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New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
THE WIRES RETURNED.

After a year of virtual government ownership under the war emergency the telegraph wires are again the property of the companies which were responsible for the upbuilding of the systems. Postmaster General Burle- sons experiences as a regulator of telegraphic communication routes is at an end. In a chant of thankfulness the companies have issued notices, all promising better service and one reduction in rates.
 Labor and construction has un- doubtedly increased the running ex-
 penses of the companies during the past year. Operators are receiving much higher wages. Notwithstanding the companies say that they will be able to give patrons much better
 service and the consequence of the lowering of charges by one of them
 will probably be that the other great company with connections all over
 the country will also bring down it's
 charges. Competition should enforce this.
 Government ownership, long dream of the idealist, will receive a strong setback, or an argument in it's favor, during the next year. We all ! know what conditions were with the | companies during the war and all have had some experiences with the
 wires while Federal authorities were 1 in charge. Business and government
 matters overloaded the systems to 1 some extent making Service worse than it might otherwise have been but it is positive that there was none 1 too good facilities offered to the gen. eral public. Now we are to see what l private mana cement will be able to do in offering us what we wish. Com petitive concerns are bidding for our l trade. The rates and deliveries will l bear watching as a study in the pos
 sible benefits or drawbacks of Fed ] eral management of public service 1 corporations.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

''The Republican organization"
 the witness went on, "has in
 dulged in plenty of islander, di-
 rected at the President of the
 United States and you should be
 sportsman enough to stand mild
 criticism. This isn't marker to what's coming"
 If you do there will be an in
 vestigation by the House, the
 chairman interrupted.
 "Fine!' the witness replied,
 "I have quite enjoyed myself this
 evening""
 The above conversation as reported by the Associated Press marked the windup of an inquiry instituted when Homer s. Cummins, of Stamford, and also of the Aircraft Board, had the temerity to allow his Publicity Com mittee to brand a trip to the West coast in connection with an investi- gation into aircraft production as g. "junket" We can readily imagine that MT. Cummins did indeed have a fine evening. We do not desire to insinuate that there were any deals of questionable character going on in the West where the spruce for the aeroplanes was forthcoming but we are assured that, if there were, the ordinary Congressional committee would not discover it without outside aid. Mr. Cummins' contention, made at the same time, that expert account ants should have been sent seems most apt
 The. desire for vacation is upon us all, it would not be impossible that the Congressmen felt it when the "spruce' prCpc sition came into the limelight. The desire for adventure was upon some of us a year or so ago and adventure, at that time, meant getting into proximity with the war We wonder if some of the Congress sional trips to the war zone were not 'junkets." If not, what twas accom- plished by them? They are bare of results as far as we know and we are moderately certain that the individu- als who took them knew little about what they were observing. Probably many of the "trippers' were Demo- crats. That seems more or less sure. Now, it is the Republicans turn. Also, as MT. Cumnlins said,' it may be the DemocratiCr turn for mud throwing, his attempts at which met with such startled response. The whole thing is amusing that's all. Some day: some one is going to accomplish something with these Investigations Good luck to them.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
25 YEARS AGO (From the Herald of that Dateb
Wednesday, August 1, 1894.


 Late yesterday afternoon Con- stables Rawlings and Gibney assisted by Special Officers Coffey and Bam- forth raided William Sierings' place but no liquors were found.
 w. F. Delaney has been retained as counsel by Michael Eagan whose place was raided last evening by Off, cer Coffey.
 William Farley is spending a week in Pittsfeld, Mass
 Misses Mona and May Nagle of Union street are visiting in East Hartford.
 Miss Nellie Darling of Waterbury is the guest of the Misses Eagan of Ire mont street.
 The captain of the Stars of Lafay- cite street called at the office today and stated that the Herald was in er- TOT yesterday in giving the victory to the Washington street team. ~. The Stars really won by a score of 10 to 8. The Coyle brothers were the bat tery of the winning t=am and Willie Bemis put up a rapid game on first base. Willie is eight years old.
 The beer seized on Bert Twining' s team Saturday belongs to parties in Hartford. IT the beer IS spoiled while in the city's possession the Hartford
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

