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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16

Freaks of Nature.

A cat that barked like dog, re
Gently exhibited at Boston, tops the
list Of numerous freaks discovered in
this country. Recently, says the De-
troit Free Press, a giant glow worm,
Al inches long, was found in the
Santa Cruz mountains. When placed
in the dark a gorgeous effect was pro-
duced by the luminous rings circling
its body. Mammoth fruit is of fire.
quent occurrence, but in Southstake,
Bath, England, a shocking case Of
plant over-eating was discovered. II
resulted in seven daisies growing on
one stalk. This freak. scientists said,
was caused by fesciation, which
means over-eating. White blackbirds,
canaries, linnets and sparrows have
been seen and exhibited. The ocean,
too, gives it's share of curious freaks.
A double-sided founder, with both
sides alike. duplicate fins and a mis-
placed eye, was caught some months
ago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
Tear East Relief

Another little child has shriveled up
and died! The mother, creeping back,
gaunt and cold, from the desert, has
put down the thin little bones with
those that strew the road, so-many-
miles, and has sunk beside them, new
er to rise again.
Only a little child, and a mother,
out on the bleak Armenian road
put what is that Vision lowering there
and what is that Voice the cold
winds bear to the ears of our souls
81 was hungry, and We gave no meat
I was naked and we clothed me
not?"
Today, yes, today many more of
these little children not hundred,
nor thousand, but two hundred and
fifty thousand of them are still
wandering uncared for and alone in
that dead land, their weasened skins
clinging in fear to their rafting
bones" and they are crying out with
gasping breath, Il am hungry | am
hungry" And the Voice of One who
watches US comes again to the ears of
our souls-I am hungry! I am hun
gryl l am hungry"
Now the children, and the mothers
in Armenia are dreadiag the winter.
Gust human remnants, they are, not
protected, many of them, from the
elements by even the dignity of rags"
But we can feed and clothe those
perishing ones-some of them-be-
fore it is too late. Hoover has cabled
from the Caucasus, at is impossible
that the loss of two hundred thousand
lives can at this day be prevented,
but the remaining fire hundred thou
sand can possibly be saved" They
need not starve, and freeze and die if
we will save them. Open now your
heart and purse. They need not die!
Eve We them to eat!
Today nearly eight hundred thou
sand destitute Armenians-His people
need food and clothing. He took
little children in his arms and blessed
them. Today will you take one, or
more, of these sad, cold, hungry little
children of Armenia into your arms
and heart, in His name, and give
them food, ana warmth ana lire!
"Inasmuch as ye lave done it to
these My brethren, ye have done it to
Me-"
The citizens of Lambertville GER
tainly want to make very generous
contributions to this pitiful Cause.
Hand your gifts to the Mayor, DIR,
Balderston, or to the pastors of the
city, or to the Sabbata School Super
intendents. If your gift is in the
form of check, make it payable to
Frederick Frelinghuysen, Treasurer,
Nea1 East Relief. The Chairman for
Lambertville, Mr.. Theron Lee, tele-
phore Ian Dertvillc % will gladly
answer any cue :itns that na7 arise.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
Eucks County and Nearby

The annual meeting of Newtown
Artesian Water Company held in the
company's office Thursday afternoon
was not very largely attended, only
two shareholders outside the board of
directors being there. Five hundred
and twenty-one shares were voted
and the old directors We're re-elect-
ed, together with William T. Wright
to fill vacancy. The board after
ward reelected George C. Worstall,
president; H. c. Worstall, secretary;
Thomas Croasdale, treasurer, and
Lewis R. Kenderdine, superintendent.
During 1919 there was a daily
average of &c prisoners in the Bucks
County Prison, according to Head
keeper Thomas Harris annual report.
The largest number any day was 60
and the lowest was IL In 1918 the
highest number was sc and the lowest
30. Thirteen women were incarcer-
a:ed in the PRISON during 1919, chree
mere than in 1918.
Finding that mills, TIE old tax
rate, would probably no meet The es-
ti'nated expenditures for l"G2G, the
County COMMISSIONERS raised the
t'll.ty tax rat= 1cnday to five mills.
TIL was d. after the budget was
made up. The board also considered
the proposition to accept a bridge
over Mill Creek, Buckingham town
ship, as county bridge, but took no
action. The Commissioners also visi-
ted the Almshouse to investigate GER
tain projected improvements, but
held the matter under advisement.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the North East Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company was held at
the office of the company, Reading
Terminal, Philadelphia, on Monday,
January 18th. The following officers
and directors were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Agnew T.
Dice; directors, Edward E. Paxson,
Colonel Henry D. Paxson; E. Law
renee Fell; E. F. Smith, W G. Brown,
John F. Auch, Robert N. Fell, Samuel
F. Wagner, George Ziegler and nor
don Chambers.
George A. Hussey, Jr., D. D. G, Of
Bristol, has been named as dental ex-
aminer for Bucks county. DR.. Hussey
will render professional services tc
patients and beneficiaries of the var
risk insurance. The Office of the new
inspector is at 1923 Radcliffe street,
where DR.. Hussey has been conducting
private dental practice since re-
turning from the army. He is a ma
tive Bristolian and well known at
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16

