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government could propose force a treaty which tbs had rejected. There wac SWer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
SKINNY DANCE IS
RULED INDECENT
New York Judge Has Exhibition
and Throws Up His Hands

New York, Jan. 16.--A dancing act
i'll the West Side Police Court for judi
cial benefit yesterday Was cut short
by the Magistrate himself.
The dramatic personae Magistrate
John z. Mcclellan, on the bench;
Harry Reider, a young man from
Brooklyn who qualities as an expert
on the shimmy dance, despite his
place of residence; Detective James
Long, and James MCGEE, Clerk of
the Court who lives in Manhattan.
Action as follows:
We'll. what have We here?" asked
the Magistrate, or words to that effect
Detective Long appeared from the
wings
This young man" he explained
pointing to Reider, wants q warrant
sworn out for the arrest of a cabaret
manager, whose place of business is
at Broadway and 48th Street. He says
he was thrown out of the caba ret be-
cause he insisted on dancing the
shimmy."
'%And wouldn't the manager let
him ?"
mo. He said the shimmy shouldn't
be danced in any respectable restau-
rant
The Magistrate looked interested.
Yes, yes. Go on" was the tenor Of
his words.
''Perfectly Nice" Said Dancer.
And the young man further main
tains" the detective continued, that
the shimmy isn't a rough dance at
all, or at least, that 1t isn't as rough
SIS the treatment he got at the restau-
rant He claims that he was forcIbly
elected and lost $3.50 diamond pin in
tho scuffle.'
Reider then spoke up.
"Why, the shimmy Is a perfectly
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
An Attack Of Influenza
Often Leaves Kidneys In
Weakened Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country
have been kept busy with the epidemic
OF influenza which has visited so many
homes. a..
The symptoms of this disease are
very distressing and leave the system
in a rundown condition. Almost
every victim complains of lame back
and urinary troubles which should not
be neglected. as these danger signals
often lead to dangerous kidney trou-
bles Druggists report large sale on
DR.. Ktlmers Swamp-Root which so
many people say soon heals and
strengthens the kidneys after an at
tack of grip. Swamp Root, being an
herbal compound, has a gentle healing
effect on the kidneys which is almost
Immediately noticed in most cases by
those who try it. DR.. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton, N. Y, offer to send a
sample size bottle of SWamp-Root on
receipt of ten cents to every sufferer
who requests it. A trial will convince
anyone who may be in need of it. Reg
ular medium and large size bottles
for sale at all druggists. Be sure to
mention this paper.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Does Your Husband Drink?
Druggist Tells HON. 10 Cure
the Liquor Habit at Home

store and get prepared Tescum powders
Drop one powder twice a day in coffee,
tea or any liquid. It is harmless, tasteless,
odorless and cannot be detected You
can use it without the knowledge of any
one. lady who recently tried it
her husband reports: MY husband
on "A spree when l got the powders, and
he usually stays drunk from three to
four weeks at Il time After putting the
powder in his coffee for four days he
sobered up and has not taken a drink
since and says he is through with it
forever. He also complained that
whiskey did not taste the same. I shall
not tell him what did it. but l am CRATE
full for this help and L shall recommend
it whenever possible
Note: A leading druggist, when shown
the above article, said: Yes, Tescum Is
very remarkable remedy for the drink
habit. 1t is harmless, wonderfully effective
and Is having enormous sale. I advise
every ono who wishes to destroy the
LIQUOR habit to give it a trial" 1t is
sold In this city by Curran Bros, and all
other hrst-class druggists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
"TIZ" EASES TIRED,
SORE, SWOLLEN FEET
Instant Relief For Aching, Puffed-
Up, CaIEOused Feet and
COtnS.

