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New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
Followers Predict a Deadlock at PIainVille Convention Today
GONDELL VERSUS ROGERS
Lack of Sentiment for Healy at Cau-
 GUS Causes Many Voters to Ask Are There Machines Working'?- Can Gaffney Be Reelected?

That ex-Senator Claude W. Stevens will have the same honor conferred upon him in the coming legislature is the belief of many local voters. The senatorial convention was held in the Plainville town hall this afternoon at 8 o'clock. The two foremost appar- ent candidates are E. P. Rogers of Sputhington and A. H. Condeu of PIainville. It has been the custom to pass the honor around among the various towns of the district. Tn the 1913 legislature, MT. Stevens repre- sented this district and in 1915, Mar tin PeirsOn succeeded him. MT. Rog- CTS was defeated at the convention of both these years and it was almost certain, he would be the candidate this year until a few weeks ago, when friends of MT. COndeI's started to boom his candidacy. It is felt by many local members of the party, that 3 deadlock will ensue and the con- vention will be forced to turn to a comprise candidate and they are cer- tain that MT. Stevens would be the man for the job. At the caucus last Thursday evening, MT. Stevens and Oscar Benson of East Berlin were chosen delegates from this town.
 
 ing Governor Holcomb for reelection, makes it apparent to many of the vot- CTS that Berlin is once more to have R machine. For a few days prior to the gathering, there seemed to be an abundance of Healy sentiment about Town, but the caucus unanimously en- dorsed the present incum bent Be fore the caucus the voters seemed very indifferent, but over 150 were present, when Town Chairman Will liam H. Webster called the meeting to order. It is said there was much quiet work done to bring forth such B large number and those behind, are firmly opposed to Healy for governor.
 Rumor has it there are two factions In the republican ranks, each of which will make determined effort for su- premacy at the polls at the coming election. Surprise was manifested, when it was learned that one man, who had prepared ballots was not chosen to certain convention, al- though his running mate was. It has been known about town since 8 spring town meeting that the local republi- cans are desirious of having a mem- her of the party succeed Judge Rer- hard F. Gaffney as probate judge Although the delegates to that cOnf yention remain reticent on the maf' ter, it is believed by many that the entire delegation will oppose Judge Gaffney.
 When the candidacy of First Select
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

Waged between William M. Johnston, Hams, Maurice Mclaughlin, George Church and Kumagae, the Jap, be- fore the question of tennis supremacy is settled. William M. Johnston, the 11S pound Californian who defeated Mclaughlin in a heartbreaking match for the title last year, probably has the best individual chance, yet any thing is likely to happen in a long elimination contest and young John
 ston is not any too strong in endur-
 ance, which iH a potent factor the
 way the court game is played now
 adays. Maurice Mclaughlin is Delng
 regarded as the great "outside factor"
 mainly because he has not performed
 in the east this year and no one ap-
 parently knows his true physical con-
 dition. If Red Mac is right" and in full command of his old burning speed, then there's very apt to be lln- expected upsets before the final round is reached. Dick Williams tho player
 with the greatest assortment of strokes in the United States, is always a contender. When Harvard Dick is real good he's practically invincihIe. but MT. Williams is also provOkinGly cratic and in one Of his bad spells may be rudely eliminated by some second rater. Layout shows three stars one Of Whor. is expected to win the tournament: No. l, Maurice Me- Loughlin; 2, William M. Johnston, the present national champion; 3, R. Nor riS Williams
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
RATHER CONVINCING.
Taft Walks Four Blocks Without Be-
 ing Recognized.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Former Presi- dent William H. Taft, to attend the convention of the American Bar as- sociation which opens tomorrow, told reporters yesterday that Chicago con- V1nced him he was out of politics.
 T walked four blocks through the down town streets and made one pur- chase in a store without anyone ap- parently recognizing me- the former president said.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

