New Britain herald., 1924-10-03
SMILES AND JOKES AS CAR CUTS LEI
Brakeman Loses Foot As He
 Falls Under Train
MCCARTHY PLUCKY VICTIM
Miss Mather Passes Institute of Musical Art Examinations Im- provcmcnt in Factory Schedules La Toilette Rally Tonight.

Edward Mccarthy, 30, of Garden street, Hartford, brakeman on the local swtcher lost his right foot when he slipped and fell under q string of cars being shunted onto d siding shortly before l o'clock this morning, He was attended by Dr. E. N. Whipple and was rushed 10 the local hospital for further at tendance. Rev. Oliver T. MagnelI, pastor of St. Josephs church went to the scene and assisted in freeing Mccarthy, who displayed great grit throughout the ordeal. The foot was severed at the ankle. His leg was caught beneath the loaded coal cars so that 1t was necessary to move the whole train to free him. During the operations to relieve the pressure, Mccarthy smiled and ioked with his colleagues of the switching crew, who were nearly frantic over the accident.
 Mccarthy had worked with the local crew for several months and was regarded as splendid work man. He has Il father and mother and three brothers in Hartford. un- less complications set in, it is be- lieved that he will recover.
 Miss Mather Honored
 Chosen out of class of more than 200 applicants, Miss Hazel Mather, daughter of Prosecuting At torney and Mrs. James T. Mather of this city, has passed the examina- tions for entrance to the New York Institute of Musical Art. When she took the examinations last week, her work stood out so well that she was among the few seletced for the course. Miss Mather entered the conservatory of music at Oberlin college, Ohio, two weeks ago, but through her success in New York, will transfer her studies to the Gotham institution.
 Samuel Tator Coming
 Samuel W. Tator, state chairman of the La Toilette Wheeler party. will be the principal speaker tonight at the La Toilette rally at the Brs- tol Trust Co.,, corner. He is well known throughout the state through his work with the federal trade commission, of which he served as a member for several years. On the program with Mir. Tator will be At ! torney Charles Coan of New Haven, who will also present party princi- pies. Local Organizer C. F. John son will introduce the speaker
 Barnes Mood Receptive
 Editor Arthur S. Barnes of the Bristol Press, while not committing himself, is in a receptive mood for the nomination of representative on the Republican ticket, according to friends. His name has been men, toned frequently of late, making bis possible candidacy the fifth one for consideration at the Republican caucus on October 14. Others who have been mentioned are George H. Quinion, Judge Epaphroditus Peck. Willard Hunt and Dr. B. B. Rob- bins.
 Mir. Quinion and Judge Peck are considered the high lights to date, although the announcement yester- day of MT. Hunt that he will run, induced opinions that he will also be strong man at the caucus. pr. Robbins has been in the political limeIight for several years, having run few years ago for mayor.
 Champs Playing
 The New Departures, champions of the state league. will cross bats on Sunday afternoon at NIuzzy field with the Fuller Brush nine of Hart ford. The visiting team has always been a hard proposition for the Io- calls to tackle so that the followers of the champs anticipate a nip and tuck contest.
 The team members gathered at Mountain View park early in the week to enjoy dinner in celebra-