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New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
ITALY HAS 100000
 FIRST-LINE SOLDIERS
Italian Government Still Hopes to Ob- tain Territorial Concessions From
 Austria Without Entering War.

On the Italian Frontier, via PaRs, April 16. 10:55 a. m.-1taly today has 100000 first line soldiers under arms They are from twenty to twenty-six years of age. They are perfectly armed, and equipped other wise ito the last button"
 General Zupelli, the Italian minis ter of war, speaking on the military situation in Italy said that a miracle had been accomplished, in that a country which for about twenty years had maintained a military organiza- ton merely for the preservation of peace had created one of the most perfect of war machines. The war army with weapons was superior, proportionately, to that of the Ger man army at the beginning of the war.
 Eagerness of the soldiers concen- trated along the frontier to begin ac- tion is so great that their officers are compelled to hold them closely in check for fear of disturbing border incidents.
 In view of the extensive prepara- tions which have been made, the question is asked with increasing frequency why Italy does not enter the war. Men in position to speak with authority say that a majority of the people prefer and the government still hopes to obtain territorial con- sessions from Austria without a rup- ture of friendly relations.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
SUBMARINE SUNK
 DUTCH STEAMER
Captain and Crew of katuIk Claim They Saw SubmeTsibIc Which
 Paid No Attention to Iicqucst.

The Hague. Via. London. April 1 G. 5:55 a. m.- Asubmarine~ sank the Dutch steamer Katwyk. which went down yesterday near Ihe North Hinder lightship according 10 a re- port of the examination o- the yes SCIs captain and crew, published by the department of marine. The re- port says: "The captain cast anchor in twenty fathoms of water seven miles west of the North Hinder light ship. The anchor light immediately was lighted as we'll as two electric lamps Illuminating the fass fore and aft fifteen and ten feet in length, re- @pcctivcly. Between the flags in big letters were the words 'Katwyk, Rot terdam.'
 The second mate and two sailors were busy with the lamps. Besides he outlook standing on the bridge nobody else was on deck. Suddenly a heavy shock was felt and the mate observed a column of water on the bort side Lamps were thrown out and fire started immediaIeiy.
 The captain and crew hastened on deck and took to the boats. remaining :ear the sinking vessel for some time. Suddenly they observed a sub marine emerging. showing no numbe and with none of the crew visible. The Katwyk's captain shouted a re- quest that the submarine tow the boats to the lightship. but no attention was paid to him and the submarine disappeared in the darkness. The katwyk disappeared beneath the water fin twenty minutes and the boats were rowed to the lightship.'
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
TAKE GERMAN SHIPS.
To Heplace Allied Vessels Sunk by
 German Submarines.

Paris, April 16. 4:45 a. m.--M. Leguales de Mezauban, president of the Brittany Ship Owners association, has suggested that the minister of marine replace each ship belonging to the allies sunk by a German sub marine by a vessel of corresponding size from among the 278 German ships detained at French ports since the beginning of the war This NJ. De Mezauban believes, would cause German ship owners to do their ut most to induce Emperor William to put a stop to a method of warfare, the cost of which was borne by them.
 The proposal of M. De Mezauban has been taken into consideration by the French government. but before 1t can be put into execution an ar rangement must be reached with the British authorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
GRANTED SEPARATE TRIALS.
Five Directors of New Haven Road In.
 dicted for Conspiracy.

New York, April 16.-George F. Baker, Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, Theo- dorc M. Vail Francis T. Maxwell and Edward Milligan were granted today a separate trial on tho indictment charging them and sixteen other di- rectors and forer directors of the New Haven railroad with criminal conspiracy under the antitrust law.
 Tn five directors whose cases were thus severed from the other defen- dants became directors subsequent to 1908. The severance was granted by Federal Judge Hunt.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
Project is Now Up to New Britain
 Board of Education.
SUGGESTED BY STATE BOARD
Plan Is to Transfer Pupils to New No- cational Institution When That Building is Ready for Occupan- cy Next Winttr.

