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New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
WAR EDUCATION TO
 NORTHERN FINNS
Practically 0pportuniSts in Mat
 terS Of Belief

(The National Geographic Society," stirring military times will prove a liberal education to one of the most conservative of peoples, Russia s northern Finns-those of the prov inces of the lake and forest district neighboring. Finland proper-who have persisted in a stubborn doubling of civilization since Peter the Great built Russia's European window, Petrograd, to let it's light in upon them, Says a War primer just is sued by the National Geographic so- ciety, which gives a sketch of the religious beliefs of these taciturn hunters, trappers, and fishermen. The statement continues:
 ''The foremost scepticism of these wilderness-dwel is that of Chris tianity, which come to them through the Russians. Not that they are averse to the doctrines of the Ortho- dox church, but, being an unimagina- tive, practical people. one bad harvest or meagre hunting season works more disastrously upon their faith than all the writings of the philoso- phers would ever do. Nominally,- these northern Films are Christians and Orthodox. In reality, most of them are practical vpportunists in matters of belief.
 Old Religion Practical.
 '"The old religion of the Films, like the people themselves, was thorough ly practical, prosaic. frankly utili-
 
 world existed merely so that their people, the Films, might convince them with argument or cajolerie to make harvests p:entiful and hunting good.
 Although civilization has spread it's influence through their lands, the Old Finnist belief survives on in the fold of the Orthodox church in its an- cient characteristic of blount, un- vanished utilitarianism. The Finn rays for good harvests, large catches, plentiful game, increase for his herds He tells God in straightforward, un- adorned, childlike phrases when he wants his grain to ripen or that his herd is about to increase and, there fore needs special attention. He complains to God in the same confid- ing way when his taxes seem too heavy or when his property is stol- en. He is not given to the transports of mysticism, nor is he tenacious or precise about articles of creed. "He is concerned about averting | the attentions of evil spirits and about I discoura ging unwelcomed visits from | his dead So, although a Christian, he places food upon the new-made grave and eXhorts it's occupant to 1 stay away
 Appeal to Russians God. "These northern Films made no difficulty about accepting Christiani- | ty. When harvests failed, or other misfortunes overlook them, they na- | turally applied to the God of the Rus l sians for assistance, and if convinced 1 that He was the most potent, aban- doned the old gods without regret. | The following specimen. prayer of a 1 northern Christian Finn, addressed to
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
AMERICAN MAIL IS
 SEIZED BY BRITISH
Taken From Dutch and Norwegian
 Ships on Way to Holland

Berlin, Dec. 2S, by Wireless to Say ville.-Seizures by the British govern men of American mail from two steamships on their way to Holland is reported in a Rotterdam despatch given out today by the Overseas News Agency.
 According to the news agency's des- patch the vessels from which mail was taken are the Dutch steamship Nieuw Amsterdam, from New York for Rot terdam, and the Norwegian steamship Christian Michelsen. New York for Rotterdam.
 Took South American Mail
 Advices from Amsterdam, the news agency also states, are that British authorities took from the steamer Tubantia, a Dutch vessel plying be- tween Amsterdam and South Ameri- can ports, all the South American mail for Holland she had on board.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
ING THOUSAND
 DOLLARS A DAY
h Ambulance Work In Paris hres Former Ambassador To France.

York, Dec. 2S.-The American
 hoe work in Paris is costing a
 d dollars a day, according to
 Bacon, former ambassador to
 MT. Bacon, one of the heads work, arrived in New York to-
 the steamer New York, after |Lbroad since November The bf the work had been greatly he'd, he added.
 Id McMahon, connected with a line signalling company with |arters at Boston, who has been |sia another passenger. The ns, he said, were now receiving dous quantities of munitions his country and Japan, and in ing, in his opinion, will launch r great drive against the Ger New York had an exceedingly trip. One second cabin pas
 was thrown down the stair nd seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
NOT IN PLOT CASE.
Young Hungarian Denies Making Bombs to Destroy Munition Vessels.

