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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
PROVIDES EFFICIENT FORM.
SANS WYNDHAN Il. MEREDITH

Wyndham r. Meredith made short
talk. and declared that 1t was lot noe
eSsary to reply to the challenges made
by Mr.. iirschbcrE, hut that citizens
would lie ready to meet them when tho
proper time comes lie told Of the
long work Of the CouucirS COMMITTEES.
and how il had finally brought in it's
report. which was designed TO provide
an efficient and economical government
TO replace an inefficient and irrcSpon-
sihlc form which had outSrown its use
fulncSs.
Jesse 6. Duke. representing ycvcnty-
three local organizations. hc said.
strongly opposed the Councirs plan.
and spoke at length on it's various pro-
Visions lie thought the commission
form of government tho best 10 be had
III the General Assembly rejects the
Councils bills il Will establish an un-
known precedent" tho city Attorney
sara IN ms concluding remarks I'm
my long years OF experience in this
body have never known such = thing
10 occur. 1t does not matter that moro
than ne-haif OF our charter is changed,
but ii is not a now form OF govern
mont. since VIC retain all the features
Of the old plan. SO far as the Consti-
tuition is concerned. il is written no;
TO delegate the powers IF the General
Assembly. but 10 restrain that body.
You may pass any bills which do not
go beyond the provisions Of tho CON
sutution There is no valid reason why
tho petition cannot 30 forward and tho
charter election he held. and a. the
s'me time tho Legislature approve tho
amendments requested by the city
Council 10 he in effect while nov
charter is being prepared and submit
ted"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
Acquitted on I.touor ch,r-o

Euhy Coleman. charged with storing
ardent spirits for tn" purpose Of sale
was %cGuiitcd Yesterday by jury in
tn" Hastings Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20

It's tax rate. and some people arc seek
ing to take advantage Of such con-
dition."
Chairman lirschbcrS presented ccr-
tam figures made to the Finance Com
mIttcc of the Council on Monday night.
ana vigorously defended til" Admits
tratiNc Board. lie also charged that
the Council was squandcrinE money.
ana that the tax rate would have been
raised three years ago bat for III"
economical management OF tho board
Inc council has already entered into
agreements. he said. which would re-
quire the expenditure OF Sl.oo6.eeO be-
fore completion. Mr.. ilirschhcr= also
dcclarcd that nc was tho bone of con-
tcntion. and that efforts to beat" him
mad been made in certain quarters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
CHARTER HEARING
AT STATE CAPITOL
continued from First pagc)

CONTINUED from First raEcD
the Council WAS told in November that
the petition should take the place of
that the Council's work should 20 for
nauEht and any reform he delayed for
three years
My organization docs not believe
the Councils plan is perfect but VIC
don't believe that body has sufficient
power to work out a perfect plan. We
do submit, however. that it is "A con.
scicntious plan step forward in the
right"
CHANGES ARR: TO BI;
RATIFIED At THE POLLS
Councilman Carter e. Jones. of Nadi-
son Ward. did not appear to support
the amendments. but WAS heartily in
favor Of the changes. He wanted Su-
prcmc control Of tho city government;
placed in the hands OF tho people
II feel that If this body will allow
the matter TO he :>laccd before the pco-
pic We VIII take tho proper step he
said The people want some change
and No should give il to them. The
Council. which is nothing more or less
than the eyes and ears Of the pcopIc
- not attempting TO stuff something
down the threats OF the voters They
must approve tho changes We recon-
mend before they arc to take effect"
Senator Wcndcnhurs asked why tho
city did not act in accordance with law
approved in 1915 Mr.. Jones replied
mat tho city was not changing it's
form of government but was merely
making changes which were in the
nature of amendments IN tho charter
and not n change in form
II was the effort of the committee.
councilman Fred II. Powell said. to give
form of government b. which the
people could set at any trouble in their
government. The plan had been pre-
scented. he said. after months OF labor.
me principal factor was To provide a
more efficient and co-ordinatcd system
Tor the administration Of the city's
affairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-20
TO Our Stylish Stout Patrons

VIC ask all women who ST W no feel and foar
hat hcF are becoming stout
~. IL Is made after years experiment of
our ground. speak plainly that women who are
seriously concerned may profit
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
But Which Follows Which?

