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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
USE OF TENANT ON WARSHIP
Writer Traces It's Origin to Days When Vessels Were Generally
 Commanded by Soldiers.

A contributor to Chambers Journal is authority for the statement that the naval pennant, or pendant, came into use long before the days of Admiral Blake, who commanded the English navy in the war with the Dutch in the seventeenth century, we are told, when seamen were mere melodies. At that time there were no such things as reg ular men-of-war, and ordinary mer- chant ships were hired or comman- deered for use as fighting vessels whenever the necessity arose. The requisitiOned ships were commanded by military officers, gentlemen in ar nor, who transferred the single-trail pennons borne on their lances to the mastheads of their ships.
 In larger vessels or squadrons the commanders might be knights or knights banneret, who flew their swal- lowtafled and square banners when they risked themselves afioat. Going to sea in those days was something of an adventure, especially if a man fell overheard in armor; but these en- blems of command have been handed down to pOsterity in the commodOres' broad pendants and the admirals' rec tangular flags of the present day.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
WHERE NO MONEY IS USED
People of Ascension island Would Seem to Live in State of Ideal =.
 Communism. -.-E -

The island of Ascension, in the Att lantic, belonging to Great Britain, is of volcanic formation, eight miles by six in size, and has a population of about 450 It was uninhabited until the confinement of Napoleon at St. Helena, when it was occupied by a small British force. It is 2SO miles northwest of St. Helena. Vast numbers of turtles are found on its shores, and 1t serves as a depot and watering place for ships.at .s.
 Ascension is governed by cap tain appointed by the British ad- mfralty. There Is no private prop erty in land, no rents, no taxes, and no use for money. The focks and herds are public property, and the meat is issued as rations. So are the vegetables grown on the farms. When an island fisherman makes 8 catch he brings it to the guardroom. where 1t is issued by the sergeant major. Practically the entire popu- IatIon are sailors, and they work at most of the common trades. The muleteer is a jack tar; so is the gardener; so are the shepherds, the stockmen, the grooms, masons, car penters and plumbers. Even the island trapper who gets rewards for the tails of rats is sailor. Ter ..-
 The climate is almost perfect, and anything can be grown.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
BUILD ON RIGHT PRINCIPLES
United States Housing Corporation Gives Outline Of Plans Made
 for the Future.

Women are to be consulted in the planning of homes In after-the-war building, according to the announced policy of the United States Housing corporation.
 'When our men want to find out what plan to follow in. building a workman's home they usually talk 1t over with headquarters" according to statement by the United States Housing corporation. Headquarters they find invariably in the kitchen. The greatest housing experts are the housewives themselves. They know when arrangements are convenient and where steps may be saved in the daily routine of work! Many of our stand ards representing the greatest conven- fence and the greatest beauty that the money invested will buy are the re- suit of home-need suggestions from women.
 'In all building projects the gov ernment's standards have been placed on high plane. The women of the country will see to it that in future private development must measure up to these standards. All specifications for drainage, ventilation, lighting and kitchen fittings must be maintained on the present level. No slump back into the prewar tenement will be tolerated by the workers. In all future building projects, whether sponsored by the government or by individuals, every house will be required to have a maxi u,um of light and air.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
FINDS MEAL IN JAIL CELL
Meandering Willie Is Surprised at sheriff's Generosity, but He
 Cleans Up.

~iC&HS VI
 Jackson, Mich.-If you were a "Wandering Willie," how would you like to be arrested and locked up in the county jail, and when you en- tered your cell find a nice baked chick en, oysters, cranberries and other deli cacies awaiting you?
 That is the feast that greeted a weary hobo in the Jackson county jail, and, surprised at the generosity of the Jackson county sheriff-but hungry he turned to and cleaned up on the bones ere the rightful occupant of the cell returned-and thereby hangs the tale
 The owner of the feed" Earl Keith, of holding up the cashier of the Mich fgan Iron & Metal company in broad daylight and getting away with $165. Just as he was taken from his cell to stand investigation his faithful wife appeared with the feast above enumer- ated and, not knowing how long he would be absent, she left the basket in the empty cell and went away.
 Apprised of the bounteous repast awaiting him, the negro sped back to his cell-and found the "vag' calmly rolling an after dinner cigaret Worst of all, complains Keith, the fellow took him for waiter and ordered him to re- move the dishes and bring him a tooth pick
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Home DWn
 ' Helps y
IDEAS FOR THE PUBLIC PARK
Points That Should Be Given Consid- eration Before the Final Plans
 Are Made.

