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New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
ALLIES MAY MAKE
 OWN TERMS KNOWN
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ties for effect upon the German peo- pie themselves.
 The president cancelled his out side enga gements today and remained in the White House, where he con- ferred with Colonel E. M. House, his friend and adviser, who made one trip to Europe to find out peace sen timent several months ago. Col House may go again if the president makes a move to accompany Germany's pro- posals with suggestions of any char acter.
 The London press comme ment oh the peace offer is known to be in accord with confidential advices coming to this government before Chancellor Von Bethman- -Ho1lweg's speech and the note were published How far this comment represents the views of the new British government can only be surmised.
 In quarters close to the Entente al- lies an opinion prevailed that if the Entente allies made reply their first course might be to inquire what guar
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Margaret Geary.

Mrs. Margaret Geary, about 60 years old, widow of James Geary died suddenly Monday night at her home at 127 North street following a brief illness. She was born in Ireland but had lived in New Britain many years and was one of the best known of the city's residents of Irish descent. One daughter, Margaret, and two sons, William and Matthew, survive. The funeral will be at 9 o'clock Thursday morning from St. Mary's church and the burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere thanks to kind neighbors and friends for the sympathy offered at the time of the sad death of our beloved fla ther and brother Michael J. Claugh- sey. We are particularly grateful to the New Britain Firemen's associa- tion, Engine Company No. 3, Court Prosperity, F. of A.; A. O. H.; Y. M. T. A. and B. society; Engine Com pany No. 1 of Hartford, and friends who contributed flowers.
 MRS. M. J. CLAUGHSEY AND
 FAMILY MRS. WILFRED CATER. MRS. MICHAEL VALENTINE, MRS. JOHN CLAUGHSEY, MRS. MARY GROVE,
 THOMAS CLAUGHSEY,
 JAMES CLAUGHSEY.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
PROF. WETHERELI DEAD.
Midd1ebury College Man Took Part in
 Presidential Campaign.

The faculty and students of Middle bury college were shocked when word was received yesterday of the death of Assistant Professor Archibald D. WethereiI of the department of his tory. Two weeks ago he was taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital at Bur- HngtOn suffering from a serious cold which affected the eyes and nose This developed into blood clot at the base of the brain.
 NE. Wetherell was born in Russel, N. Y, in 1876, the son of Darius B. and Sarah A. (Barber) Wetherell l His preparatory work for college was completed at the Potsdam, N. Y. State Normal school. Entering Middlebury \ college in 1902 he finished his course 1 Tn three years, graduating with high honors in the class of 1905. Tn the IaII Of that year he became an in- strhctor at Middlebury and from 1908
 until his death was atthe head of the Department of History In 1910 on I leave of absence he was a graduate student in American History and Gov ernment at Harvard university. He l received the Middlebury degree of A.
 M,sin 1908. He was a member of the fDelta Upsilon fraternity and of the Phi Beta Kappa society.
 Prof. Wetherell was a profound
 student of American History and $politics and took an active and scholarly part as a writer in the re- cent presidential campaign A man 1 of exceptionally retiring nature, he 1 exerted nevertheless an influence in the life of Middlebury that makes his deatN deeply lamented one The burial will be in Russel.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
City Items

The committee arranging for the 3anngal firemen's reception and ball
 the night of January l in Booths F1aIl will meet tonight at headquarters 3pn Commercial street. A number of
 "Details will receive attention.
 Santa Claus to 5:3O D. m.. at Bes- 6e-Leland s.-advt.
 MT. and Mrs. John T. Hayes of
 4incoln Court are rejoicing at the &1rth of daughter, born this morn Ing. Mother and child are reported &xello,
 A marriage license was today granted to Christian Thayer of S4
 Church street and Mrs. Lillian Huck pfs o25 Church street. The bride to be Es daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gustave
 A, Hart.
 White tissue and Xmas packae,e
 trimmings at Adkins, 66 Church St. Rdvtt
 The Lafayette sewing school t>ach- PTS will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with Miss C. E. Bartlett of
 58 Maple street. At this meeting
 plans will be made for the Christmas Party to be held on December 21 in l N On next Sunday at the Y w. c. A. gThe Christmas Story from "Ben 3ur" will be presented and in con- f1ection tableaux will be shown. The Catholic Woman's Benevolent sLegion will meet this evening in St.
 Mary's school hall. No definite action relative to re- Snodeling tho Hebrew school building Fan Elm street, or erection of new lcom bination school hall building will (he taken until after the holidays There was a meeting of the commit Fee last night at the office of Consta- |ble Fred Wrinkle at 328 Main street. Because of various opinions relative Ito the opposed improvements it was
 Roted to havo aTlarger committee with Representation from all of the city's Hebrew societies. The matter will Joe presented at the various meetings (this month and next.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
PATRIOTIC MEETING FRIDAY.

