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Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-09

DRUGS
BOOne's Drug Store
1923 N. Neil st.
Ross Drug Co.
liz +. University Az.
CLEANING, PRESS
ING and RUG SHAM
POOLING
White Line Cleaners
and Pressers
502 N. Neil st.
Phones: Main 406
Auto 1850.
ELECTRICAL SUP
PLIES, APPLIANCES
Mayfield- WOodcock
Electric Co.
119 w. Church ST.
FLORIST
Art Floral Co.
III W. Church st.
FURNITURE
Reliable Furniture Co.
101-3-5 h. University
Ave. Phone Main 10
GROCERIES
COler Avenue Grocery
1903 N. Coler, Urbana
Phone 7-1494
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10
SPARKS CIRCUS TO BE In ELK
ms ON THURSDAY, APRIL "a

April "a afternoon and evening
under huge masses of canvas, the fin
est circus ever made by the ingenuity
and courage of men, will parade and
show in Elkins ON Thursday, April
"a to make the young folks happy
and the old folks young. The great
parade is on Thursday morning at
1880 o'clock First of all, real
wild animal circus is a 1924 acquis-
ition, having been imported from the
worlds greatest wild animal training
Included in these displays will be
found lions, tigers, leopards, polar
and grizzly bears-even trained os-
triches will be seen in addition to the
Sparks group of sixteen Rotation"
horses, the two elephant herds, fancy
gated and posing horses, the Bibb
County Pig Circus, Captain Tiebor's
seals, and hosts of others of a novel
nature. The circus proper opens
with an deliberately staged spectacle,
Echoes from the Reign of King
tut" in which all of the animals,
performers, premier dancers and a
large chorus participate. AS a fit
ing finish to the all-feature perform
ance, genuine English Fox Hunt,
introducing real Irish-bred high
jumpers, broad jumpers, and per-
fectly schooled fox-hounds, will re-
place the old-time and very danger
GUS chariot races usually to be found
with other circuses. DON'T FOR
GET THE DATE Elkins, Thursday,
April "a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10
HARMONY land SWISHER

Tn life of C. w. Swisher, Republi-
can primary candidate for Govern
or, provide sa good example Of what
man with the right stuff in him
may accomplish in this land of OPP.
portunity. His success was not an
accident. it was rooted in an envir-
eminent that would have daunted
many young men who had their way
to make in the world.
Mr.. Swisher tackled hard labor in
early life-when boys better favored
were in the schools with their books.
He did not choose white collar" en-
ployment, but went into coal mine
in his native county of Marion and
rose laboriously from mule driver
and other common labor jobs under
gained an equal footing with the
was proud day for him when he
gained a nequal footing with the
skilled toilers at the mine.
While working in the mine Mr..
Swisher did not neglect his education
nor did he allow the toilsomee occu-
patton to deaden the interest in pub
lie affairs which has always been
marked characteristic. He was
bound to succeed in large way, to
be Somebody" and he had the right
conviction as to the formula. No
matter how hard and wearying the
days work he found time and
energy after the long hours of en-
ployment to read and study.
Il am going to be Governor of my
native state some day." he often as
serted to fellow workmen in the
mine. There were some who ridicul-
ed him and others who encouraged
and praised, as is usually the case,
but neither ridicule or praise matter
ed to Charliee. He had set his mark
and meant to attain it. He loved
his little mountain state and could
conceive no greater honor than to be
its chief executive.
Steadily he plodded toward the
goal, with no thought of at any time
of swerving. Finally there began to
come to him certain fruits of INDUS
try, perseverance and intelligence.
His, business enterprise prospered,
his desire for part in public affairs
received substantial encouragement.
He was elected to the state senate
and later honored with the office of
secretary of state. This latter Office
brought his goal, the governorship,
clearly to view.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10

"Mr. Swisher is the logical candi-
date of the Republican party. /
feel that his old party friends should
nominate and elect him Governor Of
the commonwealth"
Hon. Presley w. Morris, a dean of
Republicanism in West Virginia, who
presided over the mass convention
that nominated the late Arnold G..
Scherr for Governor in 1908, writes
Mr.. Swisher:
"The fact that you never sulked
but always supported the nominees
of the Republican party, except in
your own case when you CALAMITY
and unselfish withdrawal from the
race after being nominated, making
it possible for the Republicans to
succeed, should rebound to your ben
eft. There is no figure of present
day affairs in West Virginia who
looms as large on the political horri-
zon as a deserving Republican, who
should be rewarded, as yourself"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10
REPUBLICANS WANT sWISHER
Unites All Factions Sentiment Is
Sweeping State.