New York, Dec. 2S-Anton F. Men police found large quantity of acids and chemicals used in the manufac- ture of high explosives, today pleaded guilty to violating the tenement house act in having explosive or inf1am- mable materials in his home, and was sentenced to one year in prison.
 Mente stoutly denied that he had intended to make bombs to be used in destroying munition vessels or fac tories, contending, that he fitted his room up as a laboratory because he wished to study chemistry.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

the favorite Russian saint, St. Nicho- las, illustrates his position:
 " Look hert, Nichoas-god! Perhaps my neighbor, little Michael, has been slandering me to you, or perhaps he will do so. If he does, don't be- lieve him. I have done him no ill and wish him nont. He is worth less boaster and a babbler. He does not really honor you, and merely plays the hypocrite. But I honor you from my heart; and, behold, I place a taper before you! -.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

For Settlement of all Kinds of In
 ternational Differences.

Albany, N. Y., Dec 2S-Papers in- cooperating the Worlds Court league were filed with the secretary of states office today. The object of the league, as set forth in the papers, is ITO advocate the establishment of a worlds court for judicial investiga- ton and settlement of all kinds of in- ternational differences.
 Thirty directors are named, includ- ing Oscar $. Straus; John Hays Ham mond and Alton B. Parker, New York; James Brown Scott, Washing ton; Henry R. Rathbone, Chicago; Augustus Bush, St. Louis and D. c. Stokes, Trenton, N. J.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
WANT THE MONEY FIRST.

al meeting yesterday afternoon
 decided not to make any repairs he municipal 'icehouse until af- the money had been appropriated the common. council tomorrow It. While it is probable that the hcil will favor the expenditure of loo, as proposed by the board of |nce and taxation, the commission
 have decided to wait until the 3 is passed.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
"PUTS" OPEN HOUSE

The Putnam Phalanx will hold open house at the armory in Hartford on New Years day. There will be a prize shoot from until 3 o'clock and at 1 o'clock a turkey dinner will be served. The second of the seasons series of assemblies will be held on the evening of January and on the following evening the monthly meet ing of the command will take place.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
MANY DEER KILLED.
Supt. Champion Fears Report of
 1000 Is Only Half of Actual Number.

Hartford, Dec. 2S.-According to Superintendent Crampton of the state game and fish commission, the num- Der of deer reported to him up to date, as killed in Connecticut since August l, has reached very nearly 1000 and he believed that number only about one half the actual killings
 ''There will be no deer left to pro- tect by the time the next general as- sembly meets,' said he.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
MAY GFT SHELTER.

3ecretary A. H. Andrews has receiv- letter from the railroad officials
 king that the matter of the shelter the platform at the Berlin depot 5 been thoroughly looked into and 1t specifications have been submitt- to the executive board. The To- committee is confident that the htter will be received favorably by at body.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
MRS. ANDREWS ESTATE.

An inventory of the estate of Mrs. Emma P. Andrews was filed in the burt of probate today by E.. w.. khuItz and E.. H. Munson. It con- [sts of property at 32 Grand street, hlued at $3,900 and personal proper Y valued at $200.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
HOME INQUIRY.

ttford, Dec. Ex-Governor Hol-
 said today he would shortly meeting of the executive com e of the Soldiers Home to con-
 the report of the board which tly investigated complaints of i'd soldier inmates. Members of committee have been furnished typewriter copies of the report. may be held next week.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
POS SURVIVORS.
Rescued From French Steamer Sunk
 by Submarine.

London, Dec. 2S, 11:OS a. m.-"The number of survivors from the French steamship Vile De Le Ciotat, whose sinking in the Mediterranean by a submarine was announced yesterday, is given in Reuter- despatch from Malta as POS. The despatch confirms previous advices that 80 persons lost their lives. The steamship was off the Island Of Crete when sunk
 Survivors landed at Malta corrc- borate the statement that the Vile De La Ciotat was torpedoed without warning.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
HEAVY STORM IN ENGLAND.
Terrible Gale Spells Christmas Fes
 tivity of Boxing Day.

London, Dec 2S, 3:35 a. m.-Box- ing day yesterday, the annual holiday on which messengers and letter car riers are remembered with Christmas boxes was largely spoiled for the Eng fish people by a terrible gale, which ragged throughout the day and night. The storm was accompanied by a drenching rain and much damage was done to property.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
TWO WILD SWANS.

