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New Britain herald., 1921-12-13

"I would like you to know how your wonderful Wincarnis restored me to health after months of suffering" writes Mrs. Elizabeth Mcclure, 205 West 101st street, New York City.
 Ten months ago l began to lose my strength. My household duties be- came burdensome. felt exhausted af- ter the slightest exertiont Day by day my weakness inCreased~ until soon was hardly able to walk across the room. Then my nerves got into such a terrible state that at the slightest noise l used to tremble. my legs would shake and my heart would beat vio- lently causing me to gasp for breath. was indeed a sick woman. In my terribly weak and nervous state l grew Respondent and lost all interest in life. l tried hard to fight against this de- pondency, but my weak, nervous condition was too much for me. l had practically no willpower left. One afternoon a friend called to see me and she was shocked at my pitiab ble condition. She went out and brought back a bottle of "Wincarnis" and in sisted upon giving me a dose right away l continued taking "Wincarnis" three times day and it's effect has
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13

Farm at Tucker, the bandit professed religion to the Rev, W. E. HoEg Of Little Rock, and that the clergyman told him he would have to return tho money before he could be forgiven. Mr. Mills had received instructions from the insurance company to try to locate the loot and had conferred with the Little Rock pastor. Mills had an appointment to see Slaughter at the Tucker Farm on September 90, when the bandit was 10 have revealed the hiding place Of the money, but on September IS Slaughter tried to shoot his way to freedom and killed a guard at the prison farm.
 After Slaughter was sentenced to the electric chair for inc killing he again told MT, Hogg he wanted to have the money recovered and wanted to give 1t to the minister The minis ter refused 10 take the money and told Slaughter the only way he could go to the chair with a clear conscience was to tell Mills the hiding place of the money. This Slaughter agreed to do and told MT, Ilogg 10 have Mills with him at prison on December IS.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
WORLD SESSION ON NEW SUBJECT
British Press Comments on
 Economic Convention

London, Dec. Ia (By Associated Press) -Rumors of the possibility of an international economic conference In Washington which have been cur rent here during the last few days, are the subject of comment in the London morning newspapers today It is not assumed that such con- ference has been decided upon but the success of the armament confer ence has aroused hopes that the econ omic troubles of Europe may be set tied by a similar gathering.
 Connected with the rumors are more or less vague reports that Prem fer Lloyd George and Premier Briand of France intend to go to Washing ton together after the French prem iers visit here next week.
 The Daily Mail claims 10 have re- ceived information from Downing street that MT. Lloyd George is un- likely to go to America for some months but instead plans taking a va cation trip to Southern France after the coming parliament session On the other hand the Times says:
 The suggestion is haZarded that after next weeks conferences with Mir. Briand, MT. Lloyd George might not deem the moment inopportune to lay the whole question of the needs of shattered Europe before President Harding who undoubtedly has the warmest sympathy for the stricken continent. Should MT. Lloyd George take the initiative in appealing to him to summon another conference 10 con- sider world economic and financial conditions, the appeal, it is thought might not be unavailing."
 It is believed in any case that the conversations between the British and French premier next week will take a wider range than the single question of German reparations and this supposition is largely the basis of todays press speculation concern ing possible new conference in America.
 The Daily Telegraph while not re- garding such a conference as yet more than an idea, says the idea has very considerable popular support.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
FRENCH GOVT.
 TAKES ACTION
Desires to Atone for Lieutenant'S
 Death

Paris, Dec. 13--The French govern ment has now done something to atone for the unfortunate error made in June 1916, when Lieutenants Her duin and Militant were summarily ex- ecuted without court martial or any form of judgment, within AS hours of the retreat from Fort Douaumont on Verdun.
 Louis Barthou, Minister of War, has written to Madame Herduin, the widow. saying that 100, ,000 francs has been allotted to her as civil re- aration. and 50,00O francs have been similarly allotted to the father of Lieutenant Militant.
 The letter of the Minister says that the evidence given in a recent action that Madame Herduin had taken against q Paris newspaper for libel had made him re-examine the peti- tions that she had sent to him and his predecessors at the War Office.
 If this grievous event is to be judged impartially", the letter says, 'it cannot be separated from the trag- ic hours when the fate of France was bound up in victory before Yer dun but it can only have been brought about by mistaken application of the regulations Your husband very well noted and decorated with the mili- tary medal during the war; was a courageous officer whose name you and your little son can bear with honor. The law does not permit re vision of his case but the govern ment on my proposition has decided to award you civil reparation.'
 Madame Herduin and the elder Militant have accepted the govern ment's offer and so far as they are
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
NEW YORK HAS
 } BIC STRIKES
100000 Men Out Of Work as
 Result Of WalkOutS

