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New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Iron Nerve Required I'm Skeleton Mas

REAT sums of money have
 been expended in target prac-
 tice by the United States
 navy. The ultimate end sought for in this sedulous training and costly expenditure has been the acquiring of an ability to hit the enemy first. to hit rapidE and to hit hard.
 It was realized Some years ago by the officials of the navy that sea fights of the present day will open at extremely long ranges, say five or six miles, Rear Admiral Evans said, The fleet that first gets the range and is best ham, dled after the range is obtained will undoubtedly do such damage in the first ten minutes as practically to dis- able the opposing feet
 All other things being equal the in- itial advantage therefore would appear to be the deciding one. The gaining of this advantage is now almost wholly dependent upon the observers stationed in the tops, the clear eyed. cool head ed men who from their point of van- tage and by the various systems of fire control communicate to the men behind the guns. With these salient points in mind one can clearly comprehend the vast importance of an observing sta tion sufficiently elevated for the range finders to execute their mission with precision and celerity. and, more i'm portant still. a station that can remain longest erect under the stress of battle.
 The original test of the skeleton mast. with which all of the battlesnips of the United States navy are now equipped, was a momentous affair.
 The mast was subjected to a thor ough test and emerged successfully. The first shot, four inch projectile, cut one of the steel rods. The second cut several more rods. but did not in jure its stability. A twelve inch pro- jectile likewise did very little damage. When several shots had been fired at tho mast navy officers climbed to the top of the mast and shook it with all their strength, but it stood firm.
 If any post ever requires coolness and iron nerve 1t is required by the men who take station in one of these structures when an enemy is sighted and when battle is soon to be joined. In his admirable essay on Courage and Prudence" published by the naval institute, Captain B. A. F'iske says that whatever method of observation from aloft be employed it is evident that, even supposing the shots to group as well as at target practice. the work of the observers aloft will be of the most delicate kind. It is difficult to realize any job that could be given to mortal man, not excluding that of the admiral or captain. requiring such absolute presence of mind and such persistent concentration as that needed of every member of the fire control party. Any member of a guns crew--in fact. any, body else on the ship-can get some relief by physical exertion os some sort.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
2.7S1 CROSS RUG.
B. C. Porter Sons Unique Tesaing of
 Carpet Proving Interesting.

Between the hours of 9 A. M. and 1 P. M. today 2.7S1 people walked across the Whittall rug laid on the sidewalk in front of B. c. Porter's store. This unusual test to determine the wearing qualities of this rug Is attracting much attention and many people are speculating how many will cross the rug during the week.
 The B. c. Porter Sons are offering prize to the person guessing the nearest to the total number of peo- 'ple who will cross the carpet. In or der to have basis for estimating the figures the results of the first days test will be announced through these columns.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
DON'T BE DECEIVED

If you feel exhausted and weak or tire easily, don't try to brace up on liquor or some patent medicine that will produce the same effect.
 It is only temporary, and the re- action leaves you in worse shape than before.
 What you want is more strength. Father Johns Medicine is pure food medicine: its ingredients are nourish- ing and strengthening. Nothing equals it as a tonic and body builder for throat and lung troubles.
 Contains no alcohol or injurious drugs. Get bottle today; 1t Will make you strong. Remember, it has been in use fifty years.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
CHURCH NOTICES
South Congregational Church

Boys division Sunday school, 3:45. Morning worship, 10:45. Sermon by Rev. Joel S. Ives, secretary Connect lieut. Home Missionary society. sun day school, .12.10. Mems Sunday club, |12:1O. Class in social study, 1915. Judge J. F.. Cooper will speak on |.Municipal Government; Local con- |ditions." Italian services, 4:00. Rev. Paul Rocchini. Persian service, 6:OO. Rev. E. E. Adams. Young Peoples |society, 6:15g Subject Health Hints for Better Living Leader Mr. |Keeney. 3Oth Anniversary Y. M. c. |A.. 7:3O. Address by William Knowles Cooper, general secretary ". M. c. A. in Washington, D. c. Especial music.
 Music-Morning.
 Prelude-"Prayer and Cradle song''
 1ullmaht l |Anthem-"Hear. o Lord" M Watson Offertory-"In' Heavenly Love Abid- ing" ..... w. F.. Brown Postmde-Minuet -. Donald Munro
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
First Congregational Church.

