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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

matters affecting the continuation
the war, but expressions on the su
jeot agree that some sort of legisl
ton will be necessary.
Several writer's point out that
will take two generations before t /
old social equilibrium is re-establish{
The tendency of men to marry wor1
en- younger than they themselves a
is held responsible for this. Usual
the man marries a woman from thrl
to five years his junior, and SOM
authorities fear that greater choicy
which the excess of women will givI
will decidedly foster this inclination
so that only the girl who today
from twelve to thirteen years old cd
hope to be the subject of competitid
among men which her mother was.
This would be a matter of on1
seven to eight years for most of Ed
rope; provided the end of the wd
comes soon. Should the war con
tinue another year or two and
cause the loss of many young mel
who are now from fifteen to sixtee
years old the problem would be niue
harder to meet. In that case the ex
OCoo VI "OI4lS1l over IIl6Il WOULD De III
less than eleven millions, so that 70
every male of marriage age, durin|
the next ten years, there would d
almost two single women.
1t is impossible to say just how Euro
pean legislatures will meet the situa
ton. Legal polygamy is so unwel
come to Europe's social system, AM
religion that opposition to it will b
great. The belief is held, for thi
reason, that legally at least ilIegiti
macy will be abolished and that law.
will be passed giving the child borr
out of wedlock every right upon the
care and property of it's father 1t il
argued that this measure of expedi-
ency would meet the situation easily,
and that it you'd liclate no social
now il. force, giving in
its manifested itself in Europe for
several years past.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

Julius e. Woodruff, rep. 374
Elmer w. Stearns, rep. 1853
Frederick l.. Norton, rep. .375
Clarence B. Baldwin, rep. ..373
Thomas G. Pagan, dem. PAT
George w. Sullivan, dem. .252
John A. Moore, dem. .25S
John T. Molumphrey, dem. $50
William H. Nye, dem. .253
Plant to Open.
People in the vicinity of East Ber-
lin we're startled the other evening
to hear the whistle of the old Peck,
Stow & Wilcox Company plant. This
is the first time in a number of years
that the whistle has been blown and
many Of the residents thought that
there a fire somewhere about the
town. There was no cause for the
latter as the real cause was that the
American Fibre compa has started
fires under the boilers for heating
purposes. The balance of the ma
chinery is expected in a very short
time and as soon as 1t arrives will
he installed SO that the factory may
start work. Telephones have also
been installed and only recently the
old horse sheds were made over into
a modern garage so that the factory
is in pretty good shape to start work
with the installation of the machin-
cry.
Woodruff Assistant
Julius Woodruff for many years the
rural mail carrier for the town of
Berlin has taken the assistant post
mastership Of East Berlin. He took
charge of the office yesterday In the
place Of Miss Ruth Robins who has
resigned from the position. Miss
North still remains in the office as the
postmaster.
Medical Association Meeting.
The New Britain Medical society
will journey to East Berlin this eve
ming where they will meet at the
home of DR.. T. G. Hodgson The meet
ing is to be called to order at s:45
o'clock. DR.. r. M. Griswold Of Ber-
lin will read a paper
Briefs
marriage license has been issued
to Louis Prey Of New Britain and
Miss Mary Padella of Kensington.
The K Of P. society met last eve
ming in East Berlin.
Miss Elsie Benson of East Berlin
is visiting her brother in New Haven.
Mrs. E. Maine and Miss Marie
Maine of East Berlin are spending a
few days in New York.
Mrs. F. Potts of East Berlin has
been entertaining her sister Miss
Hulda Carlson of Middletown.
Miss Brainard and Miss Kernahan
Of Middletown are spending a few
days with Miss Dorothy Krauth of
East Berlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
MAY YET LEGALIZE
POLYGAMY ABROAD
Central Powers Considering Plan
Of Re-populating Country