New York, Dec. 13.-New York E industrial horizon assumed more pessimistic outlook today. Three great 100000 men in the metropolitan area appeared against a background of three important labor wars already in progress.
 Rumblings of wage disputes came from three quarters, the anthracite coal miners railroad maintenance of way and shop craftsmen and the building trades.
 Of these, the threatened walkout in the building trades, which alone would affect nearly 100000 men here, was regarded as vital for New York. Drastic wage cuts to be drafted to- morrow will be fought to the utmost, union leaders declared. A similar at tempt last summer, though on a much smaller scale was met with immediate refusal by the men. Thomas s. Will Hams, a conciliator of the U. $. de partment of Labor was here to make a survey and attempt to head off trouble.
 Railroad men stated their position with regard to proposed cuts by un- animously voting to demand immed~ fate increases of about 17 per cent.
 After arguments of opposing coun- sel yesterday Supreme Court Justice Wagner reserved decision on the mo- ton to make permanent temper ary injunction against the garment manufacturers to restrain them from breaking existing contracts with the unions. The garment strike, called in protest against the institution of piece work by the operators has been in progress several weeks.
 In the meantime New York's milk strike was still in progress. Police officers were riding on delivery wag- ons to protect the drivers. More than 4,000 employees of the "bg five" pack CTS walked out yesterday in protest a gainst what they said was an effort of the part of employers to destroy the principle of collective bargaining in the industry.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
DEAD BANDIT LEFT
 S1O2,500 IN CACHE
Loot Nearly Exposed in September Before Guard Was Killed at
 Prison Farm

Pine Bluff Ark, Dec. 13.--Buried in a motor car tire somewhere in north ern Texas is S102,5 800 worth of securi- ties, Tom Slaughters share of loot ob- tained by his band in bank robberies, according to A. w. Mills, local agent for an insurance company.
 MT. Mills said he had an appoint ment to meet Slaughter at the peni- tentiary tomorrow when the bandit was to have told of the hiding place of the money so that it could be re- turned to the banks befor Slaughter was to have gone to the electric chair
 Mills said that following Slaughters conviction of the murder of Roy Brown and incarceration at the State
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
SAMMY DESIRES
 HAPPY WORKERS
Urges That Married Men and
 Women Be Glad

San Francisco, Cal, Dec, l2.- Uncle Sam wants his married em- ployes to be happy at home so they can be efficient in their work and, to accomplish this result in one of his San Francisco offices, has decided to take the role of peacemakcr and help patch up domestic trouble.
 The new rule, said to be the most remarkable of its kind ever put Into effect in any federal office In the United States, was announced re- gently to the 400 married men and women employees of the office of the San Francisco collector of customs by w. B. Hamilton, who recently became head of the office.
 Portions of Mr. Hamiltons talk follow:
 "A married man or married woman must he happy while they are at work or they will not do their work well.
 "A married man cannot reach full efficiency in his work if he comes to the office after fight with his wife.
 "A married woman--a woman being more temp permental than q man isn't any good all day long if she quarreled with her husband at break fast.
 Tt is not alone a humanitarian duty, it is service to the govern ment if by patching up troubles at home, l can make the 400 married folks in the United States Customs Service all happy. They will work more efficiently"
 Before Mir. Hamilton made his talk he held an hours conference with one of his male employees and the em- ploye's wife, who had been in trouble at home. A doctor and a minister of the gospel were present at the conference. Following the interview the married man went whistling back to his work and the wife went home smiling. The doctor, MT. Hamilton said, was on hand to make patho logical symptoms and the minister was invited to help in the peace making.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13

concerned this painful affair is now closed.
 When Herduin fncod the firing corps, he refused to have his eyes covered and said a few words to the squad, that it was their duty to obey orders without questioning their justice. Then he, himself, gave the order to fire.
 [ lt was later proved that mistake had been made and that neither officer had abandoned his post but as the order to execute them had been given summarily without the process of military law, the authorities al- ways insisted there was no means to revise the judgment or eXonerate the victims Of the error,
 Last June Paris newspaper pub lished an article on the case of the two officers declaring that Herduin had abandoned his post and was an alcoholic. Madame Herduin brought an action for defamation alleging that such charges were untrue. She won a verdict for 5000 francs where. upon the government utilized the occasion to compensate the officers widow.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
&,xalAdreIa a. Who Need Cod Liver OH
 Will Take VinOI

