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New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
CHAMBER WILL HELP
 IN TAKING CENSUS
Cooperation With Department Of Census to Obtain Facts Regard
 ing Manufacturers.

The New Britain Chamber of ate with the department of com merce, bureau of the census, in se- curing the complete census of New Britain's manufa cturers and Secre- tary A. H. Andrews today sent out notices to seventy manufacturers in the city to this effect.
 The chamber has a complete sup ply of blanks on hand which will be supplied when desired. "The experi- encc has been in the past" says the notice, that many of the manufac- turers have been overlooked and that the delay in filing returns and com piling information has been such that the published reports of the cen sus have been completed at such a late date that their value was greatly reduced. On this occasion every ef- fort is being made to have the re- turns compiled and printed with as little delay as possible and manu- facturerS are, therefore. requested by the department of commerce to send in their reports previous to January 15."
 A meeting of the committee on uniform hours and pra actices will be held at 3 o'clock tom orrow afternoon for the purpose of conferring with the provision dealers of the city. c
 Weekly reports of the conditions in Germany during the war, published by the American Association of Com merce and Trade, are on file at the office of the Chamber of Commerce.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12

reduce the number of councilmen and abolish the ward lines of the city, which is to be acted upon at this meeting.
 Tn the first place, however, I want to express my approval of a re- mark which I have heard several times and which has also appeared in print and which is to the effect that if the number of councilmen was re- duced better men would be elected to that position. Such a remark is, l believe, a reflection not only on the men who constitute the court of the common council at present but also on those who have previously been elected to that body, and it also re- fleets on certain classes of our citi- zens.
 Ours is. and should be, a repre- sentative government and all classes of citizens,' regardless of social or financial standing, have equal rights and should be allowed to elect such representatives as they may elect from among their own class, and to question the. ability of such men, it seems to me, unfair and un-American M spirit.
 If a majority of the revision com 1n1Ilee IaNOTS a IcQuCLlOn Tn the num- Der of the councilmen to be elected from each ward I would not oppose such a proposition, but I would strongly oppose any measure which seeks to abolish ward lines of the city or to change the present system of electing representatives to the city government I would also suggest that in case it is decided to reduce the common council that the matter of compensation for the members of said body be considered. The smaller the council the more work will de- volve on the individual members of same, and while it may be true, as has been stated that some of the stand ing committees might be abolished, nevertheless as the city grows and city business increases, more special committees will have to be appointed and if at that time the members of the council are at all conscientious about their work and the citys inter- ests they must give a good deal of their time to it and should therefore be compensated to some extent for their work.
 Hoping that you will convey my sentiments on this matter to the com mittee, and with the best personal re- gards, l am
 Yours very truly,
 "H. G. VOIGHT"
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
SALARY FOR MEMBERS
 OF C0UNClL---v0|CHT
Third WaTdeT Opposes Elimination
 Of Ward Lines in Elections.

Remuneration for mem bers of the common council if that body is re- duced in size is the recommendation of Councilman Henry G. Voight in letter to Mayor George A. Quigley to- day. Councilman Voight is opposed to the elimination of ward lines. If the reduction goes into effect he be- lieves the members should receive compensation.
 In the letter Councilman VOight expresses his disapproval of remarks which have been made regarding the quality of the council and which he considers of deroga tory nature.
 The letter follows:
 January II, 1915. Hon. George A. Quigley,
 Mayor of City of New Britain Dear. Sir:
 'I regret to advise that it will be i'm possible for me to attend the meet- ing of the charter revision committee for tomorrow night. there fore ] would like to express to you my ideas regarding the suggestion to
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
P. o. $. OF \. NEWS.
District President Stevens. of Ncri-
 den, Will Install Officers Tonight.

A regular meeting of Washington camp, No. 9, P. O. s. Of A, will be held this evening in Jr O. U. A. M.' hall, Hungerford Court.
 The following officers will be in- stalled by District President A. F. Stevens, of Meriden:
 Past President-Charlcs M. Tcm- plcman.
 President--Axel 0. E. Anderson.
 Vice President-Arthur H. John son. Master of Forms-George II. Oden- waldt.
 Conductor-Harry Fritzson.
 Financial ccretary-Frank C. Houck.
 Assistant Financial Secretary Frank F. Vile.
 Treasurer-Alfred l.. Thompson.
 Recording Secretary-W H. Willoughby.
 Assistant Recording Secretary Theodore F. Schuctze.
 1nspector-H. Houck.
 Guard-E. J. Anderson. Trustee For Eighteen Months Edward H. Parker. All members are used to attend .
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
INJJNS EAT HEARTY.
Raise Up Chiefs at Annual Pow Wow
 and Celebrate Occasion.

