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New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
RAMBLER ROSE" AT
PARSONS THREE DAYS

Julia Sanderson and Joseph Cav
thorn, coming directly from the EN-
pire theater New York. in their new
est musical play, rambler Rose will
be seen at Parsons theater, Hartford
tomorrow, Friday and Saturday with a
matinee Saturday. Much agreeable re-
port has preceded them as to their
newest vehicle and their efforts in it,
during the long run at the Empire
theater. Both Miss SanderSon and
Mr.. Cawthorn have large and loyal
followings here. Rambler Rose is
said to be one of the best vehicles sup
piled to them by the Charles Froh-
man company in many seasons COM
bining as it does all the best liked
features of the popular 'Sybil" and
the mem Orable Girl from Utah. Vic
tor jacob, who was responsible for
the score Of "SybiI, has turned out, as
we'll, the music for "Ramblcr RoSc.'
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
RABES IN THE WOODS
WILLIAM FOX PRODUCTION

screen triumphs. BABES in the
Woods" 1t is totally unnecessary to
go into details regarding the remark
able picture that has been made out
of the old folk-tale, for the record
which Mr. Fox has already estab
lished with his other kiddie pictures
has been maintained, and even raised,
in this, his latest contribution to Film
Fairy Tales.
But that is not the only good thing
in store for Fox audiences, for on
the same program will be shown THE
Primal Lure" which is the strongest,
and "punchiest'' hit that William S.
Hart has made, up to date. 1t tells
q story the like of which has never
been heard of before, and Hart pulls
off some new thrills in the way of
stunts He is supported by Mary
Anderson, who will be remembered
from her recent success, "Sunlight's
Last Raid THE Red Ace,' and an
instruction issue of the Ford Weekly
will complete the program.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
by ADELE GARRISON

the assumed name business, and if she
doesn't offer to go herself will tell
her to go.
Nov, 1 will arrange for someone
to shadow her. Katherine, you come
first with me, and Madge stay here.
Don't let anyone in. L shall only be
gone a minute
With Extraordinary Care.
She went swiftly into the closet, in
which a short time before she had
disclosed to Katherine and me the Sc
cret passage leading to a similar
closet in the house next door, a. house
ostensibly sheltering an employment
agency, but in reality rendezvous for
secret service operatives. Katherine
followed her, and 1 was left alone to
guard the library.
1t proved an easy task, for there
was not sound until Lillian and
Katherine returned, and Lillian beck
oned me to follow her.
We went through the secret pas
sage into the other closet, out into the
room hung with costumes, and then
across the hall into another room
Wherc stood a boyish looking, slender
chap, perhaps 25 years Of age, and Il
stout, middle-aged man.
This is the other woman Lillian
said, and they both gave, me careful
scrutiny.
You understand now, do you not ?"
Lillian asked. You have seen the
three of us. The only other white
woman who will leave the house
within an hour will be the one I want
followed. OF course, if some casual
caller comes. rings the bell, is ad-
mltted and goes away again, that's a
different story. This woman isn't in
the house now, unless she has come
in within the last five minutes but
she will return in a. few minutes. She
has q key, SO you cannot mistake her.
And l want her every movement fol-
lowed, especially her telephone calls,
until I direct otherwise Report in
the usual way. And now. if you'll
start right downstairs and get on the
job, my friend and 1 will go out the
rear entrance and up into my house"
"All right, ma'am,' the younger
man said cheerfully, and the two men
set off.
Lillian waited until they were out OF
sight before going back the way we
came, and I realized how carefully
the secret of her closet entrance was
guarded when even trusted fellow
operatives were not allowed to know
Of it.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
STELLAR FEATURES
AT FOX'S THEATER

An ideal combination of talent and
plot interest is scheduled for the Fox
theater program for today and to-
morrow. OF the two big features that
will be shown, it would be difficult in
deed to determine which is the better
for they are so entirely different from
each other that there is no possible
standard of comparison. But the
mention of the titles and stars of the
pictures is entirely sufficient to arouse
expectations Of a mighty entertaining
show. Francis Carpenter and Virgin
ia Lee Corbin, the extraordinary little
Riddles who have appeared in New
Britain twice, in Jack and the Bean
stalk" and "Aladdin's Lamp" will be
seen again in the third. and in many
respects, the most unusual of their
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
JULIAN ELTINGE ON
SCREEN AT LYCEUM