Because contains o but does contain all the medicinal ments which have made Cod Liver Oil famous, together with able for children Many children this city have been to robust health by taking Vno and ask mother who delicate child to it guarantee that it perfectly harm less and it does not help the child the druggist will the full purchase price.
 For hundred the medicinal elements contained the cods liver and oil have been regarded the safest and strength and body building medicinal agents known
 Many people however especially children take cod liver oil because of the nauseating oil.
 In Vno they get all the medicinal of liver oil and emusons in delicious tasting form and entirely free from oil agreeable to the delicate stomach therefore
 you have delicate child give Vino Knowing that has helped many other children, you owe it to the child
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
CHARLES SoBY DIES.
Prominent Hartford Business Man
 Passes Away After Pneumonia Attack

Hartford, Dec. 13,-Charleg Soby of No 63 Forest street, one of Hnrtford's best known business men and recent ly elected president of the Connec- tcut Fair association, died al his home at G;3o o'clock last evening, after a weeks illness, from pncu- mona, MT. Soby was one of the founders of the Gray Telephone Pay Station Co. and, at tho time of his death, was it's secretary and treasurer. Until five years ago he was propric- tor of one of Hartfords largest wholesale and retail tobacco houses. He was 67 years old.
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 No less than 30,OO0 persons are re- ported missing in London each year
 
 Madrid is planning 10 get q sup ply of fresh fish daily by airplane.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13

ing on possibly for years, but it was only recently discovered, The depart ment has ordered the withdrawal of the issue in question,
 The post office department admitted that the fraudulent stamps were prac- tically identical with the authorized ones and that 1t was not possible to trace the source of the questionable supply,
 Five cent stamps bearing the por- trait of General San Martin no longer are accepted In payment for postage.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
FALSE STAMPS.
Large Swindlc Is Discovered in Ar
 genuine Post Offtce Department.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 13.--A swindle of large proportions has been perpe- trated on the Argentine post office department by the printing and sale of false five cent stamps. The sale of these stamps apparently has been go-
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13
receiver.

Xmas Gifts should give pleasure to both the gver receiver
 Our store is the home of PLEASURE GIVING GIFTS Check the articlo that appeals to you.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-13

Madrid is planning 10 get q sup ply of fresh fish daily by airplane,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
CHAMBER DIRECTORS NAME COMMIT lEES

Directors of the Norwich Chamber Of Commerce held a meeting Thursday noon in the wauregan hotel with only two of the board absent. The applica- uon for membership of A. Tanney of the G. & T. Store was accepted. The fol- lowing committees were confirmed:
 streets-C. J. Twist, chairman, D. E. Aciuoyd, NJ. L. Bergstresser. J. B. Ca ron. c. ". Carroll, H. W. Cary, A. H. Gulliver, c. A. Hagberk.
 Equitable Assessment-H. D. Lara bee. chairman, C.. E. Chandler, W. F. Lester, A. F. Libby, J. F. Rogers, c. E. Smith, A. II. Van Wagenen-
 Street Lighting-J. E. Mccormick, chairman. Abner Schwartz, C. W. Tag rart. L. Gotthelf, J. Worth, Max Rabin- ov4tch. J. C. Hinrlchs, A. M. Pasnik, Otto Ernst.
 The board authorized use of Chamber Of Commerce offices for weekly meet lngs of the Sea Scouts. The regular Boy Scout headquarters not being adapa- bd for use of this troop. The United States Chamber of Commerce Reteren- dum on Tariff Principles was laid on khs table for next meeting. This, ma tier requires much consideration. The pur- pose of the referendum from the U. s. Chamber of Commerce is to ascertain the opinion of commercial organizations of the country on tariff legislation. The president was authorized to appoint a traffic committee to study local problems affecting the shippers. It was felt that some service could be rendered local shippers to their interest in looking after
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23

