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New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
Making Eating a, Science

Jess Willard, the worlds champion heavyweight prize fighter makes eat ing a science, says Farm and Home. His profession requires him to keep his body in perfect condition, there fore his methods should be of value to others In a statement to the pub lie he said in part:
 "A kitchen is the most important room in the house to me. You might say this is because I am a fighter, but it is just as important to anyone, for no matter what your job is, you cant do it unless you have health and strength. Good food isn't so much a matter of money, as of buying and cooking. I would like to bet that even the poorest family, if they studied food values, could live better than they do now, at half the cost
 Willard also puts special emphasis on the kinds and quantity of food, as we'll as on thorough mastication, "a la Fletcher" He says: First of ell 1 cut out pies and cakes, and all kinds of rich stuff, for even when they have food value, they are indigestible and put too much work on the stom- ach. My doctor told me: Half the stuff people eat is@'t fead at all. It
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
Sister St. Leger. (FrOm the Spur.)

Every FreemasOn on this side of the Atlantic will be interested to learn that Lord Castletown, who was re- gently appointed by King George as senior of the Lord Justices intrusted with the duty of representing the sov- ereign in Ireland during the temporary vacancy of the viceroyalty, makes his home at DoneraiIe Court in Coun- ty Cork. For Doneraile Court is fla miliar to membe of the craft in all parts of the world as the scene of the episode which led to the initiation into the order of the only woman who has ever been admitted thereto. The woman in question was the Hon. orable Elizabeth St. Leger, daughter of the first ViscOunt Doneraile. There is no truth in the popular story &C., cording to which she hid in one of those huge timepieces known as grandfather's clocks.
 What really took place-and I give this version on the authority of Lord Castletown, himself a great Masonic dignitary-is that the first Lord Don- eraile, master of his lodge, was wont to hold lodge meetings from time to time at Doneraile Court using a large room on the ground floor for the pur- pose. Adjoining this room is a small library. At the time when the incl dent occurred some alterations were in progress, which necessitated the removal of the paneling of the larger . room. The bricks behind it had been temporarily replaced, without mor- tar. On this particular afternoon Miss St. Leger had been reading in the library and. the light having failed, had fallen asleep. The sound of the voices in the next room awakened her and from her position she was able to see the light penetrating through the interstices of the loosely replaced bricks in the dividing wall. Realiz- ing that one of those Masonic meet ings which had so greatly excited her curiosity was taking place in the ad- joining apartment, she, woman like, quietly removed one or more loose bricks without attra cting any notice, and was thus enabled to watch for time the proceedings of the lodge and to hear what was going on
 Suddenly Miss St. Leger became alive to the consequences of her in-
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
Your Stores Newspaper.
(NeW London Day.)

A store advertisement carries the news of that store, day by day, to the people of the city. A store advertiser ment is a "hOuse organ" on better plan and scale than if the merchant were to print his news in a separate sheet, and distri bute 1t to the homes of the city. For, in that case, his ad- vertisement would receive scant at tentiOn. In a good newspaper his advertisement profits through assOcia- ton with the advertisements of others, and through being carried as a part of the story of the days news.
 For a merchant to think that he would profit through having his ad- vertisement isolated from all competi- tive advert1sing-di as a cir cular-WOuld be as wise as for him to figure that it would pay him better to conduct his store in 6 town where there were no other stores. As a mat ter If fact, the good store prospers best in a city where there are many stores; and the good stores advertise ment prospers best in a neWspa per which prints a great many advertiser ments.
 Thus the merchant who makes of his space in a good newspaper his of- f1cial store newspaper, his "house or gan," and who makes that house or gan an interesting publication, holding things in the newspaper all the time, follows approved business precedent and reaps sure profit.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
The Returning Shirtwaist.
( (Meriden RecOrd.)

