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New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
A Rcbul<e To Calamity Howlcrs.
(Ncw York Commercial.)

When a metropolitan newspaper gives editorial prominence to a let ter containing these statements There are 10,0OO,000 underfed, poor ly clad, lilly housed men, women and children in the United States" and "there have been no underfed Ger mans for 100 years" in connection with a plea for preparedness, adVo- cates of adequate defense may well pray to be delivered from some of their friends. In no other country has the standard of living ever been as high as it is in the United States Even on the East Side of New York the sight of a barefooted child is rare; though it would do children no harm to run barefoot half the year. As it happens, Hauptmann's "The Weavers' is now playing in New York and it depicts the awful pov- crty of the Silesan WeaverS in the middle of the last century with blood curdling ViVidness. It is generally conceded in Germany that the play is true to life. That being so, it disposcs of the statement that there have been no underfed Germans for 100 years"
 Whenever it suits their book, cer- tain newspapers describe the United
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

States as steeped in misery, and these statements are printer without furnishing reasons or proofs. As Dooley would put it, 'I see by the papers that we are going to destruc- tlon.' New York city cannot hire one-tenth that number of men re- quired to shovel snow because there Is Virtually no unemployment. The men working on the streets certain ly look well-fed and strong, and they are well enough off to be able to re- fuse to work in the rain. To New York city come the unemployed and the vagrants every winter, for they prefer to take chances in this open handed town and to enjoy the bright lights of the streets. If there were 10,OOO,O00 underfed, etc, in the cOun- try, New York would have the quota of them, but the street cleaning de- partment cannot find them.
 Such reckless misrepresentation does harm and is absolutely without excuse. We should talk prosperity, especially when we are prosperous, instead of throwing cold water on it by shedding crocodile tears over 10.- 100000 underfed who do not exist.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
City Aens

Besse-Leland's for Clothing.-advt
 Eleven cases of measles were re- ported to the health department to- day.
 Christian Wahrenberger notified the police this morning that a fur lined overcoat had been stolan from him on Arch street last night.
 Besse-Leland's for Caps.-advt.
 A meeting of the general commit tee in charge of arrangements for the coming convention of the United Swedish Singers in this city will meet this evening.
 Kitson's dancing school every Tues day at Bungalow.-advt.
 Mrs J. E. Farr is ill at her home on Lasalle street.
 Beautiful fabrics, beautiful patterns in spring Parker Shirts, $1.50 up at Besse-Lelands only.-advt.
 Judge John Walsh will attend the Irish convention in New York tomor- low and Sunday.
 Children's Suits for spring at cut prices $2.00 to $1o.OO at Besse- Leland s.--adVt.
 Michael King of Wilson street is Leing mentioned as candidate for councilman in the SlXth ward on the democratic ticket.
 Two specials in Mems High Shoes $245 and $1.S5 at Besse-Lcland's
 -adVt. The condition of Henry Farr of La salle street is much improved today. New Britain lodge of Elks has ac- ccpted an invitation from Stanley Post. G. A. R., to attend an enter tainment and smoker to be held in the rooms of the Post on March 15. c. M. Spencer, the aged inventor who fell and dislocated his hip re- gently, is improving. He is employed at the New Britain Machine company. Besse-Leland' $ for Neckwear
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
S2. .nnO. 900 FOR POLAND.

Washington, March 3.-A bill to appropriate $2,000, 900 for the relief of inhabitants of Poland was intro duced today by Senator Hitchcock. The bill would have the president ob- tain the approval of belligerent gov ernments and guarantee the distribu- tion of supplies among the suffering people of Poland. The bill also would auth orize the president to employ any vessel of the navy to transport the provisions. .
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
''Thc Little Red SchOOIhousc" Again
Providence Journal.D

belief in the existence of the contributions little red schoolhouse" in New England towns is expressed in Boston review of educational work prompted by the Detroit con- Nentlon of the National Educational 2ssoclatlon. The "red schoolhouse," we are told, is passing because one Dig schoolhouse in a central location IS doing the work of three or four small schools at less cost and gives better results. How the notion started that rural schoolhouses are Ea1nted rcd never has been explained.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
Mrs. Julia HOfTmann.

