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New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
LODGING THE DINKY,

lone of the most popular pastimes this vicinity seems to be lodging Be dinky, that peculiar, particular, athetic train that wends it's way be- teen the Capitol City and our own Rw Britain. For one reason or an Kher there is a certain strain in #man nature which craves for ad- Snture. There being no other outlet 8sny of the dwellers in this immedi-
 6 vicinity go forth on the railroad Rcks and court death in front of the &aky It may be that the dinky is a Mrmless looking train, with it's old Enc engine and it's coaches of the Abtage of '76. It may be that man, #man, child, and beast have no par 8uIar horror of the rumblings of the @rt individual would consider him. &f insulted if it were insinuated he
 s1ld not get out of the way of this #aveyance that has all the earmarks Ha relic of bygone days. Whatever Mls, there seems to be that ever al- Fling siren, the dinky, to attract &bple to the railroad tracks. And $terday witnessed another appalling &gedy as the result of this foolhar- less. Two women were hurled into &rnity, lodging the dinky. In get #g out Of the path of the slower Fin they stepped in front of an ex- Mss. As long as the memory of this
 VI dent fingers in the minds of the &pitual track walkers there is not #ch danger of repetition. But it #l not be long before old father #ne in his customary manner ob- @rates the memory and there will be Fer and probably more terrible ac- Sents if the pastine of lodging the @ky is allowed to run it's full *aut. There is no use continually &'ning people of the danger of tres @sing on railroad tracks They will M take the warning so long as they Mnk they can dodge the dinky. They M kt succeed in lodging the dinky, N they forget about the express ms that suddenly appear on the #na q
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
FraternaI Insurance.
Manchester Herald !


 It is gradually dawning upon the American people that fraternal insur- ance organizations are doomed to failure. They have been a blessing to many poor family in the time of distress. But they have also proven curse to others. Fraternal insur- ance organizations have been a fad. This town has been an except onally good field in which to promote them. We have had all sorts of orders of this character bob up and for a time thrive and then gradually recede and pass out of existence.
 As time goes on, however, the fallacy of fraternal insurance be- comes apparent and it takes more than an occasional smoker to keep these organizations alive. When a new organization is formed the mem bership starts out with rush. The enthusiasm of the new members at tracts others and for a few years everything works smoothly. The as- sessment Der thousand is low and the death benefits are promptly met. As long as new blood keeps coming the organization is a success.
 As time goes on, however, the en- thusiasm dies down, limitations be- come rare and the death rate among the members increases. Then it begins to drawn upon the manage ment that the funds are getting low. The death benefits are not paid promptly for the reason that new members are not coming in to help pay the deficiency. Som ething must be done. The rates must be lacked up bit. This is accomplished and for a time the organization keeps it's head above water. Then as the death rate continues to increase it is once more discovered that the income is not keeping up with the outgo. The result is inevitable. A new assess ment plan must be devised that will provide a greater income. The pro- moter who told you that his particu- lar organization was on a sound financial basis passes the matter off with a wave of the hand, saying that l he was mistaken.
 And this is where the curse of 1 fraterna1 insurance comes in. Men who have paid this assessments for a quarter of a century have reached the age limit and cannot get new insurance. They are simply frozen out of the old organization by the prohibitive assessments and it is cold blooded transa ction.
 There are two ways to get the best of fraternal insurance orders. One is to keep out of them; the other is to join them nearly in life and die young.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
ONCE MORE.

It is the rule of the Herald not to publish any communications unless the name and address of the sender will be withheld and nom de plume affixed. In many instances good ma- terial is lost because of neglect on the part of contributors to adhere to this form. We have in this office an '@The High Cost of LMing,-and Dying" and this will be published if the writer makes known his, or her identity. This particular contribu- ton is signed, "A Patient Who Be- 1ieves in the Golden Rule.'' Names will be held strictly confidential.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
COMMUNICATED.
Have Heart; Don't Fly Off the Handle and Lambast the Poor
 Doctor.

