New Britain herald., 1917-09-04

No sooner had he reached the corner of the block than a man jumped through one of the rear windows and l down the road at top speed. The of- l dcer gave chase during which time he fired two shots with the purpose Of soaring the thief. The thief did not scare and proving more fleet of foot than his pursuer, the minion of the law had to retrace his footsteps. Thinking that there must be at least one more within the building Marine called to the gate tender to l watch the front while he entered. No others were found.
 On a table lay large size ham which, with some cigars and cigar cites, the burglar had been wrapping into one bundle to make transports tion easy.
 Officer Marine stated this morn ing that the next time he ran across similar case he would shoot to kill as the law gives him that right. After several attempts to have the young man take a New Britain trolley yesterday and return home and re- ceiving only threats of having his nose punched off. Constable Marine took into custody Fred Barnes of New Britain. The offender will be ar raigned for intoxication before Judge Prior this afternoon.
 Family Reunion.
 A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. D. warheld on Park street and proved to be a great success. With the ex- ception of two, all of the children and grandchildren of MT. and Mrs. Warf1eld were present. It was the first time in a number of years that so many members of the family had been together and as the result of the large attendance, a group pie ture was taken.
 Those present were: W. T. warfield, Mrs. Margaret Coss, Erie, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Warfleld and chill dren, Miss Priscilla, Joyce and George w. Jr., of New Britain, MT. and Mrs. Ralph W. warfleld and son and Francis and son Henry of Southing- Hartford and MT. and Mrs. James Warheld of Plainv1lle.
 May Recover Sight.
 Residents of the town will be pleased to hear that. according to reports received in Plainville, Luke H. Carter of Long Beach, Cal. who has been blind for a number of years may recover his sight. He under went an operation recently for this purpose and it Is thought 1t will prove a success.
 Carter, who is a brother of Repre- sentative E. T. Carter is native of this town and moved West only sev- eral years ago. Shortly after his removal there he experienced some trouble with his optic organs and cataracts formed Until the operation was performed he was entirely blind.
 Moves to Hartford.
 Mrs. William McEnroe. who has been a resident here for the past two years is making preparation for mov- ing to Hartford where she will take up her residence. During her stay here she acted as general manager for the Plainville division of the Southern New England Telephone company. Her successor has not been learned.
 Who Knows Giuseppe Brsoesi?
 A letter which has attracted the at- ceived at the local institution a few days ago and is addressed to Giuseppe Briscesi. The envelope is an official one and bears the title War Depart ment," "Of1ce of the Provost Gen. eral," Local Board for Division 1892" As yet the missive has been uncalled for.
 Draft Cards Appear.
 A number of cards addressed to those who will be members of tho new national army have appeared at the post office. They are not for the purpose of telling the young men when to report but state that they should hold themselves in readiness for call to the colors on a twenty four hour notice.
 They further state that a notice l will be posted in the office of the To- l cal board stating the time each man ] will have to appear. Notifications l will also be mailed to each and every | man but the non-receipt of the notice l
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