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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
FEMININE FASHIONS Matters of Interest to the Women of Wage Farmers Families, Compiled for the Homes into which The Connecticut Labor Press is a
 Welcome Weekly Visitor
THE CHIC BLOUSE
Garment Essential to Complete
 Spring Wardrobe.
CoIIarIess With NeckIine Deeper at Shoulders.

Your task of buying your spring suit is not really completed until you have invested in at least one blouse to go with it, observes fashion cor respondent. And, although there is no further doubt concerning the re- turn of the lingerie blouse to favor, still you know that this type of blouse Is not the one to select to be worn under your suit jacket. It is sure to show creases when you take off the Jacket. Moreover, if you do take off the jacket you want a blouse that gives an unbroken line with the suit skirt, and this cannot be accomplished if you are wearing a white blouse.
 It really is wise to have one blouse that almost exactly matches the suit and the new material selected for such a blouse is tricolette or some other sort of knitted silk fabric, which seems proof against wrinkles. This season the short sleeve, elbow or shorter, will be the preference for these blouses and usually the mode is collarless with a neckline open at the neck, sometimes deeper at the shoulders than from front to back.
 However, the handmade batiste, linen or voile blouse is in high favor and will be worn for summer and re sort wear. It reminds one of decade ago, for now as then the well-dressed women are ordering these handmade blouses in numbers, many women hay ing laid in as large supply as n 0H <lo e. %far.c sSrarT and summer season. They will be worn with the separate sport skirt. Then there are colored wash blouses, flame and green and toast, and these are to be worn often with the separate skirt of white.
 The blouse that extends far below the waistline is little in evidence. How ever, most of the blouses, save the conventional sort of lingerie blouses that have made their appearance and.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
NOTES ON NEWEST FASHIONS

The use of laceS of all characters is salient fashion note of the season, and the opinion advanced that lace as trimming and as fabric has by no means yet reached the height of fits popularity. It is maintained that not for period of five years or more has lace been so extensively used as at the present time.
 Reviewing the spring modes ad- yanced by Paris and taking into con- sideratiOn the opinions of our best fashion authorities, 1t is safe to say that no silhouette, no one note pre- dominates over another in the new clothes. This makes for very in teresting season and profitable one for women generally, for this situa- tion in the realm of fashion permits every woman to choose and wear those styles that are best suited to her needs.
 An interesting and decidedly youth ful hat is tam shape made of soft, shiny black straw and trimmed with apricot-colored glycerin ostrich, that, fastened at the center of the crown, falls gracefully tasse1 fashion over the left side, touching the shoulder of the wearer.
 Side by side, the product of the same creative brain, one sees fascinat- ing evening gowns on slim draped lines along with dancing frocks of bouffant silhouette.
 Tulle and lace, lace and tulle, a light, fairylike effect, is strong note of compelling interest in dance frocks of youthful design. And as is con sistent, these frocks are in delightfully."- gay and refreshing colors-rainbow colors these can be called most fit ting.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
SPRING TIME TO THIN DOWN
Plump Figures Not Suitable for Sea- sonabIe Costumes and captivat-
 ing Eton Suits.

Ruff1es and f1ounces do not look well on plump figures; the new spring cos tumes-and especially the captivating Eton suits-demand slenderness of line. So a good many women are frantically trying to achieve slender ness in order to wear the frills and the Etons of the new season. Spring is the time of times to reduce. The green vegetables are obtainable and eggs which are nutritious and yet not fattening are growing less expensive every day. The heating foods such as meat, fats and sweets are not as nee essary as they are in cold weather. The walking is better, also, and one may get out more for long tramps- and nothing is better for the figure than good long walk every day. Not only does the brisk exercise make muscles more supple and lines trim mer, but brisk walking induces deep breathing and plenty of oxygen taken into the lungs burns up fat.
 The one sure way to lose weight is to cut out fat-producing foods from the diet. This means you must give up all sweets, butter, rich gravieS, the crispy part of roast meats and chick en, salad dressings that are made with oil, and especially beverages that are piled with whipped cream. Potatoes must be avoided as the plague. Lean meats may be eaten and most of the vegetables, crusty bread and toast without butter, salads, entrees not made with milk and-if you must have taste of sweet, light jellies ungar- nished with whipped cream. If you feel hungry between meals take glass of water. If you feel actually faint and 'gone," nibble at whole wheat biscuit or take a beaten egg in a glass of milk. While you are on the strict diet the egg and milk will give you strength without adding fat to your silhouette.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
The White Center Piece.

