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The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-04
TODAY'S SWEEPING OUT

One hundred and twenty-nine mom- berg of the house and senate retired today to private life. Most of them went out in the backwash from the tidal wave which swept the Repub. lican party into full control of all the functions of the government, but some few, Republicans as well as Demo- crats, elected not to run again for their seats.
 One or two of the Republicans may become officials in the Harding ad- mtnistration, but the great majority will know public life no more for two years at least, and many for longer period, if they ever are again returned to office
 The actual number of house mem- bers quitting is 118, but three of these-McKinley of Illinois and Har reid of Oklahoma, Republicans, and CarraWay of Arkansas, Democrat, go to the other end of the capitol as sen- ators. McKinley's house record was fourteen years.
 The political landslide Of Novem- Der gave the Republicans a much larger working majority in the house -dt's too big in the opinion of some leaders. The new extra session ex- pected to be called soon will start with 301 Republicans, 132 Democrats and one Socialist. The lone Prohibi- tionist in the closing congress under which the country went dry was beaten. There is one man shy-from Pennsylvania at large. The Republi can vacancy caused by the death of the member-elect will not be filled until fall.
 The new senate, which convened to- day in special session to act on nom- nations by President Harding, con- tains 59 Republicans and 37 Demo- crats, giving the Republicans a ma jorfty of 22 as against only two ma jority during most of the last con- gross, when the lineup generally was t1 n0puUuCduS ana 4I Democrats, The seating of two Republicans in January in place of Democrats gave the former slightly larger working margin during the last few weeks.
 For the second time in history the house will have a woman member, Miss Alice M. Robertson of the Sec ond Oklahoma district, who succeeds William w. Hastings.
 For the first time in the history of the house the territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers will dominate legislation, Re. publicans from that area being in full control and strong enough to over- come any attempted combinations of Republicans and Democrats from the south and west
 Many places formerly held by veter- ans were captured by men young in years and politics, but some veteran
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-04
NOTED FRENCHMAN
 CALLED BY DEATH

PARIS, March tby Associated Press). - General Auguste Mercier, former French minister of war, is dead. He was the minister who in, stituted the proceedings against Cap. tain Dreyfus in 1894 when Dreyfus was condemned to life Imprisonment for public degradation and who was later exonerated.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-04
MAIL THIEVES OPERATE
 ON PACIFIC COAST

OAKLAND, March 4 (by Associat ed Press). - Federal investigators have found the six mail sacks stolen from the mail truck last Tuesday All the first class mail was intact but the registered mail had been taken. The loss was estimated at $5O,000.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

there were over 3.5O0.OOO children in Europe who are practically destitute as result of the war. Many thous- ands have been left fatherless and mctherless. He added that the crops of the war-beaten countries are not up to expectations and they are de- pending upon this country for food. Possibly therc is a chance to obtain food in Europe. but they have no money to buy 1t with. It is for this purpose that Herbert Hoover is asking those people of the American republic who can give to do all in their power to aid those stricken, he continued. He also made note of the fact tI at the European crops will not be ready un- til next fall. but before this time the children must have food Ten dollars will save the life of a child until the fall crop.
 It was this appeal that urged many 10 make pledges last evening. Follow ng the talk by Rev. MT. Petty. Senator Charles M. Bakewell. also of New Ha- ven, gave n short talk. telling more about the needy of Europe. Follow ing this address. a turkey. one vacuum bottle, n pair of silk hose and q lady's silk scarf were raffled or !. S. F'itz- simmons was the winner of the turk ey. Mrs. Boardman the vacuum bot tic. Mir Magley the, silk hose and Miss Slant the silk scarf
 The surprise of the evening came when It was announced that pledges would be received to save a life" The Mems Biblc class of the Berlin Congregational church started the ball rolling when a member said that the class would take { pledge. The worthington school also took four. Major Frank l.. Wilcox said he would take 10. while each of the following arc going to support , each: George Prentice. George F. Dodd and Pardon C. Rickey. Superintendent of Schools R. R. Showaltcr will look after 2.
 The Parents of Charles Platt. Jr.. the local youth who recently died as
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

