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New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
PONzI GETS PORK AS CHRISTMAS DINNER
Six Months Ago He Was Eating
 Caviar, Etc.

Boston, Dec. 27.-Six months ago Charles Ponzi ate caviar and terra pin from plates of silver. Across the table his pretty little wife poured tea or coffee from a costly service. His butler. pompous and correct, passed the cup and life was as the spark ling burgundy that glistened in the goblets.
 Christmas Ponzi ate roast pork, turnips. onions and potatoes, a good meal. but humble. A brother con- vict. shaven and shorn, passed tin cups and life was as the prison cof- fee-dark, and a trifie bitter
 Tn the dining room of the great home in Lexington his wife bowed her head beneath mistletoe and sob- bed
 "Ponzi is a prisoner among prison ers-no better, nor worse than a good many of his brother convicts," said Sheriff Blake of the Plymouth jail.
 Tn his spare time he writes poems, clever little things-to his wife and to the boys. Sometimes they are philosophical and sometimes humorous. Occasionally he turns cynic and then again he romances. The boys say Tt is a mean pen that Ponzi scribbles,' but I'm inclined to believe it's prolific one. Just now he's wondering about securing copy rights pending the publication of his first attempts.
 Between manual labor and liter ary pursuits. Ponzi is pretty busy. Later I'm going to let him take charge of our library. We've some five or six hundred books badly in need of cataloguing. and he's fully capable of putting them in order.
 Tt was during the Christmas en- tertainment presented in the after noon that Ponzi scored his biggest hit here. Original jingles, written for the occasion, and delivered in his own inimitable style, brought down the house. Rhyming on the foibles of the inmates and jailers and lyrics featured the program"
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
"JEST RUNIINATIN'." (Kobcrt Russeli.)

The Day is gone! That weary cuss we call the old, old year. is maxim preparations-is about to disappear. The lively, sprightly little chap who comes with fallin' snow is sort O champin' at his bit to see the or year go. Perhaps we care not to look back to those twelve months that's passed: perhaps we've had such corkin' times we'd wish they'd allus last. But whether sad or sorry that the old years goin' out. we got a year ahead O us that we must think about. As allus in such cases I consult the pipe I got: 1t sometimes says some high brow stuff. but all ain't Tom my Rot" Today when con templative dreams come from it's black or bowl. almost it seems as though it had a pretty human soul. Remember Jan uary first will come a year from now: look on to nineteen twenty-two. an this year make a VOW that when 1t comes you'll have a right to smile a bit an say: This year has taught me lots an I'm a better man to- day.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
FRENCH BLUEBEARD
 WILL STAND TRIAL
Is to be Prosecuted for Murdering Each of His Eleven Affianced
 wives-Is Not Worried.

Paris, Dec. 27.-Contrary to general expectation, it seems that Henri Landru, whom the police call the Gambais Bluebeard, is after all to be tried on the charge that he mur- dered his II fiancees and will not be left off with the five years sentence and subsequent deportation to Devils Island which he has already received for swindling.
 The indictment, which forms a volume of 475 pages has been sent to the Assizes Court and the Investigating Judge Bonin. heaving a great sigh of relief, announced that the case was now out of his hads. Maitre de Moro Giafferi, who was one of the defense for Caillaux will be counsel for the accused Gambais man.
 Landru has appealed to the Court of Cassatio against the science for swindling. Judge Bonin told him the appeal would delay trial for murder and thus deprive him of a chance to prove his innocence before pext March.
 "I am in no hurry" responded Ladru, whose dry wit has made him a hard customer for the judge. By the way. just to set matters right. have not the slightest desire to prove my innocence; I understand it is UT to you to prove my guilt" "All right" replied the Judge, post poned until the March Assizes.'' ''I should worry" Landru retorted as a parting shot, My alleged victims my self or you have died of old agt before the Assizes have seen any ont of us
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
bELcIuNrs STAND.