Why go limping around with aching
pnffed-up feet-feet SO tired, chafed,
sore and swollen you can hardly get
your shoes on or off? Why don't YOU
get 25-cent DO xof "Tiz" from the
drug store now and gladden. your tor
tured feet?
''Tiz" makes your feet glow with
comfort; takes down sweIIings and
draws the soreness and misery right
out Of the feet that chafe, smart and
burn. "Tiz" instantly stops pain in
corns, callouses and bunions. 'Tiz"
is glorious for tired, aching, sore feet.
No more shoe tightness-no more foot
torture.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

nice dance" he declared. at is the
latest dance. Hasn't Your Honor seen
it ?"
His Homo. shot a forbidding glance
at the gay young man from Brook
lyn.
mo, have MOTT" he said shortly.
Then he turned to MCGEE, whose
knowledge of dancing is second only
to his sense Of morality.
What do YOU think of the SHIN
my?"
In my opinion" said MCGEE, "the
shimmy is an indecent dance"
lit is no such thing!' exclaimed the
defender of the shimmy.
With two experts holding opposed
opinion as in most any case where two
experts testify, the Magistrate decided
to see for himself. He asked Reider to
go through some of the movements of
the shimmy
There was no music, but Reider
complied. He made a few preliminary
steps and everybody leaned forward
beery slumberer among the spec
tators, who happened to choose that
moment for his return to walkefulness.
evidently forgot where he was and was
responsible for an interruption which
trate.
'Look out!" he gurgled. The place
will be pinched."
Just then Reider started the SHIN
my proper--7if that is the proper
word. The exhibition did not last long
after that. The dancer made exactly
two movements Of the shimmy before
the magistrate, jumping up, cried:
hofn ~ 81
opinion of anyone dancing that dance.
Where did it get its name from ?"
Then, addressing the clerk, the
magistrate said he agreed the shimny
was an indecent dance. Next he re-
fused to issue a warrant for the ar
rest Of the cabaret manager. Thus
the show ended. with virtue triumph
ant and vice vanished, as all good en-
tertainments should end.
Dance Had a Low Origin.
But there must be an epilogue, lest
the magistrates inquiry as to the
origin of the name of the dance go
unanswered. Skinny" is short for
chemise, and the dance is done in sew
eral New York theaters just now with
the entertainers clad in chemises
AS far as this country is concerned,
the dance originated in the under
world in New Orleans. Before that it
was in Cuba, and before that in West
Africa. From New Orleans 1t spread
up the Mississippi River and went west
to California and north to Chicago.
Three years ago it reached Broad
way Sophie Tucker, it is said, was
the first to do it in New York. She
save a modified version in vaudeville
The dance did not catch on until
last fall, when Bee Palmer came to
New York from Chicago and gave a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

performance at the ziegfeld Midnight
Frolic that was not quite SO modified.
1t spread to other theaters and cab
arets, and the new midnight show at
the Century Roof was almost al,
shimmy
The shimmy is danced to music by
jazz bands, with lots of comets, clar-
inets and trombones. 1t has been very
popular in New York, but recently has
been barred by many cabarets and ali
the high-class vaudeville theaters, the
reason given being that it was being
oVerdone.
SO it looks as if the shimmy-as
dance-is on its last legs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Campaign Closing.

Inc campaign for the collection Of
tlnfoll and collapsible tubes is to be
brought to close next week, and the
hed Cross committee wishes all those
having any tinfoil which they wish 20
give to bring same to the Red Cross
room this week or the first par+ OF
next Splendid work has been done
ny the committee in this line, due to
the cooperation of the DeoD1e Of
PlainVllle, and it is hoped that a. large
amount of tinfoiI will be collected
during the last week of the cam
paign.
Brief Items
Private Frank Cassidy returned to
camp Devens today after spending
hVe days at his home on Canal street.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church will
give food sale tomorrow afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Fred Manchester.
Our annual discount sale begins
January II and lasts until SATURDAY.
January 25. IS per cent. discount on
all goods. Open Monday, Friday and
Saturday evenings. H A James,
advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
VETERAN SOLDIER
BACK FROM front
GOrpOTal William 4. Turner Of
Go. |, Was Overseas 18 Months
bis BROTHER IS ALSO HOME

