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New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
1|PpY TALKS ABOUT
 HIS BENG THE GOAT
Says Re Nay Be a JcIy-FjSh Dul
 Re IS Not a Sponge.

With $2OO already secured by the sale of tickets, the Expressmen' S Union is confident that by the time their first anniversary entertainment, for the benefit of their building fund, to be held in Skritulsky's hall Mon day evening, is over they will have more than enough to pay for the erection of their little office
 ''Tippys Fay on Being a Coat
 President "Tippy" Fay feels quite confident, but is authority for the fol- lowing statement:
 There are individuals who are goats to some and Gods to others: there are few who haven't a pedes- tai in some ones estimation. I am one of the few. I haven't been able to decide whether the chronic state of being the goat was wished on me or whether I went out and bought when my eyes was we'll padded with the wool of my friends pulled over them. Whichever way I acquired it I cant shake it of. The things I do for people, the sacrifices I make are taking as a matter of course Usually they say, Thanks Tippy, I will do as much for you some day. But as they are saying it I realize how steroo- typed the phrase is. I don't want them to get down on their knees and beseach my aid. I don't want them to palaver after they've received it. But I do want to feel that theirs is bit of gratitude in their hearts, som mething besides the glib platitudes that slip from their lips. I have sat elites People think I am popular. They don't see what goes on in the wings in my friends vOcabulares. I am a good sort, a trump, which trans lated into the language of truth means an easy mark a member of the one born every minute tribe. It sounds as though I consider myself an archangel martyed by my asso- ciates.
 Nothing like that. I am just the goat and I know it, and the fact that I don't endeavor to get out of the class stamps me as lacking in gump ton. Push accuses me of being a jelly fish. Perhaps, but I think not; their is a satisfaction in knowing your are not a sponge. Even though you're bled for it, it's a matter of habit with me now but If I could reverse con- ditions tomorrow I wouldn't. I would rather be imposed upon every time than be the impostor. If I shut down on all those people Ide lose their friendship and Ide miss them. I never wanted a man to walk on the other side of the street because he owed me money. I need friendship and if that's the only kind which comes my way I am content. Theirs is real Iy a mild unconscious graft I led them in to it by being easy. I never called a halt or put on the screwer so why should they alter their ways, its the old story of the line of least resistance for them and when their getting ready to put something over on me when they look upon me as the in consequential but convenient Dub, they don't know that in my heart there's a contemptuous pity for them. the grovelers Yes, Ide rather be the goat than the Pseudo Cod"
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
$300,000 BOND ISSUE FOR NEW SEWER WORK
This, It Is Expected, Will Include Cost of Construction of Sewage
 Disposal Plant.

l The board of public works last
 night voted to ask for a new issue of sewer bonds of a total value of $500, 900. This, it is believed, will tide the department over for two years ana may provide the funds for the in stallation of a new sewage disposal 1 plant.
 ] Several hearings were given regard 1 ing streets and sidewalks. Property owners on Sheffield street favored the laying of walks on both sides of the street and the esta blish-
 ment of grade lines between Pleas ant and Kelsey streets. They also fla vored the curbing and macadanizing of the street. The matter was laid on the table
 John Peterson was opposed to sprinkling Kelsey street from East to Stanley street and John Sautter ex pressed the opinion that the street should be macadamized. Chairman Humphrey stated that it would be one of the first streets to be macad- amized this spring. Property own CTS on Elm street between North and Stanley streets filed a remonstrance against sprinkling or oiling the street until it was macadamized. Both 
 streets will be sprinlled after be- ing macadamized
 No action was taken on the pro- posed curbing of Arch street between Shuttle Meadow avenue and Linwood streets. .. J'
 The grade on a map of Andrews street from Greenwood street to the proposed extension was adopted and walks were laid on the north side by June l.
 G. M Calabretta by letter, protest ed against laying walks< only half way on Cherry street, or from Ellis street to his property, and 1t was decided to give a hearing to prop erty owners from the Calabretta prop erty to Ash street.
 The board took no action of the purchase of property on Howard street for a storage place, the prop ositon being left in the hands of the president and city engineer.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Polish American band was held Sunday. The band has had a successful year, both musically and financially. The band has unanimously elected E. J. Barrett the leader for the ensuing year and expects under his efficient direction, to do still better. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: w. Fulton. president; r. Isllra, secretary; $. Stabe, treasurer; $. Bo- ra Wski, manager.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
IN WEDDING.
als Held Last Oye Hill,