Not until Julian Eltinge's latest mo-
ton picture production. "Clever Mrs
Carfax" was viewed by local theater-
Goers did the realization come that it
is the greatest thing the city has had
in long time. Eltinge is no ordin-
airy picture star; he is an artist Of the
highest ability and his vehicle is an
extraordinary picture combining all
the essentials that so into the compo-
sition of a real headline offering.
On Thursday there will be no mo-
ton picture program. owing to the
fact that the Treble Clef Club will
give a concert at tho theater. On Fri
day and Saturday, however. the regu-
lar program will go on with a change
of pictures Jack Pickford and Louise
Huff, who have leaped into the first
rank as a motion picture team will
appear in one of Owen Johnson's lnlm-
liable stories of youth, THE Varmlnt
Johnson is the author of several stor-
les Of YOUTH, and since they have
been filmed, fans all over the country
are bowling for more.
Now the Pickford-H Huff team takes
them over and in The Varmint'
brings out Johnson's great story with
a, finesse that is admira BILE. Everybody
knows Jack Pickford, who has out
grown the title Of "Mary's Brother,
and is making his way purely on abil-
ity. He needs no family influence to
bring him through to the top, as he
has ably shown the world.
The Lyceum Weekly, which has talk
en- on a bigger aspect since its camera
representatives arrived in army camps
will show all the latest war news, and
there will be comedies to round out
the list:
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
WILSON'S ORCHESTRA
IN TOWN TONIGHT

Wilson'S eight piece singing and
novelty orchestra, which is on tour
throughout New England, will stop at
New Britain this evening for the sec
ond time. and will provide music for
concert and dance at Holmes &
HOFFMAN hall. This orchestra, on
its previous appearance Won it's way
into the hearts Of local dance lovers.
so that capacity crowd, including
delegations from Bristol and Hartford,
is expected tonight. All the latest
popular song hits are rendered and
the most up-to-date musical instru-
ments are used. Wherever Wilson's
is, there is enjoyment, music and
dance-lovers have learned. Remem-
Der the time. tonight, from to -
o'clock, and the place. Holmes & Hoff-
mans hall. Follow the crowd, hit the
trail and spent the most enjoya Bile
evening possible. If you cannot dance
come and hear the music.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12

Stir until the sugar is dissolved, add
one teaspoonful vanilla extract, strain
through double cheese cloth into wet
molds. Serve with soft custard.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12

pictorial Review Skirt No 1870 inches
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12

Now. take the remaining tafietA
and fold in half. Place the skirt
along the lengthwise fold, then lay
the pocket to tho right, with large
''O' perforations on a lengthwise
thread Of taffeta. If the tuck is not
desired, cut of the lower edge Of the
skirt pattern along line of double
small 100" perforations and turn Z
finch hem ct lower edge. To make
the skirt shorter, cut of from MWo1
edge Of pattern the desired amount A.
lowing for 4 hem, and raise the
tuck accordingly.
The majority OF materials used for
dressy separate skirts are % rich
and effective that the very simple
ity Of many models gives them q dis
tinction that more gorgeous crea-
tionS might lack.
Black satin Is quite as effective -
taffetA for skirts.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
Tea
Dinner
Rice Sou,

Tea
Dinner
Rice Soup
Fish Pudding
ScHllupcd Sweet Potatoes
Baked Tomatoes
Prune and Nut Salad
Coffee Jelly Cheese Crusts
Coffee
Cheese CrustS-Cut thin slices of
stale bread in neat pieces; fry them
in deep fat. Spread thickly with
grated cheese to which has been added
a. dash of salt and pepper and place
in q hot oven until the cheese is
melted.
Coffee Jelly-Soak one box gelatine
in one cupful cold water until soft.
Add one cupful sugar. one pint boil
ing water and one pint strong coffee.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12

Fashion dictates many novelties
in skirts this season, but none more
attractive than this onepiece model
trimmed with deep tuck and poe
kets. The lower edge is turned un-
der in hem the same size Of the
tuck. Gathers take up the fulness
about the waistline In medium size
the skirt requires 81 yards 8S-inch
silk.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Rye mush may be cooked in boiling
salted water like any other cereal.
Picture postcards If saved will be
fine amusements for the convalescent
child.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12
FADS AND FASHIONS

Hat, muf and scarf of jersey cloth
in bright colors are very smart. ~
Gowns of cloth Of silver in rose
green or blue are embroidered with
self-tones in silk.
Brocade hats have become 80 pop
ular that the Smartest millinerS have
stopped making them.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-12

Black chiffon td0etd makes xp this
graceful one-ptece skirt. It u goth
cred about the to0istltse under a
straight belt and trimmed s0ith
deep tuck. e
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
THE NEGRO MIGRATION.

