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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-12-10
Triumph of the Trades.

The discrepancy between professo-
rial and janitorial compensation is
neatly illustrated in act one of Edna
Ferber's play, Twelve Hundred a
Year." recently printed in the Tran
script. That a similar condition pre-
walls in Germany is shown by the fol-
lowing translated dialogue:
81 see," said one man to another.
that you are fixing up; employing a
painter on your house?'
NO." replied the other. II couldn't
afford one. l got an artist instead."-
Boston Transcript.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-12-10

One of the unsolved mysteries is the
way men can exchange umbrellas and
each get the worst of it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-12-10

Why Isn't the difference of opinion
the greatest common divisor?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-12-10
Youthful Discernment.

Youthful Discernment-
The teacher in one of the grades
asked her young pupils to write e.
says. character sketches.
Up went one little hand.
MAY l write about you, Miss
Brown?'
Certainly" said Miss Brown. ps-
litely.
The essay when completed read as
follows:
"She Is my teacher. She has am
ber-colored hair and green beads. She
Is, smart, and she does not like you
IL you are not smart. She has nice
manners, and pretty clothes and In
soft of speech when not mad"
Proionging II
Two heads are better than one."
But some lecturers want about sf1
heads to discourse"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-12-10

The plumber is the only man that d
benefited by hitting the pipe.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10

Classified Advertising Is the most inexpensive form or puS- ucity. Try For Sale or . Want Advt. in tbe HeIs!d i.-1ay. Ses Tor yonrsolt. only One Cent Word.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
GIRL AND ELDERLY
 LOVER DISAPPEAR
IS Says It's True Love for
 Old 48

BinEhamton, N. Y. Nov 10.-Ethcl Holiday. eighteen years old, girl noted for her aciivity in church work in the little village cf Plymouth. near here. has disappeared coincidentIy with Walter Mowers, forty eight years old, the father Of d family of five children, according to charges made yesterday when a warrant for Now CTS was sworn out by the Chenango county sheriff's office.
 note left by the girl pinned to her fathers pillow is the only clue the police have. It says: "i have gone away forever. You have always treat cd me well. but can't stay here any longer. Mine. papa, is case of pure love"
 The climax to the romance came Saturday night. when Mowers and the girl are alleged to have left town Since then no trace of them has been found. in spite of search by officials throughout the southern tier.
 Met n Fathers Store.
 Since early childhood the gir! has helped her father, E A. Holiday. in his general store at Plymouth. It was there that she first met Mowers, and it was the store that for months has been their constant trysting place. Mowers was one of my best customers" MT. Holiday said yes- terday "He used to come to the store every evening and sometimes during the day. Of course he always saw Ethel but I never dreamed there was anything wrong. He has been thought Of here as a respected citizen "
 MT Holiday said he had a strange foreboding on The night of the elope- mcnt. "CthcI told me she was go ng 10 leave the store carly" he said. ''yh~n she wen to the door, I noticed that shc was dressed up. but thought nothing of 1t. Then. aa she left. she said Goodbye papa That struck me queer She never said goodbye unless she were ga nr to another town.
 Where arc you go:ng?" I asked. Jus; over to Nary's.' she said. She vent and I've never seen her since"
 oucstinn% His Wife.
 Wbr7 Gr. Eol; day went home that
 'ght. after thinking all the evening
 the farewell which he considered ,trangc, he went straight to his wife's bedroom. and asked her where their daur h'er was.
 "wky. Ethel isn't here" Mrs Hol- liday said. Then Mir. Holiday remem- bered that Mowers had not been in his store that night It was the first night he had missed in many months. The coincidence struck him. He tele- phoued to .ps Mowers family and
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
CHIRoPRACTIC TALK, NO. s2 DEADLY GERMS

,Ry A yOI.Z. THE CHiR tpR tt-r'.s,
 Germs dangerous only in proportion they able to find lodgInent in suus that arc weakened through lack of normal nerve force. The force which uo vs through the nerves is Natures preventive and abtidote to the evils which germs do. If this not SO the germs constantly taken into the body through the air, food and drink would soon destroy the whole
 
 He who has O straight spine and conse- ouentIy is strong in nerve force cannot be- come infected But he whose spine is out of aiinement and consequently has oh struction in the nervous system is Eaele at any time to the activity of germs.
 If you are well, keep If sick, re- cover your health through ChIropractic Ad- iustments Remember. the death goes up Tn proportion as people unable to resist disease whenever it crosses their
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
DIR. COOMBS
THE NATUREOPATIIICP PHYSICIAN
 AND CH;ROPRACTOR