CORRESPONDENCE of the Asso. Press) {.
Vienna Oct 22-Whether or not
Europe will be obliged to change its
marriage laws as the result of the war.
is a question which has recently oc-
, cupied sociologists in the Central
states Most Of them are Of the optn-
ion that material notifications must
ensue; a few think that legalfzed
polygamy must be established in or
der to provide for the surplus Of wo-
men which two years Of warfare has
made one Of the problems of all Eu-
rope.
The total population of the states
al war, the non-Arian elements of
Russia excepted, is roughly 373,OOO,-
900 Of which, according to best
sources, 1913, 100000 are women and
1856, 100000 men. For the countries
of Europe where exact statistics are
available, the proportion is 105 males
to LOT females. For Europe this
leaves in normal times an excess of
three million females of which num-
Der a third would be marriag eable.
To this million of women who at
present can find no husband for the
reason that nature, while ensuring an
more of them to die In infancy, will
be added at least eight millions whom
death on the battlefield and incapaci-
tating wounds has also deprived of
mates Europe, therefore, is face to
face with the question of how these
nine million women are to be cared
for
Economically the problem has been
solved by the women themselves by
showing that in many departments of
they are able to fill a place.
But sociologists point out that, except
the state makes provisions tending to
avert this, certain natural law
would increase greatly the rate Of il
legitimacy of children, which even
now is serious matter.
At the conclusion Of the Thirty
Y ears War, similar conditions pre-
vailed. 1t was met in many of the
Central European states by making
oolygamy legal. When the proper
lion of males and females had been
readjusted by the coming of later
generations these laws were repealed.
For the time being the European !
)arliaments are too occupied with |
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

cal election The total vote for the
town of Berlin follows:
Presidential Electors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
SeaSOnable Goats That W0mel
Want

The styles this season are
will want a new Coat. Our she
with the very fashions you want
Made big, loose and roomy
We are offering Coats Of Bolivia
Of Reindeer, Pushes, Velvets, T
or Velvets, in all the New and
$500, and good ones for that
$500, '$27.5O, $29.5O up to 500
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
Foran-McGrath NuptiaIs.

Before a large congregation Of
friends and relatives, William J. Foran
and Miss Mary c. McGrath were
united in marriage this morning at 9
o'clock in the Church of Our Lady
of Mercy. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. James T. Mcdonald,
who also celebrated a nuptial high
mass.
The couple were attended by John
E. Clarity, acting as best man and
Miss Bessie McGrath, sister of the
bride as maid of honor.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the young ladys home, over
fifty of the couples friends attend
ing.
Mr.. Foran is foreman of the Hose
company and is prominent in the For
esters. He is one Of the towns best
known young men. He is held in high
esteem by all who have the pleasure
of his acquaintance. His bride is an
extremely popular young lady.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foran, after their
honeymoon, will make their home in
town.
Justice a Representative.
Plainville friends of William Eus-
tice, a former we'll known resident
of this town, were pleased this morn
ing to learn of his election as a rep
resentative to the general assembly
from the town of Plymouth. Mr..
Eustice ran on the republican ticket
hGt n v.
During his residence in Plainville,
Mr.. Eustice was prominently identified
with the G. o. P. He was at one time
assistant chief of the fire department.
Brief Items.
The first and second degree were
conferred on a class at the meeting
Of the Grange last evening.
Mrs. Mary Russell of Park street,
had as her guests during the past
few days Mrs. Stillman of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
EMBARGO is SERIOUS.
Nothing But FoodstIffs to Be Per-
mitted to Come Into City.

Today's announcement of the New
Haven road that at midnight tonight
an embargo or all but foodstuffs will
he declared is of serious Importance
to this city, where the supply of coal
Is estimated to be but enough for two
or three weeks and the builders sup
plies are even more scarce.
Coal and lumber dealers feel that
the New Haven road is entirely lack
ing in it's public service efforts and
do not hesitate to declare that If the
price Of these necessities go to alarm
ing heights the railroad alone will be
at fault.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
ALONE AND INJURED.

Henry Lockwood, a we'll knownl
acter who for many years has
been employed at the Corbin Screw1
corporation, was taken to the hospital
this afternoon to undergo treatment
for what is believed to be a brokeni
arm. He was found in his room at
the Park hotel suffering from his in
jured arm and lack Of food.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
COLLEGE CLUB MEETING.

There will he a meeting of College
club on the evening of November 10
at the home of Mrs. l.. F. Slade,
1906 Stanley street. The business
session will be held at 7:15 O'Clock
and all new members are urged to
attend the gathering at o'clock
when Professor Del March OF the
High school will speak on Mexico.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
TO RENT

2 six-room tenements, all remodeled
new floors, new walls, all newly
papered, electric lights, with new fix
TIRES, new piping. Russell Estate,
corner East Main and Whiting streets.
Key may be secured at Mills-Hess
store or T. w. O'Connor, New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
FALLS OF1FTAADDER.

