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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
ELECTS OFFICERS.

Alkyria lodge. O. Of ", elected
srs last evening at the monthly
ling as follows: President, Mrs.
phine Eklund: vice-president, Mrs.
Iz1ta Lindquist; recording secro-
Mrs. Marie Bergendahl: assist
secretary, Miss Lillian
tehnson; financial secretary. Mrs.
~ Anderson; treasurer, Mrs. Signe
son; chaplain, Miss Clara john
mistress of ceremonies. Miss
~ Berlin: assistant mistress OF
monies. Miss Linea Johnson; In
/ guard, Ruth Hoglund; outside
I'd. Mrs. Alma Anderson. Deputy
b w. Kahre will install the officers
January 4.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
IN ,CIVIn COURTS.

Through Lawyer J. G. Woods JOS
eph Rutkowski brought suit yester-
day against Joe May, sometimes
known as Jan Mag, and at other
times al John Mojk, for SIS on bill
of $22.5O. Constable Wrinkle attached
the property of the defendant on Gold
street for 800. The case is return
able in the city court on the second
Tuesday of January.
The case Of Giacomo Trango VS..
Antonio Scalise ct al, was tried yes
terday afternoon before Judge James
T. Meskill. The plaintiff, who was
represented by r. B. Hungerford,
claimed a commission on the money
realized from the sale Of some prop
erty Of the defendant. A. A. Green
berg appeared for the defendant. De-
cision in the case was reserved.
The case Of Morris Cohn VS.. Will
liam Wollman was put over TAT the
City court yesterday until a later date.
Judge B. F. Gaffney is counsel for the
plaintiff and Klett and AllingA APP
peared for defendant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
TRADE COMMISSION.

Boston, Dec. 29.-The federal trade
commission held few more witnesses
to examine today before closing for
the present it's New England invosti-
cation into the country's meat In
dustry, with all its wide ramifi@ations.
TIE names of these witnesses were
nat ANNOUNCED "for obvious reasons, I"
Francis ]. Henry, special counsel for
the commission said. The next Eses-
sion, it is understood, will be held in
Philadelphia, where Mr.. Henry said
he expected to bring matters to light
which probably would be referred to
the department of justice for action.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29

people until civilization can learn to
walk again.
Vice-President Marshall, who was
to have spoken at the dinner. was not
able to leave his duties in Washing
ton. T. DINNER Beeber presided, and
Justice Andrew A. Adams paid tri-
butte to Secretary Baker. The Rev. DR..
Charles Prospero Fagnani spoke on
"God, the Kaiser, and Newton D.
Baker" He said that the war was a
struggle between the German race
and the human race AS clergy
man, he said that If God was the god
of the Kaiser. he would spit in his
face. He said that the Kaiser's god
was not the god of civilized people,
and that the Allies would smash the
German god into fragments. Arthur
Williams, food administrator for the
State of New York, also spoke.
At the afternoon session of the an
nual convention, the fraternity decided
to form the Fiji Purple Legion" as
a war measure. It will be made up Of
members of Phi Gamma Delta over
CONSUMPTION age whose duties shall be
to look after the welfare of college
chapters depleted because of the serv-
ice Of members. The report of the
Board of Archons said of the war
service Of Phi Gamma Delta members:
LAS more reports have been coming
in the percentage of men entering gov
eminent service has increased. Some
of the chapters which have enlisted
most Of their men have not yet re-
ported authoritatively. It would ap
pear probable that 40 or As per cent.
OF our active members have left col
lege on account Of the war;
II. e. Hall, field secretary of the
fraternity. said in his report; ut will
be of great interest to follow Phi
Gamma Delta's course in war. She
has already given about 1000 men to
the service"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
CLAIM $50 WAS STOLEN.

