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New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
$S4,00O WORTH OF
 WHISKEY STOLEN
Taken From Danbury Storc-Manaeer Is Under Indictment In An
 other Case.

| Bridgeport Feb. 15.-The disap. pearancc of s41 cases of bonded whiskey from the Clark Drug com pany's store in Danbury has been re. ported to Prohibition Commissioner Haynes in Washington, says the Bridgeport Telegram this morning. In statement published by the news paper, Charles W. Clark, president of the Clark Drug company, declared that the whiskey was stolen between Dec. and Feb. z. He placed the value of the liquor at ss4,ooo.
 The report to Commissioner Haynes the Telegram says, was made by Fed : eral Prohibition Agents J. H. Estes and J. J. Hudgins of Washington. They discovered the loss of the liouor last week when they went to Danbury to check up the whiskey and seize it.
 The seizure of the uhiskey was or dered following a hearing before State Prohibition Director Mackenzie in Hartford last December The Clark Drug companys permit was revoked after the hearing and the concern was ordered to hold the s41 cases of whiskey which it had on hand for seizure by the government.
 Michael Delohery. jr., who is now under bonds of S10,0OO in connection with an alleged conspiracy to ship 100 barrels of alcohol into Bridgeport, is general manager of the Clark Druk company.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
HELD IN THEATER PROBE
Nine Arc Accused by Washington Grand Jury Investigating Knicker- booker Theater Disaster.

Washington. Feb 15.-Nine mer were ordered held for the grand iur, by the coroner's jury which brought in verdict last night in connection with the collapse of the roof of the knickerbocker Motion Picture thea ter January s, resulting in the death of 9S persons.
 The nine men, all of Washington, were
 R. G. Geare, the architect of the building.
 J. H. Ford, the engineer who de- signed the roof structure.
 Morris Hacker. building inspector when the theater was constructed.
 Frank l.. Wagner, the builder.
 Donald Wallage, general superin- tendent of construction.
 R. G. Fletcher, superintendent of the Hammett Fireproofing company, which built the walls.
 John l.. Mcdonald, the contractor who erected the steel.
 Thomas l.. Costigan. engineer. and computer for the District of Columbia building department. who passed op the plans.
 Julian R. Bowman, the assistant building inspector when the building was constructed.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
LOCOMOBILE PLANT
 KEEPS ON AT WORK
Business Will Not Re Interrupted in Bridgeport Factory, Officials
 State Today

Bridgeport, Feb. 15.--Operation of the plant of the Locomobile Co. here despite the receivership, will con- tlnue without interruption, it was officially stated by the management today So far as internal affairs of the company are concerned, 1t was further stated there will be no dis turbance of the routine of the busi- ness. This is due largely to appoint ment of men within the orgs snization to the positions of receivers in the various federal districts.
 The Locomobile Co. operates branches in New York, Boston, Phila- delphis, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Ancillary receivers have been instituted in each federal district where its properties exist. Those who have qualified are: c. M. Amorous at Boston; W. S. Horner at Philadelphia; c. A. Kingsley at San Francisco, and T. E. Swayne at Los Angeles. In Chicago the Central Trust Co. will administer the affairs of the company there. E. A. Travis at the Bridgeport factory, is an ancil- lary receiver fors New York city and F.. H. Havens, president of the company one of the receivers for also is acting as an an- cillary receiver in each federal dis trict
 The statement says that actions in each federal district are progressing harmoniously under receivership program looking to reorganization.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
MARRYING FLAPPERS'
 FOUND IN NEW YORK
This Happens to Be Chickens and
 Not GaloSh WearerS

