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New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
A Tribute to John McGinley,
(New London Day.)


 Before the task of expressing the emotions called up by the death of John Mckinley, The Day bows it's head in realization of complete in adequacy. Old associations, treasur- ed memories, friendship tried and proven in many fires, arise to choke utterances. It seems impossible to say those things that clarnor to be said without belittling them by trita- ness.
 To merely assert that John Mc- Ginley was one man in ten thousand. that his, creator endowed him with a singular sweetness of character and with broad and tolerant charity as rare in quality as in comprehensive ness is to but touch the borderland or justice. The kindliness of the man. the magnanimity of him, the native culture and sunniness of disposition, combined with a rare and widely cont pretending intellect to make his per sonality as distinctive as a prismatic color. b..
 New London never has had and never will have again a citizen whose passing brought to quite so many hearts sorrow of such keen poignancy
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
The Dollar Standard.
(Meriden Journal.)

The floating of this half billion loan means that real steps have been talk en to esta blish the American dollar IS the standard of value the world over and that New York, instead of London, Paris or Berlin will be the financial center of the world. For that reason and because it gives sta- bility to American trade the credit ar rangement in process of adjustment with England and France is a most popuar move.
 The loan, it may be observed, is of greater importance to the national activities of our own country than in its relation to the conduct of the European war. Its main importance lies in the fact that the export trade of America is not to be severely hand icapped by a protracted period of excessive weakness in our interna- tional exchanges.
 While only Great Britain and France are directly interested in the negotiations, the real influence on American trade is much wider and much more important. Besides our own trade with the countries named, the demoralization in exchange rates means interference with trade that is financed through London.
 very considerable amount of this class of business is still being con- ducted. As everybody knows, dollar exchange, while rapidly attaining worldwide popularity, is still quite in it's infancy. Under most favoring circumstances it will require years to develop on an important and world wide scale.
 But with the restoration of our in ternational exchange rates there will be less incentive for foreign interests to avoid the American market when purchasing their supplies of food and or clothing and all other necessities. This is of great value to our agricul- tural sections, especially to the west, where such large crops have been successfully raised and are now for practical purposes ready for our home and foreign markets.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
For Modern Circuses.
(Waterburv Republican ]


 Throughout the schools and col leees of the country and wherever there is an appreciation of classical art and the few memorials of the days when the best peoples of the old world were doing their bravest to ad- vance the cause of civilization, as they perceived it, will be found pie lures of certain Grecian and Roman amphitheaters and race courses and the Circus Maximus of Rome's best days. Down through. the generations there has been great respect shown these institutions and to this day most men marvel at their magnitude, their construction, their beauty. the deeds that were done in them. Even in the presence of the great monuments of mans powers and talents which stand about all sides. the creations of the generations still upon earth, one may hear men sounding high praises of the men of old, and rightly so.
 But today there is evidence of the passing of the glories of classical monuments. War, with all it's horrid surroundings, has opened mems minds to the mighty creations of modern races. Peace also witnesses year in the monument building line. more and more rapid advances each Harvard, Yale, Princeton have en- tered thousands of admiring specta- tors in wonderful creations that com bine the ideals of classic monuments and the practical features demanded by modern luxury-lovers. Saturday witnessed the public opening of an ether mighty work, dedicated to the lleasure of the people and a distince advance into the new realms of prac- tical architecture. The speedway at Sheephead Bay is monument to modern western civilization and its pursuits in search of pleasure just as the Circus Maxims typifies the de- 1nands of the Romans of old for sport and amusement.
 In a peculiar manner the new Sheepshead Bay institution combines the old and the new sports, for sur face and aerial sports may alike be witnessed from it's grand stands It's opening is notable largely because of this fact, and in the pages of present day history which will be pursued by the people of the future the wonders Of this new amusement center at Sheepshead Bay is likely to be given far more prominence than many of the institutions of the country which may be generally counted as more worthy or better entitled to immor- talization. The speedway will be secure in the honor because it is the first of its kind in the western world and one of the greatest institutions of its kind in any land. Like the arenas If ancient Greece and Rome, it, too, in its day will roll up a notable record of great games and great acci- dents
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
WATCHING K SUBMARINES.
Four On Way To Honolulu Under
 Their Own Power

