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New Britain herald., 1919-01-23

the rooms. This building is of old time construction and the chimney is bare except being plastered on the surface and not framed in with stud ding which are lathed and plastered as now done. NoW-a- days heating pipes, whether for steam or other heating agents, have a protecting col lar around them where they go through the floors partitions or walls. There is an air space which prevents the heat from gradually dry ing out the wood in contact with such pipes, preparing for a kind of spon- taneous combustion process later on. Our city ordinances are specific in re- gard to this matter as it applies to chimneys, (see section 229, page 183, 1914 edition City Charter and Ordi- nances), which requires in any build ing built a space of two inches be- tween the outside patchwork of 8 chimney and any wood or wood frame work, in other words the wood- work forms a collar and there is space of two inches for the free cir culation of air between.
 The cause of the furry a year ago was that this chimney which is only used occasionally for heating water
 
 lar had an accumulation of soot in it which got afire and blazed up out side, alarming the people at the home, so the fire department was called down there but there was no fire except in the chimney. Somebody felt of the chimney in one of the rooms which caused another spasm as it felt hot, so does a steam pipe when live steam is going through it or a stove pipe from the kitchen stove to the chimney if there is a fire in the stove, but it does not follow that they are going to burst or set fire to the whole building. Any chimney will feel warm if warm air or smoke is going up in it.
 Light On the Chimney.
 'The trouble with the Town Home chimney which none of our highly paid or efficient city officials have yet seemed to observe or absorbed is that the floors and ceiling are in close con- tact with it and in the space of eight inches or ten inches between the floor and ceilings which cannot be seen there may be defects in the brick joints and a chance for fire to escape, also that the wood contact may at some time result in starting fire. If the city ordinances are compiled with which is not only a matter of good judgment but a compliance with the law, there would be an air space around it and there would be no pos- sibility of a fire from that source. The expense should not be more than $25, certainly at the extreme, $50. This would eliminate that risk. The risk of somebody smoking, the use +oI,0 hi T from the mentally deficient, is always present.
 "The prevention is watching. I be- lieve the people of New Britain would prefer to stand for a few hundred dollars 8 year more, even thousand or two, than to wake up some morn ing to learn that during the night a fire had occurred at the Town Home and few helpless people had lost
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23
CURTIS HAS HAMMER
 IN WORKING SHAPE
Alderman BareS Alleged MiSman-
 agement on Part of Charity Board

Like Banquo's ghost, the alleged deficiencies of the charity department refuse to be downed, as far as Alder man Orson F. Curtis is concerned at least, and today the third warder launches another alleged expose in which he raps the management of the department. He claims that an in fiuenza case was admitted to the Town Home with the result that the disease spread there. He sets forth that despite official warning nothing has been done to make the Town Home less of a fire trap, that even a night watchman at the premises has been dispensed with and concludes his statement with the promise of more disclosures to follow. Here with is the third warder's statement:
 More light on the charity boards efficient management and reasons why salaries of their assistants should be increased.
 From the frying pan into the fire for the Town Home inmates.
 'tIn our last statement it was shown that the boards own signed report in the municipal record for the fiscal year ending April 1, 1918, states on page 1855 that the milk from their dairy herd fully supplied the Home (that is the Town Home) consump- tion, besides their making over two
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23

