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New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
Walkers Freedom.
Manchester Herald. j

That the feeling of resentment gainst a criminal is soon forgotten sfter he disappears within prison walls is shown by the case of William Walker, the New Britain embez- zler. Nothwithstanding he de1bor- ately made way with nearly half a million dollars of the funds of the New Britain Savings Bank and $57,- GOO of the invested funds of the Connecticut Baptist Convention, no opposition was made by his victims to his release on parole after he had served less than eight years of pos sibIe twenty-year sentence. It is now recalled by the publication of a letter by the prosecuting attorney, that Walker resisted arrest and ex- tradition by every possible method and that he made no effort at restl- tuition. It tood the authorities six months and required the expendi- ture of s3O,0OO to capture and com yict him.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
The Parole of Walker. (HartfOrd Post.

There are two ways of looking at the case of William F. Walker, the New Britain absconder, who will be freed from prison by the board of parole after serving prison sentence of less than eight years for stealings amounting more than a half million Of dollars.
 One view of the case contemp1ates only Walker, who has become an object for mems pity rather than for their contempt. Hir health is broken and he is in great mental distress since the recent death of his wife. Further he is about to reach the three score and ten years which are the allotted span of mans life.
 Time is the great healer and it lessens resentment against offenders as it softens other sentiments. A whole state which was astounded and indignant little less than a decade ago at the enormous crime committed by his respected and trusted citizen, now looks upon him commiseratingly as poor, broken old man.
 Viewed from the sympathetic angle alone, Walker has unquestionably been punished enough and society has done all that is necessary to pro- IecL HlflSelI against oAs Lai AA~A lenses on his part. Walker will never steal again, he has learned his bitter lesson and beyond any cavil or ques- ton he goes free a man who will be exemplary in his behavior. Society has claimed its pound of flesh and he has paid it.
 If the punishment of Walker alone was the only object sought he need never have been sent to prison for day, for Walker was adequately pun ished the day he walked out of his New Britain bank a disgraced and dishonored man. Sending him to prison added nothing to his ignominy; little to his mental torture.
 But what of the potential Walkers? What of the men in positions of trust, tempted beyond their strength in times of stress, who recall that Walk CT stealing more than half million dollars. escaped with a penalty no greater than that which might be handed out to an ordinary burglar? horse thief for instance, who got away with spawned and broken down animal that would not bring S5 ;o these days of war prices could be sentenced to term as long as that which Walker has served Viewed from this angle what is there about Walkers punishment to deter otbers from similar crime? If society in tended it's punishment of Walker to
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

In the last available statement by the captain of the torpedoed Italian liner Ancona forwarded by Ambassa- dor Page to the state department, it Is admitted that an effort was made to escape from the Austrian subma- rine after warning had been given It is clear by this time, even If there is still much obscurity about the case, that the AnCona is in a class by it. self. It is to he hoped that all the es- sential facts can be esta ablished with out much more delay.-Springfiel Republican.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
VARIOUS VICINAL VIEWS.
State Editors Comment on Release of
 New Britain Banker.

Editoral comment in Connecticut neWspap pers on the case Of William F. Walker, the embeZzler who was re- leased from state prison yesterday leans towards criticism Of the board of parole for permitting the release of the former banker. Some or the editors do not mince words Tn airing their views and express the "pl''i"h that States Attorney Hugh M. Alc"fh should have been upheld in ms "i'- position to Walkers parole. f-ul- tOrials from leading state papers loi- low:
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

When we have law compel ling automobile owners to take out li- censes, after proving their ability to manage a car, and some way is found to effectively curb reckless drivers of trucks and heavy vehicles tne hosolete signs prohibiting a speed in excess of eight or ten miles an hour may be taken down, Until these things are done we shudder to think of the con- sequences of raising the maximum legal rate of speed, anywhere Brooklyn Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
What may be the next plan O

What may be the next plan of the Austro- Germans is mere conjec- ture. They must break out in a new direction before long, but is it to be toward Asia Minor and the Suez can- al with Egypt and India in the back grond? Or against Italy, Riga, or on the western front? The next few weeks would seem to represent an other turning point in the war, and the initiative is still with Germany.-- New York Press.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
THE WEDDING DAY.