Mrs Julia Hoffmann, widow of Conrad Hoffman passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Stevens, Plainville Road. Thursday afternoon, March ?.
 She was born in Germany in 1S44 and came to America 59 years ago. For 57 years she has been a resident of New Britain and one of the first German settlers.
 She was an active and highly es- teemed member of St. Johns Ger man Lutheran church, being one of it's original founders.
 She leaves two daughters Mrs. c. R. Stevens and Mrs. B. Sengle; a son, Louis HOffmann and five grand chill dren, Marguerite, Robert, Elsie, Doro- thy and Herbert Sengle.
 The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at o'clock at the home and o'clock at the church.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
RAISES DADS CHECK
 FROM $50 TO $35O
Then Hartford Girl Goes on Gay
 Time to PittSield

Pittsheld March 3-MiSs Gene vieve Young, 19, of 8 Ashley street, Hartford, is under arrest as a fugi- tive from justice, and Morris Tuck of 60 Pleasant street, Hartford, is held as a material witness. The chief of the Hartford detective bureau ar rived in Pittsfeld late last night to be present when the pair were ar raigned in district court. They are wanted in Hartford in conneHtjon with an embezzlement charge against Joseph Sabel of 52 Kennedy street, that city, who was arrested there yesterday afternoon after visiting Pittsfield yesterday at the request of Miss Young.
 As the story goes Miss Young's father signed a check Wednesday morning and it was filled in by 9
 member of the family for $50, but the girls mother did not want to draw the money from the bank in which the check was made so she wrote a check for $50 on another bank, which she gave the daughter to cash. The daughter it is alleged, raised the first check to $350 and Cashed it at the Dime savings bank in Hartford, then went to Springfield and bought an outfit of wearing ap- parel, went to Pittsfeld Wednesday night and stayed at the Wendell hotel. She telephoned to Sabel at Hartford Wednesday night and ask ed him to join her in Pittsfeld. He arrived at APO o'clock yesterday morning.
 Sabel Takes $305.
 The Pittsfield police received a tip that a couple were acting strange ly, and went to the hotel and took Miss Young to police headquarters In the meantime Sabel departed. but Tuck remained on the scene. He had gone to Pittsfield from Hartford with Sabel. Miss Young had but little money when searched at headquar- ters. She said Sabcl took $305 which she said he would return to her father at Hartford.
 The Hartford police were notified. and investigation revealed the fact that Sabel had made no attempt to return the money either to the father or to the bank. When questioned, Sabel said he did not have the money and was then arrested. Tuck, who had been staying in Pittsficld to see if he could get Miss Young and take her home with him, was arrested following the receipt of in formation from Hartford, regarding Sabels arrest He had SIS when l searched, and maintained that it was l his money. He says he is merely a | friend of Sabel.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

ters on it's hands just now, but local Washington thinks few things are as weighty as the proposed lengthening of the working hours of government employees in the capital city. The tempest has been raised by the rider to the legislative, executive and Judi cial appropriation bill proposed by Representative William P. Borland of Missouri It provides that govern ment employees shall work an hour longer each day without additional compensation. Most of them now work seven hours a day.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
James COyIc.

The funeral of James Coyle was held this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church With the celebra- tion of a solemn high mass, Rev. J. F. Fay officiating. Rev, w. A. Krouse vas deacon, Rev. Frederick McKeon was Sub-deacOn and Rev. J. T. Win tcrS was master of ceremonies. The pail bearers were George, Edward J. and James Lynch, William Dunn, James Crowley and James Storey. Interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
S. F.. CLUE WE'D.

Members of the $. E. Club were pleasinsly entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Pauline Ziegler, 39 Harvard street. Refreshments were served and the occasion proved most enjoyable. The club will be enter tained next week at the home of Miss Elizabeth Stumpp, 2S Whitman street.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
SKIING PARTY TOMORROW

Hrofessor w. l.. Hagan of the Pre- Focational Grammar school will con- duct skiing party tomorrow on the left slope of Rackliffe Heights. A skiing exhibition will also be given Those interested in this sport should meet not later than a m
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
John F. Delaney.