Matta bessett tribe. No. II, 1. o. R. M., met last evening. Deputy Great Sachem l.. M. Crawford, assisted by Deputy Great Prophet P. L. Daigle and Deputy Great Sannap Fl. B. Pfeiffer performed the ceremony of the raising up of chiefs, after which short talks were made by the broth CTS and visiting brothers. A Dutch supper and smoker was enjoyed after the meeting in the banquet room
 Tonight about twenty-five members will leave the center at 7:15 in spe- cial automobiles to assist Deputy Great achem J. Weigand. Jr. at the raising up of chiefs for wanna tribe No. r of MiddletOWn.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
Euents Tonight

Meeting of Washington Camp, No, 9, P. o. s. of A. Lyceum. Vaudeville and moving pictures at Keeney's. Moving pictures at FoN's.
 Meeting of New Britain Camera club at Murray's studio.
 Meeting of salesm anship class at the Y. M. C. A.
 Installation of officers at meeting of Valiant Hive, l.. o. T. M., in o. U. A. M hall, followed by turkey sup per
 Entertainm ent of mem bers of Stan ley Post. G. A. R., by A. G. Hammond Command, l.. $. w. V.
 disqualification of three degrees at m neeting of Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H.
 Entertainment of Tonic Temple, L. G. F., by Miss Gussie Wooding at her home, 242 Main street
 Installation of officers at meeting of New Britain Camp, M. W. of A.
 Annual banquet of the Loyal -Ad- dtjonal Benefit association at the New Britain club.
 Installation of officers at meeting of E,intracht lodge, o. D. H. &, in Bardecks hall
 Installation of officers at meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Spanish War Veterans.
 Installation of officers of the La dies T. A. &. 'B. society by County Di- rector Shanley. Of Indianola Council, D. of P, in Judd's hall.
 Annual meeting of Landers. Irary & Clark Mutual Aid association in new factory building
 Special meeting of the older mem berS of the Sunday school of tn } Swedish Bethany church and their parents at 7:45.
 Meeting of the standing com mttee of the First Congregational church at the parsonage.
 Meeting of Washington l.. Morgan lodge, K. of P, in Vega hall.
 Meeting of Canton Foster, No. 17, ?. M. l. o. o. F., in Jr. o. l.. A. M. hall
 Meeting Of New Britain Hive, No. II, l.. o. T. M.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
WANT BOXING LICENSES.
Committee Will Give Two Applicants
 Hearings Tonight.

Hearings on two applications for boxing licenses will be given this evening by the committee on licenses.
 w. w. Hanna. who has produced two successful shows here. is said to have applied for a license for Jan uary 2S His card is not completed.
 Myer P. Caplan, promoter of the latest boxing show. wants to produce another on February 1. He is try
 ing to arrange a twelve round bout between Leach Cross and Johnny CYoung) Lustig for his principal bout.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
TO START JOINT REHEARSALS.
Exchange Tickets For "The Red
 MilT' to Go on Sale Next Week.

The exchange tickets for ''The Red Mill' will be placed in the hands of the members of the chorus some time next week, the date to be announced later. As usual, the tickets will be printed only for the capacity of the house so that anyone purchasing ticket from a member of the chorus or the cast will be assured of a seat
 The joint rehearsals of the cast and the chorus will begin tomorrow night in the Masonic hall Since work on the production was first begun, the chorus and the cast have been rehearsed separately. The welding process will now be started The last single rehearsal of the chorus was held last week and the cast will be put through it's work alone tonight.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
NEUBAUER DISCIAIMS BLAME.
Says William Schmidt. q Baker Hid
 Goods He Is Accredited With