THE NATUREOPATIIIC PHYSICIAN
 AND CH;ROPRACTOR
 252 MAIN ST. TEL. 76,
 Office hours: 9 a. m. to s D. m. Lady assistant a. rl. to D. m.
 By my methods and with my equipment all diseases are cured in the quickest possible time. Cured when all other systems fail and cured to stay cured. Including swollen glands, la grippe, colds, asthma, per- sistent coughs, chest and lung dis eases-an nervous conditions, kidney and liver diseases, all skin diseases and old sores, all stomach troubles. Male and female conditions. No fail- ures in neuritis, sciatica or any form of rheumatism.
 Working people and families will he treated until cured at $1.5O per
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10

FOR SALE. 1919 ESSEX Touring. 4,000 miles. Special hnish. 19l1 HUDSON Super Six. 2 passenger. Good mechanical condition. Cord tires. 1917 DODGE BROS. Touring. Good value al low figure. 1919 FORD Delivery. 1918 FORD Delivery. 1917 FORD Delivery. r. 5. :. F. MoIok SALES CORP. Hudson, Essex and Dodge Bros.
 Distributors,
 Open kveAIngs. Tel. ssl\ l55 Elm St.
 11-1-tf
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
AUTOMOBILES


FOR SALE-Csed MOtor Cars and Truc<Si At iI.co. parauIe Dodge with press boay, Ford Roadster. sinai. express oouy. Reo Touring, Overland 1920 aiodei like Peerless Sport Car, ,a oargain: Overland Roadster. kotd Touring two of Ihem take your cho.ce: ton Pac Sard- rack body; 1-2 ton Dupiex wheel drive, in hne shape: Overland Delivery. Reo Light Delivery body, 1920 Reo Speed wagon, rack body, aiso l3lS Reo Speed wagon with canopy iop; l ton Repuulic eSpr.ss body. canopy top; ton Republic Dump body; ton Republic ,rsck body: also others, some rebuilt and guaranteed. Terms arranged to suit. Aiso q tne lot of tires. both Cords and Fabrics. They guai anteed. Phone 405, or See Chandler. Leonard Bros Harage. Wiiiimsntie. Conn.
 l1-SS-tf
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
Al Vary Stec;al Prices Thanksgiving Needs Pecrlass Cut Glass
 Cut Glass Aluminium Wear D l l

7-piece Cut Glass ci.ter sets CT GE
 cut daisy ..'.''.'- sct " ~ " - 7s spiece Cut Glass Lemonade Sets, O , 4 E
 cut dew drop .....+.......... sct ~Ss AO Pgss sS.s ,n pacra S7.5O 7-picce Lemonade Sets, tall tankard, nea'y
 gnlsses, treIiis and floral q Q co French ss.,sn Dse-slns .. Bottles nice SC. $1.5O Suger and Cream Sets, CO.,
 cut daisy ............'....-.... set Oo> Sugar and Cream Sets. French shape, OF Tall and Footed Sherbet glass, CH EC
 cut Poinsettia, 3sc .............. VfsSO Sroor Trays, boat shape, cE
 cut floral oSS Tall Cream Jugs, E-n>
 cutting SS - 10 inch Cut Glass Vases. OF
 large opening " -
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
ALTO BUYERS-LOOk! READ! BIggcs; AssoI tmcnt of CarI Between
 New YorEI.and Boston.
 No Rea$onablo Offers Refused.

No Rca=onahlo Offers Refused. Roadsters - 1917 Buicks, 1918 Buck. lsl1 Ford, 1916 Dort. 1918 Studebaker, l9l7 Dodge, 1917 WilIys Overland ChuGnnIy.
 Coupe-l9.6 Hudson, 1918 Stude- baker, 1919 OldSnobile.
 Tourings-l9l7 Paige. 1918 Chand- Ter, 1916 Packard, 1918 Oakland, 1919 Oah land, 1919 OidstnoLiie. l9i6 Cadii- lac, 1917 Buick. all CorG tires
 SCdaRs-1sl1 Dodge, 1915 Hudson 1918 Bissel. 1918 Oakland, 1920 Chandler. I92e Chevrolet Don't Delay, See Them Now Cars
 Traded.
 AARON G. COHEN Tel. Bushnell 1881. 41-I5 Wells St. opp. Municipal Bldg, Hartford. Expert Repairing and Parts for Popular Cars-Car3 Traded.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10

WANTED-L0caI representative by 0ne or the largest LAaaciaI .IlsIitutio.S ln the country. Man who wlli be satlsned With less than SS,6Ue the hrst year. H. J. LivernIore, SU3 Main St., Hartford Ct.
 Il-6-6ux
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE. The annual meeting of the Knebel Manufacturing Company will be held in Eagles Hall, New Britain, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at o'clock.
 FRA ANK P. DAY,
 Kensington, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-10

home. Then the note pinned to the pillow was found.
 "I'u take her back though" he said yesterday. All I want is my
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
TWO SOUTHERN STATES
 FAVOR SUFFRAGETTES
Tennessee Senate Ratities Amendment, Favorable
 Report in N. C.

Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 13.-Suffrage won the initial battle in the North Carolina legislature today when by a. vote of to 1, the constitutional amendments committee of the upper house favorably reported a ratifica- tion resolution.
 Governor Beckett's Message.
 Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 13.-Declaring that women should have "the first right to speak when the issue is whether or not the world shall hence forth be ruled by reason and right eousness or by blood and iron. Gov ernor Bickett, in a special message today called upon the North Carolina legislature to accept the inevitable and ratify the federal woman suf- frage amendment"
 The governor warned his demo- cratic friends that the most they would be able to do by defeating the ratification resolution would be to de- lav for six months a movement you are powerless 10 defeat"
 We may just as we'll realize," the governor continued, that this coun- try is no longer an association Of states. but q nation WhateveI a ma jority of the people of the nation want is going to be the supreme law of the land. Whenever I really want to think seriously about states rights, I go and muse for an hour over the grave Of my Confederate grand father, for I realize now more keen- ly than ever before that states rights have passed away.
 The governor appealed to "the chivalry of the south" to give the women a welcome, and added that on the Lea gue of Nations question, women have a sacred right to be heard. for .when cannon roar the women furnish the fodder.
 Ratified by Tennessee senate.
 Nashville. Tenn. Aug. 13-The Ten nessee senate today ratified the wom- an suffrage amendrr rnt. The vote was 25 to {.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
COUNCILMAN GORBACH
 WILL RESIGN OFFICE
Lack of Time Is Given AS His Reason-NO Sue
 ceSsOr Named.

Councilman Abraham Gorbach, democrat will resign hts place as city representative of the sixth ward at the next. meetinE of the common council. The statement of his in- tention to resign was made by Coun- eilman Gorhsch this afternoon in the office of Mayor Curtis. His reason for reaigning is the fact that he is too busiiy occupied with personal bus mess matters to devote the time re- quired to care for his political duties. There is absolutely no political fric- ton behind tho resignation. accord ing to the councilman. nor does he anticipate changing his mind about leaving the ofice.
 Mir. Gorbach was first appointed to public office on Dec. 20. 1916, when he was appointed by the council to fli the unexpired term of William T. smith who left New Britain to at tend college. The next spring cleo ton saw the election of MT. Gorbach as permanent councilman by tho people. He has served continually since then. He Is considered one of the main figures in the present coun- ell body.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
WARRANT ISSUED FOR
 JANkE AFTER DEATH
Stacker, Who Commits Sui eide, Object of Legal
 TechnicaHity.

Hartford. Aug. 1S-Althongh the man had been dead for two days, a federal warrant was issued today for Conrad tanks, the stacker who com- mitted suicide in his cell at the Hart ford police headquarters Wednesday morning before he could be served with Q warrant for his arrest for evasion of the draft. Inasmnch as the man was brought to Hartford by an agent of the bureau of investigation and lodged in a cell here overnight while a warrant could be prepared for him, his suicide made 1t neces- sary that some manner of the disposal of the body between the departments of justice be accomplished, and this was done through the warrant. 1t then became possible for the mar shafs office officially to act in the mat ter of arranging for rne burial of the body.
 Special Agent William T. Hagen of the bureau of investigation was ad- vised by telegraph this morning that Agent Brennan of the Chicago office that he had located the parents of the suicide and communicated with them personally. Nathaniel e. Janke of Mo- 1540 North Keeler street and Arthur H. Janke of No. 36S3 Elston avenue, Chicago, are brothers. Ma thanfel Janke teIegraphed Agent Hax- en asking that his brothers body be prepared and shipped to Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
WANTS INVESTIGATION
President Golden of United Textile Workers Asks Secretary Wilson to Investigate Closing of Mills.

New York. Aug. 13.--John Golden, president of the United Textile Work CTS Of America, announced today he had written Secretary of Labor Will son. requesting that a federal in vestigation be made once for the purpose Of learning the real cause for the closing down Of a number of mills in tho wooden and worsted industries
 Mir. Golden said he had been in structed by the executive board to mako this request in behalf of the 100. 900 textile workers of his organ ization. No charges are made against the mill owners. he added, and the union does mot assume to know what are the real reasons for the clos.E 2 of the mills"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.