Hartford, Dec. 2S.-Superintenden John M. Crampton of the fish and game commission has received two wild swans from California and has placed them in the state game pre- serve in Madison. They had been on exhibition at San Francisco. George D. Buck of Naugatuck has given a reindeer to the commission and this has also been sent to Madison.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
DAILY SNOWBALLS COP.

New Haven, Dec. 2S.-John Daily of New Britain was fined $5 and costs for breach of the peace, in this city yesterday. It was alleged in police court that Daly playfully walloped Policeman Chris Pagan of the Central police station with a hunk of ice and snow Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Mrs. Lucy E. Cryne has sold land and buildings at 96 Wallace street to w. w. Hanna.
 The Bodwell Land Go. today trans ferred to August Monsees three lots on Roxbury Road, Belvidere.
 The Central Realty Co. sold to Clayton A. Parker property at Cherry and Ellis streets
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

The engagement of Ernest Herman Noren of New York to Miss Clara Henrietta Sonntag of the same city is announced MT. Noren is a former local young man and is at present vis- iting in this city.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
COM. TOWERS IMPROVED

Reports received regarding County Commissioner Joseph Towers condi- tion today were to the effect that he is steadily improving and is now able to sit up and be around the house.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

Whether Christmas finds the sur~ viving European soldier intrenched at the front, irnmured in fortress or lying wounded in hospital, at this sea- son he finds that his folks back home have held him in loving remem- brance Special efforts have been
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
|GREECESE
 Y FOR ALLIES
[ral Powers Can h. r. Fand Pressure of War

D. 26, via Paris, 11:30 D
 )-In the course or an
 lay with General Cas-
 of the French general
 Constantine expressed
 e Central empires would
 sist indefinitely the econ-
 specially the financial,
 he war. General Castel-
 rted the Kings opinion
 statement to the Asso-
 sovereign asked the handler why by the slow
 operations they had per-
 rushing of Belgium and the failure of the Dar- lpaign. General Castel-
 was that nobody denied tunate results were ex- tettable.
 See War As Whole.
 be most highly desirable" declared, Eff Belgium and
 still intact and if Rus bay be revictualed by way Ranelles, but we must see
 a whole. It would be le of jeopardizing final (which alone we have the hk, to undertake the mili- without the most complete
 and every assurance of manly possible.
 rials and forces are not lowever, painful the result may be, it is truly crim- off half-cock. Remember !, where the Russians so the Malakoff Tower with nd round cannon balls. 1e German line today is d Iakoff Towers with other d. as the Russians finally l to give up so must the I have given three sons, more; but their lives too q, if need be, that victory nplete."
 ec. 28, 5:15 a. m.-"The between King Constantine Il Castelnau is being much l official circles at Athens," atin.
 ereign seems to have been favorably by the generals sition Of the situation of n all fronts.
 g renewed to General Cas- assurance that his army q fight against us, and once ssed strong desire that his l not be doubted"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

made by all the warning governments to provide comforts for their men at Christmastide. The nurse in the pie
 ture is trying to bring a little cheer
 into the wounded soldiers life by adorning his surroundings with holi- day greenery.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
GEO. DODGE CRITICAL.

Council Bluffs, Ia., Dec. 28.-The kondition of General Grenville M.
 Dodge, who is ill at his home here, |WRs today reported as critical.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

not use starch; if little stiffening fl 2 needed, dissolve two Jumps ofSsuga'
 in a basin of water. This will give all the stiffening that is needed. !
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

When the butcher cuts your rit| roast, consider the bones. For in( stance, if you ask him to cut tive ribs indicate that you wish him to cut th1 roast off close to the third rib. in thi3 way you get the meat of the second rib without paying for the extra bond which weighs considerable.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28

When the weather is cold enough} to make ice, reduce the ice bill by sets ting pails of water out to freeze.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-28
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

If the meat provided is expensive, balance things by serving inexpensive. vegetables and dessert
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-06

