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New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
LOCAL BOY IGNORED.
W. F. Curtin Elected Assistant ager of Georgetown Football II

w. - Sufbhh hNfs1bSa LASStSttHh ager of Georgetown Football n
 William F. Curtin, son of Mr
 Mrs. James M. Curtin of West street, was honored yesterday being elected assistant manager the Georgetown University foo eleven for next season. His seles was unanimous, which shows high regard in which he is hell his friends.
 Curtin is a graduate of the
 Britain High school, in the class 1913. During his junior year he ed as assistant manager of the high school eleven. In this capa he showed excellent executive abi and it was through his energetic forts that the season proved to a successful one. He was che manager of the freshmen base team of Georgetown last sea where his work attracted the no of the members of the athletic h of the university. His election as sistant manager of the football ele means that he will be choice for manager of the clever 1917. Georgetown was the undisr ed champion of the southern st during the past season and the ( look for next season is exceedir bright. there being but one pla lost through graduation.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Emnnet Club Activities.

All arrangements have been per- fected by the Emmet club for the rousing meeting to be held Thursday evening when John Devoy, editor of the Gaelic-American of New York, will address the meeting. Probably no
 Irishman in the country is better known than MT. Devoy and it is with pride that the committee on securing the speaker, reported favor ably several days ago of their success. There will be banquet at the Hotel |BasseSt at the close of the lecture. Nudge John Walsh will be chairman of Ithe meeting.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
City Hen1s

Tuesday, Dec. 7th, last day d payments in Christmas Savingi N. B. National Bank.-advt.
 The condition of Edward N. man of Hart street is reported d precarious. He has been i'll for time.
 Christmas gifts in silk hosief- mons Shoe Shop.-advt.
 Who is your tailor? Nelson-T son, 5S West Main St.-advt.
 The Sunshine society will me morrow afternoon at o'clock Y. w. C. A. Important bushes be transacted and a large alter is desired. Bring thim ble, needl' to sew for Christmas work.
 Big sale of Christmas ribbons en & Co.-advt. -
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
$23,000,000 VALUE
 0F LOCAL PRODUCTS
(Continued From First Page.)

ary repairs, advertising, travelling ex- i penses, or allowance for depreciation. i Value of Products. The value of products in 1914 was $23,227,000 and in 1909 $22,O21,O0 the increase being s1,2Oe,o00, or 5.5 per cent. The average per establish ment in 1914 was approximately $194,O00 and in 1909 $19S,00O.
 The value of products represents their selling value or price at the plants as actually turned out by the factories during the census year and does not necessarily have any relation to the amount Of sales for that year. The values under this head also in clude amounts received for work done on materials furnished by others. Value Added By Manufacture.
 The value added by manufacture represents the difference between the cost of materials used and inc v.1ue of the products manufactured from them. In 1914 the value added by manufacture was $14,s42, and in 1909 $13,693,OO0, the increase being $1.149,0OO, or S.4 per cent. The value added by manufacture in 1914 formed 63.9 per cent of the total value of products, and in 1909. 62.2 per cent.
 Salaries and Wages.
 The salaries and wages in 1914 amounted to s9,352,0oo and in 1909 sS,21S,00O. the increase being s1.134. 900, or 13.s per cent.
 In 1914 the number of salaried em- p1oyees was 1,476. as compared with 1,162 in 1909.
 The average number of wage earn CTS in 1914 was 14,320, and in 1909 1858.
 Summary For Steam Laundries.
 The data for steam laundries are not included in the general census of manufactures, but are summarized in the following statement:
 Number of establishments 4 Persons engaged in the in- dustry 77 Proprietors and firm mem
 
 Salaried employees ....... 5 Wage earners Beverage number) ............ 70 Primary horsepower ...... 1877 Capital ............... 900 Services 4s,O00 Materials 17,000 Amount received for work done s7,ooo
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Events Tonight

Moving pictures and vaudeville at Keeney's tneater.
 Gerstaecker lodge, l. o. o. F., meets in Turner hall.
 Matabbessett Tribe, I. o. R. M'' meets at PAP Main street.
 Court Pride, F. of A., meets at 9o Arch street.
 Martha Washington council, U. ol A., meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
RENDERED BIRTHDAY PARTY.

