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New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

dividing the city into two zones if it was not known where stone was to be used.
 L. M Barnes representing the White Oak crushed stone, claimed that his firm had presented the lowest bid. He said that prices would be at least ten cents per ton higher had it not been for the organization of his com pany, new member of the crushed stone family in this district MT Barnes said he could guarantee 1000 tons a day at the discretion of the city engineer. He also claimed that his plant is the best equipped in the l state today
 On motion of Commissioner James Kelly the contract was awarded to the White Oak company. 1 Bids were as follows: New Britain Trap Rock company 1 at quarry, in. soc ton; 1-4 in. 55c: l 3-4 in, roc; screenings, 40c; first dis trict; in., soc ton; 1 IA in., 85c; 34 1 in, $1; screenings, roc; second dis | trict; in., $1; 1 IA in., $1.05; 3-4 in, l s1.2o; screenings. soc.
 Connecticut Quarries company al quarry, in., 45c; I IA in, soc; 3-I in. 40; first district 2 in., 7sc; 1 IA l in., S3c; 3-4 in., 93c; screenings. 73c; ] second district, in., 18c: l IA in. S3c; 3-4 in, 93c; screenings. 73c.
 White Oak Crushed Stone company At quarry in., 40c; 1 IA in, 4o;
 3-4 in, soc; screenings, 35c; first dis 1 trict, 2 in., 75c; 1 IA in, soc: 3-4 in.
 95c: screenings. roc: second district
 ? in, socs-e1 1-4 h., s5c; 3-4 h., sl;
 screenings, 75c.
 Other Contracts Awarded. 1 A. A. Lyman was awarded the con- ] tract for vitrified sewer pipe. l M. o. Baker was awarded the con- tract for laying concrete walks and l curbs.
 The Sherman Sand company was | awarded the contract for No. i sand
 at $1.10 per ton and Otto Natzke for No. sand at roc. The commission l reconsidered it's action on No. ? sand The Sherman sand company was l awarded the contract for No. ? sand l at the last meeting but City Engineer
 Hall learned in the meantime that tn C | sand was not as specified
 Sprinkling in Trolley Area.
 Commissioner John F. Downes was in favor of retaining the trolley i sprinkling car for the coming season
 He believed it's was up to date and
 highly efficient.
 Commissioners John E. Moore
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
RECEIVERSHIP NOT TO
 MEAN BANKRUPTCY
International Mercantile Marine Com- pany Doing Good Business De-
 spite War Says Secretary.

New York, March 24.--E. F. Par win, secretary of the International Mercantile Marine company, which operates the White Star, Red Star, Atlantic Transport and other trans Atlantic steamship lines has issued the following statement con- corning reports that a receiver might be applied for in the courts to take charge of the company's affairs.
 The International Mercantile Mar inc company. not being in funds on october l, the last date upon which the interest became due on its 4 1-2 per cent bonds took advantage of lhe provision of the mortgage which allowed six months grace on pay ment of the coupons before the con- pdhS could be declared in default
 ms tune will not be up till April l. "A ,nty
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
URIC ACID IN MEAT
 BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Says a little Salts in water may save you from dread
 attack.

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than to cure states a well-known author tty We are advised to dress warmly; keep the feet dry; avoid exposure; j; eat less meat, but drink plenty of good water.
 Rheumatism is direct result of eating too much meat and other rich foods that produce uric acid which is absorbed into the blood. It is the function of the kidneys to filter this acid from the blood and cast it out In the urine; the pores of the skin are also a means of freeing the blood of this innpurity. In damp and chilly nkl weather the skin pores arc closed thus forcing tthe kidneys to do double work, they become weak and sluggish and fail to eliminate the uric acid which keeps accommodating and circulating through the system eventually settling in the Joints and ahxscles causing stiffness, soreness md pain called rheumatism.
 At the first twinge of rheumatism get from any pharmacy about four ounces of lad Salts; put a tablespoon- ful in a glass of water and drink be- fore breakfast each morning for a week. This is said to eliminate uric lcidS by stimulating the kidneys to normal action, thus ridding the blood of these impurities.
 lad Salts is inexpensive, harmless eand is made from the acid of grapes Ind lemon juice, combined with !ithia and is used with excellent results by Thousands of folks who are subject to Rheumatism. Here you have a pleas Int. effervescent ithia water drink which helps overcome uric acid and s beneficial to your kidneys as well.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