Tn the landscape architects ideal conception of an acre of park for every hundred inhabitants, there Is no guide for calculating park space appropriate to a town of 5000. It Is evident that an acre, more or less, would not be determining factor in its value. The problem of relative size Is really To- gal one, its answer depending OF the cOmmunity's facilities for outdoor en- joyment, on the benefits that will ac- crue to 1t by the acquisition of park and on the specific idea which lies be- hind the desire for park.
 Camping and picnicking, two legiti- mate park uses, both suggest an ap- peal to the motorist. A good camp site is pre-eminently adapted to the attraction of strangers, thereby bring ing some added trade to the town mer- chants. For the campers good drain age is essential.
 A fitting entrance Is the first impor- tant consideration. If the park Is near the business section of the town, ex- tending the approach to the main street by means of a parking strip planted to trees Is very effective. Such 3 strip, extending for one block along
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
COCA-COLA WILL
 BE USED TO CHRISTEN ENGINE
Program Will Feature Exercises at Fire Hall on We'd
 neSday.
tFrorn Nashville rennessean.1 ]

IEFCfn NaShV1IIo TGnne9Se2n
 Ann Dallas Dudley, the new fire en- zine at the Waverly-Belmont fire hall. will be christened on Wednesday aft eroon at 2 o'clock with appropriate exercises. Mrs. Guilford Dudley, for whom the engine gets its name, is one of the states pioneer suffrage workers and 1t is due to her untiring work that partial suffrage was given the women of Tennessee. Mrs. Miles Williams, 8 resident of the twenty-first ward, is chairman of arrangements, and also a pioneer suffragist. and little Judith Winston Folk, the 6-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Reau Folk, also a pioneer suffragist and the youngest member of the Nashville organization, has been chosen sponsor. Miss Folk has selected as her maids the following young girls, daughters of prominent suffrage leaders: Travania Dudley, Lenore Kenny, Kate Barksdale, Harriet Ingram, Mary Sue Cantrell, Jane Davis and Elizabeth Smith.
 At the christening not champagne but bottle of coca-cola will be broken and the maids will shower the engine with yellow flowers. Speeches will be made by Mayor William Gupton, Com missioner Tompkins and Chief A. A. Rosetta. Mrs. Dudley, member of the national suffrage organization, and Mrs. Reau Folk, chairman of the city organization, will be honor guests of the occasion.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

so I can do my house work without any difficulty. I advise any woman who is afflicted with female troubles to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound trial and it will do as much for them.''-Mrs. MARIE BoYD, 1421 9th St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
 Sometimes there are serious condi. tions where a hospital operation is the only alternative, but on the other hand so many women have been cured by this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. lPinkham's Vegetable Compound, after doctors have said that an operation was necessary every woman who wants fair trial before submitting to such a trying ordeal
 If complications exist, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass for advice. The result of many years experience is at your service.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Kidney disease is no respecter of per sons. A majority of the ills aficting people today can be traced back to the kidney trouble.
 The kidneys are the most important organs of the body. They are the fl- which are swept from the tissues by the blood are not eliminated through the kidneys. disease of one form or another will claim you as a victim.
 Kidney disease is usually indicated by weariness, sleeplessness, nervousness, despondency, backache, stomach trou- ble. pain in loins and lower abdomen. gail stones, gravel. rheumatism. sciatica and lumbagO. " < .-
 All these arrangements are natures
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Air. were taking 8 stroll through the neigh borhood at 2 o'clock in the morning, and reached Orleans street. when two bandits materialized from the shad- ows.
 Shell out" ordered the robbers, "and no monkey business, either" 'Yeta, yeta; yeta, yeta." replied Nels.
 "Yeta, yeta," echoed Knut. Both fished into their pockets and brought forth silver boxes which they handed over to the bandits.
 The latter opened them.
 A moment later the windows of the nearby buildings were shattered as two brobdignagian sneezes rang out on the cold night air.
 ''Ker-chew! Ker-chewi Ker-ker-ker- CHEW!
 The NOrSemen grinned.
 "How you like it?" they asked. The reply was a shower of snuff over their own heads.
 How YOU like it?' asked the ban dits.
 "Ker-chewI Ker-chewI Ker-ker-ker- CHEW!'' was the reply.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
'ATolNlc
ITS NOT YOUR HEART;
 ITS YOUR KIDNEYS
TOR YOUR AcD-SToMAGA

signals that the kidneys need help.
 You should use GOLD MEDAL Haar~
 lem Oil Capsules immediately. The
 soothing, healing oil stimulates the
 kidneys, relieves inflammation and de-
 stroys the germs which have caused it.
 Go to your druggist today and get a
 box of GOLD MEDAL Haarfem O1
 Capsules. In twenty-four hours you should feel health and Tigor returning. After you feel somewhat improved continue to take one or two capsules each day, so as to keep the frst-clasa other attacks. k
 Ask for the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand. Three sizes. Money re- funded if they do not help ycu.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
NEW SOUTH WALES INFORMATION BUREAU Singer Building I4s Brosdway, New York City
 VIII be pleased to send Government Bulletins
 OF answer any inquiries regarding opportu-
 mites for farming stock raising, fruit growing
 mining and investment in New South Wales A VI s T R A l. A
Fortunes for Fishermen.