community house at 12 o'cock. There will be evening services.
 St. Paurs catholic church--Masses will be conducted at s and 10 o'clock
 Kensington Methodist church. Morning worship at 1o:45 with Sun day school at 12 o'clock.
 Kensington Congregational church Morning worship at 10:45; Sun day school at noon.
 Berlin Bits
 James Simms of Kensington was given a purse of gold at a banquet rendered him last evening by the employees of the Russell and Erwin factory in New Britain. Further de- tails of the affair will be found in another part of this papes.
 The Berlin Literar society will meet at the home of Mrs. George Dodd, Monday evening at o'clock.
 Dangerous Practices.
 Bullets have been flying thick and fast in East Berlin during the past few days. so much so that it has aroused the ire of several residents who have narrowly escaped being hit. Upon investigation it was found that a number of the boys at the Hub bard school had secured several boxes Of bullets, and to fire them off had struck them or hit them with rocks.
 The matter was brought to the at tcntion of the local authorities last evening. It was learned that two boys had received superficial wounds re- sulting from their escapades. Two painters who were working on a building on Cottage street made a hasty descent to the ground when some boys began exploding cartridges. The men could not be induced to re- sume their work until the youngsters had been warned away from the neighborhood.
 number of the cartridges have been taken by the authorities but it has not yet been learned how the children secured them. Any more outbreaks of this nature will result in prosecution as the lives of other children are ineXcusably endangered. Resort to Blasting.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

meeting at the home of Harry Stevenson Of Red Stone hill last eve ming. ....- .a.-r.
 X. M. E. Zion Meeting
 A special public meeting has been called to be held Thursday evening. January IS, at the A. M. k. Zion church. This meeting, is being held under the auspices of the Natiorfal association for the advancement of colored people. The object of the meeting will be for completing the organization The election of officers will take place. Mrs. Fred Seymour of Hartford will be the principal speaker. It will be a joint union of the New Britain and Plainville asso- citations. ..l...,-. r Clearance sale. All our old stock now , on sale below cost. Now is your time to buy when we are selling at this low price. I. J. Birnbaum, Plainville. . -advt 'NOTICE-We do light trucking of any
 kind. Call @5 Pearl Street Plaiuvilie.
 Or 'Phon" Ic-". l-l5- -Gdx
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

n result of an automobile accident. gave n ten dollar pledge, much of the money being that of several pennies saved by the boy who had intended to buy n f)y engine. Others to take out ono SIC pledge apiece art as follows: Fl. N. Porter, A. A. North, Arthur Benson. Edward Mccormick. Fred Troupe. F. w. Pinches, Mrs. Henry Savage, Caroline Savage, R H. Morri- son, Mrs. Fl. Galpin, Robert Deming Rev. J. Brennan J. Fitzsimmons, the Murray sisters, John Carbo, R. M. Griswold, Rev. s. A. Fiske. William Bulkeley. John Goodwin. s. l.. Coale Mrs. Coalo, Laurence Southard, Rev. Carleton Hagen. Mir. John Pinches s.. l.. A. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor. Con- stance. Taylor. Theodore Savage. Ar thur Webster and Ruth Slaght.
 Foremen's Club Activities.
 The American Paper Goods company Foremen's Club will hold its first en- tertainment, whist and dance of the year on next Tuesday evening in Lloyd's hall. Kensington. All of the A. F. c. company employees as we'll as the entire community. are cordially in- vited to attend. Prizes will be offered the most successful participant in whist and a five piece orchestra win furnish music for the dancing.
 Lloyd's Hall in which the affair Is to be staged, was formerly the Y. M. T. A. X B. building. but was sold to the Paper Goods a while ago. The building has been entirely renovated by the A. P. c. company and it is now stated to be one of the finest of it's kind in these parts. At present din- ners are serN ed to the employees at
 
 and rest of the employees has been in- stalled. The lower part of the building ia devoted to the cafeteria while the main floor is used for all entertain ments and dances. The following com- mittee is in charge of the affair and any one desiring tickets may procure them from members: Southa I'd, Shipps. Malarney. J. McKeon Jr.. and Wright.
 D. \. R. Meets.
 The monthly meeting of the Emma Hart Willard chapter D. A. R. was held at the home of Miss Alice Hous- ton on Hudson street yesterday after noon. Miss Savage of East Berlin and Mrs. Upson of Kensington read two interesting papers on the old houses in Berlin. Plans are being made for the next meeting to bo held within a month or so.
 Local Man k Honorcd
 Major Michael A. COnnor. of Hart ford formerly of Kensington. has been appointed assistant adjutant general with the rank of colonel, by order of Governor Lake. This an- nouncement was made by President Lucius B. Barbour Of the military emergency board yesterday. Major Connors was a draftsman in the Der lin Construction company for time and later he was made sales engin- eer. During theuYar he erved in France and re his first com mission in 1e1 lie is a product of the old National Guard, veteran Of the foreign wars and was com mander of the First Battalion lo2nd infantry. .-s ze-
 He succeeds Colonel Edward Schulze in his new position, 8s Yas
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
Church of Our Saviour Elects
 Officers for Year
SPELMAN FUNERAL MONDAY
Wedding Announced-W. c. T. U. Meeting Hcld-Hearine of Will Old-Fashioned Party-Church No- tices-Itcms of Interest.

