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New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
AMERICAN RELEASED.
Held Prisoner by British for Two
 Months.

London, Feb. 15-Harry J: Backer of New Orleans. who had been, de- tained by the British authorities for two months after having been taken from a liner at Gibralter, has been released as a result of urgent repre- sentations by the American state de- partment.
 Backer's passport was regular, and when the American consul at Gibral- tar communicated this fact to Wash ington, his release was demanded. The formalities had almost been complec- ed, when the American embassy here learned that he had been transferred to London on January 10. The whole question had to be re-opened.
 No reasons have been given for the detention of Backer and on his return to the United States, he may seek the aid of the state department to obtain some compensation from the British government.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
If You Are a Sick Woman.

Can you afford to doubt such over- whelming evidence as that of the letters constantly being published in the daily press showing how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, that good fashioned remedy made from roots and herbs, restores suffer ing women to health and strength? |? Thousands of women suffered just as you are suffering and in letters over their own signatures state they have been made we'll by Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. Why don't you try it?-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
.HOWADRUCCIST CURED
 HIS KIDNEY TROUBLE

For the past twenty-four years I have been selling pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root with excellent satisfaction to my customers who have used it. They are always pleased with the results obtained and speak very favorably regarding the preparation. It cured me of a bad case of Catarrhal In f1ammation of the Bladder eighteen years ago, after two months treat ment with pharmaceuticals recom- mended for inflammation of the blad- der. It is undoubtedly a remedy of great merit in the diseases for which 1t is so highly recommended.
 Very truly yours,
 J. w. HANAN, Druggist,
 East Lynne, Mo. NONenl her 3rd 1915
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

l lowing were given: Flannery's corner twenty below; Kensington post office fifteen below; Blue Hills section twen- ty-twO below; East Berlin, twenty five {; below. It was twenty below at Lyon s barber shop, Kensington, last night at II o'clock and there as no apprecia b e change at eight o'clock this morning. The Turnpike road was practically inn passable yesterday morning. The snow had drifted to the middle of the thoroughfare, making locomotion very difficult for conveyances. It was nec- essary to drive near the fence and the drivers expected to tip over every min ment.
 Library Association to Meet.
 The annual meeting of the Berlin Free Library association will be held in the library building on Worthlng- ton Ridge tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Reports will be presented. All members are requested to be pres ent
 Town Will Receive $ss.55.
 The state tuberculosis commission has compiled list of the amounts realized by the different towns by the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals The entire sum will be divided among the towns, where more than $50 worth was sold without the services of an agent of the commission. The money is placed at the disposal of the town for any work in connection with tuberculosis, such as the care of a patient at a sanitarium. The amount to be allotted to Berlin is SSS.55.
 To Give Banquet.
 In appreciation for the splendid work done by the canvassers at it's recent bazar, the committee of the T. A. and B. society fair will be the host of the fifteen prettiest girls in town tonight at banquet, which will be held at the Kilby House. Pro- prietor Hart has been busy the past few days arranging the menu and says he will do his best. After the banquet, Chairman Corr will act as toastmaster at the post-prandial ex- ercises.
 Quartet Coming. The committee in charge of the Women's Aid societyS supper, which 1 will be served at the Kensington Con- gregational church Thursday even- | ing, has secured a quartet composed of students of the Hartford Theolo- gical seminary to render a program I | reader will also accompany the quar- 1 tet and a pleasing entertainment will 1 be given.
 1 Briefs. Patriotic Night will be observed | by Berlin Grange at it's meeting this l evening.
 The third round of the setback 1 tournament between the Kilby house and the Globe cafe will be played to- night at the latter hostelry. l Harry Chapman of Kensington is 1 ill with rheumatism. E. H. Fowler of Hartford and J. ] N. Smith of Waterbury were the 1 guests of friends in East Berlin l Sunday.
 1 Edward Earles of Hingham, Mass. 1 a former resident, is the guest of An 1 drew Roland of Kensington.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
Berlin M2zWs.7 "OLD FOLKS" NIGHT A
 HELD AT CHURCH
Berlin Literary Society Hears Old- '' time Songs and Readings
TOWN WILL RECEIVE S8S.55
For Work Among Victims of Iuber- taIiosis-Town Experiences Cold SpeIl-Lbrary Associations Annual Meeting Tomorrow Evening.

