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The Jasper news., 1920-08-04
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9Thad twice frayersed the cross lane
near McGowan's Pass tavern waiting
for Barbara Bradford. Although II
had been my intention to ride thither
/ was amazed to learn on applying at
two Of the stables near the park en-
trance to hire horse that the few
they had there either were owned pri-
vately or had been already engaged.
There was nothing for me to do but
to 60 to my rendezvous on foot. had
almost despaired Of Miss Bradford's
coming when ! spied her cantering
slowly along the lane, followed at a
decorous distance by a groom. She
was looking right and left and when
she saw me her face frightened but
she rode few steps past me with no
sligo Of recognition. was wondering
what to make Of this new slight when
she suddenly refined in and allowed
the groom to come up with her.
"James," / heard her say to the
groom, my head aches, and the rid
ing Is making It worse. Take the
horses back to the stable, and will
walk the rest OF the way home"
'very well. Miss Bradford" he said,
touching his cap, as he assisted her
to alight.
She waited until he had vanished
and then hastened to the bench where
/ was seated. one I had purposely se-
lected because It was half hidden by
turn In the road and. the branches
OF wide-spreading tree.
She colored wildly az I rose to
greet her with outstretched hand.
"Oh, Mr.. Nelson" she cried, II don't
know what you win think Of me. ask
ing you to meet me here. am In
trouble. must tell someone. ] don't
know what TO dol" ~.
'rhe only thing to do" i suggested,
'is to begin at the beginning apd tell
me the whole story. I've sisters Of my
own. Just pretend ycu are one Of my
sisters and let me help you"
She looked at me thoughtfully.
studying me az II questioning wheth-
er or not was TO be trusted. and ap-
parently deciding in the affirmative.
told me an amazing story.
"It's all about my sister. Claire. : she
began. "She's I've years older than
L She's a lovely girl. but she'a-that
is. she used to be-impulslye, roman
tic. and headStr0ns. She and my
mother never got along well together.
and she was sent away to boarding
school. One winter. It was six years
ago. mother was In Europe and only
Dad and / were at home !"
She sighed sadly. Evidently her
words were bringing back to her mo-
ments Of heartnche.
ITO make a long story short. Claire
ran away from the school and mar
ried-married French chauffeur EN-
plOyed BY a fanfly n the neighbor-
The Jasper news., 1920-08-04
UneomplImentary

A man who possesses corpulent
figure takes Sunday-school class.
Recently he gave lesson upon how
sin affected the future life.
"well. boys" he asked. in conclu-
sion. what would happen to me when
! die II | had led bad lIfeTs
''The fat would be In the fire." re-
piled one lad. after some reflection.
The Jasper news., 1920-08-04

Reading some Of the present day
effusions, one reflects that It Is pos
stbie for poet to make dollars out OF
lines that others cnn't even make
sense ont o. Boston Transcript.
The Jasper news., 1920-08-04

Doesn't hurt a bitl Drop little
"Freezone" on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting, then shortly
you lift 1t right or with fingers. Trulyi
Your druggist sells tiny bottle Of
"Freezoneg for few cents. suficient to
remove every hard corn, soft corn. or
corn between the toes, and the calluses.
without soreness or irritation.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
THE HOOVERITES.

X concerted effort to swing varIous localities about the country into line behind Herbert Hoover for President ,ot the United States seems to have the overnight greeting of men, we can not yet, call them politicians, who
 have been mtcrminsled with the Country's official life during the war; It is nots stated whether inc candi- date is a Republican or d Democrat, though from past incidents we are inclined to classify him as Demo- crat The 'i1oovcritcs" arc coming; to .hc fore. '
 The nomination or Hoover would, certainly mark great change in the proceedings of the Democratic party.
 No moro would that familiar slogan,: 1T never voted anything but the, straight Democratic ticket in my life tract the oId-umers to the banner
 of the one who aspircd. Herbert Hoover has mental lcanings which may be charact crizcd as Republican, and. above all. he is not q politician of the pronounced type.
 There is q great deal of merit in Hoover his record is good as far as his accomplishments are concerned. though he has no political career of moment. IL is an encouraging thing
 that |; nNln of his ability is d pos ;iblc candidate for the office upon either 1icEet. It is also time that the uid-timerS were swept from thclr po- lniCaI thrones and the new era of business administrations started. Hoover fits in with this scheme ad- mir;tbIY.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
THE; COMFORT STATION.

