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New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
7. v. (. 4. NOTES

The Current Events class closed It's sessions last week and will not meet again until next fall. Miss Lords Bible class meets this week and next on Tuesday evening from GRO 10 7;SO, supper being served to members at o'clock
 Tonight at 7;SO. there will be meeting of the special committee to plan for the next get-together of the Office Girls clubs,
 The Silver Bay club meets on Wednesday evening, supper at 6. followed by a program in charge of the secretaries, The Silver Bay City conference meets this year from July fl to 24. Delegates will be chosen in the near future to rep resent the local association at this conference.
 The high school class continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday eve- rings from 7:15 to 9. Miss Proctor has been compelled, owing 10 other work, to give up the teaching of English and History. Her place is being filled most acccptahy by Miss Lee Bryant of the Elihu Burritt Junior high school
 There is to ha a swimming meet next Monday evening at 7:S0, for the girls in swimming classes and their friends. Miss Josephine Rathbone and Miss Priscilla Bones of the state normal school staff, will be the judges.
 The schedule for the week follows:
 Tuesday, health class, 73o to S:SO D. m. to 6, swimming for juniors to 9, swimming for seniors.
 Wednesday, 2:5o to 8, class for women. evening classes 6;3o to 2 Plunging in the afternoon from 3 te 5.
 Thursday, 1, Normal school girls [ 10 2, senior plunging.
 Friday, 2;30 to 3, class for wom' en. Evening classes from 6;30 to g | Senior plunging from to In tht | afternoon.
 Saturday, dancing classes from to 10:30. Junior swimming classe' from 9:15 to 1G:15. Junior plung ing from 1915 to F.
 Private lessons may now be ar ranged for by appointment witt Miss Fossett.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
City Items

street celebrated her 14th birthday yesterday afternoon with a party at her home, A number of her friends were present and enjoyed games and refreshments. Miss Knapp received many gifts.
 Gulbransen played pianos at Morans' adv,
 Stanley women's Relief Corps will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at Odd Eel lows hall.
 The regular meeting of Star of Good Will lodge, O. s. B.. will be held tonight in Jr, O. U, A. M. hall.
 The Y. w. II. A. will hold card party instead of the regular meet ing tomorrow night.
 Home cooked luncheons. Crowell's. -advt.
 The Baby Conference will be held, as usual. Tuesday afternoon. 2:30 to 4:S0, at the Burritt chapel, 61 Cherry street Mothers in the N- cinity are invited 10 bring their babies to see how much they have gained.
 Victrolas, Pianos, Radio at Morans. -advt.
 The Junior Aid of the Methodist church will meet In the ladies' par Tor at the church Thursday after noon to hem towels for the local hospital.
 Laurel Court, O. of A. sewing so- ciety, will meet Tuesday from 10 to 4;So o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. Tyler IT Main street.
 The condition of Mrs. Orlando Sheldon, who has been seriously i'll at her home on South High street, is reported as being much improved.
 Mrs. William Dagle will entertain members and friends of Stella Re- bekah lodge tomorrow afternoon al 2:30 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall.
 Lovisy Moore Tent, No. 12, Daugh- ters of Veterans, will hold a regular meeting in odd Fellows hall Sat urda yevening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Ada Smith of $50 West Mair street will entertain the members oi the A. I. O., Daughters of St George, at her home Thursday aft ernoon.
 A son, Ross Allen Merigold, wa, born March P. to Mir. and Mrs Ralph R. Merigold of 5s4 Aller street.
 Vincent P. Cenci has returned tc Tufts college after spending th' spring vacation with his parents fl this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
COAST GUARD CAPTURES \ BOOZE LADEN VESSEL
Crew of t8 Men offers No Resis- E tance 10 Capture of
 H S150,000 Cargo.