sion to make public facts regarding profits in foodstuffs.
 In the final analysis, as we have often said ,profteering by the larger interests is to blame for the all around rise in price. It is indirectly to blame for the labor unrest There are other contributing factors to the troubles of labor but high prices is predominant we are confident. Ther the checking of protiteering is the task of Con- gress W Whatever the Ueans, it must be done and done before we resign ourselves to an increasing scale, and strike for more wages to meet this scale, thereby starting the merrygo- round again.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
WALNUT HILL TO
 HAVE BIG MIDWAY
Old Home Week Celebration to
 Center There

The most definite step toward formulating plans for the Old Home Week and reception to the returned service men was made last evening when the board of park commission CTS voted to allow the carnival to be held on Walnut Hill Park. Repre- senting the general committee i'll charge of the affair were Mayor George A. Quigley and Eugene J. Porter. William w. Hanna, chairman of the carnival and concessions com mittee, explained in detail the need of having such a site as Walnut Hill Park for the proposed affair. In ex- blaming his plans so far, Mr. Hanna said he proposed to have at least 40 concessions in the midway. He pro- posed the erection of bleachers which would provide adequate accommoda- tions' for the baseball contests and the fireworks display.
 Park Board Faces Deficit.
 Chairman w. F. Brooks, of the park commission, said that that body did not desire to stand in the way If the proposed event, but he said the fact that the park funds were almost depleted must be borne in mind Superintendent Ralph P. Wainwright said that the park commission faces 3. shortage of $500 at the present tinde MT. Hanna said that any dam a ge incurred and the cost of placin g the park back in it's original condi- tiolt at the close of the carnival would be borne by the committee. MT. Brooks said that the lawns would be damaged on the midway. E. J. Porter brought out the fact that in view of
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
the lateness of the season most of the grass will have disappeared.
 Not in Favor of Midway


 Mayor Quigley spoke of the en- dorsement of the celebration given by the common council and he stated the sum allotted by that body for the pur- chase of service badges to be given to each soldier and sailor. Mayor Quigley said that the celebration will be the means of bringing back to New Britain many of it's former residents and, by holding the affair at the park, the real value of it would be appre- ciated by the public. MT. Brooks had no objection of fireworks, baseball and band concerts on the park, but the midway did not appear to meet with his entire approval He said that the roadway between Park place and Vine street would resemble a horse show. The permanent damage to the park was the most concern on the part of the commission, MT. Brooks said.
 Box Luncheon Planned.
 MT. Brooks inquired about the serving of meals to the service men, MT. Porter said that the idea of hav- ing a barbecue has been abandoned and a box lunch would be provided instead.
 
 by MT. Brooks, said the money for the midway would be raised through the taxation of concession holders, who will operate their places on a percentage basis. MT Hanna also said that adequate police protection will be provided. Sentiment for the responsibility of the midway was heard and to MT. Hanna was entrust- ed the care and conduct of the midway.
 Postmaster W. F. Delaney was heard relative to the laying out of mile cinder track, where the pro- posed athletic program can be con- ducted. MT. Delaney spoke of the conditions that urge such a track, pointing out that athletics are begin ming to play an important role in the life of the local manufacturing con-
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

cerns. He mentioned the beneficial results which accrue from athletlc sports. MT. Brooks said that such a proposition would be big burden,
 owing to the expense for a temporary
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

undertaking such as was outlined, to which MT. Delaney answered that if was the idea to make it 8 permanent athletic field. No action was taken in regard to the matter.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

to be feared by ther innocent by stander than by, each other.-Wash- ington Star.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
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ne only profta ble advertising medium in the city. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
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parties are going to bring suit against New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01
FACTS AND FANCIES.