If plan which the state board of iZcs New Britain will lose it's state trade school, which has been one Of it's brides since 1910. It is the intcn- tion of the state board of education to abandon the school and enroll the pupils in the Vocational High school as soon as the latter institution Is ready for occupancy. The machinery in the trade school will bc turned over to the city and the plant will be given lIp if the city will agree to accept free Of charge. until other arrangements can be made. out of town pupils now enrolled at the trade school.
 State School Board Behind Project.
 The proposition has been preached to the members of the New Britain board of education by letter from the state board. It is not known what the attitude of the local board will be and it is probable that no action will be taken until the next meeting. which will be held in May.
 An attempt was made today by he Herald to secure a statement from
 
 he declined to discuss the matter, re- ferring the reporter to Charles r. Smith, president of Landers, Frary x Clark. who is a member of the state board. MT. Smith is out of the city. Would Parallel Vocational School.
 The state trade school has been 2 successful institution since it was opened. There are classes for both sexes. Useful arts that are not taught in academic courses in other schools are it's features and if is thought to be the belief of the state board that Inc school would simply parallel the Vo- cational High school. which will seeI; to teach theesame courses on moro extensive scae. .-
 Boys classes are taught in a build. ing owned by the American Hardware corporation on Whiting street. The building is leased to the state. The girls department is located in the Porter & Dyson block at g Main street. The state trade school was started five years ago. the necessary machinery being supplied by local manufacturing concerns.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
W.ATROUS TO PRISON.

New Haven. April lG.--WaIter S. Watrous. former town clerk, judge of probate and justice of the peoca of Guilford. was sentenced to from two to five years in state prison to- day by Judge James H. Webb in the superior court for an offense against the moral code. to which Watrous had previously pleaded guilty.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16

year. Senator Aldrich will
 in Swan Point cemetery, r. K. l., Sunday afternoon. Dr. John <. Thatcher. h physician, had left MT. Aid than half an hour before he Aldrich then appeared to bl ing froma slight attack Of [ which put him in bed yester noon. Ten minutes after { clan left, however. MT. Aldi denly became unconscious. within a few minutes. Family HurricciIy sunni Members Of his immedii were hurriedly summoned came unconscious and were| bedside when he died. Ind ed Mrs. Aldrich. his wife; rich and Mrs. John ID. Rd Jr.. his daughter and Wind rich. his son.
 The announcement was m| at Mir. Rockefeller's office.
 senator Aldrich died at 90s Fifth avenue. New N about ten o'clock this mornl apopleetlc stroke"
 Became III YcsterdmI
 Mir. Aldrieh became m cal day afternoon. Dr. Thatcher moned. but could not be rcd Allen NJ. Thomas. who was moned to the Aldrich home, MT. Aldrich's illness as q slia of indigestion. and MT Aid 10 bed.
 pr. Thatcher cAlind on M about 9:30 o'clock this morp patient seemed to be in go and to be suffering Of noth serious than n slight uttaeA gestion. After chatting about ten minutes Dr. 'Tha inc house. Ten minutes Aldrich was stricken
 Among Greatest ParIiamcr
 MT. Aldrich held sea United States senate corH from 1881 to 1911. huence exerted by him on goN al affairs was best illustrata fact that when he was satlrS to an audience as eraI manager of the United that appellation lived thro Of McKinloJ welt and Taft.
 Probably th" greatest parla ian that eyer served In fl Mir Aldrich had no diliichltv tnining leadership of his D though known among tho ve \ committee" senator he ,s much at home on the
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New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
MRS. ROOSEVELT DOING WELL

New York. April 1G.-Mrs. Thco- dore Roosevelt. who underwent an operation yesterday in Roosevelt hos pital, was said today to have passed a comfortable night and to be doing as we'll as could be expected The nature of the operation has not been uivulged.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
ARGENTINE WARSHIP
 MORENO FLOATED
Craft Which Stuck in Mud in Dcla ware River, Apparently Suffered
 No Damage.