Bristol, Conn.,,
 Jan. 10, 1918. To the Editor of the New Britain
 Herald:
 Dear Sir:-It was with great in tcrest that read your recent editorial on 'The High Cost of Living-and Dying,' and also the many comments thereon. They were all very interest ing, but it strikes me as rather strange that there are so many people in the world who are ready at a moments notice to fly off the handle and lambast the poor doctor. After all, he is a human being and just as you say: Since time imm em orial the doctor has been the one man of all professions who has been underpaid." Can you blame him then if he takes advantage of the present wave of prosperity and tries to ride in on the flood tide? While all this money from the war brides'' is hanging around the doctor might as well try to get some of it. He would be foolish if he didn't So would you. So would I. You know we would. You have it right when you say he misses the good things of life. While others are out tangoing and turkey trotting the doctor is generally bend ing over a sick bed or tied up in his ofice receiving patients, or he might be rushing through the snow and sleet and rain trying to get to a dying patient and then he don't even get thank you' sometimes when his work is all over. It is tough on the doctor And look at all the charity ne does. No, I am not a doctor, but my father was and I know what he had to go through and then when he died he didn't leave anything behind but his surgical instruments and book full of bills that other people never paid.
 Yours very sincerely,
 "ONE WHO KNOWS"
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

expect. Of about ITO, 900 men of mill .tary age. Ulster sends nearly 50,000. Leinster contributes over 270O0 out of 175,000. Munster 14,000~ out of 137,O00. Connaught 35S9 out of 81,
 900. Reducing them to percentages we get: Ulster 29, Leinster 15, Nun ster, 10.5 and Connaught 4.5 Or against the 29 per cent. of Ulster we have about II per cent. for the rest of Ireland. If the unionist parts of Ulster were set apart it would prob able reveal still higher percentage as compared with nationalist Ireland
 Imperialism is as strong in Ulster as in any part of the kingdom; Ireland as whole does not think imperial 1y." On the whole, considering that when the war began civil war was impending, nationalist Ireland has done very we'll by the empire. If home rule had been put into success ful operation and full confidence and goodwill secured, there would no doubt have been a greater contrtbu- tion. Irishmen have no distaste for
 fighting when they approve of the cause.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
PROFESSOR SCHWAB.

Striker in the prime of life, Pro- lessor John c. Schwab of Yale Univer- sity had accom- plished more than many men who attained to older age. His study of economics had been pur- sued with care and vigor and his find ings proved useful to many men who followed in his academic footsteps. Tn the college world he was not an un- known, his reputation having gone out past the confines of New Haven. Tn this State he was beloved by host of men, some who worked with him at the University, others who profited by his knowledge of collegiate affairs. In New Britain there are many men who will mourn his loss. He was young at fifty, and just on the threshold of a great career.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
FAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES.

bne of the greatest pleasures in life he sense of sight. Almost all the
 oyment of humanity is in someway [nected with seeing. Even the bker derives most of his joy from Ing the tobacco smoke coil up and 1t itself away in the atmosphere. ht being the case, the sight should
 protected above all things. The Is should be cared for diligently Iefully, preciously. They should
 eroomed and nourished in the best
 nner. And yet this is not done. opIe are neglecting their eyes. Be- tse of so much printed matter the $ of individuals today need more e than at any other time. Statis-
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
Library Notes.

Persons so full of original ideas that they consider reading unneces- sary should consider whether MT. Edi- sons method is not productive of better results:
 When I want to discover some thing I begin by reading up every thing that has been done along that line in the past. l see what has been accomplished at great labor and ex- pense in the past. I gather the date of many thousands of experiments as a starting point, and then I make thousands more."
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

Old Man Grip. What does he care for Royalty? He is no respector of persons or personages. Now he has gone to work and stricken the Duke of COnnaught who, aside from being the governor general of Canada, is also the uncle of the King of England.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

All the horses assembled in New ork for shipment abroad to the gov ernments of the entente powers have been suddenly stricken with grip. If it prevents them from imme ediate1y participating in the war they will have at least new grip on life.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
FACTS AND RANCHES.