ShirtWaists, it appears, are coming back This will be a surprising state ment to many who have not been con- scious that they had ever been away. The fact is, however, according to the dress expert, that the emphasis for the past two seasons has been on the one-piece dress. Shirtwaistse have been reserved for Extremely informal wear Now, after a vacation, they are coming back into all sorts of popu- larity. They will be made of lace and georgette crepe-whatever that may be-and they will be girlish in 1e~ign, even those for pOrtly matrons. The latter sort however, are charac- terized by narrow strips of ribbon running from shoulder to waist line, which, take it from the authorities, take pounds from a tOo-plump wOm- an."
 The early fall colors, says the same expert will be pink, white and maize. AS autumn deepens in the woods, the colors will be purple, golden-brown, deep gold and dark, rich reds.
 This is all very poetic and lovely, and reminds one of a song often sung at a famous WOman's college
 We take our colors from the dawn,
 The rose and silver gray-''
 And doubtless as the authority con- tinues the shirtWaist is "the most sensible and serviceable kind of gar ment for women." But a word of ad vice from a man who has been writing editorials for a year on the dye sit uation When you get into those golden browns and leafy maroons, ladies, be just a little careful about the washing process. Something even more unexpected than the new styles in shoes might just possibly happen.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
MEAN TACTICS.

Underhand methods in politics are just as despicable as are crooked and corrupt practices in business or social life. If a man cannot be beaten fair ly in the political arena he should be allowed the chance to win out over his antagonist. If the fight is in the open there is no place for the assassin with knife who would sneak up and stab Yet that is just what is going on now in the national campa;gn. The slo- gan, Anything to beat Wilson," has found a new outlet. Having proven piled to those things that common decency allows to remain on the sur face it has taken an underground pas sage and is working in the dark. Vile, mean, common, little stories are being sent around to serve as gossip for the voters. If this is the only manner in which the campaign can be suc- cessful from a Republican standpoint, then the race might as well be de- clared to the crooked.
 In the end however, no man with fluenced by these tactics. There might be a .corporaPs guard that will delight in listening to scandal which cannot be proven true. But the big
 
 the nation, will take no stock in such stuff. This for the reason that when a man hears a story about another he is somewhat loath to believe it, no matter how interested he may ap- l pear at the moment, until the charges can be made under oath. It is the law of nature that makes man bring such stories home to himself and see how he likes them. He knows in his heart that any scoundrel could circu- | late the same brand about some member of his own family. The art ful purveyor of such news is always clever enough to keep far enough l away from trouble and never to en l counter one who knows there is no foundation for the lies. In certain sections of the country the flash of a gun puts an end to some of these statements Without advocating mur- der, it might be well if some of the traf1ckers who deal in this illicit ! commerce could be silenced. They are a disgrace to America.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
WHAT OTHERS SAY Views on aII sides of timely questions us discussed in ex- changes that come to tho Herald Office.
A New Breed of Hogs.

Dld you ever see Kentucky Red Berkshire hog? Did you ever heal Of one Well this breed has prevailed in several Kentucky counties for close on 100 years, says the editor of Farm and Home. In 1913 the breeders of the Red Berkshire organized the Ken lucky Red Berkshire association. Al the Kentucky state fair the Red Berkshire has been recognized and shown and has been the cause of con- siderable interest and comment.
 AS with all breeds the origin of the Red Berkshire is lost in tradition. The oldest citizens say that way back be- fore 1880, John w. Walker Hilery Gibbs of Girrad county drove such hogs to the southern market. They would buy several hundred head To- cally and start with them for the sea- ports of North Carolina. These pigs at the start would be simply good growing porkers. They would be moved gradually over the trail, fed or corn purchased from farmers along the route and get to the southern market around Christmas time in good flesh and excellent killing condi- ton.
 The Red hogs, however, always have been very popular with Ken lucky farmers and cattle feeders, and, today the cattle feeders of centralN Kentucky use them almost exclusive 1y to follow their feeders.
 In the early days they were simply known as Red hogs, at one time being called the Silver Creek Reds. Later they were known as Red Berkshirest because they are essentially bacon type and are somewhat similar to the Berkshire of years ago. The Berk- shire, of course, has changed type materially in recent years and the close similarity no longer exists
 These Red Berkshire breeders claim that their hogs have been kept pure for many generations. Their claim to purity is apparently sustained by the remarkable prepOtency of these anil mals when crossed on other breeds. Crossed on black hogs they invariably stamp their color and type on the off spring.
 The Red Berkshire type resembles the Hampshire type more than any other. The color varies from a deep cherry red to a light yellow. White feet and white spots on the forehead are quite common. The head IS of medium width between the eyes and the face is straight, even and regular, They are smooth, symmetrical, and have strong backs and feet and ex- ceptiOnal hams.
 The general range of size is smaller than that of standard well-known breeds, although weights of 500 to 700 pounds have been known. What they lack in scale they make up in vigor and thrift. They are excellent grazers and are extremely prolific.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