We are inclined to take issue with the plans of the committee looking into the advisa hility of constructing q comfort station. It is stated that "progrc5s has been made OH the plans and that the City Engineer ia Nors placing it in the rear of the City building. where there is a barber Shop at the present. time.
 There is no doubt of the immediate. and fast growing need of d station of tue sort. it is certain that the cS- tahi%hmcnt of one at any point ncHr the center of the city would be apprc- ciatcd by many people, particularly women. But the rear of City Hall is not the spot. For one thing, it is hidden and obscure. imposing a hard ship upon the stranger. for another. it is to be reached only after traNCrs- ing an aIlcyway which is not well lighted at night. Women and mon would use the same approach to the station and lone women would be forced tn. enter u dark aIicNwaN ip tue night
 The logical plaPc for tbc building of such q place is in the City park at tlc center. or imnlcdia tcly south of it. Here it will be inc most accessible and convenient for everyone. We need not uin our park by building above ground. there occurs no reason why il could not he placed below the surface oC~ the park near the monu- mcnt, with flight of steps leading down from tho walk on either side of the park, ono entrance for men. the other for women. ..
 There is absolutely. no use in beg rinG the question when figuring upon improNcm for tue ton of the public. PokinS comfort sta tions up dark alleywaHs is certainly begging the question nightly. Let us be honest with ourselves and proceed with the building of an eSta bliShment that has been a real need and point of discussion for many d year. When wCA build let us have something that will fill the bill. not an affair that wilt he open to considerable criticism within a very short time and will not ! be the convenience, which it is plan ned to be. at all.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
TRENCH HONOR CERTIFICATES.

Relatives of local s9ldiers who were killed upon the fields of France or who died in hospitals; arc to re- ccivc, according to an announcement made public by the State branch of the American Legion, certificates Of honor from the French Government as il testimonial or appreciation. The distribution agency will be made up from local posts of the Legion anI the United states Army recruiting officer in each town and the giving out of the documents will take place on Wushinston's Birthday, Fcbru- ary 22.
 In order that each parent may he sure of receiving d diploma, the St1t" headquarters of tho Legion has asked that the names Of the deceased bc forwarded to it's offices at 11i Pearl street. Hartford, as soon US possible. The nearest of kin of the soldiers arc requested to do this.
 The certificates have been autho, = izctl hy the French HiSh Commissiou aud arc engraved documents ot con- siderable nttraclivcncSS. The name of the soldier. where it is known. will be written in and there will be some blank documents for tho authorities here to fill in. A translation of the French wording will accompany each testimonial
 It has not been decided, or even suggested, what the method of dis 4rib,ttiou shall he in New Britain eS-
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
GTYITEMS

Reservations made for seighinS parties at the Olde Colony Inn, on main road to Mcridcn. Tek 745-., MerldCn.-AdNt.
 The regular meeting of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will be held at 7:5O o'clock, Friday evening, at G. A. F. hall. A soclal will be held ill the afternoon. and at G:3O o'clock a sup per will be served for members and friends.
 The Stanley Nomen's Relief Corps will hold an all-day sewing session at tho G. A. F. hall
 The Ladies Auxiliary. L. s. w. N.. will hold it's regular meeting Thurs day evening at tho State Armory at s o'clock.
 x. X J. Office dance Thursday eve ming. Jan. 22, in Booths hall.-Adrt.
 r. G. Nibbcrts. representing the Y. M C. A. Industrial Council in it's Thrift Week drive. will be at tho Chamber Of Commerce rooms tonight to answer any questions regarding finances.
 Tine Amho basketball team of girls will play the x. B Machine company quintet at the Y. w. C. A. tonight. The t'afnir girls will also play the R. X F.. girls. Dancing will follow.
 Dance tonight given by kosciuszko Post World War Veterans Assc. at Dudjaks hall, Sexton St.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
M .Ak E-.t-NILL DAY,

