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New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
"Dry" Mince Pie.
(Denver Cor, Baltimore News. )

(Denver Cor, Baltimore News.)
 Everybody knows that Colorado is going dry on New Years Day, but it never occurred to any of the citizens of this fair state that when 1916 dawns the prohibition law is going to affect favorite edibles. It has been argued that you certainly can't work up any excitement on a mince pie or two, and yet Gov. Carlson and Attor- ney-General Farrar at a conference have interpreted tle flaw to cover the very brandy or snapDy stuff that is put in plum pudding, nee pies, branded peaches and other Sesserts worth eat ing
 Persons desiring to have a real plum pudding with a little blue blaze on it for New Years Day or a mince pie with the correct fiavoring must buy their brandy the preceding day. There's quite a lot of sorrow about this and some of these who were for prohibition in g half-hearted sort of way. when they heard that it was go- ing to interfere with such desserts de- clared that Colorad> was all right. but.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

That our foreign-born population contains the saving element of the nation, financially, is shown by figures from the postoffice department to the effect that seventy-two per cent. of the deposits in postal savings banks belongs to those who came from other lands. The spirit of thrift and sav- ing is great in the man who knows the value Of dollar. It is the Ameri- can who spends his money like a drunken sailor. Down the years, when spendthirft boys and girls take unto themselves life partners who have ir1bued in them the principle of "a penny saved is a penny earned there will be a happy balancing of natures. No one loves a miser, and yet a reck- less spender of money is a bad asset to the nation. There is a golden med ium in all things.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
BEST OF HIS TRADE.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24. - Joe Schroeder, for 14 years groundkeeper for the Athletics, and one of the pest known baseball diamond makers in the country, is critically i'll at his home here. Schroeder, who is 56 years old, has been i'll since last sum- mer. A short time ago his condition became worse, and now little hope is held for his recovery. He was en- gagged as a groundkeeper for the Ath- letics when that club joined the American league in 1901. He kept old American league park, Twenty ninth street and Columbia avenue, in condition until the Athletics moved to Shibe Park, where he has been em- ployed since.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
Dying of Thirst.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.) )

(Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
 Humorists long have made the mysterious inha bitants of Mars the objects of cartoon and quip, but in lecture at the Rosicrucian Fellow ship Hall recently Prof. s. l.. Booth royd, of the department of Astronomy in the University of Washington, ex- pressed pity for the plight of those who live on the planet nearest the earth.
 Study convinces us that there is in telligent reason on Mars,' said Prof. Boothroyd, in an address which was illustrated by astronomical drawings and photographs. "The canals of Mars are not, as some people think, filled with water and cut like the Pan anna, Suez or Erie canals, but merely are called canals because they are straight. Yet the fact that vegetation on Mars moves south at one season, bearing it's necessary moisture, and then moves directly north over the same path makes inevitable the con- clusion that there is intelligent d1rec- tion behind this.
 "Mars evidently is an old planet. It's
  dying of thirst Let us think with pity of the people-perhaps like our selves-who are trying desperately to conserve what moisture is left that they may live. Sad it seems some times that we cannot stretch out friendly hand of assistance"
 Prof. Boothroyd expressed the opinion that the earth some day will "die of thirst" as Mars is dying, be- ing unable to retain is moisture.
 The astronomer also said there is evidence that life exists on the planet Venus, though it doubtless is of a low CT gradeAthan Mars owing to a less favorable atmosphere. As '" for the stars-the suns that lie infinitely be- yond the solar system of man-nO one dares say that intelligence equal to our does not exist.
 Prof. Boothroyd showed some strik- ing drawings of mountains of the moon.
 "These mountains" he exclaimed, "are 3O,OO0 feet high, and may be measured accurately from their shad- o IS. Thece pictures are probably cs true to nature as some of drawings that our engineers make of mountains within view.
 The utter insigniGcance of the earth compared with the solar systems of inc universe was brought out forceful- ,v by a comparison of distance. Light
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

