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New Britain herald., 1916-01-19
$2OO. 900 FIRE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-Fire which early today destroyed the four story brick building occupied by the George Ras- lnussen company, wholesale grocers, did damage estimated at $2O0,00O.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-19

President of the Polk-Miller Drug Company, Richmond, Va., is authority for the following extraordinary state ment:
 "I estimate that the business men of this country could increase their eff ciency fully ten per cent by taking an occasional laxative and not neglecting the bowels as most of them do,'
 He also said that if the Department of Commerce in Washington would present each business man in the coun- try with a box of Rexall Orderlies, it would be of great benefit to the na- tionaI welfare. Rexall Orderlies are prompt i'll action. pleasant to take and never gripe. can be used by men. wom. en or children. and are just the thing for toning up sluggish livers.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-19

are survived by their son, MT. Schultz of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Mary l.. Gingrich of Chestnut Level. Lancaster County, Pa.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-19

The Marere, 6,430 tons gross, was owned in London. She was 450 feet long and was built in Belfast in 1902. No records of her recent movements are available.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-19
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
Narere Sent to Bottom-Crew Saven Was Vessel Of 6.43O Tons Gross Built in 1902.

London, Jan. 19, 4:30 p. m.-The British steamship Marere has been sunk Her crew was rescued.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-19
MILITARY TRAINING
 IN OUR COLLEGES
Treated as Subject of Great Impor- tance in Annual Report of PreSi-
 dent of Harvard

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 19.-Mili- tary training in the colleges was treated as the subject of great impor- tarce in the annual report of Presi- dent A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard University, made public today. The need of an ample supply of trained officers, as recommended by the war department could find no better" ma terial than the students in our col leges. .t+
 It would be wise for the colleges, President Lowell thought, to leave the matter of drill to the militia~and the summer camps.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24

amendment abollshing the present
board OF estimates next fall.
Commissioner Fenkell was re-
lieved OF considerable worry. Tues.
day night, when the council passed
the three rubbish ordinances he has
been advocating for some time. The
measures allow the department OF
public works 10 collect commercial
rubbish AT n fee OF 20 cents a bar.
rel, to gather waste paper, II
properly bundled. free OF charge,
and to collect, free OF charge, rub
bish from residences. IL placed In
proper receptacles.
Aid. Jacob Guthard held up the
third reading OF an ordinance to re
strict portion OF the Fifth ward
against junk yards, contending that
the junk yards were being forced
from the Fifth into the Third ward
Aid. Joe" Schemansky brought a
howl from his colleagues when he
protested against the "procrastina
ton" OF this important Fifth ward
measure.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
FRANCE SENDS
SLAvS SHELLS
Hudson Bay Company Turns
Over 160 Vessels To
Allies

By WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS
tSfdf Correspondent United Press.)
PETRoGRAD, May 24.-That
France. having all the shells she
can use, is now helping Russia solve
the ammunition problem, Is the de-
duction made here because of the
visit to Petrograd OF Albert Thomas,
French minister OF munitions.
Thomas came 10 Russia to see
Rene viviani. former prime minister
OF France. Ostensibly the object OF
his visit was to emphasize the unity
of the Allies since the Paris confer
ence. II is believed here his visit
may have more direct practical re-
suits.
The Hudson Bay Co., II is relia.
bly, reported. has put at the disposi
ton OF the Allies about 100 vessels
averaging between 5000 and 1900
tons. to DO used principally in the
Archangel trade. v1ctualing and mu
nitioning Russia from the United
States and Canada. No profit is tc
be made by the famous old com
pany, the directors of which are now
reported to be giving their entire
time to the work.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
GIRL CLERK ACTS
AS OWN SLEUTH;
CATCHES BANDIT