!. While colors in riotous confusion or symmetrical shadings for all sorts of household decoration are entirely in order and permissible in almost any spot where embroidery or handiwork of any kind is used, yet one frequent ly turns with feeling of relief to all white pieces. They have dignity which cannot be approached by col ors To be sure, colors have fascina- ton all their own, but white has some thing more, and there are places where if only can be used with best results. Odd centerpieces which may be called into service on any and many oc- casions are always a delightful ad- dItion to one's linen suppIy-in fact they are indispensable, according to Modern Priscilla.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
coiffure Favors Oriental.

The Spanish Influence and the orf- ental is noted in hatr-dressfng as in gowns; the Spanish in the coif that piles the hair high on the head; the oriental in the coronet effects which have returned. Though shops are showing many lovely hair ornaments, 1t is only with most formal evening dress that these are being worn.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
BANKS

Connecticut Savings Bank, corner
 Church and Crown Sts. First National Bank, 40-42 Church St., Mechanics Bank, The Church and
 Center Sts. Merchants National Bank, State corner
 Chapel. New Haven Savings Bank, Orange cor
 ner Court St. Peoples Bank & Trust Co.,, BOA Chapel
 St. Second National Bank, The, 135 Church
 St. opposite The Green. Union & New Haven Trust Co.,, The,
 57 Church St,
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

Satin Blouse, Flowers in Applique. of course, the regulation skirt which is still worn for sport wear-most of the blouses have something below the waistline Sometimes they terminate in a wide girdle that extends to the hips.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
COAL
COAT, APRON AND TOWEL

The Howard Company, 228-260 Boule-
 yard, near Kimberly Ave.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

CLOTHING ON CREDIT The Brennan Store, Gate1y & Brennan, 166 Meadow St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

CHECKING ACCOUNTS First Natioanl Bank, 40-42 Church St. Mechanics Bank, The, Church and Center Sts. Merchants National Bank, State cor ner Chapel. Peoples Bank & Trust Co.,, BOA Chapel St. Second National Bank, 135 Church St., opposite The Green. Union & New Haven Trust Co.,, The,
 57 Church St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

The union label is a weapon that prohts the employer equally with the employe, but only so long as both aim at the same object. It can never be turned against the employe, because it Is the iaffers exclusive property, to be given or withdrawn at pleasure.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
CIGARS

CLOTHIERS Adams Clothes Shop, o68 Chapel St. Besse-R -Richey O., 784 Chapel St. ., J. Johnson & Sons, The Live Store, . 85-8o Church St. C. E. Longley O., e7-1o5 Church St. Meigs & Go, Inc, o1 to o5 Church St
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
STOVES AND RANGES

Bullards, 9l-G Orange St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 40 State, near Elm
 St Wm Keane & Son, 31 Broadway The Curtiss & Pierpont Go, Plumbing
 and Heating, 272-278 Elm St
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

New Haven Coat, Apron and Towel Supply, 63-6o Lock St. Phone C-2628.
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Inquire Connecticut Co.,, Trolley Trips
 Savin Rock, Lighthouse, Momauguin. RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES filling Rubber Co., 7-o-13 Church St
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
LEAGUE R0CUSSES
 TR6fIC IN DRUGS
plum Evil and White Slavery
 Also Being Considered

