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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-23

COPENHAGEN-H I. Anderson.
a young man. here. has invented a
simple method OF sending pictures
by wireless. "Politken." a newspa-
per here, used a photograph OF
President Ebert of Germany, sent
from Germany by the invention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-23
Conductor wouldn't Give Change

MEMPHIS-Because, he says,
a street car conductor refused 70
give him change for a s. bill, ]. NJ
Wells Is suing the Memphis street
Railway Company for $1,000 dam
ages. Wells gave the bill to the
conductor who dropped six cents
fare in the box. Then. when Wells
asked for change, the conductor, he
GAYS. told him he'd have to go to
the barn to get it"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-23

AKRON. - Fire department ap-
aratus was called here to put out
ae water" The water entered the
easement of L. G.. Federman Co.
ore from a broken water main. The
akines pumped It out
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-23

SUMNER RESORT. ULSTER COUNTY
Iakeview Hotel. Pine HilL n. y. BOX
=. n. Overlooking lake: modern improve
ments: orchestra. danciugs bathlngi sun
rarian cuisine. Booklet. Special rates
now. Mosaic laws observed JoSeph
TfnshRrr. Proprietor.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
ITS UNANIMOUS.

Various signs of the coming spring burst into song-a somewhat lugu- brious burst, it is true-men have been seen washing windows from the outside. attractively garbed in shirt sleeves. waistcoat and other neces- saries: verses have fought their way into print. and similar proofs Of the approaching advent of the season which delights have been in evidence.
 But now from New York comes news of the sign of spring said to be infallible-the soda-water makers have struck. The tradition is that every year these dispensers of bub- bling joy discover that they want something, and the discovery is made immediately before ordinary people realize that new suits must be bought for the Sunday parade. The manu- facturers express their determination to gain their ends by striking. and thereupon Spring arrives.
 In these days of worry over so many naLICfS IL IS NlllI CO 'ihIOi HI Percy and Gwendoline that the strike will probably not affect New Britain, although no promise is made on that score. They will be able to meet Ut the fountain as of yore and lubricate their discussion of the last hop with the liquid which has aided the estab- lishment of delicate intimacy through so many years. Percy will be able to display his utter disregard for expense in the same lavish manner as former ly. and GwendoIine will find the tang of the bubbles, the flavor of the cream just as conducive to a satisfactory exclamation of why she was out when Percy called as in Springs of the past. The point is that now we know Spring is coming soon.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Much that is fabulous surrounds the St. Patrick, the date of whose death March II, 465, is now held sacred to his memory. But from the historic facts concerning him come significant data valuable and inspiring to men and women of all nations. His life justif1es the admiration not only of those to whom memory of the Isle of Emerald is dear, but also of all to whom an humble life of service ap- peals.
 Brave in battle" is the meaning of St. Patrick's baptismal name, Succata Possibly it was this bravery that led to his captivity during seven years of his young manhood, in Ireland. Later he was ordained priest and Bishop in Gaul, whence he went back to Ireland as a missionary where he died in County Down, Ulster, where many years before he had founded his first church.
 Island of the saints was the name given Ireland after St. Patrick's work among the small tribes which com posed it was well under way. His methods were gentle and cautious: he dealt first with the chiefs of the vari- ous clans, and through them won the people to his faith. The man may be known from his writings, and from them may be gained an idea of his genuine devotion to his Masters work, his creed-one to which all Christians may aSCribe.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
ALLEN MAKES ST.ATENIENT.

Reports circulated to the effect that the William H. Allen Co.,. Inc, dis charges several of their carpenters on March 13 to avoid payment of a five per cent. bonus promised to the em- ployes whose names were on the pay roll on March 15, have been denied by the officers of the company. William H. Allen. president of the company. stated today that the firm employs 6S men and in an effort to speed up pro- duction offered them a bonus of per cent. which was paid on March 15. One of the carpenters. he said. whose work was unsatisfactory. was dis charged during March and to spite his employers he is thought to have start. ed the report of the companys effort to repuliate it's agreement.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
\ ADISCOURAGING ATTITUDE.