New York, Aug. 28.-The all com CTS tournament, the worlds series of the tennis season, is now on the turf courts of the West Side club at For est Hills here. There are 128 play CTS entered for the championship, all the foremost American cracks and the extra attraction of an international in Vaslon consisting of an Austrian count, a Russian and those two Japanese
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

man William H. Gibney for the legis- lature became rumOred, the friends of Judge Willard I. filling, Claude W. Stevens and George Carter, it is said, started a quiet campaign for these men to fill the position of first se- lectman and although MT. Gibney and Colonel Charles M. Jarvis, have as yet failed to make any announcement of their desire to be representatives, many are of the opinion that strong effort will be made to elect the above named three. Of course beating Will liam H. Gibney for the place will be a mans size job, if his friends pre- vail upon him to run again. He has held the office for the past thirteen years and each successive year found a larger majority rolled up for him.
 The caucus for the nomination of a town ticket will probably be held next week and from present indica- tions it will be a, hummer. Friends of Messrs. Stevens, filling and Car ter are said to be working hard for their candidacy and one vote may de- eide the issue.
 Mrs. Uric Lenoie.
 The funeral services for Mrs. Uric Lenoie were held in Middletown yes terday afternoon. Burial took place in that city.
 To Act as Judges. A unique contest at the Berlin Fair this year will be a cattle judging eX- hibition, by number Of youths under nineteen years of age. There will be three prizes offered and an interest ing contest is expected. Walter A. Cook, of the Hartford County League, will hold four meetings, prior to the fair, for any boy who is desiroua of entering into competition. The irst meeting was held this morning at 70 o'clock at the Whitlock Farm in New ington Junction. A number of local youths attended the session. MT. Cook explained in detail the qualiti~ ! cations, necessary to a cattle judge and also the duties of the position. Aside from the cash prizes at the fair, the three most successful will be sent to the national dairy contest, which will be held in Springfield in October. The aim of the movement is to jn- | crease the interest of farming among | the younger element.
 Footballists Preparing.
 The early morning coldness brought l to the memory of Henry McCarr0ll, manager of the Acorn football team of KenSin gtOn the stern realization | that the summer is fast waning and i his players must start preparing for the fall campaign. Accordingly, there 1 will be a meeting of the squad this l evening at 7:30 o'clock in Kingo's pool l parlors. The club had a successful 1 season a year ago and Manager Nc 1 Carol is determined that this year S team will outshine any preceding. Games with teams in nearby cities are | pending.
 The local Boy Scouts are planning ] to hold their first meeting of the sea- son Friday evening.
 Mrs. R. Belden and son, Victor of East Berlin are sojourning at Say | brook
 Miss Anna Trehy of Kensington is l spending her vacation at Asbury Park, ". J.
 | fly and MT. and Mrs Harold Clark and family of East Berlin are enioy- ing an automobile tour through the middle west.
 Albert Newcomb of Blue Hills has returned from Cosey Beach. Miss Minnie Kelsey is the guest of relatives in Deep River.
 Notices were poster today that the
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
} estate and to

ment of the estate and to otH affairs.
 MT. OConnor is a member of t Plainville Business Mems associati and usually has charge of the dist button of tickets at the annual ba
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
To Manage Russell Estate.

Thomas w. O'Connor of New
 Britain has been appointed supervisor of the Russell estate in this town by the heirs, it is announced today MT. O'Connor expects to come here within a few days and open an office in the Russell building. He expects to de- vote two days a week to the manage
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CondciI Local Candidate.