Washington, Oct. 5.-Nsvy depart
 nent officials are watching with in- terest the progress of the four United States submarines of the K class which are now making the long voyage un- der their own power from San Fran cisco to Honolulu. They will re- lieve the r group of submarines at Honolulu, which will be lowed home and put out of commission until de- fleets disclosed by the accident to the F-4, resulting in the loss of twenty one men, has been remedied.
 This is the first time American sub- marines have been sent upon so long a journey-2,200 miles-under in- structions to use their own power and without re-fueling enroute. When the F boats were sent to Honolulu they were lowed part of the way, and submarines now in Philippine wa ters were sent to their stations on decks of steamers.
 The K boats have a fuel capacity for more than 4.000 miles,
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ex- changes that come to the Herald Office.
The Bad Man in the Play.
Bridgeport Farmer.)

Literature and the drama are val uable as they are, or are not pictures of life, models of manners and morals, warnings against things not to be done, or instructions in things that should be done.
 The vices and the virtues of men are pictured side by side some times as co-existent in the same character, and sometimes separated in different characteristic villain and the hero for the sake of emphasis.
 When this necessary literary methods applied to the people who constitute t%} great majority of the population, it is accepted as a mat ter of course, as necessary, useful and even valuable.
 Too, frequently, when some villain in the play is given a nationality rep resented by a minority in the ls,r- ticular community, the character is resented, and regarded as an affront. which, of course, is a very ridiculous view to take.
 Just now some of the good colored people of Bridgeport resent the pro- duction of noted picture drama be- cause it contains a scene in which a member of the negro race is depict ed in a crime. But it should be not ed that members of the same race are depicted with all the virtues, that vlrtuous men and women have. They will also note that white villains ap- pear upon the stage, as we'll as black, and that the whole thing is a some what exaggerated picture of life as it is.
 Plays would be insipid if only the good people appeared in them, and none of the bad. Such plays would give a false idea of life, and would be less instructive than they should be. The colored people of Bridgeport may feel sure that this community will never tolerate any different dra- matic or literary treatment of them, than it is accustomed to accept for the white people. Bad men and women are common to all races, col OTIS, countries and climates. They are part of life, inseparable from life. Literature places them under the microscope. that we may look them over, take warning, and mend each his own way.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
Bernstorff and Armenia.
Bridgeport Standard.)

It seems that Count Von Bern storff, the German ambassador at Washington, accepts, if he is not re- stories of the massacre of ArmeniaEs by the Turks are false. He assures the public that there have been no massacrs, but h gives no proof of the truth of his assertion, which con- tradicts the testimony of hundreds of witnesses of various nationalities who have all been knowing to some phases of the business and who all agree that the Turks have been guilty of atrocities that are worse than those perpetrated by the Germans in Bel gium.
 Perhaps Won Bernstorff will write a letter declaring that the German armies never killed anybody in Bel gium, but were entirely quiet and peaceful marching through thott country. We have, in connection with the cloud of witnesses referred to above, the testimony of Viscount Bryce, Minister Morgenthau, our con- suls in Asiatic Turkey, the primate and bishps of the Armenian church, and our American missionaries in the field, all to the same purport and these people are to be classed as falsifiers because some one has re- ported to this man, Won Bernstorff, that their testimony is untrue. Really this German ambassador is becoming impossible in his assumption. It would not be surprising if he were walking to a fall,
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
). MCMILLAN rag-2n1 -.na MAIN SrtiFfT
Notice of Intention to Organize.

