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New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

ers scattered about told that blood
had been spilled. The Bob White it.
self had been dragged into the snow
and could not be seen. but the EVIL
dence left was enough to tell of the
tragedy.
Upon stump, somewhere in the
lowland, sat the weasel. Would he
have as good luck as last night? Could
he secure another such toothsome
bird? He had no fear of anything in
that locality interfering with his &C
customed habits. It was his own
chosen haunts, and he felt he could
go his own way undisputed. True, he
had at times heard a voice from
across the river, but 1t was only
voice. Well he knew the power which
laid behind the voice, but the river
was wide and consequently he had
little to fear. He was about to leap
to the snow to continue his search for
prey, when his plans were suddenly
changed by sound most unheard OF
in the lowlands.
Whooo- oo-hoo-hoo-whooo- whoooo!
called the voice of a great-horned owl.
Never had he crossed the river be-
fore! The weasel had heard him cry
in the distance, times enough, but
never close by. He also had an idea
of his power, but not until that mo-
ment did he have true conception
Of what his might really would be.
Whoo- o-hoo-whoo-whooo cried
the owl again. The weasel was
tempted to give up his operations for
the time being, but on second thought
he decided he would stick to his post.
He prided himself, on his own power,
and he felt he could take care of
himself if worse came worst. Little
did he know the real power OF the bird
The owl had seen the weasel before the
animal could locate the bird. Watch
ing the snake-like creature with con-
tempt, the bird seemed in no hurry
to begin an attack. 1t took its own
time. But after awhile the owl ap-
parently thought it time to act, and
with a suddenness which was surpris-
ing, it swooped down upon the animal.
The weasel had never met such pow
erful foe, and he was torn asunder in
a flash. The owl had never attempted
to kill a weasel before, but after do
ing SO he discovered that the animal
had disagreeable taste. He could
not enjoy such spoils, so he left it in
the snow and went his way.
1t was Christmas morning. The
snow was as white as new fallen snow
could be. Somewhere under the snow
the vicious weasel was buried. Some
where in the 1owlands a small flock
of chickadees were busily engaged
finding food on an alder They were
at peace with all the world.
"Chic-a-dee-dee," they called.
SomeWhere-on Christmas 1917 the
chickadees will be calling and wishing
there soon might be throughout the
world, peace On Earth, Good Will
Toward Men"
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

Yak IS, e. Pongetti 100, DR.. John Pur-
ney AZ, Amelia Rudolph 81, W. J..
Robbins 1. DR.. Robinson 10, DR.. Her
man Strosser 9, Jennie Sirot 20, DR..
Mendel Volkenheim AZ, DR.. Joseph
Walsh 4, DR.. Frank Zwick.
The births by months are as fol-
lows: January 1879, February IT'S,
March PIP, April 1853, May 1856 June
1872, July 1853, August 1914, September
1853, October POS, November 17S. The
death records show that the mortal
ity was heaviest in January and low
est in July. The deaths by months
are as follows: January 83, February
So, March 70, April ga, May 81, June
40, July 48, August 70, September SO,
October So, November 81. When the
returns of births and deaths for the
month of December are made the
figures will show that the number Of
new arrivals is far over 1900 and the
number of deaths will be close to $50.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
DOESN'T COST MUCH
TO TRY TT ANYWAY
Tells How 70 Take Soreness from
Corn and Lift 1t 500
Right Out.