Attention has been called lately a new wave Of
movement Negroes 10 north.
The primarily the northeast
taking them the big industrial centers along the
Atlantic coast. The invasion is plainly observable
however, midde-western cities like Cleveland and
Chicago. there OF N Pacific north
The extent which affected may be in
ferred from the statement of the commissioner Of
charities of New York city, who that 10000 Ne
groes moved into the metropolis since begin
ning
questionable whether this migration good for
the Negroes. They lured northward by the posi-
bilty high wages They fad. only too often that
the higher Offset by the higher liv-
ing They exchange their rural or small town life for
life a congested and unhealthful section of a big
city. They exchange their sunny climate a climate
congenia their They the south
time when that section is coming a new
prosperity which its promise the black pop
ulatiOn as well as the white.
From the standpoint the country as a whole too,
it seems unfortunate many Negroes should
leave south just this time. The greatest ma
tional today a intensive cultivation of the
soil. of the southern Negroes agricultural
laborers They needed by southern farms
than by northern factories They should be encour-
aged stay at home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

APRIL o, 1917.
SINKING ARMED MERCHANTMEN.

only remained OF the submarine sinking
o. Aztec coming while the president still de-
Iivering his congress. to give contrma-
ton TO his statement neutrality could
longer serve the American purpose This destruction
of the arst armed merchantmen to ports
a shock to most Americans, having been supposed
that guns once mounted ship would be virtually i'm
mune from attack The plain truth is that
yet found of protecting vessel against tor
pedoes.
The torpedo is almost invariably fired sub
merged U-bOat and j is almost impossible to see the
I-boat when submerged. The periscope
Is above water a firing, otherwise the
gunners aim straight But the periscope is
so small that il invisible at any considerable dis
lance. especially when the water is at all rough.
Guns do give merchantmen certain advantage
against torpedoes in that they serve to keep sub
marine from approaching near enough make its
perscope a visible target for the The farther
away remains. course the difficult it is to
send a torpedo straight TO the mark.
But as the experts explain the chief purpose in
arming merchantmen not much save them from
torpedoes as to save them from shell The latest
and powerful U-boats have disappearing guns
mounted on their decks the ships sunk
in the last few weeks have sunk by those
guns rather than by torpedoes. The reason
for this is simple. Torpedoes expensive the out
pnt of them limited, and only few be carried
at once. Commanders must therefore be economical
in their use So they use shells whenever they can
To shell ship. U-boat must rise 10 the surface
II then situation prospective prey
IL really a disadvantage, for it is easier for
armed merchantmen to sink submarine by shell fire
than submarine sink the merchantmen. Thus
the arming OF commercial ships. while at
guarantee them immunity destruction, great
ly improves their chances of traversng the infested
zone in safety. but president and congress have
pointed out, this is not enough
We have entered the war taking up a conflict a
years old pretty where Napoleon left it
Waterlooa fight against the divine right kings
"he trouble with Napoleon that he became evilly
ambitious for himself in battling for a a hun
years its In such a conflict. against
such tyrant made armed merchantmen by de-
sirable we cannot expect to by armed merchant
alone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
ONCE-OVERS
THE HIGH COST OF SPENDING
MONEY

Mr.. Married Man, you have
grumbled a lot about the high cost
OF living. and actually demand a re-
ductiOn in your household bills. but
you have not abandoned any Of your
expensive habits-ha bits which give
you and your boon companions en-
jOyment, but DO no one else any
good except those who get the mon
ey which you 50 foolishly spend
In all your schemes OF curtailment
why leave out your personal pleas
ure fund
Is il not foolish and unjust 20 ex-
pect provender for your family 20
be cut so that you may retain the
usual amount 10 spend with the
bunch Of what you call good fel-
lows?
But what sort Of good fellows"
are they?
Chances are they they are follow
ing the same course you are
If you are like the majority Of
men. by reducing your personal ex-
penses to a minimum. your family
might live quite as we'll as before.
Mr. High Cost Of Living took UP
his home in the corner grocery.
As a husband and father il is up
70 you TO make the sacrifice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
POSTMASTERS ON TRIAL.

