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Evening star., 1919-03-05
Mr.. Macfarland Eloquent.

MIR. Macfarland delivered an eloquent
and impressive speech He told the
distinguished guests that many Citi-
zens of the United States We're under
the false impression that the federal
government pays all the costs of con-
ducting the affairs of the District and
that the people of this city were re-
lieVed of taxation.
The former Commissioner showed
that the tax rate in the District is
higher on an average than the tax
rate of many other important cities.
Mr. Macfarland called attention to the
repeated and continuous efforts of
some representatives to attach riders
to the District bills changing the
half-and- half plan. He said that it
was necessary for citizens interested
in the affairs of the District to keep a
constant watch on such efforts and to
chcckmate them as they arise
Evening star., 1919-03-05

a resident of the District and today I
have been house hunting"
Senator Edge deplored the failure of
Congress to provide funds to continue
the employment service as an agency
to provide work for returning soldiers.
I'VE have more than thirty of these
branch offices in the state of New
Jersey said Senator Edge, land l can
say they have done most efficient serv-
Ice in finding jobs for the boys who
have returned from France. 1t is ex-
tremely regrettable that Congress has
not provided an appropriation to con-
tinue this beneffcent and efficient
service inaugurated and conducted un-
der the direction of our distinguished
Secretary of Labor.
But if the federal government is
unable. through lack of funds, to con-
tinue this service we will find a way
of carrying il on. 1t is beyond ques-
tiOn the duty of the people of the
United States to see that the men who
fought their battles, shed their blood
and endured the many hardships in
cideut to this fearful conflict are
given the means of earning an honest
livelihood when they return
Evening star., 1919-03-05

HemIned Bedspreads, in
many new marseilles de-
signs; only q limited sup
ply at this price; there
fore the early purchaser
has the advantage.
Evening star., 1919-03-05
S1.39
Combinations
Q2r

SIX finish main
: o o X combinations,
in dozens of dainty
models. Some hay.
ing me lace and
medallion trimmed
Nokcs and pants
others Swiss en-
hr"id"Ty trimmed
Evening star., 1919-03-05

Corset covers of
hne bric. in
French styles. with
( and 8 inch yokes
trimmed with Val
.enriennes lace run
through with ribbon
beading.
Evening star., 1919-03-05

einsss% 1:..sfo gssi' @ vi 25C
woven. fast
color quality. in many new
spring design only
limited supply at this
price.
Evening star., 1919-03-05

Sample line Of finest wool skirts, in
big assortment of hapdsonest plaid
striped and novelty mixtures, including
black and white. This seasons choicest
models.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

determined later. For the reason that a large tonnage of ours is being held up it is hard to understand tho release of the ships that we hold.
 The Shipping Board Is undoubtedly preparing to settle up it's business as far as any passenger liners are con- cerned and will neither attempt to run the ships itself or to sell them to firms which operate under the Ameri can flag. Prohibition aboard vessels under our flag Is one of the reasons found for the decision to the minds of several writers upon the subject.
 Great Britain may have a moral and legal right to the ships, or the Peace Council may have the authority to order them returned, if that has been done but it Is rather discourag- ing to note the gradual disappear ance of the shipping that was built up for us during the war. Our flag, excepting upon a few tramps and small steamers, had practically dis appeared from the ocean, even though we were once a maritime na- ton of more than little importance. Then came the war and an assurance that we were again to reach high scale of sea trade. But it appears that that is not to be, we are again on the downward path better eff than before but not as well off as we might be. The loss of the German ships is not great and was more or less expected, particularly after the return to the tankers, but it is a step backward in the policy that is reflected. Even though they were not our property and it was so ruled by the Peace Council we might have been able to buy them had we been prepared to compete in passenger traffic.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

munlty gather about 1t to sing their carols and chant their good cheer it should be doubly attractive for what 1t represents.
 So, if you wish to be treasured of mankind, if you wish to see your fel lows in the grip of the Christmas spirit, if you wish to take part in the expression of cheer go up to the cen ter if only for few moments and take part in the ceremony. You may not pride yourself upon your singing emulate Caruso with success or not you will net be discouraged. song or no song. Go up to the Park on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE,

