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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
NOT OLD BOYS LUCKY DAY
At That, 1t Must Be Admitted He Got
Out Of Tight Situation Rather
Neatly.

He was the picture OF sedste middle
age, from the broad-toed shoes to the
pincenez suspended by broad black
ribbon.
He gazed long and loDgingiy at the
portrait of a maiden In rather skinny
attire which adorned the lobby of .
theater. $.
He entered the lobby.
He came out again.
He was met by an equally sedate
middle-aged woman.
"What are you doing in there?" she
demanded.
"Why, my dear, thought IT was the
entrance to the bird store. but hurried
out as soon as / discovered my mis-
take" was his rather hating reply.
AS they started away, the man drew
something from his pocket and
dropped it surreptitiousIy to the side
walk.
A newsboy quickly picked 1t up.
Gee" he muttered, "a orchestry
seat to the burlies"
The sedate gentleman and his wife
strolled on
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

morning; Beulah goes last night Just
chance if they amt married by this
time"
$50 that's it, is tt" exclaimed Har-
ris, jumping mp from his untouched
breakfast. There was a fierce light in
his eye and determination in his
face that BODIED i'll to any who op-
posed him. He seized his wife rough
1y by the shoulder. "And you were a
party to this. were you? You-you
wouldn't even stop at that? Well, I'll
stop it. I'll stop him, If I do it with
q bullet. I'll show him whether any
any-hired man-can cross me in a
matter of my own family"
His wife had risen, and was cling
ing to his wrists, half for protection,
half in suppliance. "Now, john" she
pleaded. "don't be rash. You don't
know that Beulah's gone with Jim,
and you haven't word of proof of
it,"
Proof! What more proof do I
want? When did ever Beulah carry
On like this before? Didn't she al
ways do as she was told? And haven't
they been thick as molasses this while
back? Wasn't it over wasting time
with her that Jim got fred, AMI not a
word of admission of the real facts
from him? What more do you want
than that? You thought wouldn't
be interested in that, either"
81 didn't know it," she protested
"and I don't believe it. / don't be-
lieve either Beulah or Jim had any
such thought in their head. But even
IL they did, Jim Travers Is as decent
a young man as there is in Plainville
district. and you've nothing to be
ashamed Of except your own temper.
that drove them away In the way they
went" s..
IT won't listen to that kind of talk
from you any longer" said Harris
sternly. "I'll chase the young repro
bates to earth, if 1t takes all summer.
And unless you can clear yourself OF
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
"I,LL STOP HIM!"

Synopsis.-Dissatisfi because OF
the seemingly barren outlook OF his
position as a school teacher In a
Canadian town, John Harris deter
mines to leave it, take up land in
Manitoba and become a home
< steader." Mary, the girl whom he
loves, declares she will accompany
him. They are married and set out
for the unknown country. They
select a homestead, build a home
and begin their life work of maxi
ing the prairie fertile farm land.
Returning from selling his first
crop, Harris finds his wife despon-
dent almost to insanity from lone
illness, and with the immediate ex-
pectation of becoming a mother. A
son is born to them, to whom they
give the name of Allan. The story
now jumps forward twenty-five
years. Harris is prosperous and all
for getting rich. Mary Is toil-worn
and saddened over the change in
her husband. Allan works with his
father. Beulah, the pretty daugh-
ter, Is rebellious at the shut-in
farm life. Jim Travers is an I'M
usual hired man. And he is Sc
cretly in love with Beulah. Harris
and his son clash with Jim and he
leaves. Beulah Quarrels with her
father and prepares to leave home
secretly.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

Stuffed Heart-Wash and cleanse
the heart. Wipe dry and fill the cavi-
ties with bread dressing. Thread a
needle and draw the sides together
to hold In the dressing. Set on a rack
and steam until tender, then dredge
with flour, salt and pepper and cook
In the oven one-half hour, basting
three or four times with bacon or salt
pork fat Serve hot surrounded with
buttered string beans or peas and to-
mato sauce. To serve begin at the
pointed end and cut in this slices. II
may be served cold with a salad.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

The film corporation was ON the
verge Of bankruptcy. Try as it might,
it could not sell it's pictures.
Then, one day, the president con-
ceived a brilliant idea, and soon he was
using scoop shovel to handle his
money.
Instead of selling pictures he made,
he charged SIS admission to his studio
to see them made.-F'ilm Fun.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

be prepared some
time before it Is
needed; in fact,
fondant is better
if allowed to RI
pen, closely COW
cred for three or
four days before
working I'D into
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
How'S This?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-cure Catarrh or
Deafness caused by Catarrh. We do not
claim to cure any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE IL a
liquid, taken internally, and acts through
the blood upon the mucous surfaces Of
the system, thus reducing the inflamma-
ton and restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
3. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

without some of
the good candies,
sweetmeatS and
cakes.
Nut and Date
Chocolate Sweet
neat.-Heat one
fourth of a cup
full Of honey. or
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Immense Sulphur Deposit.