discretion and attempted to make her escape. Unfortunately the door of the library and the door of the room where the meeting was beind held ad- joined one another and when she emerged she almost fell into the arms of the 'tylers'-that is to say, the functionary who with drawn sword was posted at the entrance to prevent intrusion. On catching sight of him she gave a loud shriek and fainted dead away. The tyler happened to be the old family butler. Aware of the condition of the wall between the library and the room where the lodge meeting was in progress, he at once realized what had occurred and sum- moned Lord Doneraile.
 After carefully discussing the situ- atiOn with the other mem berS of the lodge, some of whom were his near relatives, inasmuch as Elizabeth had inadvertently become possessed of the secrets of the craft the only thing to do in the circumstances was to bind her down to secrecy by the same oaths that are imposed upon members of the organization--in other words, she should be initiated as a member of the order This was put into execu- ton and Miss St. Leger became a full-f1edged master mason. this being in the year 1720. She subsequently, married Richard Aldworth of New market, County Cork, himself a dis
 tinguished F'reemasOn and an ances- tor of the present family of Aldworth of Newmarket. Later on she accepted the presidency of the Masonic Female Orphan Asylum at Dublin and on the occasion of benefits in behalf of the institution was accustomed to appear adorned with the insignia of the craft, among the other masonic dignitaries.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
Another 100 Per Cent. Candidate.

Under a glacial exterior the Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks is a shrewd and cunning Indiana politician. MT. Fairbanks knows his way about in the Republican jungle, and he knows where the sinews of war come from in a republican presidential campaign. That is why he gave the tariff the chief place in his speech accepting the nomination for vice. president
 For a generation the protected in- dustries have financed the republican party, and Mr. Fairbanks is not the sort of statesman who, in the chaste language of Theodore Roosevelt, "bites the hand that feeds him." The high-protection gentlemen have not been wholly satisfied with MT. Hughes speeches. They like all that he has said about the tariff, but he has not said enough of it to suit them. MT. Fairbanks has made good the de- felt. Next to the tariff comes Mexico, Of course. Big business is no more pleased with the Mexican policy of the Wilson administration than with the tariff policy.
 MT. Fairbanks speech of accept ance enunciates the sort of republi- can that the Old Guard believes in, and the Old Guard is the boss of the party Mr. Fairbanks knows who nominated him and loudly proclaims 1t. That is where he differs from MT. Hughes, who was nominated by the German vote and is afraid to talk about 1t.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
PROGRESSIVE, IF NOTHING ELSE

Hiram JohnsOn's complete victory ln the Republican senatorial pri- Enaries of California is not exactly what may be termed a contamination which was devoutly wished by the lampaign managers of Charles Evans Hughes. While it must be looked |lpon first as a personal triumph by The California governor over his reg I1lar Republican rival, Willis H. Booth, in a national sense, it means the disavowaI of the Republican Old guard in very important common wealth. Governor Johnson is a Pro- yressive of the first water, He is the leader who shattered the hopes of
 1ughes carrying the Golden Gate state. He is the criterion of the Cal
 fornia political makeup.
 Upon the late 1amented visit of the one hundred per cent. candidate to
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

atty of the law. Although forced by the brotherhoods and railroad man. agers, the outcome of the situation is triumph for the people of the country. Uncle Sam will never be caught sleeping again.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

