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New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
ONLY $l25,OOO FOR
 HER BROKEN HEART
Justice Cropsey Reduces Miss 0'Brein'S Award 50 Per Cent

New York. Aug. 1.-The $225,- 900 heart balm recently awarded Miss Honora O'Brien, twenty eight year old typist, by a jury in Long Island City against the eighty-four year-old mill 'Honaire John Bernard Manning for breach of promise of marriage was reduced yesterday to s125.ooo by Su- preme Court Justice Cropsey in Brooklyn on several grounds. not the least of which is that the defendant is very rich but also very old" Miss O'Brien is given ten days in which to decide to accept tho reduction or begin anew her suit
 The romance" of the Irish beau ty" and her aged suitor started in Ireland when she was but "a slip of a girl' and eliminated in arrangements for wedding ceremony in St. Pat
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

rick's Cathedral. Manhattan, hr+ the marriage never was solemnized be- cause relatives of the prospective bridegroom intervened. Thereupon Miss O'Brien instituted a suit for $1,- GO0,0
 After pointing out the disparity in ages of the couple and the admission of the plaintiff that she did not love Manning. and also that there was no period of courtship and engagement" !" Justice Cropsey said:
 ''The plaintiff sustained no loss of social position, no loss of chance to marry someone else and she incurred practically no expense in preparation. Her only elements of damage were her modification and wounded pride and the loses of benefits she would have had.''
 The court then cited a decision to the effect that even mercenary fan cee in case of disappointment may re- cover damages not to. exceed "the ac- tual pecuniary loss of outlay" and added:
 What pecuniary loss has the plain tiff here suffered? While there is no proof of the defendants means his re- puted wealth is from $15,0O0,o00 to S20.00O.000. The evidence shows that the defendant lived very simply. that he was most frugal and economical, even parsimonious. It is manifest that the great wealth of the defendant would not have been of corresponding benefit to the plaintiff. The worldly advantage she would have obtained by becoming his wife would probably have been no greater than if he was worth s1,000,0 ,000."
 In conclusion Justice Cropsey de- clared that the jury was Justified in awarding exemplary damages because of the untruth of the charges made
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
SWISS BECOMING
 HOSTILE TO ALLIES
We'll Defined Propaganda Carried
 on By Germans

Washington. Aug. 14.-Indications that Germany, backed by pro@German clements in Switzerland, has launched a campaign to intimidate the Swiss government and the Swiss people into actively assisting the Teuton cause arc embodied in latest official reports to the state department.
 Secretary Lansing announced that the police of Berne had raided the plant of the Freie Zeitung, Swiss semi-weekly, because it indorsed President Wilson's stand in the war. The belief here is that German pres- sure forced the Berne authorities to take this action.
 Should 1t develop that tho Swiss government openly condones this &C., ton of the Berne police there may be immediate diplomatic complications, because 1t is we'll known that a num- Der of Swiss newspapers are now openly supporting Germanys cause more outwardly than tho pro-Amer1- can F'reie Zeitung supported the en- tente and the United States.
 The neutrality of the Swiss govern.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

ace to break commercial relations with Switzerland;" fifth, "it must be remembered that the dignity and in- dependence of Switzerland are above material well-being,' and, sixth, we must not forget that the state with which Switzerland is negotiating is the one which violated Belgium
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

against Miss O'Brien+ by the " Manning, ''as he admitted o1 stand they were to protect n against the claim. made by the tiff. Such g. Etep," commentes justice, twas as-unjustifed. It VI cious and showed utter disregA
 the plaintin's rights and feelingl
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
GERMAN SPIES ACCUSED.
Investigation of Plot Against Norway
 Concluded.

Concluded.
 Christiania Norway, Aug. 14.-In- vestigation of the conspiracy having for an object the sinking with German ships has been completed, according to the Tidenstegn, and action taken against seven Ffndlanders and two Germans.
 They are accused of having trans ported many explosives from Germany to Norway and stored them at three places here. The accused were paid by the German espionage headquar- ters at Stockholm.
 Buy an Indiana truck.Iadvt.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

Buy an Indiana truck.Iadvt.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
A GRAND BAZAAR.

