New Britain herald., 1917-09-29

l license speaker, spoke last evening on 1 Central Square and that the "wets'' l still have large following was evil l denced by the attendance. His talk was interesting as we'll as instructive and he proved to be a convincing ora l tor. Two of the supporters of the 1 'dry' party who were present ad- mitted that he brought out several good points why Pla1nville should re- | tain her license. These men were | John Lamb and Postmaster Prior, two 1 of the strongest advocates of mo license'' in the town.
 The speaker pointed out that dur ing the years 1890 and 1900 which were dry years, the town increased in population only by 190. During the ten following years, which were wet" years, the town added over 500 to it's population and judging from the tour that he had made or the town yes- terday afternoon "the town evidently was still increasing in population;" he said.
 Despite reports to the contrary, he stated that the towns of Bristol and Terryville will again be found in the wet" column. A wireless has been SSAS SAAA OuErl IIc 1dClOI1oS Uy Iuo men "higher up" requesting the em- ployes vote the license ticket on Mon- day, he said. Continuing he re- marked: Tt is an admitted fact that labor is scarce at the present time. that the factories are advertising for help and are paying large wages be- cause they are prosperous but what will happen to local factories relative to securing men if Plainville enters the no license column?" Labor conditions is a question which must be handled carefully. he asserted.
 Drunkenness will not be wiped out by prohibitive legislation" said the speaker. Instead of being able to enter a we'll regulated hotel where high class stimulants are sold, those who inbibe will patronize the boot leggers who will infest the town hand ing out the vilest of poison and call ing it liqour. The young men, who now enjoy their glass of beer will also consider it smart to drink the rotgut which the bootleggers peddle There is another alternative. New Britain is within trolley distance, as is Bristol and other neighboring towns. Those having desire for drink can board trolley here and in d lew IllIuIoS De WucT0 1lQOuT O1 d good brand is sold legally Instead of drinking one dring and going home they will stay there, perhaps, until closing time, and then bring back a bottle with them. Incidentally this will hurt the local merchants as they will do a share of their buying while in these towns.
 Revenues derived from the liquor men by the town amounted last year to $1,900. If these revenues are taken out certain percentage of which goes into the coffers of the town and the rest to the state, this deficit will have to be made up in other ways. Just how is a question which the people of the town will have to answer if Plainville goes dry"
 MT. Splain spoke briefly on the inn provements that had been made in the town during the past few years and of the moral standpoint of a dry town as compared with a wet town and in conclusion urged those pres ent to vote "yes'' next Monday for Plainville and Prosperity.
 The final effort of the dry party to put the ito rent" sign on the local emporiums will be made tonight when Robert P. Butler of Hartford will
 
 of the town hall at o'clock. MT. Butler is we'll known speaker and popular here as he spoke at the last business mems banquet last year. The Philharm onic band of New Britain will furnish the music.
 To Play for Soldiers Smokes.
 A ball game, which will probably prove to be one of the best of the season, will be played tomorrow aft ernoon at Aliens field when the local aggregation will stack up against the Emeralds of New Britain. The game will start at 3:3O sharp and should prove lively contest It is expected that a large crowd will be on hand as the receipts derived will be added to the tobacco fund which will buy smokes for Plainville boys who are in the service. Cunningham and To- basco will be the battery for Plain vile.
 At the Churches.
 Plainville Baptist church-At 10:45 1 a. m. the pastor will speak of "The Contrast The morning service will l be followed by Sunday school at 12:05 l and at D. m. the Young Peoples 1 service will be held. At in the eve- ming there will be preaching by the 1 pastor, his subject to be Things | worth while." |
 Plainville Episcopal church-Morn- ] ing service will be held at the usual l