John F., the 2 years old son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Delaney of 125 Hartford avenue, died this morn ing of cerebral meningitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon and interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt appreciation of the many expressions of sympathy and floral offerings made by our friends and neighbors at the time of the death of our beloved son, Lars Osmer Johnson.
 MIR. and MRS. CHARLES JOHNSON.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
SHOWER FOR MISS 1JcGRAv,H

A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Miss Teresa McGrath at the home of Miss Gertrude Larson in Cherry street last evening. Miss Bes sic Lawson favored with vocal solos. Miss Mollie Clerl1in presiding at the piano. Many beautiful gifts were presented Miss McGrath who is soon to become the bride of James l.. Calla han of Hartford
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
William IRakONYSNi.

The funeral of William Rakowski, late of Albany, N. Y, was held this afternoon from the home of his sis ter-in-laW, Mrs. I. IT. Solomon of Main street. Interment was in Beth Alom cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
WILSON NAMES SHEA

ashlngton, March 3.-Joseph Fl. Shea of Seymour. Ind, was nomi- mated today by President Wilson as ambassador to Chile, succeeding Henry P. Fletcher, appointed ambas- sador to Mexico
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
BAKERS ANNIVERSARY

The tWenty-tifth anniversary of the Bakers union will be celebrated to- fnorrow evening at Turner hall when social and dance will be held. A number of out of town men are eX- pccted to be in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS 2
Miss Rose Crosby.

Miss Rose Crosby, aged 20 years, died at S:45 o'clock this morning at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Crosby of 6S8 East street Miss Crosby was a popular young woman and her death is nrourned by a large number of friends. She had been i'll about six months.
 Besides her parents, Miss Crosby is survived by four sisters, Misses Anna, May, Catherine and Eileen Crosby, and five brothers, Thomas, John, Robert, Joseph and Kervin Crosby.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
FOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

for painting and loading; also general ShopWOrk. Apply Bridge Shop, Berlin Depot.
 3-3- Cd
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
Jacob BerGOni.

Jacob Bergomi, 72 years old, since December an inmate at the Town home, died at the institution yester- day afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from St. Mary'S church.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
WAR ISSUES AND
 RAILS ON THE GAIN
Situation in Washington Breeds
 Caution on the Market

New York, March 3, Wall St., 1O:3O a. m.-Gains ranging from material fractions to full point marked the opening of today's trading, with few offsetting features, mainly in rails and war issues. Speculation was moder- ate and cautious, however, there be- ing plainly a further disposition to await the outcome of developments in Washington. Commission houses re- ported a cessation of out of town H. quidation, but public interest on the buying side continued negligible. Prices yielded before the end of the half hour, with especial weakness in Baldwin Locomotive and allied issues.
 Wall Street, Closing-Prices showed greater firmness in the final hour un- der the lead of United States Steel. The closing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
COLTS STRONG TODAY
Hartford War Speciality Is in Strong
 Demand and Prices Jump as High
 aS S53 Asked. Nn "

Colts was strong on the Hartford Exchange today and sold high. Tho closing prices were 848 bid and S53 asked. Other stocks were listed as follows: #... ..a..
 American Brass, 253-257; North & Judd, 103-104; American Hardware, 123-125; Standard Screw, 250-260i Niles -Bement-Pond, 1G5-168; Machine company and Union Works, each at 79-S1; Landers, 61-62; and ScoviH is 474-47S. New Departure closed at 175 asked, with 172 bid. t@
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

New York Stock Exchange quota ions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change Represented by IL. w Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
ENATE WITH WILSON
(Continued From First PageD

n owing allegiance to the United ates for purpose of travel on any
 oh armed vessel of a beIligcrent L,,,nr..s,
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

and, with one exception, such action is unprecedented.
 MT. Pou told members of the rules committee that he regarded the pres ont situation above partisan politics and for that reason there would be no secret sessions of the democratic rHembers to arrive at some plan of action.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

Acting chairman Pou of the house rules committee, saw the president and told him victory for his position was sure in the house
 MT. Pou declared that he still though the foreign affairs committee would be able to reach some kind of an agreement to get the question to the floor. He said the rules commit tee did not plan to move until it was plain that the foreign affairs committee would act
 MT. Pou discussed the international situation generally with the president, so that he could have information for other members of the house The
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