Two Nights Entertainment, November
20 and Fl.
The Pulpit Aid Society of Bethesda
Baptist Church will hold Bazaar on
November 20 and 81 at the Church.
Program begins at S:15. Art and
needlework will be sold. Booth and
amusement features.
... Three Prizes.
A 49-pound sack of flour, donated by
Mr.. Ralph Watson, for the person SELL
ing the largest number of tickets over
$500. ...
A beautiful doll, donated by Mrs
Georgia Hines, for the child selling
the largest number of tickets.
A doll for the child selling the next
highest number of tickets.
Admission, adults, 10 cents; chill
dren, cents. Advertisement.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
SEN. STOCkWELL DELIVERS
ADDRESS.

The N. A. A. G. p met at ST. Peter
A. NJ. E. Church on last Sunday even
ing. After a short sermon by Rev.
Stovall, the meeting of the National
Association for the Advancement Of
COlored People was held. Pres. B. S.
Smith presided, and spoke on the
Louisville Segregation Case decision;
and it's value to our race. Sen. S. A.
Stockwell delivered the address,. He
said that the recent decision was
not only a victory for your race, but
great one for my race; and it is
the messenger of a new day. He
spoke briefly on the proper enforce
ment of law to eliminate race preiu-
dice and confined his remarks chiefly
to methods of taxation, by which all
would have equal opportunity to en-
JOY the abundant supply of Natures
great stOrehouse. He advised the
Negroes to meet the coming issues
by an intelligent use of their ballot.
Sen. Stockwell made a favorable i'm
preston on his audience and received
a vote of thanks. Editor Smith re-
sponded on behalf of the association.
Sec'y r. A. Skinner read the commune
cation from the national secretary
and editorials from The Crisis. After
the meeting Sen. Stockwell was the
recipient of many congratulations for
his remarks. He is deeply interested
in the advancement of the Negro. His
wife, national leader in the Women's
Suffrage Movement, has gone on rec.
ord for equal rights for all women,
both in the North and the South.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
RED CROSS SEAL CAMPAIGN.

The date for beginning the Red
Cross Seal Campaign has been ad-
vanced from November 18th to No
vember 5th.
DR.. I. J. Murphy of the Minnesota
Public Health association, state man.
ager, announces the following mes
sages just received:
"The American Red Cross valves
the restriction in the contract that no
agent put seals on sales before No
vember 5th.
1--WE understand that man to reach
the soldiers in France before Christ
mas must be mailed not later than
November 18th and preferably at an
earlier date The advantage of allow
ing an early sale of Red Cross Seals
by local campaign managers for
packages going to our soldiers is OBJ
vious. Accordingly the American Red
Cross valves the restriction in the
contract which made November 18th
the opening day, providing Red Cross
Seals be not placed on sale before No
vember 5th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
THINGS NEW UNDER THE SUN

A new spring sprocket for motor.
cycles is said to eliminate the jars due
% irregular power transmission with.
out lesseuing the efficiency of the
motor.
For motion picture projectors
French inventor has condensed the
light in an incardescent lamp in
small area by cOiling a spiral filament
closely.
Explorers believe that Lake Tangan-
vika in Africa is the deepest body Of
resh water in the world, record here
ofore assigned to Lake Baikal in Asia.
BY heating napthaline under pres
'ure in the presence of aluminium
Horde German scientists have pro-
luced an Oil that can be used for IL
uminating purposes.
A machine has been invented for fish
anneries that cleans and dresses sal.
non at a rate of one q second, equiva.
ent to the labor Of 60 expert hand
workers..
The shade over a new electric table
amp can be inverted and used as
cooking bowl, while the stand contains
toaster and grill that can be placed
inside the bowl.
The rear end Of an automobile lock.
,r Of English invention is made of
ground glass, on which cars number
can be painted and Illuminated at night
oy lamp inside the locker.
For fighting fires in small towns q
light but efficient mOtor-driven pump
has been mounted on q carriage that
can be hauled as trailer by any au.
tomobile or horse-drawn vehicle.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
N. A. A. C. P. Benefit
DRAWS GREAT CROWD
"PRo TEN" A GREAT SUCCESS.
PilIsbury House Hall Packed.