One of the most enjoyable pro- grams ever held by the Berlin Lit erary society was given last night at inc parIors of the Berlin Congrega- tional church. It was "Old Folks Night' and an entertainment con- sisttng of the old time songs was giv- en- The artists appeared in costumes appropriate to the period of their se- Iections and considerable merriment was caused by the announcements of the applied surnames, the christian names of the participants being used. The orchestra consisted of a fiddle i, and piano, the members being Typhena Drusilla Gwatkin and Thabi- ina Belinda Fiske The following pro- gram was rendered:ea
 Chorus-"Darling Nellie Gray"
 ''Larboard Watch'-Thaddeus Icha- bod Woodruff and Increase Azariah Bacon.
 Chorus-'"Three Blind Mice" Annie ! Laurie.''
 Solo-"Cousin Jedediah''-Prudence Adelina Patty Deming.
 
 Thaddeus Ichabod Woodruff and 7 chorus.
 Quartet-'We all have very bad cold' Hezekiah Josephus Webster, Thaddeus Ichabod Woodruff, Pru- GSnce Adelina Patty Deming and Temperance Katurah Durham. Chorus-'F1ow Gently Sweet Alton Solo-"Darby Ram" Parson Tobias Obadiah F'iske. Solo" Believe me if all those en- dearing young charms Increase Azariah Bacon. aMy Grandmother's Advice Flighty Charity Patience Wickwire. Chorus-"Juanita." Duet-"Reuben and RacheP' Jede- diah Obadiah Atwater and Sally Cyn- thia Shepard.
 Closing chorus-"Yankee Doodle, '' entire company. Yes, It Was Cold @he temperature of the past two days, and especially this morning, s was the lowest in the memory of some of the inhabitants. It was the main topic of conversation about town this morning and the consensus was the little old kitchen fire was the best place to be- When Postmaster Porter arrived at the post office, the thermometer registered twelve below
 and the earliest arrivals from the
 soAthern part of the town said it was twenty one below in their neighbor- hood. Practically all the residents noticed the reading of the thermome- ters in their localities and the fol-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
BLIND MEN RESCUED.
Twenty Saved from Fire at Cambridge by Policemen and F'iremen.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 15.-Twenty blind men who were making brooms on the second floor of a building were rescued today by policemen and fire men during fire which started in the basement occupied by the Nor wood plumbers, and quickly spread upward. All were led down in safety. The men were employed under the direction of the Massa chu- setts commission for the blind
 Dense volumes of smoke filled their room but attendants gave the alarm promptly. The monetary damage was small
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

We have a few more bargains left from our winter stock which we are g.ad to dispose of at very low prices We, would also advise you to call and look over our stock of Hub rubbers and rubber boots which we are sell ing at greatly reduced prices. I. J. Rirnbaum =adVt
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
Letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, BinghamtOn, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For
 You
 Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of val uable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention the New Britain Daily Herald. Regular fifty and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
evening from New York where ne

evening from New York where he spent a brief visit.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Bartlett or this place, who were recently mar ried are planning to take up thalr residence on Black Rock avenue Ill New Britain.
 According to- the report of the state tuberculosis commission $87.98 of the amount realized from the sale or Red Cross seals has been apportion- ed to Plainville. The money will be at the service of the town authorl- ties for any work in connection with care of tuberculosis patients.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08

. President Wilson Unexpectedly mads
an address to the Naval academy
graduates at Annapolis, Md. declar-
ing that great responsibilities rest on
naval officers of the United States.
Bouck White, pastor Of the Church
of the Social Revolution of New York.
who participated in the burning Of the
American flag and other national en-
bloms in the rear of his church. was
found guilty by the court of special
sessions Of desecrating the American
emblem, and was sentenced to 30
days in the tombs prison and to pay q
fine of $1,000.
Carrying leather bag filled with
stones. Saerbes r. Fowrdbes. wood
carver of Yonkers, N. Y, stopped In
front of the home OF William X. Van
derbilt In New York and began to hurl
stones through the windows. A po-
liceman arrested him. Fowrdbes be-
lieved the house was the home OF
John d. Rockefeller. The policeman
said Fowrdbes admitted that he had
plotted to kill Rockefeller.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Moroccan PoIiteness.