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 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 ill do not drag along and continue to suffer day in and day out but at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's g Vege- table Compound, woman's remedy for woman's ills.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl- l dential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by q WOniar> ~-'i' ',n1A ~ eA--sot c~"ndo"c-s
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
will not be taken, if at all, till April

will not be taken, if at all, till April l.
 If a receiver is asked for it would not mean bankruptcy for. despite the war, the International Mercantile Marine company has been doing a good business.
 The International Mercantile. Mar inc company is a New Jersey corpor- ation and if there is any application for a receiver it would be made in the New Jersey courts
 The bond issue upon which the pay ment of interest was deferred last October is for S52,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

WeakneSS. l spoke to thre e doctors about it and they did not h lp her any. Lydia E. Pinkham's s v e g e table Com pound had been of great benefit to me, so l decided to have her give it a trial. She has taken five bottles of the Vege-
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
To the Citizens of New Britain and
 Vicinity.

10 t11c CIt1zcnS Of NcW Brft0in and
 Vicinity.
 For fully thirty-five (35) years the l.. & M. Semi Mixed Real Paints have been extensively used throughout the \Unitcd States and also in South Amer lea. They have therefore been sub- eyed to the tests of every sort of limatic conditions--most successful Y. thereby proving their extreme durability and superior value.
 See cur advertisement on other age, telling property owners how to make their own paint and thereby ave sixty cents gallon on every gall pn used.
 IONGMAN & MARTINEZ.
 Paint Makers, New York.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
xs.ooo MOI

Northheld, M sheds and sfnd premises of Will burned with thu The loss is aboj was slightly bd while rescuing
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

Members of the Neutrality league announced today that the organ re- cital at Fox's theater last Sunday was given by Otto Hfpp.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
SHIP NA Washington,

w AAoAs&AA VI Aas
 Daniels armour name Guyana
 the naval oil-c after the river the southern Ca tr-ict. Plans A being prepared- J
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

amended by Commissioner Kelly that the contract be for one year only and this was adopted.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
MO THEIR OF
 SCHOOL GIRL
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
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24

White Oak Co. Gets Contract.
 Bids on crushed stone were pre- scented in compact form by City Engi- neer Hall.
 C. w. Caldwell of the White Oak Crushed Stone company could not see where the board gained anything by
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
Sprinkling in Trolley Area.

Commissioner John F. Downes was in favor of retaining the trolley ,sprinkling car for the coming season. He believed it's was up to date and highly efficient.
 Commissioner John F.. Moore
New Britain herald., 1915-03-24
MT. and Mrs. Piano

We want to make it plain to eve H artford and vicinity that this magd we offer for sale, are known the worIo as wheat, and everyone knows their valt as to the meaning of this sale. We havc ford for over 65 years, and all patrons of od ceived courteous treatment and fair dealing, continue the same You, who have been " Piano Bargain Sale to get Piano for your ACT RIGHT NOW! Come early. Make week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
had the. bensft OF the militia at the
ernes1an m fhc fnwnovnra

had the beneit Of the militia at the
expenBe OF the Taxpayers.
The cost OF maintaining the militia
IN the Cabin Creek strike region 10
very largely responsible for the deficit
In thelstate treasury, which the Demo
cratic obstructio In the Legisla-
ture arc refusing 10 provide revenue
TO meet They are going about over
the state now boasting that they will
stand like a stone wall against the
reyenuegmeasures." and this Is report.
ed today BY the local Democratic or.
gan and Delegate Akin is given credit
for these words.
The Republican party can do with.
out the militia II the Democratic party
can. It Is doubtful II It was ever
necessary in the first place to call out
the militia in the -Kanawha coal fields.
It does not seem that the civil author
tiles had exhausted their last remedy,
but once the soldiers were in the field
the miners became SO enraged that It
was necessary to keep them there
for many weeks at cost Of over q
half q .million dollars.
Those who are credited with being
behind the Times and its propaganda
are no doubt worrying more about
the loss Of the militia than the people
Of the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01

