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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
MINNEAPOLIS HAS AN
1l-YEAR-OLD VENUS

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Mar. 90
Ruth Purlang, II years old, schoo
girl, 10 just -abeut as near physical
perfection as the Venus like Swath.
more and Wellesley goods.
She has never been sick, her par
ents said today. Here are her meas
urements, which Minneapolis school
physical culture experts pronounce
perfect:
Head, 20 and one-half inches; neck
IL inches; chest 80 and one-fourth
inches; left thigh 90 and one-half in
ches; right thigh, 90 and one-half in
ches; left calf, II and seven-eights
inches; right calf, II and three
fourths inches; left ankle, 7 and three
Fights inches; right ankle 7 and one
half inches; left wrist, and seven
eights inches; right wrist, 5 and three
fourths inches; left forearm, 8 and
one eighth inches; right forearm, s
inches; left upper arm, 0 and three
Fights inches; right upper arm, ard
one-fourth inches; reach 55 and three
fourths inches; height So and one
fourth inches.
Ruth's day is carefully planned by
her parents who are outdoor sports
devotees. She rises at 7:15, drinks a
glass of hot water, eats a light
breakfast and hikes to school. From
four to six, she enters just as en-
ergetically into outdoor play.
She never gets more than two
pieces of candy at a time and never
eats ice cream or drinks soda foun-
tain drinks, except as an occasional
desert. She goes to bed at $3.50 every
night.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR $4,000 VOLUNTEERS
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar 22.-
Senator Sherman has introduced "A
resolution authorizing the president to
call for 10000 volunteers for use in
Mexico. He did not, however, ask
for the immediate passage of the
measure.
The call sent out by General Fun
ston yesterday for reinforcements
met with instant response.
Four troops of the Fifth cavalry
left Fort Meyer, Virginia and the
Twenty-fourth infantry, colored, left
Fort Russell. Cavalry from Kansas,
and Illinois points is also en- route
to Columbus.
Most of these forces will be used
to protect the communications of Gen
eral Psrshing.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
SHfLT[RLfSS IN PARIS

tricts.
The loss is placed at three mil
lion dollars.
One man burned to death is the
only known casualty.
The fire started in Lang's ware
house and the winds swept the flames
over an area of over square
mile.
PARIS, Tex, Mar. 22.-HATER)
Three persons are now known to
have persisted in the fire, and the
loss Is placed at upwards Of seven
million dollars.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
STRENGTH AND BEAUTY

Come with DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This is blood cleanser and
Alternative that starts the liver and stom-
ach into vigorous action. 1t thus assists
the body TO manufacture rich red blood
which feeds the heart. nerves, brain and
organs of the body. The organs work
smoothly like machinery running in oil.
You feel clean, strong and strenuous in
stead OF tired, weak and faint,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

COLUMBUS, N. M, Mar. 22.-
Lost in the desert and facing starva-
ton or death by the bandits, Lieu
tenants Robert Willis and Edgar
Cornell, have been missing since Sun
day with their aeroplanes.
Other filters and scouts from the
wagon trains are seeking them, and
it is reported that the Carranzistas
have been asked to aid in their search.
The two men each had three days
rations, but these must be practically
exhausted by this time.
1t is also feared that they might
have fallen to their death.
Officers believe that machine
trouble forced them to descend and
have hope for their safety.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
READS HIS OWN OBITUARY.

LONDON, Mar. %. - Private A.
Sears, of the Australian expedition
airy force, returning to England from
the front, in France, read his own
obituary in paper which had been
mailed him from Australia.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

Those who are going to take part
in the city beautiful contest are re-
quested to register at the Exchange
this weak.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
GALE SWEEPS
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
AND INDIANA
Two Steel Coaches Blown from Passenger Train
Over fmbankment;; ManyBuldings DemoI
ished;; Several Killed and Injured.


United Press.
LOGANSPoRT, Ind, Mar. o.
A gale swept northern Indiana at
midnight last night blew off the roof
of broom factory, killing w. j.
Ricketts, in his home nearby.
Many were injured and the proper
ty damage will reach thousands.
1t is reported that girl was kill
ed near Montpelier, where several
buildings were unroofed. This report
however, has not been confirmed, as
all wires are down out of that city.
MARION, Ind, Mar. 22.-Good
fortune and steel cars saved many
from sudden death or severe injury
when the wind swept three coaches
of the Clover Leaf passenger train
down an embankment.
Altho two of the coaches were
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23
WOMEN KISSED
SOLDIERS AND
AMERICAN FLAGS
Mormons Show Their Appreciation When Rescued
by u. S. Troops; Heat and Sickness Thin
ming Ranks of Soldiers in the Field
United Press.