Daniel Skomsky, "a years old. of
Berwick. Pa, was arrested through
the efforts OF Miss Nellie NJ.
Vaughan, clerk in the Peoples Ba-
zaar, No. 2s2 Michigan-ave.. charged
with having robbed the store. Mon
day night. with James Murphy, OF
Pittsburgh.
Miss Vaughan was IN the store
alone when the bandits entered. held
her up at the point of pistol and
robbed the cash box OF $40. II was
suspected that the robber who es-
capped loitered about a nearby sa
LOOM so Miss Vaughan kept a close
watch for him.
Her efforts were rewarded Tues.
day night. when she saw Skomsky
Three other persons identified Skom.
sky as one OF the bandits.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
SECOND
PORT SUNLIGHT
|alty Firm Patterns Com.
munity After Famous
English System

Detroit Is 10 have a Port Sun
ht." The Samuel A. Merchant Co.
developing It's 'Elmwood Park
bperty out West Forrest. along
lines OF the world famous Port
blight home and industrial com
mites in England.
Mr. Merchant. president OF the
muel A. Merchant Co. said In dis
Esing the matter:
FThe Elmwood Park plan is a
lctical plan for solving the hous-
problem--not all OF N but enough
Il 10 provide 10000 families with
community that will combine the
Fal and the real so that the whole
estion will be answered fully az to
father. the mother. and the chill
I'm.
'Children are the chief part of
p, for we are spending our lives
her being children or bringing up
Tldren. Elmwood means years of
9ous play--plenty OF room to run
d skate and engage in pastimes
~ train and develop the little mus
is and minds so they will be able
do their work in the world later
Elmwood means the best edu-
ton. which is more than schools.
means "a hours day OF the sort
teaching that comes from good
me in a good neighborhood with
pod boys and girls and good infiu-
ces.-a typical American commu-
~ where the little ones absorb the
hcle curriculum of things that
axe life a success, plus what they
hrn In the schools. and Elmwood
III have good schools. So Elm wood
for the children--and they are
elcome at Elmwood. Nobody who
|slikes children need apply to our
We don't want any
>dy In Elmwood who doesn't be-
eve in children"
Out uOW dIc you W uO lIliS ftOW
Re you TO give the father, mother.
hughter. son, such wonderful things
make them happy and prosper
is?" many people have asked.
why not? What Is TO prevent a
Foup OF men who believe in doing
lings right from creating at Elm.
God a community that Is all and
|ore than we have pictured? There
plenty of room out there-and
lenty OF facilities to enable such a
to be built-and we have
acured enough land and enough
lpport to put the plan through. 1t
Endorsed and supported by some
the strongest business men in
etroit.
''The Elmwood Industrial sites are
the River Rouge adjacent to Elm
God Homes. making two commu-
tiles side by side. one TO work in,
he other TO live in"
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
GOES TO
PEN FRIDAY

NEW YORK. May 24-Davtd La
mar. The Wolf of Wall Street."
sentenced to two years In Atlanta
federal penitentiary for impersonat-
ing former Congressman A. Mitchell
Palmer, Is expected to surrender to
the authorities In New York today.
He will he taken TO prison Friday.
Lieutenant" Robert Ray, SEN
fenced TO eight years in Atlanta, for
conspiracy to blow up the munition
ships OF the Allies. will be taken
south with Lamar.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
EIGHT speedsrs Fined $3.50.

Eight offenders against the auto
mobile speed law were given fines
aggregating $3.50 In Justice Gainey's
police court, Tuesday. Robert
Flaherty, Of No. 23 Greenfield-ave..
received $50 Ane or &c days in the
House of Correction after officers
testified that he had threatened TO
"get the buttons" OF the policemen
who arrested him when he was
speeding or Woodward-ave. near
Erskine-st. during the rush hour.
Seven others were fined s25. with
the option of 10 days in the House
of Correction Judge Gainey said no
would increase the penalties IL many
more cases were brought before him.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
Frat to Adop. War Babe

ANN ARBOR, Mich, May "a
The Chi Psi fraternity or the Uni
versity OF Michigan will adopt a
French war baby, according to an
announcement made here, Tuesday.
1t Is expected that other fraterni-
ties will take similar action.
At a meeting OF the Inter-Frater-
nifty council OF the University OF
Michigan. TO be held this week, the
matter will he brought up and an
effort made TO provide support for
at least 80 French orphans.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
Children Aided "CIean-up."

