New Britain herald., 1917-02-13

living for himself and wife. Up to this time, as he himself says, his life was simply adrift, and he ar rived at thirty-f1ve "broke, with a trade he didn't want to follow. but With a lot of experience, and reali- zation that so far he had not amount ed to much of anything. Without enumerating a lot of his experiences while broke, it is probably enough to say that he did lot of thinking, and came to the conclusion that the only way to get ahead was to con- centrate. So he said to himself, what his mother had told him many times, whatever I do next I will stick to it. and if it is driving a street car I will be the best driver in the business. This was his salvation. He then en- tered another line, devoted all his experience and energie to it; con- stantly cultivating his mind by good reading and contact with intelligent and educated people; and today is in Connecticut, the home of his fathers ancestors, successful man respected by all who know him; an expert in his own business, a lecturer on a technical subject in several small colleges. and last year lectured in Harvard. He is my friend. and friend to every man who has a de- sire to get ahead in the world. as well as your and my neighbor.'
 Morgan Pneumonia Victim.
 Frank Morgan. who has for some time been employed as porter in the Hotel Slarendon, succumbed to pneumonia last night at the New prif In was taken yesterday morning. Nor gan had been i'll for few days but did not have the services of a phy- sician until yesterday when Dr. l.. H. Frost was called to attend him. The physician found the mans lungs so badly congested that his recovery was regarded as almost impossible. He l had him rushed to the hospital where ] efforts to save him proved futile and 1 he passed away but a, few hours after l he entered the institution. He was a widower and is surviv ed I by three sons. The funeral arrange 1 ments will not be made until instruc- ] tions, are received from them regard ! ing the disposition to be made of the body.
 Better of Appreciation. Chief M. A. Norton of the fire de- partment received a letter today from the New Haven road expressing the appreciation of the officers for the prompt response made by the local hose company to the alarm sounded
 2 week ago when a carelessly thrown cigarette started a fire in a car in the freight yards.
 While the services of the iremen were not needed, they were on hand ready to do their part and the rail- road officials advised the chief of their gratitude.
 Chief Norton continues his efforts to increase the efficiency of the de- partment through a series of practice drills The members assem- bled again last night at his orders and were put through a series of indoor maneuvers to keep them accustomed to the use of the apparatus. They will meet again next week.
 May Get Cafe.
 Application for the transfer of the liquor license held by John l.. Sulli- van to John F. Willis, former pro- prietor of the Hotel Nelson in New Britain and we'll known throughout sporting circles in Connecticut. is ex- pected to be made 10 the county commissioners within a few days the Hopkins Brewing company it is said, having practically made arrangements to have him take over the cafe con- ducted in their building on East Main street.
 The brewery brought suit against MT. Sullivan last week. the latter having been unable to meet his obli- gations to them. and William O'Con, all of RriSfN1 ,,1oooH in o1, as keeper. MT. Willis took posses sion yesterday through the brewery's wishes, and it is understood that he will purchase the business.
 Brief Items
 Martha Rebekah lodge will give d valentine whist in Odd Fellows hall tom morrow evening.
 Court General Lawton. r. of A.: will meet this evening. The courts troupe of entertainers, who arc to furnish the program at the Southington For esters fair Thursday night. will have it's final rehearsal after the meeting.
 Notice has been displayed at the posto flee to the effect that the war department in connection with its ef- forts to enlarge the army has ap pointed the postmasters to serve as recruiting agents. Postmaster Prior has received a quantity of literature giving information regarding enlist ments, etc.
 Newton Manross post, G. A. R.. will meet Thursday evening. In the after noon the relief corps will have its regular session.
 Cards have been received from Mrs, Rose Russell and her son, Thomas G. Russell. mailed from Jacksonville. Fla, where they will spend the next few weeks.