A rather amusing little story of the
sultan Of Morocco is told in connec-
ton with an official visit paid to him
by an European diplomat. During the
audience the diplomat noticed. with
some surprise. that not one of the two
or three clocks in the audience cham
Der was going. Very delicately he
to the sultan that his clocks
had all stopped, and limited that he
would like to present him with one
that would be more reliable. The sui
tan thanked him.
But my clocks are excellent time
keepers" he added, with a smile.
They were all going until Just before
you came. but l had them all stopped.
as did not desire, during your excel
lency's all too brief visit. to be re.
of the flight of time"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Domestic

Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los
Angeles, Cal. has been elected presi-
dent of the General Federation Of
Woman's Clubs. 1t was officially an
nounced by the board of elections at
New York. Mrs Cowles got 1,273
votes against 423 for her opponent
Mrs. Samuel Sheath of Tifin, o.
The Republican national committee
started its sessions at Chicago to set
tie contested seats and dispose of the
final details before the start of the big
convention to select a presidential can
didate. In the Alabama contest, six
members of the regular" delegation
whose seats were In dispute. were
winners.
DR.. Arthur Warren Waite was sen.
fenced at New York to die in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison dur
ing the week beginning July 10.
Battling Nelson. former lightweight
champion of the world. was stricken
at Detroit, Mich, with appendicitis
and was operated on.
Boston sentiment for national pre-
paredneBs found expression in the
greatest street demonstration in the
history of the city. Forty thousand
men and women marched three miles.
Five are known to be dead In q
Rock Island wreck near Packard, Ia,
when the Chicago-Twin Cities fast
passenger train crashed through the
bridge Over Flood creek. derailing the
day coach and throwing 1t In the
swollen waters of the stream.
United States Senator Lawrence Y.
Sherman Of Illinois delivered a plea
for America to remain neutral in the
war and to prepare for league of ma
lions for common defense In a Memo
rial day address to the Grand Army
at Grants tomb In New York.
Rev. Francis Schlatter. pastor of
the Baptist Church, Inc.," of Los An
geles, and his secretary. DR.. Gus AL.
gard. were arrested at New York BY
postal inspectors on charges OF using
the mails to defraud. The men were
indicted in Los Angeles.
Twenty persons were injured, one
OF whom physicians say will die, when
tho Wabash railroads Chicago.St
Louis fast mail train No. II was
blown from the tracks one mile south
of Saunemin, H., at two O'Clock I'm
the morning by q cyclone.
Theodore Roosevelt put on his fight.
ing toys and assailed "Hyphenated
Americanism." He denounced tho
German-American alliance in one of
its strongholds as an "anti-American
alliance" and called its acts moral
treason" sa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Word From Br'er Williams.

don't lose no sleep over de riddles
de good Lawd didn't intend fer me to
unriddle; an l don't keer how fur of
heaven is eff only git a chance ter
work fer de wings ter fly dar.-Atlan-
To Constitution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
News of the
Week Cut.
Down for,
Busy Readers
European War News