Louis Neubauer, who, it is alleged, hid several hundred dollars worth of stock and $395 in cash just before. he went into bankruptcy and was sued by his creditors, was given hearing before Referee Yeomans in the United States court yesterday. Judge George w Klctt appeared for the creditors and Attorney W. F. De- laney represented Neubaucr During his examination Neubauer blamed the whole thing on William Schmidt baker formerly in his employ. Schmidt ordered the goods and then hid them, he declared. The $395 he either lost or if was stolen from him he said
 The hearing was continued and Judge Frederick E. Hungerford was appointed trustee. Lewis Hove. K. W. Leach and J. F. Murphy were named as appra isers.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
French Remedy for
 Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors of France have for years used a prescription of vcgc- table oils for chronic stomach trouble and constipation that acts like a charm. One dose will convince you. Severe cases of years standing are often greatly benefited within "A hours. So many people are getting surprising results that we feel all persons suffering from constipation, lower bowel, liver and stomach troubles should try Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. It is now sold by all druggist.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
OFFICERS INSTALLED
 BY UNITY REBECCAH
District Deputy Grand Master and Suite Conduct Ceremonies of
 Installation.

Unity Rebecca lodge met last eve ming and entertained the officers of the Rebecca State Assem- bly,. Supper was served at 6:30. District Deputy Grand Master, Lima A. Parker and suite, installed the following officers for the coming year.
 Noble Grand-Mrs. Julia Bell.
 Vice Grand-Mrs. Eth hel Kissel- brac oh.
 Secretary-Mrs. Helen Sherman.
 Trustee-Mrs. Isa abella Neibling. Financial Secretary-Mrs. Julia Radil.
 Right Supporter of Noble Grand Mrs. Lena Wagner.
 Left Supporter Of Noble Grand Mrs. Adeline Zwick.
 Right Supporter of Vice Grand Mrs. Camille Paul.
 Left Supporter of Vice Grand-Mrs. Emma North.
 Conductor-Mrs. Rose Hockmuth. Warden--Mrs. Alice Zwick.
 Inner Guard--Mrs. Sadie Preau. Outer Guard-Mrs. Minnie Rowe. Pianist-Miss Edith Wright.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
ADDS FLAG TO COLLECTION

Through the courtesy of pr. Cath erne H.. Travis, the Norwegian flag has been added to the collection of flags used at the Burritt celebration. The Commonwealth club is the cus- todian of the collection and the flags are used in the decorations at the banquets of that organization. The flag was displayed for the first time at the banquet of the Commonwealth club last evening.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
SWEDISH PASTOR UNDECIDED.

Rev. c. F. Pihl said this afternoon that as yet he had made no decision as regards his call to the pastorate of the Cuyler Mission church in Chi cago. He will make known his plans on the matter in a few days. His con- gregation is very anxious for him to remain and awaits his decision with interest.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
ABOUT S2OO RAISED.
Bremen Will Hear Reports on Annual > Ball This Evening.

Reports on the annual ball given New Years eve by the Firemens s Pension and Relief association will be heard this evening at the meeting to be held at No. 1 Engine house. It is estimated that the profits from this years ball will be about $20O decrease of about S1O0 from that realized a year ago.
 This amount, however, is regarded as satisfactory in view of the hard time experienced in selling tickets this year in the face of such adverse circumstances. The fremen are grateful to the factories and business men who contributed so generously in buying tickets.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
QUARANTINE LIFTED.

pr. George T. Crowley announced today that the quarantine establishe ed on all roads into New Britain on Mo- vember 1 s has been removed and the transportation of cattle, swine, etc.. will be permitted from now on The quarantine was esta blished because of the fear that the foot and mouth disease would be spread if cattle were allowed to be taken from town to town
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
TO SPEAK IN HARTFORD.

Severin Johnson of this city will deliver an address on American Cit izenship and Naturalization" Wednes- day evening. January 20, before the National Federation of Swedish So- cieties of Hartford. That this is very interesting subject was proven last evening when Guy D. Gold of Brockton, Mass, spoke upon it before the Commonwealth club.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
PAINTERS UNION ELECTS.

The Painters Union elected the fol - lowing officers at a meeting held last evening:
 President-Charles Weare. Vice president-A. J. Lane.
 Financial Secrctary-James Patti son.
 Recording Secretary-Stanley Will Hams. Treasurer-M. T. Clark
 Trustees-A. C. Ptolomey, John Mesllill, Paul GlaSier.
 Warden-A. Turner
 Conductor-Edward Linn
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
GRANGE WHIST POSTPONED

The Grange Whist which was 10 have becn given this evening at tho homo of Mrs. Charles Dickinson of Kcnsington has been postponed until tomorrow night on account of the in- element weather.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First application gives relief. 50c.- a0Nt.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
77l.S