two story Veranda With stairs to the ground but kept covered preventing use of their stairways on the oppo- site end, on each floor are passways to the mems dormitOry. Besides these modes of exits there are interior stairs from the top floor to the cellar and from the first floor and basement there are doors on one end giving a passway to outdoors.
 Additional to these ways of exit there were up to a few months ago platforms and ladders about midway on each side for exits through the windows of one room on each floor on each side. These latter have been changed to regular steel fire escape stairways but only accessible as be- fore from one window on each story on each side.
 "On the face of it, it would appear that ample protection was provided but when you size it up that people who cannot walk or move around, old women who are mentally gone, who do not know anything and have to be watched and locked up, who even in some instances may have to be fed, children who are irresponsible and without judgment, also the de- mented women. locked up continual ly. When these are locked in their rooms and isolated from the rest of the buildings, locked and barred in this section all night, with no night watch, what will happen if a fire starts there? Is it expected that fire drills would train such people? Is it expected that inmates who do not know anything or are physically help less will get out of bed, break open a locked door, get into hall per haps already afire, run to either end break open other locked doors, or find the right opening to the side ire escape open, or break the closed window if it is cold weather and get out onto the fire escape which may be already cut off by flames further down? I am informed that the board does allow a woman who is supposed to work all day, who is mentally and physically capable to be locked up In this trap at night, but she is not eX- pected to be, or hired for a night watchwoman and will require sleep the same as other people. What could she do or what would she do in case of an emergency under the prevail ing conditions?
 'This building is old; is dry as tln- der. It has a large chimney running up nearly in the center, lengthWays of the building and just to one side of the hall, it's size being in one of
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23

matic sprinkling system be installed in this part which would provide a sprinkler for each room. Rooms be- ing probably feet by 12 feet. The sprinkling being guaranteed to spray the whole room and in consequence any incipient fire would be nipped in the bud. The cost was stated at from $10O to $150 inclusive. Another mat ter which seemed to show the broad mindedness of this board is the dis continuance of a regular night watch man on the premises, which covers property approximately $75.000 to $100,00O in value and at present 50 to 70 lives. The orders have been to substitute one of the inmates, there by saving a mans salary. It would not be supposed that an inmate cap able of such a job would be an in mate of the home especially in these times, people who are inmates of such places are generally inCapabl of self support or untrustworthy, and this move of the board appears 10 me an other of their rather numerous aber- rationS of mind or judgment.
 Tn regards to the fire trap condi- tions, I believe it is better to reme- dv them before we have trouble than afterwards. The tendency among public officials is to be good fellows, shut your eyes to many things, that are going on and to dodge the re- sponsihility when possible. It seems to me a better way to lock your stable before the horse is stolen than afterwards. q Of course you may not have the opportunity to make great
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23
SAGE AND SULPHUR
 DARKENS GRAY HAIR
Brush this Through Faded, Streaked Locks and They Become Dark,
 Glossy, Youthful

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compound ed, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make ii at home, which is mussy and trouble some. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sul- phur Compound" you will get large bottle of this famous old recipe, inn proved by the addition of other in gredients, at a small cost.
 Don't stay gray! Try it! No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after another ap- plication or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy and attractlVe'
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23

their lives due to shortage of intelll- gent help on the ground early enough to save them.
 Wants Night Watcllman.
 And then that this catastrophe should be due to the callousness or thick headedness of these in charge ot the department, who have wasted or allowed unnecessary expenditures for the past two seasons, sufficient In amount to have paid for the employ ment of one or two reliable watchers each night
 '"There was a proposition of merit proposed by a practical member of the common council referred to this august body, who reported back that they did not think that more protec- ton was necessary.
 "The suggestion was that an auto
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23
Fow's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- gard for any case of Catarrh that can- not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-flve years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex- polling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Cafarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh, Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23
IS THIS YOUR EXPER ENCE?
Many New Britain People Are Afflict-
 cd With Annoying Kidney Ills.


 ed With Annoying Kidney Ills
 Are you bothered with too frequent action of the kidneys? Are the secre- tions highly colored--do they contain sediment-burn and scald in voiding These are all signs of kidney sicknessI and should not be neglected. New Britain people recommend Doan sI Kidney Pills, If your back aches and your kidneys are weak you will find no better recommended remedy.
 Simon Daniel, Ii West street, Newj Britain, says: "DOan's Kidney Pills1 have been a great help to me and Ll am glad to recommend them. Heavy1 lifting caused my kidneys to troublel me and I had a severe aching andg soreness over my kidneys. My bacl1a was lame and every time I caught4 cold, it settled in my kidneys I usedI Doan's Kidney Pills and it wasn'ty long before my back was strong andl we'll If I should have any returni of kidney complaint, I would dependI on Doans to relieve it'' r
 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburnl Co.,. Mfgrs,, Buffalo, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23
ECZEMA ON L|MBS| CUT|CURA HEALS
Formed Watery B|isters. Sore, Red
 and Swollen. ltched and Burned.