\ n. Harris told the police yes
~ that he left 4137 under the
~ Of his bed in his room at the
u Nelson and that when he re-
ID hc was handed &a7 by Hiding
ia. owner of the hotel. who told
/ that the maid had found the
w under the pillow OF his room.
IN told the police that $S7 was
xnct amount found In the guests
and that he did not want any
ions cast upon the honesty of
Employees or himself. Detective
ut Malone Investigated the mat
Tmk nothing was discovered which
> the natter any clearer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29

dition very bad time. Some po1naAn
helped me Is cents, Breoltoe street
and Boydantrold. l was long tm&
in Chicago city. I came back Thu
city send back to main Ones fire.
Waterbury. Conn. He can't foN
back me that money. think
pile worked your ONCE. Touraory
kindly kept Is cents and tina 1ns1nt
can you back him. am very GrntN-
fullness him. Kindness obltgs yours
truly.
WILLIAM HENRY YAlfAsKI.
ggsJapans.'
The Japanese internfeter said that
the letter meant that the writer had
touched q cop for two bits seven
years ago and wAnted to return the
money, and THU was In turn inter
preted by the secretary to mean that
a Japanese 4ontlenan In straitened
circumstances had negotiated lo1n
for q quart1r from q member Of the
force and row. wished to make restitsf-
tion
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
ngEw SCHOOL TEACHERS.

eerintendent S. H. Holmes of the
|6l department. has received the
nation Of Miss Lista Lincoln,
hsr at the East street school, to
Kective February /. New teach
Anve been engaged as follows: vo-
NAL High school, James F. Lucey
East Hartford: Prevocational
lamar school, Maude e. Prescott,
kurn to duty after a lengthy alb
because of death In her fam
Elizabeth DAILY Of Sterling. Conn.,.
1ch Grades l and 2 at the Bur-
ehool: Helen DAILY of Sterling.
y, to teach grades 3 md 4 at the
I'D Hill school.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
FOOD CONSERVATION
-Four Page Booklets Being Distributed
by Department of Agriculture
at Washington.

Washington, Dec. ga series Of
four page booklets, expressing the
country's expert thought on food
conservation, has been prepared by
the department of agriculture and the
food administration, with the aid of
state representatives.
The leaflets, which are being dis
trihuted, contain war diets for chill
dren and adults, and are intended TO
supplement the agriculture depart
ment's publications on food and other
home problems With the funds at
Its disposal the department will be
able to supply the booklets only to
leaders and active workers in the
food conversation movement Efforts
will be made. however, to interest
women's clubs, churches, civic organi-
cations. merchants, owners Of fac
tories ana other employees to purchase
the leaflets in large numbers at actual
cost for distribution among members,
employees and friends. =
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
GENERAL PERSHING
~
FOR PROHIBITION
F"vors the Idea of American Forces
in France Doing Without 49,
Amy Liquors

With the American Army in
France, Dec. 20 (By the Associated
Press. Gen. Pershing, in an inter-
view with correspondents today, said
the question of prohibiting the sale
of all intoxicating liquors to Amert-
can troops, which. he favors is being
discussed with the French govern
ment. He explained his recent order
prohibiting the sale Of all intoxicants
except light wine and beer and the
conditions prevailing in France which
caused it to be drawn as it was.
lit was not by any means intend-
ed to convey any injunction TO the
American troops to drink light wine
and beer, but quite the reverse he
said. ut was drawn to conform to
French regulation on the subject.
Although I am heartily la favor
of prohibition for the American ex-
peditionary force, the situation in
France and the United States il not
the same. Comparatively few French
people drink water as We do; they
drink wine instead. This /. partly
because the French water s,anDiy is
not as pure as ours French wine 10
light and much less intoxicating than
generally supposed.
An 1ntO1lCAI0Q FfenChmaN In 4
rare sight indeed. French beer also
is by no mea11a strong. The Freuch
government issues to its soldiers q
regular wine ration,
obviously there are obstacles to
forbiddink wine shops In the xone Of
the army to do business ut all. which
practically ID what the french would
have to do. Calm sentiment win play
d large part In the detefnbinnaion sc
the question:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
RETURNS MONEY.
New York's Police Commissioners
Looking for Cop Who Loaned Quarter