that place. He is a graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania dental
school and had experience with the
army.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
CLOTHING
GET 1T AT
MATHEWS
MANLY WINTER
SPORTS

SPORTS
take us out in the weather.
Whether you are motoring, skating
or holding down the end of bob
sled, if you are comfortable, every
thing is-Jake.
LEATHERREX COAT, knee length
belt all around, velour back, absolute
ly rain and weather proof, $3.50
Buckskin Velour beautiful coat, fin
ished with large outside bellows pock-
cts, belt all around, an ideal coat for
motor use, for any season, $500
Belted Army Style sheeplined Coats
double breasted clover leaf fasteners,
40 inches long, set in military pockets,
beautiful imitation beaver collar looks
like the genuine and wears much bet
ter. Sleeves are lined with heavy
furred doe skin, much better than
sheep. From any view point, either
comfort, style or service this coat is
the finest, priced at $4,000 and worth
more.
Hudson Seal Caps ........ $500
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
: : NO M9Rz RATS

or mice, after you use RAT-SNAP.
It's sure rodent killer. Try a Pkg.
and prove it. Rats killed with RAT
SNAP leave no smell. Cats or dogs
won't touch it. Guaranteed.
25c. size Il cake) enough for
Pantry, Kitchin or Cellar.
soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, Coops, or small buildings.
S1.00 size 6 cakes) enough for
all farm and buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by
John G. Cryer, Estate.
]. Joseph Henry.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
FIVE years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for estimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-01-16
p A T S N A p

KILLS RATS
Also mice. Absolutely prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAT-SNAP comes in
cakes-no mixing with other food.
Guaranteed.
Csc. size q cake) enough for
Pantry, Kitchin or Cellar.
soc. size e cakes) for chicken
House, coops or small buildings.
S1-00 size 6 cakes) enough for
all farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by
John G. Cryer, Estate.
]. Joseph Henry.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
NEW BRITAIN TRIO WIN FROM HARTFORD
Casino BoVlers Have a IA Point Advantage Over Wooster Three

The Casino trio. accomplished a feat that has long been awaited b. local bowiingdom, whom the Wooster trio wore forced to accept tho short end Of the opening rano or the home and homo scries for s10o q side. Roll ing for the best pinfaIi. tho locals havo ft.point advantage, and the teams will meet in the second game of tho series at the Wooster alleys at Hartford next Thursday night. Frlsk ana Nnrcum bowied Tn excellent form for New Britain. while Gaines and I-andish were the best performers for tho visitors. Tho American Paper Goods company league rolled last night at tho Casino alleys. At Rogers Recreation Building. the Universal and Judd company leagues contested. Tha ncorNm.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
RESUME CONFERENCES
Fate of Demands of Hard Coal Miners for Wage Increase Win Probably Re settled Today.

