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New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
THE PRICE OF COAL

Yooal Committee Listens to Com-
 plAdnta From Dealers-State Fuel , Administrator Russell at Conference.
 we want to be fair to the coal men and to the public"
 This was & statement made today by E. W. Christ, chalrman of the To- cal coal commttte0, concerning a meeting held yesterday at which number of coal dealers were present. gtaAe Fuel Administrator Thomas w. Russell was also in attendance.
 eoRne of the coal dealers told the Uoan Inlttee. consisting of MT. Christ, w '. Farley and A. N. Abbe, that they could not continue in business and sell coal at $9.65 a ton. the price set by the government. It has not been revealed whether the committee will recommend an increase in tho price.
 When the price was set, it was un- derstood that the dealers would be .h1a +o secure about 80 per cent. of cornnan coal and 20 per cent. of 1n- dependent coal. The dealers claim that they are forced to depend almost entirely on independent coal, which costs 95 cents more per ton.
 The dealers present were W. T.. Damon and D, T. Holmes of the w. l.. Damon Lumber and Coal Co.,, Solo, mon Shurburg, James P. Sullivan, Severin Johnson. A. N. Scripture of the Sovereign Trading Co.,, M. Irving Jester and a representative of Berson Bros. The conference was of a pri- vate nature.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
FIRENTEN OUT TWICE.

A small fire was discovered in the cellar at II Spring street this morn ing at 1:05 o'clock. Some boxes and rubbish caught fire in an unaccount- able manner The damage was slight
 An oil heater too close to the bed started a fire at the home of John Pinches at 61 Chestnut street this morning at 12:5O o'clock. Company No. ?, of the fire department, respond ed to a still alarm. The damage was slight.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
MALE MEMBERS OF
 ALLIES ARE CHOSEN
Director Hadey Meeting With Success With Closing Tableau

The following members of the min strel cast for the benefit performance at FoXs theater, Friday, Dec. ', have been chosen by Director Joseph A Haffey for the tableau, "The Gather ing of the Allies," which will be the closing feature of the performance: Scotland, Henry Young and -; Belgium F.. Rockwell and E. Ellert; France, Harvey Doland and H. Stotts; Ireland, John Riley and Bernard Con- molly: Italy. J. J. McGrath and H. Brumbaum; Russia, H. Hodge and John Caufield; England, Vincent Kier- nan and Edward Mccarthy; Canada. c. Banner and Thomas Aldrich; American sailors (white uniform), J. Connolly and J. Sullivan: American sailors (blue uniform), George Kiese- wetter and --; American soldiers, L. Pickop, c. Kinkade and c. Odin; blue and gray, F. G. Streeter and Charles Kempshall; Uncle Sam. John T. Willis: page, Willie Humason; Young America. Jerome Crean and Bob Kiniry; Liberty, Mrs. Madge Gnn Smith. The following have bea1 added to the female participants of the &ableau: Red Cross nurses. Misses Meta Mcintyre and Irene H1Aslca American girls, Misses Connin. WMa1tou, Canheld and Mcintyre. All lnemhers of the tableau will meet at 1:10 o'clock next Sunday afternoon A1athA ElkH hal1 for rehearsal. oM|ners ;wln Be Here.
 T00 unembere of the amusement NpanuJEtee with Mayor George A. oM4gIeN pr. Henry T. Bray and Jo- hoph A. Haffey. visited Camp Devens RoNtArtday and interviewed the officers nonosEning the coming attraction. AGhAor will D. Wills and about IF 6thee officers gave their promises of h0anE present at tho performance. Bouoe will be reserved for all officers, nnu&ud11g the latest contingent Of local
 uH1R men who completed their train kue a& Plattsnnrg and who will be in EhlD city at the time.
 Matinee Seats Available.
 The committee in charge is arrang- 1nn to place tickets for the matinee C&he only ones availab1e) in prominent buadnesS houses in the center. There will be plenty of room for all who de- Nire to attend the show. at the mat lnee, but all chances for those not holding tickets for the evening, with the exception of loge seats. have ceased to exist. The heavy early de- mand for tickets surpasses the expec- tations of the committee.
 Rehearsals have beer started by the Ave "Pianophiends," consisting of Har- ry Ginsburg, John J. Crean, Sturnan Dyson, Leon Gordon and Francis Clynes, and this event on the program promises to prove one of the hits.
 The participants in the plantation scene met for rehearsal in the Y. M. c. A. last evening. Horace La Val ley, who will feature this number. is arranging an original soft shoe danc- Ing number and the banjoists, con- sisting of Jack Martin, Arthur Peter son, Arthur Anderson and Howard A. Timbrell will render several pleasing numbers on their African harps."
 A rehearsal of the minstrels over ture will be held in Elks' hall Friday evening.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
TWO ARE ARRESTED
Charged With Impersonating Federal Authorities and Attempting to Swim dle An Alien.