The third week. in January has been set aside as "National>. Thrift Week. This week and the, general plans for it's observance. prepared by the Young Mems Christian aSSocia- ton have been endorsed by the Am erican Bankers association Retail Credit Mems National association, National Federation of ,'onstruction Industries, League of Building and Loan associations, and similar bodies throughout the country.
 The fifth day of National Thrift Week is National "Make-A-Win Day. On this day it is planned to bring to the attention of men and women throughout the country the adNan- tagcs of making q will. and the pro lection afforded by these important documents. The plan is und crtakcn m an effort to promot higher type of practical economic citizenship through greater care for the protec- ton of family and loved ones in the event of unforeseen accident.
 "How many men and women by failure to make Il will. leave their families innocent of the state of their property. and hopclcssly confused as to it's distribution
 "Bccausc in the past men have made WlllS OnII ID the tdot CAll lGlllltH .. you feel as if making a will were signing Nour death warrant.
 50 you have Soothcd your con science by steering away from un- pleasant thoushts--at the expense of grave risk to your loved ones.
 "Thc groundlcsS forebodings tha [ will-making suggests are so few and so short-lNcd compared with tho lasting comfort and happiness it brings, that it is strange everyone does not draw up timely will. When you get down to it, wills arc very important. Everybody ought to make ono.
 Don't put off the making of your wilt any longer Nou1l feel better when you've done it. And it isn | difficult to add items to it as your possessions increase. Consult re- liable lawyer. --
 This is Withholding day through out the nation, IL is d part of Ma tionaI Thrift Wcck-thc thrift that prevents suffering and smooths out the path of the gricf-striCkcn.
 Make a will today.
 "E. R. HEALE,Y.
 Kew Britain. Trust Co."
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Austria's New Army Bill
 FOrbids Soldiers in Marry

Vienna. Jan. 21.-Soluier and off c,ers in the Austrian army are forbid den to marry and must waive their political rights under the prov sons of the army bill now before the national assembly. The personnel of tue army would be limited to f.50O officers; n- 00G mon comm issicrs" and 5000 men who would be permitted to elect councils to protect their in ntercsts. Op- portunity would be given the sol diers to learn trades and study agri- culture while serving their time in the ranks which is fixed at six years in active service and six on the re- serve list.
 The army budget for 1920 places the cost of military activities a :9.- 100000 kronc.' which is one sixth the average amount appropriated before the outbreak of the war.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
25 YEARS AGO
From The Herald of That Dats)
January Fl. 1895.


 The thermo mometer dropped to T. below zero here yesterday akinG it the coldcst day in 15 years. One of the local pl tS in referring to the practical suspension of buSileSS dur ing the 1888 blizzard, told ono of the city officials this morning that, thougl, he did some business on credit yeStcr- day he did not receive a cent in cash during the whole day.
 Fashionable ladies coats are bcin;. sold at D. McMillan's store at B each.
 OldcrShaw is selling the best flour for SIPS d barrel.
 The II. l.. Walker company have received the contract for drawing the ties for the Berlin extension nf the electric road.
 John IT. Kirk ham. cN-Clcrk of the police court, has left for Il two weeks vacation in New York
 The Natural History association m ct last evening with F.. J. MunSon. Mr. MunSon read q paper on "Boas'
 The school board will hold a spc- ciaI meeting Saturday afternoon and take the preliminary steps to rcceiN- ing plans and estimates for the new high school building.
 W, A. kinnc, who has been work = ing at C. w. Cowles repairing bicycles, will start in buSin ncSS for himself shortly. He will do bicycle and other repairing and after while he expects 10 manufacture some novelties.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Predicts Return of
 German Dyes to U. $.

Cincinnati, O.. Jan. :1.-Early re- turn to the use of German dyes in America unless congress finds some way to strengthen the American in dutry and lirins prices down was predicted 'bH George Weiss of New York in an address before the nation al Association of Overs md Cleaners in convention Ferc..
 The labor situation in the dNeinS and cleallin. industry occupied the at tCntion of the C invention today. Ar rhur Berg, chairman of the war serv- ice committee urged that members of the industry seek to more Americans in the business and eliminate for eiSners wEo go back to the old coun- try when they have amassed q snug fortune"
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
HEALTH IMPROVING
President Wilson showing Rapid Recuperation: Warmly Wrapped He Takes a Winter Outing.