While some folk have been s1t- ting patiently by awaiting for the day when the European War will end, while others have been looking TOT ward to the coming of Santa Claus, while others are watching and wait ing for the milliniuan 10 put in its ap- pearance, the vast majority of souls on this part of the American hemls- phere have had their ears cooked for the announcement of just one day. the wedding day of President Wilson and Mrs. Norman Boiling Galt. And, at last, after the long weary vigil, the day has been announced. This morn ins's news brings the joyous tidings trip their way to the hymenal altar on Saturday, December, the eight eenth, two weeks fl orn today
 But, because Pre.,dent Wilson be- lieves in Democratic simplicity, and because Mrs. Galt sfso is of the safe and sane tempe a~~' cnt, there will be no elaborate wedding and this fact will take some of tie joy out of the announcement. There are numerous ladies and gentlemen in this country who have had hop ss of attending VI hite House wedding. Their chances have vanished as '-the-wisps. The wedding will take place at the moder- ately humble residenc of Mrs. Galt in quaint old fashioned section of the nations capital. The only guests will be the mother, the brother and sisters of the bride, the brothers and sisters of the president and his daugh- trs,--in other words, the immediate members of the households concerned. No simpler wedding could take place in the most humble family in the land.
 And yet while all ostentation has been carefully pushed aside by the President and his 1ancee, while the glamor and glare of the White House will be set for the nonce in the back l ground, the representatives of foreign governments in Washington will prob ably add a touch of official recogni- on of the affair by sending presents. 1 The Congress of the United States 1 will send a present. T, members of l the Army and Navy contingent will in All likelihood bestow a suitable gift upon the bride as i'll the members of the judiciary. It is custom and cannot easily be overthrown. If dur ing the course of the war bullets and shrapnel stop raging long enough to allow their majesties the kings and potentates to take 'teir eyes off the arena even notes of congrat,,lation may pour in upon the President and
 his bride from those sources. In all. if will be gala day in Washington what though the wedding is staged in a red House. But best of all when the President and his bride go forth on
 their honeymoon trey will know that they carry with them the best wishes
 of all the people of the United States
 from the humblest to the highest. For. ] in case like this, party lines are showed aside and al the world. all the
 United States, Republicans Demo-
 crats, Progressives, all settle down to the pleasant task of loving the lovers. It cannot be helped.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
QUERY.
itor of the Herald:

Editor of the Herald:
 To settle 8 wager will you kindly tell me who it was said My coun- try. may she always be right; but my country, right or wrong"
 ANXIOUS The quotation to which you refer is attributed to stephen Decatur and is as follows:
 Our Country: In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right, but our country right or wrong!--Ed.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
OUT-JOBBING JOB.


 re can be no fair minded person
 United States who would ob-
 the action of the American
 ment in asking for the recall
 tain Boy Ed, the naval attache
 German embassy. and his
 and compatriot Captain Won
 These two diplomats have epped the bounds of common
 ety. They have violated the
 sies extended them by this ma
 hey have made themselves un-
 bles in more ways than one.
 are some other officials in the hattie corps who are following
 footsceps, of Boy-Ed and Von
 and if they fail to accept this hg they too should be ushered
 the country. The case of Dr. la, the disgraced ambassador
 Austria Hungary seems not to over-effected any of these peo- ho enjoy privileges of which lean citizens know little.
 len a gathering of native sons do hing that is in utter violation of lws of the United States, when become so depraved and wanton enter into conspiracy to defraud United States, and, when they faught at these things, they ried, and if convicted they lent to the Federal Penitentiary ] Tt Leavenworth to do a term of at hard labor. Because of the of diplomacy that is flung over |houlders of men representing kn countries the United States prosecutes them under the law they are caught at these tricks. most severe punishment that can eted out to such criminals is the hg for their recall. And this been done in the case of Captain Ed and Captain Won Papen who
 been implicated in serious ac- es involving infringement of ed States laws.
 is latest case against Captain Ed is but the continuation of a s of indiscretions against the laws Ie United States of America. The , holds true with Captain Won m, He was implicated in the matched by the erstwhile Austrian assa dor, pr. Dumba. At that there was talk of his rssdll; but ident Wilson was-p~efsnt and let German official go after the Ger Ambassador had ordered the
 Captain on an extended vaca- in the West, where the military he went into temporary retire. !. But he lost no time in getting on the job once the Dumba case from the public mind.
 IT the same offense that Captain Ed and Captain Von Papen have asked to leave the country, four lbers of the Hamburg American nship line may have to serve IS in the Federal penitentiary.
 shows to what extent the gov acnt of the United States has al- Il these two characters in a mean enact their parts. They have been n all the rope in the world. they w monkey -wrenches right and into the machinery of this gov nent, and at last they have god themselves. Among those ,le still left who hold their old love for the Stars and Stripes of erica there will be great rejoicing two such officials are to be with 10 longer. Among those whose pathies are more on the outside i the inside of American prin- ss and practices there will be might sorrow that their friends accomplices were caught so red aed by a stupid people. But ng everybody, no matter how their pathiessrun.; there can be no eisrn of the action. of this. govern t. Even Job Would have lost his snce under such circumstances.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

The president of tho tanners asso- ciation estimates that during the last year Americans saved $40, 0,n0h.000 hH making their old shoes do. Has ne considered the possibility that it may have been due to riding in motors in stead of walking ?-Pittsburs Dis patch.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

Governor Ferguson of Texas re- turned from his consultation with General Carranza with the idea that the Mexican is a patriot and states man. Opinion frequently improves on personal acquaintanc ce.-Buffalo En- quireT.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

That critic who ascribes the pop1t- larity of the ''movie' to it's being ''the quick lunch drama" may imagine that most people prefer 8 quick lunch to 8 course dinner when, as a matter of fact, if they had the price they mishtn't 't.-Pittsurg Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
FACTS AND RANCHES.

