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New Britain herald., 1915-04-09
GREAT ADELPHIA
 KEENEY'S BIG CARD

Standing in the orchestra pit in full view of the audience, The Great Adel- phia performs his famous $10,0OO mystery at every performance at Keeney's this week His act is the m ost sensational that has been seen here in long time and it makes a big hit every day. He has a series of tricks that baffle the patrons of the theater, several of whom have at- tempted to expose him in response to his invitation. His disappearing canary trick is undoubtedly one of the most clever that has been used by any magician appearing in this city. It has been the talk of the town for days.
 Another act that is meeting with general favor is the song and dance speciality presented by Billy Johnson's s cabaret troupe. There are eight young people in this aggregation. Every one of them is a singer and dancer of ability. A program of the latest song hits and several up-to- date dances are introduced during the act.
 Two clever comediennes are the LangWeed sisters. They have novel act and it is decidedly entertaining. The comedy features of the act are of high order
 Spectacular acrobat1c feats, intro duced by the Loge troupe, prove to be another big feature of this week S show. This collection of tumblers do @ number of astounding tricks. Jack Marks, the diminutive English comedian, has 8 rnonologue that is very amusing.
 An entertaining motion picture pro- gram is promised for tonight.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-09
Modern Home of Temperamental
 Woman Is Now Swathed in Black
Fashion Now Calls for Black Carpets Draperes, Table Linen Bed Sheets and Even Black Upholstered
 Rockers.

on a white ground is really quite cheerful by comparison. The saucy bird rests upon the vines, and great drowsy peoples, some dropping, some in bud and some in full blOssom form a particularly graceful pattern. The lirdS are frequent enough, and posed in different positions to give variety, though the pattern is a continuous one and not a repeat
 If panels are desired to vary this paper white cartridge paper out lined with black mouldings is used, and black birds are cut out and ar ranged upon it according to the fancy ot the designer, Or black baskets of flowers are used in their stead. On one occasion a life-sized silhouette figure of Cupid in different positions was used.
 \ Mysterious Black Interior
 A prominent interior decorator fur nished the following plan 10 a fanci- ful customer, which in part was car ried out. The side walls of the room were covered with black moire paper, with the peacock panels in beautiful ccloring, and outlined with gold
 
 dSme was done in gold, the woodwork in black, and the floor in highly polished old blue peacock co1oring, on which were laid black rugs. The heavy hangings are of black velvet with the inner hangings of gold and blue shaded gauge. Ebony furniture upholstered in black satin is used, with one big Chesterfield couch, on which gre cushions to match each color of the peacock. and flowers In the panels Gold framed water-color paintings in delicate tints, hang against each black panel, and beside the open fireplace, on an ebony tea table, is black Basaltes ware tea service, with gold handles, and a brass tea kettle
 The fire place fittings are of heavy black wrought iron; the lighting fixtures are inverted bowls of opales- cent glass swung by black wrought iron chains and resting in black iron fligree baskets. A Bengal tiger rug with a stuffed head rests before the fireplace, on either side of which are tall, finely carved cathedral chairs of ebony, with cathedral candlesticks in gold hanging above them. A tall wrought iron censer in old spindle design standing at one side of the fireplace gives off a perfume of the Orient, it's curling blue smoke dis tinctly visible against the. black back ground : t-, & 2 f-t* v ;
New Britain herald., 1915-04-09
THE THREE TWINS"
 A BIG PRODUCTION

For the production of "The Three management has secured new theatri- cal people to appear in character roles. They are in addition to the regular, cast of the company and the chorus, of twelve people participating in this weeks presentations. The pa irons atathe theater, then, will see the largest cast that has yet appeared on the stage during the Players engage mcnt. Not only is the management going to great expense by securing the special performers. but it is also giving special attention to the details of stage appointments, costumes, lighting effects etc. Mr.aDickson, the author, plans to be present at one of the. productions. The players have caught the spirit of the action and take g. keen enjoyment Fout of the tuneful music and fine comedy. The dance numbers are. being successfully practiced. The success of the com pany in it's productions lies largely in the enthusiasm with which the company enters into their characters and the Lyceum Players are so tal- ented that they produce all kinds of plays to thet complete satisfaction of the patrons. As next week will be Trade in New Britain Week the op- portunity Is presented to show ap- preciation of the work of this fine company .f-
 Get your tickets early. Do not be one of those who will be dis appointed. Remember this will be one of the weeks of the year.
 '"The Man Who. Owns Broadway" Is growing in popularity and the ca .pactiy house enjoys the shows to the full limit. The burlesque on The Escape and the novelty parquet visit of the entire company at the end of the second act are proving popu- lar features. There will be matinee Saturday afternoon. .~
New Britain herald., 1915-04-09