United Press.
Ell PASO, Mar. 22.-The women of
the Mormon colony kissed the Ameri-
can soldiers when they arrived there
this morning.
Many American flags that had been
hidden away for fear of Mexican out
RACES, were brought out and are now
flying in the breezes of Mexico.
The children of the Mormon colony
brought the soldiers fruit, water and
refreshments, and the women aided in
the cooking at the camp, while the
men gave the troops hay and provis-
ions.
Large crowds of Mexicans stood
nearby and watched the demonstra-
tons Of joy with looks of sulIen
contempt.
Ell PASO, Tex, Mar. 22.-The
British consul at Torren has arrang-
ed for a special train of box cars
to carry i5 women and children. 1t
will leave for the border this after
noon under n heavy guard of Car
ranzista soldiers.
Ell PASO, Tex, Mar. 22.-Ameri
can troops are dropping out with
pneumonia and dissentery. Seven al
ready have arrived Mt Fort Bliss for
treatment, and they report that sick
ness is thinning the ranks, and that
the intense heat claims victims by
day and the cold nights cause pneu-
mounia. The weeks march with mea-
gre rations, after the months of am
pie camp fare has been the cause of
many becoming sick. Private r. ].
Harding said that pneumonia was
very prevalent.
When dissentry was discovered the
medical corps increased the precau-
tions against the use of impure water.
Ell PASO, Tex, Mar 22.-Carran-
"a general Gavira says that he has
positive information that the Ameri-
cans have not yet FLASHED with the
Villista bandits, and has denied the
report that two thousand Carranzis-
tas have joined Villa.
The general practically admitted
that Villa escaped after the battle
at Namiquipa.
EL PASo, Tex, Mar. 22.-Entirely
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 22.-
Senator Sherman has declared that
the recent developments in Mexico
have proven that the United States
army is not prepared to pursue vii
la. He stipulated in his resolution
that the volunteers would be used
only in the punitive expedition and
not for Intervention, and that they
would be mustered out after Villa
was captured or killed.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 22.-
The White house has denied the re-
ports that American Ambassador
Gerard to Berlin has abandoned his
plans for his vacation at the request
of the German chancellor, Won Beth
man-Hollweg in order to wait for the
peace proposals Of Germany.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

turned completely over, only two men
were injured bad enough to be sent
to hospitals and none were killed.
The wind caused fire damage of
$25 900.
Many of the cities largest buildings
we're destroyed.
Bricks from leveled chimney
killed r. Williams, who was in bed
at the time and badly injured his
wife.
CHICAGO, Mar. 22.-It is feared
that shipping interests have suffer-
ed heavy losses and that possibly
many lives were lost in the blizzard
that ragged over northeastern Illinois
last night. Many towns report seri.
Gus damage.
Three men on an ice boat on Lake
Michigan were driven into an omen
hole and all persisted.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

Captain Chandler, the army's ex-
pert on wireless has been sent to in
vestigate the cause of the poor action
of the outfit with Pershing.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-23

PRIMARIES ARE COMING
THICK AND FAST NOW
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 22.-
With pr maries in Inf'ana, Minneso-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
SUFFERS WANT MORE PAY.
Talk Over Proposed Increases at SpC-
 ciaI Meeting at Headquarters.