ms scarcely believable that
 intends to renounce her
 eonfiscatc all German prop
 Belgium as provided in the bf Versailles. Tn doins this
 Blowing the example of Great
 . sentimental viewpoint,
 at this time, one would be
 to think of Christmas and kili toward men," but one cannot. Belgium herself. it considers this act necessary commercial point of view. E. Great Britain would have for no other reason.
 point of the decision. not yet |4t which will come after con- |n with the Allies, is that it bum which has seen the ne- When that country sees an hc necessity which makes it tcording to her belief. to do Ing for the Hun whom 1t has reason to hate than any other no is tempted to believe the Ly must be a compelling one. um renouncing something for belonging to Germany. and still " her. Certainly this action 2 tho belief that despite heI for the most bitter of feeling ,asesses the abilsy to view
 the situation and the need oi ny of the things which arc
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
The Plan Mad-e Made.

Not in many months have I been so angry at Dicky as I was when l heard his calm announcement that he had cancelled the reservation which I had expressly ordered the ticket agent to keep.
 If there had been no housing crisis awaiting me at home I should have yielded gracefully to his dictum, even though his procedure was not partic- ularly calculated to increase any adult human beings self-respect. But the thought that he was ether stubbornly ignorant of or cruelty indifferent to the tasks before me made me so fur ious that I had hard work to force my tongue and face to the chilly compos- ure I wished.
 "win you please repeat that?" I said, idly, at last ''I cannot believe that I heard you aright."
 Dicky stared at me.
 Getting on your high horse, aren't you?" he asked. But it won't do you a d-n bit of good. And I'll repeat what I said dozen times if you wish.
 I cancelled your reservation. I can
 celled your reservation. I cancelled your reservation. And what are you
 going to do about it?'
 I wanted to scream, to fly at him as a temper-tossed child might do. But, instead, I chose a far more effective course: I looked at him moment steadily, then l turned on my heel. Madge Is Prepared. ''Nothing-just now," I said evenly l walking out of the room and into my | fathers, which I knew was empty, he | having gone for his morning walk With a sudden thought that such a strategic move might be wise, I had | no sooner entered it than, leaving the | door open, I darted noiselessly down l the hall to the sleeping portch which | Dicky and I occupied, snatched up my | packed suitcase and bag, and ran back | with them to my fathers room, con. | cealing them in his closet.
 Then I darted back again. I Wa. assured by the sound of the angry l voices coming from the living room l that Dicky would have far too much | on hand with his mothers wrath tc | bother with my movements for some | mnutes to come, so I gathered my hat 1 travelling suit and all the little thing: l which I had spread out ready for my | tourney, and took them back to my | fathers room. No sooner had I tri- umphantly salvaged the last article | than I locked the door. and, sittinr down1~heGan to take stock of the
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
kdt Bureau os circuI.tio.
kUNzIo'S DREAM.

ave 1t that the Italian reg . position to capture
 my moment. This result Die. tna Rlpnunzio must nown 1t. If he holds out lapicions that his stand has
 spectacular variety. with n his heart from tho first will bo we'll founded.
 uch as Jack London ob-
 of their data from actual
 It is said that the great may never gNln q place at
 their profession until they gone all the pain and Joy potion.
 biblo that D'Annunzio un-
 -for one would hesitate
 ho took tho position ho |uaiy. without patriotic mo- bod the stimulus it would
 already vivid imagina- |ility to picture real things. Folorn hope-as he must D it would be.
 Fp the heart" perhaps he'll hose Italy ioomed bright. glow of other stars.-- ppeaiipgly to Mars. 'edom for his brothers all-- it can't be done this Fall. CD his heart. and o'er his tho words: e. D'A' lies
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

tions to the world the treaty imposed upon that foe.
 We Ut this distance actual and mem tai. have no right to say that this or that should be done after such ac- ton by Belgium. What right have we. who suffered so little at Germany's hands in comparison with the suf- ferlngs of the small land which bore the brunt of the German atrocious attack, to say aught but aye" to Belgfum's action.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
25 YEARS AGO tFrom The Herald of That Date).

