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New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

New York-Madame Marguerite Sylva, international operatic prima donna, is devoting her funds and her time to developing America grand opera. She hopes to have an opera house in every American city of more than 100000 population and while she says she doesn't expect to live to see the fulf1llment of her dream, she does hope than the next generation will have opera in America as the present generation has it in Europe. Madame Sylva, said to be the greatest living Carmen, has swelled the fund of her enterprise several times with the pro- ceeds from this opera.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

women helpful and necessary instruc- tions. She is a non-partisan worker | in the Connecticut Citizenship school for voters.
 It is to be regretted that in spite of the advertising this necessary work has had for the last two weeks. that the republican town committee has seen fit to engage such prominent speakers as Benedict Holden and Mrs. Alsop to talk at Forester's hall on the same evening.
 The women interested in instruc- tions concerning the ballot are urged :o attend the meeting at the town halt This meeting will he over in time to allow all women to go to hear Mrs Alsop who is one of the few women of the state who openly advocate the candidacy Senator Brandcgee, be- cause she talks and believes in repub- lican principles. Before giving at tendance a any partisan raIy it would seem more proper to attend the meet ing for instruction first. In a final appeal all women are reminded that this citizenship meeting has a prior claim.
 Pianos. Victrolas, C. l.. Pierce X Co. opp. monument New Britain. Conn.-Advt.
 East Berlin Items. The last increment of southern labor left today for the south. pr. T. C. Hodgson returned home yesterday from Atlantic City where he has been spending his vacation. Miss Betty Pratt visited relatives in West Cromwell yesterday. The Mildrum sisters are visiting friends out of town for the weekend William Brown and family arc en- tertainfng relatives from Springfield over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Stebbins have been visiting relatives in Mid dletown.
 The board or assessors will meet at Athletic hall Monday from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until 5:O0 o'clock in the afternoon for the pur- pose of receiving lists of property
 All of the district schools were closed yesterday, owing 10 the teach CTS attending the state convention.
 J. C. Nixon of Middletown was a visitor here vests srday.
 There will be a stereopticop Ioc- ture tomorrow evening at the Meth odist church to which local residents are invited. There will also be- spe- cial exercises in the morning. Hauson-Ben>on NuptiaIs.
 A pretty church wedding took place this afternoon when Miss Winifred Benson. daughter of Major OrviIle Benson of Poquonnock. N. J.. and Gustave B. Hanson of East Berlin. were united in marriage at the Po- quonock chapel. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.. F.. Forestner of Pompton Plains. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Mae Benson. James MacPherson of East Berlin acted as best man. The bride wore a gown of em- broidered white georgette over white satin with hat 10 match and carried of bridal roses and sweet peas Tho bridesmaid wore a gown of orchid satin with hat to match and carriti sheaf of orchid chrysanthemums for the event. A reception at tho home of the bride followed the cere- mony. attended only by the family and a few intimate friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hanson left for a short wedding trip. They will re-
 de in East Berliil after their return Nr. Hanson served overseas during Inc world war and is extremely pop- ular with the townspsople
 He is in the employ of R. O. Clark Mrs. Hanson formsrly resided in Fast Berlin and is well known here
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New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

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New Britain herald., 1920-10-23
ECONOMY
 THRIFT

The Best Students of Economy say that the dollar you save today will be worth about twice as much later when normal times return.
 Meaning there never was a poorcr time to spend or better time to save. We welcome your savings ac- count on which four per cent is paid and cgcditcd semi-annuaIIy.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

