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New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

Rev. Warren F. Cook of New Britain. and in the afternoon Rev. J. D. Rob- erts of Hartford will discuss ap- propriate subjects for their enight- ment. Rev. A. F. Campbell of Water bury will open a series of evangeistic meetings in the evening.
 The feature of the program for Sunday will be a sermon In the morn ing at 10:30 by Bishop Luther B. Will son of New York
 Brief Items.
 Miss Elizabeth Burns of this place has left the Hartford hospital where she was a patient for several weeks following an operation, and Is now recuperating at the home of her aunt in Hartford.
 A number of Plainville f1remen went to New Haven today to take part in the firemen's field day at Savin Rock. The indictment weather kept many of those who planned to go at home.
 Samuel Knight of East Main street has opened his cottage at In dian Neck, where his family will spend the balance of the summer.
 The condition of Catherine, the two- year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Loren Graham of Waterbury, former ly of this place, who underwent an operation for the removal of a blood clOt on her brain Tuesday at St, Fran cis hospital, continues critical and the physicians are not inclined to hold out much hope for her recovery.
 The FOresters' baseball team will go to Waterbury Sunday to play a re- turn game with the St. Mary's A. C. nine which it recently defeated at AL lens field.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

a pair of skates and tackle them on the ice.
 Lillian Russell-As the eye mirrors the soul, so also the complexion re- fleets the condition of the digestive apparatus.
 Arthur Baer-The aviators who are going to fly around the world will find the walking very poor in the Sahara desert.
 Arnold Bennett-Often there is clearer vision of the truth during the intervals of, a classical concert than on a death bed.
 Vice President Marshall-There are hundreds of men in America dead but have not yet been buried. Charles F. Hughes-By prompt and decisive action Con the part of the administration the Lusitania tragedy would have been prevented. Grand Admiral von Rooster When the advocate of humanity and justice, President Wilson, provides an enemy with munitions we are en- titled to use U-boats
 General Nelson A. Miles-The placing of an army on American soil is the last thing any European gov ernment would attempt-it could never be reembarked
 Luke McLuke-The reason why cause they haven't sense enough to hold pillow in their teeth when they are putting on clean pillowslip.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
CONSCRIPTTON IN wOLFEBORc
What Has Threatened a Small Nc Hampshire Town in the Militia
 Mobilization.
(New York Times).

Tn the Granite State News, a pap
 published in the little New Hampshi
 town of Wolfeboro, there appea
 printed on the first page, in the ey
 compelling type its unusual nature d
 mands, a solemn notification to u
 inhabitants of the place from the
 three selectmen that unless II them who are young men physical fit for military duty promptly volu1 teer to become members of the nd tional guard that number will \ drafted for service.
 The seleCtmen, it seems, have beej told by the governor of the state thaa Wolfeboro's quota of the force of ll0A which New Hampshire must supply answer to the governments call TO II Mexican border has been fixed just a hundredth of the whole an K that, if patriotism and good will dl not produce them at once, compulslof will be used.
 The Granite State News in comH menting on the proclamation, doeH not say that nobody at all in WolfeH borO has as yet volunteered, put intimates almost as much When-4 whether speaking for the town or foF the whole state Is not clear-it reH marks that up to the present tim4 there seems a lack of interest and8 response is slow" It also makes thdl somewhat obvious, but seemingly necX assarv. reflection that though onF has shouted for the flag and expressed pretty sentiments about it, he leayef Indone a decidedly important part oF | patriots duty if he sulks behind4 he barn or hides in the haym owH when his country needs soldiersl
 It would be too hateful to believe--A co painful even to suspect-that the5 eople of the Granite state have beena o demoralized by keeping summerl oarders as to have lost their olda agerness to serve their country atI ny risk of life, whenever necessityl rises. Mountaineers are expected to| e brave, and even the lake-dwellersl New Hampshire live on high| round.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
FOR sALE-several acres standing grass. Price $35. Inquire H. A. Castle, A Canal street, Plainville..
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Remarkable Remarks.