From the news from Washington nowadays you might think the Poto- mac had been renamed the Rio Grande.-Savannah News.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-01

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'HEH' -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
Tells How Harrisburg Boy
Met His Death Overseas
After War Had Ended

How George Fitzpatrick. 10 South
Thirteenth street, met his death jan
uary 16, is told in a letter just re-
ceived here by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
f. Mcfarland, 1417 zarker street,
from their son. Corporal James Nc
Farland. Battery f, 10S Field Artil-
lery. who was a close friend of F'itz-
patrick. Both boys left Harrisburg
with the Governors Troop, and were
transferred to the Field Artillery, go
ing overseas together. Fitzpatrick
was widely known here. and the news
of his death was a shock to numerous
friends. The letter was written at
Parne, France, January 20. The let
ter follows:
''I am greatly grieved to have to
write that my old pal, "Fitz.'' will
not be with us when we return. He
was in a truck coming back to camp
when the accident occurred. He was
on detail to bring in motor trucks
and left us several weeks ago. 1t
appears that he and a chap named
Gable, of Battery C. were riding in
the rear of the truck and seated be-
side him was his assistant "Fitz"
and Gable were instantly killed while
the other two were wounded or rath-
er hurt when they lost control try
ing to avoid an obstacle in the road,
the truck going over a bank. "Fitz"
and Gable jumped but the wrong way,
the truck turning over on its side
with them under it.
They were buried at Sanmur, the
big United States Artillery training
camp, with full military honors, in a
regular casket with an army chap
lain conducting services. The acct
dent occurred January 16, 1919.
Il have lost one of my best and
warmest personal friends. Express
my deepest sympathy to his mother"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
Many to Hear Expert
on Housing Speak at
Commerce Chamber Lunch

The importance of making reser-
vations for the mem bership lunch=
con of the Harrisburg Chamber OF
Commerce before 9 o'clock Friday
morning was emphasized at the
Chamber of Commerce offices this
morning. The speaker, Joseph G,
Leland, Sd, who will talk on The
Nations Part in Industrial Hous-
Ing" is an authority of such high
standing that it is pointed out no
accommodations can be made for
members who fail to make their
reservations before o'clock.
Mr.. Leland will make his address
at noon Friday. in the ballroom of
the Penn-Harris. He is one of the
foremost housing authorities in the
country, and as vice-president of the
United States Housing Corporation
he has had direct charge of the ex-
penditure of the fund of 10000
900 appropriated by the govern
ment for industrial housing. The
meeting will be held in conjunction
with the joint convention of tho
Pennsylvania Housing ad Town
Planning Association and the Penn
sylavnia Conference on Social
Welfare, which will be held in Har-
risburg February IS, IA and 10.
The delegates to the convention will
be the guests of the Chamber at
the luncheon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
CLEMENCY TO BE
GIVEN AMERICAN
WAR PRISONERS
Courts Martial Sentences to
Be Revised So as to
Pardon Many

WashinEton, Feb. 11.-Revision Of
sentences imposed by general courts
martial for ofrenses committed dur
ing the war is to be made by a board
of officers constituted in the office of
the judge advocate general of the
army. Secretary Baker announced
that the result would be "a substan-
tial reduction of the sentences in
nearly all cases save those of the
gravest character. or where aggra-
waited circumstances exist"
The exact number of military pris-
oners held at home and overseas who
might be effected was not made
known, but Mr.. Baker recently in
formed the Senate that $4,000 trials
by general courts martial had been
held since the beginning of hostilities.
Approximately $4,000 minor cases
were heard by special or summary
courts.
The cessation OF hostilities and
the return to conditions approximat-
ing those of peace" said Mr.. Bakers
statement, render it just and proper
that clemency be exercised towards
prisoners convicted by general courts
martial for offenses committed since
the beginning of the present war"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
Don't Be Bald
How to Make Hair Grow Strong,
Thick and Lustrous.