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street Later Mr. Ryder moved to the Newton block in 1884, was ap- pointed postmaster in CleVeland's first adminiSt ration. He continued as rost- master until 1880, when the Harrison administration fOrcrd a change, but in 1893 when Cleveland was again elect cd president, MT. Ryder was again chosen postmaster and served until the Mckinley administration began iii 1897
 About fifteen years ago he moved to the present location in the Russell block just east Of the railroad crossing. As a business man he was successful, but more than m the ordinary ense, for he won scores of friends and GUS toners by his straightforward deal in@s and his genial disposition
 Besides being postmaster, MT. Ryd- CT served PlainVille for many years as a member of the town school board and was twice elected to the legisla- ture by the Democratic party of which he was a StaUnCh member. His first term in the general assembly was in 1891 and the second in 1899. He was affiliated with but one fraternal body, the Bristol council cf the Order of Pilgrim Fathers He was how ever a charter member of the Plain vile Business and Improvement assO- citation.
 In 1884, MT Ryder married Alice J. M. Woodcock of this place, the cer- emony being performed in the Epis- cOpal church hero by Mrs. Ryder's brother, Rt. Rev. Charles F. Wood- cock, Episcopal Bishop of Kentucky. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living. They are: liar old Ryder, a railroad mail clerk on the New Haven road; Maud P. Ryder, of the New Britain Institute, and Miss Ruth w. Ryder, who was employed in the store with her father. MT. Ryder leaves besides his wife and three chill dren, hiG mother, Mrs. Matilda Ryder, two brothers, Isaac and Merritt o. Ryder, and two sisters, Miss Addie and Etta Ryder.
 Father Kilcoync's Successor.
 Bishop John J. Milan has announced as successor to Rev. William P. Kill coyne, curate at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Rev. James T. Me- Donald, curate at St. Peters parish, Hartford, for the past five years. Father Kilcoyne plans to leave for Waterbury this evening, having been assigned to St. Maj garet's parish in that city. Father Mcdonald is expect ed here tomorrow and will immediate Iy assume his new duties.
 In addition to the local church there are connected with the PlainVille parish the two missions, one at Forest Vile and the other at Pennington. rather Mcdonald IS a native of Bridge port and graduate of the Bridgeport High school. His collegiate training was gained at Niagara university and he also attended the seminary in Mon tfeal. Following his ordination he was temporarily assigned to south Nor walk and later was in Bridgeport for
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
BOYS GOOD SUITS Priced Very, Very Low

Yes, at less than wholesale prices. Better investigate, and fit out the fellows for school at these prices. There are only about thirty five Suits in the lot. including Ten Blue Serges. At the low prices we now ask they will go out in very short order. Here they are. Regular $225o Suits for $13.75. Regular s1S.5O and $2O00 Suits $12.75 ca. Regular $13.50 and $15 Suits for S9.75 each. Regular $12.5O for $7.75. The sizes 17 to 22 years or 33 to 38 chest measure. Just right for good big boys or undersized men. Some are pinched back style, nicely made, well fitting, with colors all to the good. On sale at our boys clothing dept.
 A SHOE BARGAIN
 Very Special are the Dark Gray Colonial Pumps, the light gray Pumps and the Ivory Charlotte Pumps, all with hand-turned Gu ban Louis heels and reg. $6.OO and $6.50 values, now $4.75 a pair.
 ARE YOU THIRSTY?
 If so make a bee line to our fountain for a Lime Hickey and Ice Cream Soda or delicious Sun- dae.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

wizards Itchiya Kumagae and M. H. Mikami. Unlike the old New port days, when William Larned was a perennial champion, this years sour na1nent won't be soft pickings for any particular star. There are too many young brilliant stars who will be a menace to the favorites in every round of the tournament, to say noth- ing of the red hot battle that will be
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

DemOscratic caucus would be held upon Friday evening next, at 8 o'clock in the Town hall.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29
REAL GRASS BLEACH
 HANDKERCIEFS

Just received from Belfast, a large shipment of these desirable Handkerchiefs. They are all linen, whitened on the turf of Ireland, as in our grandmother's time. This lot of Handkerchiefs was ordered direct from the Irish makers be- fore the big advance in Linens and for that reason you get them at these low prices
 WOmen'S Grass Bleach Handl1cr- chiefs priced at 1Oc, each, $1.OO doz.
 Women's Grass Bleach Handler- chiefs priced at 15c each, S1.5O doZ.
 Mems Grass Bleached Handker- chiefs priced at f9c each, 200 doz.
 Mems Grass Bleached Handker- chiefs priced at 25c each, $2.5O doz. WOMEN and MISSES who want a suit for late Summer and early Fall wear should call these days at our garment section, one floor up, and secure one of the Suits we are offering at reduced prices. There is choice of Serge Suits, Twilled Suits, Gaber- dine Suits, Vigero Cloth Suits, Checked Suits and Silk Poplin Suits. Kinds that have sold up to S29.50, now priced $500, 5000,
 $15.OO each.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

quets. in which he is a live facto MT. O'Connor said today he intende to apply his time and energy. to great extent, to the development Plainville. He said he recently had conference with President Joh Trumbull of the Business Mems ass( ctatiOn and received the endorsenae1 of the latter to a plan to erect homo 1Or Workmen on a tract of land sti to be developed. It is an admitta fact that homes are scarce in thi town, many men employed in Ioca factories being forced to commut daily to their homes in other places.
 In addition to his local interest," MT. O'Connor will retain his conned ton with F. H. Munson S Co.,, a red estate and insurance concern in NeJ
New Britain herald., 1916-08-29

three years. He then was assigned to St. Peters, Hartford, where he has since heon CuratC.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
ATTEND MEETING
OF THE LIBRARIANS
Miss Mamie p. Fulton Of keokuk
Was at Session Held fester-
day at Burlington.