Popular Mechanics Magazine reports
that sulphur deposit of perhaps TO-
600 to 1900 tons has been found in
the crater of an ice-covered volcanic
mountain on Unalaska island in the
Aleutfan group. Akun island. I'm the
same group, also has a sulphur de-
posit.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Good Rule of Safety

A good rule of safety is to think of
others as you move about. Persons
who do this will not stop suddenly in
the middle of the sidewalk to pick up
pin or some other trif1e. The fellow
behind you is likely to walk, into you
and both may be injured. They will
not start across street without look
ing first to see if the way is clear.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

run down, weak
and nervous. I
lost in weight until
I only weighed
about 80 pounds.
l suffered with
b ack a che and
pains in my side
and got so very
bad that / was
confined to my
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Qualified.

Robfnson--I hear the boss is going
TO employ woman bill collectors.
Jackett-Well, If a woman Is as
good at collecting money for bills from
other men as she is from her husband,
the idea is a good one.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Waterproof Fan

Among the many varieties Of fans in
use among the Japanese is one made
Of waterproof paper which can be
dipped In water, and creates great cool
ness by evaporation
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
On the Wrono Scent.

Half the world is on the wrong
scent in the pursuit of happiness.
They think 1t consists In having and
getting, and in being served by others.
1t consists in giving and in serving
others.-Drummond.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Prominent Folks In This State

AUBURN, N. Y" Some time
ago after motherhood I developed
feminine trouble and became all
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

In your effort to make both ends
meet you must be mighty careful they
don't snap in the middle.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
CHRISTMAS CANDIES.

The foundation candy for all kinds
Of bon bons, nougat and creams, may
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
The Kitchen
Cabinet 80

(G. 1920 Western Newspaper Union-s
(@. 1920, Western Newspaper Union.)
We shall be SO kind in the afterwhile.
But what have we been today?
We shall give to truth a grander birth,
And to steadfast faith deeper worth;
We shall feed the hungry souls of
earth,
But whom have we fed today?
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot" not only expels
Worms or Tapeworm but cleans out the mu-
Gus In which they breed and tones up the
digestion. One dose sufncisnt--Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

A torpid liver prevents proper food
similation. Tone up your liver with Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills. They act gently
Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

Be cheerful and don't argue; and
you will multiply friends.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
sEAsoNABLE GOOD THINGS.

Christmas time would lack q most
important part of the enjoyment
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

Theory raises a mans hopes. Prac-
tice raises his wages.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

b Those who look before they leap
sometimes see double
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
A Good Memory.

'Has he a good memory|
"I'll say so. He can even remem.
Der his wife's birthday"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25

bed for about three mon this.
Finally, friend advised me to take
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
(sod by druggists), and it COM
pletely restored me to health and
strength. regained my weight
and have never had any return Of
my ailment, but have been in very
good health ever since. MRS.
FLORENCE COOPER, No. Box Dele
van Street.
SUFFERED WITH BACK
SYRACUSE, N. VI have been
greatly benefited by the use Of
Doctor Pierce's Anuric Tablets
(anti-uric-acid) and DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. / was suffering
with my kidneys and rheumatism
in my back. For weeks / could
not straighten up and to-day l can
straighten up and my back is all
right. Am feeling fine.
doctor Pierce's medicines are
o. K."-MRs. E. M. HICKoK, No.
124 East Lafayette Avenue.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
Saved MyLife
With Eat0nic

ST was nearly dead until / found
Eatonic and can truly say it saved
my life. It Is the best stomach medi-
cine ever made" writes Mrs. Ella
Smith.
Acid stomach causes awful misery
which Eatonic quickly gets rid of by
taking up and carrying out the acidity
and gases which prevent good diges-
ton. a tablet taken after meals brings
quick. relief. Keeps the stomach
healthy and helps to prevent the many
Ills SO liable to arise from excess acid.
Don't suffer from stomach miseries
when you can get big box Of Eatonic
for a trife with your druggists guar
antee.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-25
YOU'LL NEVER GET FAT
ON WHAT YOU EAT

Very few thin people ever
gain flesh on the food they eat.
What they need Is a natural
body building food, whose
flesh forming elements are
easily taken up by the system.
Such f1esh-building food is
the basis of Father Johns
Medicine, and it is in a form
which is easily taken up by a
weakened system. That is why
SO many people gain weight
steadily while taking this old
fashioned food body builder.
It cNatains no drugs.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01
PROFITEERING ALLEGED
Senate Will Begin Probe of Charges
TommOrrOw-ScOre TO be Called.
lSlnr News SerYicel