The parish of the church of Our Saviour, held it's annual meeting at the parish house last evening. There was large attendance. despite the bad weather. Reports for the past year were read. The treasurer's re- port met with approval and a small sum Of money was realized as a bal nee after the expenses had been paid. The annual election of officers took place. Those elected were: Clerk, H. Everett Thompson; treasurer, C. H. Curtiss; senior warden. James A Ea- ton: junior warden, Wm. F. Eaton; Nestrymen, Samuel Lackey. Charles F. Spalding. C. Fl. Curtiss, Edward $. Lackey, Ralph A. Williams, J. H. La Field and H. Everett Thompson: mu- sic committee. Mrs. James A. Eaton, Mrs. C. H. Curtiss, Mrs. Charles F. Spalding and Edward s. Lackey; fi- nance committee, James A. Eaton, William $. Eaton and Mrs, Eva Brain ard, delegates elected to attend the diocesan convention to be held in May. C. H. Curtiss and Charles F. Spalding; alternates, James A. Eaton and William S. Eaton.
 F.. ID. Spclman.
 The funeral of Emerson Davis SpeI- man, who died at his home yester- day morning, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock. Services will be held at the Baptist church. Rev. J. c Ward, pastor. will officiate. Burial will be in the West cemetery.
 Wedding Anliounced.
 Cards have been received by friends in town, of Robert A. Rich ardson. formerly of Bicycle street, announcing his marriage. The we'd ding took place January :, at Greens boro. North Carolina. The bride was Miss Mary Moorehead, daughter of Mrs. Richard Moorehead of that place. MT. and Mrs. Richardson will make their future. home in Spring field. Mass, where MT. Richardson is employed.
 w. C. T. II. Meeting The w. C. T. T.. held meeting at the home of Mrs. Hugh Trumbull on Maple street yesterday afternoon. On account Of the bad weather. there was a small attendance. Miss Eliza beth Heineman, nurse in charge of the local visiting station, did not give a report on her work in the town, for this reason. She will however. sub init it at the next meeting which will be in two weeks
 Hearing On Will.
 The postponed hearing on the will of the late Susan Wheeler. will be held at the Court of Probate Mon day morning at 10 o'clock. Judge of Probate Merritt O. Ryder will pre- side.
 Old Fashioned Party
 An old fashioned party was held at
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

the home of Mrs. John H. Trumbull of Pennington avenue last evening. The Womans club. accompanied by their husbands, were the guests of Mrs. Trumbull., The hostesses were, Mrs. J. H. Trumbull and Mrs. Charles Clark. Unique costumes were worn. Dancing was enjoyed during the eve ning's entertainment, and a spelling match was held. As. luncheon was served the members of the club. Those in charge were. Mrs. Charles Spald- ing, Mrs. F. L. Benzon and Mrs. Charles Clark.
 Drive At StanJstilI.
 The fund drive for the Far East relief. for the starving children of Europe, is at a standstill in this town. A committee was appointed recently to oversee the work, but as yet, nothing has been done towards raising any money. A sum of about $1.50O has been allotted for Plainville to raise. Frank T. Wheeler had been named head of the drive but could not accept the office on account of other duties. Nothing towards ap- pointing another has been considered and it seems as if Plainville would fall behind in this drive. If SO it will be the first time, as the town has always had a reputation for going over the top in drives of this nature. The New Britain officials in charge of the drive there. have interviewed the local men in regards to the pro- position. in an attempt to have some thing started. Evidently this faileh and the platter stands as it is. a com mittee appointed, with no funds raised.
 Church Notices
 Plainville NJ. E. church,-Preach- ing by the pastor at 10:45 q. n. Sabbath school at 12 o'clock noon Epworth league meeting at o'clock in the evening, with an address by Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Ut the home of F. B. Manchester. cordial invitation has been extended to all.
 Episcopal church-Second Sunday after Epiphany. Holy communion at s o'clock in the morning; morning prayer. litany and sermon at 1o:45 o'clock. Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon.
 Congregational church-Regular meeting service at 10:45 o'clock. Sun day school at noon. Rev. W. R. of West Haven will conduct the serv- 
 sor, selected by the committee in charge, to fill the vacancy left by Rev. F. C. Gillette.
 Advent Christian church-Rev. G. E. Tyler expects to occupy the pulpit and will speak at 10:45 o'clock upon 'The Ultimate Triumph of Right In the course of the sermon MT. Tyler will call attention to the importance of the day. the first anniversary of the prohibition amendment The Sun day school will meet at 12:05 o'clock and in the evening the subject of the pastors sermon will be, What Saved Mordecai ?' The Loyal work CTS society will hold service at o'clock. The mid-week prayer meet ing conducted by the pastor will be held at the church on Thursday eve ming.
 Plainville Baptist church-1o:45 a. m. The pastors theme, Prayer Answered; 12:45 a. m. Sunday school p. m.' Young peoples service; D.. m. Still Hungry, will be the nnafl1 thems. aH MI M SsAKaaa
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
YEARLY $l.OOO IS
 FOR HOOVER
Rain Many Attend Affair "a Grange Hall Last Evening
&MEN'S CLUB ACTIVITIES
|P. c. Men to Hold Social Event
 tuesday Evening-D. A. R. Holds |IeptinR--Bcrlin Bits of Interest.