We, the undersigned, hereby giv6 notice of our intention to organize a Trust Company, under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Connecti- cut, and, in conformity with Chapter 194. Public Acts of 1913. We hereby specify and state as follows. to witt FIRST. The names and addresses of the proposed incorporators are: 1. J. H. Trumbull, Plainville, Conn. g. Frank T. Wheeler. Plainvillc. Conn.
 8. E. H. Hills. Plainville, Conn. 4. H. A. Castle, Plainville. Conn. ,. D. c. Clark, Plainville, Conn. G. A. H. Condell. Plainville. Conn. '. C. H. Calor, Plainville, Conn.
 s. c. W. Hird, Plainville, Conn. e g. Henry Trumbull. Plainvil.e. Conn.
 10. A. A. Macleod, PIainviIle. Conn SECOND. The name of the pro- posed Corporation is The Piainvill6 Trust Company.
 THIRD. The Location of the prin- cipal office is to be Plainville, Conn. In witness whereof we have here- unto affixed our signatures this 2stlw> day of September. 1915.
 J. H. Trumbull. Plainville. Conn. F. T. Wheeler, Plainville, Conn.
 E. H. Hills, Plainyille, Conn.
 H. A. Castle. Plainville. Conn. 4 D. c. Clarke, Plainville, Conn. & Henry TrumbuI. Plainville, Conn. c. H. Calor, Plainville, Conn.
 A. H. Condell. Plainville, Conn
 C. w. Hird, Plainville, Conn.
 A. A. Macleod. Plainville, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
Seventeen Years-and Death.
Bridgeport Telegram.)

It takes at least seventeen years to r1ake human food ready for cannon. That is fact which cannot be over looked in computing the possibilities of the present European war
 Today's basis of the armies fight ing in behalf of the various European nations must be computed on the census of 17 years ago, for IT is the minimum age at which young men become fitted for military service It is bad enough to take a youth 17 and serve him up to a gun, but Nature has decreed that it cannot be worse because younger men are useless for
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
DINKEY HEADS MIDyALE co.
Rumors Concern Will Combine With
 Bethlehem Steel.

New York, Oct. 5.-Alva c. Dinkey has resigned the presidency of the Carnegie Steel company a sut- sidiary of the United States S, eel corporation. and at a meeting n New York yesterday was elected president of the Midvale Steel company ir the place of W. E. Corey. who -esiE. the Midvale presidency and will be elected chairman of the board of ci- rectors. '
 MT. Dinkey is a brother-in-law of Charles M. Schwab of the Bethlehem Steel company and yesterdays an- rouncement of Mir. Dinkey's associa- tion with the Midvale company gave rise to rumors in Wall street nat some sort of combination between the Midvale and Bethlehem ympariee was in prospect.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

giving to the Legislature the power to fix and regulate the mileage of it's members. From latest figures avail able, the 159 towns which voted on the question yesterday registered a scant majority in favor of the propo- tsition. It is very evident, however, that the voters are not sure of their ground, that either they have not giv- sen the question the proper amount of thought, or they are up tree. But, as atsmatter of fact, the votes regis tered yesterday will have very little influence on the final outcome of the matter inasmuch as the larger cities, to be heard from later, will either de- feat or put through the proposition. The sentiment throughout the state has not, as yet, crystalized anent the mileage question. There are many who are not quite familiar with the proposed amendment and many who are willing to let things stand as they are. The compensation of members of the general assembly at present lars for the term for which they are elected" The mileage allowed is at the rate of twenty-five cents per mile, each way, for the regular ses- sion. For attending any, extra ses- sions called by the Governor they are allowed one mileage each way at the same rate. The proposed amendment, in addition to the compensation al- ready allowed, would give the Legis- lature the power to provide by law for the transportation of each mem Der by public conveyance by the most convenient route between his home station and the place of meeting dur ing the session or sessions of the gen. era1 assembly to which he was elect ed" On the face of it, this means that the member could make as many
 trips as he deemed advisable between
 his home town, by train and taxi, and
 the state capital; that, instead of re-
 maining in Hartford during the whole session, he could go and come every
 day, his mileage being paid by the
 state, whereas at present he can make but one trip to and from the regular session at the expense of the state.
 Whether a change is justified must be
 decided by the people of the state. There is this much in favor of it. The men who make the laws for the state of Connecticut receive com pensation which is beggardly when compared to that given in other states nearby. The money question has never entered into the proposition with the men who wear the togas at Hartford. It is the honor. If the people think more liberal rate of compensation is advisable they should not hesitate moment in so provid- ing. Three hundred dollars, after all, is a pretty small sum-. .e
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
What is a "Grass-W Widow"
(New Haven Ragister.)

