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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27
ELECTIONS LEGAL.
Supreme Court Gives Decision in the
Suffolk County Case.

BOSTON, Oct. 81. - The supreme
court, in decision by the full bench
today, ruled that the latest re-apportion-
ment of representative districts in Suf-
folk county was constitutional. As a re-
suit the primary elections held recent
ly to fill the vacancies caused by the
court 5 act in voiding the primaries held
IN September will stand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT - Pleasant furnished
rooms. electric lights, bath, heat, IA
Forest Street. 200tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

FOR SALE-Or exchange for other
horses, one bay horse, weight l,4OO:
good worker and fair roadster; one bav
mare, weight 900 lbs; one thrce-vear-
old colt. ). Barbetti, 2I3 South Main
street 204 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

FOR SALE = Roam horse formerly
owned by D.. NJ. Brosnahan. Weighs
about 1900. Extra good family ana
surrey horse. Will work anywhere. L.
~ Grigson, West Brattleboro. 199-204
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

FOR SALE-Sweet cider at my mill.
10 gal, or more &c per gal. New whis,
Key barrels and half barrels; also
matched pine lumber and drop siding.
l.. T. Copeland, West Brattleboro.
2O1-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

FOR sALE-A horse weighing 400
pounds, years old; also brand-new
express wagon and good express har-
ness. If taken at once will sell at low
hgures. Come now. NJ. Black, the Junk
wan. 200-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Furnished or unfinished
room for light housekeeping; 80 Main
Street. 204-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

BUILDING LOTS-On Oak Grove Ave,
Parkside Ave, Clark Ave, Canal St, Fair
ground Road. Cash or monthly pay
ments. Modern building plans free c. +.
Allen l72-3.5-1.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-One broom apartment in
Grandview, Prospect Street. Leslie
Smith. 20l-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Rooms to working men;
reasonable. Apply Shaw, 81 South
Main st. 200-205~
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT - Four-rOom tenement,
good yard for children, so per month
81 Prospect st. l55-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT - Lower tenement at 107
Canal street. w. H. Fletcher. 203-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Six room cottage on ear
line. VIM. c. Horton Agency. Tel. 296-R.
201-206
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Room with heat, electric
lights and bath. 50 Clark street. 19ltf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-One large and two small
offices; second floor Ullery Bldg. j. G.
Ullery. 1SS-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT - 5 rooms, all modern,
electric lights. w. G. Rockwell, Al Frost
st. 1S5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-First class modern tene-
ment, five rooms with bath; $12 per
month. c.. G. Fits. 200-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Small tenement to rent.
Inquire IL West Street 202 -207*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27
Wanted

WANTED -- Fat cattle, sheep and
calves. w. i. Richardson Co. 40-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
line first Insertion; ~ cents line each subsequent insertion
Cash in Advance Minimum Charge 20 cents
To Rent.

To Rent.
TO RENT-Good tenements. w. G.
Doolittle. 122-tf
TO RENT-Small tenement to rent
Inquire IL West Street. 202207*
TO RENT = Lower tenement at 107
Canal street. w. H. Fletcher. 203-tf
TO RENT-Room with heat, electric
lights and bath. So Clark street. 19l-tf
TO RENT-Six room cottage on ear
line. VIM. c. Horton Agency. Tel. 296-R.
20l-206
TO RENT-Furnished or unfinished
room for light housekeeping; 80 Main
Street. 204-tf
TO RENT = Pleasant furnished
rooms. electric lights, bath, heat, IA
Forest Street. 200-tf
TO RENT = rooms, all modern,
electric lights. w. G. Rockwell, Al Frost
st. 1S5-tf
TO RENT-One large and two small
offices; second floor Ullery Bldg. J. G.
Ullery. 1S8tf
TO RENT-One broom apartment in
Grandview, Prospect Street. Leslie
Smith. 20l-tf
TO RENT-Rooms to working men
reasonable. Apply Shaw, 81 South
Main st. 20O-2o5-
TO RENT - Four-room tenement,
good yard for children, $40 per month.
81 Prospect st. 155-tf
TO RENT-First class modern tene-
ment, five rooms with bath; $12 per
month. c. G. Fits. 200-tf
TO RENT-Large room with private
entrance and bath; suitable for light
housekeeping. Mrs. J. L. Martin. l98-209
TO RENT-Rooms, newly furnished
clean and attractive, heat, electric
lights and bath; Eels Court 1S5-tt
TO RENT-Six room tenement with
bath. Price $2.75 per week. On Riv.
erview Street, near Fort Drummer
Heights. Apply to Holden & Martin
177-tf
TO RENT-A good room suitable foI
2aintshop, store room or for light
manufacturing, centrally located. T. A
Larrow, Flat street, Brattleboro, Vt
197-tt
TO RENT Eleven-room house neal
Main Street. Suitable for rooms ant
boarders. There never was a time
when there was such a demand fol-
rooms and board A good chance fol
someone. S. w. Edgett & Co. 192-tt
TO RENT = Apartment on Main
street, large living room, bed room, din,
ing room, kitchen, bath and another
room if wanted, steam heat, gas range
electricity. Rent $500. Address
Apartment" Go Reformer Office.
1S7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-27