 New York, Nov. 28.-Two men were arrested here today charged with inn personating department of justice agents and with attempting to swim dle an enemy alien under threats of internment. The prisoners gave their names as John Lloyd, actor, and Ed ward W. I1arrigan, clerk.
 The arrests were made in the Hotel Navarro after guest had notified the police that one of three men in the dining room resembled a person who had swindled him in Buffalo last Feb ruary. When the three were ques- toned by the police, one of them Ernest Karl, a, German, gave the of flcers information on which the two others were held.
 Karl said that he had supposed Lloyd and Harrigan were agents of the department of justice. He said that representing themselves as such, they had detained him at the hotel last night on the pretense that he had vio- lated federal alien enemy regulations and was liable to .internment.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
1GO-COUNT THEM!
St. Mary's Parish Unfur1s Service
 Flag to Freezes.

Marked by the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" and My Country 'Tis of Thee" by the school children, and a patriotic address by Rev. John T. Winters, St. Mary's service flag was unfurled to the breeze this after noon at 3:3O o'clock. The exercises which were very impressive were cut short on account of the weather.
 The flag which contains 16O stars, representing the boys of the parish in service occupies a prominent place between the parish house and St. Marys church.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
CHICHESTER--McALOON.

Miss Grace McAlOOn, of 851 Stanley street. and Edward Leslie Chichester, of New Haven, will be married tomor- row morning at the Church of St, John the Evangelist by the pastoL Rev J. J. Fitzgerald. A miscellaneous shower was rendered to Miss McAloon last evening at her home at which she received a large number of gifts.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
GIRLS REMEMBER SOLDIERS

Troop I of the Girl Scouts, connect ed with the South Congregational church, yesterday dispatched 8 pack age containing 2,OOO cigarettes, con- signed to the soldiers in Company I, and Company F of this city. in France. The little girls paid for these cigar cites with money they had saved themselves.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28
"WOMAN,s SHOP" CLOSED.

Attachment papers for $1,2OO were served on William kratitz and Charles Meyers last night by Constable George A. Stark, who closed the "Woman's shop on Main street. The suit is brought by Charles Falletti and Is returnable in the January term of the superior court
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28

pr. Rafael Menocal, leading Cuban surgeon, has arrived in this country to take up with the Amer1- can Red Cross officials preparations for the field hospital and equipment to be sent to France by the Cuban Red Cross. The organization of this unit Is due to the efforts of Mime. Mariana Seva de Menocal, wife of the president of Cuba Doctor Menocal brought with him the news that more than half of the million-dol fund neces- sary to maintain the Cuban Red Cross hospital unit has already been paid in
New Britain herald., 1917-11-28