II Platt, daugh- William Samuel ed last evening ev. H. w. Maier Grove Hill.
 ice was used. given away by Eown of white e and with veil bouquet of lilies Katharine Will
 honor, wore a With blue tulle s. The matron T. Frisbie, who ge Miss Dorothy Mayor L. Hoyt ing gown. The Tn Clements, of Is little nephew, Eelvet.
 of Washington, other, was best
 were Elfre ed Id, N. A Y, .., E.
 T. Goss and
 Beenan & led the weddin g n followed the ing supper was om' s gift to the
 and platinum
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
DR. MOORE'S CHURCH
 CLEARED FROM DEBT
Sacred Heart in Bridgeport Has
 Biggest Year In Its History.

Bridgeport, Jan. 20.-In making his annual statement of church finances and church conditions for the past year, the Rev. pr. Richard F. Moore pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, told the members of his con- debtedness of the church had been cleared away and that the cordi- tion of the parish was bright both spiritually and materially. The to- tai receipts for the year had teen s27,344, which was the greatest rev enue of the church for the past thirty four years.
 The mortgage indebtedness of s5,- 400 had been cleared away. During the past year the sum of s6,O0O had been spent in improving and making necessary repairs, and the sum of ST. 900 had been spent on improvements on the parish property in Myrtle ave- nue. Those three items showed an expenditure of s12,40O.
 sO7 Scholars Taught.
 At the parochial school of the par ish there are 8O7 sch olars, taught by seventeen sisters. Without taking into account the support of the sis ters in charge, and on the basis that it costs S2S.2S per year to teach one pupil. there was a saving to the city of about $22,S00 That is, the same number of scholars, if they were at tending the public school would in volve an additional cost of nearly S22S0O to the city. Besides what it has cost the parish for education the sum of $2,00O has been expended in charity.
 pr. Moore did not speak so much of the details and figures of the par ish finances which in itself is the finest statement yet made, as much as on the spiritual conditions of the parish and it's members. He spoke strongly of home life, making it clear that there was a distinction between home and house, and explained those essential elements that go toward the home atmosphere which are vacated whAn there is no love of God or re- Iigion.
 New Guild Success.
 During the past year the St. Rita guild had been inaugurated. It's Epe- cial province was the spiritual and sO- cial welfare of the members of the parish This guild, pr. Moore eX- plained, has mapped out considera bie work for itself in both educating and uplifting the members of the parish. It is engaged in instructing young men and women, and adults. too. in stenography, the domestic sciences industrial sciences, nursing and there is a class for men who want to spec ialize in some industrial branch for which they have teachers in techri- cal training.
 The young women of the parish have a class for Bible study. lNr Moore explained that there is group of young women in the parish devot- cd to social welfare work among the fallen a work that he thought would be very potent in the future.
 As to the evidence of the spiritual ity of the parish during the year 1914, pr. Moore said that over 5000 communions were received, which figures he thought, were exception ally large.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20

Only One "BROMO QUNINE." Whenever vol feel cold coming on think of the full name, LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. w. Grove on box. 25c, -advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
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of Dorchester, f MT. and Mrs. e street.
 Z. Regal Dairy Smalley street. er spending two D. While there part of his time or whom he has l. G. Ben. Soc. & ciety, Fri. eve. 25c.-advt.
 II be given at
 quarters, 3 15
 evening, at 8 fson from Bos- Pihl will speak rch male choir c and speaking
 attend.
 week at Ire
New Britain herald., 1915-01-20
\ IN CHASE.
bs Bag of Pork hck Yards,

ack Yards.
 a, while patrol
 3 o'clock this rious man with older skulking eping in the
 possible. He ceiving that an trail the man lrned into Lilac rough the back lost to sight.
 fellow dropped ound to contain esh pork.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
DESERT AUTO IS NO CAMEL
These Men Forget to Provide Water for Their Desert Ride and
 Ones Dies.

