
10 several thousands OF
zrould be difficult to prove
Here all actuated by such
|ould prompt them to con-
Aher church or charity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

then sent to the council members who
will then have an opportunity to
read and digest them and If found
satisfactory can pass them without de-
lay. This is not the first time that
an effort was made to shorten the
meetings of that body, one of the
things decided upon before being that
when a report is read that IL Is then
formally before the council and a
motion to accept is not necessary. This
may not have been considered binding
because it has always been claimed
that one council has no right to bind
another. That is the reason that the
council rules were made part OF
the ordinances. The meetings of the
common council ought not to exceed
an hour and a half or two hours at
most in duration but instead of that
it is sometimes near midnight When
the motion to adjourn is passed Dur
ing the last administration of the late
Mayor Bassett this matter was gwen
consideration but somehow 1t
never worked out to advantage. The
business Of the city has increased u
great deal and it takes longer time
to dispose of it than formerly, Al
though there were meetings in Mayor
Nances time that did not cease dong
business until almost one o'clock. 1t
is the debates that often prolong the
meetings, but If the mayor would ap-
ply strict parliamentary law to the
members even much time can be
saved there. If the meetings were
over by ten. o'clock the members
would no doubt appreciate It. They
have been objecting for number Of
years and If the councilman from the
third ward who has come back" will
succeed in shortening the sessions he
will have earned the gratitude Of his
associates. He made his maiden
speech at the opening meeting this
week and 1t was noticed that he did
not show any stage fright or embar-
rassment. on the contrary at one time
he showed a willingness to buckle m
which is being given some attention
by the chamber of commerce. Mr.
Curtis has always made it a point TO
look up all available information on
questions likely to cause discussion
and the meetings may be enlivened
some time by the councilman admon-
ishing the new alderman from the
fifth to be more careful in his man.
ner of debating and not to cause any
dissension in the party which has
such a large representation at pres
ent among the city fathers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24
EOS BANK ROW.

q to the Literary Digest
& ersy between the Riggs
II X, of Washington, and the
s partment reminds many
3 q quarrel between Andrew
NJ Nicholas Biddle, which
INSTRUCTION of the United
j and some of them forsce
Is nearly as serious. on
i says the Newark. News,
down to q case of alleged
Il persecution of the Riggs
N governm ent officials, and
by the latter that some of
es of the Riggs bank and
methods called for action.
Rls the New York Sun,
much behind what has
cd 1t seems certain to
N Eagle that a battle of
npcndirg, and fear of
hrchy and a tightening by
L of a long and bitter
Tween the government
= eserve Bank system and
Bryan and Rockefeller in
md the National City bank
les. And the New York
financial editor regards
bank suit as the first gun
ldential campaign, a shot
IN to reverberate through
olitical and financial his.
E Important as the case is
be, the newspapers gener-
to suspend judgment on
Il as it awaits judicial de-
the meanwhile, however,
that the chief, antagonists
engthy statements to the
slSing for a popular as well
! verdict.
IS National bank is the
one of the oldest banking
In Washington. 1t has
ge government deposits,
ted by the New York Tri-
having had the account of
dent of the United States
Buren, to and includin g
Taft. 1t is said to be al
he powerful National City
Il w York, though officials of
j deny any actual relation
connection with the Riggs
z,vernment officers attacked
IA G.. McAdoo, secretary OF
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

The trolley company has made plain
what its position is in regard to the
jitney service at the hearing before
the judiciary committee. The jitney
owners have made plain what they
wish at the hands of the Legislators.
And the travelling public Or certain
factions Of it have indicated that they
ere not averse to competition In tran
sportation, although they do not look
on the jitney in the light of q heaven
sent foil to trolley service or destined
to long life.-Ansonia Sentinel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

Reno, New, had Notification Tues
day night, to signalize the signing by
the governor of the bill restoring the
easy divorce laws in that state and
from all accounts celebrated her dis
grace in a manner quite fitting to the
occasion by indulging in Bacchanalain
festivities and indecent h1larty. 1t is
q reproach to any American common
wealth and to the moral sentiment Of
the country that such a discreditab BILE
cause should furnish the reason for
rejoicing in a Christian community
Norwich Record.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

There are some persons who believe
that the smoke Of a lighted cigar, Gig
arctic or pipe is an assistance to catch
Ing trout, or at least a solace to the
fisherman. It is not recalled that the
Immortal Izaak prescribes it in the
"Compleat Angler" but it may be re-
called that the state and FOCAL forest
ers do say it is just now a dangerous
combination With the dry surface of
the woods and fields.-New Haven
Register.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

report will soon be made by the
committee on cities and boroughs on
the charter amendments and there is
increasing interest in what may be
done with the board of public safety
as to whether it will be continued
as it is or whether it will be split
up into two boards. The sentiment
appears to be in favor of it being
left undisturbed and for a variety Of
reasons. Were il split up no one can
tell but that it would mean increased
salaries in year or two and there
Is good ground for that belief as
there would be twice as many off,
Gals as there are now and all know
what that would mean. Mayor
Quigley who was inclined to favor
dividing up the board at first does
not seem to be so particular on that
point at present or if he is he is
keeping his thoughts to himself.
There is no doubt but that the MAY or
desires to have done what he believes
is the best for the city and in this
case there is an honest difference OF
opinion. 1t is only when the matter
is thoroughly dissected that it ap-
pears in its true light The prin-
ciple upon which consolidation was
adopted was. that as matter of
business there should not be two Of
f1cials performing what can be just
as we'll be done by one. Where
there is such a system one official is
usually in the others way and the
question is often asked why there
isn't but one head to such a place.
The question is a reasonable one.
Is 1t not better to have but one head
to the office of the clerk of the city;
is it not better to have the sewer
board and the board of public works
under one head? Many will recall
the clash that often occurred be-
tween those two departments under
the old system. while at present there
are no complaints at all and the bus
mess is now carried on without the
slightest bit of friction. Why would
not the police. and fire departments
get along better under one head than
two? 1t may be said that there has
Teen friction under the present sys-
tenn, but even so it has not been
circumstance compared to the diff
Culties experienced by those boards
hen operated separately. 1t will
I've remembered that one board of fire
commits sioners was dismissed from
the service altogether and some of
the old boards of police commission
ers were decidedly unpopular as L
result of different actions. The
point now is that one board will get
along better because there will be
no friction, because il calls for Il
smaller number of officials and the
tendency of the times is for fewer
public officers Some will not sec
the question in this way, but that
does not alter its value or lessen the
reason why the board should he left
as 1t is at present II it is dis
turbed it will be a great mistake and
will he against all rules that work
for the best In our public service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-04-24

New Britain republicans will re-
turn Senator klett to the general as
sembly in 1916 if he is not drafted
for the state ticket. They think he
would make a corking senate leader.
1t is generally admitted that he is one
Of the strongest men sitting In the
upper bridgeport Post.