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New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Washington, D. C., Dec. 11.-"With the cordon of German and Austrian troops about Bucharest, the defenses of Roumania's capital city become of paramount interest to the outside world" says war geography bulle- tin issued today by the National Geo. graphic society.
 "A low range of hills lies to the west and southwest of the capital, the two directions from which the main invading armies approach what was once known as the City of Joy but which in the few brief weeks that have elapsed since Roumania entered the lists of war on the side of the En- tente Allies has become a city of sor- row and fOreboding. On all other sides stretch plain and marsh land, the latter having been drained with some success.
 "Eighteen major forts and numer- ous batteries and redoubts, mounting Krupp and GrusOn guns, constitute the defences of Bucharest, and before the present war upset all previously existing theories as to the value of armorplate in protecting the inside of forts, this city was supposed to be one of the most strongly fortified in all Europe.
 With it's immediate suburbs Bu- charest covers an area of more than thirty square miles, and it's iron ring of defence has g, circumference of nearly fifty miles
 'It is interesting to recall that Blu charest owes it's present system of forts and batteries to General Henri Alexis BrialmOnt, the noted Belgian general and military engineer whose name was so frequently mentioned in the. early days of the war following the astounding collapse of the de- fences at Namur and Liege, both of which towns were fortified according to the principles developed by him. It was owing to the opposition which Gen. Brialmont encountered in Bel gium when he endeavored to enlist his governments support of elaborate plans for fortifying many cities that he left Antwerp and went to Buchar est in 1883. Here he drafted the scheme of defence for the Roumanian capital which in the main was fol- lowed during the eleven years 1SS5- 96) required in the construction of the Notifications. Because of his part1- cipatiorl in the strengthening of foreign capital, without the consent of his own government, Gen. brlal- mont was dropped from the military
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Georgia's Negroes. Atlanta Constitution. )

The migration of negroes from Georgia to states north and east. and particularly from the southwestern section of the state. where the ex- tent Of it has been greatest. has led to a Well-adviscd concerted movement ment to check it for imperative in dustrial reasons.
 Loss of much of the states best la Dor is one of the prices Georgia is paying for unchecked mob activity against negroes often charged only with ordinary crimes. Current des- patches from Albany. Ga. in the cen ter of the section apparently most af- fected, and where efforts are being made to stop the exodus by spreading correct information among the ne- Eroes, say:
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE.

He shall also ex-officio have all the 1 ministerial powers of a justice of the peace"
 The preceding sentence has been of fered to the charter revision commit tee for recommendation so that the genial City Clerk Alfred L. Thompson may be vested with all the legal rights necessary to join together those seeking adventure on the matrimonial seas and who prefer to do so with civic ceremony. The growth of New Britain has robbed the city clerk of his former prestige inasmuch as his name has been stricken off the list of justices of the peace. Therefore, unless something Is done to restore this dignity the erstwhile marrying city clerk will be bereft of one of his greatest pleasures,-aiding and abet- ting, assisting and guiding, the young folk over the paths that lead to con- juga1 bliss
 Without at all encroaching on the domain of the charter revision com mittee, without even offering 8 sug- gestion as to what they should do with the resolution which calls for an amendment of the city clerks judicial powers, we hope and trust that the matrimonially inclined are not de- prived of such gracious services as those often rendered by Colonel Thompson. We place our trust to the extent that should the charter revision committee see fit to act negatively the comp1acent Colonel will hie him to a theological seminary and there attain the necessary requirements for the fulfillment of those essentials so neces- sary for the continued growth and prosperity of New Britain,-aye, of the world. There IS no nobler work l on this mundane sphere than the join ing together in wedlOck of blushing bride and honest bridegroom. Those hundreds of souls who have gained surcease from sorrow through l the kindly administrat tions of Colonel 1 InOmpSOH VIII, we dic SUI 1oIIIl themselves into sort of league for
 the promotion of the idea advanced
 in the initial paragraph of this arti- 1 cle. Realizing what has been done l for them they will be anxious and ann 1 bilious to have the Colonel continue
 in his erstwhile role. Those bache- l lors who have escaped the doom of
 dairy lunches for the more seasOnable ] and tasty gems of culinary art will
 march forth en masse, if necessary, to see that the Colonel is not lost l forever from the roster of those who
 perform the magic ceremony of which l he is such a master.
 But whatever happens we will ac-
 cept it for better or for worse.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
TIME FOR ACTION.