Failure to think about evaporation in an automobile radiator brought death to one man and frightful tor lures to two others, who arrived in Los Angeles from the desert and told of their sufferings. The trio-James s. Roche and John H. Welsh, attor- neys, and James G. Clarke, a real es- tate dealer-left here Sunday in an automobile for Ell Centro, in the i'm perial valley.
 Monday morning the car stopped in the sand. The radiator was empty and they had no water. Roche and Welsh started after mirage which they be lieved was the Salton sea. Clarke waited day, and then, believing them dead, made his way to Mineral Springs. where he was resuscitated after falling himself in faint and or ganized rescue party. They found Roche unconscious and Welsh dead Roche said they drank lubricating oil. Philadelphia Record.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
LESSON OF SUFFICIENT REST
One of Hardest Tasks for Grownups to Master and Not Surprising
 That Child Ignores It.

It has been observed that while we are trying to do something for the child who is overworked, we need to remember the other danger of over. play. Parents and teachers too often fail to realize the injury that may come through the exciting stimula- tion of games carried to excess.
 Most children need to be restrained now and then in the matter of ex- hausting exercise. The lesson of suf- ficient rest is one of the hardest which grownups have to lea-u. It is not surprising that children do not know how to observe it.
 Yet many cases of nerves and ir- ritability could be traced directly to the fact that child has been allowed to run from morning till night with no relaxation at a time when the de- mands of youth make rest especially needful. It is better to insist upon plenty of sleep and quiet than to pun ish a youngster for the natural result of a Jagged body.-Haverhill Gazette.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

dark and he could not find taper to light the lamp. He began to think or Martha; that perhaps he found too much fault, and he came to the con- clusion that he was better off with her than without her, but how was he to get her back?
 He decided to go to the roof and look down the chimney; perhaps she was stuck at the top. He went up on the roof and climbed to the top of the chimney and looked down, when Bang! he lost his balance and down he went.
 My goodness!" said Martha, "you have dropped your pipe and you near ly jumped out of the chair. What is the matter with you?"
 Hans looked around. There was Martha, and the fire was burning brightly. He did not say anything, for over the fire he saw kettle.
 Where have you been2" he asked, after a while.
 q have been right here," answered Martha, but you have been asleep and snored terribly"
 
 Hans peeped into the kettle, but he saw potatoes, not chicken; then he slyly opened the oven door, and in there he saw baking beautiful brown biscuits, kind of which he was very fond.
 That night at the table Hans ate his supper with a relish and even praised Martha's cooking, which surprised her very much, and later, when Martha was washing the dishes Hans came up behind her and kissed her.
 Martha" he said, you are the best wife man ever had" Martha's old face lighted up and she wondered what had come over him. but she only smiled at him and kept on with her dishes.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
HE WAS SLOW BUT THOROUGH
Quality of His Work Spoke We'll for
 Boy Engaged to Pull Weeds Out of Lady's Garden.