Hospital records show that every
time you cut corn you invite lock
jaw or blood poison, which is needless,
says a Cincinnati authority, who tells
you that quarter ounce of a drug
called freezone can be obtained at, lit
tie cost from the drug store but is
sufficient to rid ones feet of every
hard or soft corn or callus.
You simply apply q few drops OF
this on a tender, aching corn and the
soreness is instantly relieved. Snort
ly the entire corn can be lifted out,
root and all, without pain. II
This drug is sticky but dries at once
and is claimed to just shrivel up any
corn without inf1aming or even tFf1-
tating the surrounding tissue or skin.
If your wife wears high heels she
will be glad to know Of this.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
MANCTI'S NOVEL SCHEME.
To Dodge Creditors, Hartford Avenue
Man Takes Assumed

The quick response of Mrs Joseph
Mancil of 181 Hartford avenue pre-
vented her husband from getting into
a tighter pinch than he found himself
when taken into custody by Detectives
Richardson and Malone Saturday
morning, charged with being a slack
er. Under the cognomen "Steve Pac,"
Mancil was taken from the Landers,
Frary & Clark factory and lodged in
the police station to await action Of
District Attorney Thomas J. Spell
lacy. The alert Mrs. Mancil, on
learning OF her spouse's predicament
fastened to the Commercial street es-
Enlistment, where she related a tale
that caused the release of her hus-
band.
Mancil, it is claimed, has encount-
cred considerable difficulty Of late
keeping out of trouble with creditors,
who have constantly been on his trail,
with the result that his wages in To-
cal factories have been attached from
time to time. 1t soon dawned on
Mancil that change of name might
remedy this difficulty, so he became
"Steve Pac." On June 5, Mancil went
to the registration booth and signed
the papers, but when he secured en-
ployment at the Landers, Frary &
Clark factory under the name Of
Pac, he did not have the necessary
credentials. The police learned that
there was an employe at the factory
who did not hav registration card,
and the arrest followed. Mancil told
the truth Saturday afternoon and was
liberated,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
STORK FAR AHEAD

During Past Seven Months Births in
New Britain Have Totalled 1891
and Deaths 694.
The vital statistics of this city at
the Office of the town clerk during
the past year excepting the present
month that there have been 1891
births and 694 deaths. Dr. Henry T.
Bray has been in attendance at births
more than any OF the doctors or mid
wives. He had 20s births to his
credit and DR.. D. W. O'Connell at
tended 1853 births. Francesca May, a
midwife, attended 153 births and DR..
M. w. Maloney 1913. The other ply
sicians and midwives made the fol-
lowing attendances at births:
DR.. Aiello 81, DR.. Avitable 9, Mary
Brodzik, 80 DIR. Bunnell 8, DR.. G. H.
Bodley -. Emma Blaslko SO. DR.. c.
Nj. Cooley Fl, DR. g. w. Dunn Z, Dr..
G. H. Dalton 81. DR.. e. J. Drav 9,
Mr.. F. II. Prince, 2s State street,
Veronica Durany ia, DR.. H. A. FL
cock 7, DR.. E. r. Fromen 81, DR.. g. M.
Flanagan 81. DR.. J. r. Faulkner 8,
Eva Ginsburg So, DR.. e. S. Grace FL,
DR.. Julius Rupert SO, DR.. c. ]. Hart,
10, DR. J. ]. Hart 6. DR.. s. w. Irving
3. DR.. J. L. Kelly SO. DR.. M. A. Kin
sella, IL, DR.. Waterman Lyon IS, Dr..
F. J. Mann 8, DR.. M. L. Marsh 81,
DR.. ]. E. Martin "a, DR.. Thomas Null
ligan 2, Mary Mouradian IL, E. Nur-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
RECORD OF Alumni
TRACES GRADUATES
Data Of High School Pupils
Well Kept

A record Of statistics which is little
known but which is of high value and
worth is the record Of the alumni
which is kept in the office Of the New
Britain High school. It is complete 30
an incredible degree. The information,
which is recorded on a card index,
comes from three principal sources
the Information card that is filled out
when the pupil enters the school, the
scholarship record of the pupil in
school, and the alumni record, which
is made out after the pupil has grad
uated from school.
The purpose Of the alumni record is
to keep in touch with all who have
ever been members of the school.
This is one of the many bonds Of unity
which hold together the alumni and
the members OF the local High school.
The statistics are kept according to
class. It starts with the class Of 1917
and works backward as far as infor-
nation can be acquired OF High school
classes Back to 1904, when Winifred
G. Akers became principal of the High
school, the record is unusually well
kept Not only in information kept Of
the members Of the graduation classes
but also OF the sometime members of
the school-those who have gone to
the High school but who have never
completed their course.
The information which comes into
this alumni record is accessible to the
editors of the new school paper, 1.-THE
Bee" and it is often reprinted in the
columns of the alumni department,
which is one of the features of the
paper. Any information of the alumni
will be welcomed at the office of the
High school.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
COAL OVER NEW HAVEN