School children Of the city aided
realty in the Cleanup" campaign.
khIch came 10 a close last Saturday.
|udging from reports that have been
hade to the Board OF Commerce
|ommittee by the teachers. Some Of
PIE reports showed that the children
Pad worked hard. At the Mckinley
|chool no less than a thousand yards
b the nciglborhood we're cleaned.
Ind assurance was given that the
york would be continued through
|he year. Some of the children fol-
owed novel ideas In promoting the
gospel of cleanliness,
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
PONTCHAR7Ill
BANDIT ClueIf
|. c. Clarke. VIE useppp
Guards In December, AZ 4.
rested in Philadelphia

James G. Clarke. the Hotel roote
chartrain bandit" whose senaof1Gle
al career OF crime In several co&1nDs
reads like dime novel fiction. y M
der arrest in Philadelphia. Clarko1pa
arrest followed an exploit siml1oe
TO the one In the PontchartrA1n, ~
which he escaped BY compellin9 =
auto driver at the point Of Z 60
TO drive him away.
Clarke's arrest In Philu6dph1n
followed an alleged robbery Of 49,
manager of the Beneficial Loan O.
He was escaping with SITE when
the police ran upon him. He W.
pursued for more than . ml6o
through Phiraoeiphia streets an
captured as he was trying to fUrco
a chauffeur to drive him away,
again using q revolver - . pers
suader.
Clarke was sentenced IN April,
1915, to five years In LeavenwoTth
by Judge Arthur Tuttle. and d.,
clared at the time that no would
not be in the penitentiary NJ
months. While being taken -
Portland, Ore. In DecembsS, b.
two guards. he escaped from a.
train.
Rewards aggregating $4,000 have
been offered for his apprehensloo.
Clarke has long and varied ~
ord. having served time In Call24
fornia and New York. He II . o.
lege man and resourceful, and ~
one time was seaman. He hao
an honorable discharge from th1l
service. GSs
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
Boy Kills Rather

LACOTA, Mich. May 24.-Leo
Decker. a nine-year-old boy, killed a
big rattler with the heels OF his
shoes, not knowing that the bite of
the snake was poisonous. The boy
first noticed the snake when 1t jump
ed at him. II fell at his feet and
just as the snake coiled to strike
again. he jumped on him with both
feet The nine rattles were kept as
souvenirs.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
Art Director Goes to Front.

MUSHROOM. Mich. May 24.-Ray-
mond Wyer, director of the Hackley
Art Gallery, whose term of office
expires in July. will leave for Eng
land. TO tender his services 10 the
British government In whatever
capacity they may be required. He
will be accompanied by his family.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
cyciist Dies Of Injuries.

Hugh McCloskey. 26 years old, of
No. 220 Hartford-ave.. died Tuesday
in the city hospital from a frac-
tured skull sustained Sunday when
his motorcycle ran into a telephone
pole at Thirty-hrstst. and Warren
ave. The widow. Frances Genevieve,
and three children survive him. In
terment will be in Holy Cross GENE
terry, Friday, after services at 8
o'clock In ST. Leo's church.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24
CAPTAIN Martin Speaks Here.

Capt. James v. Martin. noted aero
blanc designer. an aviator and ship
will address the Boost
frs' club Of the Detroit BOARD Of
Commerce. Thursday ut l2.l5 p. m.
His subject will be Detroit az an
Acrial center
The Detroit times., 1916-05-24

NEW YORK-When q trunk
which had stood for 40 years In IN
old house at Flushing, was opened
by caretaker. he found 1t q treaop
ure chest of old gold coins and gold
watches. The find is worth $1,000.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09
THE GARDENER'S NOTEBOOK

