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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Silly Old Superstitions.

In the highlands of Scotland it is taken as a terribly unlucky sign if a dog should run between the bridal pair on their wedding day, and brides still tell the bees of their wedding and decorate the hives for the occasion, says the Philadelphia North American. In parts of England and Scotland there exists an ancient custom for which no one seems to know the reason, by which part of the wedding cake is broken over the head of the bride and the guests all scramble for piece.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20

tion, is as anxious that it shall add to the comfort and joy of mankind, as he has been that his other inventions be used for the good of the race. Thousands of New Edison's made up in a special form durable enough to stand the hard knocks of Army and Navy usage have been furnished to our boys on shipboard and in camps and are a proof of his generous in terest in happifying the world, with
 out regard for personal gain-for
 these Army and Navy Models of the New Edison are made and sold with no profit to Mr. Edison.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20

The men who broke the German lines in France will break the practi- tioners of anarchy in the United States.-New York Sun
 Fewer shoes may be sold at cur rent high prices, but more of them will be resolved.-Spokane Spokes- man-Review.
 Striking butchers in Chicago are selling steaks for 18 cents a pound. The public will hope they hold out indefinitely American.
 &ss
 The fzzle of the miners strike should convince both radicalism and the government of the power of gov ernment exercised fearlessly.
 The best joke of the season is the arrangement by the senate interstate commerce committee for the dis tribution of the excess earnings of railroads.-Raleigh Times.
 AAS
 Hope the allies will lift the bol- sheviki blockade long enough for us to get shipload or two of Reds through to Petrograd.-Manchester Union.
 A. bale of Arkansas cotton sold Saturday for $1 a pound. At that rate the boil weevil has a right to put on all the airs of a silkworm.- Boston Transcript.
 An institution for the blind in Lon- don has multicycle which can be riden by 12 men, the steersman be- ing the only one required to have hihs sight. If the cost of clothing goes much higher, Gen. Gorgas' prophecy that the white race will flock to the tropics may come true.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 The sky may be the limit with the profteer, but the consumer hopes that his ultimate destination is in the opposite Philadelphia Public Ledger. After our nerves are frazzled by studying law theories perhaps we shall have sense enough to get back to the wholesome sanity of prewar days.-Wisconsin State Journal.
 
 It must be admitted that if Bel gium is going to try only HOO Ger mans it is showing remarkable re- straint. However, if it is going to try only a few probably it means to try them well.-Kansas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
LARGE AUDIENCE HEAR
 MILE. ALICE VERLET
(Continued from page 1)

The climax of the evenings enter tainment was when the room was darkened in the middle of one of Mile. Verlet selections, and the lis teners were left with no means but their ears of determining when they were hearing her voice in double volume, and when it reached them only from the New Edison. At first everyone doubted his own ability to judge, but as her previous proofs were forgotten in the spell of the song, they became more and more convinced that no instrument could sing as this voice was singing, and that Mile. Verlet was making no more breaks in her own performance. Suddenly the lights were snapped on. The audience was astonished to dis cover that Mile. Verlet was not there at all and that the New Edison had furnished the song alone.
 Such miracles are indeed the work of magician-but a most benevo- lent one. For the wizard, who ac- complished this miracle of Re-Crea-
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
"Henrys" and "Harrys."

While know OH. Harry who was so christened with disregard for the more dignified Henry and there may be oth- CT instances of the kind, there seems to be little doubt that the latter Is the parent of the former name. England has always called it's King Henrys Harry" During the reign of Henry VI, who succeeded to the throne in 1422, there was a piece of money coined called the Harry noble, and In the time of Henry VIII there was a tiny coin named the Harry groat. "In Jerusalem shall Harry die," said Hen ry IV.-Chicago Daily News.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
NEW COMPANY MAY
 TAKE OVER B. R. CO
(Continued from page n