On Friday evening of this week the Loyalty club of the South Methodist Rchnrch will conduct a patriotic meet patriotic organizations about the city |ana boys from the local churches will (attend as guests of the club. Dr. Irv-
 ling H. Berg of Hartford. who was l chaplain of the First infantry while at
 fNogales, will give the principal ad-
 dress of the evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
WAR BRIDES SLUMP:
 SPECULATORS SAD
ScoVilPs Big Extra Only Ray of
 Sunshine in Market

Both the local stock market and the spectators in local securities principally the so called war brides", have been thrown into a state of con- vulsion by the reports from Berlin that the German government is will ing to consider peace proposals. Prac- tically all business is at standstill and those who are "hung in heavy'', to use a market phrase, are nerVously awaiting developm tents.
 The crash came yesterday forenoon. The local market had been saggng for the past few weeks but investors and spectators have been sitting tight and, filled with the proverbial hope that springs ever eternal in the hu-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
OFFICIALS VISIT SCHOOL.

Members of the school board and other city officials visited the new Vocational High school building on Bassett street this afternoon. They were much impressed with the work that is done by the pupils there. The public is invited to inspect this build ing and the work done there on FIT day afternoon and evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
OIL COMPANY ADDITIONS

The Gulf Refining Co. today took out permits with Building Inspector A. N. Ruth erford for the construc- ton of three frame additions at their yard on Stanley street, the estimated cost to be $2,O0O. One building will be a garage and will measure 1Ox3O feet; another will be an office, meas uring 12x14 feet, and the third will be a shed measuring 2Ox4O feet.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
FINANCIAL NEWS
WALL ST. DOESN'T
 BELIEVE IN PEACE
Probable Rejection Of German
 Offer Basis for Stronger Exchange

Wall Street-Extensive covering of short contracts attended today's open ing. traders acting on theory that Germany's peace proposals would prove unacceptable to the Allies. Shares of the munitions group were higher by one to four points with the exception of Bethlehem Steel which had further decline of fourteen points. United States Steel scored only a slight gain at the outset but soon rose over a point, with as much for allied industrials, Pronounced strength was shown by such semi-war shares as Central Leather, Marines Sugars, Motors and Paper. Rails were appreciably higher, Union Pa cific, Reading and New York Central leading the rise.
 CIosing.-Leading issues, notably rails, were at best prices in the last hour, with regular gains elsewhere. The closing was strong. Total sales approximated 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Mrs. John Bell.

Mrs. Bridget (McGrath) Bell, wife of John Bell. formerly of this city, died at her home in Lowell. Mass, this morning following a lengthy ill- ness. Death was not unexpected. MT. Bell was employed by Frank Lee as a wine clerk for many years. He moved to Lowell about ten years ago and for a time. was proprietor of a restaurant. Mrs. Bell was about 50 years old. daughter of MT. and Mrs. James McGrath and lived in this city for many years. She was active in the work of St. Mary's parish.
 Besides her husband she is surv1v- ed by five children, William, John, James, George and Annie Bell of Lowell; two brothers, John and James McGrath. all of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn ing in Lowell
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Note Received at Sofia.

Sofia, Dec. 12, via London, Dec. IS, 1:10 D. m.-Premier Radoslavoff read in parliament today the note delivered to the United States. Spain and Switz- erland expressing the willingness of the central powers to discuss peace. The house Of parliament was throng- ed, and prolonged cheers greeted the premiers announcement
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Miss Ellen PrendergaSt.