In every county in West Virginia
the Republican voters are express
ing their preference for Charles w.
Swisher for Governor. Swisher SEN
timen tbs sweeping the state and
Republicans are turning to Swisher
as the logical candidate for the Gov
ernorship. Sixteen years ago-in
1908-when factional warfare in the
Republican party had rent the party,
when the outlook was darkest for
Republican success, Hon. Charles w
Swisherr surrendered the nomination
for Governor to insure the success
of the Republican ticket No man
in West Virginia, before or since,
has made as great sacrifice for
Republican success.
This year in 1924 when Republican
factions again threaten party soli-
darity Hon. Charles w. Swisher has
become a candidate for the Repubh-
can nomination for Governor. The
voters, remembering the gallant sac
rifice that he made in 1908 are now
turning to Swisher to avert faction
al strife and again save the Republi-
can party. It's Swisher's turn now
and he can lead the Republican par
ty to victory.
Former Governor George Wesley
Atkinson, nestor of the Republican
party in West Virginia, says:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10

Old Doc Cook made the mistake Of
having too little oil and others are
making the mistake Of having too
much of it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10
Severe Pains in Side

rested better. ! kept tax
ing it and my skin and
flesh took on a more
h e althy color. / felt
stronger and, as the nerv-
BUSINESS left me, the pain
in my side was less severe.
After taking nine bottles,
I eat anything, go any
where and feel fine. /
weigh 100 pounds and am
well. / feel that / owe it
all to having used Cardui-"
Pain, in certain parts of
the body, is a sure indiea-
ton of t e male comph-
cations. The treatment
needed is not the use Of
narcotic drugs, but
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-10
HAD had quite a bad
spell and sickness, "
writes Mrs. Emma

Writes Mrs. Emma
Patrick, of Caney, KY,
'.and it was an effort for
me to go about my home.
! had a very severe pain
in my left side that almost
took my breath at times.
/ lost my appetite. I grew
thin, pale and lifeless. I
fell off till / only weighed
about lis pounds.
"Cardui was recon-
mended to me and by the
time I had taken one bot
tie / saw it was what /
needed. ! ate more and
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
 HOMES FOR KIDD|ES
New BritainiteS Hold Second Session With Welfare Bureau

A group of people met last evening at the Chamber of Commerce for the second session of the home finding committee Of New Britain. Those present represented both Protestant and Catholic organizations and were brought together by the state bureau of Child Welfare to discuss ways of finding free homes for some of the several hundred children now in Connecticut's county temporary homes. Miss Mary E. Duggan. dep uty commissioner, and Miss kathar- inc B. Beach, field agent of the bu- reau, were present.
 Miss Duggan told several interest : ing stories of the way in which diff ferent types of children it into differ ent types of homes, showing that a child that pleases one home may not please another. She emphasized the fact that no incorrigible children are committed to the county temporary homes Some of the children prove difficult and hard to manage in pri- vate families, but always because they are not understood she said. As an instance she told of one little girl that had worn out five foster mothers by her ceaseless activity. but the sixth one, a placid woman, under stood the child and manages her without the least difficulty or friction. Miss Duggan also explained that every child before being committed to the county temporary homes is examined physically and mentally. This pre- vents feeble minded and physically abnormal children being placed in the county homes,
 Miss Beach reported that two appli- cations for children had been received from families in New Britain and an other from a family in nearby com munity. All these homes have been investigated. The first application was from people in very good circum- stances who wanted a companion for their only child of about eight years.
 Among those present were: Miss Agnes Fox, Mrs. W. w. Marshall, Mrs. D. ]. Mcguire, l.. NJ. Pratt, Miss Eva Romcjko, Mrs. F. A. Proudman, Mrs. Leon A. Sprague, Miss Anna McGill. Mrs. R. F. Babcock. For fully half an hour after the formal meeting closed. groups discussed new ways of bringing the work of the bureau be- fore the people Of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
City Items