First Church of Christ, Henry W. Maier pastor; Rev Elmer T. Thienes, assistant pastor. Services Sunday will be at the usual time, 9:45 a. rn., the Boys department of the Sunday school meets. 10:45, the hour of the regular morning service, the pastor will preach. 12:05 D. m, the general body of the Sunday school meets. The adult classes are to join in the opening period hereafter, 3:0O D. m. is the Armenian. 6:00 D. m., the meeting of the Young People, with debate. The question is. "Resolved.- That the Time Has Come to Limit Immipration" Walter Robinson will debate the affirmative and Fred An
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

ness of designing and manufacturing l flying machines. Of small, 1.-the figure. Frau Besse is a beautiful wo- l man of thirty. She won a pilots H. | cense more than four years ago. the first to be granted to a woman in Ger
 many.
 When seen at the flying field in Ger
 many, where more than 300 machines
 are stationed, Mrs. Besse said that she
 was not discouraged by the accidents l that befell her while flying. She de- l clared that the accidents were the fault of her teachers and did not happen l when she was at the wheel
 "Yes, am going to be among those
 who will be the first to try to fly across
 the Atlantic" she said the other day
 when interviewed regarding her feat.
 If cannot be the first to pilot a flying
 machine to America, at least I want | to be the first woman to achieve that honor. I am constructing 8 new type l of roaeroplane which will be com pleted shortly. I will test 1t thorough | ly on the North sea and if it proves
 satisfactory 1t will serve as a model for
 a larger craft to be used in a transat- lantic attempt next spring. I will be-
 gin work on the big machine this
 summer I will personally pilot my
 machine. assisted by my husband and l by two mechanics. My designs are for a craft that will be able to cross the ocean in thirty-five hours"
 Frau Besse some time ago married one of her pupils. She has turned out
 about forty pilots from her school She owns six aeroplanes. Speaking of
 the development of aviation. this wo- man aviator said:
 '"The future development of aviation. so far as the sport is concerned. es- pecially for women. lies upon the wa l ter, where 1t is easy to fly and there
 is little danger. It is only when the manufacturers recognize this that fly-
 ing will become the popular sport 1t deserves to be. I am quite confident
 that in a very few years a flight across tho Atlantic will be an ordinary oc-
 currence. Every day we arc getting
 nearer to the conquest of the air. With favorable winds the ocean flight is not as hazardous as 1t appears to be at first glance. suppose that by the time
 that have arranged for my flight next
 spring some of your intrepid American aviators will pay us little visit on this side Even if the first venture
 meets with disaster 1t does not mean
 that that will end the attempt to cross
 the waters. Any accident that may be-
 fall the first one to try will simply
 serve as a lesson to those who will again try"
 Those who have watched Mrs. Besse
 in the air say that she handles a ma
 chine perfectly. While possessed of
 extraordinary daring. she is not fool-
 hardy. The accidents she met while a
 pupil have not been without their les-
 sons. That they have not deprived her
 of her courage. however. is evidenced
 by her announced determination to
 cross the ocean.
 ARTHUR J. BENTON.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Peoples Church.

Peoples Church of Christ, Court street, evangelical and undencmina- tional. 1O:45 a. m. divine worship, pl eaching by the pastor 10:O0 prayer and praise meeting. 12:15 D. m. Bible school. /5:45 Young Peoples meeting. TOO gospel meeting and baptismal service. Tuesday, 3:45 D. m., chill dren's meeting. 7:45 Bible study. Wednesday. 7:45, Cottage meeting. Thursday. 7:3o D. m., mid week prayer meeting. A cordial welcome to all.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
First Baptist Church

West Main and High streets, Rev. Y. Edwin Brown, D. D., pastor. 10:45 q. m. public worship, sermon by the pastor. 12:15 p. m.. Bible school. TOO p. m. Society of Christian En- Geavor, leader, Oliver H. Nicholls, | resident of Epworth league of Trim ity M. F.. church. Thursday, 7:45 D. m. church night service. topic, The Church and the Bible school. Seats free. Everybody welcome.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

of White Rose camp, held last even- ing at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Roper of North street. The pin, which is the em- blem of the camp was given to Miss Roper in recognition of her services as a past officer of the society. Whist was played and selections rendered during the evening The host and hostess served a fine collation at 10 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
swedish Bethany Church.