Company Statement Says 800, 500
More Gross Tons Were Moved Dur
ing 1917 Than in 1916.
New York, Dec. 24.-During the
eleven months ended November go,
1917, the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company moved
3so,5o5 more gross tons of CONNER
cial coal over its lines than in the
same period Of 1916. These figures
have just been compiled by the COM
pany and disclose that despite the
enormous increase in transportation
requirements since the war, the New
Haven" is doing everything in it's pow
er to keep New England supplied with
coal.
OF this increase in commercial coal
movements over the New Haven,
the larger part has been in anthracite
coal. The total movements Of anthra-
cite over the New Haven" during the
eleven month sending November 80,
the month of November being esti-
mated, were 2,e73,25s gross tons This
compares with 2,36S,676 in the cor
responding period OF 1915, or an in
crease this year over last OF 304,5S3
tons.
The movements Of bituminous FOR
the eleven months this year amounted
to 3,763,715 gross tons, as compared
with s,677,793 gross tons in 1915. This
is an increase of 1922.
Total movements OF anthracite and
bituminous for eleven months, 1917,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
CITY ITEMS

directors Of the Union Mfg. Co.
declared an extra dividend OF
eent, for the stockholders. This
lEtinct from the regular dividend
per cent.
htte tissue paper, 10c roll, at Ad-
6, IS Church St.-Advt.
Private T., H. Tatarsall, Of the First
1ebec Regiment of the Canadian
Ferseas forces, is visiting his home
IL Cherry street
Join New Britain Nat. Bank Christ
Ias club tonight. Open to 9.-advt.
AThe quarterly pay rolls Of the call
I'm Of the fire companies have been
It'd as follows: No. /, $206.05;
% 2, $4,000; No. 8, $243.60; No. 4,
177.40; No. 5, $127.s0. The semi
onthly pay roll of the permanent
rce is $2,O91.43. .
Kennedy's dancing school Christ
- night, dancing $3.50 to 12.-advt.
William l.. McNutt, a public speak
4 popularity known as the dinner
NH man." will speak at the Y. M.
"A on some Sunday afternoon next
onth. He has addressed audiences
this city on previous occasions. The
ealer next Sunday will be Rev. J. D.
eberts. Of Hartford.
Give the boy one of our 81 fountain
has, Adkins. sc Church St.-Advt.
Miss Myrtle Brayne is spending the
6ristmas holidays at her home in
eyk London.
The New Britain Institute will close
is o'clock this evening until We'd
sday morning. ~.
1t false alarm brought Engine COM
NV No. 2 to the corner Of Edison
"a Bassett streets yesterday morning
I'll o'clock. Smoke was seen COM
from Albert Volz's house, but
IRE was no blaze.
s'Bob" Spencer will sing several Of
own compositions at Kitson'sN
nce, Bungalow, Xmas night.-advt.
Philip Corbin has been appointed
c0nd ceremonial master of the
khinx temple by Potentate Clayton
Rowley, of Hartford. The new
SDoantee is a member of Centennial
dge Of Masons in this city.\ His
~ position places him in line for
Cher offices in the order of Masons-
Christmas boxes for gifts at Atkins
Church St---Advt.
Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread
avt.
Clifford Chamberlain and John
Luf1e1d are home from Sandy Hook
here they are stationed with men,
~ Of the ordnance department
white paper for wrapping Xmas
kckages, 1O-15c at Adkins, So
trch Stroet.-Adyt-
Christmaa celebration. Entertain
ant and dance OF N. B. Turner's So
ETY., Arch ST.. Wednesday evening,
&c. 26. Presents for children. Ad-
i1eaon Csc couple. Members free.
.Advt.
Music Sat. eve. at Hotel Nelson.
leo Xmas eve and New Years. Free
)uvenirs.-advt.
Follow the crowd tonight to Holmes
Hoffman's hall Dancing from 8 to
go. Also Xmas afternoon from 2:15
p. m. Music by McDonald's or
lestra from Riverview, Hartford. Ad-
ission, 35c a person.-advt.'
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
MOOCK IN TRAINING.