conway to Reopen Blacksmith Shop
ID. A. r. Meeting-Business Session
At Church-To Give Entertainment
Briefs,
Corporal William H. Turner Of
company /, 1920 Z. S. infantry, has
burned home after Is months serv-
e in France, having been in all the
rye drives, and was severely wound
II In the battle of Seicheprey early
| st spring and since then he has been
pnvalescing at a base hospital.
Corporal Turner, at the time Of his
Enlistment, was employed at the P.
r. Corbin Manufacturing company.
#e went to the Mexican border in
R16 as a bugler with Company 1. He
q brother of Corporal Everett $.
#urner who recently returned from
rance after doing active service for
founded during one of the big drives.
Conway to Reopen Shop.
M. J, Conway, who for the past six
@onths has been running the old
#son LeClair blacksmith shop on
Aerlin street, and who recently moved
u Hartford, has again signed a con-
act and will reopen his place of
siness here.
Annual Church Meeting.
& The annual meeting of the Ken
ngton Congregational church Will be
ED this evening at o'clock at the
&urch parlors. Reports for the past
lar will be read and the election of
7cers for the ensuing year will be
I'D. Refreshm will be served by
Me Ladies' Aid society and a social
letting will follow the business
nsactions.
d. A. r.. Chapter Meets.
NJ The Emma Hart Willard chapter
III the D. A. r. will hold regular
eeting tomorrow afternoon at tho
ome OF Mrs. Harold Epson at 8
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Free Prescription Can Be Filled at Amy
Drug Store and Given Secretly.


Drug Store and Given Secretly.
H. J. Brown, a Cleveland man, WAS for
many years a confirmed drunkard His
friends and relatives despaired of ever
redeemins him His sister sought the
best medical men in Europe in the hope
that she might find something which
would cure him. FINALLY she was recon-
mended to an eminent chemist, who gave
her private formula <the same appears
beIoW> and told her how to use it. She
NAG II niled at drug store and gave 1T
to him secretly The results were startling.
IN a few weeks he completely cured.
mat was over ten years ago and he has
not touched a drop since. He now occu-
pies a position of trust and is enthusiastic
IN MS efforts to help others overcome
the liquor habit. He feels that he can
pest DO this by making public the SANG
formula which cured him. Here is the
prescription: 60 TO any frst-cIass drug
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

The next meeting Of the Maple Hill
Literary society will be held at the
home of Mrs. F. A. Law Of Maple
Hill avenue Thursday afternoon, jan
uary %. There will be readings by
Mrs. W. A, Rice of Hartford
Miss Gladys Olnstead gave mis-
cellaneous shower last Friday evening
in honor Of Miss Charlotte RowIey,
who will shortly become the bride Of
Vincent Eddy of Newington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

O'Clock and it is now 1870 so I will
have to stop writing. I think VIC will
be about half way back by New Years
If everything is alright. I hope Won
all will have a nice Christmas and
Happy New Year.
Lots of love to YOU ALL
"WTT SON
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

Miss Leora Saunders Of the L. S,
navy spent q short furlough at her
home on Theodore street last week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

Friday evening at the Congrega-
tional church, Rev. and Mrs. Herbert
L. Macy will hold a reception in hon
or OF the boys recently discharged
from the service
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Maple Hill

Lawrence Stanley OF Maple street is
stopping at Craig Hall, Atlantic City,
for two weeks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

MAUD Adams, probably the most
IainoVS actress on the American stage
todaE' mas just recovered from a.
nervous breakdown, which at one time
threatened TO force her retirement
from the stage. 1t is now said that
she Will shortly again be able to re-
sumo her profession.
Co Underwood G. Underwood
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

Above, a. Mltchell Palmer, alien
property custodian, who has always
been very close to President Wilson.
was considered at Washington to have
On excellent chance Of appointment to
succeed the Attorney General Gregory
Below FRANK l.. Polk, Counsellor of
the state Department mas been promi-
ncntly mentioned.
Photos co Underwood & Under
wood.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16

Miss Mable Smith has resumed her
work after a recent illness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Don't Poison Babv.

AGO almost mother thought her child
4 and a DROPS MANY wllp the
Nanya the who
of of
Drops "Cord" Soothing syups You should
of what 8 connpose CASTORIA DOES NOT
CONTAIN NARCOTICS, if it bears the signature ~~%
Of H. ~ <LTNs-A
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
| o'clock. There will be a musical pro-