The funeral of Miss Ellen Prender- gast was held from St. Mary's church yesterday morning with Rev. Will liam A. Krause officiating at a mass of reuuiem The bearers were John McCabe, Terrence O'Brien, William Lynch and Horace O'Brien. Edward and William Prendergast were the
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
Rumors of Peace Have Affected Vari- ous Stocks Dealing Directly or In- directly in War Munitions

The local stock market suffered continued reactions today, but there were no purchases made by the brok- CTS. A few sales were made, how ever. Some of the stocks maintained previous prices, but many of those dealing directly or indirectly in mu- nitiOns suffered The locals in which there have hean changes follow.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
A. kATIEN & SON
HIS GIFT

HIS GIFT
 You can select Git quickly at the H. o. P. store. The holiday display is all specially arranged for easy choosing.
 Every article is new and choice and it's sure to fill the bill if YOU want to give 'something to wear."- which is always acceptable.
 SPECIALS oHdV1lS oeCS $1.OO LID (In both Ivory and German Silver) Traveling Sets .......... $1.5O up Collar BOXeS ............. S1 OO LID Military Brushes ........ S1.5O up Many other things in the Largest and Best Display of Sensible Articles. See them!
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13

Smothered in blood and mud" said a recent German account of a fruit less British attack on the Teutonic lines on the Somme river. The High lander in the picture has fortunately not been covered with blood, but he
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13
Miss Alice I. Mcintyre.

The funeral of Miss Alice l. Me- Intyre of Washington street will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow forenoon from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13

New York Stock Exchange quota tfons furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by K. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13

has had his share of the mud whlcn has impeded military operations re- gently in France. The camera man snapped him-perhaps without his being aware of the operation-as he cleaned the mud from his kilt.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-13

flower bearers. The burial was in St. Mary'S new cemetery
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Wanted, an Elephant.

The Hasty Pudding club of Harvard
was recently reported to be in some
distress because Of the lack of two
sturdy actors capable Of good team
work In playing the part of an ele-
phant in the clubs annual spring
show. The original selection for the
front legs was dismissed from college
on account Of low marks, and the hind
legs became discouraged and resigned.
Probably a peculiar combination Of
athletic skill and comic talent is re-
quired for the proper representation
of a stage elephant, and it may be
thankleSs task that college amateurs
in general are unwilling to tackle. An
actor disguised as one-half Of an ele-
plant seems to lose much Of his indi-
But the fore and aft por-
ton of a quadruped offers fine
chance for an ambitious young actor
to start a brilliant career. Henry e..
Dixey began his stage life as the hind
legs Of the heifer in "Evangeline."-
Providence Journal.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
WIFE HAD HER suspicious
Hubby's Compliment Evidently Made
Her Think There Was "Some-
thing in the Wind"

&c. J. NJ" writes as follows to the
New York Sun:
"Sir: This most beautiful morning l
arose early, went out on the veranda
and stood listening to the birds sing
ing, looking at the tulips and pansies,
the young leaves on the trees, the new
cut-lawns, and enjoying the floods OF
sunshine making all so restful. / felt
that it was good to live.
"On the breakfast-table l found my
favorite dishes daintily served. My
wife sat opposite me, herself picture
of lovely womanhood, / could not re-
frain from expressing my great pleas
ure and happiness.
81, said: This is most delightful
breakfast, and l have the best and
sweetest wife in all the world to share
it with me-
"Now, naturally, I expected sweet
smile of appreciation. Did / get It?
No! The 'bOoful lady half closed her
eyelidS, looked at me steadily and
said: You be particularly careful to
come home this evening on your regu-
lar train
aren't women queer creatures"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
DINER SURE OF ONE THING
Whoever Paid for Meal Party Had
Consumed, Most Certainly It
Was Not He.