The naval battle in the North sea ia
regarded in Germany as brilliant vic
tory for the German feet and Joy pre-
walls. Captain Persius, the noted naval
expert of the Berlin Tageblatt, writes:
"The English losses were very heavy.
ours very small, extraordinarily small.
indeed. compared to the success
achieved.
The Norwegian steamship Rauma.
8.047 tons, of Bergen, has been sunk
by a mine. or submarine, says a dis
patch from London. The crew was
saved.
A dispatch from The Hague to the
Overseas News agency at Berlin
states that the Dutch steamers Wes-
terdyk and Ryndam were held up by
British warships and all the United
States mails seized.
After several desperate assaults
German troops succeeded in penetrat-
ing the French trenches between
Fort Douaumont and vaux Pond. an
official report issued at Paris.
French troops have captured 400
yards of the Germans first line
trenches southeast of LIE Mort Homme,
on the verdun front. says the official
statement of the war Office at Berlin.
East of Obersapt, In the Voges, the
Germans have penetrated French posi-
tons over front of $50 yards.
The capture OF French positions
along the entire front between the
southern ridge of Dead Mans hill and
the village of Cumieres. south Of Cor
beaux wood and Cumieres wood. was
announced by the war office at Ber-
lin. Thirty-five officers, including
several staff officers and 1913 I'M
wounded men. were captured by the
Germans
British casualties in May were much
heavier than in either Of the two pre-
ceding months, says statement is
sued in London. The total from all
fields of operation, as compiled from
published lists. ia 1.767 officers and 2s.-
40 men.
The relentless advance of the Aus
TRANS on the Italian front continues
on the Asiago-Arsiero sector. and the
total of Italian captives was raised to
30,3SS since the opening OF the gen.
eral offensive. says statement issued
at Vienna Austro-Hungarian forces
have again conquered at Asiego and
Arsiero.
Seventeen thousand Austro-Hunga-
rian prisoners of war. out of about So
900 confined in the camps at Orenburg.
eastern Russia, have died owing to the
absence of good sanitary measures.
bad food. lack Of clothing and ex-
posture to the cold. according to report
No. 5S79 of the American embassy at
Petrograd. dated March Is. 1915. says
dispatch from Vienna.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
True Friend . Constant oeIIobt.

A true friend embraces our objects
as his own. We feel another mind bent
on the same end. enjoying 1t, insuring
it. rejecting It and delighting in our
devotion to it.-William Ellery Chan.
ming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Mioht TRY This.

II shoe pinches in any particular
part, cloth wrung out in hot water
and laid over the place while the shoe
is on the foot will expand the leather
and give relief.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
She Sprouts.

The bamboo sometimes grows two
feet in twenty-four hours. says the In.
dianapolis News. There are 80 varie-
ties of this tree; the smallest is only
six inches in height. and the largest
$50 feet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Daily Thought.

Finish every day and be done with
it. You have done what you could;
some blunders and absurdities no doubt
crept in; forget them as soon as you
can. This day for all that is good and
fair.-Emerson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Lucille Too Busy.

Kenneth, being reprimanded for
quarreling with his sister. couple of
years his senior, replied, well. Lucille
always bosses me around just like she
raised me-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Washington

The naval appropriation bill. carry
ing $3.50 100000 for sea preparedness,
was passed by the house at Washing
ton by vote of 35s to 4. A wild out
burst of enthusiasm from both sides
o. the house greeted the announce
ment.
President Wilson, marching on foot,
will lead the preparedness parade at
Washington Flay day. July IA. After
ward he will review the procession
and deliver flag day address to the
marchers.
President Wilson issued proclama-
ton at Washington calling upon the
people OF the United States to cele-
brate Flag day. June IA. with patriotic
exercises, giving expression to our
thoughtful love Of America"
President Wilson. speaking at the
Memorial day services in Arlington
cemetery at Washington. summoned
solemnly" all men in the United States
to get their purposes in accord with
the spirit of America. and gave warn
ing that men from other lands who
do not think OF America first must
be cast out of our tolerance" The
president said that America win not
submit to aggression either from with.
In or without.
Louis d. Brandeis' nomination to
the Supreme court, bitterly fought by
Republicans for five months. was con-
firmed by the senate at Washington.
without opposition. the house at
Washington added 100000 to the
naval appropriation bill to be used as
club over the heads of private ship
building firms. II the prices private
companies offer for building ships are
not considered low enough. any part
of the sum appropriated may be util
tied to equip navy yards for the con-
struction of ships.
After a filibuster of more than
month, the senate at Washington by
vote OF IS to 80 passed the rivers
and harbors bill appropriating s44.-
100000
A bill designed to ''revolutionize the
postage rates paid by newspapers and
magazines and wipe out the 100000
900 loss the post office department
claims It suffers annually on account
Of the cent pound rate" was intro
duced In the house at Washington.
II proposes adapting the parcel post
zones to second-class mail matter
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Mexic0,, Revolt