port OF q central, nation wide adver-
4 tising representative, Will put their
| publications on d right basis. Then
the minimum profit OF the local editor
will be So q year net for each sub
iscriber.
fThe editor with 500 fsmiltes read:
fling his snewspaperSissa saIesman cons
TROLLING 500 valuable customers TO be
reached only thfough him, aad 81, 0oJ
l-S6 per CUSTOMERS small pay for
such an exclusive salesman. q
"W. R. Hearst. who finds It hard
enough In big cities to manage news
papers that have Individual incomes
of millions year, understands and
sympathizes with the pr ,blems that
confront the local editor He owns no
local Newspaper; but he constantly re.
quests me and others who write for
his newspapers to cali the attention Of
national advertisers to the value cf
the local newspapers as advertising
mediums and to urge their use by ad,
yertising business men as well as
their importance to the national vel.
fare.
This message. as you see, is sent
from California. ~
Il shall not end this telegram with.
out urging the publishers Of Ohio to
attend the marvellous exposition in
San Francisco. which I have visited
constantly during these concluding
days OF preparation. Nothing that
the world has seen compares with It.
1t is a marvellous city Of most beauti.
full form. light and color; framed by
the Pacific ocean and the California
mountains.
1.-THE accomplishment of this work
In times such as these, a work that
the world has never seen equaled,
reflects the greatest honor upon the
citizens Of California and upon the
entire nation. To attempt descrip.
ton Is hopeless.
1T is tho duty Of every citizen, es-
pec!ally of the editors who talk to the
citizens and advise them, to visit per.
sonally California's work and by ad.
vice and urging to persuade as many
Of their fellow citizens as possible to
visit the exposition and at the same
time to see their nation going and
coming.
Ex-Governor Giynn Of New York,
himself editor, publisher and owner
of a local newspaper at Albany. N.
Y. Is with me as this telegram is
written, and he sends through me a
message to his fellow workers OF Ohio
in the local newspaper field.
ARTHUR BRISBANE"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
.TlHETRuTH.

Inskeeping with the usual misrepre-
sensations sent out from Charleston
by its correspondent, the Times this
morning says that Governor Hatfield
IS greatly disappointed with the worl;
OF the Legislature. The governor Is
no doubt disappointed that he was
forced by the Democratic obstruction.
lists TO cut out many of the most i'm.
portant appropriations because the
revenue was not provided to meet
them. But that is all that Is neces.
sary for the Times correspondent to
mtsrepresent, the opinion Of the gov.
ernors as to all the work Of the legis.
lature. This. misrepresentation Is on n
par with the statement made some
time ago in that paper that the gov.
ernorEwould appoint the first Board OF
Directors under the new charter.
That the readers OF the West vir.
ginian may not be deceived by such
publications we reproduce below an
Interview that the governor gave out
9 few daysIag which was published
inSthe West Virginian at the time, in
which he expresses his approval of
the work OF the legislature. 1t is true
that the governors program was
not completely enacted into law, but
never before in the history OF the
state have so many campaign prom.
Uses been red deemed at one session of
the Legislature, with referenc to which
Goyrnor Hatfield comments as fol.
lows:
II feel that the results Of the pres.
emit legislature will be gratifying to
thelwhole people of the state. and that
they will give their approval" said
the governor. THE enactment OF a
primary election law, strict and eff.
fectiye corrupt practice and county
salaries law is what the people OF the
state have been demanding for many
years, and this legislature has given
these laws to them with many other
measures OF nearly equal Importance.
u feel that the people of the state
owe an everlasting gratitude to every
member Of the legislature who con.
tributed to the success OF these i'm.
portant measures. l desire to compli.
ment President England OF the senate
and Speaker johnson OF the house
for the able generalship they have
shown"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
WHO'S WHO IN The WAR.