At a special meeting held at police hcadquarters yesterday at which Su- rernumerarv Officer J. J. OLeary pre- sided, the upernumerary police pre- parcd a new schedule of pay which ;hev hope will be adopted.
 The list was presented to Chief law iings who will turn it over 10 the safe tv board for action and is as follows:
 Band concerts, $1; weddings. christ enings, dances, fairs, etc, $2.50 until midnight, and fifty cents per hour at- ter midnight; theaters $2 per per formance ;stTike duty when not paid by the city, ttirty-fiVe cents per hour; all out-of-town work, $5 for an after noon. with carfarn and me2ls. base hall games, football games, etc, with in city limits, $1.50 street duty, SID
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Forty Hours Devotion

On next Sunday at the 1O:3O o'clock mass at St. Joseph's church the Forty Hours devotion will open Confessions will be heard in the af- ternoon from 3:3O o'clock until 6 o'clock and from [ o'clock on Masses will be celebrated Monday at 5:3O, and o'clock. Confessions will be heard at the same hour as on the previous days.
 On Wednesday evening and con- tinuing for three days, a three days feast of St. Rita will be observed. Services will be held each evening at ':30 o'clock and on the closing even Ing the relic of the saint will be ap- pied to those desiring.
 A class in first communion has been formed in the church, instruc- tons to be heard Wednesday and Frlday afternoons at o'clock and on saturday morning at o'clock. The sacrament will be administered June 22.
 Rev. ". A. Burke will otficiate aft inc anniversary high mass for the late Patrick H. Burke tomorrow morning at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
POLICE MAKE RAID
 ON HARTFORD AVE.
Peter Balimberti Arrested for
 Selling Liquor Sunday

Peter Galimberti of 213 Hartford avenue was arrested late vest erday afternoon charged with the Illegal sale of liquor, following a raid on his place by Sergeant Bamforth and Off, ficers A. c. Malone, F. J. Moore, M. J. COsgrove and A. F AtWater His case was called before Judge John II. Kirkham in police court this morning, but on request of Lawyer W f. Man gan it was continued until Thursday. Bonds were fixed at $2O0.
 Following numerous complaints, the police have been watching Galim berti's place for a long time and Cap tain Grace ordered the raid yesterday. When the police entered the place they found dozen men drinking and it required two trips with the patrol to take the cOnfiscated bottles and li- quor to headquarters. The raiders found tWenty-nine bottles of beer, 1O9 bottles of wine and large num- Der of full and partly filled beer bottles.
 JOkester Sent to Jail.
 LucOs Kossack, who tried to play practical joke on a Jewish watch ped dler in Symolinis saloon Saturday, was sent to jail for fifteen days and fined s7 and costs He was charged with stealing the watch. The peddler testified that Kossack snatched the watch from him and walked away with it. Kossack said he did not in- tend to steal the watch, but took 1t from the fellow and later intended to bring it to the police station. The court considered his act of one thc1t. especially since when Officer Shelley arrested Kossack he was headed for Broad street rather than Commercial street When arrested kossack had over s1OO in cash in his pocket.
 Brady Sent to Jail.
 Officer William Hart arrested Mi chael Brady for drunkenness and breach of peace at his homo on Washington street at 12:45 o clock this morning. Brady denied being drunk and said he had but two bottles of beer. eff I can get drunk on that I'm doing pretty goOd,' he said. When Judge kirkham sentenced him to fifteen days in jail Brady said to his wife, Well, you done it, didn't yOu?'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
ENGLISH OUTBREAKS
 PLAN NEW CHURCH
Established Here Ten Years Ago, Re- IigiOus Organization Has Stead
 iIy Progressed.
lily Progressed.

The annual meeting of the English Lutheran church of the Reformation was held yesterday afternoon in the quarters on Hungerford court. Rev. Frederick c. Wunder, the pastor pre- sided and in presenting his annual re- port preached the subject of a new edifice. The church owns a lot at the end of HungerfOrd court and it is con- sidered an ideal site. The past year has been very successful and it is expected the next year will be even more so. It is planned to discuss the matter frequently and it is hoped the building will be a reality in the near future.
 During the year, forty-eight new men, bers were received into the church. thirty-tWO by letter and six teen by confirmation. The church has now the largest membership in it's history, totaling 172. There are fifty-three children belonging. The total membership of the Sunday school is 110, while the cradle roll comprises twenty-siX members. Ten infants and one adult were baptised during the year. Sixteen were con firmed. There were two marriages and one funeral.
 The financial secretary's report showed the condition Of the treasury to be better than ever before. Since May 1, 1915, the receipts have doubled. This is considered remark able, as no fairs or social events were held during the year Tor the purpose of collecting money, the entire sum being gathered from the members.
 The reDOrt of the N3riOnS or0a tions of the church showed all are in a flourishing condition. Miss Ethel Olson will continue as leader and director of the choir, which she or ganized about five years ago. The Woman's Hone and Foreign Mission ary societies are planning for the ob- servatiOn of the tenth anniversary. which will be held October 29 to 31. The Luther league now comprises twenty-five members and is interested in many activities. A sunshine so- ciety has been organized and meets regularly.
 The church council in the future will consist of ten members and the minister. New members were elected on the council: Alfred Olson, Will liam Benke, Louis RecknagIe and Ar thur Olson. Arthur Pierson was elected delegate to the annual meet ing of the New York and New Eng land Synod, at Elmira, N. Y. June 20 to 23, and Louis Recknagle was chosen alternate, Edward Senf was appointed chairman Of the committee to prepare for the observation of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the church, which will be held OctO- Der 29 to 31
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
NO CONTEST FOR
 CLUB PRESIDENCY
B. w. filling Candidate For Re- c-Elec- tiOn In First-J. c. Woods Not,
 An Active Candidate.