(Slar News Service).
WASHINGTON, d. c., Apr. 30
Through investigation Of charges
that print paper brokers are profit
ecring was decided upon by the
Senate manufacturers Sub-cOmmit-
tee today.
Senator Reed, Missouri. chairman
declared that nearly a score of brok-
erS and dealers mostly from New
York will be called.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

WANTED-That job of Printing
also your Advertising. Let the Star
do your Advertising, you'll be sur
pliSed at the quick and good re-
suits. Call Usage 93l.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

William Monroe Trotter, of BoS-
Ton, who went to France without ,
passport says he sent message in
resident Wilson demanding that
Peace Conference in session al lhe
ihc at Paris do something for The
Negroes of America.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Cleveland e. Alien, New York
reporter. is credited with originat-
ihB The nomination of FredericS
Douglas for the Hall of Fame.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

George Washington, as president,
and G.. NJ. Brown as secretary, are
heading a movement for the giving
of a great Colored County Fair at
Creenvillc, ). 2. Preparations have
been made f1r interesting every
Colored farmer and family in the
county.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Associated Negro Press Notes Con-
densod for Hurried Readers.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Colored men for the first time are
taking examination necessary for
appointment on the police force of
Baltimore, Md.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

The art and industrial exhibit
recently held under auspices of the
Y. NJ C.. A., of Indianapolis, Ind.,
was pronounced success. Each
booth represented some useful art
or industry owned or operated by
members Of the Race. The decora-
tion and illumination features were
gorgeous and beautiful.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

In connection with the Negro
Health Week Campaign the Colored
school teachers instructed their pu-
pills concerning the dangers of the
germ carrying fly, and started a
"Swat the fly" campaign.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Work has commenced on erec,i,,
Hl three Colored school buildings IN
Delaware, as provided for by Mr..
Du Pont NemourS, the millionaire
powder manufacturer, who SET =
part two million and half dollars
lor improved opportunities for Ne
-" education in that state.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

The Massachusetts State Senate
has passed the bill which prohibits
discrimination against our group
in employment on state controlled
street railways.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Henry A. Gill, librarian of the
New Orleans Public Library, an
hounces that in supplying the Col
ored Carnegie branch, he finds the
greatest demand is for books teach
ing handicraft of some SORT. Ortho-
doX religious publications, also oil
Christian Science, are popular. The
writings of Frederick Douglas,
Booker T. Washington and Paul
Laurence Dunbar are much read, he
says.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

Ihe Federation Of Colorcd Organ.
izalIonS of New Jersey have enle,-
cd protest with Speaker Glover of
the ~ j. House of Representatives
against repeal of civil rights laws
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

The Colored patrons of a school
in Wilson County, North Carolina,
turled out and did over "A thousand
dollars worth of hauling and other
work to help in building a new
school house.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

The Colored voters of The first
legislative district of Pennsylvania
have decided on VIM. NJ. Randolph,
a well known attorney, as their
candidate for seat in the legislature.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1920-05-01

The military authorities at Wash
inglon have authorized the Adult
ant General of Massachusetts to or
g 'lizo a battalion of Colored troops
as a part of the National Guard of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-03-30
Ready to Make First Plunge

Question-Will you kindly give me your
opinion as to whether you consider an in
vestment in the following named stocks ad
visabe both from a speculative and invest
ment standpoint. also what dividends. if any
are being paid or have been paid in the past
the standing of the companies and such
other information as you may deem advisable
to furnish young man who has never dealt
in stocks before, but has several hundred
dollars which he desires to invest to yield a
substantial return with comparative safety
and at the same time the possibility of en-
HANGING in value? Would you consider these
stocks. which are quoted at very low figures
on the Curb, a good buy at this time
namely. Triangle Film, Allied Oil, Sweets
Company? Also. American international
Corporation, which is listed on the exchange ?
o. S. G.
Answer-If you contemplate specu-
lating, you probably have chosen the
proper class of stocks. They certainly
are not investment issues. Allied Oil
pays at the rate of 8 per cent per
annum; the others pay nothing and
never have. Reports on the operations
of these companies for the last year
are not available, so it is difficult to
form an intelligent opinion as to their
value. 1t would appear wiser if you
would buy substantial dividend paying
securities. American International
Corporation pays Sc per annum. The
company is earning we'll at present.
You probably will get plenty of action
if you choose this stock for speculative
purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-03-30
Stimulate Silk Trade by
Accepting Canadian Funds

By accepting payment in Canadian
currency, and allowing it to remain
on deposit in Canadian banks await
ing strengthening in exchange
rates, one large silk commission
house in this city has almost doubled
its. sales to Canadian retailers within
the last month. The commission
house is strong financially and was
quick to seize the opportunity to in
crease its business when other silk
selling agencies demanded payment of
the Canadians in American funds.
An official of the house, who recent
ly returned from trim to Canadian
retailing centers, is enthusiastic con-
corning the prospects for future trade
there. Retail trade in the Dominion
is said to be brisk and high priced
silks are selling we'll. The high duty
on ready-made apparel entering
Canada has doomed the trade in silk
goods over the counter, as the
Canadian women have found it more
economical to purchase silks at re-
tail and to make their own dresses or
have them made by custom dress
maker, than to buy them ready made
This trend is more noticeable in
Canada, said the silk commission man,
than it is in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-03-30
RIail Order Shoe Trade Good

