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The Glenwood post., 1920-02-28

Nice apartment for rent, facing OF
Grand avenue, inquire First Nationa
Bank Rooms. 2-28-1t
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
IT'S UNANIMOUS.

Various signs of the coming spring have been noted; the sparrow has burst into song-a somewhat lugu- brious burst, it is true-men have been seen washing windows from the outside, attra ctively 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 De 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 matters it is kind to inform 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 at 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 lv and Gwendoline will find the tang of the bubbles, the flavor of the cream just as conducive to a satisfactory explanation 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
DISCOURAG ATTITUDE.

If man came to see 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 ai- most impossible to find a place to live. One man brought his family from distant city planning to take d posi- ton here. He looked about one after noon. heard the usual discouraging remarks, and took the train back to the distant city the next morning. Perhaps he would not have been very desirable citizen. for he lacked perseverance, But that is immaterial
 It is hard to find living accommo- dations in New Britain: the fact is we'll esta tablished. Moreover the fact proves that a 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 Britainites, 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 complct- 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 discoura giny strangers becomes so fixed that it can not be thrown off when it's cause oaeses to exist.
 In some communities the "boost- ing habit is so strong that news ot serious epidenlicS is huShed for fear business will be injured and strangers frightened away. This is wrong Nor should tho housing situa tion 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

not know to what denomination his friend belonged. Another admitted frankly before q large congregation of civilians, men and women, that the soldiers, facing the great adventure and mingling with all sorts of men sincere in theif devotion to this coun- try, had found something Divine which he himself had not gained. He was going back among them to seek and, he hoped, to find it.
 Gipsy Smith Sr the noted evangel- ist whose war services arc well known, tells of the casual words of a soldier writing home. I've have no religious lnes,' he wrote. I've just get mixed up in the trenches and talk things over. and I guess Jesus Christ will have to separate 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 few minutes bearing, for the peace of mind of the dying soldier, a crucifix.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date)
March 17. 1895,


 Traut & Hine have installed new blower at their plant.
 Mems shoes may now be had for S1.l5 pair.
 John Pinches. Newton Smith. E. J. Skinner and NJ. D. Stcckwell were elected stewards of Trinity NJ. E. church for the ensuing year.
 TreWheIIa Bros. have put in a hand some refrigerator, specially designed for the storing of butter and eggs, a new branch of business they propose to enter in.
 E. H. Hib'7ard 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 Mark s church in place Of A. S. Finch resigned. at a special meeting held last evening.
 F. c. Platt said today that therc was no foundation for the report tha. the Central Railway x Electric Cu. had purchased the Suburban Electri" road running from Hartford to Union - vile.
 Spring is coming sure. as H. I. Mills had number Of lawn InUws - on display today.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
\ TRUNK MYSTERY.

New Brita in finds that it is involved in one of the Well-known trunk mysteries after finding the body of a West Main street woman in a trunk in her apartment this morning. She was a large woman and evidently had been crowded into the trunk while the body still was warm, as there was no great mutilat tion. A tray and some clothes had been thrown in on top O the corpse. The clues at 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 summoned 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
ALLEN MAKES STATEMENT.

Reports circulated to the effect that the William H. Allen Co.,. Inc. dis charges several of their carpenters on March Is to avoid payment of a five per cent. bonus promised to the en- ployes whose names were on the pay roll on March 10, have been denied by the officers of the company. William H. Allen. president of the company stated tCdaN 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. who's work was satisfactory. 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
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 drea thought 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 actral arrival of allied forces caused little alarm, nor were there any signs Of panic, except in Stam bout. The shopkeepers near the Wa" office there closed their places 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 attachments having Mos lens on their rosters. Four thousand blue jackets and marines were Handed by British WarShip ipS.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WORLD PLAN.