Lieut.. Gen. Sir Julian Byng, com nlander of the British Third army in France, who has smashed a great gap through the Hindenburg line between St. Quentin and the Scarpc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
PATRIOTISM TO BE PART
OF STAUNTON SCHOOL COURSE

stanton, Va. Dec 8.---That the
children of the Stanton public
schools will be given training that will
tend TO instill in them a proper spirit
of patriotism and true love OF coun-
try, is the substance OF an announce
ment made during the day by Pro-
lessor J. p. Neff, superintendent of
schools. Mr. Neff said
4 have instructed the teachers in
the CITY schools to find time during
each day to place before the pupils
information, as correct as may be OBJ
tainable. on the national affairs of the
day In this way the pupils can be
taught the real Importance of CO.
operation with the government in ev-
erythIng that 1t asks-the conserva-
ton of necessities, the purchasing of
nbert- bonds, the aiding of destitute
peoples in the warning countries. in
fact everything that all true Ameri-
cans should be interested in at this
time"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
WILFRED CT ARkE AND PRINCESS
WHITE DEER AMONGLYRIC'S
ATTRACTIONS THIS WEEK

.Bristling with big time" features
is the list of attra ctions announced
by Manager Charles w. Rex for this
week at the Lyric. Two standard
billtopping acts are among the I'M
usual numbers on the bill for the
first half OF the week.
One of these features extra ordin-
AIRY is the first appearance here IN
vaudeville of Wilfred Clarke. nephew
OF the famous American actor, Edwin
Booth. and grandson OF the celebrat-
cd comedian, John Sleeper Clarke.
Mr. Clarke, who Is the most widely
known and popular surviving MEN,
Der of the family of famous players,
has been a favorite light comedian
OF the English speaking stage for
some years His entry into vaude-
vile was the source of sincere re-
greet 70 thousands OF his admirers,
but the loss of the legitimate stage
wa the gain of vaudeville. The
eminent actors following Is greater
than ever before, Mr.. Clarke is tour :
ing the Southern country at the head
OF the ciassiest company or hght
comedy players yet organized TOT
vaudeville The piece in which ne is
EXPLOITING MS .. t&SSBliE &c e. i~Ar1'A
maker Is a. one-act comedy entitleu.
His Reel Troubles. 1t is described
as the smartest dramatic froHc pro-
duced in recent years. The playlet
IL Handsomely staged
Real Indian Princess.
On the same bill will he the indian
Princess White Deer, who recently
scored tremendous success in New
York as a singer and dancer. me
princess Is the daughter Of Rising
sun. chief Of the Sioux, and She II
> comely and graceful young woman
Of many accomplishments. W mite
Deer is accompanied 10y the same trio
pf real Indians that supported her
during her New York engagements.
They are presenting series OF goF
eeousIy staged scenes OF indian ire
The songs ard dances of the Indians.
their manners and customs. their
snsorts and social enuseutents are oil
sasshfully depicted In the picturesque
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

I Use Electricity,
Medicine and Surgery,
Also the Great Serums
and Vaccines.

embrace the forms of treat
ment for Chronic Diseases that
are today used In all of the
LEADING HOSPITALS and
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
throughout the world. and when
any or all of these methods are
practiced. as any case may indi-
cate to the proper scientific
method Of procedure. most salts
factory results are effected and
in most instances without
single failure, without any loss
OF time or q long continuous
course of treatment and for
reasonable outlay.
CASES TODAY SUCCESS
FULLY TREATED THAT A
FEW SHORT YEARS AGO
WE'RE NOT UNDERSTOOD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

praise for his splendid rendition of
the old roue in his revival Of Pinero' $
'frhe Gay Lord Quex," but not SO with
Margaret Ellington. his leading woman.
in whose work Richmonders are inter-
ested. because Of her getting her start
in the profession here with Larry Gif-
fen's stock The reviewers say that,
while physically fitted for the part of
I'VE manicurist sophy Fullgarney, she
lacks the finish and subtlety 20 sug-
gest the varied touches of feminine
nature of the character
Norma Brown. who created a sensa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
THE Singing Beauty

william Fnwersham will have ~ his
leading lady in the revival OF 1>ord
and Lady AlRy." Irene Feuwick. who
leaves the original ''Mary's Ankle
company 10 nll this engagement Miss
Fenwtck Is the original Lilly Kaydos
n The Song Of Songs" the sensation
If the New York stage two seasons
ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
] AT THE THEATERS