The auditorium of Pillsbury House
was crowded on Wednesday evening
by several hundred, who witnessed the
presentation of comedy PRO Tenn
by amateur talent for the benefit OF
the local branch of the N. A. A. G. p.
Much credit is due the entire cast and
to Sec'y R. A. Skinner, who promoted
the affair and was ably assisted BY
Miss Eva B. Walker, directress. John
sons orchestra. furnished the music
for the dance. All participants in
the play did exceptionally well and
their work compared favorably with
the average stock company.
PRO Tenn is a comedy in three
acts.
Sceies.
Acts-One and Three-Library at
Raymond Shepherds.
Act-Two-Drawing Room at Ray.
mond Shepherds.
Cast of Characters.
Henry Leslie-Sec'y Pro Tenn -.
................... w. E. Burton
Raymond hepherd-Retired Mer-
chant .............. William Smith
Oscar Walcott-His Nephew ......
.................. Tela Burt
DR.. Adolphus Blank-Mrs. Shep-
herds Physician -. r.. A. Skinner
Logan-Man Servant. Martin Brown
Bessie Martin-Mrs. Shepherds
Niece ................ Isabelle Ford
Rachel acknowledgements Sis
ter, Spinster. ..... Alice Mason
Mrs. Shepherd, wife of Raymond
and guardian of Bessie ........
Alice Marshall
Lena Bailey-A Friend of Bessie.
49,. Selma Newman
The evening was a great social
event and the entertainment a finan-
cial success. The audience arrived
early and nearly every seat was TAX
en- when the curtain rose. The affair
was in. every way an evidence of the
advancement of colored people.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
PETTIGREW TO STAND TRIAL
Warrant Charging Him With Attempt
to Obstruct Draft.

Aberdeen, s. D., Nov. 16.-Un.ted
States Attorney Robert c. Stewart
states that a warrant for the arrest
OF former United States Senator
Frank Pettigrew of South Dakota will
be served Immediately on Pettigrew
in Chicago.
Mr.. Stewart announced that Petit
grew would be Brought back to South
Dakota to stand trial The indictment
charges the former senator with at
tempting to obstruct the selective
draft and with making anti-war ut
terances, contrary to the provisions
OF the espionage law.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
YOUR PUBLICITY PAYS.

All persons interested in the pro-
gress of their lodges, churches, So
cieties ETC., should value the power
of printers ink They should see
that their secretaries SEND ALL
NOTICES to the newspapers in pro-
per time. They think the Editor
should attend every affair, whether
invited or not, and should know
"What is going on?"-without being
informed. Many exchanges clip from
our columns, and often things done
in Minneapolis get national publicity.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
SUNDAY FORUM MEETING.

The Sunday Forum meets Novem-
Der 18th at Bethesda Church. Miss
Eva B. Walker will read paper for
discussion. Vocal selections by Mrs.
S. G.. Franklin and others. The COM
mittee on Christmas Boxes for the
Soldiers will report
Instead of Quotations" our Ma
tional anthem will be taken up in con-
secutive couplets through the audi
ence. Come prepared! w. c. Jeffrey,
Pres
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
LOCAL NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unless notes are written plainly
and properly arranged they will not
be inserted. Many people send in
notes regardless of names, initials or
composition. Arrangement by the
publisher will be charged for. Free
notices must be correctly written. !,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
NOT OUR Representative.

Philip +. Hale does not in any way,
represent The Twin City Star He is
connected with The Advocate. We do
not nlislead those who inquire about
both papers. Several complaints have
reached us about subscribing for the
Star from Phil Hale" Those who de-
sire The Advocate can secure it from
Mr.. Hale. He has no authority to
solicit for us and those who wish The
Star or The Advocate should get their
choice, without any Misrepresentation.
The Star stands the tests.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
NEGROES TO BE CARED FOR.