Farmingdale, N. Y. Feb. ib.--fRy Associated Press) - The exclusive young f,apper section at the State Tn. stitutc of applied agriculture was all anutter with excitement today. There was much artful cooking Of heads and preening of fine feathers For in some way the news had gotten about that before nightfall all the good fiappers, just budding into henhood, were to get beautiful young husba nds, with delightful backgrounds Of wealth and social position.
 The fact. aavoring of Asia, that the hrides-to- be had never seen their fu- ture husbands didn't seem to bother the happers. Nor did the fact that each was to share her husband with ia others. Monoeamy still is nn- known in the world of White Leg horns, Rhode Island Reds and Ply. mouth Rocks,
 Today's weddings mark the second stage of a three year egg laying and poultry breeding contest being con. ducted by R. A. Ahrens. head Of the institutes poputry department.
 During the last year, 900 bullets from all parts of the east have been devoting their energies solely to egg
 laying, and have established enviable records for themselves. The contest ants entered by poultry rsisers for the experiment contest, laid l3s,477 eggs in the year, or an average Of l52.11 per bullet.
 A single comb White Leshorn. owned by F. I. Loveland, of New York, carried off first prize with 2s2 eggs. Mr. Loveland's White Leghorn pen also carried of the pen prize with total of 3,739 eggs. There were 1o7 bullets out of the 900 entered, that produced 200 or more eggs.
 The second. or breeding phase of the contest. which starts with today's matings. will continue through March, April and May, each bride being al- lotted a setting of 10 eggs. The hens will not be permitted to hatch their own families, however, this detail be- ing attended to in incubators.
 Next fall, 20 bullets from each pen -one from each hens brood as far as possible-wil be selected and plsc ed in the pens their parents occupied.
 Tests as to their skill as layers and conducted during the follow ing season will conclude the contest.
 The objects of the contest, which is | by $15.o0o appropriation of the legislature and by fees from are:
 To encourage selection of stock and closer study of the physical char acteristcs which determine a birds producing and breeding ability.
 To furnish each poultry raiser with in accurate record of eggs produced md the breeding ability of each hen entered
 To return to the farm at the end of each year some registered birds with heir records of performance which may be used in esta blishing a def. ntte and successful method of breed nG.
 And to dmonstrate to poultry rsis- ITS the methods and practices in breeding and management that will cad to higher production and greater profits.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
West Haven Mothers Are
 To Censor All Movies

West Haven. Feb. IT,. That West Haven is about 10 take steps to cen sor vigorously all pictures to be shown at the new Cameo theater soon to he opened in tho center Of the town, was made known yesterday in an announcement emanating from the West Haven Mothers club, stating that it would give the project its hearty support providing that 1t has 8 hand in saying what should and what should not appear upon the screen.
 The management. seeing the wis dom of getting the endorsement of such a powerful body, acquiesced, and the club has named Mrs Thomas Ryley of IS East Brown street, it's representative. In addition the town officials are also to have hand in the matter and First Selectman Frank D. filling will shortly appoint a cen sor to act with Mrs. Ryley.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
CATHOLIC PRIEST
 HELD FOR MURDER
Montreal Clergyman Accused Of
 Staying Half Brother

Montreal. Feb 15.--The Rev. Ad. elard Delorme, a Catholic priest. wa! arrested last night on q charge ol having murdered lMs half brother Raou Delorme, an Ottawa University student, whose body was found in 8 suburb of the city January with si1 bullet holes in the head.
 Father Delorme, who had been un- der police guard all day, was taken into custody after a Coroner's jury concluding it's investigation, had found him criminally responsible for his brothers death.
 The long missing will of the student who took out s25,0no insurance at the alleged direction of the clergyman just four days before his death, was found in the office of Notary ReIanger, and disclosed that the priest was chief heir and administrator of the estate
 Suggested the Insurance
 At the hearing before Coroner Mon- ahon, on January A. Theophile Marot Actuary of La Sauvegarde Life Insur- ance company. testified that the priest had come to his office to thank him
 
 they discussed insuring the young student. He said the priest asked for quotations on a $10.dNO policy, and figures on $20. .oo0 and $25,0oO policies also were given to him. He testified that the preist stated he wanted the boy to save money, and that when Raoul returned from Ottawa he would speak to the young man about it.
 Marot further testified that the priest came again to his office, this time with his half brother, and the application for the $26.000 insurance policy was made out. When the clause relating to payment in the event that the policy became a claim was reach ed the witness testified that Father Delorme said:
 You are young. In your place :! would make # payable to my heirs.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
ARE YOU. A TARGET FOR
 INFLUENZA?
Be Prepared--Strengthen and Build Up Your Blood With
 Gude's PeptO. .Mangan