the
melody
sweet
boysha
in Of the
pany announced Nolan formerly Miss Bessie Way
The bills
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Mary Marble has gotten started On
her vaudeville tour as . single star in
3 fants2Y< and comedy sketch eaf5es
IN Far Cathay," The New York re-
viewers are not kind TO the place, say
ing II may stand good chance solely
on Miss Marbles personal following
in the cities on the Keith circuit. The
material ia lacking IN interest Miss
Marble no doubt misses Sam U.tttle)
Chip. her stage partner of many years.
John Drew has received nothing but
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Charlie Anderson, the polite and
quiet mana ger OF the Lyric here until
big time was succeeded by small time
vaudeville. has been transferred by the
Keith offices from the management Of
their Yonkers. n, Y. house. to a regu-
lar booking assignment In the New
York office. Charlie was an active
member of the Rotary club when To-
Gated here and by his splendid treat
ment of the members of that organi-
cation made many friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Zlegfeld's Follles played in Wash
ington week before last TO $4,000 and
the advance sale in Pittsburg last week
was $4,000. Ziegfeld's comment on
this tremendous business, which has
been the usual record all season is:
That's what you get for keeping faith
with the public, no matter Row bad
the times are Very good. Zlggy. very
good.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
In THE SPOT LIGHT

The Chicago Tribune last week car
ried r story to the effect that Nat
Goodwins nth wife. Marjorie More
land, is about TO divorce the natty Nat,
Goodwin claimed to have had d tele-
gram from his wife in the twenty-four
hours previous TO the newspaper story
containing no reference to such ac-
ton. Nat averred that this would be
his last matrimonial venture If Mrs
Goodwin makes a legal move 20 Sc
cure her freedom.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

performance The graceful dancing
or the princess is given prominence
in the performance.
Variety and Novelty.
Widening the variety will come the
artistic musical entertainment of
Wilbert Embs and Helen Alton,
vocalists and instrumentalists Both
are poly fifteen minutes OF sprightly
music Ollie Young and his pretty
feminine companion. April. offer a
real novelty. Costumed as Prierrot
and Pierrette, they cavort comicalIy.
blowing soap bubbles and perform
ing intricate and difficult feats of
jugglery. The bubble tricks were
originated by Ollie Young. Hilarity
and melody will be the contribution
of the Glover Leaf Trio. an organize
ton of singing comedians. The men
are all specially artists. They do
many amusing things and do them
all well. The girl of the team Is a
sophisticated miss and the men i'm
personate rube, characters. Their
songs. dances and repartee are most
| diverting.
Many Taughn,akers Cavort
Comedy and novelty run strong in
the show listed for the latter half
OF the week One of ten most Ia liked
this season has q prominent place on
the bill. Howard and white They
are presenting a hiithe farcical skit
called The Gadabouts.' 1t is con-
! st-ucted on Il genuinely comic idea
and the story it uufolds is full of
amusing surprises
The Sylvester family, q quintette
al versatile entertainers, are bringing
a massively staged comedy act. which
has topped the bill in most of the
large cities OF America
Thinking tunes TO tinkIe the taste
Of the tired theater traveller. will
come from the Three Tyres Under
this name (and they are careful OF
the spellingl three men present, a
splendid musical act with an album
dance of comedy. They play great
variety OF instrum ents and play them
all we'll Their costuminE Is elabor-
ate and picturesque. The comedy in
largely furnished by a clever black
face eeEsadiarsr--------- --- -
THE Singing Bcanty~
Helen Eley e. Co. another notable
feature. will he seen in an original
advertisement IN which the varied tai
ents OF Miss Ely are exploited The
star OF the company n popularity
known on the variety stag as The
SINGING It@AHfS- S6g was n iP1 =
of the Winter Garden show the past
season
Then thers are the three Nelson's.
fantastic cpuiques who excel as
whirlwind gyrators They have an
act full OF thrills and laughs.
with each OF tho new vaudeville
shows there viii he the usual high
grade motion picture displays. I'm
Guiding teh latest war films and the
| miscellnn eous exhibits of the Hearas~
| pathe tilm -Hervtce,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