Looking for Cop Who Loaned Quarter
New York, Dec. 29.-Honorable
Woods came yesterday to ONCE OF
police commissioner to hnd circum-
tspect secretary making to laugh a.
though price of honorable coal had
descended himself muchly.
Because what do you become
yourself merrily?" asks Honorable
Woods.
II am. laugh to be Joyous" circum-
locate Hon. Secretary, because why
! am find that honest man which de-
ceased Mister Diogenes cannot ac-
cumulate. Him come in mail thusly:
'Polise Commissioner,
New York.
Deer Sir: I've been long ago
OR years ago Is cent piece my con-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
UNIFORM WINS PAPERS
If Hamilla Is Good Enough to Wear
Khaki He Is Good Enough to
Become a Citizen

Become a Citizen.
John George Hamilla, of this city.
who was sent to Camp Devens, Aver
Mass, with the men for the. National
Army, appeared before Judge Edwin
s. Thomas, presiding over a session
for the naturalization of aliens in the
United States court in Hartford yes
terday. He told the court that he was
a subject of Emperor Charles Of Aus
tria- Hungary. ..
Hamilla wore the uniform Of an in
fantryman of the United States, hav-
ing come directly from Camp Devens.
He was given his citizenship papers on
the ground that If he was good enough
to be a soldier Of the United States
he deserves to be a. naturali8ed cfti-
zen. Hamilla was the only subject OF
Austria to whom naturalization papers
were granted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
SITTING COMMITTEES NAMED.

especial visiting committee, Mrs.
Russell, Mrs. E. F.. Porter, Miss
Fease, Mrs W. r. Brooks and
10, member to be selected later,
ointed at the meeting of the
Service branch Of the New
nAn Red Cross last evening The
Amember viii probably be chosen
\ the Polish speaking women OF
ctr. The committee with be in
n1 by q teacher from New York
familiar with the correct
U0 Of dealing with the cases of
nttents.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
BARTENDER rs ACCUSED.

Frank sRitzman. employed as q
bartender in q Main street saloon,
was before Judge John H. Kirkham
in police court this morning charged
with breach OF the peace and assault
upon John Pavola on last Wednesday.
Inasmuch as the alleged victim Is still
i'll as a result of the attack charged,
the case was continued until next Sat-
urday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
MISS F14ANNERY ENTERTAINED

Miss May F1annery, of Whiting
street, was entertained at luncheon
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Benedict D. Flynn, OF Farming
ton avenue, Hartford, in honor of her
coming marriage to Stephen J. Leo. Of
Jersey City, N. J., The marriage Will
be solemnized at 3 o'clock a. m. at
st. Joseph's church on January 8.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29

ENya - p4nd1uG
hts hon1e 50 & Roberts
nent BY the Tommasoni
4rornen's Ball, New Years
J. McCusker. OF 249 High
s1brmerly a machinist at the
Workss has, entered, St. JOS
pital, Providence, n, T..
he will undergo a surgical
on. Mr.. McCusker is o prom
1nember of many local frater-
aniERtions.
nc Sat. eve. at Hotel Nelson.
mas Aeve aud New Years. Free
pirs.-adyt.
account OF the Christmas gifts
Z delayed in transit, the children
~ Swedish Lutheran Sunday
= will receive same tomorrow,
Aber so.
Anedy's dance and cotillion New
III night, dancing s to IL. BY
4, the Jazz fox strot. Judd's
-advt.
~ Miller, 6s, OF Cherry street
AHom o tveranda at the. rear OF
n Olsom's cafe on Arch street
Iday afternoon and was taken to
New Britain General hospital
sniK from bruises and decorations
h the body. {s ! Z
y policemen received a shipment
.gar yesterday after pooling their
n three weeks ago. Each officer
contributed to the Policennen's
Y Relief was allowed five pounds.
splogging in the chimney at the
Home yesterday afternoon
~ the building to be saturated
n11oke SO that the Fire COM
NO. S was sent for. The firemen
w out the chimney and found
1AAe.
81 New Britain Matt Bank Christ
Club tonight. Open to 9 p. m.
Mt. -.--
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
WAGE INCREASES.

Of 1914 per cent. and shorter hours
have been 4ranted telegraphers. sta-
ton agents ana towern.er Of tho
Chicago ana Northwestern railroad.
1t was announced todAy. Two thou
sand men are affected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-29
T,oliA:s Bread

poliA;s Bread
III Concordia
= ii SPENDING =
hts hon1e 50 Roberts
laent by the Tommasoni
rsnnen's Ball. New Years
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
SYRUP Of FIGS fOR
4 CHILD'S BOWELS
II is cruel to force nauseatiDn
harsh physic into a '
sick child.