If man came to sec your house with the intention of buying it, and YOU wanted to sell, you would not take for the theme of your cOnversa- ton the houses lack of closet-room. If you were honest you would call his attention to the disadvantage, and then tell him how you had met the difficulty.
 A stranger coming to New Britain is met on all sides by the statement, iterated and reiterated. that it is al most impossible to find a place to live One man brought his family from a distant city planning to take a posi- ton here. He looked about one after noon, heard the usual discouraging remarks, and took the train back to Perhaps he would not have been very desirable citizen, for he lacked perseverance. But that is immaterlai.
 It is hard to find living accommo- dations in New Britain: the fact is well established. Moreover the fact proves that d lot of people want to live here. and those living here are in no hurry to move out. All of which shows that New Britain is a pretty good place to live in.
 But it is submitted that this is the point which should be emphasized by New Britainitcs, and not the fact that there is no hope. There is always hope Places, good places. can be found if proper effort is made. Mean while plans are being made by private interests to provide more places. If New Britain people continue the habit of discouraging newcomers. there will be none to occupy those new places to live when they are complet- ed X lot of empty houses speaks badly for a city. New Britain does not have them and will never have them unless the habit of discouraging strangers becomes so fixed that it can not be thrown off when it's cause caeses to exist.
 In some communities the "boost- ing habit is strong that news ot serious epidemics is hushed for fear business will be injured and strangers frightened away. This is wrong Nor should the housing situation be mis- represented This is unfair to the stranger. But facts should be. tenn pered with optimism.
 The actions of the people of the city do speak louder and are more helpful than their words Discour- aging in their honesty nevertheless
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
THE INSTITUTE.

The decision of the board of man agers of the New Britain Institute to get along as well as possible on the funds allowed them by the city and to na1nuain the library as long as they may. even if they have to borrow money. secure in the conviction that the people will come to their assist ance if necessary, is the cause of a sense of relief to those people of the community who have an active in- terest in it's future and present well fare. The center of culture, open to petty wishes Of politicians who have little use for a library themselves, ad- mittedIy. but who should realize the power for good that the Institute fur nishes.
 For time there was real reason 10 believe that the Taxpayers association would force the library to so back upon a subscription basis, charging for cards. The appropriation does not cover the costs of the library. But
 
 accused of political grating, none of whom may be thought to be playing the game of politics ip the work which they are doing, are going ahead with a great confidence in the reason and justice of the public In stead of sl few who can pay the costs, all will be allowed to take books from the institution. at no cost. Light reading and technical matters will be offered before to the reader for pleasure and the student, whether they have money or not. This is as it should be.
 The work of the library with the children of the city is not to be ig- nored by the parents. A marvellous opportunity is offered here for the youngster to supplement his school educaton with good books at no cost And the books are popular, the chil- dren's department is always crowded with youngsters after school hours and on holidays, they go there be- cause they wish, not because they are required to, and the benefits that they derive may be easily imagined. The library should go on. let Us are directly affected or not.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date)
March 17. 1895.

Traut X Hine have installed a new blower at their plant.
 Mems shoes may now be had for $1.Io a pair.
 John Pinches, Newton Smith. l.. J. Skinner and M. D. Stcckwell were elected stewards of Trinity M. E. church for the ensuing year.
 TrewheIla Bros. have put in hand some refrigerator specially designed for the storing of butter and eggs, a new branch of business they propose to enter in.
 E. H. Hubbard has been awarded the contract for the new house to be erected for A. A. Lyman on Maple street.
 H. C. Noble was elected junior war den of St. Marks church iii place of A. s. Finch resigned at special meeting held last evening.
 F. G. Platt said today that there was no foundation for the report that the Central Railway X Electric On. had purchased the Suburba n Electric road running from Hartford to Un ion - vile.
 Spring is coming sure. as il. l. Mills had mum bcr of lawn moN>~E.: on display today.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
FISHING INTERESTS
 ID REVIVE MARKET
Sales Increases Would Lower
 Prices, Fishermen Believe