New York, March o5.--The Steamship Robert C, Clowry. with a liquor cargo of an estimated value of s150,0OO, and a crew of 16 men, was seized Saturday night in Am prose Channel by Coast Guards, it was learned today when the vessel was brought 10 the Battery. The l6 prisoners. including Capt. Daniel O'Connor of New York, were locked up in a police station 10 await hear tng tomorrow.
 The seized steamship was West ern Union cable ship until 1t WIS sold a few months ago, The certiti- cate of enrolment and license of the vessel showed tho present owner 10 be Charles W. Forster of Manhattan,
 The steamer was bound for New York when seized, the coast guards said. The crew made no resistance
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
Dawes Plans to Make
 Three Speeches in April

Chicago, March 22.-Nice-Presi- Bent Charles c. Dawes, who arrived Aome from Washington yesterday with Mrs. Dawes, to spend the sum- naer, will make three addresses next aonth. General Dawes declined to give any interviews on his ideas on She senate over which he presides.
 His first scheduled address is for April IS before patriotic gathering in Boston, in connection with the observance of the anniversary of the battle of Lexington and Concord. His ancestor, William Dawes, rode with Paul Revere. On April q he will speak at the annual luncheon of the Associated Press in New York city and he vii laddress the Gridiron club in Washington on April 2S.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
OFFICERS TRANSFERRED
Captain osterhause Becomes Captain of Portsmouth Navy Nard-Cap- tain Owens to War College.

Washington, March cS.--Captain Hugo w. nsterhaus, now al the Naval War college at Newport, today was designated captain of the Ports mouth navy yard, Captain Charles T. Owens. now captain Of the yard goes 10 the war college.
 Captain Osterhaus, with Captain Robert L. Berry. in charge of the naval recruit office in New York, were involved in charges that cer- tain war college information had been published some weeks ago, and '. naval court of inquiry investigated She matter. The report of that tn- cuiry, which has been kept in confl- dence. is before Secretary Wilbur awaiting final action.
 IL has not been disclosed whether disciplinary action is contemplated.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
CHARGE IS NOLLED

Stamford. March 23.-The case Of manslaughter against Frederick S. Stewart of this city was nolled in the city court today on recommendation of the prosecuting attorney. He was arrested following a fatal accident March 19 when his machine struck and killed Thomas Derby, aged five years. Stewart was eXonerated from criminal responsibility by Coroner Phelan.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
K. OF C. BULLETIN OUT

The March edition of 'The Re- hinder" published by the house committee of Daly council No. 12, K. of C., has come off the press in a more matured manner than ever before. The bulletin now presents itself as a paper of four columns and a sheaf of advertising. Ar ticles appear in 1t pertaining to the council and Kaceydom as a whole and many of them make interesting reading. This Is the third appear ance of the bulletin In Volume No. 1.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
BERLIN NEWS
(Coninued from Page Seven)

church on Tuesday evening, March 31. Everybody is invited to attend and spend the evening. Mrs. R. O.. Clark will act as hostess. From 8 to g o'clock there will be an enter tainment, consisting of monologues. readings. vocal and instrumental solos and duets and selections by the rural quartette of Pumpkin Gen. ter. From to 10 o'clock a pro- gressive spinning contest has been planned. with prizes for the winners. this to be followed by refreshments.
 MT. and Mrs. William Holigan of Southington were the guests of rela- tives in town Sunday.
 Edward Porter of Hartford spent Sunday at his home on Wilcox ave- nue.
 The library will be open Wednes- day afternoon from 3:30 to 5 o'clock for the exchange of books.
 The district deputy grand chan cellor of Knights of Pythias of East Hartford will visit Mattabessett lodge Tuesday evening. Members are requested to attend meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
HELD IN SM,OO0 BAIL
Hingham Man Arrested Following Probably Fatal Shooting of Man Victim is Not Likely to Live.

Abingdon, Mass. March 23. - Dominic D'Agastino of Hingham, ar rested yesterday after Peter Ramsey of Bingham had been shot and prob ably fatally wounded by man un- known to him, was held in $20,000 bonds In district court here today on charges of assault with intent to murder and breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. Phy- sicians at Weymouth hospital said Ramsey had slight chance for re- covery.
 Ramsey. while working about his garden, was accosted by four drunk en men, and when he ran away two of the strangers opened fire. Shots were also fired at Ramsey's wife.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
REISCHBANK REPORT
The Associated Press.