Plant anemOnes in October or No vember. Place six roots in siX-ineh pot, or pulp pan, and cover them one inch. They may be kept in a cellar or cold frame protected from frost until spring, when they may be placed in the window to bloom.
 If sweet peas are wanted during January, February and March they should be planted about the middle of October; if wanted for Easter. about the first of December X tenn perature of from 40 to 45 degrees at night and ten degrees higher in the daytime is considered best. When the plants are in full bloom feed.
 Hyaeinths for early use may be potted in October and kept in green. house or eoldframe or cellar above freezing until it is desired to force them into bloom. Plenty of manure water and as much light as possible will give dwarf foliage and fine flower spikes. If after they show color the spikes are shielded from the sun the blooms will last much longer.
 It Is important in the pot culture ot tulips to have rich. light soil.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09
PINK BOLL WORM
 FOUND IN MEXICO
ONE OF GREATEST MENAcEs TO COTTON GROWING IN HISTORY
 200 MILES FROM BORDER.
COTTON INTERESTS WARNED
Department of Agriculture Promises Every Possible Preeaution to Pre- vent Most Destructible of Known
 Pests From Getting Into U. s.

Washington-The pink boil worm, has appeared for the first time in North America, The Department of Agriculture announced that worms had been discovered in Northern Mexico, where their presence, the de- partment says in an official announce ment, constitutes one of the greatest menaces which has come to the Amer ican industry in it's history" lmpor- tation from Mexico of cotton seed, cottonseed hulls and seed cotton is prohibited under an order issued.
 Officials of the department were un- able to explain how the pink boil worm happened to be imported to North America. It is presumed, how ever, that the pest came in seed i'm ported to Mexico from abroad.
 Discovery of the worm was an nounced in the following statement:
 "The pink boil worm, the most de structive of known pests of cotton, has been discovered in the Laguna dis trict, Coahuila, Mexico, within POO miles of the Texas border.
 Amendments to quarantine orders and regulations. effective immediately, have been promulgated by the secre- tary of agriculture, prohibiting the importation into the United States of cotton seed, eotton-seed hulls and seed cotton from the territory in Mexico from which such shipments hereto fore have been permitted, and requir- ing that Mexican lint cotton destined for the United States be imported through certain northern ports re- mote from American cotton fields.
 "The pink boil worm has not been known to exist on the North Ameri- can continent heretofore. The pest is prevalent in practically all other cot ton producing regions of the world, and in all sections where it has be- come established has caused vide spread destruction. Its establishment in Northern Mexico constitutes one of the greatest menaces which has come to the American cotton growing in dustry in it's history.
 Every possible precaution will be taken to prevent the worms from get ting across the border. All cotton in- terestS are warned of the danger which threatens the industry and are urged to give the utmost assistance to tue federal authorities in preventing any movement in violation of these amendments of cotton seed, cotton seed hulls, seed cotton or cotton lint from Mexico into the United States
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09

desired effects. Up to the sizes from two to three feet in length, the more bulk they have the better because they offer greater resistance to the alterna- tive elements of thawing and freezing.
 As primary proposition the gar dener wants to cut his bank on slight slant, and then begin laying his rocks with backward and downward angle. When the bank has been cut a few large stones should be nicely fitted to. gether. Over them lay q covering of rich soil, made from leaf mold or loam, or, if no such soil Is possible, prepare well-rotted manure instead of the leaf mold. Put about half an inch of the covering on the first rocks and pack well to prevent it from falling out.
 The roots of the plant should then be pressed lightly into the soil, using care that they be made firm and steady. The next step calls for more soil. It is essential that the stone should be we'll set and so anchored as to make it safe from slipping.
 From this point on the process is one of repetition. As large or as small q rock garden as one wishes may be made by repeating the laying of rock and the covering with soil and plants.
 If one wishes to provide a water supply it must be laid with the wall. A few lengths of old farm tile will do for the task The line of the tile should lie back of the stones.
 The neophyte will be astonished to see how many really beautiful plants will thrive in these surroundings. The first results will be found in Paril. The beautiful gold dust will be among the first, spreading its brilliant yellow masses over the stones. Purple false rock cress, Johnny jump-ups, alyssum, moss pink, Iceland and Alpine poppies and even native violets in both yellow and purple follow among the possibil- ities. White rock cress, pink and blue forget-me-nots, dwarf iris and colum. pines trail along the list and pretty harebells will bloom in June. The blue flax, snow-in-summer, mock-strawber- ry and the eat mint are all garden wall friends.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09
BEWARE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
One Cannot Be Too Careful in Han ding the Fixtures, Especially
 in the Bathroom.