There is not another city in the lcountry that would permit two of it's principal streets to intersect at point marked by a railroad crossing. There Ills not another city in the nation that Swould allow a railroad to use the very Freight yard. These are two palpable 3facts Saturday morning New Brit : ain was aroused to the point of in 8dignation over the horrible accident 3that occurred at the corner of Lake land Washington streets, when a fast Flying passenger train totally demol- fshed horse, drawn vehicle and %killed one citizen and seriously in #jured three others. The streets meet #ng at such a dangerous point made \ he accident 3 possibility. Indirectly, the system of shifting freight cars up #nd down tracks that run through the heart of the city is also to blame. &HoW long are such conditions to ob- #tain? This is the question on the
 
 the community. Ostensibly, something has to be done to alleviate these dan gers. The pity of it all is, nothing kwas accomplished before the loss of life. The old, old story of hindsight #being better than foresight is again Prevalent
 First of all, Lake street should come uD for consideration. That is, Lake street between High and Washington treets. That part of this thorough fare should either be closed or rem dered passable without the necessity 0f pedestrians and vehicles travelling over the railroad tracks. Its logical Extension, Washington Place, the small alleyway between Washington street and Main street, is not wide Enough for teams; but 1t is a safer hvenue of travel than the aforemen. #ioncd part of Lake street. It has thi< sedeeming feature: No part of it | pne alternative. It must permanent. & close Lake street between High anc Washington streets or it must pur chase the small strip of land at thu corner of Washington and Lake, s that traffic on Washington street ma, be shunteed into Lake without tn Hanger of crossing railroad tracks $The proposition on the face of it i Eimple If it is for the good of tn pity to keep this street open, then tn city must purchase this property. I without the use of this street. then l should be closed between High an Washington. II is believed that tn knen who own the hroperty on tn Etreets are liberal enough to allow it purchase at @ nominal cost to the city here will be no attempt at extortio1
 f there should be. the city can con 7eInn the property and have it's in rinslc value decided by a commission RTpointed by the superior court rhcre is no argument on that score aoWeVer, as the one thing or the othe nnst be done. Either the street is t. : e Widened by the purchase of thi property, or it is to be closed to traf Iic.
 Once that point is settled, or eve1 before, the next thing to be done i
 o clear up inc freight situation here The way things are going on now with the shifting of heavy freigh cars back and forth between tn
 three principal grade crossings of tn pity, life is constantly in dange,
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Evidently Richard Croker is not in touch with American politics else he would never have drawn that pathet- 1c picture of Ireland's food needs Just at a time when MT. Fitzgerald and other loyal Tammany men are en- deavoring to enthuse over an "embar- go"that would operate to prevent food going from this country to lre- land-New York Herald.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Leaders of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage who worked so tediously for the election of Mr' Hughes, now confess they accom- plished nothing worth while and say they are glad President Wilson was reelected. Next we may expect to hear of these women divulging their ages.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

It is reported that New York is so crowded with holiday visitors that in order to get hotel accommodation many of them are compelled to sleep in Yonkers and Newark. Going out to Yonkers or Newark to sleep must cut off about fifty per cent. of the real joy of visit to the metropolis Providence Journal
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

IS becoming evident that the orators acted with wisdom in failing to men tion the date that hard times are scheduled to arrive.-New York Evening Sun.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
FACTS AND RANCHES.

At length MT. Bryan has hold of an issue that everybody's afraid to make fun of.-Milwaukee Journal.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

sDelivered by carrier to any part of the city for Is cents a week. 65c a month. for paper to be sent by nail payable in advance. 60 cents a montt1
 g. 9f a yea.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Referring to Carranza's urgent need for s100aoOo:000 the Los Angeles Times asks why he didn't bet on Will son. Shush. Maybe he bet the other way.-Was shington Post.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

sEntered at the Post Office at New Britain
 Second Class Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

make a Mexico we can live with, ' not as some of the interventionalists hoped Mexico we can live on.-Sa- vannah News.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Secretary Lane says the plan Is "to
 Republican campaign orators pre- dicted that Mr., Wilson's re-election would bring an end to prosperity. It
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Issued daily Sunday excepted) at 4:15 D. m. at Herald Building, 67 Church S..
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

The only profitable advertising medium n che city: Circulation books and rress room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Manufacturers Sale
 Genuine Gold Filled Rings l9c ca.