Providing that there is favorable weather, and it now appears as if there might, the public exercises at the municipal Christmas Tree this evening will be worth attending. An extensive program has been arranged for the observance and the fact that it was impossible to hold a. service at the Park on Christmas eve, or upon the streets of the city, as was the original plan, will make for more interest this evening. All present will be urged to join in the singing and will be fur nished with leaflets upon which the words of the different carols will be printed.
 The manifestation of the Christmas spirit which stands at the center is an extremely pleasing affair. It is small but highly artistic and with it's cheery lights spreads a glow about the busi- ness streets of New Britain which warns the hearts of those who behold When the holiday makers of the conn.,
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
URNING OVER THE SHIPS.

II inexplcable situation has arisen
 he decision of the President to
 over to England seven German kels, of large tonnage, which were ed in American ports at the out ak of the war with Germany. had been interned here and, war was a fact, became our perty under tho power to take over rned ships and enemy goods y were German. the Germans sank cry large number of British ves-
 and the American-he cid ships will some extent. make up for the es There may be no particular hsion to regret their relnquish- ht to England. but the fact. that lat Britain is now holding without, Ear as we know, any assurance of Er return twelve oil tankers, which contended belong to the German neh of the Standard Oil company, Ses the why of giving over what
 hold rather dubious,
 hese ships were seized when they Ee found in mburg, after the aistice was signed Their owners te d trihe obscure and they were
 property, so it was thought, of a man corporation. However, the ndard Oil company is an Ameri-
 concern and the tankcrs were rely operating for the German . nch. Attempts have been made to
 them back without any visible . .llts. The Peace Council may de- that the United States has the ht in her contention and order t they be given to the Standard
 Company. Tn the meanwhile the ps are swinging at anchor in the at harbor in the Firth of Forth. ,viding that the Peace Council does . find that the United States is ,ranted in her contentious of own- 'hip they are to be given to the 'ocinted rowers on a. basis to be X4 n E&
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
THE CHANGE IN LIGHTING
 RATES

Since the publication of a notice in last evenings Herald regarding the plans of the Connecticut Light and Power Co. to change their plan of charges for the use of power in the homes there has been considerable discussion as to how the change will affect the housekeeper of the city in his monthly bills. It becomes evident that the user of a small amount of electricity will pay more for what he gets, while the normal amount will cost about the same and large users will probably get a reduction in their monthly bills.
 Fixed charges will be made to each user of fifty cents, known as a con- sumer charge, also as a demand charge which win be figured at the rate of four cents per month for each 100 square feet of floor space in the area to be lighted. Thus if the home owner has a house with one thousand feet of floor space, he is to expect his
 
 of fifty cents and the demand charge of forty cents Cor one thousand fect) plus the amount of actual energy he uses, or the amount of electricity he burns
 This energy cost will be five cents per l1iloWatt hour according to the announcement of the company. Pre- viously it has been eleven cents, therefore the use of the power is en- couraged and the cost is cut more than onc-half, after the fixed charges ! are paid.> The ordinary house light, 1 forty watts, takes about twenty five hours to consume l1iloWatt, or five 1 cents worth of electricity under the 1 new plan. Previously it burned eleven l cents worth in the same time. It will be seen that, after tho fixed l charges are paid there is not go- ing to be a great cost to consumers, ] particularly if enough electricity is
 used to offset the fixed charges by 1 the saving in energy charge. The l small user, who has but one light, say, 1 in three hundred feet of floor space
 must pay the two constant charges
 which, alone, will possibly amount to I more than the energy charge of elev- 1 en cents per llilowatt had been under 1 the old scheme when he paid for what { he burned and made no pawn lent for 1 the cost of installa bion.
 There is not a great deal to fear by 1 the ordinary consumer in the new l plan as most people use enough light | ing energy to gain by the reduction in
 energy charges, even though they face l 8 fixed charge which had not hereto l fore been in effect
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
1D ALCOHOL AS A BEVERAGE.