ton here last summer with the Comic
opera Players. when she appeared az
the rabbit in THE Spring Maid her
perfect figure startling everybody, Is
playing part with Donald Brians
company in Her Regiment"
Dorothy Mortimer, who headed a
stock company at the Bijou here two
seasons ago and who has been playing
until recently in the Chicago company
of 'ParIor. Bedroom and Bath" has
retired from that company and is now
with Leo Ditrichstein's company in
1.-THE King"
1t is reported that Jeanne Eagels, the
talented and charming young actress
who was so enthusia sticaily received
here two years ago when she appeared
as THE Girf in "Outcast," has had
her ability recognized by that dra-
matte master David Belasco. who Will
star her next season in a new play.
Miss Eagels is now leading woman
with George Arliss. playing the sirenic
Mrs Reynolds in Hamilton"
Henry s Barnabee, the veteran
comic opera player who made "Friar
Tuck" famous in robin Hood" when
the Bostonians were in the heyday OF
their career. and who played the part
here sometime ago. is now laid up with
q fractured hip. MIR. Barnabee is eigh-
ty-four years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

William III. Crane. the dean of the
comedy stage, has succumhed 20 vaude-
yills's lurc. and appeared last weak
IN New York at the Palace in Win
ter and Spring" little touch OF ma
ture in which the eminent comedian
scored a personal success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Leo Ditrichstein seems 20 have
caught on in New York with The
King" as the ticket spectators are
reported to have arranged for an eight
weeks buy, n very sure indication Of
a hit in New York. Lat the public suf-
fer. It makes no difference to the New
York producers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
PUT YOUR CASE UP TO ME

appreciate CONSCIENTIOUS srIIIFTI treatment
to
find
and
LABORATORY
fully
for when dispensing exactly patients
certain to their purity and strength
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
I Am Prepared to Give
You

seruns, Bacterins. Vaccines
and any and all forms of treat
ment of this character. ] am
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and their uses, having made a
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of the blood, sputum, urine. etc.
My equipment is composed of
the Electrical, Surgical and
Mechanical Apparatus, and r
am prepared by the latest and
best known agents in knowledge
of their uses and the experience
in prescribing them so as to get
the greatest uniform results from
them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09
Remember

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Carroll McComas has invaded vaude-
villes realm for a few performances
and will be seen on the Keith circuit
IN ptayter. nzTTTg not auuoupced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-09

Norma Brown. who created sensa-
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-25
Going Through Bisbee
 Shops ] Noticed Thai .

The first models of the fashion show held last week confirm the anticipa- ton that the melon silhouette will be a minor one. and that the honors are with the straight line.
 As to trimming gown. when in doubt. embroider it.
 As the season advances. one will discard the separate coat. and find the dainty gown beneath it ready for any wear.
 Tine long lines of the new coat make it practicable for the coat dress so much in vogue. When desired a dress underneath is fine. but when tailor ed dress is needed just button up the coat
 Pretty widel brims and turn rolls are seen afternoons
 Horsehair lace hats combined with crepe are the very newest.
 The Fair is showing the smartest purses-if that's what they can be called. The shane is long and widens at the base, and when opened from the bottom discloses a memorandum pad. a mirror. card case and change purse
 Gold is the most popular shade of the spring-and the thing that keeps the shade in favor is ones ability to match every article and accessory needed.
 After all the fuss made about em- broidery (and that's great deal this spring. it is surprising how smart one can be upadorned.
 Every woman with a carefully planned wardrobe must have at least one frock in which she looks appeal ing and feminine-it's being done this season.
 Metal cloths. metal brocades and metal laces will make a. smart and constant appearance in evening gowns and dance frOcks.
 Similar to the metal cloths. and rivals for popularity, are the brocaded silks and satins,
 lHeIe ls d he" SdSn oeil III lhe Heii and silk suits have more of a sash than a belt, and oft times start at the hips and tie in front.
 The ever popular crepe de chine is foremost in silks for the street this season-a dress of Shadow Lawn Green or deep sea green has trim ming of geren pearl buttons and a soft white Georgette collar and sash.
 A dress of gray crepe de chine he material is really standby this