What has become of the British navy that was supposed to have blocked all this submarine activity ? -Pittsburg Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

The Hartford Public Library is CO., operating with the Y. W. c. A. and the factory managers to extend its service to women employed in fac tories. The factory furnished acco- modations, the members of the as- sociation the service, and the library the books. A beginning has been made with the Hart & Hegeman Co.,, the Arrow Electric Co.,. and the Johns-Pratt Co. Preparations are being made to include the Underwood Typewriter Co.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

an Esquimau might had he the gift of the pen."-Boston Transcript.
 ''The story is a good one. wildly told. ."-Dial
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

It might be well to call the atten- tion our national wind tanners to the fact that the holidays are over and that little real business now and then Is re1ished by all of us.-St. Louis Times
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

Our forefathers had a strong preiu- dice against standing armies in peace time, but they assumed universally of military duty in war time The volunteer system has elements of con- venience but it is not democratic. It is unfair and unless it's evils are cor rected by a coercive public opinion which has the force of law it tends to encourage sloth and cowardice.-- New York Globe.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
KNIT UNDERWEAR AT SALE
 PRICES

Mark down prices on Coats, Suits, Dresses and Furs.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
Recruiting In Ireland.

Springfield Republican.)
 Figures as to recruiting in Ireland at last given out by the government, show about what there was reason to
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
IPSWICH SCHOOL HOSE For Boys and Girls

Fine and heavy ribbed, the Hose that gives satisfactory wear, sizes 5 to g F, price 12 1ac pair.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

Shop Often-The Savings Are Worth
 While.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
HOME FURNISHINGS AT A
 SAVING

Sale prices on Rugs, Linoleums, Oilcloths, Drapery materials, Blankets and Comfortables.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
WOMEN's IPSWICH HOSE

Double heel and toe, fast blacki medium weight cotton, unequalled fo their wearing quality, price 12M pail
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

JANUARY SALE PRICES Sheetings, Cottons, Linens, etc.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

President Wilson has officially sane toned the placing of his name on the ballot to be voted at Indianas first primary election in March. The Democratic National Committee hav- ing already indorsed the President it looks as if he were full f1edged candidate and anxious to have his feathers grow as quickly as the politi- cal brooder can supply the necessary rishment.-Syracuse Journal
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
McMILLAN'S NEW BRITAINis BUSIEST
 BIG STORE
 ALWAYS RELIABLE"
OUR MED-W D-WINTER. CLEARANCE s AL

Is of much interest to the shopping public. Reductions on Seasonable Merchandise, and what's more, this Store offers at all times only First Quality.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

It must gratify Senator O'Gorman and Senator Works to know that The Fatherland is with them in the policy of being more German than the Ger man government. The Fatherland de- mands that Congress should advise the administration to issue warnings that citizens travelling on belligerent ships do so at their own risk" thus giving the highest hyDhenated appro- patton to the splendid efforts of the Senator from New York and the Sen ator from California to surrender ele- mentary American rights which are questioned by no foreign government. New York World.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

The change to a commission form of government in Buffalo has not taken politics out of municipal gov ernment. The various commission erships were parceled out after elec- tion in accordance with "gentla- mems agreement" with a desire to eliminate strife, but the agreement doesn't hold the politicians have in terfered as much as they ever did. It only illustrates the old truth that it isn't the form of government but the quality of the citizenship back of it that makes for good government -WatertoWn Times.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
Special Demonstration
 of Ipswich Hosiery
IPSWICH HOSIERY

of Mems, Women's and Childrcn's.
 IPSWICH HOSIERY No. 1850, Mems Ipswich Sox, with linen heel and toes, price 1212c pair box of six pair 75c. Black, navy, tan and white.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

"Reminiscences, by Lyman Abbott.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13

Wild Goose chase, by Edwin Balmer.
 "A story of the far north, an Arc tic explorer had not been heard from for four years. Everyone save Mar garet Sherwood, believes him dead A vague message from the northy, coming to her in a strange way, strengthens her belief, and she plans a relief expedition. Book Review Digest.
 "Mr. Balmer handles his scenery as
New Britain herald., 1916-01-13
NEW BRITAIN HERALD
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
 Proprletors.

led daily Sunday excepted, at 4:1o D. m'
 &e Herald Building. 67 Church SI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
r. D. WOOLF, Auctioneer.