Collected by the Independent.)
 Champ Clark-We never will arbi- trate the Monroe Doctrine
 Ed. HOWe-Topeka is hypocrite headquarters of the United States
 King LudWig-Farming can only prosper when practiced intensively
 Mary Garden-I am in a frenzy be- cause women cannot go to war.
 General Brusiloff-O Observe the bayonet's glitter and it's slender con- tour.
 Archdeacon Stuck-I have always had a sort of dread of trained socio- logists
 Elihu Root-For the democratic party the government is cow to be milked.
 Mary Pickford-We do not spank children to make them cry in the movics
 Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg The German never hesitates to say what he thinks.
 Major General Leonard Wood-No wolf was ever frightened by the size of a flock of sheep.
 Carolyn Wel1s-What makes book a phenomenal success? Much bad, much pad, and much ad.
 Woodrow Wilson-Therc is nOth- ing either in the theory of free trade or the theory of protection.
 Bishop Greer-Thc proportion of good husbands as against bad hus- bands is greater than it has ever been.
 Adelne ". Stcrling-Why should the married woman be listed on her as Jane, wife of John Smith?"
 Thomas Mott Osborne-Only three per cent. of the total charged with murder in the first degree are con- victed.
 Prima Donna Bori-COmparativ few beauty seekers realize that grace means first of all child-like abandon. i
 President John Grier Hibben-- There has been too much talk in times past in our country of the rights of man.
 Mrs. Vernon Castlc-I don't think have ever seen so many handsome men in my life as there are now in , 
 Billy Sunday--I expect to hght un- 1 il hell freezes over, and then I'll buy
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
Usher A Vice President.

Town Clerk Robert C. Usher was elected fourth vice president of the Plainville Camp Ground association of the C.. A. R. at the annual meet ing held yesterday in connection with the observance of Veterans Day The other officers chosen were: Presi- dent, Albert A. May, Meriden: first vice president, William Fergueson South Manchester; second vice presi- dent, Walter F. Hinckley, Waterbury; New Britain; fifth vice president, Mrs. Carrie A. House, Hartford; sixth vice president, Mrs. Alice A. Slater, Hart ford; seventh vice president, Mrs. Albert A. May, Meriden; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Chloe A. Warren Plainville.
 The meeting of the veterans and the members of the relief corns proved a most enjoyable gatherino It was easily the best session held since the idea of having a G. A. R. day at the camp grounds every s11n- mer originated.
 Tn future the day will be celebrat- ed on larger scale the Woman's Relief corps having become affiliated with the organization. The ladies are going to have a hand in next vear's assembly and they showed consider able enthusiasm yesterday over the ,11a
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
Berlin News BERLIN RECORDS
 GREAT HAYCR0P
But Farmers Still Complain Of
 Scarcity Of LaborerS
SMALL APPLE CROP THIS YEAR
No Trace Found of Francis J. Smith,
 Missing Witness in McNIahon Case " Railroad Worker Agrees With Mark
 Twain-Drum Corps Rehearsing.

Despite the abnormal rainy season this year is expected to produce the largest hay crop In many decades. The first crop is all ready for cutting and if the amount received in this Ticin4y may be taken for a crit eriOn, next winter the price will be consider ably less than that of the last cold season There is only one drawback 10 the harvesting this summer, accord ing to a prominent local farmer and that Is the shortage of labor. While the extraordinary wages are still in vogue, nevertheless, practically all of the farmers are complaining of their inability to obtain help of any kind. The heavy spring rains created havoc with the fruit trees, but the peach growers, according to one of their number, expect the supply will be nearly up to normal. Apples have suffered the most from present indica- tions and many growers say this years supply will not be more than half of normal The May storms scattered the blossoms to the four winds and there has also been a blight caused hv insects, which seem to be moro numerous than ever. Raspberries arc ripe and the demand for this fruit Is enorm Ous and the farmers are unable to supply it. even though the bushes are heavily laden. From present in dications. the huckleberry crop is going to be much smaller than usual, tut the prices will no doubt he kept away up. Glancing over a Now oTS state paper this morning revealed an . interesting advertisement. One store is offering this luscious fruit for three and four cents a basket, while in this section fifteen and even sixteen cents 3s asked for the same amount.
 No Trace of Smith.
 Despite the fact that he has been on the job since the adjournment of court yesterday morning. Constable John Hackett has as yet found no trace of Francis T. Smith, the missing witness in the case of the state versus r. S. McMahon. Constable Hackett received several tips, but all have proved groundless up to this time. No enc has been found who is certain just what hour Smith left the Kilbv House. Several mon were sitting on the xeranda all Wednesday evening but none has any recollection of Smith taking his departure Mir. Hackett said this morning that he has a few more clues and will follow them to the end and he expects to have the witness present at the opening of the court next Tuesday morning, to which time Judge George Griswold post poned the trial.
 Not Like Virginia, Suh.
 @"ITf1is is regular October weather in Virginia, suh.' said one of the rail-
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

into war. It would have been muz more to the credit of Charles Hughes had he refrained from his judged attack on the governmerl course in compelling recognition the principles of humanity and rights of Americans on the free se|
 As it Is, the only inference from attack is that, were he electetd, would proceed with Theodore Roo. welt and similar highly-inflam cabinet minds to give a tempestuo exhibition of f1re-eating jingoism.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