Set with the brilliant Flaolite Gems which are duplicates of the most pre- clous stones, in garnet, amethyst, emerald, ruby sapphire, rose, topaz and white stones which look exactly like genuine diamonds. A wide range Of styles, some sterling silver, also plain band rings. Every one guaran- teed to give perfect satisfaction.
 XMAS LINENS.
 REAL CLUNY PIECES IN A BIG
 VARIETY
 Scarfs ................ $3.5O up.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

LUNCH SETS
 9Sc to $85O. TABLE CLOTHS WITH NAPKINS Scalloped edges $2.9S and $3.5O set. FROM OUR FABRIC SECTION Waist patterns and Dress patterns of Silks, Wash Fabrics and Wool Dress material in Xmas boxes.
 HANDKERCHIEFS Our showing is the largest and best selected in the history of the store. We have them for men, women and children, .. Sc, to $1 50 each. Fancy boxed kinds .tOc to $1.5O box. Initials 29c to $1.5O box. Others at 15c and 25c each. Hand embroidered and lace trimmed
 SILK HOSIERY Do not delay too long selecting your Silk Hose for Xmas gifts. Right now our color and size range is com plete. See our Silk Hosiery values at 35c, soc, $1.OO, $1.15 to $2.0O pair.
 DAINTY APRONS
 25c to 9Sc each.
 BOUDOIR CAPS
 25c to $1 .49 each. DAINTY BLOUSES in Xmas boxes $1.9s, $2.98 to S4.9S ca. SWEATERS
 For men, women and children.
 AT OUR 3RD FLOOR Drapery and Rug department you will find many practical gift items.
 Rugs in all sizes.
 Fancy Pillows
 Shirt Waist Boxes
 Cedar Chests.
 Carpet Sweepers. Vacuum and Electric Cleaners. Portieres, Couch Covers. Blankets and Comfortables.
 Cut Glass
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

The Herald will be found sale at Hota- ing's News Stand, 42nd St. and Broad way, New York City; Board Walk, Att lantic City, and Hartford Depot.
 TELEPHONE CALLS. Editorial Rooms .................... 92s
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
We Are Ready
 to Serve the  SHOPPERS

experienced and courteous sales people who will help make your Xmas shopping a pleasure
 THREE LARGE FLOORS Devoted to displaying practical Gift articles, things to wear. also many useful articles for the home that are always acceptable as Xmas gifts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
DRUGS EXCITE YOUR
KIDNEYS, USE SALTS
If your Back hurts or Bladder
bOtherS. drink Tots of
water.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with Il
lot OF drugs that excite the kidneys
and irrttatc the entire urinary tract
Keep your kidneys clean like you keen
your bowels clean. by flushing them
with Il mild. harmless salts which re-
moves the body's urinous waste and
stimulates them TO their normal ac-
tivity. The function of the kidneys is
TO filter the blood. In ~ hours they
strain from il 500 grains of acid ana
the vital Importance of Keeping the
kidneys active.
Drink lots OF water---you can't drink
TOO much; also get from any pharma-
cist about four ounces OF Jad Salts:
take tablespoonful in Il glass OF
water before breakfast each morning
for II few days and your Kidneys will
act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid of grapes and lemon
juice, combined with lthia, ana has
been used for generations to clean and
stimulate clogEcd kidncyst also to
neutralize the acids in urine so it no
longer Is Il source of irritation, thus
ending bladder weakness. &,
Jad Salts is incXpensivc; cannot IN
jure; makes a delightful efTervescent
Whitewater drink which every, one
should take now and then to keen
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this. also keep up the water drink Ing;
and no doubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble, and
backache.--Adv. -. 4 $50 =. ~ 4. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
TO MEET IN NORFOLK
i'r. Nnnn Howard shaw VIII Mnkc &d
"FeSS an IhursdnH \iGht-uthcr
Distinguished Speaker.