common stock therefor. This, in view of my position as receiver, I have been reluctant to do, but in viwe of your urgent request and of the fact that there appears to be no other plan in sight for the protection of creditors have consented to do so, subject to the approval of the court upon a full disclosure of my relation to the transaction, which I shall make in the form of report to the court and to creditors.
 If the proposal meets with your approval, shall present to the court, as promptly as possible a petition for sale of the properties, and l understand that you will undertake to secure the consent of as many as possible of the bondholders to a sale in the receivership proceedings, thus avoiding the additional expense of a foreclosure of the mortgages.
 Yours very truly,
 Horace w. Davis Statement of Messrs. Barnum and Scoville
 New York, Nov. 1, 1919. To the bondholders and creditors of Barnum Richardson Go.
 During the early fall of 1918 it be- came apparent that the Barnum Rich ardson Go. required new financing. A committee, at the request of a large number of bondholders and stockhol- ders, presented a plan, dated Oct. l, 1918, under which the holders of first mortgage, 5 per cent bonds, were asked to exchange their bonds for first preferred stock; the holders of first refunding, per cent. bonds (ac- tually second mortgage bonds) to ex- change their bonds, for second pre- ferred stock, and the holders of pre-
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer service on Thursday even- ing at the usual hour, 7:30 o'clock.
 The Ladies Aid Society will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. A. P. Briggs.
 There will be a choir rehearsal on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. 7
 Regular Sunday morning worship at 10:3O o'clock. Sunday School at 11:45. ....
 Epworth League service at 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Topic, "How may we practice Thanksgiv- ing?" Thanksgiving meeting) Leader-Miss Ebba Lindell.
 There will be Union Thanksgiv- ing service on Sunday evening. Special music by a united choir. Rev. A. M. Griffin will deliver the address.
 Junior League meeting Monday afternoon, Nov. 24 at 3:30 o'clock.
 The Ladies Aid Society will hold their annual sale. and supper on Wednesday, December 10.
 The pastor at the Sunday services thanked all those who in any way helped to make the turkey supper a success.
 Queen Esther Circle will meet with Miss Ethel Barrett on High St. Mon- day evening, Nov. 24, at o'clock.
 The next meeting place of the cottage prayer meeting and class in bible study will be at the home of Mrs. Edwin Leffingwell on High St., on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 25, at 3 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Burmese Marriaue8.

A curious idea among the Burmese is that people born on the same day of the week must not marry. Hence each girls carries record of her birthday in her name, each day having letter belonging to 1t, and all chil- dren are called by a name that be- gins with that letter.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
On DIscardlnu the old.

The great discard the oid beceus@ 1t hns been found insufficient or fai~aL the small because IL Is old. While the former Is influenced by reason. the lac ter is by disgust. Genius wants to da more than Its predecessor; he whs apes genius, merely something difrers ent.--LessinK.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20

The former kaiser of Germany has sawed his 12,000th log, according to anews dispatches. If the coal strike continues he might be able to get a good job in this country-providing one is not too particular.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20

Miss Mary c. Hill announces tl opening of a Photographic Stud at The Naples. Holiday work Speciality. Also postcard photo Work on exhibition at The Maple Miss Hill is a student of u Clarence H. White summer scho of photography.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
The A. G P. Manager Says:

We'll Thanksgiving Time is almost here Get your supplies of of the things you like of Thanksgiving specialts which Will De week-con, Crsnberriss, Nuts Candy Dates, Plum Puddings
 things still going up in cost we are going prices Thanksgiving Grape Fruit Sweet Potatoes Dates Cranberries etc I'm weekly price list late Tn arriving I'll these special low the them and what dandy things can get for your money this Thanksgiving
 quite 1t has been substitutes wherever posbethe that urge upon you mosWhite Kao and Hpote harshmaOw Creme.
 w. C. INGALLS,, Jr.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
LOST

Lost-A gold watch with leather fl between Falls Village and N Haven. Reward for return
 J. K. Mackie, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20

Don't let the price of turkey spoil your appetite for good Thanksgiv- sang dinner.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
SCHOOL NOTES
- nK OF.