About twenty friends of Miss Alma Carlson of 444 Church street, ten dered her birthday party Saturday evening" During the evening there were piano selections by Miss Meyen and Albert Johnson, vocal solos by Miss Carlson Miss Agnes From, Teo- fiji Rosen and Fred Hoffman and xly- phone solos by Alexander Malm mgren. Miss Carlson was the recipient of a handsome laveliere consisting of ame- thyst and pearls. The presentation speech was made by David Swanson.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

While Henry Ford and the follow CTS and supporters of his "peace mission" held firmly to the belief that he could initiate effective peace ne- notiations by means of his ship Oscar H., critics of the plan said the Oscar II. stands a fair chance of capture by British cruiser and internment in the bleak port of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. The Oscar II. is bound first
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

for Christiania, Norway, and it's route lies north of Scotland, as shown in No. of the accompanying picture. No. 1 is the peace palace at The
 Hague, which city the Ford party plans to visit; Nos. 3 and 4 are re- spectively Messrs. Bryn. Norwegian minister to the United States, and Ritter, Swiss minister, who have both spoken sympathetically of the Ford plan.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
RABBI BERLIN SPEAKS.

Rabbi pr. Meyer Berlin of Ger many was the guest of the local He- brews fin Talmud Torah hall yester- day. In his address he related how the Jews are fighting in. every army in the world and declared that the time is ripe for American Hebrews to assist in making a permanent home for Jews in Palestine.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
SCHOOL HAS GOOD TIME.

Members of the Hebrew Sundd school had good time yesterds when a party was held in connectic with the regular meeting of tfi classes. The children brought rs treatments and the teachers furnis1 ed them with candy. Next Sunda the school children will give a pls at the Lyceum at 2:30 o'clock Tn directors of the school have donate S5 to the Jewish war relief fund.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
TO GIVE CANTATA.

church will render the beautiful can tata, "The Coming of the King" a the special Christmas evening servic at the church. Rehearsals will com mence in a few days The piece which was rendered on a previous occasion by the choir is one of the most beautiful. known to music.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Doric Council, R and S. M.

The regular meeting of Doric coun- cil, R. and s. M., will be held Wed- nesday evening in Masonic hall at 8 o'clock. Degree work will be con- ducted and at the close refreshments will be served
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Leading Star Lodge.

Leading Star lodge, $. of B., will hold a regular meeting tomorrow eve- ming at 7:30 o'clock in Electric hall. All officers should attend and two candidates will be balloted on. Fol- lowing the business meeting there will be a masquerade to which all mem bers and friends are invited.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Masons' Big Time Tonight.

Tonight will be a big occasion in the annals of Harmony lodge, A. F. &s A. M, as District Deputy William J. Rawlings will make an official visit to the lodge and after the degree work WI b1e an informal dinner.
 President William A. Shanklin of Wesleyan university will be present as one of the post prandial speakers, as will the Rev. Warren F. Cook, pas tor of the Methodist church.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Gen. Ameglio Society.

The General Ameglio society met Eesterday and elected the following of- Rcers. President-A. Di Beneditto. Vice president-D. L. Faletti. TrGasurer-V. Parvano. l Secretaries-C. Alderuccio, S. Pas 'amani.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
DaIy Council, K. of c.

' The first degree will be conferred Ion class of eight candidates at the meeting of Daily council, K. of G. in the meeting hall of the council in
 Hanna's block tomorrow evening" A socia1 session will follow the business
 neesing, and a card tournament will
 be held with suitable prizes for the
 Ninners.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

ing Thursday evening, December 16, when action will be taking on recon mendation relative to changes in the constitution and reorganization, which were offered by the national council at their last meeting.
 Officers for the coming term will nominate and the social committee will furnish refreshments.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
w. l.. Morgan Lodge, K. of P.

The lodge will be called in business ,lsession promptly at 8 o'clock tomor- row evening in Vega hall. Final re- ports of the entertainment commit tee on the recent anniversary will be read. Preparations will be made for > the semi-annual election of officers A full attendance is desired
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

Among the passengers arriving from Liverpool on the White Star liner Belgians, two of them were connected with the government of that country under King Albert They are Cheva- Her Edmond Carton de Wiart (No. 3, Mime. Carton de Wiart (No. 4), Alloys Van de Were, minister of finance tNo. D, and Baron Ernest de Carton (No. D. Baron de Carton is the Belgian minister to China and is on his way to his post in Picking. M. Van de Were and the Chevalier de Wiart will spend some time in the
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
T,aides' Auxiliary, A. O. H.