|Tnomas A. Elcock, son OF Medical
hammer ana Mrs. Harry A. Elcock,
West Main street, enrolled in the
serve Officers Training Corps at
|prrY college, is, spending the Christ
10 holidays with his parents Under
b tutelage Of West Point graduate,
3 students at the college are making
|pid advancement in their training,
M so far more than $50 young men
I've entered the regular service.
hen Elcock left the college, Satur-
~. 20 more candidates were making
operations to leave for Piattsburg,
Y. The students in the junior and
|nior classes have had remarkable
ccess to date in their military train
~ Elcock Is g first year student at
y college.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
EVENTS TONIGHT

Foxs theater, high-class photo
plays.
Lyceum ~theater, superior photo
dramas.
Keeney's theater, vaudeville and
moving pictures
Gerstaecker lodge, I. o. o. F., meets
in Turner hall.
Mattabessett tribe, I. o. r. M,
meets at 242 Main street.
A. w. Harvey lodge, A. o. y. W.,
meets at 1877 Arch street.
Court Prosperity, F. of A., meets at
PIT Main street.
Star of Good Will lodge, S. Of B.,
meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
CHRISTMAS STORY
With A MORAL
Curator SChurr Writes Tale for
Youngsters and AutoCrats
(Written for the Herald
by e. Birmingham Schurr)

1t was written in the snow. The
story could be read by anyone, but it
was not for everyone to read, because
the author was one who did not care
to have many see his work for fear
he would receive severe criticism.
C1ever-but mean and vicious was
the author! He felt himself above all
his kin and cared little about what he
did so long as he could keep most of
his deeds unknown to the world. He
did not like being censured, though
he felt himself we'll able to throw
dare at all the world-did this
weasel. But he was like the kaiser
a fool!
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

did not like being censured, though
he felt himself well able to throw a
dare at all the world-did this
weasel. But he was like the kaiser
a. fool!
In stretch of low land where
alders and young cedars grew a flock
of eight or nine Bob White had partly
buried themselves in the snow close to
g. fallen cedar in order to escape the
extreme cold. Hunger pinched them
cruelty, for the day had been stormy,
affording them little opportunity to
satisfy the inner-bird. In a sort of
circle they huddled, with tails toward
the center, and their heads pointing
outward to detect danger from every
possible direction. A few soft notes
now and then bespoke of their affec-
tionate natures. Were they saying
goodnight, one to the other-or were
they asking the Great Creator for pro-
lection through the night? Be that
as it may, they soon became very
quiet, a fact which told they had set
tied themselves as comfortably as they
could for the long winters night.
Upon a stump, somewhere in that
loWland, sat a creature which most of
and small BIRDS feared in the ex-
IRENE. 1t was his habit to go nightly
to this stump-his throne, as it were,
to plan and lay out some of the
things he would like to do. What a
snake like body he had. and how
dev1lfsh his face! He thought him
self monarch over all. It was a night
such as weasel likes, for it made the
capture of prey easier. After scratch
ing himself a bit and peering about,
| he glided from the stump in quest of
booty. Straight toward a fallen tree,
| his course took him. He was as
noiseless and inconspicuous as a. sub
| marine. When within a short distance
Of the tree which laid partly buried
! in the snow, he stopped abruptly His
| long neck stretched out longer and he
shifted the air. Wonderfully quick,
| did his bead-like eyes fasten upon a
sight which made him culver with
keen de1ight-a flock of Bob White
asleep! Did the birds sense danger?
At any rate they stirred. The move
ment caused the animal to stretch
his body forward into the snow. With
! eyes which shone like tiny balls of
| fire he wormed himself nearer the
! covey. At the proper distance he
! gathered himself for a spring. For
! only a moment did his muscles
tighten; then straight as a topedo he
| shot forward!
! Although held by the throat in the
vise-like jaws of the animal, the cap
| tured bird made a brave struggle to
free itself. 1t was impossible to es-
cape from the demon!
|
| Winter sunshine never caused a
December day to appear brighter. The
snow sparkled in all it's glory. All
nature was very quiet and the snow
was pure and white-save in one
| place. In just one part of the low
| land was the earth's white covering
| soi1ed. Spots of red and a few feath-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