Fthing tending to throw a har-, ing light on church plans ap-
 to the ordinary layman. He
 with approval movements
 have for their aim the uniting
 rious denominations in a com- eause, if such movements do not Ee the relinquishment of forms
 ustoms of which he has become
 and beliefs he may hold. Thus
 inclined to like the idea of the -Church World Movement. in ] thirty Protestant denomina-
 are participating. By it nearly O0O,600 is planned to be raised P next five years for the purpose hking a general survey of the re- Is field, systematizing it's activi-
 and preventing the overlapping |brk.- It is believed that by this Former waste will be utilized and 'cial and spiritual strength Eht from union.
 abandonment of creeds or com Using of faiths is contemplated.
 gnant as the word is when ap- l 10 matters religious. the aim is ace matters which come within jurisdiction of the churches on d
 ness basis-to free it from the meant. but often fruitless spas k efforts of temporary bodies. to utilize the splendid energy Il prompts such labors where
 will accomplish real permanent ere is no desire to cite incidents e war as argum cnts for q break Rown of barriers of faith, but are many which show a Splen- bigneSS on the part of clergy brious denomina tions. It is the mon expression of the soldiers there were apparently no lines rating members of different Is. One minister. referring to an [ whom he had met, and known is work among the soldiers. re- &ed casually that he really did
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
"JEST RUMINATIN,." (Robert RusSell,)

A good sized dash O kindli- ness; d little stuff that's rough: d plnch O pep an temper-an' a pinch is quite enough; a lot O generosity; some selfishness, perhaps - that constitoots a 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 times you, too, felt cross, when thoughtlesSnes 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 agen 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 10 overlook your irritatin' ways but jest forget to have em-'tis forGetfulness that pa|s.'
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MEN. WOMEN, CHILDREN.

S title is chosen rather than one
 would tell something of the hts of this editorial, because il proper heading were given, it
 not be read by the very people hom it is intended. For men, m and children, all, are vitally sted in the subject, despite tLe that some of them do not it. Ery man, woman and child in
 the city made as pleasant as |le; they all want the street cars [tneys> to run regularly and con- htly; they all. want the store WIS to look attractive and they to be able to find what they need
 those stores: they want pctories to be prosperous; they public nuisances removed-in
 HIGH, " OlllS1l tiIltt en-want New Britain to be just as good a place to live in and as erous a place as it is possible to
 it. And all of them-men. n and children-can help ally the. women.
 above matters are discussed nally every week by the men hre able to see that these good
 are brought about, or that an pt is made to bring them about III of the men who could help lot come to these discussions; cannot, others think they are isy.
 e is where other men and all 1t Eomeu and children can help. can get men to come to these sions, and thus, indirectly, they i'd the welfare of themselves, persons in the city and the city mess 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 +ther in just the humor to do his and help him to a sensibIv tnt hour.
 linen, women and children ally women-reme ember next ay. It is the day when the stion should come. See if the
 in the power of men, women children--especially women-is overestimated.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
WATER FOR CHRISTENING.
Will Be Taken from We'll Used b,
 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 representative of Bloomington at the launching, will take with her 8 bottle of the water to break against the hull as the vessel starts down the ways The Evergreen City was named in honor of Bloomington by the United States Shipping Board be- cause of the city's record in the Nic- tory Loan drive.
 The well from which the bottle was filled for Miss Fenton is at the former 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
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Much that is fabulous surrounds the St. Patrick, the date of whose death, March r, 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 justifes 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, Succat. 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 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 simplicity of faith and freedom from dogma. Salvation by faith was his creed-one to which all Christians may aScribe.
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 d marllel here are considering the necessity of taking over the retail distribution and display in order to stimulate d live Her taste for the low priced food O. the sea. There seems to be no other way to tempt the public appetite. It was announced today by the biggest steam trawler company operating ,bc- 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 a pound right in midLenten season.
 The New York householder pays from s 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 mark eting is being studied by experts called in by the steam trawler companies whose exist ence, it is stated, is jeopardzed by the disin clination of the public to buy fish under present conditions. Retail markets are not equipped to handle fish in quantities. it is said,
 
 turns for the trouble involved is not ttractive 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 a 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 situa ton they say may come chain stores for the sale of fish exclusively in big cities everywhere within "A hours of the Atlantic seal board.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
TO BE MARRIED.
Former Local Man to Wed Miss
 Grace Markham