1T you are not feeling your best----it you have that "always-tired" feeling he careful Of the influenza,
 It is thin-blooded. anaemic people that disease strikes first, It is the red corpuscles of the blood that fight disease and save you from sickness. Fortify your blood--build 1t up with tho pleasant tonic, Pcpto- Man gan
 And should you be just recovering from influenza, Pepto- -Mangan will build you up.
 Pepto- Mangan Is widely and heart fly endorsed by physicians. In liquid or tablet form. No difference In me- dicinal properties.
 Sold at any drug store. But be sure you get Gude's Pepto- Mangan. Ask for 1t by the name and be sure the full name is on Inc package. (Advertisemcnt)
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
DARWIN VS. CHRISTIANITY.
One Can Re Christian and Still Be-
 lieve in Evolution.

Annandale- on Hudson, Feb. 15.-- One may believe in the DarWinian and other scientific and evolutionary theories and still be sincere Chris tian, in the opinion of 66 of the 70 men in the science department of St Stephens college, which is conducted under the oversight of the Episcopal church.
 Of the four dissenters, it was IT, vealed today, two were positive that Darwin and Christianity could not mix, one didn't know" and the other replied perhaps"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
FUNERAL SHIP READY.

Montevideo, Feb. 15.--(By Associ- ated Press. )--The body of Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, was to be put on the British steamship Woodville today for conveyance back to South Georgia island, where he died January 5. The Uruguayan gov ernment will render high honors and a warship will escort the Woodville to sea, firing farewell salute
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
Can Hear Househy as
 It Walks Along Paper

New York, Feb. 5.--Footsteps of | g. housefy booming out like thunder as he leisurely walked across a piece of paper were heard by scientists who visited the Bell Telephone systems s research laboratories. Utilizing spe- cially developed rochelle salt crystals and an amplifer constructed by the Bell company engineers. the scientists listened to the promenading of the fly.
 Today" said the engineers, we're going to put trained flea on piece of paper and listen to his tumble. We haven't been able. as MT. Edison sug gested on his birthday to hear ants talk, but it is interesting to hear molecule washing it's face
 The principle involved in the ap- plication of the salt crystals and the amplifier was first adopted dur ing the war for submarine detection work More than 100 crystals were developed in the Bell laboratories for the use of the British navy.
 Fresh eggs, dog. $1. Russell Bros,
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
Commander MacNider Is
 Decorated by France

Indianapolis, Feb. 15,--The Cross of the Commander of the Legion Of Honor has been conferred on Han ford MacNider, national commander of the American Legion, he is inform ed in cablegram from Marshal Foch. The message also contained the an
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

A miscellaneous shower in honor of
 Miss Loretta Ryan of Clark street. was held last night at the home of her sister. Mrs. c. Birmingham. The affair was carried out as a Valentine party and the house was decorated accordingly. A dainty luncheon was served, games played and musical se- lections rendered, She was presented with many gifts. Miss Ryan will be- come the bride of John D. Blair of Hartford avenue, next Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
Like Clouds Across a Summer Sky

Like Clouds Across n Summer Sky
 fortelling the dreaded storm are the symptoms of wonen's diseases which point the way to physical and mental breakdown. The nervous irritability, the backache, the dragging pains, are not only hard to endure, but they bring certain knowledge of collapse unless something is done to relieve the sufferer. There is one standard remedy which has shown the way out for nearly fifty years. The women who have "come back" through the use of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound present an argument stronger than words could ever be.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
Mass. Town Has First
 Death Since Year 20

Westfield. Mass, Feb. 15.--The first death since 1920 in the little town of Montgomery, near here, occurred yesterday when Samuel W. Coe died at the age of S2. Montgomery has population of 200. MT. Coe had been resident there more than 50 years and last Thursday he and Mrs. Coe passed their 50th wedding annivers- ary.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
BEGINS PRISON TERM AT s3 4
 FOR STEALING OF CHICKENS