Few of us get bald in a day and
we all have ample warning when our
hair is thinning out. .....
Partisan sage is a most efficient
hair invigorator, but to immediately
stop any further loss of hair and
quickly start a new growth it must
be rubbed into the scalp so the
starved hair roots can really absorb
it and get the vital stimulation so
badly needed. You will surely be
delighted with the first application,
for your hair and scalp should look
and feel roo per cent. better.
Partisan sage is not expensive.
It's q scientific preparation that sup
plies all hair needs-a clean, non
sticky, antiseptic liquid that is sold
by Kennedy's Drug Store and at drug
and toilet counters everywhere with
guarantee to give you perfect salts
faction or money refunded.
Good looking hair is half the hat
tie in any mans or woman's per-
sonal appearance. Neglect means
dull. thin, lifeless hair and finally
badness, while a little attention now
insures thick and lustrous hair for
years to come. No matter what
your hair troubles try a Parisian
sage massage tonight-you will not
be disappointed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
MiddtetOUn

Harry Bishop, eight-year-old son
Susquehanna street, underwent an
operation upon his throat AT his
nome yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Fuller Bergstresser was tar-
her birthday by the Iadies' AId
Soclety OF st. Peters Luthera n
Church. 9 II
a. I. Stamy principal of the Gem
trai grammar school, resumed his
@ uuts yesterday morning after a
Mary E. Shenfeld was granted a
aiVorce from her husband. Irwin
Shenteld. by Judge Maxwell, of Bed
ford county.
= colonel Ellsworth Camp No AZ
sons OF Veterans, will take in a
class OF new members in their lodge
rooHl IN the u. A. r. hall, Emaus
street, this evening.
Miss Marian King, daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. George I. King. was
given birthday surprise party at
her home in North Union street
Dancing was the feature of the
evening entertainment. Refresh
AhNhNo NSiS oCINGu.
A special meeting of the Jitrev
Club was held at the home of Miss
Grace Brestle, North Spring street
last evening. e"
The Sunday school class taught
by j. B. Martin. of the Church of
God Sunday school. will hold ifa
regular monthly meeting in the lee
ture room of the church this even
ing.
Mrs. Edward Shireman. of North
Catherine street, has gone to the
White Haven Sanatorium for her
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Woodward
who resided in the Mish property
North Union street, left YESTERDAY
for Washington. where Mr.. Wood
ward, who was employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has been transferred.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Home and Foreign Missionary
Society of the United Brethren
Church will be held at the home Of
Mrs. Harrison Kelsey. 144 East
Water street. this evening. and the
thank offering boxes that were Civ
en- out some time ago will be re-
turned. The leaders will be Mrs.
Jennie Detweiler and Miss Alice
Sides.
IY.a MeNailss Cold Ta hIat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
Obstructionists May
Cause Removal of
Peace Conference

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE question
OF moving the peace conference
from Paris to a neutral country
may be considered by the con-
ference III what is characterized
as the obstructive policy OF the
French press and certain French
officials continues, 1t has de-
veloped.
Representatives of various
other powers taking part In the
peace conference, It Is declared,
believe that tho work of the body
is being greatly hampercd
through unfricndIy criticism by
the French press of various
leaders in the conference. They
are represented therefore as in
clincd to consider the removal OF
the conference if the hostile atti-
tudc of the French press is main-
tnincd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
JEWISH PLAN OF
COMMONWEALTH
FILED IN PARIS
Peace Conference Has Def
mite Proposal as to
Palestine