The modern home of the tempera- One threads upon black carpets, the hand draws aside black , draperies; black table linen sets off the family rlate; black satin sheets are used in rnilady's bed chamber; black silk pa7 jamas, embroidered in purple, are thrown over the ebony fooLDoard; and if not already on the verge of tears the visitor may rock in g. black up holstered rocker while the eyes rest upon the only cheerful note, which is to be found in the gold tracery on the black wall paper.
 The paper is really the deciding note in, the decorating, for it's bit of color is repeated in the couch cushions, embroideries on dresser, buffet or table cloths and on curtain borders or screens. It is wonderful how startlingly coaor stands out from it's background in this very extreme way of decorating.
 If one is not yet willing to give the entire home up to this funerel tone she may devote but one room to it's expression. That is quite eXcusable, but if the whole house is to be affected, then the only hope of mitiga- tion is in the wall paper.
 Wall Paper Patterns Have Black Background.
 Tn recognition of this new craze a number of prominent wall paper con- cerns' have created novelties that are rather different from the plain black and white stripes and checks of cubist fame. The plain black moire is used to throw into relief beautiful panels with vivid peacock resting on branch surrounded by roses and yellow and lavender wistaria. The moulding that goes with the panel is gold, or follows one of the peacock shades. The ceiling is tinted in like color. These panels are hand printed. and are, without doubt, the most unique offerings of wall paperdom. The peacock patterns is on a plain black background. On a moire back ground there are punches of shaded roses and lavender flower sprays, out lined by a distinct plaid of blue morn ing glories and vines.
 A plain black background has an
  tionalized fringed dahlias and gourds, in pink, lavender and old blue, on the branching vines. A Chinese lantern pattern on a well covered black back ground has the gay colored lantern swinging in the gray lattice mid pink iotus blossoms, gay poppies, asters, purple orchids. cherry blossoms and lobelia blooms.
 The Chinese Chippendale is in Per sian coloring on a plain black ground, the trellises done in fawn color, en- twined with purple wistaria. On d dead black the famous Adams design is carried out in gold. The familiar disks, oblongs and Phoenix figures are intertwined with the conventional flower vine shown so often in inlaid woodwork. @.-s...es.
 A gorgeous pattern, designed for hall use, is on a plain black back ground, with a gold conventIonalized forestry design. A large peacock stands on the square post, of a castle wall, deer are grazing around its base, trees at the side form with their branches and trunks the shadowy circle that completes the design, which repeats itself about every four feet.
 A magpie and poppy design in black
New Britain herald., 1915-04-09
A Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast
 Fruit
 Cereal Sugar and Cream
 Cod Fish Balls
 Cream Cornmeal Iuffs Coffee Bacon Fritters Pickles
 Cake Cocoa
 Cream of Corn Soup
 Baked Fish
 Mashed Potatoes New Beets
 Lettuce French Dressing Waters Cheese
 Rhubarb Charlotte
 Coffee
 Cream Cornmeal Puffs-Mix well together one and one-half cupfuls of flour. two tablespoonfuls of sugar and one teaspoonful of salt. Beat the yolks of two eggs, add one and one-half cupfuls of cream and one-half of a cupful of milk and stir into the dry mixture. Beat well. stir in the stiffly whipped whites of the eggs and two ledSpoohIuIS ol pdhlnS poWueT, ana bake in well greased gem pans in a hot oven.
 Bacon Fritters-Bacon fritters make savory side dish for luncheon. Cut quite fine six slices of cold fried bacon and mix with one tablespoon full of grated onion. Cut the crust from half a loaf of stale bread, SOB k for a few minutes in cold water, squeeze dry and crumble quite fine, mixing it with the fine crumbled in ner portion. Season highly with salt, pepper and pinch of powdered thyme, add four tablespoonfuls of melted suet or dripping and mold irl- to small flat cakes, flouring them well. Fry in a pan in a little hot dripping.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-09

It is a good plan when frying meat or fish to sprinkle q little salt over tho bottom of the pan before put uhg Tn the fat This prevents any Sl ia"hjng cn the wall or rust on the stove.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
KILLS.
NINETY IN COLLISION
Bodies OF British Soldiers Taken
From Train Wreck Bear
GhastIy Bullet Wounds.