Berlin was the last speaker and gave a talk on the record of Senator Bran deEee and his viewpoint oh the child labor law.
 Football Activities
 The Acorns of kensington will play the South Ends of Middletown in that town Sunday afternoon. A truck will leave the kilby House at 1880 D. m. to carry tine players and spectators. Practice will be held Sunday morning in front Of the KiIby House at 10 o'clock. All playersI are urged to attend.
 The Rambler-Tigers Jr. of Hartford will play the Acorns Jr. of this town Sunday afternoon at the American Paper Goods company field. The kick-off will be at 300 o'clock sharp.
 Rendered. Surprise Party.
 surprise party was rendered Miss Catherine Gulong. in honor of her sixteenth birthday. at her home in Kensington last evening. There were 25 guests present from Berlin and New Britain. Miss Gulong was com pletely surprised when cutting into her birthday cake she found a two and n half dollar gold piece.
 Church Notices.
 Kensingaon Congregational Church Morning worship 10:45. Sunday school at noon. At 6 p. m. the Chris tian Endeavor society will meet.
 Berlin Congregational Church Morning worship at l0:45 with Sab bath school at noon. Christian En- dcavor at 6:3O D. m.
 St. PauI's Catholic church-Masses will be conducted at and 10 a. m.
 Kensington Methodist church - Morning worship at I0:45. Sunday school at i . m.
 General sheldon Coming.
 Major r. l.. Wilcox has been con fcrring with a local committee of overseas men on their attitude as to who they want to speak at the dedica- ton of the war memorial on Armistice day. After much consideration they have decided upon General Sheldon. General sheldon is we'll known in military circles throughout the coun- try and has already sent his accept ancc.
 Coming social Events.
 Tho East Berlin Library association will give a Halloween dance We'd nesday evening. October - at S:30 D. m.. Music will be furnished by the Major String orchestra. As this Is the first social event Of the season here a large crowd Is expected.
 Messrs. Sullivan and Onorato. con- ductors Of the dancing school in Grange hall will run masquerade dance Friday. october %. in Grange hall. Prizes will be awarded the most comical looking couple.
 Berlin Bits.
 The T. A B drum corps will leave on the 7:30 trolley from Upson's cor ner this evening for New Britain. They will take part in the entertainment at the Tabs fair in that city.
 Thomas Barattiro of Berlin street Is having a new chimney built in thd9 rear Of his house.
 Two state oihccrs passed through this town several times last night in who have been acting between here and Meriden.
 The C. R. Jones company of Hart ford is maLin extensive alterations on tho Jarvis property. recently bought by Harold Judd.
 There were many men in town this morning with rifles over their shoul- ders on their way to go hunting.
 Plans are under way for n rally to he held next week for the Italian Americans of this town.
 To Give Women Instructions to the meeting in the Berlin tow:I Q .tnl.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

Reading, Pa.-'T had organic in- flammation, pains in the side and back which were 90 sharp that they pulled mo to my knees, and I could not walk. I had an operation and still I failed, and in the eight years I sufferedI I had four doctors and none helped me. My mother-in-law ad- vised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I was then in bed, and after the first bottle I could be out of bed, then I took Veg etable Compound Tablets and Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Medicine and also used the Sanative Wash. I stiJl take the medicine and am able now rvdo myown housework. My friends say, 'Msi but you look well-what do you do? Who is your doctor7' and there is only ono answer, Lydia E. Pinkham's nedicines.' Mrs. WM. STEIN, 66o Douglas Street, Reading, Pa.
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New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

Gainesville, Tex. -@ Fer years I suffered untold a9uad
 month with pains in my aide. Q only temporary relief in a medicine or anything elss I to| til my husband and I saw an tisement of Lydia E. Pink Vegetable Compound. I men 1t to . neighboc and she told q had taken it with good resul1 advised mo to try 1t. Iwas q
 bod part of tho time, and my said I would have to be opera but we decided to try the VeG Compound, and I also used LY Pinkham's Sanative Wash. ] dressmaker and am now ah1o about my work, and do my work besides. You are Woloc use this letter as . teetimoniAl [ always glad to speak . word fo medicine. ."-Mrs. W. M. Sra 2o2 Harvey St., Gainesville, q t - Insist Upon i,
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23

To Give Women Instructions
 Attention of women voters is called to tho meeting in the Berlin town nall Monday evening at 8 o'clock. as
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23
The Weak or the Strong O

If you before you strong and safe bridge leadh your goal would you ignore it and choose insec tottering structure D.
 If you offered sure aid in time of trouble vvoul hesitate to accept itP-
 The answer is simple-you would choose what all evi showed to be the safe way-and you would risk noth useless experiments.
 Why then do some women risk one of their most cious possessions their health in trying meicin( unknown value, when everybody knows that tho successful remedy for woman ills is Lydia E. Pnlh
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23
Will Speak at Republican Rally
 With Mrs. Joseph AlSOp
MRS. KITCHELT ALSO HERE
Win Speak to the Women in Town Hall Monday Evening - Football Surprise Party-Church Notes.