Philadelphia, Nov. 6.-The fate of the demands Of the anthracite mine workers for wage increases equal to those recently granted the soft coal miners rested with the operators today when representatives of the hard coal diEgers and the mine owners resumed their conferences here today.
 Before going into session. the op- orators declined to discuss their plans and would not indicate their probable attitude toward the miners demands for q 13 per cent increase for contract miners. a ss minimum day labor rate and a universal eirht hour day throughout tho anthracite region.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

diaing room through a pantry, fl fest by II, with . side entranc, and . sousfats approach to the stAiyu.
 TAs second aoor contains thres bedrooms and . bath room, . linen closet and . sman trunk room. All the bedrooms have closets and cross ventilation, and two of them have open nreplaces. This last feature could Ae omitted If desired.
 Tho walls of tAis house gre built of face brick, the most varied. in terestfng and beautiful of all build. fng materials. with either common 0ricf or hsliow tile for backing. The inside has gypsum plaster on metal iafh, and asphalt shinsles protect the roof.
 Such . house costs not to exceed 10 per csnt moro than . wooden one. It is worth at least % per cent moro the day 1t is finished. and fAD dt9srencA sn valne keeps incfeAsfng. Face brick has . stand. in9, . ."class," which wood cannot hons to rival: and the brick house is cheap to maintain, eostk ifttis for tnsufAnoe. and depfeciatss rsfy slowly. 4 frame house may bs wiped out at any momsnA hy nra. This brick houss would have tu be ost on 6re. and then only . vsry small part of it would burn.
 If your lumber CT material dealef o1 cootractor doubts this CT wants any further Information On the msatter. have him write to the Per. Rans1t Building Bureau. tn the Chamber of CommarceL Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
FREE VACCINATIONS

Health Superintendent Will Treat
 Charity Patients in Effort to Pre-
 vent Diphtheria Spread.
 To fight the spread of diphtheria, Dr. Jesse R. Harris, superintendent of the board of health, has announced that he will vaccinate anyone sent to him by the superintendent of Chari- ties as being unable to pay the doc tors fee for vaccination against diph- theria. At a meeting of the health board Tuesday the superintendent Will bring the matter of viccination at City Hall for anyone who would be bene- fited by such treatment, the work to be done in the health department offices.
 There are 31 cases of diphheria in the city to date, exclusive of 14 car riers who are also under observance. Three positive cases were found yes terday at the Smith school Cultures will be taken today in another class room.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
City Advertisement
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCES.

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCES. Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of New Britain: That Sec. 219, of the building ordi- nances of the City of New Britain: be amended as follows:
 Sec. 21s, Walls of One-Story Struc- tures: One story structures not ex- ceeding the height of fifteen U5) feet may be built with eight ts) inch walls when the bearing walls are not more than nineteen (1sD feet apart and four or eight inch piiasters twenty inches or more wide, are built into the walls at not more than six teen t16} feet centers or less than sixteen feet, as may be determined by the Building Inspector.
 All ordinances or part of ordinances inconsistent herewith arc hereby re- pealed.
 Adopted by the Common Council, Nov. 5. 1920. Approved by the Mayor and became a law by publication Nov. 6. 1920.
 Attest:
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON.
 City Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
RAILWAY GIVES NOTICE

Midland Road in Ireland Will Not
 Carry Livestock, Two Weeks Warn
 ing Says.
 Dublin. Nov. 6.-The Midland rail- way has given fortnight's notice of termination of service to its 5000 employees and announces that it will not carry livestock after Monday. The Midland railways difficulties, arising from the dispute regarding the haul ing of munitions, have been compli- cated by strike of engineers but all the railway companies except the Great Northern are gradually being strangled by the suspension of guards and drivers refusing to take part in military traffic.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
RUN OYER BY JITNEY
south Norwalk Boy Falls From Run- ming Board Beneath whccis-was foolmg With Others.

South Norwalk. Nov. G.--Everett Billingham, aged IS. was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when he fell from the running board of an automobile bus. beneath the rear wheels of the bus. as he was return ing to his home in Springdale, after attending the junior High school in Darien. Young Billingham. accord ing to other occupants of the bus, had been foolins with other boys and as the bus turned q corner fell back wards. He received a fractured skull and died instantly.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
JAPAN'S STATEMENT
Nippon Declines to Make Comment on Reports About Vandcrlip's Ac- tiyitics in Russia.