OF course, you may remind me, it
is natural that we should think that
what we do is the right thing, since
in doing it we are following our be-
liefs
Granted, if it were true that our
course of action was regulated ac-
cording to our beliefs. But I am in
clined to think it Is the other way
that our beliefs are regulated by our
actions. We find 1t to our taste to
live in certain way and then wa
form our opinions of the right way
to live upon our own course Of ac-
ton.
No, not all Of us Nor all Of the
time. But many Of us, great deal
Of the time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
"IACK SPURLOCK-
PRODIGAL" AT FOX'S

George Walsh is always welcome in
New Britain, and his new picture,
Jack Spurlock, Prodigal," in which
he will be seen at Fox's theater today
and tomorrow, is destined to increase
his already great popularity to a high
er pitch than it has ever attained. The
picture is adapted from the Saturday
Evening Post story of the same name
by George Horace Latimer, and it is
conceded to contain one of the fun
niest plots that has been screened thus
far in picture craft. 1t has to do with
the adventures of one Jack Spurlock,
a happy lucky, care-free Harvard
student, who, after a night in the cab
arets, discovers huge 4O0-pOund
bear in his bathroom, and he recol-
lccts, after his amaZement has died.
that he purchased Mr.. Bear the even
ing before. Bruin makes things so
lively for the Harvard faculty that
Jack soon becomes an undesirable cit
izen of the campus and is forcibly in
vited to leave the college and return
to the home Of his father. Father
gives him a warm reception-not, and
puts him to work in one of his many
grocery stores. Jack makes a mess OF
things generally by attempting,
among 'lilcI luiuSS W CoIlISI llS
onion market. He succeeds beyond
his fondest hopes and, in fact, buys
so many onions that it is impossible
to sell them, and besides, all the other
employees so on a strike. Jack is in
a. terrible mess with his vegetables
until he happens to run into Colonel
Jackson. The colonel has a formula
for q wonderful cure-all medicine, and
he is in a terrible dilemma, because
he cant get any of the essential in
gredient, which, he confides to Jack,
is nothing more or less than the plen-
tiful onion! Scream after scream OF
wholesome fun and laughter run all
through the picture.
In addition to this hit will be shown
the fifth and most exciting chapter OF
hat king of serials, vengeance and
The woman in which Bill Duncan
and Carol Holloway take the greatest
chances OF their adventurous careers.
"Hungry Lions in a. Hospital" is tho
title of one of those eXCruCiatingly
funny Fox Sunshine comedies which
will add laughter to the program with
the assistance of the big laugh gettcr
Billy West. Those quaint comics, |
Mutt and Jeff. will help out in the
fun department.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
WESTERN FILM AT
FOX HOUSE SUNDAY

Pay Me-" the dramatic fve-reet
feature Offering of Jewel Productions
Inc, with Dorothy Phillips in the
stellar role, will begin it's engage
IA-..t III toX's theater on Sunday,
coming here straight from an unusu-
ally successful run at the Broadway
theater New York, where it gained
the unanimous applause of the entire
New York press. r
This latest melodrama, offered by
the Jewel Company-which is one of
the newest and most important in tho
picture induStry-WaS written and
directed by Joseph De Grasse, from
the scenario of Bess Meredyth. It's
capable cast includes Lon CLANCY,
William Stowell. Evelyn Selbie, Tom
Wilson, Ed. Brown, Claire DuBrey
and William Clifford.
Its story is one Of gripping intcn-
sity, with a complicated plot which,
however, is always made clear to the
spectator by means OF Mr.. De
Grasses expert direction. 1t is a ire
mendous production, with beautiful
extcriors, and some of the biggest
sets ever built for any feature.
1t goes back a tremendous distance
and one sees in the big fight, which
furnishes some moments Of the
tensest suspense, staged characters
in the story pass and repass in front
Of the excited crowd, watching the
com batants, thus the crowd around
the fighters encircles them entirely.
as it would do in real life. De
Grasse shows enough close-ups of thes
fights to keep the interest at fever
heat, but he is too much of a realist
and too much of an artist to fall into
the usual error, and the scene gains
enormously in effectiveness from the,
fact that the 'ring'' in which two
strong men try conclusions with each
other, is a real one. The story con-
Germs the fortunes of two children, !
who grow up in ignorance Of their!
real identity, amid scenes of the early
days in the development of the min
ing country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