BY virtue Of deed of trust made
by James w. Dcvers and wife to the
undersigned Trustee, bearing date on
the goth day of September, 1918, and
duly of record in the Land Records
of the County Of Alexandria, Vir
ginia, in Deed Book No. 1913, page
54S, and ut the request Of the party
thereby secured, default having been
made in the payment of three of the
notes secured by the said deed Of
trust, the undersigned Trustee will Of
fer for sale ut public auction on We'd
nesday. the 10Th day Of April, 1916
ut four o'clock p. NJ. in front Of the
premises, the following described lot
of ground, with the improvements
thereon, in Jefferson District, in. the
said County of Alexandria, and bound
cd rs follows, to-wit:
Beginning at 4 point on the south
side Of Poor House Lane distant
fifty-threc (53) poles thirteen (l3)
links from its intersection with the
west line Of the Old Georgetown road
and running thence with the south
side Of the said lane south eighty
six and one-half CSC 1-2) degrees
west twenty-scvcn (27) poles nine (9)
links to 4 stake thence south two and
onehalf(2 Ley degrees cast thirty 80
poles twenty (20) links to stake in
the middle Of IN old ditch; thence
with the middle of said ditch north
cighty-six and one half (S6 l-2) de-
grces east twenty-scvcn (27) poles
four (D links to 4 stake in Bailev's
line; and thence rcrth two and one
half e 10y degrees west thirty (3o)
poles nineteen (l9) links with Bailey
line to the beginning; containing (5)
acres and thirty-eight (3S) poles; ey-
ceptlng, however, lot of ground con-
veyed to II. A. Smith and wife by
deed duly Of record in the Land Re.
cords of the said county of Alexandria,
in Deed Book No. 1875, page 442.
Terms of sale: CASH. Cost of con.
veyancing at the expense of pur.
chaser.
CARROLL PIERCE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
PRICE OF GASOLINE.
The Fear of 40 cents by June LIST
Well Founded.

Philadelphia, April 1S-When Re-
preventative Howard, of Georgia in
the House Of Representatives, the 9TH
err day, declared that present indica-
tons pointed to 40 cent gasoline, by
June !, he was expressing no idle
fear. His information. according to
his own words. came from the Sec
retary of Commerce and the Secre-
tary Of Commerce found it out when
he was attempting to renew Il gaso-
line contract between his department
and the refners. They demand 4O
cents a gallon, and the Government
halted the negotiations until it could
find out whether the rcfners were
joking. Apparently they are not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
BLASTS OF GASOLINE KILLS
Skaters Railroad Handcar and Stays
Foreman OF Lab0rers

Salisbury, Nd. April 1S-T. W..
Robinson, track forema nat Exmore,
Va, was killed and four laborers in
iured, one of them seriously, when
the gasoline engine of the handcar
with which the gang was going to
work exploded yesterday morning at
Painter, few miles north Of En-
more. Robinson lost one ear and a
large hole was blown in his head. A
laborer named Charles Mears was
seriously cut and bruised on the head
but the other three laborers were
only slightly injured.
Robinson and Mcars were rushed tn
this city and taken to the Peninsula
General Hospital where Robinson
died last night. Mears is not cx-
pected to live. The handcar was
blown to pieces. Robinson leaves Il
wife and three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
Washington Southern Ry.

Schedule in effect March 10. 1916
For Washington and points north
daily ut 1888, sos, 1901 1916,
1928, 2:30. (through train for New
York, via P. r. r. GIG, 1853, 1893
p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4:37, 1853, Qocal) and
1917 a. m. 1916, 3:22, 1882, 5:17
(local) G:57, 9:47, p. IN. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 2:1S p. m. Saturdays and Ills a.
n. other days of week.
Local from Richmond arrives f:O7
p. IN. week days and 8:07 p. m.
Sundays.
NOTE-Timc of arrival and de-
parture and connections not guaran-
teed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
TREE YIELDS AGED BRANDY
Can elieved ut Least Seventy Years
Old Found in Roots

Woodland, Del, April lS.--Twelve-
year-old peach brandy is highly priz-
ed in Delaware, SO the JOY of Arthur
Massey, a Woodland farmer, can be
imagined when he discovered Il can
of peach brandy supposed to be 70
or more years old where it had been
buried for many years. Massey was
digging up an apple tree on his farm
when he found, wrapped in the roots
OF the tree, q glass can filled with
brandy and with a peach in it. The
can was wrapped in tin and the roots
Of the tree had grown around 1t.
The peach was as firm as the day
it was picked and it is said by those
who tasted the brandy that it was
finer than the morning dew. Massey
has both the peach and the can Of
brandy on exhibition, but he promises
no more tastes. The apple tree Is
known to be at least 70 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
NOTICE OF MEETING.