Consider for minute what has been done by the regular school of medicine against which, in the name of freedom, we are so vociferouslv and so repeatedly warned. Then consider the achievements of the vari- ous schools, cults, 'isms and creeds that would supplant this profession and consign it to forgetfulness.
 The regular school of medicine is fallible. There are many things it cannot do. But it never ceases in it's search for truth. The laboratory and the clinic room are it's founda- tion and inspiration. Nothing is taken for granted. It bases it's deductions upon scientific facts, that must over- come the combined force of prejudice, tradition and vested interest.
 What has become of cholera? :? What has become of infant. diarrhoea .? What has become of smallpox, once terror equal to plague? What has become of diphtheria and membran- ous croup? Who is gradually con- quering tuberculosis, the greatest of human plaques, Who has dissipated the dread specter of hydrophobia? :? Who, achieved the marvels of modern surgery? :, Has it not been the school of regular medicine, One by one, hostile schools of healing have been reared to combat the ancient pro- fession of Hippocrates. Where are they now? Only echo answers, Where?
 Who is frantically and supplicant- ingly in demand upon those long bat tie lines in Europe? It is chi"o- practices? It is osteopaths? Is it Christian Science healers?
 Those who seek to overthrow the regular practitioners found their as- sumption upon a com mbination of su perstition and a wooden-faced denial of physic facts. They come and go like the passing seasons. They make no great scientific discoveries. .Thev garner no tonnes of physical knowl- edge. They are found in the end to be based upon pretense, gullibility, superstition and esoteric ,moonshine.
 The regular school makes mistakes. It needs watching. It should never emerge to that naughty eminence where it will not receive it's full quota of brain-cl clearing, humility-preserv1ng kicks; but forget not brethren, it is the salt of the earth, and suffering humanity's one dim and distant star of hope.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

That President Wilson is sending Colonel F. M. House to Europe to be on the ground when the time for peace negotiations comes is report that went the rounds in Washington. From various sources, diplomatic and other the American government has been informed that in six months' time the peace movement in Europe will have gained great momentum. Al. that time, according to a belief enter tained in administration circles, the present military deadlock existing on all the fronts will have been pread- venture to all the nations. It wiil\ then be realized that decision can be reached only by years more or fighting and a tremendous cost or lives and money. All the belligerents, it is believed, will be in a frame of mind to accept even a temporary peace. Colonel House, it, is unqer- stood, will be then in an ideal position to act as agent of President Wilson as ' a mediator and go-between for tho belligerent nations.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
NEW TRADE COMING.

Every day there comes an instance of what the war abroad is doing in the way of destruction for European interests and boosting for American institutions and business. Argentina has arranged for a loan in this coun- try of $6,000,o00, which, while it is for the short space of six months means that the financial interests to the south of us are turning their eyes in this direction and may con- tinue to do business at this stand It is interesting to note in passing that whenever anyone wants money this is the country that can produce. At the present moment we are able to finance the world. Previously, when the South American governments wanted money they went abroad in their search. That had been almost a fixed habit with them. They have done most of their trading there. Now, however, the strings on the European money bags have been
 
 been closed to outsiders, and Ameri- can exchequers are about the han diest ones in reach. Therefore the men of the Southland must needs come here. By injecting a little American liberality into the dealings with those traders in the twenty-one South American republics the busi- ness men of America have a great opportunity to make this business per- manent. By extending credit a little longer than has been the wont of American bankers our financial and commercial interests will receive a l boost in the Latin-Americas that will 1 keep them ever at the top, over and l above any other interest in the world | It is but natural that the spirit of an-America should win out in the end. There should be more trading on this continent,-it is the natura | channel.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

can travel from the earth to the sun in eight minutes, it was pointed out whereas it takes light hundreds of years to move from the earth to some of the stars.
 It is foolish to say what we may know and what we may not know In the future" remarked the lecturer. "Au the great men of history Who have ventured to say that certain things would never be accomphsheo have been contradicted within snort lime Infinite and unknown as the universe is, the greatest thing In 1t IS the human mind, and the possibilities of the mind are unlimited"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

