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The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29

upon water to wash away the gumbo
soil that chung to the wagon wheels ;
the splendid oyster-shell roads of
coast counties of the Southern states I;
Ormond beach sand road where the
automobile speed record was set the
salt roads of Great Salt lake. the des-
ert road below sea level in Death val
ley; the Columbia highway, that
Grand Corniche road Of the West; the
SusGuehanna road that fills the canal
which was expected to connect the
Mississippi valley and the Atlantic
coast; the Lehigh valley road that
runs downhill for 80 miles on an old
railroad grade; and the beautiful ave-
nues of New England where elms that
witnessed Indian massacres shade
fresh, white concrete; and many, many
others.
Highways That Were Highways.
Modern highways are conspicuous
for their few detours. If tree fell
across a narrow trail, If the brambles
got too thick, If wagons churned too
deep a mudhole, if a flood encroached
upon the path, If a forest fire clogged
the trace, the pioneer had to detour.
Sometimes there we're as many as five
or six paths parafleling each other,
now joining, now crossing, now part
ing.
Highways we call our modern
turnpikes although most of them are
low ways down a valley. Indians
knew both highways and low ways.
The latter were used only in summer.
Highways or ridge roads along the
watersheds were the favored lines Of
travel. How poorly they were marked
may be judged by the unfortunate in
cident of President Adams and his
wife losing their way in the forest
while approaching Washington n
Baltimore.
1.-THE Mohawk trail of today was the
old Iroquois trail on the watershed be-
tween Lake Erie and the Hudson and
Delaware river valleys and it connects
ed the sections of the Long House Of
the warning Five Nations. The Lakes
to Sea highway from Erie, Pa, to
Franklin is the old Venango trail to
the headwaters of the Ohio Later IT
was called Shun pike. The Lincoln
highway through Ohio follows for a
distance the Great trail, once the most
important travel route in the Middle
West connecting Pittsburgh and De-
troit The Atlantic and Pacific high
way in West Virginia follows the line
Of the bloody War Trail Of Nations
the Yellowstone trail In Ohio was the
Indians Lake Shore trail; the Kittan-
ming path, a wagon road for pioneers,
is incorporated into the William Penn
highway. In the Far West the Ore
gon trail is still the oregon trail, but
the Atlantic and Pacific highway fol-
lows the. original Santa Fe trail Over
the present Meridian trail from Waco,
Texas, to Wichita, Kans., were driven
the vast herds of cattle from south
Texas a thousand miles to the rail
head
1T has been suggested that the In
dams and buffalo probably used the
railroad, so closely does the line from
Grafton to Parkersburg, w. Va, fol-
low the old trail. Remnants of it may
still be seen, according to reports,
crossing the ridges directly over the
tunnels cut for the railroad"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29

lesser upthrusts forming the Cascade
range. They were imposing, but I'M
derwent glacial period on this his
toric battle-ground of the elements.
THE Oregon fault block again
gave way leveling the mountains, but
still again volcanic action ensued,
bringing into being Belknap peak
with its great expanses of lava and
smaller flows around the base Of
South Sister,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29

oline type such as is now turned out
by the camp goods factories, but wood
is scarce In many of our forest re
serves, and the path of easiest re-
sistance is to provide yourself with a
dependable stove with folding oven
attached. The gasoline stove is ideai,
particularly for short trips, and the
camp fire doesn't have to be disturbed
for meals,
Cooking Kit.
a complete cooking kit of aluminium
utensils nesting into the largest pan
makes for camp efficiency and occu-
pies the least room. Food should be
carried in tin cans and vacuum bot
tie comes in handy for hot lunch
along the way between camp grounds
or out on a hike.
Don't carry with you articles Of
value. It's far cheaper to invest in
a complete camp cooking outfit and
use it only for camping expeditions
than to leave some of the family sill
yer out in some remote part.
A water bag should be a part Of
the camp equipment, and extra gas
oline and oil carried on the rurning
board is a safeguard against trouble
and delay.
The lighter you travel, provided
you have the essentials along, the
easier it viii be on ear and passen-
gers and the more enjoyment you
will get from your expedition.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
Helpful Smile