various phases of shipping, such as com modity rates, routing and keeping in general touch with transportation mat ters. Cities throughout the country are having community chests for their char itable institutions working for the pub lie welfare. This means that instead of frequent drives for funds being made for these public welfare orgaNzations there will be one drive each year to take care of all their financial needs. Some Con- necticut cities have already accepted this
 plan as have many cities throughout the country, The Middletown, ConnecG- cut Chamber of Commerce is at pres
 ent having the matter under conSftl-
 eration. The board authorized the ap-
 pointnent of a committee to investigate
 this matter. The development of the
 Thames river for navigation purposes
 and the necessity of securing a federal
 survey were discussed. Congressman
 Freeman Is actively interested in this
 matter and has promised his support and cooperation to secure Q survey from Allyns Point to Norwich.
 4. committee representing the chamber
 was authorized to interview State Hi@h-
 way Conmt ssioner Bennett to rebuild about five miles of highway between
 Colchester and Bozrah A shortened route to Hartford and points beyond opened up It will also tend to secure Colchester trade for Norwich which is in dancer of being diverted to New Lon don because of the new highway from the down-river city to Hartford pass ing through Colchester. Norwich Is nearer than New London to Colchester and a good road from there will nc doubt, bring increased Colchester bus l mess to local concerns.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
NoRWIcHToWN

At West Town street school Thursday afternoon Christmas exercises were he'd in the primary room, where aii grades assembled. to carry out the entertaining program under the direction of Miss, Jen- nie McNanara.s At the conclusion of the exercises grades g. S, ' and met in the senior room for the distribution Of gifts from two large Christmas trees, there being three trees IT ali at this school Following Were the exercises given:
 Grades I, s2, g., 1; When Christmas Comes, RodeIdels Jarv.s At Christmas Time. Anna Ouch; Merry Christmas Rebecca Mahoney:;- The Christmas Tree, John Perkowsly The Christmas Month, Dickinson Mara: ChrstTaas Cheer, Ruth Herrick; December. Stanley Perkowsky; Christmas Carol |, '3,//S, V: An Old Christmas Carol. Julia wierhinslsi; i; Which ? Dorothy -Beethand9i;, Two Requests, Arthur Clifford; Christmas Memories. John PerkoFgsils,, Isabel. Webster Aldo Canova. Veronica Tamuhwicz : Song of Christn'o os,t Amanda Ren1or; Joy of Giv- ing Ele,A .Judson Greetings. Helen Ouch ;; Christmas Thoughts. Felix Le- bejko i; It Pays Blanche Hill; An Act of Courtesy. Isabel Gembei; |. 4 Christr1as g Wish. John Tramouski:s A Little Boys Christmas Wish, Henry SiCooll; Holy Night school; Wind Tnro, the, Olive Trees, grades l. and , Christmas Can dle, Dorothy Miller. Dorothy Jarvis, Gertrude Shaw, Ella CanoSa;. What Would You Say? Alice w!erbinsld !, The Christmas Tree, ElNott Perkins Christ mas Gift Henry Perkowsky. Ralph Jud- soft Waiter Brown. Harold Mahoney, Marco ReII1or :: A Christmas Acrostic. Edward Cpnnen. Margaret Phillips Doris Seagrave, Melvin Cook, Robert Ringfand, Fannie Richlatd, Agnes Tranowski;. Ken neth Kivlin; Tn Bethlehem, Agnes i.e- bejko. Russell Garden Tony Lebe1ko.
 !, Grades 5, 6a7. and s: 0 little Town of 2ethlehena. grades and g song. Holy Night Silent Night. grades 5. 6. ' and S; Chr 'strnas Tonight. Frank De Bartolo Christmas Bells Beatrice La Bonne; Christmas Coming William Burns; Christmas Secrets, Bertha Ouch; Bethlehem Fife Ladd Christmas, C.autlf. Stanton: Do You Believe in Santa ? George Eichland; Christmas Wish. Elsie Canova: Which Is Your way2 Dor othy Vergasou :. song. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. grades 5, T. ard s: song, Up on the FIousetop, grades and
 Rev. Frederick Lazan. pastor of Me tSinley avenue 4. NJ. F. Zion church. will conduct the Sunday afternoon service at the Sheltering Arms. fIe will be assisted by the choir of this church which will give q special program for Christmas. At Backus hospital Sunday afternoon Christnas program will be provided by the cho.r and other members of Nit. Calvary Baptist church in accordance With the yearly custom of th.s church at Yuletide.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
9Fs : ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS
 OF INTENSE AGONY