|leFAfinR-ttcritn bits ot interest," bcsplte the heavy rainfall of last |ht there wero over l40 people in hndanco at the entertainment and |ce given in Grange hall for the ,rt Hoovor Relief fund. Danc- ~1s held at the opening until Rev. hls Petty. of New Haven. known to py as the fighting chaplain of the hd Infantry. deollvored a stirring rcsA about the needy and starving nren of Europe.
 venty pledges were received h immediately brought the lht to s700. IL ts estimated that Ai4c about slB0 was also taken In Inc sale of tickets candies. ice ni and tho raffles. The committee. tho 1nal marks arc given. is in f1to sec the total near the thous-
 on tho thousand line.
 V. Orvilic Petty Talks.
 talk. Rsv. MT. Petty said that
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

# E@@@@M@8@@8A8R@EH888 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

Taylor, VI ernor and United Su
 Govern@ Republica crnor of 1 tion days five years office. wh Bob.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

meeting at the home of Harry Stevenson of Red Stone hill last eve
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28
BURLINGTON WOMAN
SUFFERED 70 YEARS

of good. as | felt miserable for hours
after every meal.
MY nerves were 50 upset that
many a night | never slept more than
two hours. | was troubled with con-
stipation and suffred a great deal
from nausea | caught cold easily
and frequently suffered from bron-
criti+. Ny heart palpitated fright
fully, I had severe pains under my
shoulders and was in such q bad fix
| couldn't even 90, out on he streets
or any place.
"Soon after l began taking Tanlac
my trouble all left me. | have I'M
proved 50 much now that even my
thirtcen-ycar-old child has spoken
about it. and everyone could easily
see the difference. | have a splendid
appetite, cat anything l want and
never have IN ache or a pain. | have
strength to look after my homework
with ease and all my children JOIN in
praisinp Tanlac with me-
TANLAC is sold in St. Johnsbury
by L.andry's Drug Store and in West
Burke by Chas. H. Coburn and in
Lyndonvillc by Edmund's Pharmacy,
in Danville by J. w. ellis. adv
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28
JAMESON ELECTED HEAD
or TraCnERS