The comfort of negroes in the mill
tary service of the country will be
taken care of by the Maria e. Powell
Red Cross unit of Minneapolis, COM
prising Negro women of the city in.
terested in Red Cross work. The
unit had its last meeting Nov. 2.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
Negro AssembIyman In New York

New York, Nov. 9.-The distinction
of being the first Negro assemblyman
in this state falls to Edward A. John
son, lawyer, real estate broker and
former educator. He was elected in
the 10Th assembly district on the re-
publican fusion ticket, defeating his
Tammany opponent by 1923 votes. The
count was: Johnson, 1858; Molony,
(Dem). 3,540: Dutton. (Soc), 1927.
Mr.. Johnson served twice as alderman
in Raleigh, N. c., his former home.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

A NORTH SIDE ENTERTAINMENT.
The North Side Cafe, 723 9Th Ave.
No. offers to it's patrons on Thursday
and Sunday evenings the services Of
Miss Blanche Williams of Austin,
Tex, and Mr.. Dan w. Raynor, who
will play and sing your favorite selec-
lions. Souvenirs for all ladies on
Thursday nights For reservations
call Hyland 1851. Advertisement.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
THE WAY TO MAKE MONEY.

If you wish to add to your income,
you can do so by accepting an agency
for The Twin City Star. Good COM
mission to competent agents. Use
your spare time in soliciting ads and
subscriptions. Only honest and intel
ligent agents wanted Call Hyland
1905. .-~-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
HOW WOMEN BREAK DOWN

BY Overeating.
BY turning night into day; too com.
pick living.
BY using more force each day than
nature generates.
BY taking life too seriously-all
work and no play.
BY hurrying, worrying, fretting and
straining to keep up appearances.
BY always reading medical adver-
tisements and medical books which de-
scribe your symptoms.
BY drawing more out of the physi-
cal bank than Is deposited, which re-
suits in physical bankruptcy.
BY not taking little outdoor recrea-
ton every day. The bow always on
the stretch soon loses it's spring and
elasticity.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
British Ship Ashore OF Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 16.-The Brit
ish transport Dunclutha has gone
ashore after an :ccideat. The Dun
clutha was vessel of 3,SIc sois
gross. She hailed from Glasgow. No
explanation of the transports pres
anca ~ Qiven.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

The fellow who does not take the
Star or ADVERTISE in it, because it's
editor does not come around is
often stealing from himself and invit-
ing a business failure. The editor is
like the rest Of the folks-won't come
around because the guy who runs the
place is a crouch.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Madam Hart, the hairdresser and
milliner, has moved to 305 Thirteenth
avenue south. where she will be
pleased to meet her. patrons. -
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Archbishop ireland improved.
Archbishop John Ireland, who has
been i'll for more than a month at his
residence, 977 Portland avenue, st.
Paul, showed so great improvement
last night that he probably will be on
his feet within few days, attendants
said.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
DO YOU KNOW

reared last summer on the links of
one London golf club?
That in Austria smoking is to be re-
stricted to 25 cigarets or ten cigars
week?
That an onion poultice beats all 9th.
ers for easing neuralgia or rheumatic
pains, sore threats, etc.?
That sal volatile, teaspoOnful to
quart of water, sometimes revives win
dow plants that apparently are dead?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
PoRTERs LEAVE FOR CANAL

PORTERS LEAVE FOR CANADA.
About 4S sleeping car porters left
Monday night for employment on the
Canadian Pacific railway. They will
be employed in the military transpor-
tation service from Halifax to Van
couver and will receive s65 per month,
with board and lodging.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Do not waste your time making
promises to our agents. Send your
money by Express or Post Office Or
der or in cash or postage stamps.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
ELKs' CHRISTMAS PARTY.