Tokio. Nov. s.-In connection with the reports that Washington Wander lip, representing an American sym dicate. had obtained concession in Siberia from the Russian soviet gov ernment, the Japanese foreign office today gave out the following state ment:
 I'm view of the fact that the soviet government has not been recognized by the powers it is unnecessary to point out that the Japanese govern ment is in no way bound to take coz nizance of any private Agreement, nor prepared to assent to an act or measure which infringes upon Japan's treaty rights with relation to Russia or affects her vital interests, arising from geographic or other considera- tions"
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
KILLED BY CLOTHESPOLE
Child, Struck by Falling Pole, Dies and Owner of Tenement is Held as Responsible.

Bridgeport, Nov. g. The death of II year old Samuel Dubofstsy who was instantly killed when struck by a falling clothespole while he was play ing in his back yard on October 2S. was caused by the criminal act of Morris L. Schwartz. proprietor of the building. who neglected to repair the pole, according to a finding made pub- lie today by Coroner J. PhelAn.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
ARMENIAN CHURCH SERVICE:

At the St. Marks church at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, a meet ing will be conducted for the Armen- ians. Tho newly appointed minister for the state or Connecticut. who will have churgs of the Armenian congre- Eation at this city. will speak. Ho is Rev. Mompra PeIteginn, and comes from Boston. Mass. Prof. H. K. Kriko- rian Of New Haven will also speak.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
FAREWELL PARTY.

Charles Heckman of Kensington avenue was rendered farewell masquerade party at his home last night. There were about 30 of his friends present. Refreshments were served. MT. Hickman will leave for Georgia the 2sth of this month. He will accompany IT. L.. Piatt of the New Britain Machine company.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

~NoUARTER of all the baaid-
 ing lots in America face O north. either squareiy or 1t an angle; yet not ono house in . hundred is planned with special reference to such . lot. That is enc reason why we have 50 may sunless or darkened living rooms.
 There is no such drawback in this hoase. It was dssi@HeA for . northvard facing lot People do not live in halls. coat closeta or stafrvays. and . kitchen ehoul1 Dc dsstgnsd for coolness. The-stors. these ,arts of the house are placed on tAs north tAs stfSst side. and iiving end dlhaxx room open to the garden on the south.
 The reoosssd doorway opens iuko . little hall On the lsff ts . coat closet. on the right, tAs passage to the klfchsn. with the haSemsnt stairs on ths way. h troot is . liv. ing room. 13H feet bS 10. snd seAming larger because of the pcruA a4 the Ssars The stairs 70 ID from the innsf wall of this roo0. ead just besids the stairway is the fireplace.
 O the othsr side o( tks Are. rlAcs C m archway to ths dininS room, n 6aSe sQuaSS. D0tA Mvang and dining rooms open on . me porch overlooking the garden. and taking Full advantage of its yFfvacy and its sunlight Think how vinss and d0vsrs win nest1s up to such . porch.
 The Kitchen, rsashsd from the
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

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New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
oFTCIAn IS ACCUSED.

New York. Nov s--Statc Comptroi- Ter Eugene M. Travis today was or dersd held for tho grand jury In a decision handed down by Chief Jus tice Kernochan of general sessions who has presided at the John Doe inquiry conducted into alleged irregu-
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

~EE-QUARTER of all the bafid- ing lots in America face O north. either sQuareiy os 1t
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
INDICT MILLIONAIRE
Contraxvor
caitiay New York Contractor tbarred With Being between for B~isdinr Trust Graftcrs.

New York. Nov. s.-SeorEe Backer. fniliionairc contractor alleged to have 1becn a eo-between in building trust activities now under investigation by the state. today was formally ar- raignsd on an indictment charging perjury.
 whiio 1t was reported that Backer was one Of three defendants named in indictments returned yesterday by the additional grand jury. definite an- nouncemert was lacking both as to \ the nancs Of those Indicted and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-21