Telephone Employes assn dance, t'lks hall. Wed. eve, Feb. 6. Olcott's Bacchanalian orchestra.-adyt.
 Victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans --adVt.
 The Hadassah crocheting circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Nathan Berson, 1894 Stanley street, tomorrow evening at 1880 o'clock.
 Drum Corps Carnival, Tabs hall, February ?, 4, 5.-advt.
 The annual guest night meeting of the Woman's club will be held in the Camp schol auditorium this evening at s o'clock.
 Professor John W. Wetzel. instruc- tor in public speaking at the Hart ford Theological seminary and Colum- bia university, will address the Xii wanis club at noon tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
EXPERT DISCUSSES
 HISTORY OF SWORDS
Fred Gilbert BlakeSlee Speaks to
 High School Club

] Fred Gilbert BlakcsIee spoke at the 1 regular meeting of the Hi-Y club last night following q supper in the ban quct hall of the Y. NJ. c. A.
 Mir. Blakeslee is member Of the
 American Armor and Arms club of New York. author Of sword Play for , Actors," and contributor to the i Encyclopedia Britannica on The Sword'' and Fencing" He spoke on Swords and Swordsmen of the Past and Present" saying in part:
 "The first swords were made of l tempered bronze. usually with a short and straight edged blade. The Assyr- ian, Persian and Egyptian were the earliest known types of swords. The . Grecian sword followed. It was also of tempered bronze long and double edged.
 The Romans used the first steel tempered sword. made short, straight and heavy. When fighting on horse lack became the custom. the swords were heightened and cross piece guards called auillions were added for the protection of the hands. This was tho cross hilted weapon of the Age of Chivalry.'
 Gradually additional guards were added to the hilt. the blade was heightened and made lighter until the rapier was envolyed. This was fol- lowed by small sword used in court dress, a very light weapon with simple guard and triangular blades. The double handed sword was an unwield- ly weapon and originated from the wearing of armor. The sword is of much less importance in warfare than formerly, but European cavalry are still armed with it, From the former importance of the sword it came to he connected with ceremonials. The offering of the sword one of the cere- monies of coronation. It is the emblem of power or authority, or of triumph and protection. Damascus, Toledo and Milan were anciently fam ous for their swordblades.
 "The origin Of the practice of duel ing is referred to the trial by wager of battle which obtained in carly time. This form of duel arose among the Gcrmanic peoples, and judicial combat of the kind was authorized by Gundebald. king Of the Burgun- uians, as early as sol A. ID. When the judicial combat declined, the modern duel arose. being probably 10 some extent an independent outcome Of the spirit and institution Of chir- airy. France was the country in which it arose, the 18th century be- ing the time at which it first became common. Upon every insult or in- jury which seemed common 10 touch his honor a gentleman thought him self entitled to draw his sword, and to call on his adversary 10 give him
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

At n court of probate holden at New Britain, within and for the district of Ser lin, In the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut. on the tth day of February, 4. D. 1924. Present, Bernard F. Gaffney judge.
 Estate of Alexander Temofcct late of New Britain, in said district deceased. Upon the petition of Peter katcshcnok of said New Britain, representing that he is a creditor and praying that letters of ad- ninistration may be granted on said es- tate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ordered, that said application be heard and determined at tho probate office in New Britain, in said district, on the 11th day Of February A. n. la94, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of tho pcndcncy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in said New Brltaln having n circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town of New Britain, in said district and return make.
 BERNARD r .GAFFNEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