Geneva, Dec. 15.-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-Discussion of the ques- ton of mandates on the floor of tho assembly of the league of nations seemed today to be probable.
 A subcommittee of committee No. which has been considering the question of mandates held stormy sessions yesterday and Monday. some of the members, including C. T. Doherty of Canada and pr. Nansen of Norway, pushing for action, while others appeared indifferent.
 On the program was the task of electing new members to the league, choosing of four new elective mem- hers Of the council and the disposing of questions regarding the white slave" traffic and the opium trade.
 During the discussion, Dr Yelling ton Koo of the Chinese delegation re- viewed the efforts by China during more than a century to suppress the opium habit. He recognized, he said, the great debt of gratitude China owed the United States for America's aid in this work.
 The committees suggestions were adopted by the assembly and the sub- tect of the white slave" traffic was taken up.
 The propositions are that the coun- tries which adhered to the interna- tional convention of 1904 be invited to send delegates to another intcrna- tional conference to be held before the assembly; also that the council appoint a committee to investigate the deportation of women and children in Asia Minor.
 When the white slave resolutions came to Il vote they were unanimously adopted by the assembly.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
BUSY SESSION TONIGHT
Common Council Members At Regu- lar Monthly Session Will Receive Numerous Interesting Reports.

Much business is slated for this evenings session of the common council. After routine business such as the presentation of petitions and the approval of hills. is gone over. n report will be received by the health department on the new City hospital. The council will be asked to de- termine ways and means of securing funds with which to carry through the project. The board of finance and taxation will submit n petition for a special city meeting to take care of the deficiencies in several city departments. That meeting will be called within a month. it is expected. A report will be received from the finance committee on the coal ques- tion. The committee has secured a sufficient amount of coal for all the city departments at price much lower than could he secured by deal ing with local merchants. The pur- chases were made direct through ar rangement with the purchasing de- partments of several local factories
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
RELICS OF WASHINGTON
Mount Vernon Association Buys Scv-
 eral Valuable Momcntoes.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-A miniature portrait of George Washington, paint ed at the request of Martha Wash ington by Charles Wilson Peale, has been purchased at auction here by the Mount Vernon association for se,6o0. The miniature, one of a number of Washington relics from the estate of pr. David Stuart, kins- man of Washington. is a portrait on ivory in a gold frame.
 Other relics purchased by the Mount Vernon association include Washington's field telescops, which brought s4,000 and two mahogany chairs which he had in his dining room at Mount Vernon. One of the chairs brought s1,10o and the other s700.
 washington's shaving outfit con- sisting of two razors, a hone, strop, brush, comb and mirror in a morocco case, was sold to an anonymous pur- chaser from New York for s950.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
RAILROAD HEARINGS.
Request for Increase In New England
 Rates Being Considered.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Hearings on the request of the New England rail . roads for a readiustment of the divis- ion of freight rates on through traf- fic between roads west of the Hudson river and those east were begun today before the interstate commerce com mittee.
 Counsel for the seven New England lines told the commission that the combined income of those roads fo. the fiscal year ending June 30 was only 1.04 per cent on the property in vested while the transportation act provided for return of 6 per cent.
 Charles F. O'oate of Boston coun- sel for the road submitted statisticf tot show that on an investment of $S3s,- 274,769 the secen roads net operating income for the year was only $S,696,- 666.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
CTY I--1e4S

! Removal sale at Besse-LeIand's. -advt. ] St. Elmo lodge, Knights of Pythias, will hold a feeting at Judds hall this evening. The second rank will be con- l ferred upon a class of delegates. Let us store your battery for you this winter. roasona ble rates. Simmons Storage Battery company. Phone 2245.-advt. John D. McCuc. a salesman for the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing com pany is home from Chicago, Ill, for the holidays. Jewelry Xmas gifts, Henry Morans' |. -advt.
 Ernest Hillemann returned to his home in Ambler. Penn. today. He was the guest of MT. and Mrs. F. IT. Bollerer and daughter, Mabel, of Maple Hill.
 Join New Britain National Bank Xmas Club.-Advt.
 Leroy Crosby of this city. was fined $50 and costs in superior court yes terday afternoon by Judge Gardiner Green. He was put to plea on two counts, of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and breach of the peace. The latter charge was nolled.
 rave your battery CnaTEeu oE re- paired at testers. 193 Arch street. -advt.
 Giddings chapter. R. A. NJ. will con- fer the royal arch degree tomorrow evening. James Henderson and C. L.. Pierce will be in charge of the work.
 A regular meeting of the Thomas Ashe branch of the Friends of Irish freedom will be held tomorrow eve ming in Judd's hall. Officers will be elected.
 Mems Emerson shoes. Reg. s14 and s15, s6.95 and s7.95. The S. w. Menus Store.-advt.
 W. l.. Hatch has sold property on Lenox avenue. Beverly street, Florence street and Dresden street to John A. Hoffman.
 Fine collection s1.5o ties-wiison's. -advt.
 s. H. Holmes will speak at the state campaign for better schools at a meeting of the Grammar school Par ents and Teachers association tomor- row evening.
 Photographs taken this week deliv- cred for Xmas. Johnson & Peterson, Phone s73-2. 125 Main street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
GERMAN CABLES ARE
 SUBJECT OF DEBATE