"I had eczema on both limbs and it kept working until it got up to my hips. It then broke out in kind of rash and at last it seemed to form watery blisters. The skin was sore and red, and my limbs were swollen. The breaking out itched and burned.
 "The trouble lasted about three months before tried Cuticura. They afforded relief in two or three days and in two weeks was healed.' (Signed) Miss Yelinek, 36 Belmont St., Somcrville, Mass, Aug. 3, 1918.
 Having obtained clear, healthy skin by the use of Cuticura, keep it clear by using the Soap for all toilet purposes, assisted by touches ot Ointment as needed.
 Cuticura Talcum soothes and cools the skin and ,overcomes. heavy perspIration. fEor sample Soap, Ointment and Ialcum free, address: "Cuticura, Depth. Boston"
New Britain herald., 1919-01-23

splurge and claim the many things you have done if it had been you but lots can be saved many times in taks ing time by the forelock.
 70. F. CURTIS"
 (To Be Continued)
Evening journal., 1919-01-31

The cast was as follows: Magister. d
teacher, Lewis Redding; servis. Anton
cite Frazier; Aulus Archias. Bertha
Lowe. Publlus Crassus. Millicent cour-
sey; Dicipuli or pupils. Marcus Cicero
Laurence Young; Quintus Cicero. Ed
ward Coherth; Lucius Catalina, Magda-
lene Morris; Marcus Antonius, Esther
Sewell: Gaius Caesar. Millard Naylor
Applus Caecus, Nlta Irons; Gnaeus
Pomueius. Anna Ross; Publius Pulcher,
Alverla Butler, Marcus Lepidus, Eliza
beth Vollow; Marcus Brutus, Edith
Turner; 0uintus Hortensius, Marie
Clark; Lucius Lucullus, Helen Buck
Marcus Marcellus, Henry Morris; Gaius
Crassus. Gwendolyn Redding; Peda-
gogues, Matilda Wells, Flossie An
dersOn.
Evening journal., 1919-01-31
POLICE ON TRAIL OF
JACK THE PEPPER"
!epeclal % me Evening journal.


Z DELAWARE CITY. Jan. 81. Mrs. Dor.
tsey Hudson OF Port Penn received lei
ter this week. dated December Is. from
her husband. Sergeant Dorsey Hudson
of the First Division. A. E. F. Sergeant
Hudson was wounded last July. but
had returned and was In the front line
trenches when the armistice was signed
He speaks OF the desire Of all the boys
TO get home.
The police force has been successful
IN their attempt TO rid the town OF
Jack the Pepper" Few complaints
have been received recently. Such q
rigid watch has been kept after dark
for the past week that the "Peeper"
evidently found Il necessary to vacate
the vicinity.
The following boys from this town
have been honorsbly discharged from
the army and have returned home
Harris Ssmonisky, Leslie Beck. Leroy
Cox. Frank Schroeder. Isaac Walner,
Cortland Saxton. Charles Warner. Roy
Robertson and William Oakes.
A dance for the beneflt OF the public
Evening journal., 1919-01-31
HnIrsEHnIn NOTES

The apple parings and cores from
two pies will make a glass Of jelly.
Tea stains are best removed by rims
ing Immediately in cold water.
Fat may be saved by baking GRO
quettes instead OF frying in deep fat.
In furnishing the sideboard. remem-
Der that tray is always in good taste.
Never let drying clothes whip In the
wind; nothing wears them out faster.
Evening journal., 1919-01-31
LATIN PLAY GIVEN
AT HOWARD SCHOOL