may be in need of something's" I
uueried innocently. You know how
impatient she is II she should call
and have no answer"
What Katie Said
Yes, must be hurrying back"
she replied meekly, then sent a re-
turn shaft Of her own as she descend
ed the stairs. I'm afraid poor
Cousin Harriet would get very indif-
ferent care, call many times without
answering if she didn't have her poor
old faithful kinswoman with her.
Katie shot an irrepresslble fist
after her retreating back. I pretend
ed not to see her, but | couldn't ig-
more her whispered comment:
dot old devil, wish she fall over
herself vunce. I like to beat her
oop goot."
Katie" T said sternly, "if I ever
hear language like that from you
again I shall
"Discharge you,' were the words
upon my lips; then 7 rememb ered the
voluntary promise I had made to Jim,
Katie's husband, when he enlisted.
IT will take care of Katie and the
little one that Is coming, and keep
them safe for you when you return"
7 had said I could make no threat
Of discharge to Katie. But I had to
reprove her ebullition In some way.
"Punish you" 1 finished lamely.
Katie looked wiId-eyed and troub-
led at me for moment. Then she
giggled one of her irrepressible
chucl1lcs.
"Vot you do7 You take steeck to
me, or put me to bed no things to
eat?" she asked, then suddenly sob
cred at sight Of my face
"Plees, dear Missis Graham, no be
mad by me. T bad girl talk dot way,
but ven dot old cousin-vomans say
dose mean tings to you T could
keel"
She raised her arms above her head
in a sudden passionate gesture, then
lowered them, and quickly turning,
hurried down the steps and out Of
the barn. I watched her, troubled,
for a minute. How was I ever to
guide Katfe's turbulent, undiscipHned
nature? I always had the same I'm
easy feeling concerning her that I
would have had were a package OF
high explosive near me-
I turned to William, who was still
standing In the corner where he had
gone to escape Cousin Agatha's min
istratfons. In one hand he still held
the end of the bandage she had start
ed to undo. His sudden movement
together with her loosening Of the
bandage, had started the blood to
flowing again In that particular cut
I saw that that part of my work
would have to be done over again.
When [ had reffnished the reban-
daging, and William was once moro
resting upon his cot, something upon
which I insisted, although he protest.
ed his complete recovery, T waited,
with nervous, CONSTRUCTED throat, for
his revelations concerning Grace
DraDor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

ALL STAR CAST IN
SHOW AT PARSONS

The seasons most brilliant dramatic
event is William F'aversham's all
star production r. c.. Cartons spark
ling comedy, Lord and Lady Algy,"
at Parsons theater, tomorrow, mat
inee and night
William Faversllam is seen as Lord
AlGernon Chetland one of his most
successful roles, and Maxine Elliott
makes her return to the American
stage as Lady A1ge1non. Irene Fen
wick is seen as Mrs. Tudway, the ro-
mantle, novel-reading wife, and Mac
lyn Arbuckle, as her jealous husband.
A notable company of so players is
seen in the support of these stars
including Florine Arnold Lumsdcr
Hare, George w. Howard, George
Fitzgerald, Philip Leigh, Frederick
Lloyd and Mrs Edmund Gurnoy.
Lord and Lady Algy" will be seen
Of Chicago.
ooh, LCokt' a new musical comedy
which was hooked for appearance at
Parsons thCater the first half Of next
week has been cancelled NIcssrs
Carroll and Sheer, the producers,
found it impossible to finish the pro-
duCtion in time for the opening here.
The play was written by James Mont
eomcry, author of Going Up"
Every Good Eddie appears at Par
sons tonight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