One Of the ablest OF the members
Of the French war ministry is Theo-
phile Delasse, the son OF peasant
who entered public life through the
doorway Of Journalism and who was
largely responsible for cementing the
relations between the republic and It's
preaent allies. Deleasse was born at
Painters sixty-three years ago today,
March l, 1852. Upon reaching his
majority he went to Paris and became
a reporter. His ability as brilliant
defender of democracy attracted the
attention Of Gambetta, who took him
on his paper, La Republique Fran.
caise. As a writer Of foreign affairs
Delcasse made reputation for him.
self, and In 1890 he entered politics.
In 1898 he was made minister of for.
eign affairs and became one Of the
greatest and most powerful figures In
world politics, acclaimed as .the
keeper OF Europe's peace When Del.
case first entered the ministry France
was on bad terms with nearly all the
powers, but by succession Of mas.
terly moves he succeeded In bringing
about friendly relations with all Of
them save. Germany. He has always
hated the Kaiser's government, and
he has been called the Incarnation OF
the spirit Of .reyanche.r For seven
years governments rose and fell but
Delcasse remained. winning the
friendship OF Russia. England and
America, and helping to bring about
an early settlement OF the Spanish.
American war. In 1905 Germany
threatened war on France over the
Morocco matter. and as an alternative
demanded that Delcassel be forced out
OF the government. France did not
want war, and Delcasso resigned to
save his country from hostilities. In
1919 when Germany and France were
again at loggerheads, Delcasse re-;
turned to the government as minister
OF marine. but was again forced out
by q German threat ofSwar. In 1913
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
State Editors.
POOR JUDGMENT.

President Wilson's appointments OF
the new federal trade commission
the board that is to regulate the cor.
porattons Of the country as interstate
commerce commission has regulated
the railroads.&c. great dissappoint-
ment to men who are versed in gov
eminent affairs. Among members OF
congress, both Democratic and Re.
publican. 1t Is said that the President
has shown very poor judgment In his
selections. So far as actual business
experience Is concerned the members
of the commission are regarded as ex.
ceedingly weak, as only two OF them.
Messrs. Hurley and Parry, seem to
have practical qualifications of this
Misunderstanding Telegram.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
TODAY WE CELEBRATE.
Centenary Of Thomas Thorpe, a Pic.
neer War CORRESPONDENT.

Today marks the centenary of the
birth OF Thomas Bangs Thorpe, an
American journalist who was one Of
the pioneers to follow the difficult
and hazardous profession Of war cor.
respondent. Thorpe was born In
Westfleld, Mass, March 1, 1916, and
was educated at Wesleyan University.
At the age Of twenty.one he made a
tour OF the South and Southwest, and
settled for a time In Louisville, where
he was engaged as newspaper re.
porter. Later he went to New Or.
leans and edited a Wing newspaper,
and In 1876 he founded the Baton
Rouge Conservator.
When the war between the United
States and Mexico broke out, Thorpe
enlisted in the army. AS a soldier his
services were SO meritorious that he
was promoted to the rank OF colonel.
The instincts Of the journalist were
still strong. however, and he could not
resist the impulse to turn reporter
whenever opportunity offered. His
stories" Of the war were published In
many newspapers. and afterward col
lected in book form. George Wilkins
Kendall, Of New Orleans, who also
reported the Mexican! war, Is usually
called "the father OF war. correspon.
dents" but he shares that fame with
Thorpe.
Although Kendall was the pioneer
Of the profession Of war correspon.
dent. and is SO honored by a majority
OF those harassed gentlemen OF all
nations who are now lowering around
the edges Of the European conflagra.
ton, sending such scraps Of intorma-
ton as the generals will permit them
= obtain and the censors will pass,
ar correspondence was not unknown
during the Napoleonic wars. When
Napoleon returned from Elba-which
was Just o century ago today--sev.
eral London and Paris newspapers at.
tempted to cover" his movements,
and reporters were sent out for that
purpose. The Emperor did not rel.
ish such espionage, and sent the re.
porters packing. The reporters Jared
even worse with Wellington, who
voiced variousl objections to their
presence.
The profession / Of war correspon.
dence reached it's period Of greatest
glory In the American Civil war and
the Franco-P russian conflict, when
many journalists immortalized them.
selves. In the war with Russia the
Japanese kept the correspondents in
the background Of affairs, and the ex:
ample Of Nippen has been followed
by all the nations now locked in dead:
ly strife. M
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01

