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New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
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800 more pairs of womens shoes at $1. Besse Leland Co. Advt.
 Miss Carrie Schick is enjoying va cation at Atlantic City.
 Foster Packard is spending his va cation at Atlantic City
 MT. and Mrs. H. A. Bruemmer of Madison street are spending their va cation at Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. Russell, oi Greenwood street, are spending a va cation of three weeks at Nantucket, Mass.
 Miss Dorothy Williams, of Hart ford, is the guest of Mrs. William Daigle, of Fairview street.
 The Vacation School of the Center Church had picnid this morning Tn Walnut Hill Park.
 800 more pairs of womens shoes at S1. Besse Leland %. AdNt.
 There will be regular meeting Of l.. D. Penfield Camp, Sons of Veter- ans. in G. A. R. hall this evening"
 James Cunningham, Simon Luddy's popular wine clerkl is confined to his home in Bristol b1 illness.
 The board of public works will give a hearing Tuesday, night on the estab- lishment of a building line on the south side of Brook street from South Main to Logan street.
 The street department payroll for the past week amounted to $1,S66.09
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
HEAVY FIGHTING REPORTED.

There must necessarily be some diff ficulty experienced in ascertaining the details of the battles on land and sea that are now being fought in Europe. There have been some reports con- corning engagements in the North Sea between England and Germany going on for two days and today's reports are that nineteen German ships have been either captured or sunk and that several French and English ships have also been sent to the bottom. Some credence is being given this report and the account may be correct, but it will require authen ticity from some of the nations before possible that there should be such a less because there are a number of ships belonging to these countries in that vicinity and as they all have been been terrible destruction must have resulted.
 The fighting still continues at Liege, the Germans getting far the worst of it, but the reports suggest the prob ability of the aiser winning in the end. He has a large army on the way and when 1t arrives it is expected that Germany will be able to wipe out all opposition and will then have the op- portunity it is seeking to enter France. What may happen then can be under stood from the fact that the French have a large force to meet them. The fighting is now on in earnest, but little is being heard from either Aus tria or Russia. They are being ex- pected to meet at any time, and when they do all the countries involved in the war will have received their bap- tism of blood.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
TONE IN STEERAGE.

Many Americans who went abroad early in the season travelling in the best style the ocean steamers afforded are returning in the steerage and are glad of the opportunity to be accom- modated even there. They are taking the discomfort good naturedly and some of the men who succeeded in obtaining berths in the second class, which are the best on board on one steamer have given up their places to women who are in the steerage.
 The steerage is at it's best on the way east because there are not as many people of that class going in that direction as there are coming this way. On the latter trips the steerage Is usually pretty we'll filled, the people are from all parts and all classes of Europe and the conditions are far fl om pleasant, but to those who are willing to put up with the incon- veniences the trip can be made much cheaper.
 Steerage passengers are restricted in deck privileges and this is quite i'm portant at sea. The passengers as a rule have the run of the entire deck every morning but beyond that they must keep to their own quarters Nowadays the big ships make the trip across the ocean in a few days and the diScOmfOrtS are not of long diira tion. Those Americans, however who are now in Europe would be glad to get home in any kind of a craft that is safe and respectable, so that the steer age has no immediate terrors for any, enc at present.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
No Abandoned Farms.
Cleveland Plain Dealar.


 Stories of abandoned farms in New England states are declared pure fic- tion by Prof. Edward Wallace of the Indiana college of agriculture He re- gently completed tour of investiga- ton and found some interesting facts.
 Some farm residences were found vacant and some farms so worn out that cultivation was hardly profitable, but he found such land selling from $10 per acre up to $175, depending on how we'll land was situated. Men who understand soil reconstruction are buying the land and taking their chances on increasing it's productiv- ity. When crops fail, these new farmers do not blame providence or the weather, but look for chemical conditions in the soil. If the soil Is lacking in elements nec- essary to plant life, they correct con- ditions. Lime, phosphates and vari- ous fertilizer compounds are em- p1oyed.
 The same fight is being waged in Oh1o. The state board of adminis- trat1on has used many carloads of pulverized lime this year on state farms. putting the soil in condition for increased production. It is using pulverised limestone from the penf- tentiary rock quarries near Colum- bus. Analysis shows 1t ideal for soil betterment. Worn out land has been fully restored in Ohio in hundreds of instances. Joint action of brain and brawn brings it about without de- lay If the soil of any state is given proper care it will continue to pro- duce. Worn out soil Is proof of noth ing so plainly as poor methods and lack of care.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
Warding Off Typhoid.
(Boston Transcript.)