~ % oow PaAs n9o GAN M DEPEND ON
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

road employees, who recently came from that state to a Herald reporter this morning. why, we sure never did gee such a cold rain only In the fall Of the year in that old state" Con- t]nuing, he said: Dat old Marcus Twain surely had the right dope when he wrote of the cussedness of this here New England weather and we uns from the South are glad that when 1t covers neighboring states, it cannot stretch to our homes." It would surely be an ideal day for soft era bbing if we were down in old Tidewater county, where they just jump in your basket.
 All of which precludes the state ment that some of the darl<ies were unable to stick on the job today be- cause of the indictment weather. They sat around in their cars and sang the soft old Dixie airs. About 1 o'clock, the inside became too much for some and they went out on he turntable and "shuffled along mite"
 The work of the Beech Swamp road and Worthington Ridge was not de- Iayed however, practically all of the laborers being at work bright and early The form job is going on In a rapid manner and from present in dicatons, it will be finished tom orrow evening. It has been rolled in ex cel1ent style and from it's appearance, one may "ramble along in his little Ford now "Without fear of overturn- ing when a bump is struck.
 Drum Corps Preparing.
 St. Pau's drum corps is rehearsing eadily these evenings for the annual state field day, which will be held in Rockville August 19. The corps all ways makes an excellent showing In competition and the members are de- termined to keep up their record. Much interest is being manifested in the baton contest The local corps will be represented by it's major, Clar- ence Walker, who at present possesses the cham piOnship of America. MT. Walker won the title in competition two years ago in Hoboken and suc- cessfully defended it against all com CTS last year The members of the corps feel certain that he will be again awarded the champ mpionship at the Rockville meet next field day and If a sufficient number is assured lt ! Is possible a special trolley car will be hired at excursion rates. Briefs.
 Postmaster ". w. Pagan of Ken sington left on ten days ation this morning. His first stop will be at Highland Lake, Winsted and then he expects to visit several points of interest about the state.
 Mrs. George Griffith of Kensin9ton is entertaining Misses Lucy and Anna McCabe of Haverstraw, N. Y. Court Mattebessett, r. of A., met last evening and initiated two candi- dates. A considerable amount of routine business was also transacted. Edgar Ives of Kensington ia under going treatment at the New Britain General hospital.
 Colonel Charles M Jarvis returned yesterday after a brief visit in Nan tucket, Mass.
 The East Berlin Village Improve ment society will hold a lawn festival at the home of M. B. Hagen this eve ming. The proceeds will be used for the street light maintenance fund.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
THIRD FACTORY FOR ROCKWELL DRAKE CO. Another New Building to Be Con-
 StruCted Before Fall O'HARA GETS ONE CONTRACT
Local Man Off In Quest Of Brick masOns To Work On Quarters For Tempering Department Start Work TOmOrrOW-UShcr HOnOred.

Plans for another building, the third of a series of manufacturing structures begun a few months ago when it was decided to move the plant from Hartford to PlainVille, have been prepared by the Rockwell Drake company and soon after the addition now in course of erection is completed work on the foundation will be started. The company proposes to get considerable additional floor space for it's rapidly growing business and before Fall it is believed the three buildings will be occupied.
 Contracts for the brick work on the new building for which the foun- dation was recently laid have been awarded to Henry O'Hara with in structions to rush the work as fast as is consistent with satisfactory re- sults Mr. O'Hara went to Hartford this morning in search of brick ma sons and he hopes to begin the crCC- ton of the side walls tomorrow. This building is but fifty by sixty feet in dimensions It will be used for a hardening room. Like the first struc- ture put up the building will be brick on but three sides, the contractor fo- ing the work with future additions in view.
 The company expects to have tho hardening department in operation in the new place next month. Soon after it is ready, the officials stated the work on a third factory will be begun.
 The ROckwell-Drake people have probably the busiest plant in town and in an effort to keep with the or ders on hand they are running their machines day and night. They have ten acres of land available to use for building purposes and the progress they are making indicates that large part of it will be covered be- fore a great while
 In common with other manufa Ctur- ing concerns, the company is having a great deal of difficulty in getting help. Most of their employees come from other towns, committing to the factory from their homes daily.
 This labor shortage also serves to delay work on their buildings as the numerous factory additions and tho large number of dwelling houses n course of construction thrOughOut the state keep the services of masOns and carpenters almost at premium and makes 1t extremely hard to get com potent men to come here for short time jobs
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
SHARKS OFF NEW BRUNSWICK

Chatham, N. B.. July 21--The pres ence of sharks along the New Bruns- wick coast was reported in advices received here today from Tabucintic and other places. At Tabucintic it was said the sharks had driven seals onto the beach.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
Mrs. Seymour Very III.