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.--At the age of os, James Sunday began serving | today five-year prison term for stealing chickens.
 Since he was 40 Sunday has spent much of his time in the Eastern Pententiary here and in nearby coun- ty .iails. His alleged offenses range from pocketbook snatching and cor ner lounging to burglary and attemp pts to kill. Upon each return to the peni- tentiary he is hailed by the long term prisoners as the Dean Of Convicts."
 When last released in 1910. after serving a three-year term, Sunday told the authorities that he had .1e- termined 10 Ego straight" the rest of his life.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

nonncemcnt that Robert A. Drain, of Washington, D. C., has been named officer of the Legion of Honor, and Raymond C, Bracket. Marblehead, Mass; C. F. Mccullough. Baltimore, and James N. 1.oughborough. New York, had been named chevalicrs.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
After that" said the man,
 "1t's not the mules fault"

Blame for injury depends on how much chance the victim had to make himself safe.
 "The first time a mule kicks me-" said wise man, 'it's the mules fault. lift happens again, it's my fault"
 A good many people are stay ing within kicking distance of tea or coffee, who have had chance to know better.
 They have learned that tea or coffee at night keeps them awake. They know it whips up the nerves. They know what medical opinion has so often said about the effect of the drug ele- ment in tea and coffee upon the nervous system-and how indi- gestion, headaches, high blood pressure and various ills SO often follow the use of tea or coffee.
 Knowing this, they fail to keep out of the way. Where does the
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
WON'T RECOGNIZE CONFERENCE

Constantnople, Feb. l5.- Musta pha kemsl Pasha, head of the Turkish Nationalist government announced that in view of the exclusion of Fur key from the Genoa conference, the Angora government will refuse to/ac- cept any decisions taken at the con- ference relating to Turkey unless it's are admitted.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
Call Dyspeptics
 to Dinner
hiil of Fare Is Red Hots and Cab haze, Hot Mince, Cheese, Coffee and stuart's Dyspepsia
 Tablets

The practice Of following meals with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet has
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
For Constipated Bowels, Sick Headache,
 Sour Stomach, Bilious Liver

your bowels completely by morning, and you will feel splendid They work while you sleep" Cascarets never stir you up or gripe like Salts, Pills, Calomel, or Oil and they cost only ten cents box. Children love Cascarets too. /
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Bordens milk. 1nc can. Russell Bros. -adyt
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Pure lard, 12c lb. Russell Bros. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Fresh eggs, dog. S1, Russell Bros -adNt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Fresh eggs, 5lc dog. Russell Bros. --advt. "
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Eggs are lower. Russell Bros. -adNt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Pure lard, l2c h. Russell Bros. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

The incest c1thartc laxative in the world to physic your liver and bowels whom you have Dizzy Hcahachc. Colds, Bilionsness. Indigestion or Upset Acid Stomach is candy-like "Cascar- cts" One or two tonight will empty
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

Fresh eggs. dog. s1. Russell Bros, --advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15

blame belong, then, when the final breakdown comes?
 There's safety in Postum, and charm, too. Postum has a full, rich flavor much like that of the better grades of coffee, and it is free from any harmful element whatsoever.
 Whether or not you've had your warning from tea or coffee, why not step over on the safe side? Why not do what SO many others have done Postum for ten days, learn how delight full and satisfying it is and learn how much improvement there can be for you?'
 You can get Postum wherever good food and drink are sold or served and it only takes a word from you to your grocer or restaurant waiter, to make this move to the safe side, at once.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-08
O N FAVOR BETTER ROADS
Townsend Bill Endorsed by General
Federation of Women's Clubs
at Salt Lake MEETING.