Sunday school will be held tomor- row at the changed period beginning at 9:30 a. m. The pastor, Rev. G. F.. Pihl, will preach at the meeting in
 the morning. which commences at 1O:4O o'clock. In the evening Rev.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Hillcrcst .Church-Univcrsa

427 West Main St., Sunday evening musical service. Prelude---"Melody in F' ............... Rubenste ein
 Chas Marshall, violinist. Anthem-"The Day Is Gently Sinking .............. Schneider Hymn-"Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee"
 Psalter.
 Anthem--"Lift Up Your Heads"
 ............. MarSton Scripture. Duett-"The Lord Is My Shep- herd" ..... Smart
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Stanley Memorial Church.

Rev. J. E. Rees, pastor. Morning worship at 1O:45. Sunday school at 12. Lecture on Pilgrims Progress, ,' illustrated by stereopticon views at 7:30 D. m Tuesday, D. m., month ly meeting of Sunday school teachers Thursday, 7:3O D. m., c. E. prayer meeting. Friday, 7:45 p. m., Sunday school entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
First Church of Christ, Scientist.

Corner West Main street and Park place. Sunday services at 1O:45 a. m. Subject, Adam and Fallen Man." Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at s o'clock. The reading room at the chapel is open to the public daily from 7 to , D. m
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Swedish Lutheran Church.

Dr. Ohman will deliver sermons at both regular services tomorrow; in the morning at 10:30 o'clock and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday school will be held at noon.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

or. If he be gun pointer. can press his button and feel his gun fire. But every member of the party aloft must do nothing but use his brains, with
 little assistance from his eyes. The most perfect self forgetfulness will be required of every one. No one must be
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Second Advent Church.

Elder E.. F. White, pastor. Preach ing services 10:45 a. m. and 7:15 D.
 m. Subject, What Is That Unclean ?'' ne One Spirit Sunday School and Bible class at 12 noon. Young People's meeting at 6:30. On Tues day night the missionary society will meet in kensington. Prayer and so-
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Hillcrest Church-UniversaIist.

427 West Main street. Services Sunday evening. 7:30 o'clock. Mothers Day" pr. Dillingham; will preach. Everybody welcome.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

A. P Palmquqist of Middletown, will occupy the pulpit, in the absence of Rev. Mir. Pihl, who is to preach in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

Mrs. B. E. Hallet, Miss Ethel Olson. Prayer. Hymn--"All Hail the Power" Holden Sermon. Hymn--"Jesus Shall Reign" Lords prayer, benediction.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

dres the negative side of the uues- tion. Debates have proved very pop ular in the meetings of the year and this one promises to be as interesting as those of the past.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
Swedish Film Church.

Rev. J. E. Klingberg, pastor. Sun day school tomorrow at o d. m. Morn ing worship at II a. m. and evening service at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

diverted by any accident happening 10 his ship or by anything going on in tho panorama before him. and such things as shrapnel and high explosive shells bursting near by and the foremast go- ing overheard he must utterly ignores"
 WALTON wILLIAMS.E
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

cial service on Friday night at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited to these services.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
St. Marks Church Music.
 MatinS 10:45.

PreIude-"Humo oreSke' DVorak Te Deum in B flat ...... Woodward Anthem-'They Have Taken away
 My Lord" .... Stainer Fostlude in D ....... Dubois
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
GIVEN EMBLEM.

Miss Ethel Roper was presented with breast pin at a social meeting
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
First Baptist Church.

Prelude-"Melody and Intermezzo''
 11OTdtlO lafKeT Anthem-"God Is Our Refuge
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

Melli Besse is widely known not only
 as a daring f1ier and as Germany's only
 woman aeroplane pilot. but as the only
 woman in the world who conducts a
 flying school, of which she herself is the principal and who makes a busi-
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

Germany's famous woman aviator, has announced her intention of trying for the honor of being the first air pilot to fly across the Atlantic for which pur- pose she is constructing her own hy- droaeroplane.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

Quartet-''Thou Art My Hiding
 Place. ................. Nevin Postlude-"Grand Chorus" Faulkes
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
NELL BESSIE, V

A Y or discouraged by tho fact M that she has broken her legs
 in five places, sustained A fractures of several ribs and has broken her nose three times in tumbles out of the air. Melli Besse.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