The library reading room was open as usual all day Christmas.
 The town clerks office was closed all day yesterday, Christmas.
 X dump-cart used for carting away the refuse at Central Park, tumbled over the high embankment on West Main street. Neither horse nor cart were damaged.
 Here's a good policy-Don't find fault with your present-you are lucky you got one.
 The night school for men has been closed until after New Years.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
IF AT HIGH PITCH.

the Christmas spirit leave
 y is passed but the memory
 q revitalize all of us.
 can sec in the darkest cloud appcar in tho months that
 that glowing candle at the Christmas tree. Anyone who bay keep with him or her tho
 the good will to all that tho heart Saturday and Sum-
 that remembrance. Mako s harmonize with that feel kone needs n beiated Christ |ent in tho form of help or
 sympathy, remember that D thoughts you hnd that day, t to them.
 lay that VIC have too many in this country. None say ktmas day is one of the "too |his year a continuing Christ |o it all tho energy you took Eation for Saturday.
 that you did feel the full |co of tho day. and resolve tC |s the best year of your owr |of tho lives of those witt bu come in contact.
 bot the Christmas spirit leav,
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

Wnen one goes a fast pace, it is
 difficult to keep him out of a for trot. In choosing the members of his official family, MT. Harding should re- member that it isn't a Cabinet. And now it only remains for some food shark to tell Armenia how many
 calories there are in kind words An old-fashioned capitalists idea of heaven is a place were all mere work , ing men lift their hats to the boss. 1 A parliament of the world is fine 1 idea, but considering the sore spots 1 our real need is liniment of the | world.
 few months ago each nation was 1 demanding credit for the victory, but
 now they would be satisfied with ! credit for raw material. 4 During the era of spending, the COW f did in fact consume a great quantity l of food, but she also gave an enormous ] quantity of milk. In these days kings reflect sadly | that coronation is grimly suggestive | of coroner. 1 No doubt d'Annunzio's parents ! named him Gabriel because of his tin | horn tendencies. Don't despair; hustle. Sweat are the | uses of adversity. Heatless days won't better the coal l situation, but cheatleSs days might. l The League is Democratic. Any | member may refuse to play if he can't 1 bat.
 Hard words butter no parsnipS 1 perhaps; but, O ye timid, neither do ! cold feet.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
GREETINGS TO COLBY.
Uruguay Plans Elaborate Welcome to
 U. S. Secretary of State.

Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec. 27.- Preparations had been this morning for the cruiser Uruguay to leave port to meet the United States battle ship Florida which is bringing Bain- bridge Colby American secretary of state to this city from Rio Janeiro.
 Upon meeting the Florida the of- ficial party will board the American warship and MT. Colby will be in- vited to transfer to the Uruguayan cruiser. The secretary is due to land here at o'clock tomorrow and will be received with military honors. The secretary will then go to the govern ment house where he will be given a special audience by President Brum.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
KING GOING TO FRONT
Constantine Announces Intention of Going to Symrna Front-Win Open Parliament January 8.

Athens. Dec. 26. tBy The Asso- ciated Press).-King Constantine to- day declared to delegations from the provinces that he must go to the smyrna front. He is receiving tele- grams of felicitation from all parts of the country.
 Daily Constantine lunches with Prince Nicholas, his brother, who is regarded as the diplomat of the royal family.
 Constantine slowly and carefully is formulating the speech with which he will open parliament on January S.
 Madame Manos, widow of the late King Alexander, visits Queen Sophie daily in connection with the inven- tory being taken of Alexander's prop erty. which the court here recently held to be the inheritance of Madame Manos.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
CHRISTMAS DINNERS.
Are Served at the New Britain Club
 on Holiday.