CARLISLE. England. May 22-With
seventy-nne mangled, burned bodies in
temporary morgue here today and
more than a score Of soldiers still miss
ing. 1t was believed certain the death
toll from the railway wreck at Gretna
will reach ninety. and possibly 100.
or 800 soldiers and civilians crushed or
burned In the triple collision near the
Scotland border, nearly 100 were today
said to be suffering from serious In
juries. and at least a dozen are ex-
pected to die.
The heat from the blazing debris was
so intense that f1remen were not able
to search among the ashes for more
bodies until daybreak today.
While firemen we're still battling at
the scene Of the wreck. word reached
here fnom London that the government
has ordered an immediate investigation.
The fact that more than fifty OF tho
dead were British soldiers and that
scarcely any Of the 800 soldiers aboard
the wrecked troop train escaped injury,
has aroused intense feeling In military
circles.
The bodies Of some Of the victims
bore ghastly bullet wounds An explo-
sion Of supply OF ammunition aboa I'd
the wrecked troop train increased the
loss of life. Despite the peril from
other explosions. physicians and fire.
men worked heroically in an effort to
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Star BOarder Got His
Saturday Shirt Ironed

NEW YORK, May 23.-The business
of being a star boarder has been carried
to fine art in Hoboken by John Biloxi
land. At least that's the opinion ex-
pressed IN Recorder Calsten's court by
Henry Gollies, who Is Blokland's un-
willing host.
Il like to dress up on Saturday after.
Moons" Gollies said. but my other
shirt is never ironed. My wife says she
doesn't have time 10 iron my shirt and
that l don't need two shirts, anyway
But she always has time to iron the
boarder's shirt whenever he wants 1t
and the boarder can go out and walk
around. while ! have to sit around the
house without any shirt on
who gave you that black eye?'
asked Recorder Carsten.
My Wife" said Gollies. she didn
like 1t because | wanted to wear m,
other shirt. After she hit me Blokland
beat me up, and my wife laughed"
The recorder ordered both Blokland
and Gollles TO stay away from Mrs
Gollies.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Miners Throughout U. S.
To Plead for Lawson

James Lord. president Of the mining
department Of the American Federation
Of Labor, with headquarters here, has
been notified by the international ex-
ecutive board Of the mine workers, that
meetings will be held by miners or
ganizations all over the country to pro-
test against the conviction OF John n.
Lawson, Louis ZancaneIli, and others
as an outgrowth of last years Colo
RADIO strike. New trials have been
sought for these defendants.
Resolutions adopted by the executive
board declare that the conduct or the
cases against these men shows that they
were convicted without evidence. and
on testimony OF men employed by the
coal companies.
I'VE are convinced that the prosecu-
ton OF these. men is nothing more
than persecution, because they have
been identified with the United Mine
Workers Of America" the reso,utions
set forth, "and this belief is justified
because the authorities In Colorado
have never brought to justice a single
individual who may be guilty Of the
atrocious murder Of the wives and
children OF the striking miners at Lud-
low
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
CHURCH OR THEATER
DIVIDES STUDENTS
Not Question of Morals; Only
One Of Scene Of Gradu-
ating Exercises.

NEW YORK. May 23.--George A.
Brown, principal of the high school in
Amtyville, L. l., asked Miss Rose shea,
valedictorian of this years graduating
class. whether she wished the gradu-
atine exercises to be held in South
Methodist Church. where aey have
been held heretofore, or In a theater
recently built'in Amityville.
THE theater," replied Miss Shea. IL
have conscientious scruples against par
ticipating in an affair in a church Of
which l am not n member"
The board OF education hear of this end
decided to hold the exercises in the
theater. When this decision was madc
known nine of the ten graduates voted
for the church. Six of the students have
announced that unless the exercises are
held in the church they will have no
part in them.
Miss Doris Purdy, daughter Of MEM
Der OF the board, must do as her father
commands, and two other students,
while bitterly opposed to the theater,
have agreed to abide by the school
boards decision.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
A W0MAN'S HAIR AND
THE STORY IT TELLS