To the class of famous conundrums such as "What is whisky" the hon. orable postmaster general seems to have added another, namely: Wha+ is a grass-w widow? It comes in this way
 The post office department has just issued an order which reads, as transmitted through the newspapers, that no postal positions. Thy may pass the civil service examinations and be placed on the eligible Iist, but they will not be appointed until the courts have officially granted a divorce,
 The native Chinese who described
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
iTTIIING THE MILEAGE
 QUESTION.

of the problems which has |all people in the United States the first national and first congresses assembled has been |ileage question. There have many heated debates over this eme problem, and it has often |years to bring about a change |dition.s In the Congress of the States the, question has been ht up time and time again and Iere has been no change made. |embers set twenty cents a mile, me allowance made to those |ved in the old stage coach days was tedious and diff
 hnd wiiens the twenty cents per barely covered expenses. Now, kressman who lives in Oregon
 than covers his expenses to
 hgton and has a large sum left people of the state of Con- |it have been called upon by IT vote to voice their approval approval of the proposed |ment to the State Constitution
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
AT HARTFORD'S
 STATION COST.
,'s NEW

re is always a great difference treatment accorded individuals. hs in life, naturally, have a bearing on this. Either for if II, social or other reasons a Is generally judged by his fel- Is being fit for this or that, as good or bad, worth while or thy. Whatever preachers may. \ the contrary, g. cheery dispo- clear conscience, a pure warrant nothing in the public when individuals are put on the |and weighed as to their world |ue. A man might be as gruff bear, as uncouth as swine, as .ess as a murderer; but should fld great power over an ex- |er filled with filthy lucre he is ch sought after individual, if r his social, at least for his fi- |l strsngthAs All Spf which by t spreface Sascondition which hkenssp1ace in our neighboring. f { HartfeFd, where Irony, the Newsboy" has been showed out l old stand at the railroad sta '1 order perhaps to give place he corporation controlled by ess individuals in whose greed Earice surmount any other hu- kAitsthky hasAf|pqssess In get
 new Station ' Hartford must
 this outrage. It must see one
 charactefs oppressed that a
 oly of. fhs news selling business en to those who would cut out
 hearts for a ten per cent. divi-
 n one dollar bill. Irony" has ordered to move on, while his will be taken Tby a dapper
 man in uniform and cap who reside over a neatly appointed where books, magazines and hpers will be brilliantly arrayed
 the travellers, but where if you dying you could, not stop long D to gasp your last breath, un- ou paid the price. If Tony
 the stand you would probably Fited in to rest, . if you were
 or given drink if thirsty. And Ire running away Tony, a 'hu- Icing, so a corporation can take bee. He will not be allowed to within a certain distance of the. They have marked off line which he dare not cross.
 on these scoundrels! Shame on $rd to allow such a thing. By Ehe people who have patronized ht the Station should follow him
 new stand, should ignore the ess nnendicants who,. with all money, are nothing less than fs taking bread from the mouth DOT, blind newsboy.
 trouble with Tony is, he has
 e. necessary business standing h attention. ." He is like a lot of
 Fellows who are crushed be-
 the heels of financial giants 3st to public. sight. But Tony has
 uch in his favor; he has
 himself into the hearts of $rd people. They have all along d a liking for him. Now they
 stick by him. in his hour of e. Concerted action on the
 f the people, friends of Tony,
 show the scoundrels who 70 him out in the cold that aft #human nature will stand for so
 and no more. a.  #yTvTVTNG THE NHFACE
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
Autumn SILK SALE
Six Day Offering of Unusual Values at Our Silk Dept.
4o-INCH CREPE DE CHINE.