1 Also Refusal to Permit Western Union to Land Lines Causes Senators Busy Period.
 Washington, Dec. 15.-Disposition of the former German cables seized by the Allies and refusal of the govern ment to permit the Western Union | Telegraph Go. to land its Barbadoes cable at Miami, Fla, were inquired into today by a special senate commit tee.
 Acting Secretary Davis of the state department said with reference to the German cables that the American gov ernment had insisted that the United States had righ. tn . direct con- nection with Germany such as we had before the war"
 No direct communication between the United States and Germany is now available, he said. except over the British controlled lines.
 With reference to tho Western Union Barbadoes cable he said Presi- dent Wilson had refused to permit this line to be landed on American soil because it would connect with the system of the Western Telegraph Co. of Great Britain which enjoyed "monopolistic privileges in Brazil from which Americans were excluded"
 4 tentative agreement that mo censorship shall be imposed upon messages merely passing through relay points, has been reached by the inter national communications conference here, Walter S. Rogers. one of the American commissioners to the con- ference told the committee.
 
 Pure lard 20 cents lb. Russell Bros. -advt-
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS
Amphion Club of the High School Pre- scnts First Lady Of the LanP' Be- fore Gathering.


 The First Lady of the Land"-giv- en by the Amphion Dramatic club, was presented before an appreciative audience of the Woman's club on yes terday afternoon. The play is in four acts and was admirably interpreted by all members of the cast. Each por- trayal showed careful study and earn est preparation. Dolly Todd was charmingly portrayed by Marguerite Davis in q very sweet and simp'e man. ner. Margaret Foster as Vrou Van Berket, and Mrs. Sparkle was delight fully entertaining in the two diversi- fled roles. Virginia Slade gave a very clever portrayal of Lady Mary with a snap and dash that gave zest to the part. Dwight Latham as Aaron Burr gave a finished performance. playing the part of the Beau Brummel of American history with much suavity and grace of manner and with a fine dIscernment of the characteristics of that famous rogue. Robert Bacon as that up-standlng American. James Madison, was admirably suited to the part. The rest of the cast ably sec- onded the principals. An enjoyable musical program, which included sev- cEal selections by the High school or- chestra and a violin duet by Messrs. Donald King and Everett Herre, evoked hearty applause. Owing to the indictment weather only a small gathering was present
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
T. B. Situation Her Bad
 Dr. Harris Tells Pupils

Speaking before the pupils of the Grammar school yesterday morning in an effort to impress upon their minds the necessity of buying Christ mas Seals for the tuberculosis fund, Health Superintendent J. R Harris characterized the T. B. situation here as worse than that of any other city in which he has investigated. As soon as the work of the department will allow it, pr. Harris plans to devote time to a vigorous campaign to pre- vent the spread of the disease.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
PULLAR
 & NIVEN
WORSE THAN SAHARA
Theatrical Performer Discovers That Locni Officer Is Suspicious of Stun toistcad Would Sanction.