 Berlin Republicans predict the town will give the e. O. r. sweeping victory at the coming election. The republicans have had several rallies tn the past but the greatest cf all will be held Monday evening at For ester's Hall in Kensington. All arr arrangements have been completed and 1t ls expected that the hall will bo packed to the doors.
 The committee tn charge brides it. self in procuring two such speakers as Benedict NJ. Holden and Mrs. Joseph Alaop. Mir. Holden is prominent Hartford lawyer and rorceful talkor and should draw a large crowd. Mrs. Joseph Alsop of Avon Is we'll known throughout the state and needs no introduction to iocai people. IL was notN known until this moring that sho would be able to he here. She is breaking other engagements to come hut because of a previous disappoint- ment she feels it her duty to be here.
 Another surprise announced by the committee in charge is in securing tho services Of an orchestra to play. If has been possible to get six piece orchestra. which will play before tho Fntly between the speeches and for dancing which will follow the rally. This Ia tho first time in tho history of Berlin that rally has been given on such a large scale.
 The republican town committee also announces that the following women haye been appointed to serve as associate members; Mrs. Lawrence aouthnrd. Mrs. Pardon C. Hickey. Nrs. Prank Bacon. Miss Anna Reed. Mss Mary Moore. Mrs. George Grtf- nth. Mrs. r.. T. Gugerty. Mrs. c. Fred Johnson, Mrs. Charles r.. sharpe. Miss Pauline NJ Bauer. Miss Jennie Bald win, Miss Lillian Lindduist and Mrs. R Q. Clark.
 Fast Berlin Rally
 The first rally to he held In East Berlin was fairly we'll attended last evening. Those pres~-t were evenly divided between republicans and democrats The first speaker was Mrs. Keller of Hartford. who was an active Rcd Cross worker during the war, and who spoke on the League of Nations. It was her belief that it would he a grave mistake this country should not join the league. The second speaker of the evening. Mrs. Rose Of Hartford, talked more ar less to the women voters and told them how they should vote. Although she came to represent the republican marty she was in favor Of the ieaEue of nations. Mrs. Beardsley of New Britain was the third to speak and made a strong plea for the demo cratic party and why 1t should again
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23
Let us Show You The New Polo Coats

These attractive garments shown in. the vory smartest styles Made full length of camefs hair polo cloth inter lined and lined throughout with fine quality peau de cygne.
 OUR POLO COATS are sized for the miss of sixteen years to the woman with 70 bust Finished with the large converaDie collars and belts or soil material. Some have inverted pients. otn@.a with novel stitching the back. Prices are soo and ss2.5O cncb.
 AT OUR CLOCK sHCP. main floor. Nickel Alarm Clocks. with long loud ring. fully guaran- tced. and specially priced at Sf.s9 each.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-23
ANTICIPATE HALLOWEEN"

By getting ready for this night of fun. Black Witches and Goblins.
 YOU'LL FIND HERE in corner store, main floor a large assortment of seals, invitations, tally cards, witches nut place caTds, fancy crepe papers, and caps, witch lanterns table covers hopkins and lunch sets. In fact everything to make your Goblin party a success.
 LEATHER VANITY CASES
 Call Leather Goods Dept and see the Leather Vanity Cases that Offering for sa each. They in black brown, and taupe complete with inside purse. mirror and fittings. A most exceptional value for S2.95 each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
TRAIN BREAKS DOWN
DELAYS BIG CROWD

The Central Railroad of New
Jersey express train from the Cen
trail station here on Sunday morn
ings at 9:2S o'clock was delayed
for a considerable time at the sta
ton here yesterday, due to the
breaking down of the engine. The
breakdown occurred just as the
train reached the local station. The
Market street crossing was blocked
for a considerable length of time
and all traffic was sent across the
tracks via the Smith street crossing.
Repairs were made to the engine
by the engineer and after a start
had been given the long train by
Pennsylvania train which follows
the express from Point Pleasant,
the train continued on its way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
Milwaukee READY
TO BE OCEAN PORT