"Notice is hereby given that there
will be q meeting Of the stockholders
of the Washington Country Club ut
the Clubhouse, Jewell Station. Vir-
ginia, beginning at two o'clock, p. m.
on Tuesday, May ., 1916, to take
action upon the following resolution
adopted by the Board Of Directors
March 8, 1916, to wit:
RESOLVED: That the Washing
ton Country Club, Incorporated, be
dissolved in the manner provided by
law, and that the officers take the
steps necessary to affect such dis
solution. 16-1aw 4-w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
ONE DIES IN LOVE TRAGEDY.
Sweetheart is vitality Wounded and
Admircr Suicide.

1ancanstcr, Pa. April 49, John
Singlcy, 2S, Of Mannheim, fatally
wounded his sweetheart. Emma
Schoenbcrgcr, 20, Of Littz, at the
young woman's home early last night
and then sent bullet through his
own head, dying instantly. Jealousy
was ascribed as the motive.
Singley called at the young wo-
mans home, and wAen she came to
the door he said: give got present
for you"
When Miss Schocnberger extend
ed her hand for the package" Sing
ley fired two bullets below her heart.
Her condition is critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH
IN EFFECT MARCH l, 1916

N. B.-Following schedule figures
are@puhifshed= oily as information,
not guaranteed. -.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria.
7:37 A. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington and Danville, delivers
connection daily except Sunday at
Orange to C and O., No. 400 for Cor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT A. NJ. Daily-Local for Har-
risonburg and way stations. Buffet
parlor car. 81,
coaches for Manassas, Warrenton,
Orange, Lynchburg, Greensboro and
Charlotte.
1922 A. M. Daily-U. S. Fast
Mail stops only for passengers to
points at which scheduled to stop;
coaches and Sleeping cars to Atlanta,
New Orleans, Birmingham. Sleeping
car Salisbury to Ashville. Coaches
for Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Dam
vile, Greensboro, and Charlotte.
APP z. NJ. Daily-Local for Char
louisville connecting at Calvcrton for
Warrenton.
4:52 P. M. Daily-Birminsham
Special. Sleeping cars between Ne"
York, Atlanta, Admission, Birmingham,
and Augusta. Through first class
coaches between Washington, Allan
ia and Birmingham. Dining car SER
vice. Tourist to California daily.
4:O2 P. M.-Local for Harrison
burg and way Stations on Manassas
branch. Pullman Buffet parlor cars.
5:22 p. NJ. Local for Warrenton.
TIT p. M. Daily-Augusta Special
Through train with sleeping cars 10
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au,
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
vile.
1902 P. NJ. Daily-Washingtor
and Chattanooga Limited (via Lynch,
burg) Firso class coaches and sleep
ing cars to Roanoke, Knoxville, Chat
tanooga, Sleeper to New Orleans
Washington to Roanoke, Dining Cal
service.
11:02 P. NJ. Daily-New York an;
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars t
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:27 A. M. Daily-Memphis spe
cial, Sleeping cars and coaches fo
Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville. Chat
tanooga, and Memphis. Dining ca
service. Washington sleeping car
open 10 p. m.
For detailed schedule figures. ticket
reservations. ETC., apply to
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent, Alexandria, Va
f. II. COAPMAN, Vice-Pres., an
gen. Manager.
II. f. CARY, Gen'l Pass, Agent.
W. II. TAYLOE. Pass. Traffic Mgr
c. w. WESTBURY, Gen. Agent
705 18th Street, N. W., Washington
D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-18
NOTICE OF MEETING

Philadelphia, April 10, lolG
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company will be held at the
Elks Home, corner Prince and Royal
Streets, Alexandria, Va, at twelve
o'clock noon, on Thursday, the 4th
day of May, 1916. for the purpose Of
clccting Il Board Of Directors to SER
We for the ensuing year and tram
sacting such other business as may
properly come before it. Transfer
books will be closed on April oath at
four o'clock p. NJ, and will be re-
opened on May 9th at ten o'clock A.
M. BY order Of the Board of Direc-
tors.
w. ARTHUR SELLMAN, Secretary