It is now feared in many quarters U at the speedy action of Congress in passing the eight-hour-day law under GUress will result in a nationwide ub- heaval of labor. There is no danger oI such a thing for the reason that this instance is a precedent that will not be builded upon, will not be fol- lowed. There was only one way to avert the strike threatened for this morning and that way was by formu- lating remedial legislation. Such legislation was made to apply to the railroads in principle. The presidents end the brotherhoods had the nation ted hand and foot. Now the situation is reversed. The nation by virtue of the position taken by Congress, holds the upper hand and in the future there can be no strike or lockout be- fore all alleged grievances are thor o1 ghly aired first. This, under pen
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

An Illinois state senator pertinently reminds the Woman's party that II 1t beats the democrats the latter will still have enough votes to keep the party in power from getting the tWo- thirds vote needed to submit cOnstl- tutional amendmcnt.--Chica Her. ald..
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

The many friends of MT. Duy Tan, the well-known sixteen-year-Old king of Annam, vii be distressed to learn that he has been dethroned. Yes, It is Prince Bun Dao who succeeds him. Columbia State.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

North Carolina jurist who decided that a woman has the right to hire her husband as labOrer didn't estab fish any new principle of law unless, by reference, he holds that she has to pay hml for his labOr.-Bridgepor Telegram
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
An Essential.
MI IIJgN NINItEIs Washington Star.)

"I want to keep business out ot politics."
 And yet" ventured Senator Sorghum, "you never get anywhere in politics unless you mean business"
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

It is reported that Shackleton is to head a relief expedition to reach the party icebound on Elephant island This must mean Hughes and Fair banks, but expert judges say they are already beyond all possible assistance. Portland (Me.) Argus.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
Eventually, Not Now.
Washington Star)

You have declared for prohibition. haven't your"
 "Yes," replied Uncle Bill Bottletop. "I also sing T Want to Be an An m gel but I ain't in any great hurry ahoS4t 1t
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04
FACTS AND RANCHES.

It is not probable that presidents or the United States will ever enjoy an eight-hour day.-NeW York Evening Post.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

In the event of a strike, no Pullman pa11or or sleeping cars will be run. Militiamen returning from Texas will have the consolation of knowing that they are no worse off than the rest of the travelling public.-NeW York World.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

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New Britain herald., 1916-09-04

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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
DOGS BREAK INTO
COUNTY SHEEP PEN

Mr. William Ellis, Of North Noun.
tain, fortunately was attracted last
night to his sheep pen by the noise
made BY invading dogs and thus es-
capped suffering another loss of fine
sheep BY these canine depredators.
He shot one dog in the pen, but the
others escaped. None Of the sheep
were killed Or injured Nearly every
year Mr.. Ellis sheep are attacked
by dogs and for some time past he
has been taking extra precautions to
guard his flock.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
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AT The UNIVERSITY
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
HERE'S WHAT JOHN
DIS BILLION MEANS
Mathematician Have Much
Material For Comparisons.
(By International News service)