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. July 10
Passage of the measure to open the
Great Lakes waterways 10 ocean
navigation will find Milwaukee pre-
pared to become an ocean port ac-
cording 10 Phil A. Grau, business
manager of the Milwaukee Associa-
tion of Commerce.
mo change in the improvement
program for the Milwaukee Harbor
will be necessary to prepare for
ocean tonnage" Mr.. Grau said. For
nine years. or since the organizati ton
of the Milwaukee harbor commits
sion, the harbor improvement sched-
ule has been such as meets all re-
quirements for every variety of
ocean tonnage. Milwaukee commerce
and industry long has seen that the
opening of the Great Lakes Water
ways 10 ocean navigation is one of
the inevitable matters of the future.
however distant"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
RAILROAD WAGE CONFERENCE
OPENED TODAY AT CHICAGO

BY The Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 19:-The first
grand council for more than a year
of executives. general chairmen and
general committeeman of the six
teen recognized railroad brother
hoods opened here today to pass
upon wage awards of the railway
iabor. board. The boards decision
viii BE made public tomorrow.
Approximately 1000 union OFF,
cials are expected present when
final action is taken and more than
half the number have already
reached here.
Samuel Z. Heverling. president
of the Switchmen's Union of North
America, declared last night that II
it was decided that the award was
unsatisfactory concerted action
would be taken by the sixteen
brotherhoods.
The wage increases passed by the
railroad workers, of whom there
are nearly 100000. would total
more than $1,000. 100000. The de-
mands range from 25.3 per cent
for shopmen to 66.4 per cent. for
maintenance of way employees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
CORKIN TERROR
DURING NIGHT
Street Battles Follow Killing
of SoIdier-l Dead and IA
Injured Before QuelIed.
By The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press
CORK, July 1s-This city was in
a state of terror last night as a result
of street fights which broke out fol-
lowing a bayoneting incident in the
streets. in which a former soldier
was killed. About 10 p. m. indis-
crinlinate firing started in all sec
tions of the city. the casualties re-
ported this morning being one dead
and fourteen injured. The firing
WAS participated in by military pa
trolls, and caused CONSERVATION.
Frightened women and children
hurried into side streets and door,
ways and Knocked at houses for en-
trance
Several young girls and former
soldiers already had been hit by bull
les and were taken to the hospital.
The rush of civilians from the prin-
clpal streets was followed by the
volunteers to lie down while the
guards watched the movements of
the armored cars.
Most of the casualties occurred
in the northern part of the city.
After midnight the streets were
completely quiet with the military
patrolling them.
There was occasional firing up to
o'clock this morning the patrols
once in while letting go a volley.
Two military lorries loaded with
soldiers which passed through here
at o'clock this morning, were at
tackled by civilians with bombs and
blown up. Between fifty and sew
enty were injured. The civilians
threw seventy bombs.
The Sim Feiners used guerilla
A. : L. -
paign of the Republican army.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
LIVING WAGE FOR MINERS
ARGUED AT HEARING TODAY

By The Associated P-ess.
SCRANTON, July 19-In arguing
for the mine workers before the an
thracite mine commission Philip
Murray, vice president of the un-
ion, declared the outstanding devel-
opment of the hearings which are
drawing to a close is the establish
ment for all time in this industry
the principle of he living wage"
The operators have declared re-
peatedly their acceptance of the
principle and their purpose to ad-
here to it and have stated that the
sole point of difference with miners
is one of what constitutes living
wage and how it should be deter
mined.
1T was not until cross examina-
tion that we secured from the OPP
orators the statement that the mine
workers can't live and support a
family on a wage of 1894 a day."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
GERMANY SEES OPENING
OF PORTS BY TRADE ROUTES

BY The Associated Press
HAMBURG, July 19.-As furtner
particulars come to light regarding
the agreement between the Hamburg
American Steamship company and
the American Ship and Commerce
Corporation by which the former
trade routes are TO be opened 10
American shipping the belief is
deepening in shipping and financial
circles that it constitutes one of the
most momentous events for Germany
since the war. Through 1t the Ger
mans see the means of regalnlng
touch with the outside world and an
opportunity for Hamburg to re-
stablish a resemblance at least OF
its former position as a great port.
But apart from the commercial
Dement'S expected to result. the Ger
mans attach much political slgn'-
ficance to the Agreement. This was
emphasized by Wilhelm Cuno. ge-
neral manager OF the Hamburg line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
CARS DAMAGED
IN 5 ACCIDENTS
No Injuries Reported in Series
of Collisions in This City
Over the Past Week End