Look back at your cbildho.,
Remember the dose" mother 49, -, , lays,
on-castor oil, calomeL cstb .,,.s'ol
How You hated them, how Won NC fo, us
against taking them. SUI
With our children IT'S d,Touo.
Mothers who cling to the old form ~ - ::
physic simply don't realize what ~ VI
DO. The children's revolt is well .fo,,nJ
ed. Their tender little "tnsides@ ~ ~.
injured by them.
II your child's stomach. liver ana
bowels need cleansing, give oulv dep.
cious California Syrup of Figs T..
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless "frnt+
laxative" handy; they know chtldron
love to take it; that it never fails to
cdean the liver and bowels and sweet.
en- the stomach. and that teaspoonfn,
given today saves a sick child tomo ,
row.
Ask at the store for 50-cent boti7o
OF California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

SIT explains lot" Emb r readtust
ed the sleeve and turned away. "AnC
It shows us our path of duty, clear" ht
continued, despite interruptions from
the maddened drug fiend. 81 think q
nice little sojourn in sanatorium-
what?"
'Right," Whitaker agreed, relieved
"We1l see what cure does for him
before we indulge in criminal proceed.
ings-shall WEI"
"By all means"
Good" Ember glanced at his watch.
It'll have to hurry along now-must
be in town not later than nine o'clock
this morning. I'll take him with me.
No, don't worry can handle him cas-
lily. It's a bit of a walk to the vii
lage, but that win only help TO quiet
him down. I'll be back tomorrow /;
meanwhile. you'll be able to sleep
soundly unless"
He checked. frowning thoughtfulIy.
unless what?"
Ember jerked his head to indicate
the prisoner. "Of course, this isn't by
any chance the fellow you mixed it uu
with over on the beach-and so forth?"
Nothing like him."
Queer. l can't find any trace of
him-the other one-nor can 1 account
for him. He doesn't seem to fit in any
where. However" - his expression
lightened-"I daresay you were right
mes probably only some idle, light
fingered prowler. I'd keep my eyes
open for him, but don't really believe
you need worry much.
Within ten minutes he was off on his
lonely tramp through two miles of
woodland and as many more of little
travelled country, at dead of night, with
a mailman in handouts for sole com.
pany.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

illustrated in the accompanying fig
ures. The body of this house slides
upon its pole, 10 the top of which the
roof is solidly attached. The pole is
hollow. and through it runs cord
by which the house is raised and low
cred. The floors are all removable by
lifting up. When the house is out of
contact with the roof all of the en-
frances are closed by gates actuated
by springs, the gates moving upward
to close. and being kept down and
open by pressure against the roof
BY means Of this device sparrows may
be kept out of the house until martins
are due to arrive, or IL they get in
when the house is open. they can he
trapped by suddenly lowering 1t. The
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19


The results were highly satisfactory;
he felt little or no pain. On the other
hand, he felt the advice to which he
had just listened was sound; it would
be unwise to attempt q neighborly call
within at least another twenty-four
hours.
He resumed his chair on the veranda
and sighed. 1t was late afternoon, and
he was lonely. He inclined to sulks.
The trouble with him was Che began
to realiZe) that he had lived too long
a hermit. For six years he had been
practically isolated and cut off from
the better half of existence; femininity
had formed no factor in his cosmos.
But now, of sudden, he had been
granted flash of insight into the true
significance of companionship between
Il man and q woman who had some
thing in common aside from commu-
nifty in their generation. Not two hours
altogether of such intercourse had
been his. bet it had been enough to in
fuse all his consciousness with vague
but irking discomfort.
He had dashed himself into a very re-
spectacle transport of resentful rage
when, CHANGING to lift his eyes from
their absorbed study of the planks
composing the veranda floor, he dis
covered a motor boat at the landing
stage At once smile of childlike
serenity displaced the scowl
The woman made the little vessel
fast and, turning, came swinging up
the gentle slope to the veranda, ease
and strength and joy of living inherent
in every flowing movement.
No imaginable consideration, how
ever selfish, could have Kept Whitacre
| any longer in his chair.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
Don't BE Envious-

Crush all envy out of your heart.
The envious person is in pain upon
all occasions which ought to give
him pleasure. The relish of his life
Is past, and the objects which ad-
minister the highest satisfaction to
those who are exempt from this pas
sion give the quickest pangs to per-
sons who are subject to it. All the
projections of their fellow creatures
are odious. Don't be envious.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
CHAPTER XII.
Onshore.