OF many bad places He did not
have the wind with him either. for
he kicked rs good towards the east
a. he did the west end of the f1eld.
To John Dugan. John Marshalis big
center, belongs much credit. for this
youngster certainly played a great
game after he was sent In to take
Taylor's place In the middle OF the
line In the secSnd period Three
times he recovered the hail after FUN
h'es. and enc or them probably
saved John Marshall from heing ad-
ministered defeat by the invading
footbaliists. TIL local line was
practically impregnahle. and only on
q few occasions did the Maury backs
succeed in penetrating II for substan-
tiai gains.
For Maury the work OF Turnbull
and Williams on the wing positions,
the great defensive work of the back
iieid men. and the stellar tackling of
Captain Holtzelow at the middle sta
ton, featured.
Sales was hurt IN the last quarter
ard had TO be taken off the field
The lineup and summary follow.
J. No Positions Maurvo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-06

Eyes of football enthusiasts
throughout this section of the United
States are today turned to Charlottes-
vile. where this afternoon the Uni
versity of Virginia and Vanderbilt,
OF Nashville, Tenn. will stage the
Southern football classic Of the sea-
son.
From present indications the day
will be an ideal one for an exhibition
of the fall pastime. and the game
should be one of the best ever staged
on Lambeth Field. According to a
telegram received from Charlottes-
Vile last night. people from practical
ly every section OF the South. esp =
cialiy Virginia and Tennessee, are
pouring into the town, and practically
all OF the rooms in the hotels and
lodging houses have been taken. In
dications point to a record crowd.
Word was received last night to the
effect that a few more tickets are
left in the Virginia section OF Lam
beth Field. and they will be disposed
Of this morning on the train. An
excursion will be run today to Char
lottesville and a large number OF
Richmonders have expressed their In
tentions OF going to witness the clash.
The Vanderbilt squad. twenty
strong, arrived in Charlottesville
early yesterday afternoon and went
Immediately to Lefevre Field. where
they held a secret signal drill, which
Ia sted more than an hour and . half.
Assistant Coach Manner, OF the Van
derbilt eleven, declared that ali of
the players stood the long trip wei,
and they are in the pink OF condition
for the game today.
The Virginia eleven held signal
drill early in the afternoon. and after
wards left for the home of DR.. Bar
ringer. located at the foot OF the
Lewis Mountain. where the PLAYERS
will remain until noon today. Trainer
Pop" Lanigan said that the players
conditions could not be improved ur-
on, and that all Of the Orange and
Blue boys are in the best OF shape
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-06
I igers to Battle
Indians Today
in Newport News

Williamsburg, Va, Nov. 5.--Twenty.
seven william and Mary pigskir
chasers, accompanied by the studen,
body will leave here tomorrow for
Newport News. where the Indians will
meet the Hampden-sidney Tigers In
the final gridiron clash Of 1915 be-
tween the two teams.
In spite OF injuries to several OF
the regulars the supporters OF the
Orange and Black have a feeling that
the Indians are going to turn the
tables on Coach Bernier's proteges,
because the new men are now more ex-
perienced than at the beginning of the
season, and are by no means in low
spirits over the games lost, but are
full of determination to prove the
contrary by coping the remainder
Of the games OF the championship
schedule, while the comparative scores
or the recent games. OF the teams with
Randolph Macon give the Indians a
slight advantage.
On Cary Field during the past week
strenuous practice has been INDUCED
In to prepare the team for Saturdays
setto, Coach Draper giving special at
tention to the backfield, while Doc
Marrow has been In charge OF the
line men. DAffy SCFlmfndEeS OF q
rough character with second string
men have been held. Captain wallace
has been shifted to the backfeld fill-
ing a gap In the secondary defense
that has troubled the coaches all sea
son, as we'll as adding much strength
to the offense. 1t Is very probable that
Stevens will take Wallace's place at
tackle because of his showing OF late
In applying the finishing touches for
the big game the team took a light
workout this afternoon In which most
OF the time was spent in signal prac-
tice and running new formations. AZ
ter the practice the coaches and sew
eral of the players held a consultation,
the methods by which to scalp the
Tigers being their subject.
William and Mary win lineup as
follows:
Green. left end; Stevens. left tackle;
Stryker. left guard; Wilson, center:
Hedrick. right guard: Early, right
tackle Copeland. right end; Gordon.
quarterback: Goslee. left halfback
Wallace, captain. right halfback
GAYLE. fullback.
The substitutes that made the trip
are; Lassiter, Robinson. Booth. West.
Chandler Parker, Ferguson. Doss.
T'lley, Mattox. Foreman, Edwards,
Woods, Carpenter. Brown, johnson ana
Wiley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-06
Seminary Winner
Over Tigers In
Tennis Matches