DEMOCRATS Up IN THE AIR

Two distinct schools thought have arisen regard
ing The announcement Of William G. McAdoo that he
could permit his so before the Democratic
convention when it begins Frisco week hence
First. there those who profess to believe that he
viii be voted by Democrats convention regard
less OF his irrevocable decision while others in
the former secretary OF the treasurys
withdrawal in favor of President Wilson and a third
term nomination. Such Democratic leaders are al
ready in Frisco much up in the air as ever
over the unexpected MeAdoo coup They refuse
terpFet his action meaning anything beyond which
seems to mean textualy. Yet there two distinct
undercurrents of opinion leading directions ndi-
Gated.
McAdoo, it Is pointed could scarcely refuse to
for the presidency If nominated by the Democrats
Up until the present he has said This he did
not deny in his telegram Jouett Shouse delegate-
large from Kansas. Many believe that the very coyne$
of the presidents son-in-law will make him all the
desired By the Democrats when they assemble
to prevent his name being in nomination will
difficult job The cards being played beautifully By
the heir apparent"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-21

WHICH seemed to worry some Of our
FRIENDS quite a little
We should be . proud Or il that
1T would be great temptation to u
TO show it to everybody.
THE way for young man to rise
in peoples
ESTIMATION is to settle down ana
settle up.
good many married
COUPLES think that they are
LIVING together when the fact u
THAT they are
MERELY putting up with each other
WE suppose there is time
WHEN even the legeiest female chile
WILL stop growing long and
ABRUPTLY begin to grow round.
1T is safe bet that
THE man who pokeS fun al a woman
ron shorping an day
AND not buying anything
Has never been married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-21
arranza so often nroclaimed-

Carranza so often proclaimed.
Now comes Salvador Alyarado provisional minister
of finance for the revolution with statement eyincing
equal realization Of MeXcos duties responsibilities
supposedly civilized nation says Mexicos
know that the world tired its disorders be-
cause it is troublesome neighbor.
We know fully well our duties if we wish TO be
respected civilized people. that have
TO protect the lives and property of nationals
foreigners; know have pay eur debts as gen
tlemen; know that the difficulties of Mexico affect
parts OF the world that cannot live behind a
Chinese wall. and that. que swftness OF means Of
communication. Independence of nations an actual
and positive thing and that country as she
desires. because her the confines of the
world. Ne also know that are not capable OF
placing at the service Of placing the service OF
humanity am Of the resourcves exist in
Mexico the word viii and take them, because il
IS the inevitable law of progress
Carranza. bullheaded dctatoria blinded by pride
and prejudice and hatred OF the States recog-
nzed none of these principles forcefully laid
by the revolutionary minister He forever prating
of MeXcos sacred rights with a thought of her
duties as member Of the family nations. And he
has reaped his reward. There is now hope for the
dawnins of a better day for Mexico
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-21
THE DISEASE OF PEssIM1sM

neurologist who has been classified by his CON
ferees eminent" proclams that the entire human
afflicted with neurasthenia or deadly nervous
prostratiOn that this had increasing pandemic
long before the world war that the war was one OF
the effects of it: that this been cause OF
other extreme effects all Of which have for world
wide aggregation Of Inconsistencies producing condit
ions from which there is recovery except reversion
TO man primal state of the ideal simple Hfe-presun
ably that of the ancestral people or the remoer
ancestral chimpanzee.
OF course, the professor himself is suffering from
neurosis Pessimism is really phase Of the
disease The person who no hope for development
and ever better things argues his own case
hopeless.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-21
CERTAINTY NOT


1t did not require the legal opinion furnished by
some one that Eugene V. Debs eligible to the
presidency. of being in prison, to cause
his candidacy TO be viewed unimportant The com
mon sense and selespect Of the American people are
proof any time against such impudent proposals as
that convict, and especially who his impris-
cnnent To opposing his country's efforts he made
their president The nomination of Debs simply calls
attention to band Of Individuals have contempt
for the American government, who Of the
teal type that is always affecting martyrdom.
"Impudence' is the best term TO describe the at
tempt to make this liberal country appear as an
oppressor of the rights of During the world war
it tolerated conduct that would have the firing
squad in most other land Some of those who are
screaming against the government should be
thanking their stars that they alive. public
is becoming sick and tired of and others
who have been calling Tor release of political pris-
oners as if this government Russia Of the car
list days
We have no political prisoners in thf5acountry
Those in our prisons criminals pure and simple
Dehs is in the stripes of BECAUSE ineone Of
the greatest crimes in the history his country h
tried to thwart his government instead of helping H.