The news that a Fleetwood (Eng- land) fisher lad has drawn $155 as his share of the value of a fortnight's catch need occasion no surprise. Ow- ing to the war, the North sea has had a rest which nothing else could have given it, and it now swarms with splendid fish. The result is seen in phenomenal catches. A few weeks ago an Aberdeen trawler's cargo sold for SIS. 300, and there were scores of in- stances where over $5,OOO was realized under similar circumstances. Such catches mean that each member of the crew receives $250 to $500, in addi- tion to what they make by the sale of the flyers and roes from the gutted fish.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Municipal Forest Parks.

That municipal forests could profit ably be established by many cities is the opinion of Edmund Secrest, for ester at the Ohio experiment station. His opinion is based upon the fact that there are many municipal forests in New England and that such woodlands have been established in Europe for 500 years.
 Many municipalities have areas of rough or hilly lands near their limits, which in many cases may be already partially covered with native forests. In other sections planting could be done to reforest cleared land, which could easily be converted into forest park"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
NEW METHOD OF
 BATTLING HOLDUPS
NeIs and Knut Turn Over Snuff boxes When Told to
 "SheII Out"

Chicago.-It will be some time be- fore Nels Olsen and Knut Anderson. descendants of the noble vikings, at- tempt to play another practical joke on a pair of holdup men. First they will have to recover from their par oxysms of sneezing, superinduced by an overapplication of Copenhagen snuff. Nels and Knut are still ker- chewing and their eyes are red and watery.
 The NOrsemen were guests of the Svea hotel in Chicago avenue. They
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Ruildino Workers DweIIipoe

As many workers in Galt, Ont, are compelled, owing to the dearth of houses, to have their homes in sur rounding towns and villages, the city council is applying to the government for loan of $25O,OOO under the condi- tions named in the provincial housing act. The appropriation will be used to build a hundred dwellings.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
The Effects of opiates.

INFANTS susceptible all of which in
  which
  intractable result of dosing with op children et receive the smallest doses for than day te and on The adninidon of Anodynes Ds cordia Soothing sups and d and the druggist should not be to it. Children who are ill
 
 dose them willuly with narcotics. Castods contains narcotics it bears the ~% Fletcher. ~ <AlIl-A E.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Aoed Man Trains Horses.

Aberdeen. Ore.-William Reynolds, pioneer resident of this city, has just celebrated his ninety-first birthday. Mir Reynolds is in good health and is an expert hOrseman. He trains horses and nearly always has one training for riding or for circus purposes.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Turning Oils Into Fats.

A very interesting method of con- verting liquid oils into solid fats which has recently come into rather general use is known as hydrogenation. In this hardening process reduced nickel Is employed to effect the combination of hydrogen gas and the liquid glycerids.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Mothers ''Tip" Brings Arrest of Car Bandits

Ashtabula, O.-Ora Hinkle, eighteen, and Luther Kicker, seventeen, employees of the New York Central, are under arrest here, charged with rifiing Unit ed States mail bags and parcel post packages in the baggage room of the New York Central station here. They were held for federal authorities.
 Goods valued at more than $1OO are said to have been found in their homes by the police.
 The mother of one of the boys tipped off' the police when she found some of the stolen arti- cles under her sons bed, accord ing to the police.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Three Out, All Out

Might I ask how my three-act drama is coming on, sir? Has it been accepted?" questioned the young dra- matist eagerly.
 "The three members of the reading committee have read it," replied the manager, "and I think it will do with one act cut out"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
HEARTBURN Caused by Acid-St0nlach

That bitter heartburn. belching. food- repeating, indigestion. bloat after eating all are caused by acid-stomach- But they are only first symptonaS-danger signals to warn you of awful troubles if not stopped Headache. biliousness, rheumatism, sciatica, that tired, listIess feeling. lack of energy, dizziness, insomnia, even cancer and ulcers of the intestfnes and many other ailments are traceable to ACID-STOAACH
 Thousands-yes, millions-of people who ought to be we'll and strong are mere weak lInRs because of acid-stomach- They really starve in the midst of plenty because they do not get enough strength and vitality frora the food they eat
 Take EAToNIC and give your stomach Q chance to do its work right. Make it strong. cool sweet and comfortable. EATONIC brings quick relief for heartburn, belchings indigestion and other stomach miseries- 1m- proves digestion-heIps you get full strength from your food. Thousands say EATONlC is the most wonderful stomach remedy i'm the world. Brought them relief when every thing else failed ..
 Our best testimonial is what EATONIC will do for you. So get big 6oc box or EATONTC today from your druggist, use 1t five dayS-if you're not pleased. return F and get your money back.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

9AASEAu&s 9uU 9WO doctors de cided that l would have to go through an operation before I could get we'll.
 " My mother, who had been helped by Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Com pound, advised me to try it before sub hitting to an opera tion. Itrelieved me
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Ereshen a Heavv Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti- cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely scented convenient, economical face,
 skin, baby and dusting powder and
 perfume. Renders other perfumes su- perf1uous. One of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
County Game Preserves.