The Ladies' Auxiliary, A. Q. H., Will
 hold a regular meeting in Electric &hall Friday evening. All members 3areA4expected to be present, as the election of officers will take place.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Dorcas Social, 1T. of HI.

Dorcas Social, Temple of Honor, will meet Thursday evening at the home of A. c. Beebe, 52 Lincoln street. Important matters will be dis cussed.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Phenix Lodge.

Phenix lodge, I. O. O. F., will meet Wednesday evening when the initia- tory degree will be conferred on class of candidates.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

United States to study conditions in the industrial and manufacturing centers to find out what can be done after the war, when the Belgians will require all kinds of commodities to rehabilitate their country. The Bel gians know what will be needed there and wish to ascertain just what the United States will be able to supply. Mme. de Wiart, whose picture is shown, is not the Mime. Carton de Wiart, who was in prison in Belgium for three and a half months. That lady is the wife of the Belgian minis ter of justice, who was released two months ago.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Martha Chapter, No. 21, o. E. $.

The annual meeting for the election of officers of Martha chapter, No. 21, Q. E. S., will be held Thursday even- ing.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Auxiliary $. of V.

Auxiliary No. 1, Sons of Veterans. Fill -~eld it's annual inspection a t
 special meeting in G. A. R. hall friday night at 7:3O o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
|artha Washington Council, ID.

Members of the degree team of )artha Washington council, D. of A., till please be on hand early tonight ( initiate number of candidates. he Past Councillors association of bnnecticut will meet with this buncil tonight and all members are fged. to attend as important busi- kss will be transacted. Refreshments ts
 II be served.
 Ncw Britain Council, O. U. A. M.
 New Britain council, No. 8, o. U.
 M. will hold an important meet
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

A daughter has been born to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Farmer of West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Stanley Woman'S Relief Corps.

Stanley Woman's Relief corps sll elect officers at it's meeting Wedres day afternoon. A full attendance is requested
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

Y. M. c. A. Activities.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Sir Francis Drake Lodge, No. 429.

Sir Francis Drake lodge will hold regular meeting Thursday at 7:3O p. m., when the recently elected r. ficers will be installed by D. D. w. E. Woods and staff. There will be a large class of candidates initiated and the newly organized orchestra is ex- pected to make it's first appearance. There will be large delegations from Bristol, Hartford and South Manclles- ter to witness the work as put on by the local degree team. A good time is assured to all.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
FRATERNAL NEWS

Contributors to the Fraternal col- umn published every Monday In the Herald are notified that lodge notices for publication on the same day must be submitted not later than Ii o'clock a. m. Otherwise they will not be published. This rule will be strictly adhered to. Write on one side of the paper only and do not abbreviate. Mo- tices of whists will not be published
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

ary repairs, advertising, travelling e1 penses, or allowance for depreciation
 VaIue of ProductS
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
Lazy Birds

The "mound fowls" Of Australia
and New Guinea construct mounds
of decayed leaves for their nests.
In these the eggs are laid and cov-
cred over with the same material
The warmth engendered by the de-
composition of the leaves causes the
eggs to hatch, and the young In due
time burrow their way out C. life
and the open air. Thes biIas are
regarded as the LATEST 4 al the
feathery kingdom. Ne. to them
come the common blackbirds OF
America for laziness. These 'ack-
birds never build nests of their own,
but lay their eggs in the nssts OF
other birds and leave them to be
hatehed by foster mothe. THs is
an unfortunate imposition on the
smaller birds, as the blackbird's
young is so large when first Matched
that be soop crowds the smaller
birds out of the nest and has il aU
- htxneaA ----HzGzs>-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
HELPS CONvlCTS TO REFORM
Splendid Work Being Done by offIoiais
of John Howard Industrial home
at Boston.