ment. From his bravery in Manila Bay he won his place in American history. With him the United States IS first and if there could be a close second it must necessarily be the American Navy. He believes that they are 1nseparable, that the navy must ever stand as the greatest line of defense for this nation. There is much in what he says. Situated as we are, with two great coastlines each more than a. thousand miles in length, formidable navy must be ever on hand if at any time foe would dare trespass. With this in mind and reme mbering the fact that Admiral Dewey has no other reason | but patriotism for saying what he | does, it might be we'll at this time to
 peruse the following from him:
 Our main defense and protection from invasion must always rest with the navy. Nwh1cnmus ust ever remain our first and best; line of f,defense::This defense, uniesstadequate, is impotspt: adequacy is not reached until the navy is strong enough to meet on equal terms the navy of the strongest possible adversary"
 There are but a few words there. but they contain a world of advice and should be seriously considered by all Americans as coming from a man who knows what he is talking of. who has had all the experiences of ." a fighter. The Admiral knows what would happen should an enemy seek to invade the shores of the United States. He knows that the brunt of the battle would fall naturally on the boys who man our warships. When he declares that a navy equal to the strongest now in existence would be necessary to prevent the landing of a formidable force he is not speak ing as jingoist blind to reason; he is giving the views of a seasoned sail Tor, man who has run the gamut from middy to admiral. It is the doctrine of preparedness, simply that, nothing more. Coming from a man of such eminence it must be needed and it will be taken to heart for the American people have a confidence in Admiral Dewey that cannot be shaken. There are no politics mixed in what he says; naval officers and army officers are not built that way. They are the few remaining people in this nation who have not some par ticular axe to grind. When the time comes to thrash out all the arguments for and against national defense it is safe to say the leaders in Congress will willingly give ear to any views the Admiral might care to express. And he could say no more than he has in the aforegoing few lines.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
D. MCMILLAN rR0-zOI-2o3 MAIN STTs FEET

recently had permitted shipment of all hospital supplies, except rubber goods. These articles were denied admission on the ground that to permit them to go into enemy territory would re- lease a corresponding amount of rubA Der for the manufacture of automobile tires and other military necessities.
 Great Britain's latest action puts a stop to all shipments. .. t.st
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
BARS HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
Great Britain Places Bar On Them From U. S. to Central Powers.


 From U. S. to Central Powers. Washington, Dec. 24.-Negotiations looking to a withdrawal or modifica- tion of Great Britain's decree forbid ding the shipment of hospital sup plies from the United States to the Central Powers are in progress be- tween the American and the British governments. Refusal of Great Britain to accede to the request of the United States would affect the en- tire program of the American Red Cross for relief work in Europe. Large consignments of supplies now are stored in New York pending the outcome of the negotiations.
 Great Britain and her allies until
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
WHAT DEWEY THINKS.

No man in this country would dare |estion the patriotism of Admiral eorge W. Dewey He stands today |e greatest figure in the American avy, for althosiglb hes isSretired he
 ill holds an sactiveS interest in any, ing that pertains to its improve
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

Talk of a great railroad strike in the spring is secuted by the head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers. The trend is more and more towards arbitration and other sensible methods-Buffalo Commercial.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

The Greman scientist who claims 70 have found substitute for brass must have discovered method of boiling down the imprudence of Ger man agents in the United States Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
FACTS AND RANCHES.

We fail to see why New York should grumble over having to pay half the income taxes of the country. Hasn't it half the taxable incomes . Binghamton Press.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

St. Louis as place for naming the Democratic Presidential ticket has not been chosen as mascot. Tilden, who was counted out; Cleveland, when he was not elected, and Parker, who was defeated, were all nominated at St. Louis-New York World.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
[RISTMAs CHEER.