Joseph McEnroe of Chicago, for merly of this city. has arrived in New Britain to claim as his bride Miss Grace Mark ham. daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Mark ham of Park street. The ceremony which takes place at St. Jcsephs church April 6 is the cul- imitation of q romance started when both were students in the New Brita ins1 High school.
 Mir. McEnroe has a position with the Thompson Engineering company of Chicago, and was in an engineering division of the L. S. army overseas. Miss Markham works at the Travellers Insurance company of Hartford
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 we'll as possible on the funds allowed them by the city and to n1a1nuain 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 d 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 all, should not be hampered by the petty wishes Of politicians who have little use for a library themselves, ad- mittedly. but who should realize the power for good that the Institute fur nishes.
 For a time there was real reason to believe that the Taxpayers association would force the library to go back upon a subscription basis. charging for cards. The appropriation does not cover the costs of the library. But  accused of political grafting, none of whom may be thought to be playing the game of politics in the work which they are doing. are going ahead with a great confidence in the reason and justice of the public In stead of a 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 as 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 10 supplement his school education with good books at no cost And the books are popular. the chill drens 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 hope it will be able to, whether we are directly affected or not.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
THE MAGIC NAME.

I heard the wind go crying through the grass And making little sounds like any oIuid; The yellow leaves would hardly let me pass Until l told them why I walked and smiled. And when 1 spoke your name to them, the wind Broke into laughter as a child who stands And sees a butterfly, while far behind The yellow leaves were clapping tiny hands.
 HERBERT S. GORMAN, in the Sun and N. Y. Herald.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
SIXTH WARD CLUB
 TO HEAR SPEAKER
C. r. Connolly to Address Republicans Tomorrow Night: Curtis and
 Quig1cy Invited.

(. F. Connolly, a New York news paper man, who served overseas with the '. M. C. A., will address meet ing of the Sixth Ward Republican club to be held tomorrow evening be- ginning at 1:30 o'clock in Ukrainian hall. MT. Connolly will talk upon the League of Nations He has written several treatises upon that timely subject and is perhaps as we'll 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. QuiGieE and Alderman Orson F. Curtis, the two rival candidates for the repub- lican mayoralty nomination, to attend and address the gathering. It will be unusual privilege to see both can~ didates upon the platform at one time and the club is looking forward anN- iously 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 Il good lunch will be served to 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
DIR BURTON TALKS
Maetcrlinck and Barrie DiScussetl-
 "Irish Drama Next

Dr. Richard Burton lectured at the home of Mrs J. B. Talcott yesterday afternoon on Maeterlinck and Barrie. comparing the two great child plays: Maeterlincks 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. "Peter Pan'' is an C lasting picture of 8 childS natur". "A home is not a homo without Darries books,'' Dr. Burton said.
 The next of pr. Burtons lecture series will be given April 1 at the home of Mrs. F. J. Porter. He will talk on "IriSh Ora ma.''
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
MEN ARE IN PERIL.
Crew May Not Be Able to
 Land Because of Cliffs.

HaIifaX. March 11.-The British steam ship Few kSbGry was wreck ed 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 Vi cinity.
 The Tewksbury. a steamer of 4.269 gross tons sailed from Antofagasta, Chile, February g. for Hamburg, call ing at Hampton Roads for bunkers March 3.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Allyn'S f'oint, C:tOtOn. 17S1.

Allyn's Point, (:ioton, 17S1. In memory of Capt. Samuel Allyn. He departed this life Sept. 9th, 17S1, in Fort Griswold, by Traitor Arnold $ murdering corps in the filth year of his age. By Gods decree my bounds were fixt
 Ye time ye place. though much
 confused The cause was good. ye means were
 vile, snatchd me from charms of
 golden life.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
starr Cemetery, Groton, 17S1.

starr Cemetery, Groton, 11S1.
 In memory of Capt. Simeon Allyn, who died Sept. 9th, in Fort GrisWoid with his lieutenant. ensign and 13 soldiers by Traitor Arnold's murder ing corps, in ye 37th year of his age. (Here follows, the sames epitaph as that; of Capt. Samuel Allyn above.)
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
QUAINT EPITAPHS
Transcribed Directly from Tomb stones in Various Connect
 icut Cemeteries.
By JAMES SHEPARD,

Starr Gem etery, Groton. 1S12 Oft have I travell'd oceans briny
 waves And oft escaped a thousand gaping
 graves A dire disease has seized my vital
 breath And here l lie a prisoner of death.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
LEASE CLUB ROOMS

Friendly club has leased the en- tire top floor of the building at 34 Church street and will vacate the Main street club rooms April 1. With the lease, the use of all furniture with the exception of an upright piano is given. The annual fental is specifid at $500,
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

they do all they can to assist the stranger in finding a home here. In most instances they are successful if the stranger does his share.