o'clock, There will be a musical pro-
gram with an address.
To Give Fair.
The members of the East Berlt0
Village Improvement society will give
another fair and bazaar at the Last
Berlin athletic hall about the last OF
this month. The newly formed min
stre1s will be the feature Of the first
night and the proceeds will be given
toward the street lighting fund.
Union Church Meeting.
There will be a union meeting of
the seven churches comprising the
centenary group at the East Berlin
Methodist church at o'clock and at
7:30 o'clock on January 21. Rev, DR.
Beach, pastor Of tho Methodist
chruch Of Middletown. and Rev. Mr.
Schriver, Y. M. c. A. secretary and
pastor of the Midd1eheld Methodist
church. will speak in the evening
There will also be a. stereopticon lee
ture. Refreshments will be served
and a social hour will follow.
Food Sale Tomorrow.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Ber-
lin Congregational church will hold
another food sale and entertainment
at the church parlors tomorrow eve
ming at s o'clock. A program has
been arranged and an enjoyable tE,'e
is assured. The committee appointed
will meet this evening to complete all
plans.
Berlin Briefs.
A benefit dance will be given this
evening at the Berlin Grange hall.
to furnish the music.
The weekly prayer meeting ' was
held last evening" at the Berlin Con-
gregational church.
Emma Brignoli of Kensington has
| been removed to the New Britain
General hospital for treatment.
! George Dodd has returned from his
business trip west.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Adams Of
Sunset lane are attending the cora
show at the state capitol today.
! Charles Thompson of Berlin Is at
! tending the corn show at Hartford to-
! day.
! Miss Marjorie Moore, who has been
seriously i'll at her home il Kensing-
! ton, is recovering.
Charles 8. Elton of Kensington.
! baggage master at the local station,
! has resumed his duties after several
! days illness.
! Miss Florence Cook of East Berlin
visiting her brother at his home in
| New Haven.
Mss Florence Clark of East Berlin
will spend the remainder of the win
ter il Midd1etown
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Missionary to Speak.

Miss Elzab beth Weeb who has spent
some years in Asiatic Turkey and who
was driven out when America entered
the world war will speak next Sunday
morning at the Congregations church
in the interest Of the Armenian and
Syrian relief fund. She will tell Of
the cruelties practiced by the Turks
on the helpless exiles and refugees Of
the Eastern countries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-16
Writes From France.

Mrs. George Ellis has received a
letter from her son, Wilson, who is in
the navy and now q mem Der of the
crew Of the transport KOenig der
Netherlands. He describes the weather
in France and compares that coun-
try with the States. From the tone
of his letter it would seem that in his
opinion, France compares unfaNOr-
bly, with America. His letter follows:
Bordeaux. Franco.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
~MILLIoN DOLLAR DOLL"
NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT

A jingling, joyful comedy, with
sparkling music and pretty girls, is
what is promised all who see the
million Dollar Doll" at the Audito-
urn next Wednesday night, Jan. Is,
when she makes her appearance in
this city. A company Of recognized
musical stars, and a "Real Beauty
Chorus" which sings haunting tunes,
with pretty sensational dances, ip
costumes Of great beauty, that are q
perfect riot of color, will present
this new musical comedy. There
has never been a show that has re-
ceived more fattering press notices.
The unanimous approval Of the pub
lie has been accorded it, and the YER
dict, wherever this comedy has been
presented, has always been most ia
vorable. This new Twentieth Cen
fury play will be the attraction at
the Auditorium for one night only,
and you cannot afford to miss it.
Admission S5, so, rs and $1.OO.
Seats on sale at Lancaster & Co.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
NOTICE TO TEACHERS


AS the elementary schools will
close soon, ! take this method Of call
ing the attention Of the teachers to
few simple requirements that must
be carried out before final settlement
is made:
~. Final examinations must be
held and those who make passing
grade should be promoted to the next
grade and so indicated in Register
under '"rhe Standing of Pupils" and
those not passing so indicated, Every
item of Register must be properly
filled, and bring Register to office for
teacher next year; so that the next
years teacher may know just where
pupils belong, A grade card should
be sent the parents of each pupil.
CIR Last year q few teachers left
the building in very bad condition
after entertainments. The teacher
must see that the building is we'll
cleaned, desks arranged, windows
fastened, doors locked and key turn
ed over to a member of the Advisory
board, if there is one near; if not, to
a responsible patron living near the
building. If there is no lock on door
buy one and have it put on, and the
board will pay the expense, if rea-
sonable. Many communities will
want to use these buildings during
the spring and summer as communi-
ty centers, and they must be put in
good condition.
(3). When the school is nearing its
close, gives the patrons a good Oppor-
tunity to really judge lazy teacher,
and each one of you should guard
against time-killing in the closing
days of the school by loose discipline
and lack of interest among pupils.
AS we have been unable to have
public meetings for the benefit of the
patrons, let me suggest that the
teacherse hav some simple closing
exercise, either by pupils, or by a
friend of education, who can be us
ually secured in the neighborhood,
to make a talk on Educational
Needs" L 9a
Before the last months salaryacan
he drawn, teachers must comply with
the above requirements, as the law
directs. If this is not done, please
do not call for last months pay.
Faithfully,
JOEL N. PIERCE,
Supt Of Schools.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
CARTER C. oTTINGER
WOUNDED AND GASSED
Nevere, France, Dec. list.