What society shall do with dis
charged prisoners is slowly but sure
ly being solved by the John Howard
Industrial home at Boston, which
celebrates its twentieth anniversary
soon. A most pathetic object Is the
discharged prisoner, who thinks ev-
cry passer-by sees the prison stigma
upon him. This saps his courage
and he slips back again until once
more he is associating with crimi-
nails. The Howard home seeks to
furnish him with grip upon a new
life.
During the last 20 years nearly
$1,000 discharged prisoners have
been cared for by the home until po-
sitions have been found for them.
The home was founded in 1890 by
the present superintendent, Albert
Arnold, and several other workers.
"I am sometimes asked" says Su-
perintendent Arnold, his kindly face
beaming good nature, 'how many
men are deserving of helpf | al
ways reply that al are good men
Every one has good points.
"Too much criticism is directed
against them for the slightest errors
All they need is encouragement in
order to forget the old life and stari
tho new"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
WkTERNiRKs.
They Are Stamped In the Paper BY
Patterns of Wire.

The discovery of the watermark
was the result of an accident, prob
ably thousand years ago. Parch-
ment was then made of vegetable
pulp, which was poured in a liquid
state into a sieve. The water drip
ped out from below, and the thin
layer of pulp that remained was
pressed and dried. When dry it
was found to bear upon it the
marks of the fiber that composed
the bottom of the sieve.
These fibers seem to have been
twisted reeds, and the mark they
left on the parchment took the
form of vide lines running across
and across diagonally. In those
days the watermark was regarded
as a blemish since the fiber was
thick and coarse and the deep i'm
preston made on the paper proved
drawback in writing.
The Cvill of the scribe found
many yawning gap to cross Oh
the surface of the manuscript
"switchback rupture" il has beer
termed b., when wire was sub
stituted for foer in the sieve. say.
a writer in the Denver Republican
the lines OF the watermark grew
thinner and less conspicuous.
The possibilities of the useful.
ness of the watermark became ap-
parent by degrees. It was first
found to be of service in preventing
the forgery of books and manu-
scripts. Many a bogus copy Of q
rare work has been detected be-
cause tie counterfeiter failed to
take into account the watermarks
Of the original.
The watermark of many pre-
cious manuscript in the worlds mu-
seums is alike its glory and its
safeguard. And in the sphere of
bank notes and paper money every
where the watermark is most use
full in protecting the notes from
imitation.
The term "watermark" is in re-
atty misnomer since the mark
is actually produced by wire. Wire
Is fashioned into the desired pat
tern, figure or lettering. This is
inserted beneath the sheet in the
last stages of its manufacture and
while the paper is still capable Of
receiving the impression, and the
wire device stamps itself into the
sheet.
Ordinary note paper held up to
the light reveals hundreds of par
allel lines running up and down,
betraying the fact that the paper
was made on a wire foundation.
To this the paper owes its smooth
ness and its even texture.
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Popular Sc,ence Monthly.

Hear =. 81 - At 1.
headwateT> u lie ...I - VIII
a falling barometer and indications
of food IL the ale, the Plthe-
canthropus changed his mind ard
frankly admitted it TO Noah. His
manner was that OF chastened and
softened person.
"You monkeyed too long," said
the patriarch. eve gave you a
chance to come in with us, and you
wouldn't take it. Now we have ar
ranged for all the stock We care
about trying to float"
The general liquidation which fol
lowed had the usual effect upon alI
but the insiders-Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
THE WAYS OF JAPAN.
You Are Never Sure Of Privacy, Ever
While Taking Bath.