says it is his best, and he ought to
know. It's vitality, its freshness and
yet its commonplaceness make it one
in which everyone can be Interested
Commonplace, it truly is, although in
this case the word is used in a diff
fcrent sense than ordinarily. Tt can
be said to be so because it strikes in
every home where there is a son and
daughter. Then, as to photography,
which is an important feature of
every picture Scenes that take ones
breath away are filmed without
thought as to expense.
The company needs no remarks;
everyone who saw the picture will
vouch for the quality of the actors
and actresses individual work. The
big picture is the talk of the town.
Last night, because of lack of room.
crowds were turned away, and, while
regretful, the step was Il necessary
one. Every bit Of space was taken
and standing room was at a premium.
This afternoon and evening undoubt-
edly there will be a repetition, and the
policy Of first come, first served will
have to be used.
On Saturday, to give more persons
a chance to view the spectacle, a con-
tinuous program schedule will be put
into effect.
on the same program will be Larry
Simpson and Company, presenting Il
comedy sketch that brings roars upon
roars--'"Thc Road to Reno; BESSIE
Lester a coincidence with personal
ity and Termini and SaulS two boys
with a violin and accordion. getting
better results than ordinarily. Tho
Lyceum Weekly and other pictures
will also be presented
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast
Fruit
Dreamed Potatoes
Pop-OVerS
Coffee
launch
Noodles With Cheese Sauce
TapiOCa Pudding
Tea
Dinner
Cream of Potato Soup
Fish Pudding
Sweet Potato Croqucttes
Stcwcd Celery
Nut Salad
Brown Betty
Coffee
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
CIVIL WAR STORY
ON KEENEY'S SCREEN

For today and tomorrow, Keeney's
is showing Thomas H. Ince's greatest
production. ''The Battle of Gettys-
burg stirring story of the DAYS Of
81. The story deals with the perils
Of Northern spy who was sent into
Southern territory to gather infor-
nation on General Lees expected it ,
vasion of the North. He gets bacI, to
General Meade's headquarters just be-
fore the battle of Gettysburg. The
battle scenes in the picture are Won
derful especially Picketts charge on
Cemetery Ridge. Thousands of sol
diers, cannon and cavalry are en-
ployed in this picture to present tho
true atmosphere of the Battle &C
Gettysburg. Louise Lovely is shown
for the last time tonight in her latest
Butterfly production. "Painted Lips
The story of n girl who is brought
down to the underworld through
strange circumstances. A new chap
ter Of the Hidden Hand" serial, and
the CONCENTRATING Current Events, with
other short comedies and dramas arc
also shown On tho bin. The vauGe-
vile headIiner is THE us" with a
carload of special scenery and me-
chanical and electrical effects, show
ing SCENES in War-t time Germany and
the Ills on the high seas looking for
ships. The other acts consist Of "I<id-
land" with a cast of -; F'arrel and
Lewis. blaci<face comedians, and the
Bartinos in a novelty act. The show,
taken AS whole, is the biggest and
best shown in the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
THE AUCTION BLOCK"
LYCEUM TOPLINER

Rex Beach's greatest novel, "The
Auction Block" picturizcd under the
personal direction Of the author and
released through GoldWyn, Americas
biggest producing company, amazed
and thrilled huge audiences yesterday
afternoon and last evening at the
Iyceum thcater when 1T was thrown
on the screen for the first time in
this city. Realization OF the real
power of motion pictures probably
dawncd upon some people TOT the hrst
time with this big feature being of
fered reel after reel with intoxicating
grandncsS and gorgoousnesS.
Analysing this big feature in its vari-
Gus aspects, take first the story Beach
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
How William Outwitted Cousin
Agatlla'a Curiosity