 After the vacation epidemic, the typhoid epidemic. This is a sheer schedule of medical routine. People who are elaborately cautious about their food, their milk supply and their drinking water at home, aban- don themselves to Providence and tainted springs or brooks flowing through stable yards. After which they return to their homes and office desks, abide for a suitable interval, and then come down with the fever.
 It was said of Wilbur Wright that for ironic comment on civilization at the beginning of the twentieth cen- tury it was enough to remark that the man who conquered the air died of preventable disease. We accept vac- cination against smallpox as matter or course (unless We share the fre- netic antiquities of New York Life), yet as compared with the number of typhoid cases smallpox is an epidemic all but abolished. The means of pre- vention has been thoroughly authen- ticated. It has practically stamped out the last embers of typhoid in the army and navy; our own state board of health has interested itself in the
  measure, and the city board of health has assisted. The records of these in- jections for prevention of the disease are uniformly reassuring. The per cent. of cases without undue reaction is something like ninety-six; and in the other four per cent the symp- toms, though more pronounced, were not alarming. The treatment involves a minimum of discomfort; dab of antiseptic; faint pin-prick of a hy- podermic needle, and the physicians It's all overcast these in the scales against what we call "a run of typhoid with it's mortal dangers, it's proneness to complications, and the general agreement that if it spares it's victim at all it is at the price of a year out of his life.
 When these risks can be avoided at the price of a fee which is purely nominal compared to the expense of a long illness, of a trifling temporary
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
l.. F. X C. IS o. k.

Plumbing Inspector w. A. Weiant today denied that he had made any statement at the meeting of the health commission Wednesday even- ing regarding the negligence of Lan- ders, Frary S Clark in failing to take out permits for plumbing work. He said that Landers, Frary & Clark is always on the spot with the proper petitions when it proposes to do any new plumbing work or repair old plumbing.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
RRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS


 Springfield is more severe on gun +ers than most cities and yet it is he too severe if we are to be relieved | the man who wants to kill some |dy if he steps on his corn or in- bwd. The police arrested a man 'ere yesterday and found revolver his possession. He was sentenced a. month in jail and upon taking appeal, he was ordered to furnish bond of $1,000. His case will now me LID in the superior court and if k learned judge there does what the hge of the lower court did he will Ee him the same or somewhat milar sentence. The man who car As a. gun or a knife is positive enace to society; he is a dangerous |rson to be abroad and is apt to do |,,,a damage without any great |ov0cation. When he carries con- hled weapons ne IS penI oh uoihs rm to some one, otherwise he would bt 20 about armed.
 It is only week or two ago that a an shot his son-in-law dead be- use he told him he had married his Iughter. He didn't wait to hear any, ing further but drew a revolver and lied the young fellow instantly. ew the murderer is sorry, there is lk of insanity being offered as de- nse and all because of a man being med when there was absolutely no ason for it whatever; his life was not danger and if he had not been armed might have struck his son-in-law [th his fist and received another in turn, which would have brought him his senses and the thing would be
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

inconvenience, and almost no risk whatever, this injection, four times repeated at intervals of a few days, seems the merest elementary health insurance that prudence could dic- tate. The state board of health, par ticularly Dr. Mark Richardson, satis- fies all inquiries regarding this san,- tary precaution. The crude facts or it are here offered for the informa- tion of such as may not have heard the news, namely, that no one needs to have typhoid unless he desires it.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

over. As it is now he may pay for his assault with his life.
 The Springfield man was cap- tured before he could do any damage and if the sentence of the lower court is upheld, as it should be, othere in the same city may take a lesson from his arrest and prosecution.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
MRS. WILSON DEAD.