Yesterday afternoon the Seniors and
Juniors OF Howard High School gave
Latin play. In a Roman School," un-
der the direction Of Miss Anna F.
Brodnox. teacher OF Latin. 1t was given
entirely in Latin. The lines were given
loudly and distinctly so that with The
good acting OF those "prankish Roman
boys" the play was ineligible and
much enjoyed.
There were many amusing features
which provoked much laughter. Among
them were Catilne's late arrival and
subsequent flogg ng. the recitation or
several well-known nursery rhymes In
unmslakable rhythm; the oaatorical
contest between Caesar and Cicero
who receives the laurel wreath. The
play was interspersed with Latin songs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-31

school plano fund will be held In Fire
mems hall next Wednesday night.
William street from the railroad sta
tion to Clinton street has been i'm
proved by cinders and gravel.
Mrs. Bridget De Silva, who has been
i'll Is slightly improved.
Evening journal., 1919-01-31
Announcing

our Annual February Sale
of Fine Furniture, Floor
Coverings and Bedding.
The sale will commence tomor-
row and run throughout the
month of February.
We are offering our complete
stock of handsome furniture at
substantial reductions.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
BRIDE MONTH OF
 JUNE WEDDINGS CLOSE DROUGHT. MANY WEDDINGS

As prouhesied, June ushered in number of important weddings and en- gagement announcements followed in rapid succession. One of the most in foIesting of the many announcements 1ra,e curing the past few weeks is that oi Miss Marian Armstrong. daughter Of Thomas Armstrong. Jr, to Lieuten- ant Arthur II. DeRiemCr which is made public for the first time this morning Eo date has as yet been set for the wedding
 Miss Armstrong is one of the best nuwn and liked young women of the city. She has lived here since small Elrl and has a legion of friends. Her sisters Miss Helen Armstrong and Miss Jean Armstrong, are equally popular and the three are considered among Inc particularly clever and worth while young women in Phoenix.
 lieutenant DeRiemer is now on a leave at the home of his mother in Washington, D. c. He returned late in May after seventeen months with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Italy. After receiving his discharge from service the young of ficer will return to Arizona continuing the practice of law at Nogales which he left two years ago to enter the First officers Training school at the Pre- sidio. He is a graduate of George town University and for time lived in Phoenix. when he was connected with the law office of Judge Richard F.. Sloan.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
White Mountain Outing
 Planned by Phoenicians

Mir and Mrs L. W. Coggins returned home Wednesday from California, where they went to attend the com mencement of the University of Red lands, their daughter, Miss Ruth Cog gins, being one of the graduates. Miss Coggins received an A.B. degree in mathematics and was considered one of the most brilliant students at the university. Her sister, Miss May Cog gins, will complete the course in an- other year and was one of the young women who appeared on the program of a concert that was one of the fea- lures of commencement week. Their daughter returned home with MT. and Mrs. Coggins and will accompany 1 them on a trip to the White Noun tains, their other daughter, Miss Alice Coggins, and sons, Milton Coggins and Ralph Caggins, being included in the party, the other Nnembers being Miss Margaret Clark and Everatt Askins They will leave on Thursday and be away a month.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Wedding Announcement Proves Big Surprise

The announcement of the wedding of Miss Lois Tuckey to Albert J. Merri- wether, which appeared in the We'd nesday issue of The Republican. caused a decided surprise, the young people having kept their plans a secret. The marriage took place in San Diego on Friday. the twentieth, the day the bride completed her course at the San Diego Normal She is at present in town, the guest of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. R. NJ. Tuckey and will be joined by her husband in the course of a fort night when he receives his discharge from service. Mrs Merriwether will he the motif for a number of summer affairs
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Home From College and Brings Guests

Miss Mary Josephine Ceilings re- turned from Los Angeles swhere she has been attending the Girls Collegiate Tor the past year. She was accom- panied home by Miss Mary Walton of san Pedro and Miss Elaine Carroll of Jerome, school friends, who will he her guests for an indefinite period. Among the pleasurable events given in compliment to Miss Ceilings and her visitors was e swimming party and icnic supper at Riverside Park on Friday. The guest list included Mir. and Mrs. F. T. Ceilings, MT. and Mrs. W. $. Goldsworthy. MT and Mrs. Paul Ceilings. Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Martin of Hargua Hala; Miss Marcella Mar lin. Jack Ferguson, George Luhrs. Wal fer Martin and Lee Moore, Charles Goldsworthy.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Newly Weeds, Widely
 Feted, Soon to Leave

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Blaney, who have been elaborately feted the past fortnight are leaving the first of July for Swampscott, Mass, where they will take up their permanent residence.
 The marriage of the well-known land scape architect to Miss Anna Garnett was an event of last summer, the bride returning to Phoenix where she was a member of the high school faculty and her husband entering the service from which he was recently discharged
 Miss Martha Garnett recently enter taining with bridge followed by a
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Mrs. Ina J. N. Perkins.