Samuel Marholin, a painter who
Stanley streets, fell from a ladder at
20 Liberty street this morning and
was taken to the hospital. He is not
badly injured. He was engaged I'M
painting the house.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

| Colonel Charles M. Jarvis the re-
kpublican candidate for the general as
tsembly was elected over his democrat
|ic opponent, j. G.. Moore, by sixtytwo
Votes. Mr.. Moore ran far ahead of
1.-The ticket and made one of the finest
showings ever made by democratic
candidate in this town. Although the
national outcome is still in doubt the
Republicans of the town are very we'll
satisfied over the outcome of the 10
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET
ELECTED IN Berlin
Moore Gives Jarvis a Close Run
for Representative
GREATEST VOTE EVER CAST
American Fibre Company Expects to
Open Plant in Short Time. E.
Woodruff Accepts Office of Assist
~
ant in East Berlin-Briefs.

~
ant i'm East Berlin-Briefs.
The republicans of Berlin turned
out in force yesterday at the polls and
gave that party a splendid victory,
making a clean sweep Of the entire
ticket. Both state and national tick
cts were elected here by the republic
cans. The greatest number of votes
that have ever been cast at a local
election were cast at the polls yester-
day when all but seventy-five voters
turned out to register their choice.
The polls closed promptly at
o'clock and the returns from East
Berlin were soon known, with Berlin
street following a close second AS
the greater number of votes were cast
in Kensington longer time was re-
CURED to make the count and it was
not until after 7 o'clock that the bal
lot boxes were at the town clerks Of
fee and it was slightly after 1880 that
the full count became known. AS
there was but ten justices of the
peace on the democratic and republi-
can tickets, five members were elect
ed from each party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

~ p RYE GODS % % % DEPEND ON
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08

Hiram Bingham, rep. 1852
Lucius E. Wilton, rep. 1854
Thomas l.. Watson, rep. 1855
William Park, rep..... .355
Louis r Cheney, rep. 1856
Thomas w. Bryant, rep. 1856
Arthur E. Bowers rep. 1855
Simeon +. Baldwin, dem. .267
Willie O. Burr, dem ..268
Archibald Mcneil, ST., dem. 1858
Charles E. Gross, dem. ....... 268
Richard Elliott, DEM. .268
Morris w. Seymour, dem. ...... 1858
Raymond J. Jodoin, dem. ..... .26S
Albert Boardman, SOC. II
Fred 3. Harvey, sOc.. 70
John L. Martin, soc. =. 70
William D. Holt, soc. 26
Robert McJunkin, SOC. ......... 26
Fred B. Harriet, soc. rs
Nelson B. Keyes, Soc. .......... 70
Albin Carlson, pro. ............ IL
Arthur w. Chaffee, pro. ........ IL
Walter N. Foster, pro. .......... IL
John r. Parkh hurst, pro. ........ IL
Frederick c.. Spencer, pro. IL
William E. Stone, pro. Ill
Ernest Mohl soc. l............
Max Feldman, soc. l. ......... l
John D. Larson, soc. l. .........
Martin Stauss, Soc. ......,
Carl 0. Peterson, soc. |. ......... 1
John Larson, soc. l........... l
Henry F. Flentje, SOC. l. ........
Governor.
Marcus H. Holcomb, rep. ...... 1884
Morris B. Beardsley, dem. PAP
Herbert N. Beebe soc. .......... 26
c. Whitefield Simonson, pro. .... II
Charles B. Wells, soc. l......... 1
Lieutenant Governor.
Clifford B. Wilson, rep. ..377
Francis B. Guilfoile, dem. .248
Robert McJunkin, soc......... 26
William A. Ames, pro. IL
Alexander Hedin, soc. |. ........ 1
Secretary.
Frederick L. Perry, rep. 1916
Frederick E. Duffy, dem. .249
Helen D. M. Manfreda, Soc. 26
Frank Nicholas, pro-. 10
Emanuel Sherman, soc. l........ L
Treasurer.
Frederick S. Chamberlain, rep. 1916
John P. Mccarthy, soc. ........ rs
J. Deloraine Conant, pro. 10
Albert H. Geirginsky, SOC. l..... 1
Comptroller.
Morris G.. Webster, rep. ..377
Alton T. Miner dem. ..247
John L. Martin, soc. .......... 26
George II. Wilder, pro. ........ 10
Michael p. O'Connor, soc. 1..... 1
United States Senator.
George P. Mclean, rep. 365
Homer S. Cummings, dem. ..260
Martin +. Plunkett, soc. 26
Wilbur G. Manches pro. ..... 10
Otto Ruckser, soc. l............ 1
Representative in Congress.
! z. Davis Oakley, rep. ......... ..356
Augustine Lonergan, dem. 1854
| John M. Klein, soc. ............ 27
! Charles J. Fancher, pro. ........ IA
! Frederick Fellerman, soc. l......
/ Senator.
| Elijah Rogers rep. 375
i James Cray, dem. PAT
| Amos Shepard, soc. ......... 26
| j. William Denton, pro. ......... 10
| judy of Probate.
! Bernard F. Gaffney. rep
| Henry s. Morse, soc " %
| Frederick l.. Wooster, pro. .... IA
| Representatives.
| Charles M. Jarvis, rep. 356
John A. Moore, dem. .294
Justices of the Peace.
Edgar G. Moran, rep. $50
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-08
JOHN NORTON dies
in HIS 92ND YEAR
PlainVille'S "Grand Old Man"
SuCCumbS to Illness
TOWN STAYS REPUBLICAN
Towns Oldest Voter Passes Away
PIainviI1e Returns Pluralities For
ed In P1ymOuth-Other Matters.