Miss Mamie p Fulton, librarian at
the Keokuk public library, attended
the meeting of the southeastern
Iowa librarians yesterday at Buriing-
ton. Several interesting discussions
were held during the sessions, the
relation and cooperation between
schools and libraries, being one topic
discussed, and the publicity concern
ing the library was another topic.
Miss Drake of Sioux City, speaking
on this subject, said:
First we must be sure that the
service we are giving the city's pop
ulation is Of the best; that the library
should always see that no one leaves
it's doors without that for which he
came, if it be in the library's power
to satisfy that want. That the work
with the public over the charging
desk was of the utmost importance
and only happy people should be en-
gagged in it. The library must be
well kept and attractive: exhibits OF
attractive books should be provided;
lists of interesting books and library
news should be printed in the papers,
the library should be brought before
the public at every opportunity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
MILITARY BILL
TO BE MADE A LAW
CONTINUED on page ~

and three officers appointed by the
president to investigate the PROPOSE
ton of the government making all
of its war supplies. This board must
report by January /, 1917.
Twenty million dollars is appropri-
ated for a government nitrate plant,
! for the extraction of nitrates from
the air as a basis for munitions MAX
ing. The surplus may be sold for fer
| tilizer. This plant is to be operated
exclusively by the government, on a
site to be picked by the president.
Private soldiers are to be given
| training in trades by officers while
| in service, but no definite number OF
hours a month is set. They are TO
serve seven years, either active or il
the reserves, but they may, If compe-
tent soldiers, be dismissed from &C
tive service at the end of one year
on recommendation of their captain.
Army bands must not compete with
civilian bands or must soldiers in any
way compete for a livelihood outside
the army with civilians.
A provision making unlawful the
election of soldiers from public
places on account Of their uniform,
was knocked out Of the bill.
The recognized army will consist
Of sixty-five regiments of infantry,
twenty-five regiments Of cavalry,
twenty-one regiments OF field artil-
lery. seven regiments OF engineers,
80, 0O9 men in the coast artillery, two
mounted battalions of engineers, s.
1873 scouts, 6,409 men in the quarte--
master corps. 1890 in the medical
corps, 1887 in the signal corps and
1880 unassigned.
The general staff is increased from
thirty-four to flfty-two members and
four major generals and nine briga-
der generals are added to the line of
officers.
All these Increases are to be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
Sixteen Foot Stage Will be Reached
by Monday at keokuk and
Higher at Warsaw
is Forecast.
NO TROUBLE ON TRAINS
Railroad Officials Say They Are Hav-
ina No Trouble on Account of
Flooded Conditions
to the South.

Rainfall of over an inch in the last
twenty-four hours. and rain at inter-
walls today will help the river TO
reach the sixteen foot stage which
! is forecast for it for Monday. The
Warsaw stage will be nineteen feet,
according to the local weather office.
There was 1.33 inches of rain in
Keokuk yesterday. Mt. Pleasant had
It's inches Of moisture. The rainfall
| in other parts of the country has been
moderate, but southeastern Iowa
seemed to get the worst draaching-
The river stage today is i5.5.
rise of 8 of foot since yes ,efday.
A half foot rise added to this will
bring about the sixteen font stage
which has been promised.
The trains are having no trouble on
account of water. The train from ST.
Louis this morning, was delayed on
account of a car derailed in the yards.
Water is not up over the track at this
time, and has not been all week, it
was reported. Slow orders are given
for the flooded districts between Alex
andria and West Quincy, but there is
no water over the track, local officials
declared.
| The river is expected to fall slowly
! from Davenport to Burlington and to
rise below Warsaw during the next
two days. No trouble is anticipated
| by the local railroad men,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
reached by gradual engagements fol