Following requests from a number of the mem bers B. w. filling will be a candidate for reelection as pres1-- dent at the annual meeting of the First Ward Republican club Tuesday evening, May 23. The meeting will be held in Bardeck's hall. The date has been changed from Friday.
 MT. Alling has been president of this club for the past year and his administration has been a, most suc- cessful one. Tn view of this fact he has been asked to be condition for reelection. MT. Alling Is a well known lawyer, being a member Of the law firm of Klett & filling and also holding the office of liquor pros ecutor.
 Vice president Joseph G. Woods, another prominent local lawyer, has also been mentioned as a candidate for the presidency but since Mir. AL ling announced his intention of being a candidate MT. Woods has gracefully withdrawn, having no desire 10 have a contest in the ward club and not seeking the office. It is probable that in case of MT. filings reelection, MT. Woods will likewise be reelected to his present office.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
PROHIBITION DELEGATES
Are Also Named for State
 Convention of Temperance Party.

Following are the delegates and al ternates to the Prohibition State Convention: Leonard Kurtz, F. F.. Agard, B. B. Bassett, G. A, Graves, F. G. Platt; alternates, Albin Carl son, w. E. Doolittle, John Sloan, F. L. Wooster, J. A. Carlson and Mrs. Alice v. Corbin.
 All interested In the prohibition movement who wish to hear the Hon. Eugene N. Foss, former governor of massachusetts, when he speaks in Hartford, Wednesday evening, will meet at the depot in time to catch the T:22 o'clock train.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
SHRINERS' THEATER PARTY.
Local Members Going to Hartford
 Next Monday Evening.

A large delegation of local Shrir- CTS, in full dress suits and their char acteristic fezs. will join with other Shriners in this district at the biz theater party to be held at Parsons theater in Hartford on next Monday evening. The Shriners at first thought they would like to see Robin Hood" produced, but they have finally settled upon another production. the name of which has not yet been dis closed. Already 1000 tickets have been sold and the entire seating ca pacity of the theater will be turned over to the Shrine members. The leading tenor will be James Korn berger. pupil of Jean DeReske, and the second prima donna will be Miss Lillian CrOSSman. Other parts will be taken by regular members of the Opera Players company. Follow ing the theater party the Shriners will dine at the Hotel Bond where the main dining hall has been en- gagged.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
City Items