New York, March 17.-tishns in- terests which have been trying for nearly year to revive a market here are considering the necessity of taking over the retail distrib utiOn and display in order to stimulate a live Her taste for the low priced food O. the sea. There seems to be no other way to tempt the public appetite. |, was announced today by the biggest steam traWler company operating be- tween the Georgia banks and New York that hundreds of tons of fish, mostly haddock, are going begging in the local wholesale market at from to cents d pound right in mid-Lenten season.
 The New York householder pays from IS to p cents a pound for fresh fish and the wholesale interests say the difference between these prices and retail price of meat is not enough to create a demand for the Seafood
 The problem of marketing is being studied by experts called in by ;he steam trawler companies whose exist ence, it is stated, is jeopardizcu by the disinclination of the public to buy fish under present conditions. Retail markets are not equipped to handle fish in quantities. it is said, dIb ul1leSS llllS IS uOle lllS ISl re- turns for the trouble involved is not attractive to dealers. As result retail prices are high and the public demand notwithstanding the high cost of living remains inactive.
 Before the war there existed d large trade in residential sections from wagons, fish carts, and even baskets. The house to house traders were largely Italian born aliens and they were called home for army service. The trade died and has not been revived. The trawler com panies say that fish must be mar keted in quantities in order to pay and in no other way can the business of operating steam trawlers be made profitable. Que of this situation they say may come chain stores for the ale of fish exclusively in big cities everywhere within 24 hours of the Atlantic sea board.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
\ TRUNK MYSTERY,

New Britain finds that it is involved in one of the well-known trunk mysteries after finding the body of d West Main street woman in a trunk in her apartment this morning. She was large woman and evidently had been crowded into the trunk while the body still was warm, as there was no great mutilation. A tray and some clothes had been thrown in on top O: the corpse. The clues a t present seem to point to the husband as the killer; the method was strangulation, and toy reinS with two small bells which belonged to her child had been used.
 It so happened that the police were the first to open the trunk, as they were summ oned by a sister who sus- pected the weight of it after it was evident the murdered woman had not left her house that morning. They have an interesting job now in catch ing the husband and d fine oppor- tunity to show their ability.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WORLD PLAN.

Fthing tending to throw har- |lng light on church plans ap-
 to the ordinary layman. He with approval movements have for their aim the uniting |-ious denominations in a com- fause, if such movements do not fe the relinquishment of forms |uStoms of which he has become hnd beliefs he may hold. Thus Inclined to like the idea of the Church World Movement, in thirty Protestant denomina- are participating. By it nearly 100000 is planned to be raised next five years for the purpose king general survey of the re E field, systema tizing it's activi- Ftnd preventing the overlapping |rk. It is believed that by this Tormer waste will be utilized and |ial and spiritual strength |ht from union.
 of crecds or com- |sing of faiths is contemplated. snanL as the word is when ap- 1 to matters religious. the aim is bee matters which come within frisdiction of the churches on d less' basis-to free it from the Ineant. but often fruitless spas
 efforts of temporary bodies. 10 utilize the splendid energy prompts such labors where Twill accomplish real permanent war as arguments for a break own of barriers of faith, but are many which show d spIen- gness on the part of clergymen |rious denominations. 1t is the on expression of the soldiers | here were apparently no lines
 kting members of different One minister, referring to an whom he had met and known B work among the soldiers. re- ed casually that he really did
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WATER FOR CHRISTENING.
Will Be Taken from Well Used by
 Abraham Lincoln.

Bloomington, Ill.,. March IT, Water from a well from which -Abra ham Lincoln many times slaked his thirst will be used to christen the ship Evergreen City" at Bristol, Pa., next Saturday. Miss Margaret Fenton, chosen by popular ballot as the off cial representa- tive of Bloomington at the launching, will take with her a bottle of the water to break against the hull as the vessel starts down the ways The Evergreen City, was named in hopor of Bloomington by the United States Shipping Board be- cause of the city's record in the Vic tory Loan drive.
 The we'll from which the bottle wa filled for Miss Fenton is at the formc home of Colonel Hogg, a lifelong friend of Lincoln. Lincoln visited Ut the home many times and drank from the well when on trips riding the circuit during his early law practice.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
ALLIED SOLDIERS
 IN CONSTANTINOPLE
Big Naval Force Also Is Gathered for Action at City of Golden Horn:
 Little Alarm Felt.

