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New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Advice of This New Britain Wo-
 man is of Certain Value.

The Advice of This New Britain Wo-
 man is of Certain Value.
 Many womans back has many aches and pains.
 Ofttimes 'tis the kidneys fault.
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are so effective.
 Many New Britain women know this.
 Read what one has to say about it:
 Mrs. E. Water, 619 E. Main St., New Britain, says: "I suffered from dull grinding ache across the small of my back and it made me weak and lan- guid. Having seen Doan's Kidney Pills endorsed by local people, l got some and used them. They quickly relieved me. I highly recommend this medicine to anyone having kid ney trouble.''
 Price soc, at all dealers Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Water had. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
FOR BOYS

We have Wash Suits, to year sizes, in "BilIy Boy' style and pretty cOlOrs, $1.OO, $1.5O.
 CHAMBRAY SUITS, made "Oiver Twist style, in plain blue, tan, stripes. Pretty suits for the little fellows of to 6 years. They are of the Keystone" make, abso- lutely fast color, 59c each.
 ALL WHITE SUITS of Galatea and Repp, to S. S1 .OO to $2.5O each.
 SWEATER BARGAINS for boys of 3, 4 and years old rose, maroon, dark OK ford, navy and old blue, brown, white and scarlet selling this way, $1.5O, $1.75, $2.OO, $2.25, $2.621a each, reduced from s1.75, s2.OO, $2.50 and $2.9S. Strictly all wool and tnis seasons styles. Fine for gifts.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
SLIPPERS

We have these comfortable loot cover" ings for men, women and children. F1ne for Xmas Gifts. .a1 '
 500 PAIR FOR MEN, Everett and Opera style, in tan and brown, $1.25 and $l.bO kinds LOO pair.
 VERY SPECIAL FOR MEN, tan Russia calf Opera and Everett Slippers, formerly priced at $2.00, going for $1.50 pair.
 SLIPPERS FOR BOYS, made of tan leather priced soc and $1.OO pair.
 INDIAN MOCCASINS, for men and boys, priced 9Sc, S1 .25, 1.50 pair.
 wOMEN'S FELT SLIPPERS, Romeo style, red, brown, black, grey, 9Sc pair.
 FELT COMFY SLIPPERS, in grey and wine color, fine for 9Sc pair.
 CHILDRENS SLIPPERS of red felt, priced at 65c, 75c and S5c pair. ...
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CREEKS AND BUIGARs CI

Paris, December 21.-Fighti tween small detachments of and Mulgarian troops is repoi a dispatch from Brindisi, Italy, Havas News Agency. It is sal eral Greek officers and soldieri killed or wounded. and that the government is hastily forwardini forcements to the scene of the ing.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
sT-RAUs TAKES OFFICE

New York, Dec. 21.-Oscar S.. Straus, formerly ambassador to Turk ey. took the oath of office yesterday as chairman of the public service commission, first district. He succeeds Edward E. Mccall, recently removed by Governor Whitman, for cause.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
1.27s BRITISH LOST.
As Result of the Saloniki Expedition Into Serbia.

London. December 21.-The to- '8tal of British casualties resulting from the Saloniki expedition into Serbia was only 1,278. These figures were given III the house of commons yesterday alter noon by Harold J. Tennant, parlla- mentary under secretary for war. MT. Remnant said that of the total only one officer and 85 men of other ranks X had been killed.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

This pretty negligee is fashioned or much plaited old rose challis the em- pire effect being gained by puffed rib bon. Shadow laces, draped to make a bolero and oversleeves, is an attac- tive feature, while the skull cap IS or lace and old rose ribbon. For those who prefer elegance to the warmth or challis crepe de chine may be used' with mules to match.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
ALBERT EDWARDS DEAD.

Springfield, ILL, Dec 21.-Albert O.. Edwards, 76, a nephew of Mrs. Abra- ham Lincoln, custodian of the Lincoln homestead here, and believed to be one of the last surviving guests at President Lincolns wedding, died yes terday.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
TOILET DEPT.