Interest of Suffrage advocates
throughout the stat" j. ceu,crinr ia
The sixth annual convention Of tn.
i'Gual SuHrag" League Of Virginia. 10
be hcId at Norfolk. November 40. vim
meeting OF tn" state executive Board
on Wednesdays
Each mail brings 10 Headquarters i'm
Richmond additions To tho list az dele
gates who viii represent the various
local leagues.
There ar" 10 bc two business meet
lhsS daily, with mass injecting each
night. Dr.. Anna Howard Shaw. from
'!frsw oman. preacher, lecturer, ordain-
ed minister, physician. worker among
the poor, and honorary president Of the
National American Woman Suffrage
Associations. VIII address the conven-
tion on Thursday evening, Mrs n: T.
Valentine. president of the Virginia
league. presiding. Miss Mary John
sion, The Virginia writer. viii he the
hist speaker on Friday evening
Miss Eudora Ramsay. the second
speaker for Friday evening, is th,
daughter OF Rev. David taDsay. ;h.
is a degree graduate Of Columbia Uni
veTSity. and is we'll known to N,r-
sihinEE by her work in the state in:-
mediately preceding and during the
last general assembly.
The convention Will conclude with u
business meeting on Saturday morn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
CALIFORNIA BOY FARMERS
TO GET ROYAL WELCOME
Will 30 Guests Of High School Pu.
pills During Short
Stay Here.
MAKE CRoss-COUNTRY TOUR
Iwenty-Four Youngsters, Who Won
in Pacific Coast Competition,
VIII Rcnci, Richmond Tuesday for
Four-HOur Visit.

Luncheon Will u. ure,,rod Inv tho
49, ,t,,, 49,,
""'' u INC JUN -'''' "ii"'' '''eh 7c"o"i
and served in the building at noon
Tuesday tu twcnty-four prize boy
t,oo,. -, e,,,i,; ,.ro ;,, ,i,i,
hichmoid i"nf h'"rS ''ht day III 'he
course OF It tr:tuscontinenta, tour The
bows. under INC direction @, Professor
:, :, ,.a,, ,,.,,
a. VI we ~
California VIII arrive IN h''h!h"'''
about /" O'clock tuesday morning from
Norfolk. They will bc met at the sta
lion with automobiles driven bv John
N,.u ,,,h .,, ,,. md ,,,u g..
taken 10 view interesting places "r'u"'
the city. including ST, Johns Church.
the Confederate. Museum and the state
,,,;,a, =. ,,,,,, ,,o, ,,.,,, n,orl
''s "'''
their train for Lexington. ky.
For the third year a group OF high
slcol ;.rri.ulturnlis,s from California
aro ,ourihS 'he G""ii!FE "S I"'rn
.oI 'h"'f su,''aS !" "'o-h ''i1'''S 49,
,", n'i's. ~ ~ - ~
i'tuiN uunl ,".i'i""i'l''H ~ ""'E"' ,n'
n"S NY, "''""a-n .''r p'' W" W,
,!hctoh ia - "oItsNt ~, ny we
Chi'e'7i'S VI n1h u.
s'lE s',''1 !ta's aso Z, Rhn,"'i Az 'y"i-
,u.ei I'uoS !" ny ~ u -" ",'' -,
ma connection arr thseo series u
'ou $50
,,on Ii.,1,.,,n, ',ne o,tors - -
80 30 80, 49,, ','
'"e po'",o.' "',d S..i o'hs'S ~
o 80 80 .''n'' '"!''I vi wv
H. ,,,; '"""" u,iusi
TO- ,.'"' so" on u'ttly
$500. ~ -, me te.1on % .ne
comn,oa NOR. 800 ,bo I,~,. ~ '. ..,o,r,
TRhNSCONIlNENTt TOIn
ni:t.tN ot"TOnER ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
Boys Union Suits

~ lot Of soc garments Of best
d G"ai'iy 10 in assorted sizes. re. 44c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
New Sc Calic0eS

-Early shoppers will cnthuse over
e 1SS 'u'l''y an" srle"ai" 4Nc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05

preceding his return. Rich is every gal
this is Coat season, and this opportunit
pieces of Fashion are certain to be in gre
Every woman-even she who must dress
in the height of fashion and at the same time
cconomize-will now be able to crafty the
most indulgent whim-o only il will not pay
you to delay your selection, for such Goats are
bound to go very early. Bought them al a
favorable price subject to favorable conditions
therein lies the tale that makes possible
such values.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
Save on Blankets

-$l.oo large size blankets. in
White h'ie. Tan and Gray are Of QOo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
ChiIdren's Underwear

Pic fleece lined Vests and Pants
are offered at the very special 100
price of lCC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05

Even these Coats themselves form pane
rama of elegance. Every model typifes tn
prevailing lines elevated by lavish fulnes.
swirling skirts and spreading collars. Ever
one is lined with elegant material and is S
carefully finished in every detail that we hav
omitted the use Of comparative prices pre-
ferring that you draw your own deduction
Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05

Besides, this is smallproft store, dealing only in
reliable merchandise of every sort necessary every
requirement.
Nothing is too expensive for to sel-nohing is too
cheap, provided it measures up to our standard of
Quality.
A partial list of Mondays attractions follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-05
Up Quality---Keeping Do,un Prices