Sc is in New le funeral of a II Dairy Lunch. circle of St. Id a whist to-
 St. Mary's D. F., will meet a hall to install B, of 33s Main an enjoyable
 friends last rening was en- vas presented tile fire was rtment when g to the Park By caught fire. 1amage.
 mp. S. w. ". Il hold a joint hall tonight. Lrd will be the later in the will be served. Enoch. of 151 rejoicing over I'll, born last b of Redlands, dstOr of the hurch, has sent 
 @ city of the D daughter, on gley stated to- be present at legislature to- Hertha lodge, rsday evening CTS will be in hates initiated.
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
EcE l QU1N1NE
f' ends severe in few

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 ng a dose of .' every two
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 pgge ed-up nos-
 in the head, Tor nose run Rche, dullness, bat. sneezing,
 Quit blowing |ur throbb ping he world gives
 Tapes Cold
 only 25 cents l acts without hnd causes no le you get the
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
.AINNENT.

AlN MEN1. |nsky company hmnar school e third of the
 association se-.
 It is an ex- e school audi E, be the mec- E evening.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
.. Notice!
 Tip Top Barber Shop
 6 Main Street
6 Main Street

We cordially invite the general pub lie, or, any health officer to inspect OUR NEW SANITARY BARBER SHOP.
 Respectfully
 JAMES \. GALLO, Prop.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12

D. F., will meet
 h hall to install
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12
Moving pictures at Fox's.

Meeting of New Britain Camera club at Murray's studio.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12

Igley stated to-
 be present at legislature to-
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12

circle of St. i'd a whist to-
 St. Mary's
New Britain herald., 1915-01-12

Meeting of salesmanship class at tn e Y. M. C. A.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03
WRITTEN TEXTBOOK.
The Farber Forum Publishes This
Interesting Book Story.

J. J. Fields, a veteran citizen of
Farber, brings to the Forum a very
old, but well preserved relic, writ
ten arithmetic There is not print
ed word in the book, but all rules,
and questions are hand-written. The
book wa the property of his wife,
Martha Kicks, when she went to
school in Lincoln county, near Troy,
and who was about ten years old at
that time.
The first several pages of the book
are devoted to the Rule of Three"
defined as follows: by the Rule of
Proportion, or Rule Three, we ascer-
tain the proportion which numbers
have to each other. 1t is called the
Rule of Three because there are
three terms given to find fourth"
"Tare and Fret" is term used,
which is not known in modern calcu-
lation, with this explanation: "Tare
and Fret are allowances made to the
buyer on some particular articles.
Tare is the weight of box, bag, barrel
or whatever contains the goods sold.
Fret is the allowance made for vast
age"
Fellowship" is another obsolete
term then in use. Fellowship is a
rule to divide the gain or loss which
may arise in partnership (when the
stock of each partner is not equal)
proportionally among them"
Mixed, compound and proper frac-
tions are designated Vulgar Frac-
tons"
The book bears the date of 1S43 in
two places, which would indicate
that it was used 70 years ago.
BY request, or otherwise, some
youthful admirer had written the
following autograph on the last
page:
1.-THE rose is red, the violet blue,
the pink is pretty, and so are you"
In the back of the book was notice
of sale of Joshua Kicks, her broth
err, dated Jan. IT, 1854.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Missouri stockman; Sterling p,
Carter of Audrain county, April 10,
contraced to deliver between May 20
and June to w. W. Johnson of Mex
leo $40 head of clipped Western
lambs at IS per cwt. He has given
these lambs personal attention
all winter and fitted them with the
purpose of topping the market Mr..
Carriers ability as a feeder is recog-
nized thruout this section of the
country and he is usually always"in
the pie" when big shipment of any
kind of stock from Mexico brings
the top of the market, Mr. Carter
bought a new Buick touring car last
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03
RURAL SCHOOL NOTES.
By w. Clyde johnson.