'::: E: ;' . IF:
 navy. The ultimate end
New Britain herald., 1914-05-09

....... Buck
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-21
Christmas
Cards and Tags

The finishing touch to the
present, or an excellent re-
membrance for your ac-
quaintances.
Cotterel cards are selected
with unusual DIRE and dis
cretion, and aside from pre-
senting to the customer a va
riety which we know cannot
be duplicated elsewhere, we
take every care in keeping
our stock perfect. Every
card when sold is as fresh
and clean as though it has
just been unpacked. All OF
them are shown under glass,
a sample on top of the box
for your inspection.
A most comprehensive as
sortment which affords to
everyone an opportunity to
secure beautiful Christmas
Cards at prices most reason
able.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-21
Bibles

The gift of a new Bible for the teacher or
any friend should be the one containing the
best guides and references obtainable. The
following list may be used as an authentic
guide to all that is best in Bible publications
All OF them for sale at this store.
Bagster Bibles
Oxford Bibles
Scoheld Bibles
Nelson's American
Standard Bibles
Testaments
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-21
Children's Books

Those books which combine with the
entertainment for the little tots the rudi-
ments of education. Particular attention
has been paid to the illustrating of these
volumes. All of them beautifully illus
trated by well-knewn artists Of child
subjects.
In wide range of prices.
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Leather Goods

An ever appropriate gift for anyone.
And the assortment offered in this store
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wide variety of feathers made up in mex
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Wallets, PocketboolSs, Easel Calendars,
Engagement Pads. Address Books. Port
folios with renewable Pads Brief Cases.
An innovation in address books is the
peyy looseIeaf address book.
Particularly desirable for Christmas
glft-giving.
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Gift Books


For the friend of literary inclinations there
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N wide range of prices the gift problem in
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A fooled leather covered handsomely illus
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illustrations made from Photographic
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Books OF Travel
The Nightside OF Japan
The Charm of Paris
Cambridge From Within
In the Amazon Jungle
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An assortment covering many authors of gift
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BOOKS
For Boys and Girls

Boys and Girls books in series nave
lately become quite popular, and as
Christmas Gift to the little folks nothing
could be better The authors are men
and women who in their works reflect
those teachings which you wish to have
your children obey, and in the list of
books here presented. the truths are
brought home in forceful fashion.
BOYS
Motion Picture Chums.
Tom Swift Series.
Rover Boys.
Outdoor Chums.
GIRLS
Camp Fire Girls
The Ranch Girls
And many others by Meade, Turner,
Whitney and Dennison, all OF them we'll
al
The chronicle=news., 1914-11-27

q =. .. :
British labor and British, lives. The
[eovsrnment. lie said. had ,hy putheti.
Gated the credit of The state In order
10 restore these exchanges upon
which the commerce and Industries
Of. the country depended for their
daily life.
BY this step, the speaker said. ,the
unimpcachable character OF the
British BILL of exchange had been
maintained.
One hundred and twenty million
pounds sterling tSS00.00O.0OO OF
bills, Mr. Llloyd-0eorSe continued.
has been discounted BY The Bank Ct
England. aud that showed, nc said.
that out OF a total, Of between $780,
100000 and 5oo.oo9.o0O. pounds
sterling Of bills out at the beginning
Of the war aggregates; parts.was dis
posed Of in the ordinary course --The
total amount of hills which had ar
rived al maturity and for which the
Bank of England had found money
was G0.3sG.G60 pounds. 1t was esti-
mated that at the end of the war
there would DC about 5O.O1O,OO0
pounds OF bills in what We would
call cold storage thru their belong
ing 10 belligercnt countries or for
other reasons.
There would not be a penny lost to
the great accepting houses and the
total loss upon the whole OF these
he estimated, would not
be equal to the cost of single week
of carrying on the war and in addi-
ton British commerce and industry
would, be saved from Que of the
worst possible catastrophies
The chronicle=news., 1914-11-27
Daily Markets
cHIcAo BOARD OF TRADE