By The Assoclated Press.
 Berlin, March 23.-The annual report of the reischbank for 1924 shows gross profit of 307,00O,000 marks and a net profit of 122,000.- 900 marks, in which the federal government shares to the extent of 55,000,000 marks.
 The reichsbank now boasts of 4s,- 3s0 individual accounts, which is more than double the number at the outbreak of the war. The prosper ity of the bank during the past year is accounted for by its extensive credit operations and high interest 'ates
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
TWO KILLED BY GAS

Passaic, N. J., March 23.-Louis E.lasick, a rubber miller worker, and his three years old daughter Victor ia, were found dead of gas poisoning yesterday morning in their home. Two other daughters, Hermina, five. and Jennie, eight, also were overcome.
 A defective gas fixture was re- sponsibIe for their deaths, the po- lice said.
 Only of IS canary birds in the home survived.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
PaOnessa Not Anxious
 To Take Party Reins

Mayor A. M, Paonessa whose name has been mentioned as q suc- cessor to John F, II. Keevers as chairman of the democratic town committee. will probably decline the chairmanship as he feels the duties of his office will require so much of his time that he cannot afford to accept the committee chalrmanship.
 Registrar Thomas J, Smith, an- other whose name Is being men. toned, favors going through the spring campaign without perfecting the committee organization and elect chairman next spring.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23

llminary to relinquishing his post as assistant to the attorney general, a position he has held since Noyem- Der, 1922.
 Mir. Seymoud. who served ap- proximately 200 days at acting at- torney general, will return to Coium- bus, Ohio, tomorrow night to re- sume the practise of law.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
RESTAURANT ATTACHED

Booth & Buckley of New York city, today brought suit against E. J. Dyer a Church street restaura- teur for $1,200 to recover on a con- ditional bill of sale held on fixtures in Dyer's place of business, The restaurant has been placed under attachment by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
BEATEN BY BANDITS
Trenton Jewcler Severely Mauled by Two Armed Men Who Escape With $8,000 fin Gems.

Trenton, N. J., March 23.--Gems valued at s6,oOO today were stolen from a jewelry store after the own CT, Samuel Feher had been severely beaten by two armed men. The rob bers escaped fin an automobile.
 Feher was sweeping the floor when one of the bandits entered. ex- blaming that he wanted to purchase a ring. While Feher's back was turned, he says, another man enter cd and locked the door. After Feher had compiled with the orders, one of the men felled him.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
TO HAVE SUNSHINE PARTY

A party will be held by the Ca nonicus branch of the Sunshine so- ciety at the home of Mrs. Charles F. Scott at 1493 Stanley street to- morrow afternoon. Between 75 and so are expected to attend. A spe- cial trolley will leave the center at 2:22 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
Retiring Assistant
 Postmaster Makes Call

Washington. March 23.-A. T. Seymour called on President Cool idge today to pay his respects pre-
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
Grandmother Knew
There Was Nothing So Good for Conpestion and CoLds as Mustard

But the ld-fashioned mustard plaster burned and blistered while 1t acted. Get the relief and help that mustard plasters gave, without the plaster and without the blister.
 Musterole does 1t. It is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mus tard. It is scientifically prepared, so that it works wonders.
 Gently massage Musterole in with the ,finger-tips. See how quickly it bringsre- lief-how speedily the pain disappears.
 Try Musterole for sore throat, bron- tehitis, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges- Ition, pleurisy, rheumatism, lunbago, lpains and aches of the back or joints, Isprains, sore muscles, bruises, chil- iblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest lit may prevent pneuronla). I To Mothers: Musterole is also \ made in milder form for \ babies and small children. ] Ask for Children's Musterole. 8 35c and 65c. jars and tubes; hos S pital size, $500. l. IE[z!l|7ilz!l j j ] 5; i|;i|' TNu usLSs '-'S'
 Better than q nustard plaster
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23
City Advertisement
NOTICE

NOTICE, New Britain, Conn., March 23, 1925.
 The selectmen and Town Clerk will be in session in City Hall, West Main street, for the purpose of mak- spg voters
 Saturday, March 2Sth, and Mon- Gay, March 3o, 1925, from g a. m. So ?. m, each day.
 MICHAEL. T. KERWIN, JOHN BALDYGA.
 LEWIS W. LAWYER,
 SeleCtmen ALFRED L. THOMPSON,
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23

HUDSON ESSEX USED GAR DEPT.- 1923 Maxwell sport touring. 1s.t Ford coupe. -t'' . 1923 Maxwell touring. 1s24 Chsyrolet { pass. touring. 1924 Hudson spsedster. 1928 Hudson pass. sedan. 1923 Essex cab.
 1923 Studebaker touring. Is25 Essex coach.
 1923 Buick pass. sedan, 1sa3 Ford touring. 1924 Ford touring. 1e2l Maxwell club sedan. 1923 studsbaker light 6 eoups.
 and many others.
 THE HoNEYMAN AUTO SALES O., st iss ARCH ST. TEL. 2lts. .. "0AYs THL in,D ADS
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23