House Leaders Busy. hile the senate was voting, house srs were working. The admins Bn victory in the senate was ex- Sl to solidify the sentiment in Souse and the leaders looked for
 favorable developments during lay.
 sident Wilson after he had con-
 I with Acting Chairman Pou of ules Committee, determined to a vote in the house; even if a Fl rule containing a resolution Breqnired to get it.
 vet no resolution has been
 AI upon in the foreign affairs itt1e which would command a
 sity vote, and there was no SAeE assurance today that any &l ton would be reported by it.
 kman Flood expressed the hope
 la Satisfactory resolution would lawn today and reported when
 7Dnmittee meets this afternoon. sni1tstra ton leaders in the house
 \ hopeful that it would be un- &sarg to report a resolution in ge It is taken for granted that
 alicafis would fight such a rule
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
DELIGHTFUL
PRESENTATION
Play, Midsummer Eve, y
Drew Very Large Crowd
at Peace Park.

The pageant play, Midsummer
Eve" was presented Monday night
at Peace Park to very large audi
ence. Everything went off perfectly
and all who attended enjoyed the play
to the fullest extent. Miss Virginia
Williamson, who coached and di-
rected the affair, deserves much
credit for the manner in which she
handled the program and all the par
Elephants acquitted themselves in a
most creditable manner. A neat sum
was realized by the Daughters of the
Confederacy, under whose auspices
the entertainment was given, which
will be used to assist in entertaining
the survivors of the Orphan Brigade
when they meet in this city Septem-
Der 27-28.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
LOST HAND
UNDER WHEELS
Princeton Man Victim Of
Serious Accident Here
Tuesday Night.

Robert Pepper, of Princeton, got
his left hand cut off by the L. & N.
accommodation train at the depot here
about 8 O'Clock Tuesday night. The
train, which had discharged the pas
sengers, was pulling out for the round
table in the yards, when Mr.. Pepper,
who was walking along the side OF
the track, stumbled and fell. His
eft hand fell across the rail and was
severed at the wrist. DR.. j. B. Jack
son, the Company's surgeon, was
called and, arriving in a few minutes,
had the injured man removed to the
Jennie Stuart Memorial Hospital,
where he amputated the limb about
half way between the elbow and
wrist. Mr.. Pepper was getting along
nicely yesterday. His wife and son
and daughter came up from Prince
ton yesterday morning and will re-
main with him few days.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
TO SELL TEN
NESSEE CENTRAL
Bondholders' Committee VIII
Not Attempt Reorganiz-
alton.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 49, That
the bondholders' protective commit
tee, consisting of holders of the gen.
eral mortgage bonds of the Tennes-
see Central Railroad Company and
their creditors. will make no attempt
to reorganize the Company and fore
stall the entering of an order of sale
in the pending foreclosure proceed
ings instituted by the Mercantile Trust
Company, as trustee, against the rail-
road, has been learned from a relia-
BILE source. Information received
from the same source also indicates
that no bid will be made by the COM
mittee or the holders of the general
mortgage bonds for the purchase Of
the property of the company under
the order of sale, which tits now prac-
tically assured will be entered by
Judge E. I. Sanford on or about Oct.
8, to which date the case has been
continued.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
Improved From Dawson
Springs To The City Of
Hopkinsville.
DELEGATION CAME OVER
Tuesday To Present the Mat
ter To The Fiscal Court
And Promise Aid.