Large sales of shoes are reported by
represe ntatives OF local mail order
houses, who declare that business was
never better at this time of the year.
Some of these companies have built and
are operating factories of their own, in
stead of purchasing their supplies
from regular manufacturers, and to
date report that results are entirely
satisfactory. Many of the largest mail
orders for shoes are said to be- COM
ing from the Southern agricultural
sections.
The number of pairs of sample shoes
carried by travelling statesmen has been
reduced by several manufacturers and
distributors as result of the decision
of the New York retailers to cut their
profits from to 10 per cent. These
manufacturers do not care to have
large numbers OF shoes in transit at
old prices, believing that if the price
of footwear is reduced they will have
little difficulty in disposing of their en-
tire stocks,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-03-30
Not Far from the Rails

Question Would you be so kind as TO name
over some fair grade railroad bonds, not too
far from rails. but which can be purchased
at price to net an unusually large return
just at present on account Of general credit
Of railroad conditions? I would be especially
interested in railroads traversing the South.
as it would seem that that section has made
great strides on the road to prosperity dur
ing the last few years.--W M. +.
Answer The following railroad
bonds, all fairly we'll secured (frst
mortgages in some cases., offer large
yields at present prices. While there is
an element of speculation here. it is our
opinion that when the general railroad
situation has become more settled it
will be found that these bonds were
selling under their value: Kansas City
Southern refunding 5 per cent, 1850;
Missouri, Kansas e. Texas first per
cent, 1890; Central of Georgia CONSOLE
dated per cent, 1915; st. Louis South
western consolidated per cent, 1892 !;
Southern Railway general 4 per cent,
1856; Denver g. Rio Grande first as and
q as, 1885, and Denver e. Rio Grande
improvement 5 per cent, 1923.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-03-30
Cities Service
Earns 500 a Share
On Common inl9l9
President Doherty Predicts
Largest Public Utility
Earnings in Company's
History in Current Year

On total volume Of business
amounting to s19,977,551, the Cities
Service Compay in the year er.ted De-
cemher 81, 1919, returned surplus af-
ter preferred dividends of S13,135 500
the equivalent of $1,000 a share on the
average common stock outstanding
This compares with $61.67 a share
earned in 1918, $6O.73 a share in 1917
and $36.74 share in 1916.
Operating expenses last year aggre-
gated S703,S35, which compares with
S521, 486 in the preceding year. Holders
of the preferred stock received $4,215,-
264 in dividends during the year, COM
pared with S4,034,275 in 1918. After all
charges, the balance available Tor the
common stock was S13,135, $50, or $4,-
316,138 les than in the preceding year.
Of the total earnings $4,655,945 was
derived from the public utility division
of the company and $15,321 SOS from
oil operations.
Reviewing the oil, division of the
president, in his report to stockhold
crs, said: "The year was largely a
transition period from the intensive
operations arising from the company S
full cooperation in the war activities
of the government to the normal activ-
tiles of peace. The preceding year of
1918 was q period in which the demand
for oil and oil products taxed severely
the productive abilities of the petro-
leum industry. 1t was not, therefore, a
time in which methodical development
of proved oil lands could be carried
out. With the signing of the armistce
these demands for oil and oil pl ducts
subsidized, and for a brief time there
came lull in the petroleum industry
owing to the passing Of business from {
war to a peace basis. The return oil
the regular development of the prop.
justments, but the company during
1919 extended producing properties. de
veloped several new fields, and, within
the latter months Of the year, brought
III satisfactory new production in Kan
sas, Oklahoma and Texas.
"The outlook for the Mexican prop
critics in which the company is asso
ciated is exceedingly bright, in view O.
the completion of No. l we'll on the
Barrigan property in the Panuco dis
trict of the Tampico field This wei
has rated production of approximate
ly $4,000 barrels daily, and the extern
and character of these properties as
sure enormous potential oil reserves
Because Of the largely increased &c
of all items entering into production
transportation, refining and distribu
ton of oil and the excess of deman,
over supply, Mr.. Doherty stated, price
of all grades of crude oil have been ad
vanced materially. The report say
that a definite program for the NOR
rapid development of the extensive re
serve acreage, now aggregating owe
100000 acres, is under way.
Or February Is, 1920, there wer
29,667 stockholders, an increase of al
most 10000 in three years. The mum
Der of security holders of the compan,
and it's subsidiaries now excded $4,000