TO RENT-Large room with private
entrance and bath; suitable for light
housekeeping Mrs. J. l.. Martin. 1913 200
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
ELIOT HALE PORTER.

In jotting down the chronicle of the
day, locally and otherwise, it OCCASION
ally becomes the duty of the newspa-
per to record the final chapter in the
life of an individual whose exist
ence has been such as to have at
tracted the attention of many Of his
fellow townsmen. Usually that person
is one of advanced age who, by a long
and useful life, has established himself
in the hearts of those in his sphere,
whether it be national or local.
In the news columns OF this paper
Will be found a history of the life of
Eliot Hale Porter, who died Saturday
afternoon. In years but a youth, the
good of his accomplishment was al
ready felt in this city; his duty was not
fulfilled although it was honorably on
Public spirited, loyal to his people
and thorough in the carrying out of
his public missions, he had
started to hew upon the history Of the
city his name and deeds. The Supreme
Historian saw fit to remove the axe of
accomplishment from the hands of
ambition before ambition had COM
pleted it's work 1t is not for human
ity to ask why nor question the wis
dom whereof. 1t is merely for us to
say, There lived one who was des-
tined to become a conspicuous cog in
the machinery of our universe, one
who had already successfully started
upon a useful career. He is dead be-
fore finishing his work. Let us re-
gret his passing and profit by the ex-
ampe set in a short and enviable life"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16

tread had died away, there gathered
around festive boards those who were
in part responsible for the awakening
of New Britain. Men who differ in
politics. men whose religious beliefs
are far separated, men who hold con-
f1icting business interests, men of the
professions and men of trade, those
who work with their hands and those
who work with their brains, men Of
high station and men of low, men of
wealth and mon of modest means,
met and pledged their troth to the
new love. All the old animosities that
ever existed were taken up bodily and
hurled forever into the past, never to
return. From now on, the slogan is
Cooperation.
There was something the matter
with New Britain once. 1t is cured
now. 1t was a small town with all
the petty jealousies and faults and
a narrow community. 1t is now a big
city, and it must hold to the ideas
and ideals of the big city The line
of progress is marked out. A broad
field lies head. The narroWness Of
the past has been buried in the rut
of a by-gone day. With every group
In the city working toward the same
goal, with the realiza ton that we are
all brothers and sisters living in the
same sphere, and that whatever is
done must be done for the best in
terests of the city, there can be no
turning back This is truly the dawn
of new era. The ball has been set
rolling. With manufacturers, mer-
chants, professional men and business
men of all creeds and classes in back |
of it, pushing, showing, striving for |
supremacy, it need never lose it's mo- |
mentum. Rather will it increase and |
grow great, making for a bigger, a
better, and a grander New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
AMERICAN WARRIOR WOUNDED.
Former U. S. Army Officer Now With
British Forces

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 16.-Capt
B. c. Shepherd, former United States
Army officer, assigned to duty as in
structor with the Alabama National
Guard, who resigned and joined the
English army when the war broke
out, has been wounded five times and
now is a captain and brevet major in
the distinguished service order of
Great Britain.
A letter from Col. r. e. Brook
Lyth of the North Staffordshire
regiment, to which Capt Shepherd
was assigned when the war broke out,
carries this information to Mont
gomery friends Of Capt Shepherd.
Capt. Shepherd was wounded four
times at 9pres and other points on
the western front and was severely
wounded in the Dardanelles. He was
blind and paralyzed for months from
these wounds but has regained his
sight and has been sent to the Brit
lsh battalion in Mesopotamia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
TT MUST BE SUCCESSFUL.