It was suggested in September that Departmental Work be tried in Grades 6, 7 and with the Misses E. c. Lindell and M. M. O'Hara as teachers. Miss Lindell teaching read ing, language and history, Miss O'Hara, arithmetic, geography, an all special subjects Although some what e1-Hptical abo" this plan in n beginning we fnd t an improveme upon the "old way" and it may Je ~~, need, |, ess.
 NF,s. thal Laidl- class of ? ,t. l. i'd at h., home in C~arr V. J. N to MT Wt, Oneor': Y. Mir s5~e ! will ,ass at Oneonta
 IT, ,ssie I5-... a stlder th; .@. gas r ;..4 Nov. iG E<~ ? | Orc.t'
 Tho Thanksgiv: ,. cess vii. +:r.A { VI Wedr ..A ight, Nv mil onday mor1,;nr Dec. 1.
 The 2 nior Closs cared sb $35.o0 from the 52. ee given & '"v C. ring.
 A fire escape has been placed on he East side of the school buildin~.
 Elsa Borg spent the weekend in Vast Cornwall, g4est of Rosalie Beauty.
 Catherine and Mary Sweeney .visi- ted in Winsted Saturday.
 Edith Fuller spent Monday in East Cornwall with Miss Ruth Fitch.
 Miss Rose Caravati of Torrington, a former pupil in our school has been spending a few days at her home in town.
 All teachers from the school inn proved the opportunity offered by Visiting Day Monday. Miss Waters spent the weekend in Danbury and visited schools there; Misses Eustis and Flynn visited in Lakeville; Misses O'Hara, Miss Finnegan and Miss Higgins of East Canaan, visited in Great Burlington; Miss Lindell spent the weekend in Waterbury and ob- served school work there Monday MT. Yale visited Gilbert School ir Winsted; Miss Scott spent Sunday al her home in Westfeld and visited schools there; Miss Teague and Miss Roraback visited Searles at Great Burlington.
 Miss Margaret Goggin spent Sun. day in Danbury and visited school: there Monday; Miss Stevens of East Canaan visited in Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS

Thanksgiving Geese, eight to sixteei
 pounds. c. H. Pease, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
SNAP SHOTS

The men who broke the German lines in France will break the practi- tioners of anarchy in the United States.--New York Sun
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

terday, it was generally believed in
labor quarters that the cooperation
committee had made greater progress
toward common ground on which
to meet the farmers representatives
than has any previous union group.
Organized labor was declared by scv-
cral Spokcsmcn to be anxious to get
organized farmers i'm the fold for the
campaign which the workers plan to
wage in the forthcoming election.
Must Have Producers Help
In this contention the statements
made in the declaration, adopted by
yesterdays conference, appealing to
"all of those who contribute to So
cicty to unite in furthcrancc of the
principles" were explained today by
labor leaders to mean that organized
labor must be joined by the "pro-
ducing classes if its victory is to be
complete" These leaders asserted
that the problems faced by organized
labor are as much the problems of the
agricultulist class, because they are
both political and economic.
Against Radcalism
Every pressure is being brought to
bear on the farmer groups to line
them up for labor's program, it was
indicated at federation of labor head
quarters. Efforts, it was said, will be
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24
LABOR SEEKS AID OF
AMERICAN FARMERS
Entire Platform Drawn Up With View
of Making it Acceptable to Pro-
ducers.

Washington, Dec. 14.-American
Federation of Labor officials made
another effort today to establish re-
lations with farmers organizations,
the fedcration's cooperation commit
tee" appointed at the Atlantic City
convention meeting there with the
representatives Of several farmers
groups.
While only one delegate from a
farm organization participated in the
fcdcration's Reconstruction confer
cncc,' which opened yesterday, it was
understood the invitations sent by the
committee for today's meeting were
more cordially received. Federation
officials declined to discuss the CON
ference today, saying that the COM
mitec would make a report to the
executive council Of the organization.
Anxious to Have Farmers Join
In view Of the declaration of prin-
ciplcs adopted by the conference yes
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

an old circus chariot. There was gilt
and holly und evergreen trimming in
pr0fuS!on. Four hoGfcs were attach
ed and upon q sort Of throne in the
center was seated gorgcously at
tired Santa Claus.
"Wcll better start" spoke one OF
the men. "if we want to get to Am.
herst before everybody Is abcd," and
catching sight of q sign on the chariot
Sidney was made aware OF the fact
that to advertise new SOAP this
modern publicity van was touring the
district, giving away samples as hol.
idny presents.
"Stpp into that low space at the
bnck,' he whispered to Edna 1--WE
shall be safe there"
When the unique Santa Claus We
hlclc arrived at the edge Of Amherst,
the lui cring lovers left It unn0t.ccd.
There was a hurried walk to the home
Of n clergyman.
The same telegram was sent by the
hnnpy bride and bridegroom to John
Lane and Martin Freer. 1t read:
Nj. and Mrs. Sidney Frcer wish
th"ir loving friends Merry. Merry
Christmas"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