Winter sunshine never caused
December day to appear brighter. The
snow sparkled in all it's glory. All
nature was very quiet and the snow
was pure and white-save in one
place. In just one part of the low
land was the earth's white covering
soi1ed. Spots of red and a few feath-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

amounted to 6,537,s74 gross tons. This
compares with 6,04R, 46s gross tons
in 1915, and IL an increase Of 500, sos
Gross tons.
While there have been many epk-
plantations Of tho causes for the coal
shortage this year, the figures report
ed by tho New Haven" show that the
company has been doing effective work
to meet the enormous demands for
fuel ..-.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24
ATWATER TO LEAVE.
Conn. Light and Power Superintend-
ent to Enter Government Employ.

ent to Enter Government Employ.
George F. Atwater, superintendent of
the local office Of the Connecticut
Light and Power company since 1914,
has rendered his resignation to be-
come effective January Is. He will
leave to accept place with the Fore
River Co. of Quincy, Mass. The shin
building company is at present manu-,
featuring its line for the government,
A successor to Mr.. Atwater will be
chosen about January /, and will prob
ably be one Of the superintendent
from a smaller branch,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

Colds cause Grip-1-AxATIvE BRO
MO QUININE Tablets remove the
cause. There is only one "Bromo Qui-
nine. E. w. GROVES signature on
box. soc.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

Overcoats and Suits that are the fin
e that human hands can produce,
q. SIS to $25. N. Y. Sample Clothes
bop. 357 Main St.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-24

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. r. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. soc.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-03
Recipes for Cake
Gold Cake

w AND ONE-HALF CUPS WHEAT-RLCE
FLOUR
ONE AND ONE-FOURTH CUPS GRANULAT-
ED SUGAR
THREE-FOURTHS U BUTTER
THREE-FOURTHS CUP WATER
l. OF 8 GGS
TWO HEAPING TEASPOONSFULS BAKING
POWDER
ONE-HALF TEASPOONFUL EXTRACT
Sift flour once, then measure, add baking powder
and sift three times; cream butter and sugar thor
oughly; beat yolks stiff; add this to creamed butter
then flour, then stir very hard and thoroughly. Put
in a slow oven at once; will bake in 30 to 40 minutes.
lnvert Immediately when taken from oven; let hang
until cold; cut out as directed under angel cake. Can
be used as layers with any kind Of filling desired.
LOWELL GRAIN & MILLING CO,
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-03
FORTUNE AWAITS GIRL,
BUT CAN'T FIND HER