Last week was spent very pleas
antly as well as profitably in coven-
ton with the county superintend-
ents at Jefferson City. Superintend-
ent Gass had prepared an excellent
program. Altho there were several
disappointment because of business
and high wa ter still he always had
friend who never failed him and who
made good as substitute.
Some of the interesting subjects
we discussed were: School Board
Conventions, Teachers Meetings,
The Course of Study, Classification,
IAlternation, County Superintend-
ents' Visitation, Rural School APP
proval, Reading Circle, Teacher
Training Teachers, School Fairs,
Consolidation, Examinations, Grad
uation and Free Text Books. In
fact, the program was so full that we
could not discuss these subjects as
much as we wished. We were adj
dressed by the Governor, Mr.. Gass,
representative from the different
Normals and the State University.
Mr.. Melcher and Dr. Pearce of Kan
sas City and DR.. Paul H. Linn.
On Tuesday night reception was
given by the Governor, which was
we'll attended and greatly enjoyed,
especially by those who dance.
Thursday night we were entertained
by Mr.. Gass and his good wife. All
were made to feel quite at home and
a very good time was enjoyed. The
evening was spent in conversation,
drinking punch and listening to
speeches made by Mr.. Gass' friends,
Hugh Stevens, Jack Blanton, Super
intendent Baker and others.
In his address of welcome Gov
ernor Major informed us that he had
set apart June 16 and II. as Good
Roads Days. hope this year that
in each school district the people will
organize for the two days. If we
, can do this l believe much good can
be done getting the roads to the
{ school house in shape and a social
: good time can be enjoyed if the WON
! en- cooperate to furnish the din
: ner, Then, too, believe that we
shall see some Of the needs about
: the school premises and will see to II
+; that everything is clean, sanitary
: beautiful, in good shape to receive
/. the children when they move int
their new home.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03
THE JITNEY ArYTsERY.

The elusive "jitney bus" idea
seems to have been traced to its lair
at last. Ever since this convenient
transportation device has swept a
cross the country, curious-minded
folk have been trying to discover the
meaning and origin of the phrase.
1t has dawned on the slowly compre-
hending East that 'jitney" is a slang
word for nickel" supposed to have
been in vogue somewhere or other
before it won universal recognition
by being coupled with the ultra
modern autobus. But where the
term came from has remained a
mystery Now comes a retired cav
airy officer with a magnificent name
of George Washington Lee, and in a
letter to the New York Sun calls at
tentiOn to this little jingle which
has long been common, he says,
among the French-speaking negroes
of Louisiana:
=. Motions jetnee danz Ii trou.
EFT parcourons sur la rue.
Motions jetnee-si non vous
Promenez au nu!
For the benefit OF those who can't
figure out the dialect French, it
might be traslated as follows:
Put nickel in the slot
For a ride along the street
Put a nickel inf not,
March along in your bare feet.
"Jetnee," pronounced "jet-nay," is
then the original form of the word
'iitney," and the only new thing
there is about the jitney bus is the use
of electricity instead of mule power.
It's as distinctly Southern as sweet
potatoes, molasses and mint iulep.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03
s. s. CONVENTION.

The Cuiyre Township Sunday
school Convention held an all-day
meeting in Farber Thursday. C. M,
Fox, north Of Mexico, secretary OF
the County Association, and num-
Der of others addressed the conven.
ton. Delegates from IL Sunday
schools were present.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, W. J. Grow, Farberi
vice-president, W. s. Barbee, Van
dalia; secreta ry and treasurer, J
M. Dye, vandalia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Laddonia Herald: Miss Hermie
Gibbs who taught in our school as
principal left Saturday for her home
at Mexico. She will not come back
next year as she has been rendered
a position in the Milan, Mo-, school.
She is a splendid young lady and a
first-class teacher and we wish her
we'll in her new location.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Arnold Roth, of st. Louis, well
known in Mexico, brother of Mrs,
C. F. Clark here, has been appointed
to fine position in the Agricultural
Department at Washington, D. C.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

week and says that he is going to see
that everyone in that section comes to
town once a week hereafter If he has
to drive all over the county to find
them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Rev. s. w. Hayne of Mexico will
assist Rev. Ernest Jones in a meet
ing at the Methodist church at Stur-
geon to begin about the middle of
this month.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Bob Peery of Johnson county ar
rived here last week on visit TO the
Canterburys and Kemps in the neigh
borhood of Rush Hill, Mr., Peery us
ed to live at Rush Hill,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Bert Roberts and niece. Miss Ruth
Younger, visited in St. Louis recent
ly. Miss Younger will spend her
summer vacation with her aunt, Mrs.
F. w. Niles, at Newburg. Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-06-03

Mexico Camp M. w. A. is flourish
ing lately. Thirteen new members
were initiated lately and ~ applica-
tions are to be acted upon.