It was stated authoritatively at
Washington that American troops will
not be withdrawn from Mexico until
the Carranza authorities demonstrate
control of the situation sufficient to-
protect the American border. A re.
ply to that effect probably will be
made to General Carranza's note
Plans for the cooperation between
American and Mexican forces In
northern chihuahua were discussed at
the first meeting between Gen. Gabriel
Gayira. constitutionalist commander
of northern Chihuahua. and Gen. J. j.
Pershing. American expedition COM
mander.
Demands that the United States
withdraw its troops and limitations
that the American government Il not
acting in good faith are contained In
note from General Carranza, deliv.
cred to the state department at Wash
ington by Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican
ambassador designate. An explana-
tion of the actions of the United
States Is requested.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08
Foreign

The London Evening Standard
makes the statement that basis OF
agreement has been arrived at for set
Element Of the Irish question, and that
the proposed Irish parliament will be
set up Immediately, Ulster being ex-
cllded.
Count Won Roeden, former secre-
tary OF state for Alsace-Lorraine, has
been appointed minister of finance.
succeeding Karl Helfferich. according
to dispatch from Berlin.
Lieut.. Sir Ernest Shackleton, the
Antarctic explorer. has arrived safely
at Port Stanley. Falkland islands. The
news that Lieutenant Shackleton was
safe reached London.
Twenty persons were killed or
wounded In an outbreak at Maracaibo,
Venezuela, against General Garcia,
who has been appointed president OF
the state of Zulia. succeeding Temper
airy President Aranguren.
Reports have reached Zurich,
Switzerland from Romanshorn, Q
Swiss town on Lake Constance. that .
new super-zeppelin. $50 feet long. has
been seen making trial flights over
the lake.
Earl Kitchener's conduct of the
British war office was made the target
foI another attack in the house Of
commons at London by Col. Winston
Spencer Churchill. former first lord Of
the admiralty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08

After a flibuster of more than
month. the senate at Washington by
a vote Of IS to 80 passed the rivers
and harbors bill appropriating s44.-
$1,000
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08

Theodore Roosevelt put on his fight.
ing toys and assailed "Hyphenated
Americanism." He denounced the
German-American alliance in one of
its strongholds as an ''anti-American
alliance" and called its acts moral
treason"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-08

Twenty persons were injured, one
OF whom physicians say will die, when
the Wabash railroads Chicago.St.
Louis fast mail train No. II was
blown from the tracks one mile south
of Saunemin, ILL.,, at two O'Clock in
the morning by cyclone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-02
HEALTH ACCOUNTS

TIME ledger of every business man shows
i him once a month whether he has made
any money or not. II the balance is on the
crease his profits that he may be saved from
the bankruptcy which will come if profits
disappear for any great length of time.
How many business men look at their health
balance once month? Those who do not find
themselves bankrupt in nerves and digestion
before they know it, When their creditors
press for payment OF money they are forced
into involuntary bankruptcy. but few men
become involuntary bankrupts in health.
This is the season when the prudent man
looks over his balance sheet for the year. and
examines every item Has he been troubled
with insomnia? Is he smoking much that
his nerves are shaky? Can he not do his
days work without taking a "braeer"? Has
his digestion gone back on him7 Does It tire
him TO walk three or four squares, TO say
nothing Of three four miles?
II he Is compelled TO answer these ques-
tions in the affirmative he knows what TO do
He goes TO a health efficiency expert-some-
times called physieian-lays the case before
him and then follows his advice. But having
to go to a doctor Is an evidence Of failure. II
means that health has been neglected. It Is
more delightful 70 be live poor man than
dead rich one. The imprudsnt are not SO; but
are Ike the chan which the wind dEivsth away
ana Tor the sake Of a little more dust they
hasten the day wher they shah turn 20 dust