lin says: "If your majesty is remem.
bered Of II, the Welshmen did good
service In a garden where leeks did
grow; wearing leeks in their Man.
mouth caps, which your majesty
knows to this hour Is an honorable
padge Of the service: and ] do believe
your majesty takes no scorn to wear
leek upon st. Tayy's Day" Welsh.
men on this side OF the Atlantic re-
tain their old fondness for the leek
as an article Of diet, and gilt leeks
are often carried in the st. David's
procession.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-01
AN IMPRESSIVE MESSAGE.

Arthur Brisbane, editor of Hearsts
newspapers has always been a firm
believer in the wisdom of advertisers
using the small country dailies and
;weeklies. and never fails to impress
this fact upon the small publishers
and the readers OF the Hearst news.
papers; whenever he has an oppor-
tunity to do SO. Not being able to at.
ted the meeting of the Buckeye Press
Association on account OF illness he
takes time to send long telegram to
the meeting, expressing his views
upon advertising. He points out the
fact that the country editor IL the
poorest paid professional man in the
country when the extent OF his ser
vice to the community is taken into
consideration.
Following is the telegram sent by
Mr.. Brisbane to the members OF the
Buckley Press Association: ~.
"Albert Bernet, Chairman Arrange.
ments Committee:
please express to editors and pub.
fishers of Ohio my great regret that
amAunablelto meet them personally at
this gathering Of the Buckeye Press
Associatio IAN eminent surgeon has
been considering which part OF. me he
owuld remove and which parts he
would leave. and while making up his
mind he has forbidden me to attend to
anySwork, even the most pleasant.
Had j had the good fortune to ad
dress the members Of the Ohio or
ganizationt II should have endeavored
to emphasize these facts:
sFirst-The local editors Of the
country are the most important agen.
ciess for good in this republic. They
warn their readers in every Ameri.
can dwelling Of the rascality that is
planned on a big or little scale and
make Il possible for the citizens to
think together and defend themselves.
"Second-The country editor whose
position financially and otherwise
should be one Of dignity aud absolute
independence is the least appreciated
and the most poorly rewarded OF the
nations useful servants, not except.
ing schoolteachers or clergymen. The
man who cleans the corridors in a
country courthouse is often better
paid than the editor who supplies the
county with sound advice, and that,
to put II mildly, Is a comical situa.
ton!
"Third-The local newspaper, intel.
ligently used. Is by far the best adver.
Using medium for business men, big
or little, who have something worth
while 10 sell. The reader OF the
country newspaper buys everything,
from the roof paint to the cellar CO.
ment, from the front veranda to the
back Of the; barn. and the country pub.
fisher knows him and reaches him.
The country publishers have suf.
fered financially because 1t is impos.
sible for the great national advertisers
to deal with them directly, and the
numerous advertising agencies that
handle the bulk Of national advertia-
inE appropriations naturally dread
the detailed work OF dealing with
thousands OF small publications. valu.
able as they are
"organization among publishers
and the proper support OF an honest
central advertising representation
will solve the problem.
"Fourth-The editors through or.
ganization, maintenance OF rates, with
not price cutting and with proper sup.