AS one steps before the wild
open doors of the reception roor
or into the court or the kitchen,
the case may be, the host ar
proaches and greets with low bov
followed by tho hostess and usual
one or more Of the maids, wi
kneeling, bend to the floor. I
salutation are returned, word
exchange - ap, about lie roo
or the me- thHt j. 70 be rTe;
and the gust seat a m>e. on
low porch or platform that
rounds the entrances and ref
his shoes o. sandals, leayln
on the ground. If one wears :
japanese Goth shoe and straw S;
dal, as | did some of the time, {
feet are al ays washed in a wood
basin of water brought by q ma
who come Gathering around IL
outside Of the house on woodc
clogs to b. ng it and sets it dow
before one N the ground. A lit
towel is br lght. too, unless ons, :
usual, has lis most useful of art
cles about person.
Then t vue~t st ps In, il stoc
ing feet arcfoot. and, prece3
by .erv T. 20 y through
open roou often between a do
line of q ie people Of The he
who are wing TO the floor.
enters the ..oom allotted to him
there seats himself cross legged
a cush on or the matted floor /
fore & inv charcoal fire in braz
and re tsat least pretends to
if he is a '-re;gner-until disreg
for Ger my gets the better of /
and h p an easier positio
PrescG q demure or SIN
inc 1t. : rosy cheeks a.
fancifu.l n Tx kimono, vi
kneels o, tlIte -, lides open Il
paper dooc, s, kneels al
closes it, trings e things to IT,
center of the room and, kneelin'
pours out a wee cup of tea to Il
gaest-or each of the guests. TIL.
done. she bends her forehead to I
floor and patters out, opening q.
closing the door, as before. II Il
guest is an honored one some dai
ty, such as bean jelly or cakes {
raw dough rolled in pink a
green powder, is brought with t
tea. Then the guest steps out {
the porch to wash, and as he drit
his face he looks st the little CT
tured garden or of to the distan
valley or forest or mountain or sea
Returning to his room, he
most of the time alone until tn
coming OF the meal or, if it chance
to be afternoon or evening, unit
the announcement comes that 9Th
bath is ready" One is never entire
ly alone. Access to the room is a
ways free on several sides, and hos
visitor or servant may come in E
any time. One becomes used
this and learns to like it in mo
ways. There is nothing hidden.
makes life simple and informal an
more natural. We found it a di
advantage sometimes when we ha
too many visitors whose curiosit
got the better Of them. but we q
ways took it in good part, fndir G
amusing rat!,or than annoyin =
Robert Van Week Anderson
Popular Sc,ence Monthly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
conditions on short notice.
is TERROR OF THE HOSTESS
Dnpunctual Quest Seldom RealIzoi
How S$so Is UpsettIng the
Household.

The unpunetual guest is the ter
For of the hostess unless she has the
means and inclination to cross the
palm of each servant Of the house
with gold. In that case degree OF
iaziness will be tolerated which, il
member of the family were con-
cerned, would be met with threats OF
departure. Not every procrastinat-
ing guest is rich, however, and when
one OF the imp .cunious or grudg-
ing ones arrives py train later than
the one upon which she was expected
1t is the signal for rebellion. From
she moment she enters the door un-
II her departure the mistress Of the
household Is in a state Of continual
unessiness lest the delinquent shall
not be wen served, or that domes
&c crisis will be precipitated. Why
cold breakfasts and rooms not done
up promptly do aot IN time reveal
70 the procrastinators that they an
upsetting household and demorsl.
iging the routine Of each servant, d
. question that has never been an
yvered; but vhsn q hint h thrown
Dut to them q 70 the inconvenience
caused the reply e vey opt to be
sOh! dou't mind M II I can only
have those last few forty winks;
sever think If breakfast is cold o.
not" and the hostess can say nc
more. But her mental VOW, wher
Eeodby is eventually said, Il usu'
~ ydhsRsd to
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10

Uncle Ephraim Raylfense-Why,
that's a perfect picture of my old
hossl What'll you sell it fur, mis-
ter?
Artist (who has been sketching
in the neighborhood)-W Well, when
that painting is finished it will be
worth 800 anyhow.
Uncle Ephriam-Ain't there go
in to be nothin' else in 1t?
Artist = No, nothing but the
horse
Uncle Ephriam-Well, you can't
sell If anyw here's around here fur
10 500. Everybody knows I've of
fered the hoss himself time an
ag'in fur SIS an take it out In
6uck.-Chics0o TrihnnA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-10
Nearly Inrcuen.

A stranger entered a church II
the middle of the sermon and seat
ed himself in the back pew. After
awhile he bean 70 fidget. Leaning
over to the white haired nan a his
side, evidently al old Der OF
the congregation, he " ed:
"IIow long has lie "e"'' preach
ing
Thirty or forty ye.. think,
the old man answered. Il don't
know exactly"
'1'l stay then," decided the
stranger. "He mus. be nearly
done."-EverYbody's Magazine.