Five accidents of minor import
ance were reported by the local
police over the weekend. John
Cerbo, of asa Laurie street. driving
a bus, backed into a touring car
belonging to and driven by William
Applegate, of Mcclellan street, Sat-
urday on Smith street. One head
light, mudguard and the radiator of
Applegate's car were damaged. A
fine of SIS was imposed upon Cerbo
this morning. Traffic Officer Albert
Mcdonald made the arrest.
At o'clock Saturday night car
belonging to William Berkowitz, OF
226 Central avenue, West Orange,
ran into an automobile owned by
Jacobsen & Company, of $50 Smith
street, and driven by Toney Angus
tin, of All New Brunswick avenue.
The cars collided at Smith and
Prospect streets. Patrolman Emil
Koyen reported the accident.
Fines amounting TO $40 were inn
posed upon Louis Rollo, of Brook
lyn, by Recorder H. E. Pickersgill
as the result of Rollo's car crashing
into another automobile about 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
other car was at one side OF the
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tires was being made. Rollo was
fined SIS for reckless driving and
SIS for not having his license with
him. Patrolman Hugh Steed made
the arrest.
Motorcycle Officer William Bach
man reported an accident on Am
boy avenue about AIS o'clock yes
terday afternoon in which only
slight damage was done. A car
owned by ]. ]. Slobodien and driven
by James Schwartz, of this city,
struck another car, owned by James
H. Black of Harrison, which was
travelling in the same direction,
north on Amboy avenue.
Traffic Ohicer John Larson re-
ported that at Sis o'clock yester-
day afternoon an automobile driven
by Andrew Russo. of 512 Jefferson
street. Hoboken, struck car driven
by William Vendten, of SS Beech
wood Terrace, Yonkers. the latter
car having one of its rear mud
guards bent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
Senator Brown Says He Will
Not Enter Congress Race;
Reaches Home From Coast

That Senator Thomas Brown will
not be a candidate for the nomina-
ton of congressman in the third
congressional district in Sept. pri-
maries was learned today when the
senator. who returned yesterday
with Mrs. Brown from the Demo-
cratic National convention, where
he represented the district as a dell
egate, and a tour of the west. was
seen today at his Office here. Sem
ator Browns statement follows:
For several months past / have
been approached by a large number
of friends in Middlesex as well as
the other counties in the third con-
gressional district importuning me to
enter the race for congressman in
the third congressional district. To
represent this district in congress is
a great honor which Is fully ap-
preciated by me. The duty which
owe the voters of the county OF
Middlesex. however, should be fully
considered before any further po-
litical honors are entertained. I feel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-19
CAMP PA|GN
ON COMMISSION
Educational Work on Change
of Government Will Follow
Big Mass Meeting.
MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT
Executive Committee Will be
Named This Week and
Conduct Campaign.

One Of the first big moves to be
made in the commission government
movement here following the mass
meeting IN the auditorium OF the
Public Library on Thursday night,
will be the starting Of an educational
campaign to inform the citizens OF
the city, the benefits to be derived
by commission government in A
municipality. This work will be
under the direction of the executive
committee, which committee is to be
appointed at the Thursday night
meeting.
The executive committee will plan
for a number of mass meetings at
which men who have been connected
with commission government will be
the speakers. Efforts will be made
to obtain men to speak who can give
the people clear understanding as
to the workings of commission
government in city and its success
over the present form.
The executive committee will also
have charge of placing the petitions
in circulation and receiving them
when they are returned. 1t is ex-
pected that within a day or two
after the meeting that the number
of names required under the law to
make an election possible will be OBJ
tained. At the present time it is es-
timated that more than one-half
the number necessary have been
signed.
Everyone in the city, whether in
favor of commission government or
not is requested to attend the meet
ing on Thursday night and hear the
address of Mayor John j. Morrison
of New Brunswick. New Brunswick
is now being governed under the
commission plan. and Mayor Nor
rison will give a description of the
government and how it works out.
There will also be local speakers at
the meeting who will talk on COM
mission government.