Chicago, Nov. 1.--Uncxpcctcd
sharp declines at Liverpool caused a
heavy setback toda In wheat prices
here. Opening prices. which were
2 to ! to 2Ac lower, were followed by
a further drop and then by rally Of
about cent from the low point thal
preceded.
The clase vas weak. "a TO SAC net
lower. December Sl.12; May LIZ.
Corn fell with wheat. After start
ing I to ] to II TO lie down quota.
tions recovered nearly all Of the los.
The close was weak at : to &c net
decline. December G2i: May 6Sa.
Notwithstanding that oats reflect.
ed tho weakness of other cereals
thorc was no general unloading.
Close: December Ash; May ofS.
Provisions essed off . little, influ-
enced by tho course OF grain.
Close: Pork. January 3lS.j2: May
Sls.s1 Lard, January 3s.S7: May
5000. Ribs. January $3.50: Ma!
5000.
The chronicle=news., 1914-11-27
=. EVEN CURES ULCERS o.
Remarkable Eesults from skin Rem.
edy That Costs Almost Nothing.

No matter how bad a sore or ulcer
stflicts you. ii Is believed that Ho'
kara, the pure skin healer. will cpre
It,. but X It doesn't euro the purchase
price win be refunded.
: The Hauslnan Drug Co.. the local
agents for Hokara. who have sold
hundreds Of packages, say they have
yet TO find any form OF wound or
disease affecting the skin that Ito-
kara does not hoal. AMI its reliet
comes so quickly that those who trJ
it are simply delighted with it.
pimplcs. eczema, blackheads, "a
nc: 'barhcr's itch, and all skin trou-
bIrs arc quickly relieved by applying
this simple skin healer and tissue
builder. IT contains no grease or
acids, and is clcaIils 10 use.
Tile IJausman Drug Co. is selling j
large package of IIokara for .Jc.
The chronicle=news., 1914-11-27
sTalke PaoBER
=. IS IN CITY
tI;essissss IRE. page ~

the law creating It. was enacted un-
der President Taft The senate fall
cd TO confirm the Taft nppointces
and President Wilson appointed an.
other commission. This commission
was not confirmed until in October.
1918. and did not get down to work
until seven months ago. Tie life OF
the commission. under the law Great
ing II. Ia thrce years. It's object Is
to Investigate labor troubles and in
fact industrial relations of every de-
scription and TO report TO congress
making such recommendations for
laws as tho members Of the coMmiNs
sion doom would be a bcnefit tn ohr
Industrial troubles. While VIC In
tend to Investigate the conditions In
Colorado VIC will make no specific re-
port on Colorado. We will simply
use the facts which We md here as .
basis for making q general report
which report will cover industrial
conditions throughout the entire
country and which will also include
many recommendations for laws cov-
cring certain conditions.
I've are not here TO take sides.
We are simply here 10 ascertain, II
possible. the fundamental conditions
| which brought about this, situation,
/ For instance. We want to know juii
twhy the operators will not recognize
the union. The United Mine Worker.
is one of the lArU unions . Of the
II lcountry Tine nneratorS haze snrn1
good reason for not recognizing tnen
and VIC want TO dnd. out Just why
Colorado with all the power OF 4
state could not nisintain law and
o, der in the coal 6elds. We want tt
ind out What influences we're
brou eht to bear to prevent her from
maintaining state sosereignts ant
which caused her TO ask the fedora
government for aid we want to as
certain why such bitter feeling wAi
created between all of the eiementi
engaged In the struggle. These ar,
the things our committee will Sc
about to find ont. We care very lit
tie who threw the brick Or vino. op
Grated the machine guns. We car
more what caused the brick TO b,
thrown and why IL was necessary Il
import the machine gun! We vii
|3spend II days on this work and vii
SO directly from here 10 Dallas. Tex.
where we will, investigate conditions
in the agricultural sections OF tha
state. 1t has been reported to lis tha'
Ia peonage system existed"
The chronicle=news., 1914-11-27
HEAVY REaUlsrTleNs OF Il.
GERMANS IN 1901 STILL.
BURDENS FRENCH TOWNS

paris.---It Is recalled that senb. cit
les and towns OF seven departments
OF. France sthlt. were occilp,cdst the
Getmans N 1901 Are, sttlp, p,Indcr
tic. burden, Of debt. ipturrsd: 10 ,sa!. /.
isfy the regulations OF the Gstmans.
The same departments. and many
Of fhe same towns occupied BY Ger
;rhans during the present war have
incurred fiitthery hurdeng. Since the
;war is, 1asedsf6r: the Protection. Of all
tie terriforyy.. krojcct ~ undef ton-
sidefation to telieSe them in part by
distributing tie charges over the
whole territory.