RIST'MAS CHEER.
 pne Christmas season when
 lot an overab bundance .oi
 sartIt aad good will toward
 D as sunshine Is never ap-
 until after 8 rainy day so
 this country should be re-
 Ihanced by the war abroad.
 are a nation made up Of
 other nations. Hardly a
 ssthe country is without, a
 oane document from friends
 Hing Of the terrible calan-
 as visited there. There will
 rtstrnas in Europe this year,
 lone for years to come. Then
 uId be all the more reason
 Christmas in the United
 Eoulds outrank any other
 It means ssot much. It
 are at peace with the world,
 good cheer in almost every
 Ire. There is reason to be And whatever differences we bng ourselves should be read
 tten. Life at best is full If cares and sorrows, shadows xness. So when the merry
 season forces itself upon us be welcomed in the pro- 1t. "Be ye then as little for Christmas is the season hood. It is the time of the
 girls, 1t is theirs, all theirs. less the grown-ups shake off k of age for the nonce there ho Christmas for them.
 Into the cheery little faces of hren. It Is a sight good for Tt. See little Johnnie there
 angelic features. polished up occasion, ready to sprout wings , any moment, He has cer- cen 8 good boy, because he hat Santa Claus is going to ,wn the chimney at midnight
 He knows he is going to get q presents when the old gentleman with the red yes his sleigh up on the roof hes his reindeer to the light ]. And little Mary. She too j to get some nice things for as, a doll, and a little house, ther doll, and a book, and oh many things, and maybe a by carriage to wheel the doll some other little girls house w and show how good Santa 1as been. It'll be a great day, 1t. Father and mother will the fun, and they will get esents too. Just what father
 outside of the annual neck ot worth considering because, e's just father. But anyway ill be much joy and lots of ent.
 o that no boy in the city will be
 something the big hearted ,e put up g. wonderful Christ e on the green. It is all light.
 with beautiful incandescent and there will be toys on it
 good boys and girls whose ] cannot afford to have a tree e, or who have no mothers hers, and everybody will be see it and, watch Santa Clause te the presents. Gee! It is !, be a boy or a girl at Christ It is great even to see them es the old folk back over thu t brings a tear to the eye, 2 the throat; but it is good jus ie. And, better still, it make! and a woman feel that afte. is nothing if we grow out O. yhood and girlhood. So thel all be boys and girls again ice more, with all the sunshin, voices and moongleams in ou, TiA'@ never a bitter feeling il [. ; for anyone, with smile.
 .ntimates and a pleasant no, SC we pass on the long road O } road that has no turn. Tha Christmas spirit. It Is tn r peace on earth and good vii men. It is the great doctrin ve thy neighbor as myself ly principle that keeps tn rom flying to pieces. As 500, 'orget the intrinsic meaning 0 1as we forget to live like hu ingss like real men and womer } have no treason to forget i land where the horn of plent ing it's blessings over the nortl T. i.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

Someone has dug up the fact that Ford once gave a cup for Army marksmen. Suppose he did. Did not the President say something about being 'too proud to fight" and wasn t Bryan Colonel of regiment in--or during-the Spanish American War !: -Pittsburg Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

Captain von Rinteln is disavowed by the German government as "a pur- chasing agent for private interests, who "had no instructions'' to violate the laws of the United States. It is another of those singular coincideu- coc that what he did was to the ad- vantage of Germany and in associa- tion with German officials.-Philadel- Dhia Ledger.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

By decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, the law bar ring out prizefight films sent from abroad to this country is sustained. This is sensible. We get enough inn pressions of barbarity from the war news every day. Tn fact we could do with less very, very easily.-Brooklvn Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

sunday texcepted9 at 4:15 p. m. Building, 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24

he Post Office at New Britain |oud Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-24
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PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietors.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
Driving Nails Through Plaster.