Hampden-Sidney. Va, Nov. 6.-Ths
members of the tennis squad of unior
Theological Seminary, who were at.
tending the recent Student Confer
ence at Farmville, requested tennis
match between the preachers and the
collegians. Relatively little attention
Is given to tennis here In the autumn
and most of the players were "ou'
of commission" The students. how
ever, very willingly accepted the chal-
lenge and arranged a series In singles
and doubles for Monday, November l.
Taylor, X. was matched with Ora
ham, J. and took two sets out OF three.
Symons was matched with Sterne and
gathered in both sets. In the af-
ternoon Taylor. X. and Turnbull were
matched against Graham, ]. and Tip
ton. The play was fast and at times
brilliant. but the fact that the visi-
tors were in excellent training, and
also showed superior team work,
enabled them to capture the entire
seres, rs. 6-4, ga.
The preachers deserved their VIC
tory, as they played high class tennis,
were cool and steady under fire. and
quick to take advantage of any open
ing in the opposing defense. They
also exhibited splendid type of
craftsmanship. II is a pleasure to
witness contests of this character. and
the ''Theologs" will always be wei
come on College Hill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-06

MRS. LANd'TRY IN PLAY
OF EXCEEDING INTEREST

For about the fifth time In sea-
son still young. theatrical art has
gone begging and q paltry hundred
people were present last night to wit
ness the performance of one who In
bygone days would have had them
standing around the rail. But youth
must have Its fling ard even though
this is an age OF come backs" the
people are becoming skept!cal and are
not likely to dock to see an aims s;
forgotten star, the responsibility for
whose success vested equally upon art.
notoriety and physical beauty. Traces
of the last are still evident, for time
has been most generous and. for her
reputed age, she is the youngest look
ing woman we remember to have seen.
Her play. written for aer by sidney
Grundy. and with the prosaic title OF
Mrs. Thompson" Is one OF unusual
interest and strength and the role and
It's requirements At her present quail
tications and age as admirably as her
handsome gowns do her still youthful
figure. The central figure. played by
Mrs, Langtry, IS woman of means.
The propriefrcss OF large department
store. One OF her heads OF depart
nents," solely for gain. woos her with
well-fe!gned ardor and wins her hand.
OF course the match turns out unhap-
PLY, but with a wonderful native cum
ming. Mrs. Thompson. while her
youthful husband squanders all he can
obtain. secretly invests the bulk of her
fortune IN the store OF an unthrifty
rival. who Immediately succeeds by
rapid bounds. Meanwhile, her daugh-
ter Gefxfog maternal adyice has also
made an unsuitable choice of a hus-
band. Both marriages are wrecked
but happily 30 for mother and daugh-
ter. who are reunited as the plot
reaches its only happy conclusion Mrs.
Langtry gave an admirably quiet and
forceful example of emotional acting.
dignined and impressive. A company
Of English actors rendered her almost
faultless support. And although the
work of each member deserves more
than a passing word. space forbids
allusion TO more than one. namely.
Mr.. Lionel Atwill. who played Marsden,
the man who deceitfully tricked into
marriage. loveIess on his part. the
nnsuspecting and trusting woman.
This young man gave a performn nee
strikingly vivid and intensely realistic
of one OF the meanest. most unnleas-
assigned an actor. The other charac-
tiers were almost as cleverly portrayed
and although the audience was prac-
tically a. cold and unappreciative as
II was small, the star and her sup
port gave a finished performance OF
an uncommonly strong play, and those
who think 1t worth while to attend
today will surely derive much pleas
ure therefrom. c. P.