he end of President Wilson's long
 | at the bedside of his wife came
 kerday afternoon when he and his
 Dc children saw the form they loved
 well grow still, the eyes close and
 pallor of death gather upon her
 D. She had been ill for weeks;
 sicians knew some time ago that
 would never get we'll. the pres
 nt himself for several days had
 ed that she was growing weaker
 that the passing of the summer
 lld find her place vacant in the lite House. These have been sad
 Es for Woodrow Wilson. yet amid
 stress of duty and the added trou-
 of a European war he remained
 her bedside or within call and even
 splendid message in the interests
 peace sent to the emperor of Ger
 my was composed in the sick room
 his wife. She never forgot the les that have been his and asked It no change in her condition be |de known to him lest 1t further, kurb him and render his duties Ire difficult of performance. These ks have passed for her and the of poignant grief has arrived for b. As time passes, however. his |row will be lessened, but his mem will often picture her again by side, ready to give him help, to kise and cheer him in his exact work and render his labor easier bear.
 Mrs. Wilson came to the White |lse a little over a year ago a strong |man and entered upon her duties first lady of the land with that euliar pleasure that few women Fe had. the opportunity to enjoy. ley proved too much for her, how Er, as they did for her immediate edecessor, her health became im- |red and now the end has come. D was a home woman, devoted to E husband and her three daughters; was simple in her ways and 1t s this simplicity that added to her arm of manner and made her be- ed by all who met her at re- ,tions or in the more retired rela- ms of White House life. Sweet, Iced, was her influence and kind ss, and now, resting at last from } cares of this world. she leaves memory that for many years will
 felt in the society life of Wash ton, in the home over which she esided With grace and dignity for , short period of time and with ,se who met her and were num- red among her friends and ac- aintances. The president has the ,found sympathy of the country in
 great sorrow. The differences ident to politics are for the time gotten and the people of the United .tes are leaving him undisturbed h his dear departed.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
COMMUNICATED.
Adelaide" Kills 7,463 Flies Outside of
 House.

Editor Herald:-Dr. Peeks has de- clared a general war or the fly We have had in our city a few fly swat ters for some years past and I have, by actual count, swatted seven thou sand four hundred and three flies this summer. Not more than dozen of them were killed inside. They met their fate outside of the house.
 Who is there that can give the doc- tor better record?
 ADELAIDE.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

French cooks are quitting the New York hotels to answer the calls to arms. What will the epicures of the Great White Way do now? The hard ships of war are cruel, poor little brothers and sisters of Lobsteria. And at Newport, too!-New Haven Jour- nal-Courier.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
RESUMES NORMAL ASPECT

London, Aug. :, 1920 P M.-The financial district of London almost re- sumed it's normal aspect today with the re-opening of the banks. Interest centered around the bank of England, where a gradually extending line of people gathered, anxious to exchange paper money for gold. There was no great rush until noon.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

this policy consistently carried out, it can only be a term of years before a city will be thoroughly protected against the menace found in this old style of roofng.-Norwich Record.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
LINERS SIGNAU.

Lizard Head, Aug. 7.-The White Star liner Oceanic which sailed from New York for Liverpool August 1. signalled 56O miles west of Lizard at midnight.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
PRINCE GIVEN COMMISSION.

London, Aug. 7.-The Prince of Wales has been given a commission in the Grenadier Guards and will go into active service, probably in Eng land.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

It's funny to think how anxious those Americans were to get abroad a few short weeks ago, and now they would give anything in the world to get home again. But some of 'em will have to wait awhile.-Bridgepor Post
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

What a grand old time Harry Thaw is having these days in the White Mountains with only keeper to watch him and he roaming at will. He is waiting for the courts to decide whether he is still in- sane.-New Haven Union.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
pRocLAIMs MORATORIUM.

Lima, Peru, Aug. 7.-The Peruvian government today issued decree proclaming moratorium fer thirty days from August s.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

Queenstown, Aug. 7.-The White Star liner Baltic, which sailed from New York for Liverpool July 30 was signalled 200 miles west of Queens town at o'clock last night.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The fashionable lass is to wear the fall sailor hat at an angle on her head. She must not be surprised if the boys greet her thus: How are you, old sport ?"-Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

The ruler of violated Luxem burg is the Grand Duchess Marie, a girl only 20 years old, and if her troubles don't cease soon, warm hearted and chivalrous America is going to begin loving her without waiting for the Sunday papers to show her photo graph.-Brockton Times.
 Perhaps when this war or series of wars is over there will be a marked reduction in the crop of emperors by divine right in the nations of the old world. It is about time that the power of one man to make millions go to war and death was absolutely and eternally curtailed.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 State Senators George M. Landers of New Britain, Fred A. Johnson of Uncasville and Alton T. Minor of New London, are to be the hosts at a senate reunion banquet and get together meeting at New London, Saturday afternoon at which in ad- dition to the members of the senate of 1913, there have been invited news paper publishers and editors through out tHe state ana pOl1Ilcal IedQeIS of both Republican and Democratic Telegram.
 While the King and Queen of Eng land were riding through the streets of London early this week with every body looking on, an American voice from the balcony of a hotel rang out with New York is with you, King" He called the Queens atten- ton to the speaker and to what he said and both returned his salute with smile which indicated that they appreciated such an encourage ing word just at this time.-Water- bury American.
 The proper way for city to go to work is to require that the roofs of all new buildings shall be covered with fireproof material, and that when the time for reshingling old buildings comes, the wooden shingles shall be replaced by slate or some other form of roofing material which is able to offer resistance to fire. With
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

ed daily Sunday excepted) at 4:1o p. ]" kt Herald Building. 67 Church st.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

bred at the Post Office at New Br1talh
 as Second Class Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

only profitable advertising medium III he city. Circulation books and press
 room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
 Proprietors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Hats Denoted Liberty.