This is very simple. Let the nail
lay for a short time in hot water and
it may be driven straight through a
plastered wall without breaking the
plaster in the least.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
Learn A Little Every Day

The Rhine river is about one-ffth
as long as the Mississippi Missouri
system.
The first important battle in the
Dardanelles occurred in 4SO B. c., dur
ing Xerxes' invasion.
The value Of the cotton goods i'm
ported from Great Britain in 1913 is
estimated at $360,000,0OO
Lake Constance in Switzerland lies
1900 feet above sea level, covers an
area of 2O8 square miles and has a
maximum depth Of 906 feet.
Asphalt is mineral pitch found
mostly on the Island of Trinidad. It
was used by the ancient Egyptians
for many purposes, including en-
balming. Mixed with limestone as it
is found in parts of Europe, asphalt
is used as a paving material and also
as an ingredient Of Japan varnish.
Alum Water For Tender Feet.
An old remedy for feet, made ten
der by perspiration, is to soak them
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
OLDER But STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment Of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
TO be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scott Emulsion which is a
food, tonic and medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in Scott's.
Scott g. Bovine, Bloomfield, NJ.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
Straw and Chaff
The Week In History.

Monday, Sept. 27. Gambatta, French
president attacks NJ. Theirs in the
south Of France, 1872.
Tuesday, Sept % Insurrection of
Red Republicans at Lyons, France,
1870.
Wednesday, Sept. 29-Death of Mar
shall st. Arnaud, in France, 1854.
Thursday, Sept. so ohm McCloskey,
Catholic archbishop of New York,
made first American Cardinal, 1875.
Friday, Oct. 1.-Peace of Amiens
concluded between England and
~ France, 1901.
Saturday, Oct. 2.-Major Andre hang
ed as a spy, 1880.
Sunday, Oct. 3.-United States makes
treaty with Columbia, 1924
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
On A Level.

He may be the son of a master of
learning, whose wisdom has taken a
nation by storm, or the offspring Of
one who is rightfully earning the
plandits of all through his Social Re-
form. His father may be a great,
famed politician, whose W ord will
bring thousands of men to his feet;
his family may hold an exalted posi-
tion in circles where only the might
lest meet. But today he is only "a
man in million;" no family connec-
tions or riches enthrall the comrades
who march in the same big battalion.
At college he's merely zone fresh
man." That's all.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
Does Your Church Need Money ?

We have a new plan for raising
money for churches, women's clubs,
and other organizations. No invest
ment is required. If your church
needs money, or if you are interested
in raising money for any other pur-
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your ladies aid society, or the chair
man Of your guild, or to your pastor.
By merely asking for our Church
plan" full particulars will be immed-
lately sent. Address Fund Depart
ment. Good Housekeeping Magazine,
119 West 41st St., New York City.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
Making Button Holes

To make button holes on thin ma
terlal before cutting the buttonholes,
baste a piece of India linen Or muslin
underneath where the button-holes
are to be. Cut the. button-holes
through both and work. When
finished cut away the pieces of goods
underneath, close to the work. The
result is a good firm button hole.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29

water and rub perfectly dry with a
chamo11s leather or ordinary tissue
paper.
When cleaning any article that is
set with stones, such as a ring, be
more gentle with the toothbrush.
If ypu are the lucky possessor Of
pearls, remember they must never
be put INTO soapy water, though sea
water is good for them.
Warren sheaf., 1915-09-29
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The Willing Workers will meet
with Mrs A. B. Brown in Warren,
Thursday, Oct. 7th. The meeting
being postponed a week on account
Of the county fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Warner and
two sons, Of Somonauk, ILL.,, visited
with his brother, NJ. L. Warner and
family for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Mapps and two
sons, of California, are making an
extended Wait with his father, J. W.
Mapps and family.
Mrs. Robinson and daughter, Mrs.
Shield, of Elgin, ILL.,, are visiting at
the Johnson (Riverside farm) and
Warner homes.
Threshing is being delayed by the
rains.
Constipation upsets the entire sys-
tem-causing many Illnesses to the
h'n~an family. Don't worry-Koliis-
'er's Rocky Mountain 're;. viii drive
ont constipation, reg ate the bowels,
tone the stomach, purify :he system.
Give it thorough trial. Is cts. Tea
or Tablets. Warren Pharmacy.