Evidence Of the widespread inter-
est in good highways was shown at
the recent meeting of the General
Federation Of Women's Clubs at Salt
Lake City. In endorsing the Town
send bill for national highways, now
before congress, Mrs. John Dickinson
Sherman Of Chicago, chairman OF the
department Of applied education, said !:
1T Is not necessary for us to point
out the real interest Of American
women in highway matters. The in
fiuence Of real highways on country
life, on economics, on education, is now
generally understood. What is needed
Is \ national highway policy which will
conserve government funds, and,
through concentration Of federal
money on main highways, will give
US q connected system at the earliest
moment and the least expense"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-08
CHIEFTAIN DIED LIKE HERO
Two Armies Watched Brave Arab as
He Rode Alone into the Ranks
Of His Enemies.

Col. Thomas e. Lawrence, in the
Worlds Work, gives this very vivid
description Of the death Of one of
his Arabian chiefs:
After some minutes Talal very slow
~ drew his beadcloth about his face
and then seemed to AXE hold Of him.
self, for he dished his stirrups into his
horses TANKS and galloped headlong,
bending low In the saddle and sway
ing as though he would fall, straight
at the main body Of the enemy. 1t
was Il long ride down the gentle slope
and across the hollow, and we all sat
there like stone while he rushed for
ward, the drumming OF his horses
hoofs sounding unnaturally loud in
u ears. We had stopped shooting
and the Turks had stopped shooting
both armies waited for him. He few
on In this hushed evening till he was
only a few lengths from the enemy.
Then he sat up in his saddle and cried
his war cry, "Talal, Talal," twice In
a tremendous voice. Instantly all their
rifles and machine guns crashed out
together and he and his mare, rid
died through and through with bull
let's. fell dead among their lance
points.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-08
Mexicans Dry Many Foods.

Although experts Of the United
States Department OF Agriculture
have been en%deavoring to teach Amer
leans d%ehydration Of foods as q novel
process, it is an old trick with the
MeXicans.
In Juarez, Mexico, and in Mexican
quarters at FL PasO, Texas, MexicanS
are dehydrating all sorts Of fruits and
vegetables. They take advantage of
the climates hot sun and dry atmOs-
phere to dry their food on the sides
Of their houses, on the roof and in
the yard.
On one street In Ell Paso there Is
Il stretch of Mexican vegetable and
fruit stores. The dealers have con,
verted the edge Of the sidewalk into
a dehydration plant. Rows OF sliced
tomatoes and cucumbers are spread
on boards to dry.
On being told that dried cucumber
slices are not known to the average
American, one of the s~torekeepers de-
clared they were fine fried with
eggs He said he preferred dried
vegetables to those in cans and that
most MeXicans did.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-08
GOOD
HIGHWAYS
PROTECT ROADS FROM RAINS
Whers Flood Spreads Out Over Val
ley, 1t Is Big Problem to Secure
Proper Drainage.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agrioulture)
During July and August, cloud
bursts, which are practically very
heavy thunderstorms, cause serious
problems in road construction In Ne
vada and Utah. The bureau of public
roads Of the United States Department
OF Agriculture has worked out several
effective methods of protecting roads
from these immense sudden flows Of
water after long dry spells. Where
the drainage channels are we'll de-
fined no great difficulty is involved in
the design Of the road drainage struc-
lures; bur where the flood spreads ont
over q delta or a valley it il a prob
lem so to locate the line and drainage
structures that the latter viii save
the road from destruction.
In sections whore the food tends TO
spread out, a wide BERN ON each side
Of the roadway makes Il substantial
protection. The borrow NJ provides
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-08
Two Dark Sides.

Cyrus Rasp ran a grocery store
down on the corner for about twenty
six years related old Riley Rezzidew
Of Petunia. land as he done SO utilized
about half of his time in ~denouncing
the public for a lot of thieving hypo-
critics, who prayed loudly with n
hand on the Sabbath and bea him out
of his just dues with the other on
week days. tiguratively speaking. Of
course. Said he ort to know, If any
body did, that s. per cent Of all hui
manity was Intentionally dishonest.
"WelI then a Teller came along and
gave him about twice what it was
worth for his store. And ever since
he has been declaring that 80 per
cent of the retailers are and always
have been thieves and robbers, and
mentioning that he ort to know if any
body does. And as far as | can make
out, he's pretty nearly right ON both
observation-disclosures City Star.