The Pennsylvania game commis- sion wants to create a game preserve in every county. At the present time preserves are established only on state forest lands-and then only with the permission of the bureau of forestry.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Those Nauuhtv Men.

MT. Styles-Don't you believe wom- en fb about their ages?
 Mrs. Styles-I suppose they do, but so do men.
 You never heard man say he was twenty-eight when he was at least forty"
 Perhaps not, but when such wom- an has said she was only twenty-eight, I've heard men say: Oh, you don't Hook that old !'"-Yonkers Statesman
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

'T am glad to hear IL Is r.o worse, sir,' said its author, breathing sigh of relief
 But" continued the manager, "un- fortunately eacn one wants to strike out a different act."-Harper's Nigga zine.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid sf These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, Othine-double spots.
 Simply get ounce of Othfne-doubls strength-from your druggist, and apply a little ef 1t night and morning and you should see that even the worst freckles have begun to dis appear. while the lighter have vanished ttrely. It is seldom that than ounce is needed to completely clear the skin and gain q beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine as this Is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove creckles.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Practical illustration.

''Why does your husband growl so and swear at you when you open the library door?"
 'He says I disturb him when he's writing articles on how to bring sum- shine into other peoples lives"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
AoIA in Her Head

Los Ange1es-"What's the matter?" asked the surgeon when Helen Gfllis- pie tried suicide. 'T have a hole in my head and my temper got away" was her answer.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
The Peacock.

In one of the comedies of Aristopha. nes there is a reference to a peacock so this establishes the fact of the pea. cocks existence in ancient Greece.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Why He Chose Her.

"May I have just one more dancer
 t'Well, this must be the last. People will think you're in love with me" "Oh, nothing of the sort-it's merely that you're the only girl here know. London Opinion.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

The following sign is to be seen over 8 small basement restaurant in New York: Cup of coffee and a roll downstairs, 15 cents."
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Brick Pillars, Elaborated Into Per
 ooIa at One Side and Carrying a
 Lantern at the Other, Form Very
 Effective Entrance.
 the middle of the street from the park entrance, with pillars of suitable de- sign at the end, will cost not less than $500. Formal park entrance pillars of brick or stone may be elaborated to a vine-draped pergola on each side, costing complete at least $350. Or rustic entrance, to harmoniZe with wooded area, may be constructed of timber from the clearing of the site. Only sound logs and limbs of durable wood should be used. For such an en- trance of appropriate size, 200 hours of labor must be allowed.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
MismanaQed.

"You say you are laboring for the uplift of society,"" r. "Yes," answered the socialist. 'cBut what we have gotten so far is an up set"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Has It's Drawbacks,

A man with a sense of humor is often compelled to affect great seri- Ousness in order to avoid explaining what he is laughing about.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
Armchair Lizards

Many a mans standing would be
 better if he didn't spend so much time gitting-BostOn Transcript.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Some of the old-time military thrills have been obliterated. They have no bounty-jumpers now.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
The TeIephone Girl.

The telephone girl has a speaking ac- quaintance with a great many people that she doesn't recognize.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Turkish parents punish their naughty children by hitting them on the sOles of the feet.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21
HOW MRS, BOYD AVOIDED AN
 OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-'I suffered from a female trouble which caused me much
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

The only thing that gives weight to a fish story is the scales.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

The world may love a lover, but it hates a quitter.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Many a friend in need Is allowed to in that position.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Revenge is the doubtful pleasure of a weak and narrow mind.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-06-21

Sympathy wanting; all is wanting.
The Arvada enterprise., 1919-01-02
japan C:ara.r Thai germany,

In the Worlds Work there IL a chart
which shows comparison of Germany
and the Japanese empire. Japan Is
the greater OF the two both in territory
and population. Gernany's area Tex
elusive Of c0lOnies) Is 20S.1SO square
miles. while that Of Japanese empire
Is go. 73s square miles. This includes
the peninsula of Korea. which Is a
part Of the japanese nation, but 1t
does not include Manchurinn and Otl,-
er Asiatic territory In which Japan
has secured ninety-nine-yenr. leases Of
ports and railroads rs well ns bust
ness advantages OF NIL sorts md min
Ing rights. Germany's population ut
the beginning Of the great war was
about 67,O00,O0O. There are now H.
100000 people living under the Jap
nnese flag. and there are also grent
numbers Of them scattered over the
Islands of the Pacific and in foreign
countries.