Marriage license mas been issued slliam l.. sherman of Hartford Hiss Bertha Bartel of 574 Arch this city.
 sk P. J. Egan of the water de-
 ent is temporarily in charge of rsonal tax collections, Collector being, away on account of the A of his brother. % Fl arrangements for the Mem-
 Day parade will be made this Ag by X. G. Hammond Command, NV. ", when a committee ap- Hi for this purpose will meet. E o. K. Health Bread.-advt. claims committee of the com- Epuncil will give hearings before Huncil meeting this week on S for damages resulting from Hh walks during the past winter. EIary Russell, who fell on p street, Michael Grove, who @ Fremont street, and Mrs. N and MT. Talbot, also victims Hdents, will be heard. Ne watching a baseball game at NJ Hill park Saturday afternoon,
 R Wallace, aged ten years, was Npiked by Hannon the first base |Rr the High school nine. pr. Extended the boy. Ies that had been placed in the Hn the new Catholic cemetery the winter months will be Erred to the old Catholic cem- M such cases as the families lots there.
 lbers of the Stanley Rule & Lev 1pany Foremen's club will sail
 Hartford to Middletowr next Ny afternoon on one of their At Middletown a shad din- 2 be served.
 Nc whist and Swimming match, fClara, 34 Church St., Tues. eve. # Eshoo of 205 Broad streer, an automobile, ran into Sam |han's milk wagon on Stanley &early Saturday evening. No & damages resulted. & left for repairs. stored free of E Meshken' 's-adVt. N Wells Of Cedar Hill farm ran fFeorge Bodo of 71 Whiting &hear tho corner of Main and #n Square with his motorcycle clock Saturday.. Bodo was
 ly hurt.
 4xavanaugh shop, 40 Pratt St., Ed, are bringing out some ex- Summer Dresses; white crepe es with touches of color; Etc Crepes, Pongees with Ori- &plorings. Chiffons. blue taffe- &.-advt.
 Eindow display for big We'd # bargains in The Curran Dry \ 20. s-advt.
 &s V. O'Brien and Miss Mar #Crean will be married early in Elmer.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
REDUCES CHURCH DEBT.
St. Joscph's Mortgage Is Lowered By
 Payment of $1,O37.

Members of St. Joseph's parish were greeted to pleasant surprise at the masses yesterday when Rev Pat rick Daly, the energetic pastor, an- nOunced that the sum of S1,O37 had been paid off on the church nTortgaee since the first of the year reducing the sum to $15,O0O.
 The accomplishment of he reduc- tion is increased evidence of the pro- gress that the parish is making and 10 it's jealous pastor it is a tribute of his fine business acumen.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Richard Harding Davis's Best.

The best Richard Harding Dav,s's last war stories is that entitled Somewhere in France" the vivid tragedy of a beautiful woman spy. Full of romance and intrigue from the beginning to the end. This story illustrated in colors and complete will be published in the Magazine and Story section of next Sundays New York World. Order your copy Of The World from your newsdealer il advance-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
TO MOVE OFFICES.

Fompletion of the new factory of the Fafnir Bearing com- |ings about a much needed op- Ey of converting into manu- |g space the present quarters offices as well as those of the Cooley in the old building. The |lding has been so arranged to
 pace for an up-to-dato office |h company and steps will be taken next week to move new quarters.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
St. NIary'S,

An anniversary mass for the late John O'Neill will be celebrated at St. Mary's church Thursday morning at o'clock. Tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock an anniversary mass will he celebrated for the late Miss Mary Curry and on Saturday morning similar mass will be celebrated for Mrs. Mary Loughman. A months mind mass was celebrated this morn ing for the late Miss Ellen Curry. On Friday morning a months mind mass will be celebrated for the late Mrs Thomas w. Pagan.
 The passing of envelopes for the formation of the proposed athletic association which was to have taken place yesterday, has been deferred until a later date.
 Drilling of the Tierney Guards will be held twice a week commencing this week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at ' o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

John Dixon, Mrs. William Hoffman. Mrs. J. E. Rees and Mrs. James Ser vice
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Hubbard of Hartford pleased the

Hubbard of Hartford pleased the guests.
 Everything for the pleasure and entertainment of the guests was ar ranged for by the following commit tee: H. R. Reynolds, chairman: c. r. Stanley, B. J. Gilbert, F. B. Wheeler and K. J. Kyle. At the close of the entertainment refresh ments were served followed by danc- ing, Gilbert's orchestra furnishing music. During the evening xylo- phone solos by Fritz Martin proved entertaining.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
DANCE IN NEW BUILDING,
Fafnir Bearing Company Entcrtains
 Fhnployes in Pleasing Manner.

With an suspicious opening, the new factory building of the Fafnir Bearing company on Booth street
 war formally dedicated Saturday evening, when between 700 and 500 employees gathered in the building to attend the excellent program which the company arranged. The affair was held on the third floor of the plant, where for over an hour the sleight- of hand performance of Mr.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

The appeal of the New Britain Gas Light company from the ruling of the Public Utilities commission ordering gas installed at Maple Hill will be heard in the superior court the latter part ot this month.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

The annual meeting of tie New Britain Choral Union which was to be held on May 19. has been changed to the preceding evening. The meet ing will be held in Booths hall and vii be followed by dance.