constantinople. March 16.-,Allied troops have occupied this city and the great guns of the British dreadnought Benbow and other giant allied war ships, moored to quays or anchored in the Golden Horn, command both sides of the Bosporus. Every ship is cleared for action.
 The actual arrival of allied forces caused little alarm, nor were there any signs Of panic, except in Stam bout. The shopkeepers near the War office there closed their plac of bus mess when it was heard the Allies were coming. but the troops inspired confidence and the stores soon were reopened.
 All of the allied powers partic;- pated in the movement. being under orders from the British commander in-chief here, the Italian contingent including detachments having Mos lems on their rosters. Four thousand blue jackets and marines were Handed by British Warships.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
THE MAGIC NAME,

I heard the wind go crying through the grass And making little sounds like any child; The yellow leaves would hardly let me pass Until 1 told them why 1 walked and smiled. And when I spoke your name to them. the wind Broke into laughter as child who stands And secs a butterfly, while far behind The yellow. leaves were clapping tiny hands.
 HERBERT $. GORMAN. in the Sun and N. Y. Herald.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

not know to what denomination his friend belonged. Another admitted frankly before a large congregation of civilians, men and women, that the soldiers. facing the great adventure and mingling with all sorts of men sincere in their devotion to this coun- try, had found some thing Divine which he himself had not gained. He was going back among them to seek and. he hoped, to find it.
 Gipsy Smith, ST. the noted evangel- ist whose war services are so well known, tells of the casual words of a soldier writing home. I've have no religious lines" he wrote. I've just get mixed up in the trenches and talk things over. and l guess Jesus Christ will have to sepa rate us-if He thinks it is necessary"
 Then there is the tale of the Jewish Rabbi, hurrying among the dead and dying, who happened upon a wound ed boy of the Roman Catholic faith. The Rabbi paused; the boy whispered a few words The Jew departed only to return in a few minutes bearing, for the peace of mind of the dying soldier, crucifix.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
"JEST RUMINATIN'," (RObert RuSSell.)

A Sood-sized dash O. kindli- ness; d little stuff that's rough: a pinch O pep an temper-an' a plnch is quite enough; a lot O generosity; some selfishness. perhaps - that cOnStitoots d picture O some pretty decent chaps. At times perversity stands Out-a cuss looks awful small, when ordinarily he may not be that way at all. It's then that you should recollect the tunes you, too, felt cross, when thoughtlesSness was easN-like an petulance your boss; it's then the unattrac- tive dish that's ct by you an me. should git the appetizin' sauce O human charity. Re member all the kindly things he's done an bide your time: when he gifts normal once aSen recall this humble rhyme.
 That rules good" says ol' friend pipe. but while you're Watchin' him, "don't let your Watchin' of yourself depend upon no whim. Don't force your friends to overlook your irritatm' ways but jest forget to have cm'-'tis forGetfulness that paEs.''
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
TO BE MARRIED.
Former Local Man to Wed Miss
 Grace MarI<ham

Joseph McEnroe of Chicago. for merly Of this city. has arrived in New Britain to claim as his bride Miss Grace Markham. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Mark ham of Park street The ceremony which takes place at St Jcseph's church April 6 is the cu- imitation of a romance started when both were students in the New Britain High school
 Mr. McEnroe has d position with the Thompson Engineering company Gf Chicago, and was in an engineering division of the |. S. army overseas. Miss Markham works at the Travellers Insurance company of Hartford
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
SIXTH WARD CLUB
 TO HEAR SPEAKER
(. P. Connolly to Address Republicans Tomorrow Night: Curtis and
 QuiglcN Invited.