To-day, more SO than before, The Cohen Com
pany magnfies the truth of the above slogan, despite
the rising tendency of prices every hand
How do we do it?
Simply by anticipating the rise months ahead and by
making contracts for large quantities Of merchandise
before the increase becomes effective
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

Harry S. Jordan of Cape Elizabeth.
Republican candidate for State senator
from Cumberland county
Cakes NJ. Palmer of Pfstston, Demo-
cratic candidate for State senator from
kennebec county; petitions of George
w. Palmer Of Pittston and "a others,
A. A. Matthew of Waterville and II
others and l.. V Clark of Augusta and
20 others.
Stillman E. Woodman of Machias.
Republican candidate for sheriff Of
Washington county.
Joseph P. Hatch of Damarscotta, Re-
publican candidate for the House of
Representatives.
Clifford j. Pattee of Belfast, Repub-
lican candidate for county treasurer Of
Waldo county.
Oscar H. Emery of Camden, Demo-
cratic candidate for judge of probate
Of Knox county.
Albert J. Rawley of Rockland. Re-
publican candidate for sheriff Of Knox
county.
Frank Thompson Of Skowhegan, DEM
ocratic candidate for sheriff Of Somer-
set county; petitions of Albert F. Doni-
Fan Of Bingham and IS others, John S.
Goodrich Of Canaan and 10 others, S. F.
Lawry Of Fairfield and II others, c. B.
Hight Of skowhegan and II others and
H. B. Ellis Of North Arson and % 9th.
ers.
John P. Lawry of Fairfield, Democrat
ic candidate for county treasurer of
Somerset county; petitions of w. s.
Jones Of North Arson and 10 others,
NJ. P. Pollard Of Scion and II others.
Frank Thompson of Skowhegan and %
others and S. A. Wing Of Fairfield and
81 others.
Wallace E. Spear Of Rockland, Demo-
cratic candidate for county commission
er OF Knox county: petition Of E. O.
Walker Of Rockland and 6s others
William H. Murray Of Portland. Re-
publican candidate for register Of pro-
bate for Cumberland county.
Albert E. Anderson Of Portland, Re-
publican candidate for the House of
Representatives.
William H. Hines Of Lewiston, Demo-
cratic candidate for county attorney Of
Androscoggin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
Treasurer's Department

The officials of the State treasurer's
department are reading the last of the
proofs for the annual report and it will
soon be ready for distribution. The re-
port will contain about so pages more
than ever before.
A revised form of blanks for the as
SCISSORS returns for dogs and dogs
killed are being sent cut from the State
treasurer's office. Considerable incon-
veniencs has been occasioned by asses
sors all over the State failing to return
the Dogs Killed" blank, following the
decease by request of those CANNES
whose owners failed to pay the tax. 1t
may have been partly from the fact
that two blanks have been in use They
were returnable on or before the same
date, but the supplementary return was
often neglected.
Therefore, all the material needed is
specified on a single blank, embodying
all that was contained on the two pre-
Vlously in use, and but one return will
be made by the assessors This will
make to secure full returns and on
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

tween the town of Brunswick in the coun-
ty Of Cumberland and the town Of Tops
ham in the county of Sagadahoc, and
the plan Of the renewal of the bridge
over the branch Of the Androscoggin
river known as Granny Hole Stream
located in the town of Topsham, as sub
mitted by the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville Street Railway
The order of the Public Utilities Com
mission is as follows:
l. That the location Of the vertical COL
umns used in reinforcing spans No. 4
and No. be changed to come directly
beneath the rail which is adjacent to the
down stream trusses.
2. That the distance center to center
of trusses Of the proposed bridge over
Granny Hole Stream be increased two
feet. this increase, to be made on either
or both ends or both sides Of the center
line. to be decided after conference be-
tween the town officers of Topsham and
the officials Of the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville Street Railway
g. That the expense Of the reinforcing
of the bridge over the Androscoggin
river between the towns Of Brunswick
and Topsham be borne by the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway.
4. That the expense Of renewing the
Granny Hole Bridge" shall be borne in
part by the Lewiston, Augusta & Water
vile Street Railway, and in part by the
town of Topsham. The part borne by the
town of Topsham shall not exceed $500 or
such part thereof as may be necessary
to pay the increase in cost caused by the
distance center to center of trusses.