A lady engaged boy to weed in her garden. He started to do the work as she directed, and she went about her household duties After a half hour had elapsed she looked out the window and saw the boy at about the same spot she had left him. Pretty slow said the lady, and again went about her work.
 Another half hour elapsed, and again she looked out the window. She noticed that he had done very little more, and said to herself, T wish had secured man for this job; it will not be finished today at this rate"
 At the end of another balf hour she concluded to speak to the boy and hurry him up, so out to the yard she went.
 She stopped suddenly. It was true that not very much of the garden had been covered. The boy was slow, that was sure, but such a job of wedding as he had done! Not single stray piece of grass was left It was as clean as could be. She stood and looked in amazement. There was just one word for it-thorough. Instead of telling him. to do the work faster, she said: That's fine. That's the kind of wedding I like to have done every time. Exchange.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

anxious and called, but Martha did not answer. He went upstairs, but he could not find her. Then he remem- bered what the old lady said, that she came down the chimney. He was sure if she tried to take Martha up the chimney that Martha must be there now, for Martha was very stout; so he looked, but could not see anyone.
 Let her go,' he said at last. "I will have all the chicken for myself, and l will make a pudding that I can eat"
 He looked at the fire, but it had died out; he tried to build it, and then put on a kettle of water for the chicken, buC he did not know whether it should be boiled or baked, and he did not know how to do either. He next went to the closet and brought out some four, which he mixed with water, and without greasing the pan, put the mixture in itsand put it in the oven.
 Then he saw that the fire was out and the chicken was just as it was when he put it in the kettle. He was cold and hungry, and it was getting
Williams news., 1915-09-16
HANS DREAMs
coPSproHr Ursscluee AsuopNPss SyrotcAfENI

Hans and Martha were an old cou- pie who lived in little House on the bank of a river. Hans was a miller.
 He was very cross man and found fault with poor Martha, blaming her for all that happened to displease him. His breakfast was too hot or too cold, and his dinner was too late or too early. If many people came to the mill with corn to be ground he fused because he had to work so hard to support her. When they did not come he grumbled because he had two to feed and so little work.
 Poor Martha was very patient and bore it without complaining, but she sometimes wished he would be little kinder Co her, for she worked as hard as he did, sometimes helping him in the mill.
 One day 1t was cold and Hans came in and sat by the fire.
 Where is my pipe?" he asked.
 Martha told him she did not know.
 ''If you would let it alone" he said, q should know where to find it."
 He found fault with the dinner; it was not what he wanted.
 "It is all we have fin the house." said Martha.
 That is just it." replied Hans. eff I did not have you to support I could have better things to eat"
 But who would cook it?" asked Martha.
 Hans told her he could cook well oh hot ch far the pudding they had for dinner was burnt.
 Just then he put his hand in his pocket, and there was his pipe. Mar tha saw him smoking, but said noth- ing, and kept on with her work.
 All at once Hans saw an old woman standing beside him. She had on a long black cape and leaned on a cane On her head she had queer hat with a peak at the top.
 So Martha is nuisance to you" she said. Well, what can I do to help you? You can have your own way if you will tell me what you want"
 Hans removed his pipe from his mouth and looked at her. How did you get in here?" he asked, for he was sure she did not come in through the door.
 T came down the chimney" she an- swered.
 Well, you better go back" said Hans; for he did not like to have peo- pie take him by surprise.
 "No," said the old lady, mot until I have satisfied your wants. Do you wish to live here alone and not be bothered by Martha?"
 T should have more If didn't have her to support" said Hans, feeling that he must defend himself in some way.
 Very well," said the old lady, you can be alone. I will take Martha with me, and here is a chicken for your dinner" And she took nice, fat chicken out of a bag she had under her cape and put it on the table and then disappeared. Hans thought she had gone upstairs to Martha, and he laughed to himself, for he was sure Martha would not go with her. After a while he became
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Saves Steps.

When the best and happiest house keeper known to the writer was asked to tell the secret of her speed in housework she replied: T never iron with cold iron, cut with dull knife or go to my kitchen to prepare meal without a clean small hand towel pinned to my apron belt on one side and similar dish towel pinned on the other. Try it. and you will be sur prised to see how much time and how many extra steps you will save"
Williams news., 1915-09-16

form of a diminutive carp or sucker, and adapted to be worn as an append age of 8 watch chain or as badge or wound on roller or a drum jourualed in the hollow body of the device, and, in practice, 1t bears photographs or other pictures of persons, landscapes or other things, or is provided with printed matter of any desired cha, ac- ter.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
DEVICE FOR A WATCH CHAIN
Diminutive Carp or Sucker Arranged by Recent Invention to Be Worn
 as Charm or in Pocket.