In Rome slaves, when they received
their liberty at their masters hands,
wore cone-shaped felt hats, which
came to be the symbol of liberty.
After the, death of Nero the citizens
of Rome wore pointed hats to show
that they were relieved from the OPP
preston of tyrant. Later on, when
the Netherlands threw off the Span
fish yoke, they adopted hat in the
coat Of arms of that nation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Preserve Your Health.

A well person can make fair sue
cess; healthy person a better sue
cess; a wholesome person cannot only
do the biggest things in life but he
can help others succeed. He is the
individual who leaves trail of sparks
after him, whom you visit and feel re-
freshed whom you leave with re-
newed inspiration. He makes people
feel better by his presence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Severe RefIe ction.

A discussion on appointments to the
Most Noble Order of the Thistle gave
rise to a caustic saying on the part of
Disraeli. Among the names suggest
ed was that of certain peer, who dis
played more zeal than judgment in his
support of the Conservative party.
"Oh, no." remarked his ungrateful
chief, 81 couldn't give Lord - the
Thistle. He'd eat It,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
HnmA of Dwarf Races.

In Luzon, the Philippines, there
dwells a race of dwarfs known as the
Aetas, whose average height is four
feet eight or nine inches. They live
in the mountains of the interior, thus
bearing out the theory of one author
ity upon little peoples that most, If
not all, of the dwarf races survive
only in the most inaccessible parts
Of the continents or islands to which
they belong.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Scientific Attainment.

The porous lead of Prof. H. 7. Han
over of the Danish Polytechnic high
school of Copenhagen, is said to be
the result of many years Of study Of
the problem of accumulation efficiency.
The lead is filled with cavities so
small as to be visible only through a
powerful microscope, but they dimin-
ish weight, and they add so much to
the surface that it is said storage bat
teries have their capacity increased
FIVE times without addition to their
size or weight.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Love as Poets Inspiration.

Moore lived up to his theory that
loves young dream is the sweetest
thing in life. He never let one love
get old before he supplanted it with
a new. Carey had his Sally Of Sally
in Our Alley" fame. Surrey loved Ger
aldine from the time she was a child
in short dresses. Corneille, the astute
lawyer, fell in love and became the
brilliant dramatic poet Thus it seems
that love, whether successful or other
wise, for time inspires it's votaries.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Value Of Choice Ideas.

Few things matter more to us than
the entry of choice ideas into our out
look. Let the practical man con-
denim them if he will; those minute
and delicate powers give the tinge to
our thoughts, the bias to our theories,
that determine our whole attitude to-
wards life and shape the destiny OF
nations.-George Bourne.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Matter of SunplY.

The witness testified that he had
been knocked down by a motor-car
and that the chauffeur, who was joy
riding, had given no warning of his
approach. do you mean," asked the
Judge, that he didn't have horn?"
mo, your honor" replied the witness.
IT think he'd had too many"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Truthful Advertising.

A strong movement is on foot to
make advertising truthful, one of the
startling results being that a mer'
chant offers Cracked good patent
leather shoes at three dollars a pair"
Toronto Mail and Empire.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15

Increasing Demand for Coal.
The coal consumption of the world
has just about doubled every ten
years for the last century.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Parislans Find Rent a Burden.

Rents in Paris have increased heav-
lily within the last decade. The num-
Der of vacant dwellings is constantly
decreasing and many citizens fear that
within five or six years they will eth
er have to pay unbearably high rents
or move outside the city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15

1t is a curious -fact that in the Ba-
hama islands, which were settled more
than two hundred years ago by Lon
doners, the Cockney dialect is as
strong as it is in Cheapside.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Mere Matter Of Choice.

Marie" asked the star of her maid,
gazing perplexedly at her reflection in
the mirror. what was l about to do
step into the bathtub or go on the
stage?" Marie shrugged her shout
ders. "How can l tell? Mademoiselle
is dressed for eitherr-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Uncle FennywIse saws:

p A man with monocle always has
something to live for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Broad Definition

"Father," asked little Andy, whats
a leading woman?" amy woman" re-
piled father, who is married. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Rich Copper in Nova zembla.

Copper ore discovered in Nova
Zembla is said to be 40 per cent. pure.
Steps are being taken to mine it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-01-15
Livinu on Credit

Many men consent to be virtuous
only on condition that everybody will
give them credit for it. de Finod.