Mrs. Ina J. N. Perkins has been acting chief of the child conservation section of the council of national de- 'fense. She has directed the activi- ties of women's committees al lover the country in the campaign to "Save 100000 babies." The "Chil- dren's Year" which was set aside for this work will be brought to 9 suc- cessful close July 1.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
To Long Beach
 For Heated Term

Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard left We'd nesday for Long Beach where she will summer. The Celora Martin Stod- dards are leaving for the coast this evening to be gone a week. They plan to pass the greater part of the season at home, breaking the monotony of summer with an occasional motor trip to points of interest in the state and week ends in Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
To Coast Visit and Eastern Tour

Mrs c. Ii. Akers left Thursday for Los Angeles where she will pass a. fort
 night enroute for San Francisco. Late in August Mrs. Akers plans making an extensive eastern tour, her itinerary including among other places of in terest Boston, Chicago and New York.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

present. Mrs. NJ. E. Sergeant and Mrs. Emery Oldaker were hosts on Monday evening in compliment to NIT. and Mrs. Blaney and pr. and Mrs. H. A. Hughes
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

prettily appointed luncheon in honor of her sister. The card prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Gregg and Mrs, William Deity. Sixteen guests were
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
To Spend Summer as Sisters Guest

Mrs. Joseph c. Green is leaving this evening for Long Beach where she will summer with her sister, Mrs. Roy S. Goodrich.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29

and Dr. and Mrs. l.. D. Dameron gave a smartly appointed dinner on Thurs day for them, covers being laid for twelve.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Plan Motor Tour and Camping Trip

MT. and Mrs. Frank Carrow are leav- ing in a day or two for motor tour of the southern part of the state, go- ing later to the White Mountains for a few weeks camping trip. They will pass the remainder of the summer on the California coast.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Going to Coast for Summer Stay

Judge and Mrs. D. T.. Cunningham and their niece Miss Cornelia Corne lius of Tombstone are leaving this week for Catalina and Long Beach where they will pass the. summer months.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Gov. and Mrs. Campbell to Prescott For July 4

Governor and Mrs. Thomas F. Camp bell will pass the Fourth of July sea- son in the north, going to Prescott for the Frontier Day celebration. They will be in Phoenix the greater part of the summer.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Logan Dameron Home From University

Logan Dameron, son of pr. and Mrs. L. D. Dameron, is home again from the University of Arizona He will pass the vacation period here.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
To Spend Summer in New EndIand

MT. and Mrs. John H. Page plan to summer in New England, leaving this week for the east. They will pass several weeks in New York
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Edward Babbitts to Flagstaff Home

MT. and Mrs. Edward Babbitt are leaving early in the week for Flag staff where they will pass tn. remain ing summer months.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Miss MarcelIa Martin Has Mother as Guest

Mrs. J. B. Martin is passing the week end here from Harqua Hala with her daughter Miss Marcella Martin.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Open Gotta ge
 

 Open Cottage at Iron Springs Captain and Mrs. J. L. B. Alexander have opened their cottage at Iron Springs where they will summer.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
Inter esting Motor Tour Planned by the Goldman

MT and Mrs. Leo Goldman, Miss Rose Bell Goldman and Charles Goil- man are leaving after the Fourth for California, where they will tour dur ing the summer months.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
To Open Cottage at Ocean Park

Mrs. Barry Goldwater left Tuesday for Ocean Park where she has leased a cottage for the season.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-29
At Catalina Island for Summer Season

Mrs Augustus Redewill and Miss Alice Redewill are established at Cata- lima for the summer season.