The Scientific American in describ- ing a toy or amusement device in- vented by B. O. Wakefield of Rogers, Ark, says:
 This invention is toy or amuse- ment device, having preferably the
Williams news., 1915-09-16
SELF SYMPHONIC
With cuticura Soap Is Most Comfort.
 ing and Beneficial. Trial Free.

Especially if preceded by touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots of dan druff and itching on the scalp skin. These supercreamy emollients meet every skin want as well as every toilet and nursery want in caring for the skin, scalp, hair and hands.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY. Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

cording to directions on the bottle and she is cured of this trouble. She was all run down when she started taking the Compound and her periods did not come right. She was so poorly and weak that I often had to help her dress herself, but now she is regular and is growing strong and healthy. Mrs. MARTIN HELv1G, Plover, Iowa.
 Hundreds of such letters expressing gratitude for the good Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has accom- plished are constantly being received, proving the reliability of this grand old remedy.
 If you are i'll do not drag along and continue to suffer day in and day out but at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound, a woman's remedy for woman's ills.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl. .dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by . woman and held In strict confidence.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Al Matter of Surprise.

Don't you think women ought to vote?" asked MT. Meekton's wife.
 Well, Henrietta, there's no doubt in my mind that you ought to vote. But if your opinion of some of the other women is correct, I don't see why you should want to intrust them with such a responsibility"
Williams news., 1915-09-16

WeakneSS. l Spoke to three doctors about it end they did not h clip her any. Lydia E. Pinkham's egg table Com pound had been of great benefit to me,
 SO I decided to have her give it a trial.
 She has taken five bottles of the Vege- table Compound nc.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Some Jealous.

Patience-Is she jealous of her hus- band? if he finds a hair in the butter that isn't hersI
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Ihese United States,

The United States has 3,000,000 square miles of territory. 1903, 1000, ,000 acres of land. There are 878,000,000 acres of land in the farms of the coun- try, but 478,000,00O acres of this area are unimproved and unproductive.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

If you wish beautiful, clear white clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue.' At all good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
GoodI

In that new banana which Burbank has evolved the skiddy skin is omit ted. This may be gain for the banana and the public, but it's pain. ful loss for the professional funmaker. Cleveland Plain Dealer. --le,.-
Williams news., 1915-09-16

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress happy, makes clothes winter than snow. All good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Transportation in Calcutta

To compete with Calcutta's present street railway system company has been formed which will place 100 mo- tor buses and 400 cars for freight in service within a year.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

than others. It is so with human be- fngs.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

A friendly interest" is often but an other name for impudent curiosity.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
MOTHER OF
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Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Re- stored Her Daugh-
 ter's Health.

Plover, Iowa" From a small child my 13 year old daughter had female
Williams news., 1915-09-16
One Left.

One Left. The flag system is obsolete in schools now, isn't it?" Yes, except the brain fag''
Williams news., 1915-09-16

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The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-05
MINISTER |S
 CALLED HOME.
Czar Says Bulgaria Must
 Take Her Choice
GERMANY OR ALLIES
AUSTRIAN DUMA TO MEET ON
 NOVEMBER EIGHTEENTH

PETROGRAD, Oct. 4-An order was issued today whereby the Russian minister stationed at Sofia, Bulgaria, is requested to present the Bulgarian government a note in which the de- mand is made for a decision whether Bulgaria favors Germany or the AL lies, and in the event that Bulgaria refuses to answer within twenty-four hours the minister is to return home
 From the tone of the note and the order to the minister, it is evident that the Czar will not suffer Bull garia to stand in the middle of the road any longer; and that she must either fight or disarm.
 Austria s financial situation will be attended to when the meeting of the Duma takes place in November. The date for the meeting has been set for the 18th.