T have; sufrered intense agony from eczema on my deg and other: parts ef my body for years. and reteived only temporary relief from other prepara- tions. Itis= .enly q month since l start ed to use PETERsoNsSs CONTINENT. and there isSflo sign of eczema or Itch ing. You can refer to tne."--George c. Talbot, 27 Penfield St. l3uffa1e,N. r.
 five. got d hundfed stesttmoni ais says. PetetsonS of BuTale, "3ust1as sin eere and honest as this one. ears PETERs0 N.st OINTMENT. I made up my mind to give a bis box for B cents and I am s5stff1 doing ] t, as syerye. drug gist in the e6untry knows z. ' ;s
 T guarants PETERSONS ONT MENT beeause I know, that its mighty healing power is marvellous. I say to everyone who buys a box thgt it is rigidly guaranteeds for eczema, salt rheum. old sores. blind. bleeding and itching pi1es ulcers skim diseases. If not satistact tory any druggist win return your snrorle!I ,7 ,'7 Mali orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co.,; Inc. Buffalo | Y ' y .ag' l -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
WOULD REI1IBURsE NEW LONDON
 FOR WARTIME EXPENSE
Especial to the Bulletin.}

Special to the Bulletin.}
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 22.-At a hearing yesterday before the house committee on public buildings and grounds. Congressman Merritt pleaded the cause of New London, Bridgeport and such other Cor cttaut cities as had aided in the reconstruction of sewers, lights or afforded police service or other necessary aid to the housing commission during and since the war. NIT. Merritt took the stand that such assistance had cost the government of these cities many thousands of dollars and whether or not there had been written contract for reimbursement the moral obligation of the government could not be properly disputed They took away much tax able property said MT. Merritt on the agreement that as the government could not be taxed t!1e amount of money that would have been raised by taxation should be ned over to them in rec ompense of the work they had done. Mir. Merritt said the promise to pay the equivalent of the taxes should noi be disregarded and he hoped the com mittee would report favorably the bil authorizing such action. Secretary ot Labor Davis believes the cities should be reimbursed but vents specific au- thority from congress to do so. Mass achusetts interests were represented a the hearing by Congressman Frothing ham of the Quincy district No othe | congressman appeared at the hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
BRISTOL FIREMEE FIGHT
 BLAZE IN ZERO WEATHER

Bristol Conn, Dec 22-with the mercury at eight degrees below and 30 mile wind blowing firemen were turned out to fight q fire which destroyed a two story house in the Forestyille sec ton early today. The families of Frank Dietrich and Mrs. James Ryan got out in night attire losing practically all their household effects. Two barns across the road caught fire but were saved. Hose man James Doyle had hand frozen and may lose two fingers. MT. Dietrich owe ed the house which was valued at ST. 800
 The temperature in the city was four below and in the suburbs eight below at one time.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
 SHOW BIG DECREASE

Income tax collections made by the internal revenue department during the last quarter of this year, up to Tuesday, reached a total of $5.959,959.11 as com pared to s10,S86,248.69 for the cores bonding period of last year. Figures compiled indicate that the total collec- tions for the current year will approxi- mate S35, 5,851,000, q decrease of over s23 900 O00 from income collections of S59 236,312.51 made last year. These figures do not take into account the re- turns from the sales tax and the other sources of federal revenue.
 The income tax collections for the preceding three-quarters this year, also. have been far behind the totals for the corresponding periods last year. In the first quarter, $10,413, ,79S.24 was collect ed as compared to s15,406,395.64 last year: $7,S21 1895 was taken in during the second quarter as against $11IS3,- 297.55 last year, and the collections for last years third quarter reached $l1.- S24,509.77.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-23
MAY MAKE NEW
 LONDON C. T. TERMINAL

New Lcnion Will profit l. t-4 sc- k of lonsshoreiIlen at Portland. iIe.. -rl;>s the t:r!rd Truu; raj road ofi;c.a:s rssc a settlement w.ti taap forthwith c cording to reports rec ivol from :i.at C [ says the New London Day.
 The proposal has b.en .rl2+s by Ge7- erai Mana. CT J. II Edward of that 1! road to transfer freight sllt7nents for overseas 10 Ne~ London in the even; taa the ,ongsiorenon and lle raj rodd ,.s not come to an agreement.