Washington. Jan. 1.-President Wilson is steadily improving, accord ing to information from the White House. He was taken out of doors yesterday morning, bundled up warm ly. and took the air for an hour or SO
 While it is stated daily at the White House that the president is ma kin . progress toward recovery. no a5sur- ance is given there as 10 when he will be up and about. The statement made in Chicago by Mrs George Bass of the Women'S section of. the democratic committee that the president would be back at. work next week seems to be too optimistic.
 There are nG;cations, however. that the president i3 taking d keener in tcrest in public affairs. He is anxious to be informed of what is taking place in congress and elsewhere. and he is personally attending to official business.
 William G. McAdoo. President Will sons son-in-law, is a guest at the White House. Mr. McAdoo delivered an address before the Pan-Americ Financial congress yesterday after noon.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
SWEDISH OUTBREAKS RETAIN SAME NAME
But Some Services Will Be in.
 English

At the annual meeting of the Swed- lsh Lutheran church congreG Gation held last evening reports for tho past year were read by Rev, pr. s. c. Oh man and various officers and societies ot the church. pr. Ohman reported that the attendance at the Sunday services for the past year has been very large. The Sunday school classes have also increased he said Last years confirmation class num- bcred 66 and this year the class will number e.. Young people of the church have responded greatly to the communion services.
 25 Years in Ministry.
 Is closing his report Dr. .Ohman called the attention of the concreca- ton to the fact that this year will he the tWentN-fiftn anniversary of shis en- try into ministry. wich lie wifi ob- serve on June IL He is the oldest pastor In the cit; in point Of years of Servlce here. An increase of S1OO in the salary of the pastor was ordered At present Dr. Ohman receives $H.70U The osanists salary was increased from $500 to SI.OOO Officers Elected.
 Officers chosen are: AnOrCW Serlln. ~olom3 IT Fingquist, CdNa q Johnson, Frank fybeck, Soionlan Hultir. o. Ejork- lund.
 Secretary-Eric Carlson.
 Financial secretary-Conrad Hult- berg.
 Treasurcr-JLStu Wailln
 Superintendent of Sunday school- Joseph Anderson.
 Auditor-L. Lunduuist
 Cah hers-Emi: Larson. Gecrse Rolf. Walter Talk and O. Swanson.
 Name Not Changed
 When the matter of changing the name of the church to the First Luth- eran church Of New Britain came up Dr. F. T. From en launched strong ob- JectIons. On a vote il was decided to retain the old name. Likewise, it was voted not to change the services from swedish to English. as had been suggested. However. member con- promised by deciding to hold services ill English every other Sunday morn inS. and to establish an English Sun day school.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
MAKES AFFIRMATION.

Mrs. Frank Pugsley of Poughkeep sic, N. 1., has written to the Heral Id to correct what she says was an CT TOT of names in a story, sent to the A. F. from Beacon. N. Y., on Jan uary 8. That story told of Frank Shaw. committing suicide the grave of his sweet heart, Miss Eba Taylor Mrs Pugslcy, q sister of the last named. explains by saying that Miss Taylor was not the young man S fiance. Enclosed is d newspaper clipping showing that the girl whose name the story essaycd to give was Miss Romona GeroWe.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
PERU WILL SUBMIT
 TREATY TO LEAGUE
Controversy With Chilli Will Be
 Settled by World Council

Santiago, Chile, Jan. @1.--Peru will submit to the league of nations her controversy with Chile over the terri tories of Tacna and Arica which are situated between the two countries and possession of which has caused consld era blc bitterness in the past. aC- cording to an interview with Jose Carlos BcrnaIcs. who was president of the Peruvian senate during the ad- immigration of President Pardos.
 The foreign policysof Peru regard ing questions with Chile" he is quoted as saving, has undergone q radical change. because the whole problem will be submitted to the League of Nations by my country. Then it will be decided whether the Ancon treaty remains valid and, if not, damages suffered by Peru by the act of Chile in retaining possession of Tacra and Africa may he determIned. The League oc Nations must formu- late principles for permanent peace on the American continent. and any plan involving 2 direct agreement between Peru and Chile will never have the support of Peruvian opln- ion.
 The treaty Of .AnCon was concluded in October. 1885. Under it's conditions Peru coded to Chile the province of 1arpaca and granted Chile the right to occupy the territories of Tacna and Africa. for period of ten years: when the ownership of the districts would he decided by a p1ebiscite of the re- Eions involved. This period expired in 1894 but at that time internal trou- bles prevented active steps to bring about a solution of the matter which is still pending.
 Elks' fair, Eardcck's hall, Feb. 6-16.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
COMMUNICATED
What About It!
Editor Herald:

EdltOr Herald.
 After reading the article signed by Alderman PaOneSSa in Mondays is sue of The Herald. wherein he sta tes that the Mayors official family, or part thereof were to blame for George not purchasing the GrcatorcX farm, l wonder can the Alderman be correct" A man appointed by Mayor George X. QuiglCy and accepting said office (aftcr Georges farewell ser mon then 10 be against him: never, it don't seem possible. But then again you never can tell
 What surprises me most is where the Alderman writes. No member of the Common, Council except the Mayor was allowed to take part in any Uand deaD this I accept was d vote by the Council themselves. Now what I would like Alderman Paonessa to answer is this: Was it voted that the Mayor could act for the city under d salary and still accept a com mission for his services? If so, why not let us all De a Mayor?
 Another qucston l want the Alder man to answer is this: Has he, as an Alderman, got "pull" or authority, or is he big enough to have a commit tee appointed to investigate how much land has been purchased. from whom purchased. and the price paid by the city, to each and every land owner who sold land to the city of New Britain through this same Water Board. If he has the power I ask him to get arross in this same resolu- ton a clause as to how much com mission was paid by each farmer, or land owner. and to whom the con1mis- sion was paid.
 If you can do tlfiS, Alderman, the citizens on the outside will rise up and say. to you. Well done our good and faithful servant.
 ON THE OUTSIDE-
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
SEEKS ABOLITION
 OF TAX ON PROFITS
Otto Kahn Would Substitute Tax
 on All Purchases Over S2.OO

Newark. x. J., Jan. 21.-Abolition of the excess profits tax and substitu- ten therefore of a tax of 1 per cent on all purchases exceeding s 10 be paid by the purchaser. was advocated by Otto H. Kahn. New York banker here today in an address before the association of credit men.
 Mr. Kahn characterized the eHCc9a profits tax as "frcakish" and "bspe' fur in it's influence and blamed it., opera tion in a large measure for the high cost Of living. industrial and economic dislocation and social dis content.
 ''T always favored n progressive in come tax" said Mir. Kahn, and would not advocate any scheme of taxation which would spare wealth. The upper scale of our surtaxes is, however. so extreme that it has de- feated it's own purpose by driving pital into tax exempt securities. The result is that our investment market has largely ceased to function. which fact is in considerable part reSpon- siblc for our present strained money. and credit position and is q menace both 10 our domestic and foreign. tra dc"
 Private Capital OnI, Hope.
 Mir. Kahn declared the only hope for the necessary financing of Eu- ropcan industry lay with private cap ital and that unless the present sur taxes were removed. private capital could not provide the funds. He chara cterized as "a delusion the current belief that mere ratification of the peace treaty hy the United States would set in motion free flow of American credits 10 Europe.
 Tax on Purchases.
 Discussing the proposal for a tax on purchases. Mr. Kahn recalled that the scheme was employed successfully during the Civil war and estimated that such T tax would produce from two to four billions year. accord ing to whether it were applied 10 wholesale transa ctions as well as re- tail purchases. If applied only to the, latter. he said, q graduated scale should be put into effect ranging from 1 per cent on small purchases to perha ps ten per cent on large ones.
 He expressed the belief that such a tax would produce sufficient rev enue to permit abolition of the in- como tax on incomes under 5000 3 year.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Impressive Ceremonies For,
 French AviatOE, in Peru

Lima, Peru. Jan. 20.-ImpressiVc ceremonies marked the funeral this afternoon of Col. nebaudicz and LiciI- tenant Chabrier, of the French mil ta",- rvlatio mission who were killed by an ,IirpIane falling here on Sun day. The aNiators were accorded full military honors.
 The flight during which inc two men were kilIc,! Was the first Col. De- bau,liez :l3d maGc for three ear7 during which he was printer in Ger many. rTe held the master control of the ma chine when the accident oc- cured and Lieut.. Cha while de" Iirious before his death kept entreat- ing his superior to give him control
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Tom Cat, of New York,
 Feasts On S1OO Breakfast

New York, Jan. 21.-A stray tom cat projected himself into the annual poultry show in progress today in Madison Square Garden and had q $1U0 breakfast on two carrier pigeons on exhibition by q Baltimore fancier. The homeless feline squeezed into the Garden in some unknown way and fca3tcu his eyes on the 14.000 birds, finally tearing the muslin strips of the crate housing the pigeons. Only a few feathers were left to tell the tale. The cat escaped.