Philadelphia, April 16.-The new Argentine battleship Moreno, which yesterday stuck in the mud of Dan Baker shoal, about fifty miles down the Delaware river, was noated dur :ng the night and proceeded on her "ay to Hampton Roads. Apparently the ship suffered no damag,.
 This was the second time the Mo reno has been stuck in the mud in the Delaware. About two weeks ago the warship collided with a barge and was aground several hours { The Moreno will take on coal at Hampton Roads and then sail for South America.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
POSTPONES INJUNCTION CASE

Washington, April 16.-Jllstice Me- Coy of the District of Columbia su- preme court today signed an order posponing until May 12 the iniunc- tion case of the Riggs National Bank against Secretary McAdoo and Comp troller of the Currency Williams
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
LINES FAST TO Fl.

Honolulu, April l6.~-Thc work oc fixing lines to the wrecked submarin, F-4 was continued today Three lines are now fast to the craft. which lics in 2SS feet Of water outside the hor- bor entrance.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
FORNERU.S.SENA NELSON ". AID
 DYES IN NEW !
AD0DItGtiC Stroke CIaaII Republican LGldsT of
 From 1881 to lSI
ENGINEERED PAYNE -ALDUI| TARIFF ACT TRROUGI
 

Had NrccIand-.Aldrich Emcrn .rcncy Law Of 1908 Ena
 ter an Historic FiIibustc
 by LaFollette. Prosressivc
 can From Wisconsin. WI
 Proved Bitter Enemy.
 New York. April 1s.Nl Aldrich, for thirty years Uni senator from Rhode Island publican leader whose n' stamped upon tariff and cul' islation of has party, died d pletic strok at his home or1 nue here today Ho had d indigestion since yesterday Until then he had been ip health. He was in his scvcl
New Britain herald., 1915-04-16

French Battlcship Bonlbards Syrian Coast--Gcrnrans Driven Back in 
 Carpathian Region-1O4O Russians By kaiscr's Forces in Poland--Italy Has 1,aOO,OOO Soldiers Under Arms.
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No Loss of Life.

London, April 16, 10:3s a. m.--At least two Zeppelins raided the coun-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

eight and one-half pounds at birth and has gained one pound and seven ounces since. | wash out his bowels with warm water and a little salt when he seems in most distress. but this does not relieve him as it should because the gas seems to be in h1s stomach altogether. feed him regularly every two hours through the day and whenever he wakes Up during the night. but not oftener than every two hours Is there anything you can recommend?
 MRS. L. F.
 I am inclined to think that you are overlooking your baby and that is the cause of the collie. If you think you must feed him every two hours. do not allow him to have very much at a time. It would be better, how ever, to let him have all he wants, but instead of feeding him every two hours, extend the time for feeding to at least two and ene-half or three hours and once during the night You are wise in not giving any sooth- ing syrups without first Knowing the contents. There is hardly a mixture of a quieting nature that does not contain traces of morphine or opium. It is much better to give a few tea spoonfuIs of hot water, a little old- fashioned catntp tea, or simple mo- lasses in hot water. A teaspoonful of molasses in a cup of hot water given in half teaspoonful doses some times gives almost magical relief. When given slowly one drop of pep perInint essence in six teaSpoonfuIs of hot water is also a. good remedy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
ARE OUR EYES DEGEN ERAr1NG2

This question is frequently asked by people. who observe closely and who are dismayed by the remarkably large number of people who wear glasses today, as compared with a generation or so ago. Our eyes are not general ing. The eyes of the present genera ton are in no wise poorer, weaker, or inferior, to those of our ancestors, notwithstanding the fact far greater ly.
 The proba bi1ities are that the eyes of the human race are neither weaker nor stronger today than were those of our fEefathers, unless it can be proven that the whole physique of the race today is weaker or stronger. As is the whole physical body, so are the eyes.
 But much more is required of our eyes now than was ever required of our ancestors. The strenuous Strug- gle. for existence today, the ever in creasing complexity of our modern civilized life, the multiplying know1- edge of the world in all lines of hu- man endeavor, Knowledge that must be mastered if we would rise and achieve success, put far greater strain on the eyes of this generation than on those that have gone before.
 Our schools are far more exacting and severe, the business and scientific world require closer application and more painstakfng care than ever be- fore. Electricity has turned night in to day, and much more work is now done by artificial illumination than in the past. Sharp comp etition in every line makes 1t necessary to have the best vision obtainabIe.
 Because Of these exactinE demand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