CHICAGO, Aug. "a fortune OF
100000 awaits n seventeen-ycar-old
girl who cannot be found. The girls
name is not known, for years ago she
was abandoned by parents as their TN.
recognized daughter, while they were
upon Il honeymoon in Italy. Barton
G. Lee, Chicago automobile salesman,
and Adelinc Werner Lee, former Otta.
wa society belle and musician of ma.
tional rcpute, are the parents.
DR.. Margaret Milligan, of Ottawa,
alone Is thought to know the young
girls whereabouts. 1t Is said that
the mother confded in her before the
honeymoon trip.
Mrs. Eva Werner, the girls mater
nal grandmother and member of one
of Ottawa's wealthiest families, left
the money to be divided among her
daughters children.
He does hot know where his laugh
ter Is. His last wife. Mrs. Drusilla
Lee, of No. 1850 Ellis avenue, Was
never told about the existence of the
child, she said today. She and Mr..
Lee have been divorced for some time.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-08-03
A. {. MALONE HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
Buggy Is Demolished When
Struck by Auto, Joe Rp-
meme Under Arrest

a. L. Malone, Il farmer living on
the Virginia road, narrowly escaped
serious injury Tuesday night when
his buggy was struck by an automobile
and demolished. The accident occur
red near the Myers place OH Virginia
road. Joe Romone of Sonores, Cal,
was later arrested and charged with
reckless driving. 1t is charged that
he was driving the automobile when
1t struck the buggy. Romone made
bond in the amount Of 500 for his
appearance before Justice of the
Peace Unsworth Friday morning at 10
O'Clock.
According to passengers on the v.
& T. motor who witnessed the acct
dent, the automobile was racing the
motor at the time of the accident. The
automobile had raced the motor but a
short distance when it struck the
buggy. The motor, the automobile
and Mr.. Malone were proceeding TO.
wards Reno. 1t is claimed that Mr..
Malone was driving on the right side
of the road rs near the edge rs pos
sible when the automobile struck
him. lie was thrown several feet aIG
::c buggy was wrecked. Fortunately
however, no bones were broken nor
did he suffer serious injuries.
wore out 4 warrant for the driver OF
the police. Chief Hillhousc arrested
RomOne n few hours later. There
were three other occupants of the au-
tomobilc who will appear as witnesses
at the trial this morning.-GaZctte.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
EXPECT TO CONTROL GROWTH
Discovery Made by University Of CALI
fernis Professor May Mean Mucn
TO Human Race.

Announcement has been made at
the University Of California that DR..
T. b. r. Robertson. professor Of bio
chemistry, has succeeded in extract
ing from the anterior lobe Of the
pituitary gland a substance which he
calls tethelin. This extract is said
to have marked control on the growth
Of animal bodies.
Doctor Robertson said that his ex-
periments covered a period Of four
years and added:
at is too early to attempt to calcu-
late the Importance Of the discovery.
Many experiments have been con-
Quoted upon animals, and while
there are indications that the human
body may respond in the same way to
the same experiments, that has not
been determined.
"At certain stages in the develop
ment of animal life the addition OF
tethelin to the tissue will stimulate
growth and at other stages will have
no effect whatever. An increase in
height for the human body neces-
sarily would require bone growth,
which ability to accelerate may not
be existent in tethelin.
" "The effect Of the substance upon
cancer is well established at this
time. The experiments will be con-
tinued, and further developments
may be expected, as the isolation OF
the substance viii render il easily OBJ
tainable by the scientists Of the
world"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-15
MAY DO AWAY WITH LIGHTS
Ships Will Get Theirs From
the Wireless.

The French government is about
to establish a system of what mari
ners call blind lighthouses. This
revolution in maritime signaling
consists in the use Of Hertzian waves,
and it is believed it will prove Of far
more lasting value than lights, sinca
it is equally effective in foggy
weather, WIEN the usual lights can
not be seen. Indeed, some experts
look forward to the gradual extinc-
ton Of coast lights and expect that
ships will soon get their bearings
from the ticking Of wireless re-
ceiyers The great difficulty to be
overcome is that Of establishing d.
rection, enabling a navigator to de-
termine accurately from which par
ticular station the message comes. 1t
is stated that a practicable scheme
has now been formulated. The
French lighthouse authorities will
shortly make experimental trials at
certain stations in the channel
New York-Sun.