usually takes a calamity of great busness to impress upon the hu-
 mind the necessity for avoiding bin dangers, even though repeated nings are given by men who know spread through the countryside hll to read and observe. Tn this ect the population of New England east may draw a lesson from the entable horror of the events of the forty eight hours in Hartford and onn ecticut Valley cities. A death
 of nine was reported among ons of saloon keepers who were hg their trade despite the law, and it proved were selling concoc- which contained large per cent +of wood alcohol, long known as 2llv poison. That list swelled over 1t to thirty-two, twenty-five being Srted from the adjacent cities of olSe and Chicopee.
 here have been occasional deaths lt the country during the past six ths from wood alcohol itself and bus other specimens of home brew. have a large fatality list to point but tho deaths have been so oc- onal in comparison with our large llation that no particular alarm arisen. The blow has had no bondated effect upon q community, as been spread out so that the ef- was greatly nullified,s Now, how
 VIC have concentrated object bn that humanity will undoubtedly l, to it's own betterment
 he source Of the liquor" remains uncertainty as yet, though it is be- sd that several saloon keepers who sold it are known. Who made stuff is a mystery. It is believed
 it was obtained in New York state
 there is great possibility that dealers in wholesale death, mas .ading under the guise of John leycorn, will be apprehendcd be-
 a great while. The retailers are x held on a charge of murder.
 was believed, at first, that sup of the beverage was brought to Britain, but there have been no elopm ents to that effect here. The pected saloon keeper has been ab- led by the police, nothing having h found on his premises, and there Xe been no cases of wood alcohol boning reported at the hospital or local doctors. It is quite evident were any brought here, there was gale of the poisoned "whiskey." We ,ped, luckily, but it is well that we lit by tho lesson in Hartford and up-rivcr cities Repeated warnings C been given against the drinking home brews and liquor, the source which is questionable. Take heed hem before il is too late,
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald or That Date)
December n7, 1894


 One hundred and two pouches and sacks of mail were handled at the postoiIice OF Monday
 Tho Y. M. IT. A. &5 B's new hall is rapidly nearing completion. The roof has been put on and work has been started on the interior. It is expect ed to finish the building by February 1 and will be formally opened by an entertainment.
 Attorney George W. Andrew of this city and Miss Lillian Whiting, for merly librarian at the New Britain Institute, were married at the home Of the brides mother in Hartford last evening.
 A light snowstorm set in last eve ming, but f. soon increased in severity. and at midnight had turned into a mixture of snow and sleet.
 George Grccock entertained his em- ployes and 6 few friends with d. Christmas dinner at his home on South Stanley street last evening
 Russell & Erwin are getting in a small engine to run a dynamo.
 Tie therm om eter this morning reg istered ' below zero this forenoon making the day the coldest one since @ year ago last January. The ther- mometer dropped over 40 degrees in the past eight hours.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
National HapDeninps.

Over 25,O00 residents of Brooklyn registered a protest yesterday to May or Schieren to break the raiload strike which now ties up the city. A petition signed by 1000 people has been presented to the mayor request ing the revocation of the franchise held by the trolley lines. Violence has been threatened if the strike is not ended shortly. Police reservs are held in readiness to prevent rioting.
 NeWark's unemployed are in pit able condition on account of the storm and extreme cold of the past few days. Nearly 300 orders of coal have been distributed among the poor and needy, some of whom are nearly dead from the effects of the zero weather. Thre are 1892 names on the relief list of the unemployed.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
THE TROPICAL.

(Louise Ayrcs Garnett in Poetry.) God has such splendid way Of launching his unchallenged yea ;; Of giving sphery grapes their sheen; Of painting trees and grasses green ; Of crooning April rains that we May wash us in simplicity; Of swinging little, smiling. moons Beyond the reach of noisy moons; Of storying in the honey bee The whole of life's epitome. God has such splendid way Of tempting beauty out of clay And from the scattered dusts that Summoning men who laugh and
 weep:
 And. by and by, of letting death Draw into space our thread of breath.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
CITY ITEMS