Offers Perfume in Fancy Boxes. Best makes 25c, soc, 75c, $1.OO and up to $7.5O Box.
 WHITE IVORY Toilet Articles in a large variety at 25c and soc each. Such as Nail Files, Cutice Knives, Shoe Horns, Shoe Hooks, Hair Receivers, Powder Boxes, Nail Buffers, Combs and other things.
 SPECIAL VALUE in Three-Piece Toilet Sets for $2.9S and $4.9S each. Comb, Brush and Mirror. Manicure Sets for S1 50 to $6.9S. Toilet Sets of ten to fifteen pieces from SC. .98 to 500 set.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
COTTON REPORT.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Cotton gin ned prior to Dec. IS, amounted to 1O,303,253 running bales, including 100,940 round bales and 83,810 bales of Sea Island, the census bureau yes terday announced.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
{JAPANESE BOY SCOUTS! l. H.. DRlLL~<~

The boy scout movement, gaining momentum as it spreads around the world has enlisted the enthusiastic in- terest of the youthful Japanese. AS sons of a military people, they are naturally drawn toward anything which embodies drill and discipline The picture shove part of a detach- ment of Japanese boy scouts at a re- cent drill.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
BRITISH RELEASE STEAMER

New York, Dec. 21.-The Scandi- navian American LiA; steamer United States, from Christianisand December 12 for New York, which was taken into the Clyde by a British warship on Friday last has been released and sailed yesterday from Greenock, for New York, according to advices re- ceived by the line yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
LUsITAN1A RUMOR BURIED.

London. Dec. 21.-The long-lived rumor of the destruction of the German submarine which sank tho Cunard line Lusitania was buried in the house of commons yesterday af- ternoon. Asked if the British ad- miralty had received any official re-
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
FOR THE HOME

There is much at Drapery Dept that will please every one of family.
 There are COUGH COVERS 60-in. width, in choice patterns and colors, $2OO. $25O, $500, $4.OO and $4.5O each. Verdure Tapestry Covers, made by Art Loom Tapes try Co.,, $5 co to 5000 each. Velour Couch Covers. rich colors and fine sheen, for $9OO and $f3.5O each. Of extra good value. Tapestry Table Covers, A, GA, S-4, 10-4, at very low prices. Sunfast Window Cur tains some in allover designs, others plain with borders, $2.5O to $7.OO pair.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
JAPANESE REGIMENT.

Residents of Canada to Organize for
 Service in Europe.
 Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 21.-Major Gen. erald Sir Sam Hughes, Canadian min- ister of militia, yesterday received from British Columbia a proposal to organize a regiment of Canadian Jap anese for service in Europe. One thousand Japanese, who have been naturalized in Canada, will be enlist ed at once, under the proposal, and sent over seas.
 Not only will the ranks be made up entirely by Canadian Japanese, but the officers will be naturalized Japan eSe,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
COST OF LIVING HIGHER

Paris Dec. 21.-The opening of railroad mmunication from Turkey to Austria and Germany has resulted in considerable increase in the price of necessities of life in Turkey, says a Havas despatch from Athens.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
DOWN QUILTS

So light, handsome and warm, make the choicest Gift to man or woman. Light and warm.
 The finer kinds, filled with pure down, covered with best figured silk, with back and 9-nich border of plain silk to match colorings, cord edges, $12.5O, $15.OO, $2OO0.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CORNER STORE !

At Leather Goods Dept Among the many bargains take special note of these;
 15-in., 16-in., 17-in. and ls-inch Black Imitation Leather Bags for $2.5O. Good assortment Leather Hand Bags and Cases from $4.88 up. Lots of things suitable for Xmas Gifts at Leather Goods Dept.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

Amsterdam newspapers several weeks ago printed dispatches saying It was reported in Brussels that Gen. Won Bissing was on the verge or d complete collapse, owing to ill-health and overwork.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
PETTICOATS

Made from Taffeta Silks in all the lead ing shades, with fitted tops. Fine for Gifts. A large variety of styles to choose from at $1 .95, $2 95, $3.95 and $4.85 each. Extra large Silk Petticoats, $2.85 to $5.9s each. WOOL JERSEY TOP, with silk flounce, for SS9S each. Knitted Petticoats priced soc to S1 .98 each.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

port as to the loss of the undersea vessel, Reginald McKenna. chancellor of the exchequer. replied:
 We have no such information"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
TRY TOWELS

For Xmas Gift to some housekeeping friend, and see what a pleased woman she'll be-
 There are hemstitched Huck -a-back with handsome Damask borders. Hemstitched Damask Towels, individual Huck Towels, plain and fancy. Irish hand embroidered Towels Madeira hand embroidered, all of the very best grades. Turkish IoWels or all kinds. some with very handsome borders Bath Sets, Bath Mats, Wash Cloths, etc. Stop at Towel Dept. and see what we have.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
VON KISSING TO RETIRE.
German Governor General of Belgium
 Reported to be in HI Health.