40-INCH CREPE DE CHINE. A most refined silk fabric for any, season of the year. S1.50 value for this week, ,$1.O9 yard.
 3e-INCH BLACK SATIN. Extra heavy quality, our leader at-- SIPS yard for this week $1.09 yard. 40-INCH FLUER DE SOLE. Has the finish of a taffeta silk, shown in the new autumn shades, $1.95 value for this week ,s1.5O yard. 4O-INCH CREPE METEOR. For afternoon and evening gown 1t possesses extreme richness. SIPS value for this week. S1.5O yard. 3e-INCH SILK MESsALINEs. Our s1.00 quality in Black and Coll ors for this week S9c yard.
 38-INCH BLACK TAFFETA. With a rich chiffon finish, SIPS value for this week. S1.Og yard. STANDARD BLACK TAFTETAs.
 J36 inches wide. Needs no introduction, S1.00 valueN- for this week, S9c yard.
 SILK AND WOOL PoPLINs. A texture produced of pure Aus tralian wool and Italian silk, there fore possessing unusual wearing qualities. SIPS value, 40 inches wide, for this week, 9sc yard. BLANKETS AND CoNTFoRTABLEs. Values worthy of your attention.
 COTTON BLANKETS. White and Grey, 69c, 9Sc, S1.1a and Sf.69 pair
 WOOL FINISHED BLANKETS. White and Grey, S2.25 and s2.50 pair. WOOL AND PART WOOD
 BLANKETS s2. ss, S3 50, $3 ss, si 50 to s7 9s-~ pair.
 PLAID BLANKETS $2. 50, S3. 9s and S5.50 pair
 RED WOOL BLANKETS s. 5.O0 and S5 59 pair.
 WOOL PLAID RUGS. For Auto or Couch, S3 9s. s1 5e. S5 50 to so 50 each SANITARY FILLED
 CONIFORTABLES Large selection in all grades, priced SIPS upward.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
vEsNITCH SUCCEEDS pAsCHoU

Nish, Serbia, Monday, Oct. 4, Via. Paris, Oct. 5, 11:55 m.-Dr. M. R. Vesnitch, Serbian minister to France, has been appointed minister of finance in succession to M. Paschou, who re- tires on account of ill health.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

A Kansas City paper has this head ing over a story regarding a formerly of Kansas newspaper man, Henry Schott to Chicago Certainly a new developm ent in rapid transit.-Topeka Capital.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

It is useless to tell us that Georgia people and other people are the same. We have seen Ty Cobb play baseball. St. Louis Post-Despatch
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

Being an old man and having now become accustomed to a state of war, Carranza naturally objects to any thing which might compel him to change his settled habits.-Chicag Herald.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

They say that the devil never takes 8 vacation. But he does. Every time he sees bunch of hypocrites assem- bled he lays off and takes a good rest. He knows that business will be good while ne is away.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

So far as the Tammanyized, Trac- tionized and Whitmanized publlc-ser- vice commission for this district IS concerned, it aved in long ago, ana the collapse was due not to rotten rock but to rotten politics.-New York World.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

With a permanent hereditary presl- dent, as proposed, the republic Of China would be self-governing Tn about the same degree as man whose wife refuses to let him carry a latch h-key.-C1evcland Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

We are glad to learn officially that the heated spell was a great thing for growing crops. If it had kept up much longer we would have been unable to eat anything at all.-Philadelphia 1n- quirer.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

If the wireless continues to spread itself, will it not be possible for a good conversations list to talk to him. self all the way around the world, and thus hear the sound of his own voice to his hearts content ?-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

Canada's hens are not doing their duty in this hour of trial, so Uncle Sam is shipping eggs by the million across the border. Here is something to crow about.-Pniladelph Inquirer
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

.ux, sunday excepted) at 4:16 p. m. I9arad Building, 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
Tn a story of family life among tf

In story of family life among the African ssavages a writer says that plural marriages are universal and the presence of som metimes as high as sixty wives under the roof of one man creates disturbing influence. He certainly will not be accused of over drawing the possible domestic friction under such onditions.-Milwauk News.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

pr. Heiser, ".the man who cleaned up Manila,' may become Dr. Goldwa- ter's successor as health commission CT of New York city. The fact is re- ceiving more anC more recognition that a federal training is an excellent qualification for municipal service.- New York World.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05

One of the sporting statisticians an- nounces that there are 2,50O,000 golf CTS in the United States, but probably he neglected one important distinc- tion in making his. count. About 2,457 ,0O0 of them arc merely trying to be golfers.-Providen Journal.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
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