There is some question whether
the Dollar Fund inaugurated by the
New Britain Charita BILE Organization
VIII prove successful. This because
the methods of campaigning are said
to be not in accord with the spirit
4 of the twentieth century. That is,
the appeal will not be presented in
ssuch manner as to strike the en-
Stire people, those who should be in
Sterested in the work. Now, we con-
Htend, this is all wrong. There is no
&rcason in the world why this dollar
#und should not be realized, even if
he publicity pursued in raising the
8noney is not in accordance with ad
Manced ideas The enterprise is such
Mt worthy one that every man, woman,
INC child in New Britain who does
ii OF have to- depend upon charity
Mould see to it that the money is
IN forthcoming. There is needed some
Awo thousand dollars to carry on the
ork
5&@ OIL olcIIl'tIIISo tOdSIS Oll I1lS ILL
M old of winter. And the cold days
|H lead will hear the call of the needy.
hose of us who have shared in the
rosperity of the past year should feel
8Ml Oh, an undertaking. There is not
8 merchant in New Britain who is
ID benefited, directly or indirectly,
s the efforts of the Charity Organiza-
BIZ on. There is not housekeeper
10 would not be called to her door
M ~ after day to answer appeals for
& arity if those interested in the
81 ganization did not take this burden
@ OH themselves. There is not a man
8a ldging along the highways and by
ss Us who does not have to thank the
lk|la arity Organization because he is
*t held up and asked for q dime or a
kle by some mendicant. In the
ESs arse of a year in other cities, there
& always more than a dollar given
8@ ay in this fashion by one Individual
another. If organized charity
S ans anything, it means that the
a den is taken from the shoulders of
W few and spread to the shoulders
M the many. This is the cooperation
goes to make community life
& rth while. The poor we have with
always. is an old saw. We can
Ike their lot just little more COM
table if we aid the Charity Organ
@ ion in this campaign. Contribute
oliar, even if you have to walk up
2 st Main street and carry it person
M to the desk of the genial agent,
M S Osborne. And make the Dollar
id a success.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
y. MCMILLAN
188-2O1-2O3 MAIN STREET.
TAX COLLECTOR ACCUSED
Governor TrammeII of Florida Said
to Have Suspended Official For Ex-
animation of His Accounts.

Tampa, Fla, Oct. 16.-Governor
Trammel has issued an order sus-
pending John L. Branch, tax collector
of this (Hillsboro) County, according
to a despatch received here from Tai
lahassee, which said state auditors
had reported a shortage in the col
lector's accounts The amount Of
the ALLEGED shortage was not stated in
the despatch Mr.. Branch, in a
statement said he understood that he
was charged with a $4,000 shortage.
He declared, however. that an exam
ination of his books would show no
money missing.
No criminal proceedings had been
instituted early today. Mr.. Branch
has been collector for eight years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
DAWN OF A NEW ERA.

few Britain has come into its own.
has crossed over the threshold and
Ids today in the estate of a regu-
lefty. If there is any doubt about
the mind must needs revert to
Il remarkable demonstration on Sat
by when more than fifty thousand
BILE lined the streets and welcomed
be the soldier boys. The spirit
Infested on that occasion went for
Rmenting of the bonds that insure
future of a greater New Britain.
Shen stepped from the motley as
@blage of smaller towns and stood
@he rank of big cities. 1t cast off
Nshackles that bound it to subservi-
II to any other city in the state
II staged a demonstration that will
81 live in the memories of all it's
lens. Whereas outside influences
" attempted to destroy initiative
@ and remove the celebration to a
ar distant scene, the lighting spir-
~ New Britain asserted itself and
landed the presence of it's own two
1anies of militia. The one COM
M from Bristol joined in the parade,
81 he affair was a success from start
1ish.
NA ese things are worth while re-
Hi ng when it is considered that
s de of the Capitol City New Bri-
1zRs was the only place in Connecticut
a4e great demonstration was
ID for it's returning heroes What
z had been the previous attitude
arious groups hereabouts it
M ged when New Britain proved
8 I'D stand on it's own foundation,
| eek support from others. Con-
elements Immediately mixed.
me antag0nisms swept side, and
W an slate was the result. From
z iayor down to the humblest citi-
ne effect was like magic. In
parade of Saturday were repre-
lives of every walk Of life.
the line of march We're men,
ii and children all imbued with
CIV spirit. After the blare Of
et and the sound of martial
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16