Rome, Dec. 21.-General Won Bis sing, German governor general or the occupied portion of Belgium, is to re- tire from the governorship on Jan. l. on account of i'll health, according 10 a dispatch from Antwerp to the cor rispondenza.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
BLANKETS

See the Bath Robe Blankets suitable for Gifts to man or woman for $2.5O each in 8 box.
 Set is composed of Blanket, cord and frog big value at $2.5O.
 QUILT BARGAIN, down filled, cov- cred with best satine in good showing of colOrs $6.5O.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
CANDIES

The very choicest, freshest kinds. Christ mas would not be Christmas without lots of Candy.
 1000 Boxes of CHRISTMAS RIBBON, pure sugar, 2-lb. box, 25c box.
 MAINE MAID' CHOCOLATES in Holi- day packages, lib. 29c, 2-lb. 5sc.
 "FOss," "RUSSELL'S,' Mobility" "Nec- CO.," in boxes of k -lb., 1-lb., 2-lb., up to 5-lbs, priced 25c to $500 box.
 OUR MIXED CHOCOLATES are fine for 29c, 35c, 40 and COG pound.
 KEWPIE RANDY, or small tin pails candy, 1Oc. Children like it.
 LARGE VARIETY of Hard Candies at these prices, 2Oc, 25c, 35c lb.
 SALTED NUTS of all kinds.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
LINGERIE

Pretty enough for Christmas Gifts to any woman. Nicely put up in Christmas Boxes.
 50 dozen CORSET COVERS, handsome styles, lace embroidery trimmed, for soc each. Finer ones offered at 9Sc, $1.5O and $1 .98 each.
 CAMISOLES, 25 dozen, flesh coored Crepe de Chine Satin, lace trimmed, with insertion, 9Sc each. Better ones for $1.5O, $1. .98 each.
 NIGHT GOWNS, 25 dozen, in effective styles for women, each in box, 9Sc each Good choice of finer ones $1.5O, $1.9S and up.
 WHITE APRONS, 100 dozen, lace and embroidery trimmed, round or square, 25c each. Others soc, 75c, 98c.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
BATH ROBES

Misses sizes and what sensible gifts they are.
 They are in attractive patterns, on light and dark grounds of most pleasing color ings. These Robes are in low flat collar collarless styles with silk trimmings. corded edges, and heavy girdle and tassels Splendid for $1.6s, $1.9s, $2.es, to $500 each.
 HOW WOULD YOU LIKE a Cardigan Jacket, Long Knitted Shawl, Jap Under vest, Knitted Jackets Short Sacques, Jap Silk Kimonos, or House Dress, 9Sc up to $500 each.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21

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New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
HANDKERCHIEFS

As a last resort Handkerchiefs are just the thing. One cannot ever be over SUD- piled.
 For Women we offer all linen Initialed Handkerchiefs, in boxes of six, soc, 75c, $1.OO, $1.39 each. EMBROIDERED Hand- kerchiefs, nicely put up in boxes of three or six, 25c, soc, 75c, ,$1.OO, $1.5O to $500 box. FOR ONLY 121@c each you have pick of 1000 dozen Women's Embroidered Hand- kerchiefs in white or colored. HAVE A LOOK at the Handkerchiefs for 25c each (5OO dozen). At those priced soc each (25O dozen) THEN FOR MEN there InitiaIed Handkerchiefs, six in box, soc. 75c, $1.OO to $500 box. Plain Linen Hand kerchiefs for men, 1Oc to 75c each. Silk Handkerchiefs, plain or initialed, 25c to $1.5O each. Children's, three in box, 1Oc to soc.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-21
BUY WAISTS

We show such pretty ones it makes this Section one of the gift centres.
 The splendid new styles make our Waists for women and misses great favorites as gifts each put up for you in a gift box There is beautiful range for choice Lace Waists, Georgette Plain Crepe Waists, Silk Plaid and Striped Waists Chiffon and Dainty White Waists, also Cotton Crepe Waists. Everyone says My, what an as- sortment." Prices range from 9Sc to $15OO each
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
ALIENS ARE IN PERIL
IN THE CITY OF MEXICO
Outlaws Who Attacked German Off
eial Menace others-Men, Women
and Children in Bread Riots.