satisfaction, and it is calculated that l 6000 persons fell in dues during ten
 years of tho reign of Henry ". His
 minister, Sully remonstrated against
 the practice. but the king. thinking it
 maintained military spirit, approved of it. In 1902, however, he issued q decree against ii, and declared it to
 be punishable with death.
 "Following this decree men took
 to fighting secretly, and without royal sanction. Men were shot from am
 bush and sometimes their opponents wore secret pieces of armor. This in troduced the second who usually fol- lowed the duelst and searched his opponent for armor and acted as a protector to and from the scene of combat. Eventually seconds. thirds and fourths got to fighting and de- veloped into fierce combats with doz- ems on each side.
 The fight of D'Artagnon and the Three Musketeers against the cardinal guards is an actual fact and occurred in early history. One of the out standing swordsman was Chevalier de Saint Geayes. Frencnman. The Chevlier d'Eton de Beaumont was another clever swordsman. Henry Angelo, an Englishman of Italian de- cent. was a more modern fenceman, equally famous.
 "Gunpowder was the cause of the beginning of scientific sword play. Be fore that time reliance was placed on shield and armor for defense. The edge of the sword was used entirely and little attention was given to the point. When armor began to be dis carded on account of use of gunpow- der the sword became lighter and the point of it came in-o use. The Ital- ians first discovered that the point was moro deadly than the edge of the sword and much quicker in doing away with the opponent. The Italians founded a school on this fact and taught the use of the long rapier. The rapier was first used with a dag ger, the sword parrying attacks against the right side and the dagger used against the left. A cloak was thrown around the left arm some- times and used in place of dagger as protection. The French invented the small sword and taught it's use and hence two great rival schools Of fencing have lived down to the pres ent time, deadly opponents, and both claiming the more superior way of 
 And so from the oden days Of knights and warriors fencing has been developed and is today one Of the most lively athletic sports known, Although not greatly developed in America. championship matches arc held in New York city every year, It was my privilege to sit with the judges in the last match held in New York city to witness America's clever masters of this manly art"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
ORDER OF NOTICE OF nrAnlNa

District or Berlin, ss; probate couri February 4th, \. h., is24.
 Estate Of Alice Mahelle nurty late of ths town of Berlin. In said district. deceased
 Upon the application of Helen W. schroe' der, praying that as adminlstratrS {. a on said estate she may be authorized aud empowered to mortgage real cHtate belong Ing to said deceased as per said applica' ton on file more fully appears. it is
 ordered. that said application he heard and determined al the probate office, ir Now Britain, in said district, on tho ett day of February, X. p.. ia2i, at o'clocl in the forenoon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and tho time and plase of hearing thereon. by pub. lishine this order in some newspaper bat- ing circulation in said district, aud h. posting n copy of this order on the puhiit sicn-tsu in tiie town of Berlin, in ssid dis irlct. and by giving notirc 10 all parties in interest, either personally nr hy mailing ia each ono. prepaid postage. ropy of this order, and return make to this court oi the notice piEen.
 Attest.
 BERNARD F. GAf1SBY. Judge.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
TELEPHONE CO. ID
 SPEND FIVE MILLION
SS6,6Oi,0OO Calls in tS2S--Di-
 reCtCrS Are Reelected

New Haven, Feb. 5,-Plans inNolv- ing gross expenditure Of s5,00o,ho0 for expansion in 1924 were announced by the Southern N. E. Telephone Co. the annual report of the company read to the stockholders annual met ing here today. Plant additions in 1928 cost gross sS,932.47S. The net increase of telephones during the year was 17.56o a new high record. Local and toll calls totalIed 36,601,- GOO an increase Of 30,000,n00 over 1922 and a new record.
 The operating revenue totalled s. 1SS,32S.17 operating expenses s6,- 579.9S5.S5 leaving net revenue from operation Of s2,6OS. .S59.32. The com pany had slS.0O0.000 capital stock outstanding not including the recent issue of s3,o00, ,000 issued as of Jan uary l, 1924.
 These directors were reelected;
 James English, A. Heaton Robert son, John w. filling. chairman; James T. Moran, Victor Morris Tyler, Will liam F. Henney. Augustus H. Bulard, Harry C. Knight, Harry F, Thayer, Edward K. Hall and Dennis A, Blakcslee.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Betless Horse Racing
 Proves to Be Failure

Culver City, Cal, Feb. 5.-Betless horse racing closed for the second and last time here yesterday after failing in an attempted come back.
 Opening on Christmas day, the track closed lS days later. as a re- suit Of poor attendance. The sport was revived, but the last race was run yesterday when attendance during the comeback" was even smaller than the initial attempt.
 The track will be constructed for automobile racing, it was said.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
WALKS INTO ELEVATOR PIT

Andrew Bojtila Of ioi Washington street. employed at Russell X Er- wins, was painfully injured while at work yesterday. lie walked into an elevator shaft and fell about five feet into the pit. He was removed to the New Britain General hospital, where an N-ray picture was taken 10 de- termine the seriousness Of his injuries
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Fear Admiral John K. Robison may figure prominently in the oil lease investigation when President Coolidgc's special counsel go to work. Senator Walsh charges that Hobison recommended the leasing Of thc oil land.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
LEWIS NS. GARDINI