A German paper criticises the gov ernment for the food shortage. We always noticed that German officials looked rernarka bly, well-fed Rock ester Union.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

Speaking to Cleveland audience MT. Bryan says he wants no pity for his unsuccessful political career, and in the same breath we learn that he is expected in Norway soon. Per haps Norway deserves the pity-Buf- falo Comm ercial
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

Newspapers in belligerent countries are asking the question: What Are We Fightinf For?" Give us some thing easy!
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
MRS WHITI; TO SPEAK.

Mrs. Marcus White will speak thsi vesper service at the Y. w. c. A. to-I morrow afternoon at 4:3O o'clock
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
WOmen's Misses and Children'S
 Coats Marked Down
WOMEN'S PLUSH AND CORDUROY COATS

WOMEN'S PLUSH AND CORDUROY COATS
 At $15.0O. Value $20.OO and $25.OO.
 ARABIAN LAMB COATS
 Priced $9.9s to s15.00 each. wo- mems and Misses models. SMART COATS
 For women and misses, of plain and fancy coatings, priced $7.9S, $9.9S, $129S each. CHILDREN'S COATS =. .. A manufacturers stock now on sale at a saving of B 1-3 to 50 per cent. from usual prices, priced SIPS, $2.9S, S3.9s to $9.9S each. SALE OF SAMPLE WAISTS
 Saturday $2.9s each, values to $5 In this sale you will find crepe de chimes, Roman stripe and plaid silks, smart soft silks with stripes, etc, this is a real bargain. NEW LINGERIE BLOUsEs
 97c, S1.25, $1.49, S1.9s each CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFs
 Bigger and better assortments than ever before, initials, hand embroidery, lace trimmed, ma diera, crepe de chine, atz laces, rolled and shell finished edge handkerchiefs as we'll as all grades of plain linen or cotton handkerchiefs for men, women, and children, priced % to $1.09 each. Christmas handkerchiefs in fancy boxes in a big assort- ment.
 MEMS ONYX SILK SOX
 Black and colors 25c pair, pair in a box s1.G0, pair in a box S15O
 MEMS GREY FLANNEL SHIRTS $1.00 value Saturday ssc each, size IA to IT inch. ALL THE NEW THINGS FOR 1 CHRISTMAS. WE CATER TO THE MEN AS WELL AS THE WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. | ,. MCMILLAN
 rss-2oI-,03 MAIN STEFFT
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

at the Post once at New Britain 5 Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
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New Britain herald., 1915-12-04
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 BIG STORE
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STORE IN READINESS for the Christmas shopper, better as-. sortments now, do your shopping
 early.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1915-12-04

ALL THE NEW THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS. WE CATER TO THE MEN AS WELL AS THE WOMEN,
 AND CHILDREN.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-13
RACCooNS WHIP Merry MAN

Horace Robinson OF Smithville. Md.
had a thrilling experience In the top of
an oak tree recently with five raccoons
which he encountered while on his way
to visit a neighbor. When the bloody
battle ended Robinson fell from the tree
completely exhausted. Three of his ribs
were broken. thigh was badly hurt
and it is feared he is internally injured
The young man was passing through a
strip OF woods when he encountered the
raccoons. He followed them TO a big
oak tree, which the animals climbed
Thinking he could capture one OF them
alive, Robinson also climbed the tree
But when he reached the raceoons they
showed fight and for fifteen minutes
the yaang farmer had 20 battle at a
great disadvantage to save his life.
The racooons surrounded him. and
though he kept his arms going like PTS
ton rods. one OF the animals every now
and then would inflict an ugly cash
with his claws on some part OF his body.
Robinson kept up the fight until. COM
pletely exhausted. he fell 10 the ground.
He dragged himself TO the country road,
where his means were heard by his
father. W. IA. Robinson. who picked
him up and carried him home. -Balti-
more Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-13
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