Paris. Feb. 11.-A definite pro-
posal has been filed before the peace
conference favoring the eventual
formation of a Jewish common
wealth in Palestine on the lines al
ready suggested by the American
Jewish Congress.
The document was signed by rep
resentatives of the World Zionist
Organization, the Zionist Organiza-
tion OF America and the Zion Or
ganization of Russia on behalf of the
Jews in Palestine.
The Supreme War Council, in
which Marshal Foch and other mill
tary commanders sit with the coun-
ell of the great powers. continued
yesterday the discussion of the terms
for the renewing of the German ar
mistice, without reaching a decision.
At the same time the league of
nations commission virtually COM
pleted the final draft of that project,
assuring its presentation at a plen-
airy session the latter part of the
week.
Rcparation Committee
The text of the official communi-
cation issued last evening on the
session of the committee on repara-
tion says:
The committee on reparation
met this morning at the ministry of
nnance, with Al. Klotz in the chair.
AFTER naming the members of the
dfferent subcommittee, the COM
mittee began the discussion of the
principles upon which rest the right
10 reparation. and the examining of
tne memoranda submitted by the
different delegations.
William NJ. Hughes. (premier of
Australia). set forth the considera-
tions upon which the british men,
orandum was based"
Society OF Nations Meeting
The following official communica-
tlon was issued as follows:
The seventh meeting of the COM
mission of the League of Nations
was held this morning at 1890
clock at the Hotel Crillon.
AT this meeting the commission
nnlshed their first reading of the
draft under discussion. In addition
the drafting commission, to whom
the commission had entrusted the
revision of certain articles of the
draft made its. report. The meeting
adjourned at lis p. m. to resume e
It's work at 1880 o'clock tomorrow
morning
Though certain of the earlier ar.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11

grandsons marched away at the call
of President Wilson. Only one OF
them returned and the star OF blue
Allison home. 1.-THE Girl He Left Be-
hind" at the Orpheum tonight and
tomorrow matinee and night. tells
the story of these two old friends and
enemies: but the girl in the case :
the girl he left behind-they both
called her "Betty"-is the one and
only link that can mend the broken
chain of old friendship.
The play comes recommended as the
most beautiful wartime story of the
year. and is promised as the red letter
event of the season.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
Private Alfred Pierce Is
Home With Many Wounds

Private Alfred Pierce. formerly of
turned to Harrisburg after a series
of adventures overseas which took
him many times to deaths doors, and
ended when a high explosive shell
shattered his forearm and the fumes
from gas shells made 1t necessary for
him to drop out of the ranks and go
to base hospital. He has been un-
der treatment in base hospitals in
this country since his return, but
now is on the road to complete re-
covery. He is widely known here
as q member OF the Pine Street Pres
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
MARRIED AT MARYsyHLE

MnrySyllle. Pa, Feb. 11.-John H.
Barrack and Miss Sara C. Klinger
both of Duncannon. were married on
Saturday evening at the Trinity Re-
formed Church parsonage here by the
pastor, the Rev. Ralph L. Hartman
They will make their home on a farm
near Duncannon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11

They became enemies for the sec
ond time, these two old Civil War
veterans. old man Allison,
Twice who served with Grant.
Enemies and Henry Farnun. once
of Longstreet's brigade.
Farnum came North after the war,
and became a neighbor and dc oted
friend OF his old enemy. Allison
They lived in peace and conFade-
ship for nearly half a century, but
the present war formed the first cloud
of difference between them since the
days OF '61-'65. The old soldier from
the South wore no badge of patriot
ism for the cause, while the coat
lapel of his old enemy from the North
bristled with the pins of the Liberty
Loan button. evidences of the War
Savings Stamps and Red Cross con-
tributions. Their sympathies became
once again as widely separated as the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11

byterian Sunday School, and bel
he. entered the army was empio
on the c. C. Eshleman farm. q
New Kingston. He was sevet
years of age when he enlisted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11

ticles may be subjected to re-exami-
nation at to-morrow's session, it is
confidently expected that the com
mission will be able to proceed with
the second reading of the draft"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
ORPHEUM

To-night and tomorrow. with matt
nee tomorrow - The Girl He Left
Behiod"
Friday and Saturday and Saturday
matinee. February IA and 15-Com-
stock and Gest OFFER Leave It 10
. Jane"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
REGENT

To-day and tomorrow - Cecil B. De
Miles "The Squaw Man" and a
Sennett comedy, THE Squaw Man"
and Sennett comedy, Hide and
Seek. Detectives"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday-wil-
liam S. Hart in Branding Broad
way. and a Sennett comedy, 'Inde-
pendence. B'Gosh"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-11
COLONIAL

To-day and to-morrow-"The Ro-
nance of Tarzan."
Thursday, Friday and Saturday =
Norma Talmadge in The Heart of
Wetona"