I made q quick, protesting step
forward as Cousin Agatha began to
undo the bandages I had put around
William Trumbulfs head | knew
il she once got a glimpse of the
straight extraordinarily from a knife
ON the poor old chaps Uranium, she
would know that my story of tree
limbs grazing his head was untrue,
and she would never rest until she
had ferreted out the truth concern
ing his wounds.
But I wouldn't have been in time to
prevent her getting at least one BAN
dage off if William himself had not
thwarted her intention. With an
agility surprising in q man Of his
dwarfed stature and clumsy oking
limbs he put his hand to the bandage
she was lingering, literally snatching
it from her grasp, leaped from his cot
bed, rushed across the room, and
stood literally at bay in the corner.
'1f it's jest the same to YOU
ma'am,' he said alphabetically Il
don't want nobody to monkey with
them bandages. Mis- Gramie, she put
an they feels awful comfortable now.
7 don't want 'cm fetched. I'll be
all right now-don't need no more
doctorin'. I've bin hurt much worse
than this. Wunct when I was a boy,
he'd my head split pretty near
open, an Nav she didn't have nuthin'
but cobwebs to stop the bleedin', an
| come out jest fine"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
SIDE TALKS
The Golden Mean

"Of course reasonable attention
to your health is a good thing" said
my neigh Dor. ''I never eat late in the
evening, and 1 don't believe in drink
ing more than one cup of coffee
day and I can't digest hot bread. But
all these notions that some people
have are tommy rot The thing is
to go far enough and not too far
In other words just as far as he
goes
1t Really Is Very Funny.
The naive way in which people as
sumo that the stage to which they
carry any line of action is just far
enough, would be annoying if it
weren't so amusing.
Take the matter of etiquette. AL
most everyone thinks that a certain
amount Of attention to etiquette is a
good thing, but that too formal OBJ
servance Of all the rules is foolish. AS
to tho amount Of attention to eti-
quette which Is good, they vary ac-
cording to how much they themselves
have been accustomed to pay.
They All Think They Go just Far
Enough.
Or take the matter Of housekeep-
ing. Is it better to make the keeping
Of your house imm aculate tho first
consideration in life or to make it
secondary to other considerations?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

may be in need of something's" I
uueried innocently. You know how
impatient she is II she should call
and have no answer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

TO dry a wooden sweater so it Will
not lose its proportions, shape IL
while it is wet and lay it fiat on
folded Turkish towel. A vest should
be hung on a coat hanger.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

When one buys a chiIds dress,
otherWlse good but with poor ma
ch1ne sca'lops on it, one can regard
the scalfops as padding and work
over them with excellent effect.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15
A Barbed Shaft

I saw Cousin Agatha give q fastidf-
GUS shiver at the tale of the cobweb
treatment Then she eyed William
malevolentlv
How very toucring!" she said,
turning to me. you really ought to
appreciate such devotion, Margaret"
Cousin Agatha, has one virtue. She
knows when she has been outwitted.
She realized that she could gain no
information from William or me. and
knew by the lowering expression on
Katie's face that tho only answer
Cousin Agatha would get from anv
questions she might put to Katie
would be my little maids stereo-
typed reply when in sulien mood:
II know nottings, nottings."
| couldn't resist the temptation to
send a little barbed shaft in Cousin
Agatha's direction. especially as she
appeared TO be waiting for Katie be-
fore starting back to the rouse.
Aren't you afraid Mother Graham
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

Revers are Worn only on one side
of the dress and they are of a con-
trasting color
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

Cheese Sauce-This is made by add
ing to a pint of white sauce sra ed
cheese. the exact amount varying &C
cording to the strength of the cheese
and intensity of flavor desired. Tho
paste is boiled in Saltcd water until
tender. drained and mixed with the
sauce, then kept hot for at least ten
minutes ia absorb the desired flavor
Sweet Potato CroduettcS-BOi1 some
sweet potatoes, then drain, peel and
mash. To one pint beat in one table
spoonful butter, salt and pepper to
taste. As soon as they can be han
died, form into croquettes, dip in egg
and crumbs and fry in smoking hot
fat
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-15

Women differ very widely on this
question and almost always they rec
ommend the course they themselves
follow.
There is such thing as being too
lax on Sunday and there's such a
thing as being too strict" says my
neighbor. Nov I with that pecu-
liarly and unconsciously self-satisfied
accent on the y believe in going to
church once a Sunday, but I spend
the rest of the day doing about as I