Nevere, France, Dec. LIST.
Dear Brother
! write to let you know that | am
well, but still in the hospital. ! am
in class but don't know how soon
! will move. / think Uncle Sam is
doing all he can to get us back home,
and sure hope my turn will come
soon. was never satisfied when /
was in the States ! always wanted
to come to France, and now | am
wanting to get back home. / am
sure it won't be lonk until we will
have a chance to come home, SO |
will not write very much about my
experience. ! will just wait and tell
you when get home.
will tell you where | have been.
We first landed in Liverpool, Eng
land, from there we went to Lettarve,
France, and the excitement started
from there. We went to the Toul
front from there, then to the Verdun
front.
Here it was | received my wound.
Jerry sent over a shell and art of it
went through my helmet, tore off my
gas mask, and / was slightly gassed,
but not enough to amount to any
thing.
| consider myself quite lucky.
got few gashes on my head which
were easily remedied by a few
stitches, but it will be something of
a souvenir Of the war anyway.
think that the most of the boys
over here are pretty well satisfied
myself would not take thousand
dollars for my trip, but would not
give ten cents for another one like
it.
suppose when they send me back
.they will send me to Minnesota first,
but just as soon as / can / am com
ing home. Probably a little rest
would be good for me. hope | viii
not feed the fish like | did coming
over here, and also hope it won't
take us as long to get back over as
it did when we crossed last time. We
were thirteen days coming over here
from the States, and that was a long
time not to see any land.
] guess had better go back to my
ward now; ] think it is about dinner
time.
Don't write until you hear from
me, as ! may leave most any time.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year, | am,
Your brother,
CARTER c. oTTINGER.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
Crown Jewels
Sent Secretly
To London

LONDON, Jan. 2.-Crawn jewels
have been grought out Of their war
time hiding place and returned to the
Tower Of London. They were not
paraded back. In fact, the removal
was 50 informal and quiet that no
one, perhaps, who saw a couple Of
automobiles containing two army Of
flcers in silk hats and frock coats
and two soldiers in black overcoats
and derbies suspected that they were
carrying $3O,OOO,OOO worth Of jew
elry.
A peep into one Of the cars would
have revealed a cardboard hat box
but the pepper wouldn't have known
that it concealed the Imperial State
Crown. Nor would he have guessed
that the piece Of rough, heavy, red
cloth he was seeing covered the roy
al sceptre with its famous Cullinan
diamond. In insignificant looking
boxes and parcels were the other
crowns, coronets, robs and the rest
of the royal regalia.
Windsor Castle, about twenty-five
miles from London, became the re-
pOsitory for the jeyels soon after
German aircraft began to bomb the
metropolis. They were placed in. a
thick walled stone vault.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
Allies Warn
Turks to Obey
Or Suffer

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Allies
have notified Turkey that unless the
Turkish force at Medina lays down
its arms immediately the forts at the
Dardanelles will b. destroyed.
The Turks haze shown an pnwill-
rness TO surrender In accordance
with the armistice terms, but all the
garrisons except that ct Medina,
which is the largest in Arabia, laid
down their arms through peaceful
Fakhri Pasha, command
err in Madina, offered one excuse az
ter another until the Allies were
forced to send an ultimatum to the
Turkish Government.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-11
Peace Delay
Causes Alarm

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.Presi-
dent Wilson will be given an official
welcome by the city Of Washington
upon his return next month from Eu-
rope. Plans were made today by q
committee appointed by District Of
Columbia commissioners to have the
President upon reaching the capital
lead a parade Of returned soldiers.
members of the committee said they
had been informed that President and
Mrs. Wilson would arrive home Feb
ruary IS or 10.