On Monday night there will be a special meeting of the common coun- cil to discuss the proposition of per- mitting use of the council chamber for city court purposes. For some time the city court has been seeking home which would be more appro- priate than the police building. The council chamber was favored and has been strongly talked up by the legal men interested in the matter. It is reported that several members of the council oppose the action as it would establish a precedent for use of the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
BEERS ENTERS TOURNEY

William E. Beers of this city. one of the most prominent trap shooters in this state, is among the entrants in the annual handicap tourney of the American Trap Shooting Associa- ton at Cleveland, O., August 2S to 2S. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Beers. The entry list it is eX- pected will contain over 1000 of the best rif1emen in the United States. During the tourney the American team which won the shoot at the Olympic games at Antwrep, Belgium, will be entertained. recepton will also be rendered the members of the Canadian team.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
STORM DAMAGES CHURCH
Stecplc in South Norwnk Struck by Lightning This MorninS-Many TeIephonc Wires Down Also.

South NorwaIkA Aug. I3.-Damage to the extent of sI,500 was done to the steeple of the First Methodist church when it was struck by light ming this morning. during one of the most terrific thunder storms that Nor walk residents can recall. About two hundred telephone wires were put out of commission by the lightning. and the "toll' lines between Norwalk and Danbury. Ridgefield, Wilton. and other sections to the north of Nor walk were torn down by lightning and falling trees. One of the old land marks of Norwalk, the "octagon house. had two of its sides torn off by lightning. leaving the rooms open to view from Attic to cellar
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
SOCIALISTS TO RUN AGAIN
Five Expelled Members of N. Y. As- sembly Will Try for Office at Spe- cial Elections Next September.

New York, Aug. 13.-The five so- cialists expelled from the New York assembly last spring will run again in the special elections which Cover nor Smith announced yesterday he would call in their districts Septem- Der 16.
 This announcement today from New York socialist headquarters followed news that democratic and republican forces had agreed upon fusion can didates to beat the socialists in their strongholds throughout the state in November, and probably would unite to beat them at the September bal loting,
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
MOTHER SUING SON
Mrs. Celia Mfrante of Berlin Brings Legal Action Against Her Family For Her Support

A case of where a mother is suing her sons for her support, which is un- usual. has been brought by Mrs. Celia Mirante, of Berlin against her three sons, Thomas Antonio and Paul Mirante. all of Berlin. The writ was issued by Lawyer Joseph G. Woods. and an attachment for ss,0oo was placed by Deputy Sheriff NJ. D. Stock well. The writ is returnable in the superior court at Hartford on the first Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
Warsaw Preps

Warsaw. Aug. I2.-7 med tonight with militia only soldiers and officer ed in the streets.
 It was decided late two American and two| paper correspondents, d cral Polish, French, Ital ish journalists will ac| peace delegates to the Saturday. Just how loI tion will remain at Mil ever the conference WI unknown. but diplomatI night they expected | would last four or five
 The Associated Press sented with the delegaI effort will be made to patches, either by the graph or by the daily < COW from the scene d tionS.
 In this city it was night that outgoing pel' would not be accepte graph offices here. Tn measure to prevent tn news of troop movemeI Besides this the .ofncia vote all the wires to gd mess, for the most p' the crisis brought aboJ advance.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
U. s. RECOGNIZES HONDURAS
Officers of Cruiser Cleveland Carry
 Papers from President Wilson to Gutierrez, Says Honduras Dispatch.

San Salvador, Republic of Salvador, Aug. 13.-A dispatch from Honduras states that the captain of the U. S. cruiser Cleveland, accompanied by several subordinates and the Ameri- can minister. has visited President Lopez Gutierrez for the purpose of delivering to him personally an auto graphed letter Of President Wilson recognizing the present government of Honduras
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
STREET BLOCKING COMPLAINTS.