 C. F. Connolly, d New York news paper man, who served overseas With the Y. M. c. A., will address meet ing of the Sixth Ward Republican club to be held tomorrow evening be- ginning at 1:3O o'clock in Ukrainian hall. MT. Connolly will talk upon the League of Nations. He has written several treatises upon that tim ely subject and is perhaps as well versed upon the pact as any other public speaker in the country. G. W. Troope, president of the club, will preside.
 The committee has extended an in vitation to Mayor George A. QuisieE and Alderman Orson F. Curtis, the two rival candidates for the repub- lican mayoralty nomination, to attend and address the gathering. It will be an unusual privilege to see both can- didates upon tho pla tform at one time and the club is looking forward anx- iouslH to their acceptance. The oc- casion, should the speakers agree to come. WiM be the first campaign talk for both men. Senator George w. klett also will speak.
 Herbert Bates is catering and a good lunch will be served 70 the mem bers It is expected the attendance will be large. as the republicans in that ward are making a special effort to carry the district this year.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN.

! is title is chosen rather than one In would tell something of the ents of this editorial, because il proper heading were given. it |d not be read by the very people whom it is intended. For men, len and children, all, are vitally |ested in the subject, despite the that some of them do not ke it.
 1 cry man. woman and child ir \ the city made as pleasant as ble; they all want the street cars fitneys to run regularly and con- ntly; they all want the store |pws to look attractive and they . to be able to find what they need b those stores; they want factories to be prosperous: they
 public nuisances removed-ln they-all men, women anG ren-want New Britain to be just i as good a place to live in and as Serous a place as it is possible 10
 it. And all of them-men, en and children-can help ially the women.
 D above matters are discussed mally every week by the men are able to see that these good are brought about, or that an pt is made to bring them about. hll of the men who could help ot come to these discussions;
 cannot, others think they are usy. re is where other men and all # pomen and children can help.
 ccn get men to come to these Bsions, and thus, indirectly, they lid the welfare of themselves,
 persons in. the city and the city biness men should attend the Der of Commerce luncheons
 are held every Tuesday at the
 Club at 12:15
 men, and even children, should
 it that they do.
 word from wife spoken at fast Tuesday morning would the sometimes lukewarm in.
 of the husband, and a lisped
 der from the baby would put
 tller in just the humor to do his
 and help him to a sensiblv mt hour.
 -men, women and children
 ally women-reme em Der next ay. It is the day when the stion should come See if the
 in the power of men, women
 children-especially" women-;s
 Oyerestimated.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
DIR BURTON TALKS
Maetcrlinck and Barrie Discussetl-
 s.IriSb Drama" Next

Dr. Richard Burton lectured at the home of Mrs. J. B. Talcott yesterday afternoon on Maeterlnck- and Barrie. comparing the two great child plays: Maeterlinck's Blue Bird' and Bar rie's Peter Pan.' Blue Bird. which is played in 16 tongues around the entire universe, is based on folk legend showing that to do for others is to find the blue-bi'd of happiness. "Ioetcr Fan" is an C. lasting picture of a child'S natur". "A home is not a home without Barrie's books Dr. Burton said.
 The next of pr. BurtOn's lecture series will be given April at the home of Mrs. F. J. Porter. He will talk on Irish Drama
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MEN ARE IN PERIL.
Shipwcckcd Crew May Not Be Able to
 Lant. Because of Cliffs.

Halifax, March 11.-The British steam ship Few ksbury was wrecked last night in St. Mary's Bay. New foundland. Her crew of 30 men who took to the ships boats are said to be in peril, because Of the precipitous cliffs which line the shore in that vii CinitN.
 The Tewksbury. a steamer of 4.269 gross tons sailed from Antofaga Chile, February 9. for Hamburg, call ing at Hampton Roads for bunkers March 9.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
QUAINT EPITAPHS
Transcribed Directly from Tomb stones in Various Connect
 icut Gem eterieS
By JAMES SHEPARD.

Starr Gem metery, Groton, 1872. Oft have I travelrd oceans briny
 waves And oft escaped a thousand gaping
 graves A dire disease has seized my vital
 breath And here 1 lie a prisoner of death.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Starr Cemetery, Groton, 17S1.

Starr Cemetery, Groton, 17S1.
 In memory of Capt. Simeon Allyn, who died Sept. 9th. in Fort Griswold with his lieutenant, ensign and 13 soldiers by Traitor Arno1d's murder ing corps, in ye 31th year of his age. (Here follows the same epita ph as that of Capt. Samuel Allyn above)