Talking about good dinners" said
the Yankee traveller, slowly, Il remem-
Der one / had in Chicago. l went into
a slap-up restaurant with some chumS
and ordered the finest thing in din
ners. Then, when the bill came around
we couldn't decide who was to pay.
They all wanted to, and so did 1"
Every awkward for you all" agreed
one of his listeners, skeptically.
"Waal, yes" continued the man
from the States; "as we couldn't
settle the matter, 1 proposed that we
should blindfold the waiter, and then
whichever one he caught would have
to pay the bill"
"a very good idea" said another Ii.
tener, sitting a yawn. "Whom did he
eatch?"
II dunno" replied the Yankee, brief
~; "but he amt caught me yet
London Tit-Bits.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
CALOMEL S|CKENS! It SALNATESI
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
Guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Dont Lose DAYS Work!

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, IL your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour, just take a spoon.
full of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead of using sickening, salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know it next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine, your liver will be work.
ing, your headache and dizziness gone,
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular. You will feel like
working You'll be cheerful; full Of
vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
s0-cent bottle Of Dodson's Liver Tone
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Our Family History.

Why does the ordinary family keep
80 poor a record, not Of its own doings
they are, for the most part, dull
enough-but Of its own personalities =?
None Of us can see In front Of us
much farther than the probable life
time Of our own children, and we do
not like to look even so far as that.
Surely 1t would give us sense Of
space If we could see clearly little
farther behind US.
Moreover, to those who are engaged
in the bringing up Of their own chill
dren, a history Of the family might
furnish many hint.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

President Wilson signed he federal
good roads bill, which carries an ap-
preparation of S75,OOO,OOO to aid in
road building in the states.
Arkansas will receive from the fed
eral government $1,272,75O in five
years.
The bill provides that $5,OOO,OOO
shall be appropriated for roads the
first year, ending July l, 1917, the
amount to be apportioned to the states
according to their area, population,
rural routes and star mail delivery
routes. Each year this appropriation
will be increased S5,OOO,O00 until a to-
tai Of $75,OOO,OOO is reached. In ad-
dition the bill carries an appropria-
ton of $1O,OOO,OOO for the building Of
roads through and adjacent to the ma
tional forest reserves.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
PAT ROSE TO THE OCCASION
Lookout's Appeal Did Not Fall on
Deaf Ears, as Far as Irish
man Was Concerned.

Twas off the coast of dear old Ire
land, and the steamship was trlfe
Off its course. 1t had, In fact, taken
the wrong turning.
Breakers ahead We are lost ~
yelled the lookout from his point Of
vantage in the bows.
"Begorra ~ cried the Irish cook,
"we're not lost If that will save u.s."
And he seized a Delaying pin and hit
the lookout such a blow as completely
to daze the man.
"How dare your" beloved the cap
tain, angrily. "Why, did you strike
that MANI"
"Well," replied Pat, "he yelled,
Break us ahead or we are lostp and,
sure, I did 1t, sir. And I'll break Il
dozen, sir, If that'll save the ship,
bedadl"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22

under my personal guaraStee that It
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; it won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back. Chill.
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because it is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick.
lam selling millions Of bottles Of bod.
sons Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liy.
er medicine takes the place of danger
Gus calomel. Buy one bottle on my
sound, reliable guarantee. Ask your
druggist or storekeeper about me. Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Thinks Fish Can Talk.

Stephen Decatur Bridges Of Verona.
Me-, who II known as the Salmon
King of the Penobscot, is positive not
only that fish have brains, but that
fish reason and form likes and dis
likes, and tell their opinions to each
other, the New York World states.
Bridges explains the disappearance
OF salmon from the Penobscot In two
ways -- either salmon tell other
salmon how dirty it's waters are and
how 1t is not fit for any respectable
salmon to live in" or "the fish resent
II because at the hatchery in East
Orland they are taken from the wa
ter and stripped Of their eggs"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
CONFERENCE ON SUBJECT WILL
BE HELD IN LITTLE ROCK IN
THE NEAR FUTURE.
CONVENTION is PLANNED
Draft Of New Organic Law Is Promls.
ed to Be Framed BY Convention
And Then Submitted to Popular
Vote in November, 1918.
Little Rock