Garfield A. Jameson, superintend-
ent Of schools in East Burke, was
elected president Of the Caledonia
County Teachers Association to sue
coed Principal Ozias D. Mathew.on Of
1 L~yndonville, at the Friday morning
Z ession Of the sixth annual meeting
of the organization. Among the
( other officers elected were: Vice
( president, Sydney c. Harding, super
. intendont of Concord; secretary, Miss
Anna /. Atkinson, NeWbury; trcasur-
e., Miss Ethclynd c. Shepherd, Lyn-
/ donville; executive committee, Piinci-
pal Helen S, Williams, Danviilc;
! Principal Florence f. Drew, Lyndon
vile and Principal Theodore H. VII
son Of St. Johnsbury Academy.
The opening exercises this morn
ing were conducted in Academy hall.
Music was furnished by the Junior
High School orchestra. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Francis A. Poole, pas
to- of the South Congregational
church.
Miss Mabel +. Turner, prominent
Rel Cross worker, delivered a very
inspiring address on Junior Red
Cross in the Schools
Departmental conferences Were
then held.
High and Junior High, chairman
Theodore H. Wilson.
M Methods of Teaching Mathema-
tics. A. y. SeaTel.
Ny Methods Of Teaching Science.
G. Il. Ranger.
Ny Methods Of Conducting a Train
mo Class. Mrs. Margaret Kelly.
What Am Doing to Correlate the
Work Of the Junior High With That
of the Secondary School. Supt, c. c.
Hitchcock
Grammar School Conference, Chair
man, Supt L. y. Smith.
The Socializcd Recitation, demon
station in Seventh Grade English.
Miss Florence Hall.
Discussion.
The Project Problem Method of
Teaching.
The Proiect-Problem Applied to
History. Miss Olive Shields.
The Project Problem Applied to
Geography. Miss Jessie Beaton.
Discussion.
Intermediate Conference, Chairman
Supt. G. c. Hitchcock.
General Management, Eta N. Fol
ON.
Geography. Josephine Lougce.
Arithmetic. Amelia Lee.
History. Jennie Moore.
Primary School Conference. Chair
man. Supt. NJ. L. Daniels.
How | use the Aldine Method Of
Teaching Reading, Mrs. Lydia Beck,
assisted by Martha J%enness.
How I use the Progressive Road
Method Of Teaching Reading,
Louise NJ. Chapman.
How | Use the Beacon Method Of
Teaching Reading, Susan B. Gun
ningham. assisted by Ethelynd c..
Shepherd.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28

ton to protect the health of pupils ii
daily attendance for several hours.
At the conclusion of Dr.. Dalton's
talk, Miss Griggs Of the North Troy
high school sang l. solo, which was
encorcd. Prin. A. w. Stone, Of
Derby Academy, and vice president
of the Orleans County Teachers As
ISOLATION presided at the evening eX-
e%rcises.
The Hon. Mason S. Stone, eX.-
Lieut.-Gov.. delivered a learned and
o~ratorical address, in which he fought
to emphasize the manner in which the
schools of today function, and the
manner in which the schools of this
country are functioning in the regeE-
Grafton OF mankind.
Three things the teacher should
strive to do; instruct the child to
think clearly and conciSely, help him
in building his character, and aid him
in his spiritual development.
Miss Mabel +. Turner of Boston
was the third speaker Of the evening,
taking for the subject of her remarks
the Junior Red Cross in the life Of
our schools. Miss Turner spoke in
a pleasing manner of the advantages
of membership in the Junior Red
Cross and cited the great help that
the organization had been in aiding
those in need in foreign countries
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28

teach a wholesome respect for that
! vcrv homely and old fashioned word
WORK. The thought Of boys and
girls in high schools and academies Is
that they are there to be educated so
thev will not have to work very hard.
You have got to change that spirit.
l would have diplomas dependent up
on a boy having devoted a certain
amount of time to Il hard lucrative
and educational work. | would have
a girl diploma rest upon her ability
to do certain clements towards max
inc a home. It is an essential of Am
crican civilization that we teach our
children a wholesome respect for
work and those who do work.
The safety of America and Ameri-
canism depends upon the integrity
with which we do our work. Our
business is to cultivate respect for
America and American institutions.
Before the address a very fine mu-
steal program vas given by the
Academy Glee clubs under the direc-
ton Of Albert Smith, the Academy
music director. The students showed
excellent training and their concert
was greatly enjoyed. Miss DorIine
Drouin sang in fine voice a solo,
"Only You and responded to an en-
core. A duet was sung by Marion
Cleveland and Gertrude Tinker, q
solo By Emma Roman and Il piano
solo by Florence Wild.
Mr.. Smith was very vigorously APP
plaudcd and many in the audience
took the opportunity to meet him.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28
Cow Testing Association

is being started covering the towns Of
Lyndonville, East Burke and West
Burke. A few more herds can be
admitted. Those wishing to join
should speak to Frank circuit, Lyman
Brown, Arthur Simpson or the Farm
Bureau Office. tt
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-28
NEWPORT LOCALS

The Newport Driving Club have
good track already prepared for ice
racing this winter on the South Bay,
and the first event will take place
Saturday, Jan. 20 at , o'clock. There
are already entered a good list Of
horses, with more IN sight, and the
outlook is good for some sport for
those who enjoy a good horse race.
The Ladies Aid Society served :
cafeteria dinner Thursday evening at
the Methodist church dining rooms
and everything went off a. per 5che-
dule.
The dinner was given to accom-
modate the large number OF teachers
who are in town, but many Of the