Free lecture on Christian Science, Sunday, 3:45, at Lyceum. Sec adNt. --advt 4t
 Mrs. Alonzo Lee Of tilis city is spending the winter in Pasad era, Cal. Miss Lois kirii ham or Cedar street 1T entertaining a few Of her friends af dancing tlIs evening at her home. There will be about eight couples present. #..
 The New Britain Grocors and Butchers association will hold it's regular meeting Tuesday evening at Ss o'clock in the Chamber of Conmerce rooms. Matters of special importance will require tho attention of all mem bers.
 Fellowship suppers which Werss omitted during Christmas week at tho Y. M. C. A. will be resumed this Mon day evening at 645 o'clock, with Rev. Samuel A. tiske, pastor of the Berlin Congregational church, delivering talk on The Meaning Of Faith" large attendance is expected.
 Judgment by default was given the plaintiff in the case Of Segal & Birn- baum Ns. Salvatore Riali by Judge James T. Meskill. Attorney David Ia Nair appeared for the plaintiff. The suit was brought for the recovery ct damages brought a bout through sale of furniture.
 On Monday evening the Americana Zaton committee of the New Britain industrial council will hold it's regu- lar meeting at the Y, NJ. C. A. Repre- sentatiVes from all local factories have announced their intention of being present at the meeting. Talks will be give by several of the members.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

Employees at Fox's theater have pre- sented Manager F. G. Carney with Q gold chain and pen knife and a set of gold cuff links with the initials. "F. c. C." engraved upon. them. The presentation was made to Mir. Carney on Christmas day following the after noon performance.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

The light-fingercd gentry. it ap pears are re5uminC their Drc-war oC cupation. Only last week a societ lady had a new evening frock stolel from her reticu1e.-Punch, London.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
FACTS AND RANCHES,

Stamps are sticking better, innu- cnced perhaps by Mr. Burlcson's OK mple.-BoStOn Herald.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

Baltimore delies the blue laws of l|23. That is quite unimportant compared with the question What are we going to do about the blue laws of 1919 ?-New York Herald.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
ALABAMA FOR PHILIIES.

PhiIadeIphia, Uec. lt.--Ihe PHIIeI'' delphia National league baseball tean will train next spring at Birmingham Ala. according to an announcemel from President Bakers office. The squad will leave hore about the lasf week in February. About 30 players will mako the trip.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

Many a man who is a minori mistakes himself for a quorum Phil adelphia Public Ledger
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
NEW YORK BOY IS CAPTAIN.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 21.--Harold . Golden, right end has been elected captain of the Carnegie Tech football team for 1920. Golden, who is sophomore lives in Olean, N. '.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

A wise man is one who studies har, and learns what not to say.--Wash ingtOn Star.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

ed at the Post On1rs al New brIeSA"
 Rs Second Glass Mall Matter
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

That Wisconsin cranberry bog de signed to yield 10000 barrels of the tart crop a year, should be ilanked on one side by a turkey farm and on the other by one devoted to the growing of sugar bectS.-BoSton Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

'1919'-O yes, that was the year in which we stopped drinking and paid income taxes on the installment plan. Shoe and Leather Reporter
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

Attorney Gen. Palmer's suggestion that the four-minute speakers be re- mobilized to reduce the high cost of living is desperate one, but the public might be able to stand it if no attorneys general answer the call.- Kansas City Times.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

1t is stated that the list of names of statesmen mentioned as likely can didates for the presidency causes great joy to the Hon. Joe Cannon, who is wise, like the devil, not as the Spaniards say, because he is the devil, but because he is so old and eNperienced.--New York Herald
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

The end of the world scheduled for last Wednesday may have been avert ed by a Power curious to see how long La Toilette can keep it up.--- New York Evening Post.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

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New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

The presence of snow and the fact that there is a chill in the air is not enough to silence those whose stock conversation turns to politics. Already there is talk of the renomination of Mayor George A. Quigley and this
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27
Britain Herald.