BETTER USED CARS 1924 Coupe (ow mileage) S43S. -' 1924 Tudor $500. .., 1923 Tourings. s20o to $500. 1922 Tourings, $125 to SIS. RUNABoUTs AND TOURINGS ALL YEARS
 ALL PRICES oldsmobile touring in beautiful con. dition. s35o. ELMER AUTOMOBILE co. :. 72 MAIN ST. TEL. 1SlS. POPULAR FORD DEALERS
New Britain herald., 1925-03-23

BRING THIS ADVERTISEMENT WITH GOOD FOR 10 DOLLARS IN TRADE BARGAINs;--
 1923 Cleveland. 1922 oakland sedan, . 1923 Ford coupe.
 1s24 oakland touring.
 1922 Overland '4' and Chevrolet. 1924 Dodge coupe. 1918 Dodge touring. .,- 1924 Maxwell touring.
 1929 Lexington sport touring. 1921 oakland roadster. 1924 Ford touring.
 1923 Gray touring. EASY TERMS TRADES CONSIDERED
 AARON G. COHEN. INC. 1s5 PARK ST, HARTFORD, CONN.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01

color introduced in details Cf the dress
or in accessories worn with il
The white skirt, usually plated and
made OF silk crepe. wool or rayOn ma
terials. maintains its important position
for street and sports wear and is worn
with slipOn blouse Of gay printed silk
showing colored patterns on a white
ground White crepe de chine with
printed border designs in high colors
Is used for these blouses- which are
made with short kimono sleeves, the
border appearing ar the bottom OF the
blouse All white blouses OF crepe de
chine prove themselves useful for
either sports or other wear One of
these, with q white plated skirt is
shown in the picture. worn with
scarf and hat. set Of printed silk The
ends OF the scarf are finished with
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01
Care in Beautifying
Grounds Means Much

In planting il is well TO follow some
simple rules Avoid scattered effect
Of plants; it is better TO plant them
In groups Frame and mass the sides
and corners and angles. Put larger
specimens in the background. with
smaller plants In front Keep the
midground open Secure uniformity
in thickness. variety, size. shape and
color by the right combinations Of
plants, picking ont those that har-
monte foliage, fruits and general
structure. In general 1t Is better TO
use native shrubs, trees and vines In
great abundance and use scarcely
not at all-the imported. introduced
and foreign plants. In general 1t Is
better 10 avoid e1otics- Use vines for
porches and piazzas, TO make the
house look at home Keep the lawn
open. broad, clean and clear OF flower
beds Do not use kettles, boilers or
boats even though they are pretty
when filed with flowers Most Of
these things are out OF place in the
front yard
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01

the matter OF clothing their feet thu
We stand in need OF terms less matter
of-facr than shoes or footwear to
describe the creations that bootmak-
ers are turning out
Kid Is the favorire medium for tho
graceful and dainty footwear which
distinguishes the summer season
Practically all the shoes for street
wear or for afternoon are made OF II
and also many Of the dressier types
for evening The new models prove
very fartering 10 the feet made with
toes q shade more rounded and heels
a rriie higher than they have been
ali feet look small in them Styles
are conservative and elegant with
many attractive combinations OF
leather 10 give them interest. and end
less variation OF the strap slipper and
oxford 10 choose from The handsome
pumps of black kid trimmed with q
shaped hand OF white kid shown here
worn with q crepe afternoon frock.
are typical OF present styles n the
slippers at the right the pinnacle Of
summer comfort and style Is achieved
in brown kid worn with six hose to
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01
Community
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Experts Say Average
Village Lacks Beauty