LII
John Calvin Norton, popularity
| known as Plainville's grand old man,
] died yesterday afternoon at the home
of Charles G. Seymour on East Main
street after an illness from ailments
incident to advanced age which ex-
tended over a period Of several weeks.
Mr. Norton had been in a critical
condition for a number of days and
his death had been expected since
Sunday.
Funeral arrangements have not as
yet been completed but it Is expected
that the services will be held Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. Norton was Plainville's oldest
man. He was in his ninety-second
year. IA resident of this town for a
great many years, Mr. Norton became
one Of its best known citizens. He
was held in high esteem by the entire
community and for decade had been
lovingly called PlainNille's grand old
man. He had been retired from
business pursuits for a mum Der Of
years and became a familiar. figure
about the streets as he trudged along
daily greeting his friends and visiting
the stores. He had a long and in
teresting career and his "reminiscences
which he freely gave were a source
of considerable entertainment with
people who came in contact with him.
He was a native of Boston but
had made his home in Connecticut
since his boyhood days. He was
mechanic by trade and was regarded
as a skilled workman. In his early
life Mr.. Norton was a strong abolu-
ZIONIST and he often told of having
hidden negroes escaping from their
masters in the south. He was a re-
publican in politics but never took an
active port in contests for office.
Mr. Norton was an earnest student
and a great reader. Since his retire.
ment from business he spent consid-
cradle time discussing favorite au-
thors and their works and he often
entertained his friends by reciting
poetry.
He was president Of the Old Mems
association and was prominent
figure at its annual gatherings for
number Of years.
his wife died a few years ago and
he has since made his home with Mr..
seymour. Two sons, Charles H. Nor
ton Of Worcester and Wendell G. Nor
ton OF Torrington, survive him.
Sticks to Republicans
Plalnv1lle again registered its be-
he1 IN the republican party and it's
candidates in the election yesterday,
returning a plurality for all the G.
y. Z. nominees. Wilson showed con-
siderable strength in the town. how
ever and the usual republican plu
ra1ty was substantially reduced. AL
though seemingly not great deal nf
work done in his interests by the re-
publican leaders,
William ]. Simpson was elected rep
resentative, defeating Alfred D. Cadv.
MS democratic opponent by II votes.
The machines used yesterday for
the first time as an experiment. were
pronounced success, and when the
voters meet on Novemb Der 20 to decide
whether they will keep them perma-
nently 1T is likely that the appropria-
ton necessary for their purchase will
be made ,..
The result locally was as follows:
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
COAL COMING UP

While in Albuduerque this
week WIZ. Ritter made arrange
ments for the shipment of a
carload of Gallup coal which left
left the mines on Tuesday and is
expected to arrive here next
Monday or Tuesday. Following
this he secured the shipment of
a carload of Cerillos coal which
will arrive soon after the first
of the year.
The shortage of coal through
out the southwest is due to a tie
up of coal cars in the fall and
later an inability to secure
miners. The shortage is expect
ed to be overcome before long.
Coal en- route to Lordsburg has
been confscated by the Santa Fe
railroad many times.
The Bradberry's of the Burro
mountain wood camp expect to
have a number of cords in town
by the first of the week to tide
over the people until coal arrives.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29