Cffshore.
"You ask me, think very excellent
quick cure"
Sum Fat tenderly adjusted the can
vas brace, and then with infinite care
inserted the foot in high-cut canvas
tennis shoe.
He stood up, beaming with benevo-
lent interest. ''You take it easy one
day or two-no walk much--just loaf
no go see pretty ladies'"
$50 way, you heathen-go clean
your teeth!" cried Whitaker, indig-
nantly.
and I think be all well and
sound" concluded Sum Fat.
He waddled away, chuckling. Whit
aker got up, and with the aid of cane
made a number of tentative expert
ments in short-distance pedestrianism.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

pole shown here Is made from hard
wood boards put together with screws.
The concrete base has core of two
inch iron pipe which extends upward
far enough to make firm connection
with the upper part on which the
house slides. A heavy weight is en-
ployed to hold the house hard against
the roof. BY passing the cord around
the hook of the weight exactly as
shown and pulling it upward until the
weight is clear of the ground. it can
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
APARTMENT HOUSES FOR BIRDS.

The purple or house martin is not
only one of the most valuable destroy
ers of insects. but also is a lovely bird.
with most graceful flight and interest
ing habits. Martin houses are built on
the apartment plan to satisfy the so
cial instinct so marked in martins but
SO conspicuously lacking in most other
birds. They usually contain not less
than ten nor more than twelve rooms,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
Slap at College Professors.

Crawford--You seem to think that a
college education doesn't fit one for the
problems of life.
Crawshaw-l judge by the mess the
average college professor makes of 1t
when he undertakes to discuss public
QueStions.-Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
silenced AdmonItlon.

HAS your husband told you you will
have to economize?" asked one woman.
No" replied the other. Instead Of
Its being my wardrobe that requires
economy, it's now his dinner"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
. n oo 8 . . 8 . Q . 8 . 8 5


aroused tonight by the
bedroom, covered him
he knife your
he friend. Would
him. would
Perhaps will
this instalment
nIments told how Whitaker thinking
de- married innocent girl
country Immediately Five later he
wealthy found the wife,
committed
Whitaker assaulted dark
recuperatng friend, Ember
and charming
mysterious lady living nearby.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

easily be held without slipping while
more secure knot can be tied. A
hook less wearing to the cord and
fully as serviceable may be made from
an acute natural crotch of oak oil
other hardwood instead of iron. Where
this house is exposed to strong winds
it may be advisable to attach guy
wires TO corners of the roof. The pole
may be made Of a single piece of four.
inch galvanized pipe, set in a concrete
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19
Quite in Keeninu.

"Dld you see where the price Of
monkeys has gone up?"
"Just like 'em-aping the rest Of
the world"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

One Of the new electric coasters is
inclosed to retain the heat and save
current.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

An awkward man may not be slow,
yet he always wants a day Of grace.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

and for this reason are relatively COM
plicated. especially If they are minia
lures of elaborate buildings, as is often
the case. Like the single-room houses.
they should be easy to inspect and
clean from top to bottom, and, if pos
sible, should be made proof against
the English sparrow. A combination
of these essentials in plain house
has been worked out by the United
States bureau of biological survey as
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

: What do you think was Drum. c
. mond's purpose In killing Whit {
> aker7 Is there any connection {
. between Miss Fiske and Drum :
. mond2 {
. :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
CTO BE CONTINUED
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-01-19

base. In this case the house should
be cylinder and the roof cone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

Arthur M. Harris. vice president of he firm of Harris. Forbes 6 Co, bankers. will leave for France soon as a T. M. c. A. secretary.