yet spoken the last word on this sub-
 ject, the overwhelming preponder-
 ances of scientific evidence is in fa-
 vor of the proposition that the use
 of alcohol, in any amounts, large or
 small, tends to impair muscular CO.,
 ordination, to dull the special senses.
 to retard muscular and nervous re-
 actions and mental processes, and to
 reduce efficiency in any work re-
 qI1fring rapid and accurate mental or
 open to discussion is whether, in
 times of unusual exposure, strain and
 exertion, the temporarily stimulating effects of alcohol are sufficiently
 valuable to compensate for it's un-
 desira ble results. Evidently the nafIi-
 tary auth critics of Europe think so
 or are still influenced by custom or
 tradition, since in each army the reg
 ulation ration of alcohol is Still pro-
 vided Tn the English army, 1-2 ounces of rum are issued to each man twice a week. For men in the trenches, this allowance is increased to ounces twice a week under ordi-
 nary weather conditions and to 2 1-2
 ounces daily in very bad weather, making a minimum of ounces a week and a maximum of IT 1-2 ounces. The regular ration of 2 1-2 ounces is estimated to contain 25 5
 grams of alcohol. The French sol dier receives daily 50 grams of rum containing 20 grams of alcohol The german soldier is allowed 1,793 grams
 of beer and 20 grams of brandy day.
 The beer, which is of the ordinary lager variety. has a low alcohol con-
 tent of only about ,3.5 per cent; but
 this quantity would amount to a to-
 tai of TOT grams of actual alcohol a day. Austrian soldiers receive each
 day 0.5 liter of wine, equivalent to 40
 grams of alcohol. The physiologic effects of alcohol on military efficiency would probably not be so clearly ap-
 parent in the army as in the navy
 The modern batteship, cruiser and
 submarine have become marveIs of mechanical comp1exity and deIicacy.
 The soldier in the trenches might take
 the maximum German ration of TO
 grams of alcohol a day without irn- pairing his ability to handle his rifle
 or manipulate machine gun whether tIle members of the aviation corps. the artillerymen charged with handling the heavy guns, or he sig l nal men, on whose quic!ra ess and ac- l curacy of vision much might depend could maintain the highest efficiency l on-a a daily allowance of alcohol re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

mains to be proved. There is, in the opinion of the Journal of the Ameri- can Medical Association, abundant testimony on the part of naval ex- perts to show that alcohol dininishes the accuracy of the gun pointer on the battlesI1ip and so reduces the number of probable hits. Dutch courage" has heretofore been regard ed as an indispensable equipment of warfare, and alcohol has been looked {on as the ally rather than the enemy of the fighting man; but the present war will reverse the opinions of the civilized world on good many ques- tions, and it is possible that the in- Responsibility of alcohol in the army may be one of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