A great many philosophers allow for
the fact that
1T is easy enough to be pleasant
When life flows on like n song,
But the man worth while Is the man who
When everything goes dead wrong"
But they seem to omit one important
fact-just as we'll worth considering as
how you take discipline as why discipline
Is offered you.
Life seems TO offer hardship. suffering
and difficulty to the people who can bear
1t, and out OF bearing and enduring grows
new power to bear and endure still more.
And when man Is so Injured to trouble
that he can face II without flinching or
whimpering, trouble ceases to wear the
face of sorrow and becomes a pleasant
companion known merely as discipline.
Almost all our greatest woes come out
of our inability TO discipline our own ma
lures. Beginning with the girl who rather
than endure the painful process OF hav-
ing a diseased nerve removed from a
tooth sacrifices the tooth itself. and so
ing up through the scale OF things TO the
woman who divorces the man she loves
rather than stay With him and help him
fight to conquer his weaknesses, we have
world OF women who suffer through
lack OF self-discipline.
Eventually. the girl who sacrifices her
teeth rather than suffer the pain of hsv-
ing them treated has all sorts of IN
timely dental difficulties. and the woman
who is too impatient TO help her beloved
conquer his weaknesses. and so hastily
puts him out OF her life, brings on her
self unhappiness which a nature dis
| cipllned to be patient and endure would
I have avoided.
A recent novel suggests that the
( "fates" wouldn't bother TO pile suffering
after suffering on the hero's heart IN
| less they" had felt that he was worth
making into a great strong, fine man.
! After losing everything he values in the
world-friendship. companionship. love,
the gift OF writing popular novels, his
faith in his own power 70 achieve, his
trust in his wife. his pride in his son, and
his boyiSh conception OF his father as a
man big or only for eviD-he comes at
last. stripped of everything. to the noun
| tain tops. and there he knows that
standing empty-handed. uncompanioned
and desperate. he Is still master OF him
self, the rider OF the beast OF his own
evil desires. and that he will, through DIFF
ficulty, attain the heights.
The reason for the discipline Of sorrow
and suffering Is 20 make us all strong.
The way TO endure this discipline Is, OF
course. 20 smile. however dead wrong
everything goes But as a basic princi-
pie TO help you smile and as an incentive
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-13

The really ancient history OF the earth
Is told by shells. The bones that geolo-
gists find belong TO relatively recent
periods. The true patriarchs were the
shell-mallers. ancestors of the oyster
and the clam.
1t is no very uncommon thing to find
shells which must be millions OF years
old. so perfect and beautiful that, at first
sight. one might think that their living
inmates had only Just quilted them. The
animals that existed ages before mans
appearance were as beautiful in form.
color and decoration as those OF today,
and the shells by which they lived and
which they bore with them, as we carry
our garments. have outlasted vhe seas In
which they grew and endured while con-
tinents shifted their outlines like clouds,
and mountain ranges rose and sunk and
rose again like the crests OF ocean waves.
A humber of these symbols of long
past life upon this earth OF ours arc
shown in tho photographs on this page
| These como out of the foundations OF
| England, They go back In the Great
Chalk Age, and the early epochs OF the
Tertiary Age. Compare them with mod
orn shells. made by similar species of
mollusks. and observe how enduring arc
natures fashions. You see. still. the
same curves. the same stripes, the same
graceful spirals. mounting TO a delicate
final. the same proportions, the same
manner OF turning the whorl OF the
shell. now right, now left or reversed
That mysterious thing called life, mani
Testing itself in the gelatinous bodies OF
these shell-malSing mollusks, has, for un-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-13
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Cough
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and the Cough will
Stop Itself

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-13

out how great his real abilities are, be-
cause he is timid and reserved, made
that way by his parents continually re-
minding him of his faults.
On the contrary IL is the bold, the az
gressive, those who have faith in their
own abilities. who succeed. Those who
win out are the people who believe they
can win and go in to win, and who are
assailed by no doubts as to their own
superlative ability
OF course, there is a very fine and deli
cate line to be drawn, on one side of
which is proper self-confidence and on
the other self conceit. The ideal condi-
ton is for a man or woman to esteem
himself or herself highly, but not too
highly, to have faith in his or her ability,
but not to be egotistice Like other ideals.
this is seldom realized, and it's too subtle
distinction to be made plan to any
child.
Therefore, just as a good working prop.
osition 1t is better to encourage a child's
self-conceit than IL Is to suppress IL. BY
the time he or she has fought his or her
battle with the world the world will have
pruned down the self-conceit into self
confidence
After all, self-conceit is the greatest
motive power i'm the universe. Vanity
and the desire TO show off have been
the real handspring Of nine-tenths of the
big things that have ever been done. II
Is because he had to deliver the goods
that has made many boaster a great
man. Parents do well TO consider this
phase Of the subject before they try to
suppress self-conceit in their children.
The egotist may not be a lovely, aItr,l-
istic character, but he gets there.