HERALD PUBLISHING COAPAN1. proprietorN.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

daily Sunday excepted> at n.. at Herald Building. 61 Churon SI
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New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

nations to become shattered an( sprawl in their own dust.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-27

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-25
Charges That Directors
Were Mistredted; Capt.
Henry Answers Foster

Chicago, Ill. March 25.-Charges
that conscientious DIRECTORS were
treated fnhumanely at Camp Funston
and other national army environments
were contained in a statement issued
by Capt Albert A Henry, formerly
attached 70 the office OF the third
assistant secretary Of war. The state
ment replied to charges by MAJ Dick
B. Foster. former supervisor OF well
fare work at Camp Funston. that sec
rotary Baker. Intentionally or unin-
tentionally," had aided the I. ". W.
and other anti-war organizations
The charge that the secretary OF
war ordered leniency for DIRECTORS to
military service or aided pacifist or
CARNATIONS in their program OF block
ing the construction OF our army is
exactly contrary to the facts Capt
Henry said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-25
Disturbances In Egypt
Predatory, Not Political

London, Eng. March % (Via Non
treal)--The recent manifestations in
Egypt were predatory rather than
political and the latest news from
Egypt gives cause for less anxiety.
Earl Curzon, lord president Of the
council, said in a speech in the house
Of lords. a gratifying feature OF the
troubles. he added. had been the be-
havior Of the Egyptian officials, the
army and the police.
Earl CurzOn said the government
had never opposed the desire Of the
Egyptian ministers. Rushdi Pasha and
ABLY pasha. TO come TO England 10
discuss with the British government
the future government Of EgyuL
With regard TO said ZaglouI Pasha
and the other Egyptian nationalists,
who had organized the present move
meut, the government spokesman said
there was no common ground for dis
cussion. The presence Of these men
in England would be interpreted as
evidence that Great Britain was VIII
ing to consider the complete aban-
donment Of its responsibilities
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-25
SAYS Ex-CZAR SHOT AFTER
WIFE. DAUGHTERS OUTRAGED

san Francisco. Calf. March 20
Confirmation Of the execution Of the
former emperor OF Russia and his
wife and daughters. under particular
II revolving conditions by Bolshevik
troops, was made here by Gen. Robert
G. Paris. one OF the first French Of
ficers TO be assigned 10 the Czecho-
SlOvak army in Russia. Paris is on
his way home to make a report Of the
occurrence to the French government.
He arrived here Sunday from Vladi-
vostok
Nicholas and his family were shot
IL the basement Of their house at
erinburg. Siberia. The women OF
the once royal family were subjected
20 dignlties and mistreatment IN the
presence of the former car before the
executions took place. Gen Paris said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-25
DIAMOND A RANCH
WAS RAIDED; INVESTIGATED

Douglas, Ariz. March 25-lIexican
and American officials are investfeat-
ing a report from the Diamond A
ranch, south OF Hachita, n n. that
a band Of villa followers had raided
the Mexican ranch Of the company and
looted it. The extent OF the robbery
VIII not be known for several days. In
all probability.
Fearing a raid and the possibility OF
being held for ransom. the American
foreman and his employees had been
sleeping in a camp, about two miles
from ranch headquarters. for two
weeks. Last Thursday morning. ac-
cOrding to the report. when the en-
plOyes started 20 ride into the ranch
from the camp. they found 10 in pos
session OF an armed band OF BIexicans.
who were lootinE It. The employees
sought refuge in flight, the report be-
ing received here and In Aqua Prieta
from the first Of the refugees to reach
the border.
The Diamond AS Mexican ranch Is
just over the Sonora border from Chi
huahua-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-25
Ansloer the Gail Of The Red Cross for Discarded Clothing
Americas Heroes;
u. S. Casually List

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 25.-
w The war department Tuesday re-
ported 232 casualties IN the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces. including
three men killed in action.
Men from the southwest mentioned
in the list were the following:
Died OF Disease.
Corp. Roy E Cowgirl. Edna. Tex.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Corp. Rulon lie sueur, Eager, Ariz.
Pvt. Oscar Freitags Lavernla. Tex.
Corp Edwin F. Maddux. AtweIl. Tex.
Wounded Slightly.
Pvt. Jesse williamson. Kirkland.
Tex.
Killed in Action.
The following men were killed In
action:
Corp. Bernard F. Denny. HemIoek.
Mich.
Pvt Ignatius samonlinslSL Milwau-
kee, Wis.
Pvt Zuckerman. Brooklyn. y. T.