Nearly all the first, second and third class post
still holding their jobs despite estab
Hshment of merit system by presidential
Postmaster Gen Burleson has that present
incumbents will be disturbed so long as they per-
form their duties satisfactorily
This may disappoint some reformers who wanted to
see radical sweep. with postmaster refining his
office unless he had passed drastic II may
pected however that there will be an immediate i'm
provement noticeable and that pOstmasters will
attnd to their jobs from than ever before in
the history of the department
postmaster will now naturally feel that he has TO
good just he would under private corpora
ton. II appointed merely political reasons
he'll probably his best forget politics for while
IL he has been letting capable subordnates do nearly
all his for him-and many postmasters been
doing very thing-hei a natural conlpulson
o master Job and keep those same subordinates
from croWd.hg him out Of H. Any postmaster who is
unwilling 10 take his position seriously unable TO
perform its duties satisfactorily, ousht weeded out
without any compuncton. when he had a fair
chance under the regime
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
With Other Editors Than Ours

enough feed the stock and fat
ten the IS.
OF course we all know that
gang of unprincipled blood suckers
nave seized upon the war as an eX-
cuse for boosting the price of every
thing that we consume, but if
scarcity of production did not exist
the foreign demand for foodstuffs
would be met and there would still
remain in this country a sufficient
quantity of supply all home de-
mands at reasonable prices.
Just why young men, and older
ones, too, should wish 10 leave the
farm and rush off to the OvercrOwd-
ed cities is not easy To understand.
True. they work hard on the farm.
And equally true, they work even
harder in the city and save less.
In a majority Of cases. unless they
are intellectually far above the
average of mankind, they live in
penury and die in want
With the present demand for
farm products it would certainly
appear the height of folly TO
abandon the certainty of plenty on
the farm for the precarious life of
the average city dweller.
With the present easy means Of
communication between town and
country il is difficult in these days
to distinguish the town man from
the countryman. If anything. the
country man approaches nearer 10
masculine perfection than the city
cousin.
Looked at from whatever angle
we may view it, the question of the
future of the farm is serious That
our young men are leaving il by the
thousands is a fact. That there are
none TO replace them is lament
able fact
And in endeavoring TO locate the
cause one is almost forced to the
conclusion that the men of this ma
ton are gradually losing that love
of honest toll for which their fore
fathers were noted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
The Stars incline. but do not compel
HOROSCOPE
APRIL q.

According to astrolOgy. the early
part OF this day should be fairly
favorable, while the evening is
threatening. Neptune and the sun
are in benefic aspect in the morn
Ing, Mars is in evil place in the
evening.
The rule is propitious for seek
ing office or place OF any kind, which
may be dependent on favor. Polit-
ical appointments are subject to a
lucky rule.
Under this planetary government
there should be a general spiritual
awakening which has great political
significance. The kindly sway of the
sun is believed 70 impart loyalty. en-
ergy and sincerity.
According TO ancient lore it is
lucky to seek that which is lost
when the sun Is friendly.
Neptune is held TO have power 10
develop phychic faculties in natives
of the planet and during this con-
hguration soothsayers, spiritualists
and all who lead in cults that ap-
peal TO the intellect or imagination
should prosper.
Gain through fine foOdstuffs is
prognOsticated for American mer-
chants during the next few months.
The evening is not a prOpitiOus
time to deal with engineers. con
tractors and structural iron work
ers and there is a sign read as pre-
saying a serious strike.
Labor agitators will be exceed
ingly active within a month, the
seers declare, and there is an omen
of some clash with the government.
Honors for an American woman
who will attain high place in the
nation are prOphesied. This woman
will become a leader in the newer
generation of public personages.
Mars again foreshadOws some
sort Of treachery or trouble from
the south This will be on land,
while there is an omen of great
danger from the waters south and
west
Persons whose birthdate it is
should not quarrel. go TO law. travel
or remove in the coming year,
which may be exceedingly unset
tied.
Children born on this day may be
quick tempered, headstrong and
hard to manage. In business af-
fairs boys may meet with oppOsi
ton.
Copyright, 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
BoYHOoD AMBITIONS.
ogden. Utah, Examiner)