Washington, May 24.--Outlaws in
Mexico City. who assaulted the Ger
man charge d'affaires. now are threat
ening the lives OF other foreigners, ac-
cording to diplomatic dispatches re-
ceived here One message states
that "indescribably loathsome' con-
ditions prevail and that the govern
ment is powerless against bandits.
Several popular demonstrations be-
cause of the food shortage have oc-
Cured in the Mexican capital within
the last few days. Reports to the
state department say the situation is
serious. The, convention and the local
government are said to be giving con-
sideration to methods for relieving the
situation.
The international relief committee
has purchased In the northern part of
Mexico about $500 tons of cereals for
distribution among the needy in Mex
leo City. If satisfactory arrangements
can be made regarding transportation
and guarantees.
Nogales, Ariz.. May 24.-Two thou
sand men, women and children joined
In bread riots at Hermosillo. capital
of Sonora state. and looted fifteen
stores. two OF them American. the
rest Chinese. according to reports
reaching here.
The Yaqui situation at Esperanto is
said to be tranquil A train from
Guaymas was stopped by red flag on
the track with the notice, "All for
eigners and Mexicans are warned to
leave Sonora, which is now a Yaqui
republic pinned to il. The passen-
gers laughed and the train went on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
Safety Matches Running Short.

According to Melbourne dispatch
to the Sydney (Australia) Herald, re-
produced in commercial report,
strict economy In the use of safety
matches is being advocated by mer-
chants who know how limited the
stocks in Australia are at present, and
how difficult 1t is to procure further
supplies while the war lasts. Al
ready prices have risen 1873 per cent
in the wholesale market, and only a
most careful use of these matches
can prevent an actual shortage. The
chief reason for this state of affairs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
To Rld s.sse Of erasshopssrs.


A booklet issted By the Utah agri-
cultural experiment station on EXTERN
ination Of grasshoppers has received
the highest commendation Of the col
lege Of agriculture of the University
OF Wisconsin.
In this booklet, by E. d. Ball. the
lie history and habits of the grass
hopper are given. ard the various
methods Of control which have been
tried are explained. together with an
estimate OF their merits.
The experiment station of the Utah
agricultural college has been busy
several summers in an effost to find
a practical and economical way to ex-
terminate these pests. which are not
only numerous in Utah but which are
a constantly growing menace in Wis
consin
Professor Ball holds that the exist
ence of the grasshopper is sign Of
laziness and lack of attention to the
irregular cycles OF grasshopper inva-
sions. Grasshoppers are. he says. Of
two species. one, the nonmigratory.
spends its entire existence within a
restricted area. The migratory hop
per covers hundreds of miles in his
travels. The first is the problem OF
the community or county in which
they are numerous.
In Wisconsin the greatest trouble
has been with this class, but the other
has haar faIt GA eaan bapa IN oyra ~
numbers, and may be expected again
In year or two.
Destruction of the eggs before the
insects have a chance to hatch is rec
commended as the best way to exter-
inmate them. as the damage swarm
OF hoppers would do TO two or three
acres OF hoppers would do to two or
three acres would be OF more loss
than the amount spent in destroying
the entire swarm in the egg stage.
The huctuating numbers of grass
hoppers, according to Professor Ball.
is due to parasites that prey upon
them and the consequent increase of
hoppers the following year with a
dearth of insects
Each female of the Warrior species
lays from nineteen tc twenty-three
eggs In dry, dusty field. A week
later she returns and deposits her Sec
ond and last egg mass. Where there
is large swarm the ground will be
practically filled with these egg pods
In one year in Utah one swarm fur
nished 2S tons of hoppers in one
month. The number of eggs can be
estimated. The hoppers run about
S.O00.900,000 to the ton.
Professor Ball recommends that
when breeding grounds are discovered
all places where eggs have been de-
posted should be thoroughly disked
or worked up with a spring-toothed
harrow in the fall At least three
diskings are favored. After the dry
ing and frost action of the winter the
process should be repeated This
treatment, he says. would destroy all
the egg masses and prevent crop Of
hoppers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
Or. Murphy Heads Homeopathic.