workman who goes into a business
house and purchases goods not bear
ing the union label. He claimed that
every five per cent. of the actual cost
OF non-union garments or merchan-
dlse purchased were used to aid in
downing organized labor This sum
was contributed to the national
manufacturers defense fund, and a
prominent manufacturer of this city
| Is vicepresident Of this body. This
BODY, the speaker said, never lets a
session of the legislature go by unless
representatives of their bidding are
chosen to look out for their interests.
He stated that anything desired in
regard to favorable decisions by this
association is readily handed down by
the judges in the supreme court.
In speaking on Statute 1896 Mr..
Ornburn has said that some of the
brightest members of the Connecticut
bar have told him that it is an impos-
slbllity to interpret It, He cited the
case Of Organizer Magee in New Ha-
ven, during the holders strike, when
the agent approached strikebreaker
and asked him to Join the union, and
was Immediately hailed into court.
After the witness had stated that the
oCCuSSd was uOJ SllldII or DlS SllouSA
to intimidate him" and the prosecutor
heard him make the same declaration
three times, the judge ordered the
jury to bring in verdict and Magee
was forced to spend a year in Jail and
pay fine of $500.
They say that Russia is bad, but
connecticut is fast nearing conditions
that will be worse than that of any
| other country" the speaker impaired
! to the audience.
| In New Haven whore an effort was
made to get some girls unionized, the
owner of the factory gave them the
| cHolce OF remaining in an unorganized
condltlon Or quitting his employ. Girls
VINO attended meetings were spotted
by detectives and were Immediately
| dlscharged, land this man is one of the
politicians who selects the judges for
| our courts
Citing conditions in Bridgeport,
where the molders are now on strike,
the Manufacturers association after
attaching the homes of the strikers in
| 100000 action, went so far as to
try and attach the strike benefits paid
by the International Molders union.
The molders have just struck back at
the association in a 100000 suit land
when it comes time for trial, we will
see where the Connecticut judges
stand," the speaker said
Mr.. Ornburn said he hoped that the
next legislature would not be like the
past one, (which was the most reac-
tionary in the history of the state"
The labor unions hoped to secure
many beneficial bills but with that
body to deal with there was but little
! chance "They have the money, but
we have the votes the speaker
| shouted as he urged the audience not
| to forget November Z.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
a Candid Candidate.
(BridgepOrt Farmer. }

Judge Morris B Beardsley is a
candid candidate. His purposes are
not cloaked in a cloud of words. He
attempts to obscure no portion Of the
PARTY purpose, nor to gain votes by
concealing or minimizing purpOSe
and policies. He is as frank with
respect to proposals for labor legis-
lation, as about policies of road uild-
ing or business conservation and
other matters regarding which there
is no dispute.
Judge Beardsley takes his demo-
cracy whole. He stands for means
for the cure and prevention of tuber-
culoSis with everybody else; but he
also stands for an amendment to the
work IN ems compensation act to cover
OCcupatiOnaal diseases, which is one
means of limiting tuberculosis to
which, unfortunately, some have been
opposed.
This plank, one Of the most impor-
tant in the democratic platform, has
Judge Beardsley'S whole hearted adj
herence When he is elected, he will
ia his message. ask for the necessary
legislation to bring occupationaal
diseases within the scope of the law.
The basis of the plank which was
written under the direction Of Homer
S. CUMMINGS, is the dissenting opinion
rendered by Judge George w.
Wheeler, in the case in which a ma
jority of the court decided that the
language of the existing statute is too
narrow.
Judge Beardslcy is broadly inter-
csted in these legislative means by
which human material is conserved,
Ct which the wOrllmcns cOmpensa-
, ton law is no small part.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16