ogden, Utah, Examiner
Every man who can claim the
distinction of at one time being
true. red-blooded American boy, oc-
casionally hanks back to the days
when the fire of youthful romance
and ambition ran riot in his veins.
Whether he was the young brat who
took fiendish delight in pulling Miss
PigtaiTs braids, or the more quiet
urehin who spent his spare mo-
ments with a book and his dreams,
he cherished at one time a boyhood
ambition. The late Col. Cody was
the idol of young America as Buff
falo Bill" To the yOungster in the
small town. the engineer who pulled
the throttle Of the Limited" or the
clown in the circus was the won
der-man of the world.
A prominent banker confessed
the other day that TO him, Mr..
Clown was the height of worldly
achievements His one ambition was
TO stand in the middle of the cir
Gus lot bedecked in clownish tinery
with an admiring throng about him,
Mating him on the back and hail
irg by his first name while his rival
and little sweetheart enviously
'ooked on.
Jesse James was another's idol.
His ambition was TO separate the
VILLAGE squire from his ill-gotten
gains and turn them over to the
down-trodden. Who has not at one
time in his youth, after being pun
ished by an unappreciative parent
for fancied offense. wished that
he could but have lived in the age
when the redskin held sway over
the land. one night the parent
would be captured by the Indians.
tied TO the stake and fagOts lighted
beneath his feet Then would our
hero prove his mettle. Upon his
trusty charger he would dash
among the startled barbarians,
shaving them right and left Calmly
he would rescue the now meek dad
lust as the flames were biting into
his flesh. Just TO show father, I'm
not such a bad boy after all"
The intrepid warrior, the subma-
rine commander and the aviator
are now worshipped by the lad of
today as were the ancient heroes
of our youth. Romancing is not a
bad thing for the little chap, if II
is directed along the right perspect-
i've
Here you have a few confessions
of your townsmen's boyhOod
dreams-what were yours?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

Plants not injured by light frost:
Early group: Cabbage, Irish po-
tatoes, smooth peas, onion sets,
salad groups. such as kale, spinach
and mustard.
Later group: Lettuce, radishes
parsnips, carrots, beets, wrinkled
peas early sweet corn.
The above may be planted in the
group order when heavy frosts are
over and the soil dry enough to
work.
The second group: Vegetables
killed even by light frost. as fol-
lows:
Barley. String beans, late sweet
corn, early tomato plants (Which
should be protected by newspapers.
etc, in sudden chilly weather..
Late: To be planted only after
ground has begun 10 warm up: Gu
cumbers, melons, squash. lima
beans, tomatoes, egg plant and pep
pers.
A good way 70 tell when TO plant
the second group is TO wait until
the apple trees blossom and then
go ahead.
II you will plant your tomatoes,
egg plant. peppers and caulifiower
seeds in indoor seed boxes or pots at
outdoor paintings. the plants will be
big enough for transplanting when
the ground is warm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
Better Delay Your
Planting a Little
To Escape Freeze

Having spaded or plowed your
garden, fertilized it if possible,
sweetened it with lime, if neces-
sary, and made a deep, finely
broken seed bed, it is time 10
take up the planting.
Do not be in too great a hur-
ry for this. 1t is better TO be q
little late with your first crops
than TO lose them under a kill
ing frost in April. The further
north you live, the later your
season.
These talks are written in
Washington, d. g. To show
comparative climate, the wealth
er formally enjoyed in the lati-
tu1e of Washington on April 1
is not experienced on the east
and west line of Philadelphia
until April II, in central New
"Ork. southern Michigan and
westward until April 21, in Bos-
ton, central Michigan and west
ward until May Z, and in Maine,
northern Michigan and Mime
sofa until May II or Is,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
THE MELTING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH U.s.
LAW AND IIRERTY

The hardest problem
Is regulating fellow making behav
Our brethren IL always
We have 10 paddock their the
To point them decvey frmaess weight and tact
The manner which
quite doesn't be
The unest hitchng you me
We always fully on rue nd plac
We always walk the OF kwthd dignity and grace:
And should a II rberatin fuss
If should try the of regulating
For we strong for liberty thought
But for benghted NJ untu man.
We guide n ever vvayv wee
And he should expediously cautiously
How wise it is for him o think 10
Arthur Brooks Baker