Ames Lodge of Elks are preparing
for their Christmas Tree and Enter
tainment for the children, which is
their special charity feature much
looked for by the young people. The
names of children unable to be pres
ent on account of illness should be
sent to w. R. Morris, Secretary, 81S
Met. Life Bldg.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mr.. John Warren died at Stewart 8
Hotel on Thursday. He was resi-.
dent of this city about thirty years
aud member OF Ames Lodge OF
Elks.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Owing to an increase in cost, we
have raised our prices on all compost
ton. Reading notices will be 10c per
line under, one inch and SOC per inch
thereafter.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
ABOUT FATS

The fat Of plants is contained In
the seeds.
At least third of the body's food
should be fat.
Cocoa is the only popular beverage
which has fiat"
Body fat Is Of three kinds-stear
Inc, palmitin and Oleine.
Fats yield glycerin, an essentia
component Of high explosives.
A lOin of mutton has more tai
nutriment than any other joint.
In human bodies the fat is In the
bone, marrow and adipose tissue.
British home grown meat is the sec
end richest In fat, American beint
FIRST.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

THE TWIN CITY STAR will be sent
to any out of town address. SEND
your subscription in postage stamps.
Read your home paper while visiting
in other cities. It's like letter from
home,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

New York Call Barred From Malls.
New York, Nov. 16.-On instruc-
tions from Washington, Postmaster
Patten has issued an order depriving
the New York Call, socialist news
paper. of second class mail privileges.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
THANKSGIVING BALD
Twin City Entertainers
UNION TEMPLE HALL
Thursday Night, November 29.
Admission Csc.
Gibson and Rowe, Managers.

THE STAR is the CHEAPEST and
BEST NEGRO PAPER in the
NORTHWEST. 1t needs 500 more
Subscribers to keep it going. Help
to get us A BIGGER CIRCULATION.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mrs. Edward Pipkin visited friends
in Chicago enroute to Peoria to see
her brother, Mr.. w. M. Scott, who is
recovering from pneumonia.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
Two seIectmen MISSING.

Otto Alphonso Hall and Hobart
Green Fulbright have not reported
to tho local board OF the fourth ward.
They are liable to punishment aid
any information is wanted as to
tier whereabouts.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZED.

Scout Master J. Cordery Batten of
Pillsbury House has organized COM
pany of Negro Boy Scouts. A meet
ing was held Friday evening at the
Pillsbury House. A basket ball team
and other athletic sports will be the
winter features. All boys under 10
years are requested to join. Mr. w.
c. jeffrey is assisting in the move
ment.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17
A CARLOAD OF REINDEER.

A carload of Alaska Reindeer will
be sold exclusively by the Minnesota
Meat Market at their three stores.
40 South Third st.
725 Hennepin Ave.
1909 Nicollet Ave.
Place Your Order Now.
- -Advertisemen Mt.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Fuller Thompson returped from hi
hunting trip this week. He brought
deer as usual.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mr.. J. H. Haygood has opened the
Peoples Cafe at 18th Ave. and Wash
fngton So.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Bobby" Marshall, the veteran foot
ball star. is playing this season with
the Marines. He. Is showing his old
time form.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Sunday, Nov. rs, will be Steward
esses' Day at st. Peter A. M. T.;
Church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mr.. J. X. Love of Walker, MINI
was a visitor in the Twin Cities last
week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Are you a delinquent subscriber
II so, why not send your subscrip-
tion?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

The South Side Barber Shop is now
located at 212 18th Ave. So.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

MIR. ike" Thompson has recovere'
from an attack of tonsilitis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mrs. James M. Graham will spend
the winter in California.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carroll are
residing at 1902 Blaisdell Ave.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

Read the Negro Papers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

SUBSCRIBE NOW.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

In human bodies the fat is in the
bone, marrow and adipose tissue.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-17

The fat Of plants is contained In
the seeds.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1917-08-02
MILESTONE ITEMS.

Everything is looking fine
since the rain.
James McCraw is still working
for alparry,
Lloyd McCalister and Ben
McCraW were in Mt. Grove Sun,
The Sunday School convention
witt be held at Lone Star Sun.
Aug. 9Th. everybody come out.
Singing at Pleasant Hill ever
Sat- night Those who enioy good
singing don't full to come,
Rev. Zuvers will fill his regu.
lar appointment at Pleasant Hill
the second Sun. in Aug.
Dug Hamilton visited his
sister at Cabool last week
IN the darkness as In day light.
On the water as on land.
Gods eye is looking on rs.
And beneath US is his hand,