on our eyes latent imperfections, err TOTS of refraction causing eye-strain, are brought out and made manifest by symptoms of discomfort and dis tress, compelling us to seek the inn provement of vision and the comfort afforded by properly fitting lenses.
 Investigation has shown that prirni- tive races of men have the same ir- regularities in shape and form of the eyes as are found in civilized races The difference lies in the occupation, out of door life, and the limited use. made of the vision by the savage races.
 Examination of the eyes of the In dian students at Carlisle and other Indian schools shows that about 80 per cent. of them have refractive er- TOTS, and need correcting lenses. This is approximately as large a percent age as is exhibited by the white races.
 Even the lower animals show the same irregularities and imperfections in shape and form of eye which gives rise to the discornforts caused by re- fractive errors in man.
 Some years ago, an enterprising and interpfd ocuIist in New York city, succeeded by means of the retino- scope in measuring the refraction of the eyes of many of the wild aniraels in Bronz Geological Park of that city. He found a considerable percentage of them with the same imperfections as exist in, man. It is not reported, however, that he fitted them with glasses.
 The percentage of people wearing glasses, in community or group, or society, is an index to the educational and scholastic attachments of that group or society. The more the eyes are used for prolonged study or close work, the more necessary it becomes to wear correcting 9enBes TOT any ex- tsting refractive errors. It will fre- quently be found in any group of pro- fessi onal ana scientific men, scholars, professors, teachers, lawyers, doctors, etc, that from 30 to 50 per, cent. of them are wearing glasses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
ALCOHOL IN THE
 EUROPEAN ARMIES

The European war, subjecting mil lions of men to the Irregularities and exposures of life in field and camp, has naturally revived interest in and furnished new material for the dis cussion of many old problems. Among these problems is that connected with the use of alcohol by the soldiers. The time has passed when alcoholic liquors are to be regarded as insepar- able from warfare and essential for military activities. Efficiency is now the prime consideration. Since the last great war. scientific research has greatly increased oar knowledge of the effects of alcohol on the human body. While the physiologtst has not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
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 Those are ideal executive offices quickly accessible to every part of the city and de dghsful in every detail of appointment. High ceiled quiet exceptionally we'll served these suites are fit business homes for big men whose big ideas furnish the motive pow > CT of big enterprises.
 Plans can be seen-rates will be quoted and an inspection of the building arranged for at your convenience.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

Dear Doctor: My foot is still troubling me. About two years ago I wrote you that I had stumbled (about ten years before) and injured my big toe, causing my foot to be sore, spScially after resting. Upon your advice went to an osteopath and took ten treatments, as he said three or four would not be enough. I did not notice amy material change after taking the treatments, but kept up working, rubbing and twisting the foot almost every night before I went to bed. The pain in the foot is almost gone, but the foot and calf of the leg always seem tired. The calf of that leg is two and a half inches smaller around than the oth- CT, and on the top of the foot there seems to be a~bone which projects, the size of dime. This the osteopath tried to replace. but failed. What worries me most is the fear of can cer or some other disease setting in which may cause the. loss of the foot
 we have all of your books and they are useful to us. Last winter nearly all the children in the neigh borhood had measles. but our little girl two and one-half years old, did not get them, and my wife says it is
 
 for their prevention. Many thanks to you. She was cured last winter of eczema We gave her the tissue foods internally and noted an inn provement next day. We also applied externally weakened vinegar. It took away the intense itching, and al- though it smarted a. little at first she felt better afterward. She is perfectly we'll now and there are no marks from the eczema C. M
 There is but little cause for worry on your part according to my opin- ion, as to the trouble being of a can cerous nature. Tt is possible that the bone is affected somewhat. You possess the Book of Lectures, and if you apply the treatment in it de- scribed under the heading Diseases of the Bone.'' I am satisfied that it twill most favorably affect the trou- ble. Do not stand on your feet more consulted. may not have completed the treatment. Often it requires a long time.
 I am glad you have been benefited in the past by my advice and the in structions found in the club books. It is gratifying to me and encourag- ing to others.
 Dear Doctor: I have an infant son three weeks old who already has had attacks Of co1ic. I have used nothing but water and catnip tea and a few drops of peppermint, as am afraid of soothing syriups. Before his birth I had all kinds of food and l lots of fruits, so I cannot lay it to 1 improper no1rishment. He weighed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

Rear-AdniraI Moore cabled the navy from Honolulu that when hs succeeds in placing another sling around the submarine F-4 he win be able to start the actual work Of rais- ing the vessel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

It is claimed that country boys make the best ball players, but any way city boys can talk faster from the ooacher's position
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
CLUB NOTES.

I will gladly answer all inquiries for information on health subjects from readers of this publication if same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5039 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, III. Send full name and ad- dress with four cents postage.