made to show the farmers that the
conferences declaration against radi-
calism means as much TO the tillcr
of the soil as to the industrial work
en- and that the organized aid Of the
country worker is needed in the fight
against "autocratic control Of monopo-
listic mancuvcring of the nations
raw supplies"
Under Gompcrs' Direction
The whole "platform" Of yesterdays
conference was understood to have
been drafted with a view to making
it as acceptable as possible TO tho
farmers. 1t was the work of the
conservative element Of the American
Federation of Labor and was under
stood to have been prepared under
the personal direction Of Samuel Corn
pcrs, president Of the federation. For
the reason that 1t was put out as a
icclcr for the farmers, Mr.. GOmpcrs
would permit no changes to be made
in it the conference. according to
authentic information.
While it was noted lhat strong
sentiment for some political party
declaration pcrmcatcd the general
conference yesterday, this, as well us
the proposed endorsement Of the new
Labor party, I'll by The wayside be-
cause Of the likelihood that it would
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24
BOY Is ARR ESTED
or DEAD

Atlantic, City, y. j., Dee. ll.-Thc
body Of James NJ. Blake Jrn six year
Old son Of a wealthy Philadelphia in
Surancr broker who was declared by
his mother to have been kidnapped last
Friday night, washed ashore at Vent
nor today. Mrs. Blake has been placed
under arrest.
Mrs. Blake who on Friday NIGHT
crawlcd to the home Of Benjamin Fox
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

"Then you shall hear from me when
have matured all my plans" prom
ised Sidney
There was certain soloce for Sid
ney in climbing the high garden wall at
the rear Of the Lane grounds and gag
Ing up at the window of the room that
held his hearts treasure. He had a
note written detailing his plans and
hopes, and he had almost despaired
of delivering it, when, the afternoon
before Christmas. he observed that
the window was open.
Sidney added n few lines to the
note. gathered up a handful Of snow,
enclosed the note In the white sphere,
aimed, let fly and 1t passed through
the open window
The note had suggested the elop-
ment he and Edna had previously dis
cussed. He had added line, T will
be In the lane Mt eight o'clock. Don't
fail me-"
There was light in that upper win
dow, now closed, when Sidney return
ed. and the lamp was set in pe-
culiar way. Across the frosted Inside
OF pane two words had been scratch
ed, reading: "At eight"
A few minutes later the light was
ext!nguished and speeding figure
crossed the garden, unlocked rear
door in the wall and the lovers we're
united.
Quick" spoke Sidney. at Is a ques.
tion Of getting to n friend Of mine a
clergyman at Amherst"
He clasped Edna's arm and they
hurried down the lane.
The lane the fugitives were now in
was deep with snow. AS they ncnrcd
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

Il large barn with
In which showed q
Hight Sidney drew
Edna through It's
open door.
ave must hide
for q SPELL" he
said, and, as quite
GREATNESS, they
entered the great
rambling struc-
turc, they stared
in anaZcmcnt at,
a scene strange
and striking.
In It's center was
,t.hnl lr.I,,l It1
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

ma. 'Oh. don't let
them do it!" and
s 1 d n ey replied,
"Have you the faith
to believe In me, to
act with me with
out question II 7
find q way to dc.
feat two old men,
who have forgot
ten what Low q
means2"
II have given
you my heart sole
ly and trustingly," /"
a a s W ere Edna
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24
CLOSING OUT SALE

CLOSING OUT SALE
IS inning Wednesday, December II
Az. continuing to Saturday, December
9th inclusive. We will offer our stock
at greatly reduced prices.
rs per cent off on all Shoes, Boots,
Hats, Caps, Underwear, Clothing, Dry
Goods and Notions.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24
SHOES


$14.00 Shoes will 90 for-----S -S1O.5O
$1,000 Shoes will 60 for ------7.50
S8.OO Shoes will go for ---- 900
SOU Shoes will go for -------4.50
$500 Shoes will go for ----3.75
$500 Shoes will 90 for -2.25
$500 Shoes will 90 for --1.50
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-12-24

groceries will be sold at 10 per cent
)ff the regular price.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-20

'or The Palatka Daily
week by carrier.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-20
GULF STREAM CHANGES
MENACE COTTON CROP
(By United Press.)