Mrs. Charles c. Seymour of Fasr Main street, who was taken to the Hartford hospital few days ago for an operation of stomach trouble, is reported to be in a critical condition.
 Doctors in consultation on her case have agreed that she is suffering from an incurable disease
 Mrs. Seymour is a well known Plainville resident, and her many friends will be grievcd to learn of the seriousness of her illness
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21
Camp Meeting Opens.

This mornings rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the Meth OdistS who came here to attend the annual camp meeting, and the open ing exercises this afternoon were at tended by a large crowd. Many of the Chautauquans have decided to re- main at the grounds for the camp meeting, and the colony, augmented by many new arrivals from various parts of Connecticut, is now one of healthy proportions.
 The meeting which will continue until July 31, was formally opened at 2:30 by Rev. F. A. Dent, DID,, of New Haven, the district superin- tendent, who gave a resume of the recent conference at Saratoga, using for his subject Saratoga Chips" To- night there will be a sermon by Rev. c. M. StOckdale of Waterbury.
 Tomorrow will be observed as Fp- worth League day, the representa- tives of the various groups in this section gathering to take part in a special program. They will be ad- dressed in the morning at 10:3O by
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

Not Like N1fgInia, Suh. : s"rhis is regular October weather in Virginia, Suh." said one of the rail-
New Britain herald., 1916-07-21

LADIES' SAMPLE UNDERWE1AR 39C and soc Kind, 25c Garment. All summer weight of fine qual- icy. Union Suits and Vests in cluded. Low neck and sleeveless.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-03
FAvoRITE SONS
 COME TO THE FRONT
Marked Increase in Activities in Their
 Behalf.

Chicago, June 2.-The problem as to which candidate is likely to be nominated for president by the Re- publican National convention seemed as far as ever from solution tonight. Numerous conferences between party leaders today failed to result in any agreement on candidates so far as could be learned.
 While on the surface the fight ap- pears to be between Roosevelt and Hughes against the field, there was a marked increase in activities at the headquarters of the various "Favorite Son. candidates. Managers of the Root, Weeks, Burton, Fairbanks and
 Sherman booms insisted that their candidates would remain in the fight
 until the end. They declared, after tabulating the vote claimed for Roosevelt, that the successful candi-
 date would either be one of FaVorite
 Sons'' or dark horse.
 ] any of these, the plan is to try to win with a dark horse, according to re- ports in circulation. Senator Warren c. Harding of Ohio and Governor Me Call of Massachusetts were mentioned
 as dark horse possibilities.
 Friends of Roosevelt claim he will win after the formality of giving the l favorite son candidates a complimen- | taIy vote has been disposed of, while Hughes supporters declared their can. didate would be nominated early 1T the proceediugS,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-03
RAILROADS AND EmPLoYEs
 CONFER ON EIGHT HOURS.
Every Point in Unions Demands to Be
 Sharply Contested.

New York, June 2.-Every point in the demands made by the four lead- ing organizations of railroad employees upon virtually all the rail lines of the United States for a basis eight hour work day will be sharply contested, it became apparent here today at the second conference between the 19 off, cials representing the roads and the delegates of the labor organizations.
 Acting as spokesman for his associ- ates, A. B. GaTretson, president of the Order of Railroad Conductors, read into the record the formal request for an eight hour day and the suppleInentazy demands of the men.
 As each clause was read, Elisha Lee chairman of the railroads commission and his associates asked questions de- signed to bring out it's exact meaning There were several sharp disputes as to present working conditions.
 The employees made it clear that ir their demands for an eight hour day they would not submit to any reduction in the present wage scale for nine, ter or more t1ours.
 1t also was said. the men were noi anxious for overtime. One of the la. bor es&asseTted. that they would be well. satisfied with eight h0urs worf in every twenty -four.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-03
BERLIN ARTISTS PROTEST
 RULING ON WAR TAX
Claim If Will Depress the Prices of
 Works of Art.

Pekfn. June 2.-In the name of the Berlin Artists association, Prof. Ru- dolf Schulte has protested vigorously to the proper authorities against the recent ruling that the war profits tax shall apply to all rscefpts of more than one thousand marks aecruips from paintings
 The whole tendency of secll ding, Prof. Schulte contends, win De to de- press automatically the prices of works of art to a point below one thousand marks, and thus work injus- tice and injury to aspiring and smbi- tious artists or to the families of men who have died recently and who are dependent upon the returns from in- herited paintings.
 A tax of this sort, Prof Scf1uite de- cIares, is nothing more or less than a direct penalty for earnest, energetic artistic work. and at the same time a distinct encouragement to the produc- CTS of copies of famous works of art Individual effort and initiative, he feels, will suffer inevitably ct the ex- pense of initiative worK.