A theatrical performer at one of the local thenters was tho victim of tho over seriousness of one of the local officers In the police department last night. As the story was told today. ths performer at the close of last nights show decided to uuench his thirst in his room with some beverage. and accordingly he made a purchase of two bottles of liquid. He was pro- ceedng on hts way to his hotel when the officer in true detectivelike man. ner hailed the performer and de- manded to know what he was trans po1ing that made his hip pockets bulge. Explanations were Of no avail. and the theatrical man and his ''cap- tor'' went to the police station. Here it was found that the bottles con- talned nothing stronger in alcoholic content than MT. Nolstead, Mir. Bryan, DOT the Rev. Harry r. Bowlby would Ibction.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
DEBATING CLUB MEETS

The High school debating club will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon during the sixth period. The following program will be rendered after the regular business meeting. William Lie bowitz will render Patrick Henry's oration. After this Jacob Putterman will take charge and a debate will be held on the Central Park question.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
BIG BASEBALL D
"Hank" Gowdy and "Rabbit vile Traded to Brooklyn
 Swap Should Strengthen

Boston, Mass, Dec. |
 (Hank) Gowdy, a catcher al J. (Rabbitt) Maranville, ir| of the Boston Braves of th( league, have been traded b| George Washington Grant, Brooklyn Dodgers The dea clude several players from pions to Boston, the identitj players which is being withH
 dy, was the first member of leagues to enlist in the WI with the A. E. F. Maral been a member of the Bra breaking into the big show.I it is expected will greatly q
 tho Dodgers.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
LAST DAY FOR CLOTHES

New Britain people are reminded that tomorrow is the day to bring out-grown clothes. shoes. underwear etc. to 250 Main street between noon and five D. m. The clothing will be received there by Cora NJ. Beale and w. Cowlishaw for future distribution through the charity organization to the needy. Each case will be thorough ly investigated. The need is most urgent according to Miss BeaIe and MT. Cowlishaw
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
SS4,OOO,OOO BILL DUE TODAY
Government, at Same Time, Will Col Icct s85O, ,OOO.O 900 in Income and Excess Profits Taxes.

Washington. Dec. 15.-A bill for sS4 900 against the government falls due today and at the same time the treasury is to collect S65O. 900, 900 in income and excess profits taxcn.
 About s70O. .000 in treasury cer- thcatcs of indebtedness matured today and at the same time the semi-annual interest on the first Liberty loan and the Victory loan aggregating about s1fO.o00.000 became payable. In or der to provide for current expenses and to meet the remainder of the heavy obligations which mature in January. including $500. 900 900 in cer- tsfcatcs Secretary Houston has offered two new issues of certificates agCre- gating about $500. 900. 900.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
TO FEED 3O,OOc.

American Friends Society Will Give
 Hot Dinner Christmas to Germans.
 Berlin, Dec. Is. (By Associated Press)-Tho American Friends com- mittee announced today that 30,0O0 hungry German students in 30 uni- versailles would be furnished a hot midday meal beginning in January imm ediately after the Christmas vaca- tion. The committee now is feeding 13,000 men and women undergrad uatea in IS universities.
 No student whose income amounts to more than 400 marks monthly will be given this relief. Investigation by tho committee disclosed that in 8 majority of cases this hot meal will bo the only ono available to the poor students.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
GENERAL HILL DEAD.
Famous Mexican Military Leader
 Passes Away After Short

!. Mexico City, Dec. 15.-General Ben- jamin Hill, the secretary of war, died early this morning. He had been criti- cally i'll for several days.
 The death of Gen. Hill caused great excitement here. In official circles h was declared he was regarded as an in portant factor in the consolidation of the various factions which made the election of Gen. Obregon. to the presidency possible. Gen. Hill had an especially strong following in tho north among the Yaqui Indians.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
IRISH CHANGE POLICY.
Railway Men Now Agree to Operate
 Munitions Trains for English.

Dublin. Dec. 15.-The Irish railway mems conference it is said win accept the advice of the Irish labor party to change the tactics of the railway men and consent to carry military munitions. It is also believed that the Irish republic parliament which is reported not to have assumed re- sponsibility for the railway strike will not object to this course.
 Full railway service, it is understood cannot be resumed before Christmas but 1t is expected the railway com panies will reinstate all the discharged men.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-15
PROBE CABLE FIGHT. Senate Begins Active Investigation of
 BarbadoeS Tangle.

Washingtos Dec. 15.-GeneraI legis- lation to provide regulations for land ing of ocean cables in the United States was the object of an inquiry begun today by a senate interstate commerce subcommittee headed by Senator Kellogg.
 Besides the general question, 1t expected to go into the controversy between the state department and the Western Union Telegraph Go. regard ing the Iatter's connection at Key West with the British cable from Barha- does