A large delegation of business men
from Dawson Springs came over
Tuesday to appear before the Fiscal
Court TO ask that Christian county i'm.
prove the Buttermilk road and its ex.
tensions to the county line and con.
meet with the Dawson road coming
this way.
The party consisted of: DR.. c. A.
Niles, mayor of Dawson; w. P. Scott,
L. j. Iglehart, Cicero Iglehart, j. D.
Orten, Been Noel, Harry L. Felts, j.
j. Carter, j. c. Jenkins, DR.. R. II.
Bortley, f. H. Staninger, T. H.
O'Bryant, George McCarty, J. L.
Barnes, Floyd Handy, w. H. Harri-
son, Charles Cato, John Hoover, /.
N. Day, N. L. Holeman, Wilbur
Franklin and Joe Woodruff.
They came early and first met in.
formally with several of the business
men in the forenoon at the H. B. M.
A., Office and explained their propo-
sition, after which John j. Metcalfe
provided several automobiles and
took the visitors for a trip around
town and out into South Christian.
In the afternoon they appeared be-
fore the Fiscal Court with a local
committee named to assist them
The court has set aside $40, 900 fol-
tsiG road and it is believed this will
be enough TO build in the gap beyonc
the or 10 miles of the old pike.
On their part the Dawson Springs
people agree to build a road from
their town to the county line, dis
lance of two or three miles, thus con
meeting Dawson and Hopkinsville
with hard surfaced road all the way.
With a good road to Hopkinsville
and automobiles steadily growing in
numbers they say that this city would
be trading place not only of the peo-
pie living in and around that town
but also of the great crowds of WISH
tors who come there annually.
The Fiscal court gave them an in
terested hearing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
Republican Governor Elected
By $4,000 Majority Over
Democrat.
SENATOR WINS BY LESS
1925 Progressives Of 1912
Mostly Returned To The
Old Party.

Portland, Me-, Sept. Is. Maine re-
publicans reinforced by returning
progressives, won a victory at the
election Monday. They electe gov
ernor, an auditor, two Unit ! Gates
senators and four representatives in
congress and wrestling control of the
state house of representatives from
the democrats, will be able on a joint
vote of the legislature to elect the 9th.
er state officers not chosen by popu.
lar vote.
Carl E. Milliken led his ticket, de-
feating Gov. Oakley c. Curtis, who
sought reelection, by a plurality Of
approximately $4,000.
Bert M. Fernald, republican,
seemed to have been elected for the
short term in the United States senate
and the same ratio OF gain would give
him plurality of $500.
United States Senator Charles F.
johnson, democrat, apparently has
been defeated by Frederick Hale by
an indicated plurality of 1900.
The republican drift extended tc
county Offices, the greater number Of
counties choosing republican county
attorneys and sheriffs. The Offices
are important locally because the
holders are charged with enforcing
the prohibition laws.
The vote was heavy as had been ex
pected, for the campaign had beer
waged with a determination not seer
in recent years. The country was
searched out for speakers of national
prominence and the greater number
of these battled on national issues.
The campaign was not particularly
hot for the two United States senator
ships and four places held by Maine
in the lower house at Washington,
National defense, the tariff and the
eight hour law for railroad men
doomed large in the speeches.
United States Senator-elect Freder-
lex Hale tonight sent telegram to
Charles E. Hughes who had shared in
the campaign, claiming that the vote
was an endorsement of the Hughes
candidacy for the presidency. Gov.
Curtis issued statement asserting
that anything less than republican
plurality of $1,000 would indicate that
the people of Maine wished to uphold
the president.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
And Advertise Hopkinsville
As An Export Grain and
Hay Market.
HANDLE BUMPER CROPS
Newest Movement on Foot to
Bring Business To The
City.

County Agent Casey is working on
a proposition TO provide a grain and
hay market in Hopkpsville that will
make ready market for the immense
crop Of corn and hay in Christian and
adjacent counties this year. II is be-
lieved that the various mills and 9TH
er dealers will agree to handle all
that comes, exporting the surplus.
This arrangement is expected to be
made in few days and then it is
planned to have a Club of Boosters
tour the surrounding counties in au-
tomobiles and advertise the fact that
Hopkinsville is to be a wholesale
market for grain and hay as well as
tobacco, live stock, poultry and other
farm products. Towns that will be
visited on the first trip will be Penn
broke, Trenton, Guthrie, Allensville,
Russellville and Elkton. Other towns
will follow until all surrounding ter
ritory has been covered
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-14
Sites FOR MAYOR.

A third candidate has entered II 81
race for mayor in the person of Joss-.i
Sites, prominent young attJrrss'F
who will have an enthusiastic follaS-
ing among the young men of the 'cr F. y
irrespective of party. Mr.. Sites Eie.g
Democrat but some of his strong
supporters are in the RepubhS~Ss
party. He is successful lawye.s n.
fine speaker and a wide-awaKe aNsSl
progressive citizen. He viii rnallslIH5.
active canvass for the nomination anagg
expects to bea strong factor in .rhe
contest.