Somebody has said that woman's
teeth are milestones indicating her
age, but a far more important fea-
'ture Indicative of years is the hair.
Many a woman has kept her youth
full appearance long past middle life
because of proper care of the hair,
and in this care the first considera-
tions are absolute cleanliness and a
choice of the right shampoo. 1t is
not advisable to use a cleanser made
for all purposes, but rather always
use a preparation made Cor sham
pooing only. You can enjoy the best
that is known for about three cents
a shampoo by getting a package of
CanthroX from your druggist. Dis
solve a teaspoonful in a cup of hot
water and your shampoo is ready.
After it's use the hair dries rapidly
with uniform color. Dandrlcf, ex-
cess oil and dirt are dissolved and
entirely disappear. Your hair will be
so fluffy that it will look much heav-
ier than it is. Its luster and softncss
will also delight you, while the slim
ulated scalp gains the health which
insures hair growth.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
France Charters More
Ships to Garry Supplies

NEW YORK. May 23.-To handle the
many war cargoes from New York to
Havre. France. the French line has
chartered about thirty-seven ships
They range from $500 to 1900 tons each
These vessels will help the regular
to France.
Eighteen Of the ships chartered have
already sailed for the other side. Car
goes are ready for the others. Such is
the demand for bottoms that the
French lines agents had to hunt hard
and pay literally to pick psmall Brit
ish. French. and Scandinavian cargo
carriers in all parts OF the world for
this auxiliary freight fleet.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Child Killed Under
Wagon; Two Men Held

Two coIored men arc being held at
the Ninth precinct station today In
connection with the death in Casualty
Hospital yesterday OF Edna May Loper,
three years old, who was run over by
a lumber wagon near her home. 623
Pickford place northeast.
The men alleged to have been on the
wagon that ran. down the child were
arrested at Twelfth and H streets
northeast.
Mrs. Edith p. Loper was not at home
of the Bergen grill, and pointing at the
left her child in charge Of her grand
mother. Mrs. J. r. Burdette.' Mrs.
Burdctte missed the girl and had sent
neighbor's child after her when the
accident occurred.
The police say the driver OF the
wagon told them the child ran in front
OF the team and was knocked down by
a horse. and that a front wheel passed
over her before they were able to stop.
Coroner ]. Ramsay Nevitt will hold an
inquest tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23

tons OF this school. held It's annual
banquet at the Capitol Park Hotel last
night. John j. Honan, retiring chan
cellor, and Francis B. Condor, 1s. the
new chancellor, we're the principal
speakers. Mr.. Honan gave his concep-
ton OF the future OF the club, and Mr..
Condor outlined the platform of the
new administration.
l.. l.. Field, retiring comptroller, was
toastmaster. The other speakers were
William B. Turley, the new comptroller.
who gave a sketch of the life OF Arch
bishop John Carroll founder of the
named, and r. f. j.. Whalen, ]. NJ.
Dervin, j. P. Rossiter. Thomas Glenn
ents. Clarence Miller Daniel Bowes,
j. 7. Raftis, F. T. Shea, J. r. Clark,
9. w. Kennedy, Pablo Riverio. e. B.
Rout, f. b. schanze, c. w Baker and
Thomas Carver.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
CLEMENCY URGED BY
PAPER FOR FRANK
Atlanta Journal PubIis hes Plea
for Factory Head, Condemn
ed to Death.

ATLANTA. May 23.-In a leading
editoria ial today the Atlanta Journal,
one of the most influential papers in
the south. urges a Communication OF the
death sentence of Leo NJ. Frank, con-
Vlcted on circumstantial evidence Of
the murder of the little factory girl,
Mary Phagan.
The Journal, in view Of the ap-
preaching meeting of the pardon
board to take up the Frank case
which went to the United States Su-
preme Court on constitutional grounds
makes n strong demand that the
pardon board and the governor COM
mute the death sentence.
Petitions asking clemency for
Frank. who protests his innocence,
continue to pour in on the governor
and pardon board. The statement Of
a. G. Powell. former Judge of the
Georgia court Of appeals. who says that
prior to his death Judge Roam, who
presided in the Frank case, told Pow
ell OF his belief in Franks innocence
has created a deep Impression here.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Radcliffe Idler Club
Has Padding Committee