Little Rock
1t was announced that number Of
senators and representatives in the
next Legislature will hold a confer
ence in Little Rock in the near fu-
ture to set on foot an organization for
a new state constitution. A resolu-
tion will be introduced in the next
Legislature calling for a convention to
frame new constitution some time
next summer. The resolution will
provide fOr the calling of conyen-
tion 10 draft the instrument without
submitting the proposition to the vot-
ers Of he state, but the draft OF the
constitution, after it has been prepar-
ed by the convention, will be referred
to the voters at the election to be
held in November, 1918.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
HAVE YOU A STUBBORN COUGH
II So, Read This:

my wife had a terrible cough and was
splitting up considerable-seemed to be
bordering on tuberculosis" writes Mr.. w.
T. Daniels, Hohenwald, Tenn. "I saw
your advertisement and decided at once
to try Lung-Vita. ordered bottle and
she began to get better after taking the
first dose and is entirely we'll"
Many letters on file telling what Lung
Vita has done in cases of consumption,
asthma, whooping cough, colds, Group and
grippe. If you cannot obtain Lung-Vita
at your dealers, order direct Price Sl.75.
Booklet upon request. Nashville Medicine
Co., Room 6, Steger Bldg, Nashville,
Tenn. ADV.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
FOR BABY RASHES
Cuticura Soap Is Best Because So
Soothing and Cooling. Trial Free.

If baby is troubled with rashes, &C.
zemas, itchings, chafings or hot, irri-
tated skin follow Cuticura Soap bath
with light application of Cuticura Oint-
ment to the affected part. Nothing so
soothing, cooling and refreshing when
he is fretfuI and sleepless.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv. .
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY something ghu We can hardly realize rat
children born civilized countries twenty-five cent?
die before they reach hyeeven
per cent third before they 6ve and oneha before
they ffteeni
We hesitate that timely Of Casa would save
lives Neither do hesitate to that many
these fante deaths ooaOnd by the use OF narcotic
more opium morphine They considerable quantities,
deadly psn quantity they stupef ad circulation and Lead
Caoia exactly
you bears the signature Of Cas H. Fletcher Castora
causes the blood to circulate properly, opens the IF
pores of the skin and alays fever " <UTIlA
Genuine always bears the signature Of |<<a<X LI<CM
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Real Diplomat.

Lady OF the House-What do you
want?
Weary Walter--I am de official rep
resentatiye OF de Woman's Household
Kitchen Culinary Cuisine league and
I'm making a coast.to-coast trip test
ing the favorite recipe Of de most
prominent lady in each town.-Judge.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22

Experts are now at work examining
the various petitions filed with the
secretary of state, seeking to repeal
the statewide prohibition law enacted
by the last Legislature. The list Of
signatures secured in each county is
being made by the experts and sent
to prominent prohibition leaders for
verification. AS the list contains s.
600 more names than are necessary
under the law, 1t is not believed that
the investigation will affect the result,
and it is practically conceded by all
parties that the proposition will be on
the official ballot to be used in the No
vember election.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Best for Horses.

Give your horses good care and you
will be doubly repaid by the better
work they will do For sores. gals
and other external troubles apply
Hantord's Balsam OF Myrrh. Ranch.
men. lumbermen and liverymen recon.
mend IL. ADV.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
LIQUID BLUE7

No, Mr.. Grocer, that's mostly water.
Since the war started it's more nearly
all water than ever. Give me Red
Cross Ball Blue that's two-ounce
package Of real goodness. You should
see my clothes. just cant keep
from smiling cut loud.--Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble, and younger
people who are weak. will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depress-
ing heat of summer by taking regularly
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t purihes
and enriches the blood and builds up the
whole system. soc.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Naturally She Did.

81 thought when we were in her
dressing room, discussing her per-
formance, the actress changed coun-
tenance."
"Oh, that was when she was taking
off her makeup"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
SociabllitY.

"l hope you are not one Of those
men who go home and find fault with
the dinner"
mo" answered Mr. Growcher; "my
wife and | eat at restaurant where
we can both find fault"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-22
Nursinu an Illusion.

"Are you trying to raise all your own
poultry and vegetables?' asked the
hired man.
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel;
"only just enough to give the imagina-
tions of the summer boarders some
thing to swing on to-"