Christmas dinners were enjoyed at the New Britain club by J. s. North and family as well as E. w. Perton and family. In MT. North's party there were 30 in attendance, and 10 in Mir. PerttIs. The club rooms as we'll as the dining room were beauti- fully decorated in appropriate Christ mas attire and was the scene of much activity during the course of the day.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

Harvard Freshman, 13 years old. in college life. Unlucky age, Freshie. Ten years from now "She" may hold this remark up against you.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

This era of investigations suggests that we should have saved our cork screws to use as probes.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

There are two kinds of aliens those who can be aSSinilated an those who should be eliminated.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

Some men are. ill-mannered when parting with money, but they are all rolite when taking a profit.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
FACTS AND FANCIES By ROBERT CULLEN

The Allies are willing to com promise by giving Constantine some thing closely. resent bling Hellas.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

And now it only remains for some food shark to tell Armenia how man! calories there are in kind words.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

An old-fashioned capitalists idea ( heaven is a place were all mere work ing men lift their hats to the bos
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

If they heed not Sinai, how shall they obey Geneva?
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

Everyone is at work again todnr Again?
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

A helping of soft coal also turneth away wrath.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

When one goes a fast pace, 1t l: difficult to keep him out of a for trot
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
' krPHoNn CALLS

Post once at New Britain nd Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

In choosing the members of hi official family, MT. Harding should re member that it isn't a Cabinet
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

htabIe advertising medium In Circulation books and press ys open Co advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

A parliament of the world is a fl idea, but considering the sore SD our real need is liniment of world.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

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New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
CRIES PLOTTO
FREEZE OUT u. S.
Allies Said to Fear American
Capital in Germany.

BERLIN, March S-Tbe newspaper
Achtuhr AbendbIatt states that the allies
proposal to help Germany economically
was brought about by the revelation that
negotiations for a S40O, 600 900 loan were
pending between Germany and the
United States, and that this credit was
to be used by Germany in securing food
and raw materials from America.
According to the paper, the United
States is not to share in the loan which
the allies have proposed for Germany
and. if possible, the United States will
be still further EXCLUDED from European
economic affairs. The newspaper said:
From a well-informed neutral source
it is learned that negotiations between
Germany and the United States for $780,
100000 had almost reached the point of
definite settlement when the report
reached Lloyd George from a member of
the British military mission in Berlin
Lloyd George evidently held the opinion
that this credit must be prevented. There
fore the allied council determined to give
credit the proposal being made by
England.
I'VE learn further that the allied cOun-
tries are determined to exclude the in
fiuence Of American f1nanciers from the
European continent. The endeavor of
American hnanciers to purchase German
and Austrian industrial enterprises made
a tremendous impression in French and
British government circles
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08

Jack has added new fame to his name
for the work done as Chad, the little
orphan boy Of the Cumberland mountains,
in John Fox, Jr, novel, ''The Little
Shepherd Of Kingdom Come"
You remember readin the book? Sure.
We all do.
What about the movie?
Jack PickfOrd has a sort> of wistful
look about him which comes into good
play during the entire action OF the
movie. Chad was a wistful character in
the story and it is apparent that Pickford
has been able to carry that characteristic
on to the screen.
Pickford can tug at ones heart strings
in a masculine way. In this picture
Pickford appears to be genuine. He feels
In his heart, it seems, that he is an
orphan of the mountains of Kentucky
years before the Civil war. Pickford dts
very well into Fox's beloved story.
The scenes OF Lexington, KY, before
the war bring peaceful memories to the
older folk who see this picture. The
director has been genuine In these scenes.
and the life Of that day, both to dress
and actions has been faithfully repre-
scented.
Opinion-"The Little Shepherd of
Kingdom Come" has been intelligently
transferred from the printed page to the
movie screen. Jack Pickford does some
genuine character work. The pre-civil
war and the war atmosphere of the south
is beautifully recreated in the movie
Photography. good action, reasonably
sustained; cast, adequate; detail, excel
lent
Another feature of the bill is the rem
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08

dering Of IAN East Indian Lament" by
Miss Norma Gregg in song, and by Miss
Ann Walters in dance. The Zimmerer
stage picture for this is a striking com
bination, exotic effects. At the Circle all
week.
PASSION PLAY.
The st. BoniEace Dramatic club of
Lafayette, Ind, presented for the first
time in Indianapolis yesterday, "Veroni-
cas- Veil,' described as the American
passion play.
Two performances were given at the
Murat yesterday before large Lenten
gatherings. The various characters or
the Bible were sincerely acted and the
entire atmosphere OF the performance was
one Of benediction.
More than a hundred were required
to present this religious dramatic con
tribution. Indianapolis is the seventh