PRESIDENT OF YALs HEAVED A
SIGH OF RELIEF WEAEN IT LEFT
THE INSTITUTIONS.
And yet out of the one hundred
and nine men who were graduated
in that class ONE HUNDRED
AND EIGHT ROSE TO PLACES
OF DISTINCTION, most of them
achieving remarkable service for
their country. There vert BISH-
OPS, GENERALS, DIPLOMATS,
JUDGES and men who made sue
cesses in nearly every walk of life
in that great class.
With the diversifcation of courses
of study in the modern university
students nowadays find studies that
are to their liking and which com
pei the hardest kind of work.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
GIRLS
WIN CHAMPIONSHIP

When the Lordsburg public school
girls, in the last half of the game Sat
urday against the Silver City public
school girls team, managed to make
two field throws ard two free throws,
they marched away with the cham
riouship of the giils teams in south
ern New Mexico and Arizona. Pre-
viously they had beaten Deming and
Clifton, kril.
A good crowd witnessed the con-
test despite the heavy wind storm.
During the first half of the game
Silver City made two points and until
the closing minutes of the battle
Lordsburg looked doomed. Suddenly
the girls took on new courage and
kept the ball on their side of the
field, Annie McMeans and Rosie
Robson each making a field basket
and Miss Robson two standing throws
The strong wind prevented many
other points being made on both
sides as at number of times the ball
circled the rim of the basket, did the
hesitation and fell back to earth.
The game Saturday was well
played on all sides The guarding
was excellent and some fine throws
were made, interest being kept alert
at every stage Of tie battle.
The Lordsburg players were: Dor
othy and Ruth Chase, Annie Nc
Means, Rosie Robson, Lois Locklear
and Kathryn Bailey. Miss Matilda
Beam coached.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
LORDSBURG 30
YEARS AGO TODAY

On the last page of the Western
Liberal of this week will be found a
Of Issue No. 2, Volume
of this paper, being published 30
years ago today. Il is not often that
newspaper can reproduce itself
thirty years hence ir exactly the
same type as the Liberal has done
this week The heading. the adver-
tisements and all are set in the
SAME type used by Kcdzic and Dye
in 1887. Several cases Of this type
have been saved by the Liberal and
is quite a curiosity in this day and
age.
Such itaus as Mr.. ". Il Small's
foot race, 3 3. Ownby's PAGER "Black
Bird" VIM. Blackburn in a buggy ac-
cident, "stud poker" at the Bank Ex-
change saloon and many other items
are sure to be of Interest to the new
conner as well as the old-timer.
AS New Year greeting this half
page is offered our readers for their
inspection.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
READERS AND ADVERTISERS

Readers of the Liberal expect to
deal with the advertisers who make
their paper possible.
Advertisers in the Liberal expect
the patronage of it's readers because
they make it possible t? produce and
sell the paper for the little it costs.
If it were not for -he advertisers
the Libecal AMI other publications
would cost about four times as much.
All things being equal, readers of
the Liberal 60 MT hesitate to deal
with it's adv .rtisers.
But the latter must make n noise
like live merchants.
There isn't a mail-order house in
the world that can build up Lords
burg. And let that sink in, please.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
DEATH on GEORGE w. BLACI

DEATH OF GEORGE w. BLACK.
George W. Black, who has been a
resident of Lordsburg for the past
two years, died at his quarters in this
city Monday morning at o'clock
following an acute attack of ptomaine
poisoning. Interment was made in
the Lordsburg cemetery Tuesday af-
ternoon, a large number of friends
paying last respects to the deceased.
On Sunday Mr.. Black was taken
suddenly ill, after eating some fresh
pork. He received medical attention
and up until 10 o'clock in the evening
seemed to be resting easily. At mid
night he became worse, death coming
at o'clock. For several months past
he had been i'll and was unable to
Withstand the attack of poisoning.
The deceased was a member of the
Eagles and was also a member of the
local branch of the Union Bartenders
He was of a CHEEKY disposition and
leaves many acquaintance in New
Mexico and Arizona to mourn the
loss of good friend
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-12-29
The NrOn CIawDTuesdaY NIuht

On next Tuesday evening the
last episode of Peg o. The
Ring" will be shown and the
first reels of ''The Iron Claw"
serial will be offered the Star
theatre patrons. The new pic
ture is one of the best mystery"
pictures ever made. 1t is a
guaranteed thrill every foot"
film. Those d e string to
keep up with world beater in
the movie line should not miss
the first episode of THE Iron
Claw" at the same time seeing
the end of Peg o. The Ring"