reached by gradual engagements for
period of five years.
From now on, national guardsmen
must take an oath to the. United
States as well as to the state, as the
principal step in the liberalization
OF the guard This double oath will
require them to engage in service out
side the United States il the presi-
dent calls them. In previous wars,
governors of states, dis approving of
campaigns outside the United States.
mapped out by the president, have or
dered the guards not to leave and the
guards had to obey them, rather than
the president.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13

result Of saving. The primitive man
did not save. He lived in caves and
ate wild fruits, after time ne
learned TO cultivate the ground and
raise grains and vegetables. Then he
saw that il would be well to save
seed for the next harvest. Thus 1t
came about that men saved ard
passed on their accommodations and the
results Of their savings to the next
generation and so man became civil
lied. That is why II is said that a
spendthrift is continually a savage
and a generation of spendthritts
would throw society back into bar
barism.
We as individuals, and, therefore,
as a nation, have been woefully ex-
;rayagant. Our governmental ex-
pcnditures have increased 400 per-
cent in the last thirty years: Yet the
campaign for thrift IS now being car
ricd on so vigorously that thrift IS IN
q fair way to become popular.
People are beginning to realize that
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
By S. w. STRAUS
Pre5idtns A1.eriean Society for Thrift

If the time should ever come when
we could not spend beyond the ne-
cessities, when we would have to eat
and drink less and curtail our amuse-
ments we would be poorly trained for
the ordeal, for ordeal it would be to
a people, who spend as they go.
Systematic saving is what counts.
Ten young men of kiron, Iowa, who
are employed have made compact
to lay aside S. each Monday morning
for year. This they expect to do
by practicing small economies. At the
end of the year each will have $500
to his credit If he invests it wisely
it will earn each year the equivalent
to a weeks salary. without his work.
ing for it For such money always
earns money and it starts a young
man on the road to success.
Children of Cook County, Illinois
schools are learning industry and
Many of the boys and girls in the
rural schools can teach their fathers
how to grow vegetables, how to i'm
prove the growth and prepare the
land, and, what is still more inter-
esting, how to make money on a small
patch of ground, worked after school
hours. One little girl, Matilda Meyer,
last season raised enough beans, to-
matoes, carrots and other garden
stuff to bring her S146.65. Her total
expenses were S4.H5; therefore she
made clear profit of Sl42.50 on her
garden plot of "A square rods of
land.
The subject OF thrift thus becomes
interesting to the children who are
improving their time and their OPP
portunities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
away with every certain quantity Of

away with every certain quantity Of
dollar purchases made.
That's right gentlemen, keep up the
pep SHOW the people of keokuk
and the vicinity that We are going 20
triple our first Dollar day sales rec
ord" declared Chairman Nathan 8.
1>0witz today Last night / stated
that your dollar will appear AZ big as
an engine wheel on Dollar day, but
now I'm beginning TO think that II
Will grow 10 the size Of a fly wheel
at the pumping station By May 81"
Advertisers are urged 10 get their
copy in early for Dollar day displayz.
The committee has suggested having
copy in the hands Of the printers by
May q. and such an arrangement
would aid greatly in getting matter
set
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
INQUIRIES ABOUT
BODY FOUND HERE
Chicago Man Believes That 1t Is HIS
Observation-Disclosures Resident
Makes Trip to keokuk.

Edward Hedrick writes to the police
department from Chicago stating tnaI
he believes the body found here the
early part of the week on the loadlf"
platform of the C. b. & @. ice house.
is that of his brother. In response 10
his inquiries for further particulars.
Chief of Police Hennemann has wireu
a complete description Of the man
found here to Mr.. Hedrick. The BODY
Is now at the undertaking establish
ment OF l. s. Ackley, awaiting tdenu
tication.
A Waterloo man. under the impre+
sion that the body might be that OF
relative for whom he was searchins'
was in Keokuk yesterday but was un'
able to identify 1t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-13
GIVE AWAY BABIES
ON DOLLAR DAY
They Will Be Kind, However, Which
Do Not Require Services OF
Visiting Nurses.

One enterprising merchant has writ
ten to the chairman Of the Dollar day
committee that he will give away free
babies on Dollar day, Saturday, May
q. But they will not be the kind
which will need the services of tho
visiting nurse.
Pretty doll babies are to be given