St. Louis, Feb, 5,--Ed "Stranglcr'' Lewis, heavyweight wrestling cham pion, defends his title here tonight in a finish match with Renato Gardini. Italian champion in two out of three falls,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
Special Notice

To whom il may concern: There will be meeting of the license holders at the Elks club, afternoon, at 2:30.
 (Signcd1
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

President Coolidge wished to sus- pend all government activities to- morrow for Woodrow Wilson's funeral but discovery Of law passed in 1893, prevents such suspension for for- mpr official. Washington adtices de- clare.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
JAP FOREIGN TRADE

By Inc Asso"Iuttd FItss
 Tokio, Feb. ,. Official foreign trade returns for January just made public show that Japan had an eN- cess of imports of l00,000, ,000 yen.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

fEi'i.lAht .it. sAlk AT HUDSON AND ksshA USED oAs psP4srsxs,r 1923 Essen.
 ls-i Ford Sedan. s,--. 1928 Hudson Coach.
 Is-s i-PaSs CadiHse Coupe. ls-f Maxwell Touring; new. 1slS siudebaksr. spec. six tourin. is.s Oakland coupe. pass. ls-S BaATeil Sport Touring car. is-l Hudson passenger Touring. Iszs dstNeiI Tourns. 1sss Narven Touring. lszs BsseH Touring. As-l stsdebakef. pass. Touring.
 TERMS To SUIT PUEcnAsER HoSEfHAs AUTO SALES co. I7ss ARCH ST. TEL. sfsy.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
TATNIR co. MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Fafnir Bearing com pany will be held at the offices of the company on Friday, February IS, 1924 at $500 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Prison guards in intense blizzard near Jefferson City. Mo-. kill three escaped convict. from Missouri pcni- trniiarv.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Personal holdings Of late John r. Dodge. Detroit automobile maker are listed at s32,3i2,i42 and state of Michigan will got s93G,G53 In inhori- tancC taxes.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Father Hubert Dahmo. pastor of Roman Catholic church at Bridgeport. Conn. is shot and killed in crowded Main street by an unidentified man who escaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Rear Admiral Thomas Oliver Sel- fridge, retired, died at Washington.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Mir. Wilson made the explicit wish that no public official exercises be held at his funeral and burial it is authoritatiycly announced.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

hIPM0BILE touring rar In Al -nsT- nlschaHicsfys hss good fire. ana issLs good: f5ss tales ft. A C. Hsvss1. ss kIm 5t.s 'phons zf5s.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

FoHDs-F -FoRDs-FoRDs- ips3 Tudor Sedan. laz4 Touring. Ig2s Roadster. 1921 Coupe. 1929 Coupe. Few late model tourinss. ;1ao each. With light winter fn sifu wise purchaser wiil make a srnsIi down payment ana r0nngefes
 enjoying his ear
 AUToMOTIvE USED rAR
 EXCHANGE. ss ARCH ST. pHoTE ,-s.. OPEN EVENINGS AND sukD.rs
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Gandhi. Indian nationalist leader, reported seriously i'll has been re- leased from prison without conditions Bombay dispatch says.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

CHOICEST USED CARS IN TOWN i9s2 Buick sport touring. 1923 Buick sIort touring. ies0 Buick roadster. 1923 Ford roadster isss Hudton speedstef. 1917 Buick roadster. 1921 stephens touring. 1sii Studebaker touring. 1919 studebal lIcr sedan, 1-pass, stuJcbaker sedan. 7.pasa.
 NEW BRITAIN Bufck co.
 UsED CAR DEPT. ii6 ARCH ST. TEL. a6o1.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
TELECRAPHIC NEWS FLASHES

Cardinal Mcrcier pays tribute to Woodrow Wilson as man who was thorough in his honesty.
 
 Wire communication between east and west in the United States is scri- ousy impaired by blizzard that for u time isolated Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

Charles Herbert Lorermore Of New York city, secretary of the New York peace society is tho winner Of Box peace plan and receives check for $50. 900 at Philadelphia.