At this time, when war clouds hang
low over continental Europe, when
the whole world seems to have gone
insane, when the least fitting one way
or the other may send this great
nation laundering down the chasm
Of despair, it is we'll to contemplate
the words of that great Progressive
and newspaper editor, William Allen
White, who recently wrote in the
Emporia (Kas.) Gazette:-"How we'll
he president WILSON, seems to have
managed it-this whole sordid bust
ness Of going to war; how fair he has
been, how patient, how dignified, how
infinitely gentle and kind! No bluster
no threats; no smoker of anticipatiOn
no licking of nations chops-just a
simp le-souled, brave, soft-hearted,
hard headed man. 1t is sad enough
to go into war of any kind at any
time; but it is less sad to go knowing
that every honorable means has been
taken to keep away from war. And
this consolation President Wilson has
given us by his wise, forb caring,
Christian attitude before the provo
cation of a foe mad and desperate and
foolish. The good God, who knows
and watches over and sees all and
directs all, was in our hearts deeper
than we knew when as a nation we
chose this great serene soul to lead
US"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
"Thc New Slavery"
~ NTTJ

The New Freedom of President Will
son Mr.. Hughes now finds to be the
New Slavery, and he almost weepS
ever the crushing servitude it has i'm
posed upon the country
The New Freedom to him means
freedom to embark the government in
a shipping business, freedom to wage
war "to dislodge a disllled ruler,'
freedom in yielding the authority Of
government to the demands Of force.
This is New Slavery.
Let the roll of the new slaves be
more fully called. 1t includes gov
eminent by sassinatiOn to the south
of us, this whole great nation en-
chained to freedom from the infinite
losses and disorders of q general rail-
road strike. Dollar diplomacy in
chains, Wall street in chains to an
ordered banking and currency sys-
tenn, panic in chains to the same thing,
big business in chains to regulative
law. and old ship subsidy, perhaps the
most fearful object of all, in chains to
government shipping and government
war insurance.
Here is our new slavery as discovee-
I'd n1bv Mr. Hughes These are Wilson,
bondmen cringing and bleeding under
the masters lash. Mr.. Hughes stands
for their emancipation. and what
friend of the Old Freedom is not with
him
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
TABS TO CELEBRATE
18TH ANNIVERSARY

Speeches. Songs and Presentation Oh
Medal to Feature Exercises in So
ciety's Hall.
Complete arrangements have been
perfected by the committee of the
Benevolent society for the celebration
of the thirty-ffth anniversary of the
foundation of the order in this city
Wednesday night in Y. M. T. A. & B.
hall, the affair promising to eclipse
any of the former successful similar
events. In years past the affair was
held in Hanna's Armory and was at
tended by crowds often estimated at
500 and over. This year, however,
the society is confronted with holding
the event in its own home owing to
the passing of the armory, and a cur
tailment of invitation will proba bly,
have to be resorted to. The men,
bership is 625 and the society, be-
sides being one Of the largest in the
country, is one of the most prosper
GUS Unique decorations will be one
of the features of the celebrat ton, tho
committee having arranged for chry-
santhemums and smilaX to be placed
in abundance about the building.
Electric lights will also be strung on
the exterior of the building.
The entertainment committee has
arranged for a pleasing list of speak
ers and vocalists and the first num-
Der will be rendered at S:15 o'clock
The program for the entertainment Is
as follows:
Concert by three-piece orchestra;
address of welcome, President Peter
McCrann; address, Mayor G.. A.
Quigley; vocal solo, Miss May Nc
Cam Of Bristol; address,, Rev. Pat
rick DAILY Of st. Joseph's church;
song, Edward V. Sheehy; address,
Rev. John T. Winters of st. Mary's
church,; vocal solo, Miss Katheleen
Crowley; address, Rev. John J. Fitz-
gerald, state president of the c. T.
A. u; presentation Of twenty five
year membership badge to Cornelius
Scanlon; vocal solo, John J. O'Brien;
America" by the audience. A pro-
gram Of ten dances will follow tho
entertainment and LynJhs orchestra
will furnish music. Refreshm tents
will be served at the close of the en-
tertainment
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-16
SCHOONER HITS ROCK.

New York. Oct. 16.-The schooner
]. r. Bodwell, Capt. Strout. from
Rockland, Me, for Philadelphia with
cargo of paving stone. ran ashore
on False Rock outside Sandy Hook
early today. The vessel filled with
water and is expected to be a total
loss. The Bodwell was of ia tons
and was built in Stockton, Me. in
1874.