That the innocent-looking electric fixtures in our homes may become in- struments of death is shown by the electrical eXperimenter 10 be very probable. "ElectricianS think nothing of touching with their fingers 11o- volt or 220-volt alternating current or direct current switch to ascertain whether it is alive or not" says the Electrical Experimenter. .On the oth- CT hand, 1t Is claimed in number of authentic cases on record that 1l0 volts has sutficed to produce fatal results to a human being Therefore, it behooves everyone to take the utmost care in handling electrical apparatus of any nature, no matter whether 1t is a small toaster or an innocent-looking cleo tric light switch of the push-button va riety."
 Those having electric lights in their homes, it says. should always exercise the greatest care in manipulating any of the devices connected to such serv-
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09
lReMaterwaXc ef . .::'i'!''''|||1'[ kash1nir.
ON LA1 WULR.

" VEN to think of the quiet rivers kS and lakes of Kashmir revives
 such a memoried atmosphere
 of serenity that for time the roar and crash of London fades into silence. Who can forget the dramatic moment when the dust and chatter of the high-road leading into Kashmir is changed for the leisurely calm of the Jhelum river and the safe asylum of houseboat? To know that the near est railway station is POO miles away in itself brings peace to our souls, writes Lady Muir Mackenzie in Coun- try Life. Thomas Moore, who never visited any part of India, yet succeeds with the magic of his words in repro ducing the ever-present glamour of this fairy kingdom in such lines as these: Who has not heard of the vale of Cash
 mere
 With it's roses the brightest the earth
 ever. gave.
 Its temples and grottoes and fountains as
 clear
 As the Iove-lighted eyes that hang over
 the wave.
 It could not have been easy for the poet to realize that in this favored valley rough winds rarely blow, and that unrufled lake and river reflect snow-eapped mountains and the yer dure of spreading trees as clearly as any looking glass. 1 wish he could have come with us across the Wular lake and watched the fish darting to and fro far below amid the varied blos- sons of this unique water garden.
 The human life on the river claims the interest of the traveller equally with the scenery. The whole popula- tion seem to live on or by the Jhelum, and though they spend many hours bathing, the result as far as cleanliness goes, is exceedingly disappointing The Kashmiri women. however, are very beautiful. in spite of the dirt which wraps them round. They work along side their menkind. padding, polling or towing the boats. and often, in addi- tion to doing mans work, they hold the last born baby in their arms. They
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-09
CONSIDER THE LILIES
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

The time has come for the annual shipments of Japanese and European lilies to reach America, and some thought must be given by prospective producers to the things that must be done in order to get results from these pretty and valuable plants.
 In the first place the amateur should be reminded-it is not necessary to tell the trained professionalism this big country has many degrees of cli- mate. In many sections of the land the ground will be frozen before the bulbs can be received. much less planted.
 A little forehanded precaution will serve to avoid the trouble that the cold brings. Manure. old bagging. or any other sort of recognized covering which will protect the ground where the bulbs are to be planted, will act as q reception committee and keep the ground ready to receive the bulbs.
 After December It Is generally GUS temary to defer the planting until spring. but there are many sections where such delay is not at all neces- sary.
 Among the beautiful types that are listed among the late importations are the white lily of Japan. or Lilium Auratum Virginale Album. It has ex- quisitely pure white flowers. which as- sume very large proportions and dis play sulphur-yellow band through each petal. The Lilium Auratum Wittel also has immense flowers, and is very tall and free of bloom. The color is creamy white, with yellow band to afford relief.
 The variety listed for this season is so great that 1t would take wealth of detail to tell all about the beautiful flowers. And while speaking of lilies. I am reminded of the value of the Chinese type. From a couple of plain little cuttings that were picked up in a dingy little store in New York's Chinatown, Il New York woman has n most attractive house ornament.
 The sprouts were simply put in far of water and placed over the mantel and nature did the rest. The lilies have sprouted and fiourished indoors with out the slightest care. save for the oc- casional renewal of the water, and their long. green shoots give refresh ing relief to the room where they are now consistently adding to their beauty.