by International News service)
Boston, Dec. 28.-While Robert +.
Dow, editor of the Brooklyn Ento-
biological Society, is convincing the
public that Adam took Eve as his
second wife and that she was a beau
tiful blonde and a perfect So, a Bos-
ton financial editor even in the midst
Of panicky times in the market fg-
ured out that if Jesus Christ had
saved one dollar a minute from the
time he came to earth, 1916 years
ago he could not match the wealth
If John D. Rockefeller today. Here
$ what the financial editor says:
John D. Rockefeller's wealth is
iow estimated at substantially over
one billion dollars 1t is a sum so
huge few people are able to grasp
It.
Let it be assumed that Mr.. Rock.
efeller was born at the time of
Christ, 1916 years ago next Monday.
Let it also be assumed that during
these 1916 years. less one week, Mr..
Rockefeller earned one dollar for ev-
cry minute of each day, figuring
twenty-four hours to the day, and
seven days to the week. Let It. be
further assumed that Mr. Rockefell.
or saved every dollar that he earned
Turing these 1916 years. No allow,
ance need be made for any living
expenses.
ON this basis working every min.
ute, day and night, for 1916 years
Gaining a dollar minute and saw
ing every dollar earned, Mr.. Rookie.
Teller would not have greater wealth
today that he is estimated to have
accumulated in his brief actual life.
time to date
In the 1916 years since the time
of the birth of Christ there have
been 1897 years, having 365 days to
the year. There are 1440 minutes in
each 24-hour day. Therefore, during
the 1887 years having S65 days there
have been 807847,0Oo minutes.
There have also been 479 leap
years since the time of Christ, and
in these 40 years there have been
252, 432,160 minutes. This makes
rough total of 1,060, 1850 minutes
from tho birth Of Chris+ IN m 1ovf
Monday. And It is estimated that in
Nj Roekefeller's wealth pile there
is a dollar for every one of these
minutes
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
WHOLE SCHOOL IN
SPORT COMPETITION
Is the Idea Advanced BY Den
yer, Colorado, Man.
by International News Service

by international News Service1.
Denver, Colo, Dec. 29.-Strenuous
college games and the cigarette we're
attacked severely by DR.. r. ". Cor
win. Chief surgeon of the Colorado
Fuel & Iron Company in an address
to the Parent-Teachers' Association.
Football is a game where one fel-
low tries to do the other fellow on
the sly, Of course. and to do him
hard" declared DR.. Corwin. For
this and other inhuman reasons it
should be abolished along with the
eigaette, from schol and college life.
Instead of football and rowing and
races between individuals and teams
Of different schools" he continued,
there should be contests between the
whole schools, class against class.
and total enrolment against total en-
rollment. How high bog can jump
or how fast a girl can run means
nothing; how much a school has de.
veloped al Its pupils mentally and
physically in term means a whole
lot.
The inefficiency of which this
country is often accused is due not
alone to a lack of educational adj
yantages of the best kind, but also
to a lack of proper regard for the
pupils health by his parents, Foot.
ball and other present competitive
sports tend to ruin the physical con
dition of the child, and so-called
training does more injury than good
Much Of the present day back
wardness is caused too, by poor teeth
much by heredity Marriage is an
important consideration to be taken
into account when the future welfare
Of the offspring is desired, hence pa
rents should Sc to it that their chill
dren make the right sot of choice in
the matter.
Girls nowadays seem to turn nat
urally to the boy with his cap on the
side of his head, his trousers rolled
u pand the inevitable cigarette in his
teeth, while boys turn to the girl il
the short swirts and the other mod
ern adornments Of the undesirable.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
HOPE FOR MARYLAND
HAS BEEN ABANDONED
(sy international News service.)

Newport, Il. /, Dec. 28.-A 24-hour
search, extending over a wide area
has failed to reveal any traces Of the
steamer Maryland or her crew Of 81
men. and it is considered certain here
today that she has sunk, probably
with all hands The two coas.- guard
cutters that have been participating
in the search reported by wireless to
day that they can find no sign of the
vessel or wreckage.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-28
HOUSEKEEPING JAN. !
AT CITIZENS NATIONAL

The officers and directors of the
Citizens National Bank have issued
invitations TO the public to partici-
pate in their "housewarming9 at the
handsomely remodeled banking rooms
the afternoon of January l. The re-
ceDtion will continue from 4 to 6
O'Clock and it is expected that the
bank Will be inspected by a large
crowd.