Nearly 20,OO0,OOO persons In the
United States, or about one-ffth Of
the population. live In villages, and
O'0oO.oo0 farming people use these
villages for purposes Of business, edu-
cation, religion, health and social we'll
being. Yet these centers Of rural pop
ulation are usually unattractive and
often very ugly. Villages In other coun-
tries are generally much superior to
those Of the United States in design,
In the character Of their streets and
public buildings, and In their approach
Is and recreation spots. A start, how
ever, has been made toward beautify-
ing the American village, says the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
Some examples Of leadership in this
respect are recorded by the depart
ment, which has been studying the
problem Of village planning from the
standpoint Of its Importance to the
rural community and particularly to
the farmer.
II Is more as a buying than as q
selling place that the farmer makes
use Of the village. In marketing his
principal products he generally deals
with some large distributing center.
But he purchases his household sup
plies in the village. He goes there for
amusement and for social purposes
generally. His children often 90 10
school there An attractive village,
says the department. Is an important
influence in stabilizing farm life and in
counteracting the attractions which
cities have for the young people Of
the farms. AS the farmers chief point
OF contact with outside interests. the
village can make a big contribution TO
the happiness Of farm life, even IL It
be considered from no other stand
point than the fact that ii Is the place
where the farmer spends large part
Of his income
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01
Benefit of HOMECOMING

More than one-half the homes in
the United States are owned by men
who make less than $1,000 a year." de-
clared W. D. Carter. former president
Of the New York State League OF Saw
ings and Loan Associations 1T is es-
timated that approximately 90 per cent
Of those who build or buy a home do
not pay for it outright st the start
Habits OF thrift. economy, and self
denial established and practiced in
saving 10 meet the monthly payments
by which the home is paid for are
among the greatest benefits of owning
q home"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01

was Martha Wayles SHELTON The mar
rage was happy and gave him one
son and five daughters His wife died
In 1852.
This little house will be restored
So will its companion house, replica,
on the other side Of the lawn The
first one was later used TO accom-
modate guests. The second one was
where Jefferson had his law office and
kept the accounts Of bis estate Trad1-
ton says that he sometimes used It as
q refuge from his hordes of visitors
and guests
Here was buried Thomas Jefferson.
author Of the Declaration of American
Independence, of the Statute OF vir-
ginia for Religious Freedom. and the
Father of the University OF Virginia
This was the inscription. In accord
ance with Jefferson's wish. on the orig
inal obelisk over his grave. Congress,
in 1882, replaced this with one more
ornate. The original now stands on
the campus of the University Of Mis-
souri, at Columbia-a site within the
Louisiana purchase made from France
during Jefferson's administration
Thomas Jefferson's fame, based upon
his actual service TO his country, Is
secure. For this reason the promotion
Of a Jefferson cult, which apparently
seeks TO make of him q superman. Ii
deprecated by many.
For example: Jefferson was not the
author" OF the Declaration of hide
dependence. The committee of i've, ap-
pointed by congress TO prepare the
document, instructed him to draft 1t.
He put into words sentiments and
phrases which were on every mans
lips. as is shown by the Mecklenburg
Declaration Of May 20, HIS. The COM
mittee revised Jefferson's draft; con-
gress amended its revision Of his draft
The American people, articulate
through congress. was the real author
Of the Declaration Of Independence.
Again: The Louisiana purchase from
France in 1903 of the territory between
the Mississippi and the Rockies was 4
stepping stone In the march Of the
American people across the continent
But Jefferson was a secondary factor
,nly. His ENJOYS TO France had au-
hority TO buy the mouth Of the Mis-
'isippi for 100000. Napoleon forced
hem to agree to buy the Louisiana
erritory for s15.0oO.O0o. The whole
ieal was unconstitutional. Jefferson
vas aghast. The East almost seeded !
rom the Union. But congress had to /
atty the purchase. to save the terri
DRY from Great Britain-which was
baked In its designs on
his western empire by Andrew Jack
on, January s, 1915. at New Orleans, |
ne of the decisive Battles" of Amer
"a and OF the world
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01
For Tree Planting

With attention and care. trees Of
small size will thrive in small patches
of soil where larger trees. with their
spreading root systems. might Ian
guish, says the American Tree associa-
ton of Washington. in urging you TO
join the tree-planting army. The eff
feet of these formally pruned trees Il
dignified and decorative, and gives q
fine touch Of green TO a street lined
with high-class shops or handsome
houses in solid rows For a two-cent
stamp the association will send you
tree-plsnting suggestions.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-07-01
"Grounds" Mean Much

The front lawn and the back yard
In some ways are an index to the
home. and most persons believe that If
the grounds" in front and rear Of the
home are untidy there Is some indif-
feren. housekeeping in the dining
room. kitchen and basement Let US
show the neighbors that we are as
skillful with the rake and paint brush
as with golf clubs and tennis rackets.
and that not all our energy is e1pend-
ed in talking Of the greater need for
civic spir,t.-Indianapolis News