DR.. s. W. Murphy of Kenosha was
elected president OF the Homeopathic
Medical Society Of Wisconsin at TIE
annual meeting of that body in Mil
waukee Other officers are: Vice
president, IT ]. E. Guy. Milwaukee;
secretary, IF. VI NJ Hopkins, Ocon-
to: treasurer, DR.. Frank e. Brown,
Milwaukee. DR.. G. Fl. Ripley Of Keno
sha and Doctor Hopkins were named
delegates to attend the American In
stitute of Homeopathy at Chicago,
June 81 to July 8. Doctor Guy was
named an alternate.
The annual banquet of the society
was held Wednesday night. DR.. J. p.
Cobb of Chicago spoke on Modern
Medical Education"
'Ar important part of the work Of
modern medical elucation,' said Doc
tor Cobb. consists in an effort to edu-
cate the public to care for its cwn
health: to appreciate the hospitals as
a health agency for the public good,
and not simply as place to care for
the sick; to value the altruistic eff
forts OF the profession in the proven
ton of Illness and in the maintenance
of good health, just as highly as the
efforts of the physician to cure the
sick or the surgeon to remove a dis
eased tissue" Dr. G.. II. Ripley of
Kenosha acted as POSTMASTER Other
speakers we're: DR.. Gilbert Fitzpat-
rick, Chicago, and DIR. C. F. Ford. Chi
cago.
Papers on various subjects were
read on Wednesday by DIR. C. e.
KahIke. Chicago; DR.. N. A. Pennoyer
Kenosha; DIR. H. R. Chislett, Chicago;
DIT. w N. Linn, Oshkosh; DR.. II. r,
Street, Chicago, and DIT. J. E. Guy,
Milwaukee.
The eugenic law is another subject
OF which we as physicians should
make a careful study and as soon as
possible place on a reliable working
basis" declared President F. T. CLARK
in his annual address at the opening
session.
Much benefit can be derived from
this law, but to be of any use what
ever the examinations must be made
| faithfully and the tests carried Out
carefully. The state should make suf
flcient appropriation to the state board
of health to enable 1t to have all Was
serman tests required under this law
| free of charge"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
SCORES BURNED IN WRECK.
1865 British Troops and Many Civilians
Perish in Rail Collision.

1865 British Troops and Many Civilians
Perish in Rail Collision.
Carlisle, England, May 25-One of
the most disastrous wrecks in the
annals OF British railroading took
place on the Caledonian railway at
Gretna, near this city. on Saturday,
when three trains came into collision.
One hundred and sixty-five soldiers
and many civilians were killed. The
total casualties probably will reach
400. as the list of more or less serious
ly injured Is very numerous.
One of the three trains was a troop
train. another was local and the
third was the express from London
to Glasgow.
Fire broke cut in the wreckage and
added appallingly to the horror OF
the scene
Before the fire was put out many Of
the travellers pinned under the wreck.
age OF the cars and unable to NAL .
their escape were burned alive before
the eyes OF the powerless onlookers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02

by a metal rod and rung would be
audible. the sound waves being carried
to the outside of the bottle by the
metal rod.
An experiment Of this kina using an
iron vessel as a substitute fCI the glass
bottle. would be found not nearly so
satisfaet Try, though the bell be sus-
pended from silk as in the former in
stance, owing almost entirely TO the
fact that iron is more porous than
glass, consequently containing some
air. which would convey an almost i'm
perceptble sound 10 TIE outside.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
NOISE THAT is NoISELESS
Ring = Bell In a Vacuum and You
VIII Be Unable TO Hear
the Sound.

The value Of air as noise and sound
medium can readily be ascertained by
suspending a bell from silk strand
through the neck Of large bottle from
which the sir has been pumped. BY
pulling on the silk the tongue can be
seen to striks the sides of the bell. but
no sound is heard. A bell suspended
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02

is said to be the regulation in force
in England that compels the factory
which supplies nearly all the Aus
traliarl matches to show no lights at
night. 1t being situated close to the
Thames estuary Consequently. the
output is reduced to one-third OF
the normal quantity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
susn.rd Parcel POS. Service.

Washington. May % Italy cabled
the post office department that parcel
post service between the United States
and that country has been suspended
temporarily.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
New Interpretations.

Articles of incorporation we're filed
in the Office of the secretary of state
as follows: The Grimm Book Bind
cry company. Madison: capital, $l5,-
900; incorporators. John j.. John P.
and Henry G. Grimm. The High Test
Oil company. Edgerton; an amend
ment increasing its capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000. The Saute Pred
ucts corporation of Wilmington. Del,
filed a statement to do business In
Wisconsin, where $5.oA0 of its capital
stock of $4,000 is invested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
zoe Rules Enallsh Plant.

Amsterdam. May 27.-The British
American Tobacco company in Ger.
many has been placed under German
supervision. James b. Duke is presi-
dent. The capital of the firm is S55,,
600, 600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02
ExDIo.ion KIIls Flve persons

Bordentown. n. j., May 26.-Five
persons were killed when boiler ex-
ploded on the sand-dredging machine
Delaware. The dead ere: Anthony
Matte. John Marley, wife and two chill
dren of Harry Sout.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-06-02

There is said to exist in Scotland q
stone so Opaque as to render inaudible
even the firing of a cannon, if one
crouches on the opposite side. All
liquids and gases are excellent sound
conductors; especially is water on the
surface, and certain kinds Of wood.
If it was possible for two men to live
a sufficient length of time in a glass
box Theoretically sealed and contain
ing no air they would be unable to
converse though using the greatest
powers at their command.-Chicago
Herald.