Cambridge, Mass. May 23.-Miss
Helen C. Hastings has been appointed
chairman of the padding committee OF
the 1dler Club at Radcliffe.
She is the one who will give the Of
fetal once over to those who are to
appear in the cast Of the club plays
Where nature left off Miss Hastings
and her eight assistants will begin.
OF course some OF the candidates
can't be improved upon. but If there Is
deficiency Miss Hastings will act Her
chief assistant will be Miss Hester
Brown, chief OF the Radcliffe hre de-
partment. who offers as experience her
familiarity with hose.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Annual Banquet Held
By Carroll Law Club

The Carroll Law Club OF Georgetown
University, one OF the oldest organiza-
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Forbid Bicycle Riding
In Whole of Belgium

LONDON. May @3.-BicyCle riding has
been prohibited by the German military
authorities in the whole Belgium. ac-
cording to a Brussels dispatch in the
NiNwen Rottcrdamsche Courant, which
reads:
Through plHcards it was announced
today tApril 22D that by virtue of the
AUTHORIZATION granted on March !. 1t
prohibition is now laid upon all bicvcle
riding in Belgium. Persons who, for
special reasons, are obliged to use this
means Of transit, may file application
with the standing authorities This
measure has been taken as result of
certain abuses"
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Rich Girl Gives Md
To Victim of Bich1oride

PAssA1c, n. j.. May 23.lBhcomins
interested in the case Of an eighteen
year-old girl patient in ST. Mary's Hos
pital suffering from bichloride of mer-
curry poisoning. Miss Gertrude Bahnsen
daughter of Christian Bashen. has
been daily visitor at the hospital and
has directed that no expense be snsraS
in aiding the patient.
The girl is Rosie Merano. an orpban
Of Belleville. disappointment over
love affair caused her to take fifte.n
grains of bichloride. Physicians hav.
taken heroic measures to save the atrI
and have removed the poisonee VA rts os
the kidneys. Caline solutions are being
used and 1t Is thought the girl may re-
cover.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23

extricate persons pinned under the tele'
scoped cars. $4,000,
Many OF the injured, caught beneath
the timbers OF the crushed cars, were
burned alive in full view OF crowd
that was powerless TO help them; Their
agonized shrieks mingled win the
means OF the dying taken from me
wreck and stretched along the tracKa
In long rows.
officials said today they were utterly
unable to explain how the wreck &C
CURED. The troop train, bound Tor Car
lisle. was supposed TO have been on a
sidetrack when 1t collided head-on VIII, WIN
an express train that left Carlisle
twenty minutes before. Practically
every member of both train crews was
killed Hence. there was no one TO IlNe
warning to the London-GlaNow hyer'
which plowed into the wreckage at n
high rate of speed
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Garrison Asks Opinion
On Panama Retirement

Secrctary of War Garrison has asked
Attorney General Gregory for an opin-
ion as to whether tho recent legislation
providing for the retirement with ad-
Vanced rank Of Officers who served in
Panama is mandatory or IS to be APP
piled when retirement is due.
Several officers to whom the new
law applies are said to contemplate I'M
mediate retirement II the Attorney Gen
eral holds the legislation gives them
that privilege without regard to age or
length of service
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Nizam of Hyderabad
Gets Building Report

NEW YORK. May 2S.-Actins Mayor
McAneny received a letter from the
Nizam of Hyderabad. India. asking for
a copy Of the report Of the heights OF
buildings commission.
So far as any one at city hall knew
the city Of Hyderabad, a capital Of
Mohammeda nism, has no higher build
ing than the Mosque of the Four
Minarets. However. Mr. McAneny
granted the request OF his highness
the Nizam
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Captain Clark, Oldest
Clown, Is on Deathbed

LONG BRANCH, y. Y. May %
Stricken with paralysis, Capt. John c.
Clark, the oldest living circus clown.
Is near death at his home here.
Captain Clark Is in his eiEhty-third
year. When sixteen he Joined Dar
Rioe's show. His speciality was a tum-
bling act. In 1854 he defeated Tom
1Stng. the champion high jumper.