Several complaints of violations of street blocking have been made to the board of public works. Some men have dumped loads of sand. etc. in a city street without first securing permission of the board of public works. This is a city ordinance vio- lation and any complaints in the future will result in prosecution. The two complaints today came from AL len and West streets.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
VETERAN DROWNED.' "

Botsford, Conn.,. Aug. 13.-While bathing in the Pootatuck river near here yesterday afternoon, Richard Hanlon of Newtown, 20 years old. sank in a swimming hole 15 feet deep and was drowned. His companion, Seman Mead. made a desperate effort to rescue him but was obliged to re- lease his hold upon him. Hanlon served overseas innthe recent war.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
ENGLISH LABORERS AGAINST SOVIET WAR; Pass Resolutions in Ra4Ofs OF Complete Independence of Poland OPPOSED. TO MILITARY AID| Secretary Thomas, of Railwaymen's
 Union, Says Threatened Action to
 Back Up Ideas Would Threaten the
 Constftution-ITis Statement
OPPOSED TO MILITARY AID

lVnuon. Aug. lo.-lhe OppOS1uOH of British labor to assistance in the war against Soviet Russia was voiced today with extraordinary vehemence and absolute unanimity at a special conference here representing all ele- ments of the workers.
 The resolutions adopted hailed with satisfaction the Russian govern ments declaration in favor of tht complete independence of Poland" and pledged the British labor party to resist any form of military inter vention against Soviet Russia.
 Triple Alliance Approved.
 The meeting approved action of the in forming a council of action to deal with the situation arising from the governments policy toward the war between Russia and Poland.
 The adoption of the resolutions viva voce was ratified by the delegates by observing "the soIemnity of standing" for a minute.
 Statement of Thomas.
 James H. Thomas. secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, said that if circumstances demanded it would be for the whole labor move
 
 Desperate and dangerous as is our method" he continued. i've believe that the disease is so dangerous and the situation so desperate that it is only desperate and dangerous methods that can prevent calamity. The res- oiutions do not mean that it is to be a mere strike or a simple down tools policy. If they are to be effective they mean a challenge to the whole constitution Of this country
 Robert Smillie, of the miners or ganization, m discussing the situation, said:
 "If France and General Wrangel cut on Russia's coal supply, will it be interfering too much with France if the British miners and railwaymen cut or Frances supply7"
 Tom Shaw. secretary of the Inter- national Textile Workers, bitterly att tackled the League of Nations and said the present conference was "the be- ginning of a movement that will lead to a real league
 End of Conference.
 The conference concluded by sing ing the "Internationale" and cheering enthusiastically. By its resolutions the council of action was instructed to remain in being until it secured guarantees that the British forces would not be used in support of Poland, General wrangei or any other military or naval effort against soviet Russia: and third, the recog- hilton of the soviet government and establishment of unrestricted trading and commercial relations between Great Britain and Russia.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
DOHERTY BABY IS
 KIDNAPPED AGAIN
Taken from Grandparents' House m Mcridcn Last Night by New
 Britain Mother

Meriden. Aug. 13.-Compiafnt was made today to the police authorities but action by them is doubtful in tho alleged Kidnapping last night of Gia- dys Doherty. ' years old, from the home Of her grandparents by a wo- man, said to be her mother. Mrs. Tncz Chapman Doherty of New Britain and two men in an automobile. The child was seized in a similar way in New Britain by her father. Charles Doherty. a few months ago and brought here.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
BEAUMONT INFANT DIES
 or BUBONIC PLAGUE.

Beaumont, Texas. Aug. 13.-City heaith authorities stopped a negro funeral today and after m examina- lion Of the corpse Of seven year old negro hoy nnnornced the child had died of buhonia plague. There was condemnation ariong the mourn 1 nsn-iaktho fifth death from the
 &put of 17 cases of infec-
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
Poles Blame

Warsaw, Aug. -2 { Notwithstanding ance of the fighting in
 day placed upon the
 government by Polish| ister Sapieha in a tel Sir Eric Drummond, gS of the league of nation minister's telegram cd
 Under tortuos pret government has up to fused to enter peace fix armistic conditions the Polish government will not cease to. do \ sible to conclude an h| but declines. all respon| longation of the war falls on the soviet g1
 Fighting Cont
 Warsaw, Aug. 12
 Press).-Mlawa an i'm the Warsaw Danzig ra miles northwest of thi, taken by the Russian
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
Deaf Woman Killed
 By Auto in BrOOkfield

Brookfeld. Aug. 13.-Mrs. Annie Anderson, so years old was struck and instantly killed last night by an au- tomobile driven by Ray Lynch of this place. The woman was walking along the highway near her home when the car. which Is said to have had only its oil lamps burning. struck her. The woman was deaf
New Britain herald., 1920-08-13
POLICE ESCORT CHOSEN.

Chief William J. Rawlings has se- Iected the patroimen to act as es- cort in the parade or the fife and drum corps who meet here tomor- row under the auspices of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society. They are as fol- lows: Patrolmen Thomas Feeney, Michael Flynn, Patrick McAvay, Geo. Eninger, John Leibler, Joseph Ken nedy, Thomas Doian and John Stad- Ter,