ABBEVILLE, LA, Dec. 19-The
course of the Gulf stream is believ-
ed to have come ten miles nearer
the American coast during the last
year and probably caused serious
damage TO the cotton crop, accord
ing 10 one of the most prominent
packers Of this section.
Vale has made observations
which lead him to believe that re-
ports made recently by seamen
that the Gulf stream was flowing
nearer the land was correct. He points
out that this years cotton crop was
greatly curtailed because of adverse
weather conditions.
"If the Gulf stream is actually flow
ing so near land, l fear the entire coz
ton growing area is menaced by sue
cession of wet seasons, which, added
to the ravages of the boil weevil and
other pests, will curtail materially the
production and lower the grade Of Am
erican cotton" Vallee said.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-20


nay VINO is NNNETROIT-Judge Todd had many
tlonal history Is today. He ruled Henry Van
rms TACT oHers objection to supporting his
Schoois OF Futna1n afN-law was insufficient ground
counties unique opport, from his wife.----
ED the actual living -
as out so prominently fVSS,-The ship of the
Dife. C1ub" focos rouUb
trenoary, to school pupils is the adoption of BY
Tourist embarrassing. Once Nmbers from marry
rnother-n and heard Champ Clae ticaI order The
for divorce STORY becomes thing or eomposed of
Every person should bird 70 nine-
QUITMAN, MT man. School pupisk are enough
odd Bachelors of the High schooIOnlv bachelors
sailing following ,nsder this Lecture with 81" now
laws prohibiting meree of earnestnS
Ing except in alphebtdo any branch
Unclaimed BLESSINGS J. W.-"Not quite
Splnsters ranging nm, Of Paat nion of latest Am
y, sends word "tbor, attitude ofh fasons, expressed
VI us to go round Jig this wSn wife of the gov
whose names began, st. buth Wales She ad-
''ero club meetngresday nlgtp women to have moth
- the Arcad them.
CO was the OBI MINN.--A rush for
lean and BritisEM OSLER DB In here. Twenty-nine
Lazy Davidso naturalization appeared
Hor OF New Sengland Dec, Rooster recently. On
ed Australian, noted physich first papers had been
W 90 with for several west years before war
- -sning. were considered
-. SLOUD, |
zenship is & or The Palatka Daily
cants for week by carrier.
ne Judge
hose who's,
ed at leas
rJo,i.-, Il \
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-20
RANDOLPH ENGINEER
!, JARRETT ASSESSOR
COUNCIL SELECTS TWO OFF,
GALS FOR CITY'S INTEREST.
Position of Engineer to Continue
From Month to Month as Services
Are Needed.

4, At the adjourned meeting of council
last night Capt. j. H. Randolph was
selected to act as city engineer from
month to month as the necessities of
the city for engineering service arose.
It was pointed out by Alderman Nc
ally that there is immediate neces-
ity for survey of the water and
jewer mains for the city.
The slary to be paid the engineer
will be $l25 per month, it being I'M
derstood that he is to give only such
time as his services are actually need
I'd. This is fifty dollars per month
less than was formerly paid for en-
cheering service.
B. E. Jarrett, formerly city tax as
SCISSOR, consented to continue in this
capacity and was elected. Mr.. Jar
ygtt is more familiar with the assess
t.nent rolls than anyone else and coun-
libwas very anxious to have him con-
tinue.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-12-20
MORE THAN 10000 IN
AMERICA M|LL|ONA|RES
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-Twenty
thousand persons in the United
States now are rated as millionaires,
income tax reports show. The Am
erican millionaire class is increasing
at note of more than 1000 individ-
uals year.
The internal revenue bureau re-
ceived the reports from all over the
country, following the filing of re-
turns for the three months period
which ended Monday. Final re-
ports on the returns are expected
within a few days at the office of
Commissioner Daniel Roper.
The millionaire class includes all
persons whose incomes for the cal
endar year are at least $50,00O,, or
per cent of $1,0OO,0OO. This of
course includes some high salaried
executive whose private fortunes do
rot total 100000.
The millionaire class, as comput-
ed, however. includes many persons
whose incomes were we'll above ST.
100000 a year. Thus for the last
full year for which reports were
available, 81 persons paid taxes on
incomes ranging from 100000 to
100000 a year. The average tax
paid by these persons for the year
was $249,948.
For the same year, four persons
made returns on personal incomes
of at least $5,OOO,OOO each. The av-
erage tax paid by this group was $4,-,
997,731.
In the calendar year of 1913, ap-
proximately $500 persons were rated
millionaires, according to the internal
revenue bureau. In 1915 there were
10000, in 1917 there were 1903.
During the four war years, more than
10000 new millionaires were created I