New York. There's potent charm
In smile by Helen Wills. Charles
G. Lockwood, Just back from Paris,
was dreading an operation for appen-
dicitis. Helen visited him in the hos
pital and cheered him up so much
that he scarcely minded the surgery.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
Baseball Contests
a for Boys Planned

his ! lar on October II, 10
ht Philadelphia. The world
So5ss baseball teams will be
Nination of the American Lee
nationwide baseball program
which was launched this
yea the Legion's Americanism
comm gsion.
Championship teams Of four regions,
the Far West, the Middle West, Cen
trail and Eastern regions, will play off
the junior world series. The play will
be on the mornings of the above dates
and will take place during the ma
tional convention of the Legion at
Philadelphia, October II to 10.
The winning team will be given a
suitable trophy identifying it as the
worlds champion boys baseball team.
Organization of the Junior All-Amer-
lean Baseball league was authorized
at the last national convention of the
American Legion. The National Anna
teur Athletic federation co-operated
with the Legion in launching the boys
league. The plans provide for cham
pionship contests in local communities,
in congressional districts, in states, In
sections, in regions and finally in the
junior world series at the Legion con-
vention.
More than 1000 boys teams have
been entered in the league throughout
the nation and many hundreds more
are expected to enter.
Teams now organized under the
sponsorship of churches, Industrial
plants, commercial firms, boy scouts,
etc, are cooperating with the Lee
gion's baseball program and are enter
ing the league.
"Good craftsmanship among our
American boys as 1t relates to and
makes good citizenship is the chief
motive behind the Legion's baseball
program. declared Frank G. Cross,
director of the national Americanism
commission of the Legion.
The Playground and Recreation As
ISOLATION of America is cooperating
In the plan and recently contacted 800
interested persons in several hundred
cities, urging them to cooperate in
forming leagues.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
SchooIboys Make Novel
Safety Street Device

To insure motorists observing the
sign, "SchooI Street. SLOW Down,
Ia front of their schoolhouse. boys Of
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
CatapuIting Test Of Looming Annphibian Plane

The Looming amphban taking Off gracefully
bird exhibition Washington air station
the Wilbur and
officials The plane flies from
a either land water.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

through. Every board of public works since he has been in the coun- lcil brought n reports the night e: the meeting. The board was re questeI to lave these reports type written so they would be legible and the request was compiled with.
 He has never detected any board
 attempting to railroad any measure through, he said Councilman Sab
 lotsky replied that the matter of sidewalks on Newington avenue was not familiar to him and part of the section affected in the ward he rep .resents. Councilman Larson investi~ gated the matter and credit is due him for bringing the true situation to the attention of the council, he declared. ...
 The meeting adjourned after session lasting half an hour. Coun- cilman Sablotsky saying he is satis- fled with the decision to have the reports printed and in the hands Of the council members at least two days prior 10 meetings at which they are to be acted on.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

have also enrolled in the reserve corps a selected body of uea who are qualified by experience to ace as inspectors.
 At the ammunition arsenals we have equipment and facilities for producing considerable quantity of ammunition. which In emergency would be operated at capacity"
 The speaker said he believed this would result in the elimination of much confusion which the United States experienced during the World war.
 Due to lack Of a trained re- serve" said General Ruggles, it was. necessary to place In positions of responsibility temporary officers with little conception of the re- quirements of the materials for which they were responsible. The broad background necessary to know what effect changes made in a particular component would have on the functioning of the con- pleted article was almost entirely lacking
 Due to the same condition or lack of previous training there were many assignments of personnel to positions which they were entirely unfltted by temperament to fill with success"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
Claims Breach of Trust
 In Real Estate Deal

Suit for s5,ooo has been brought by Joe Bernstein of this city. through Attorney Monroe s. Cor don. against Stanley M. Smith, Plainville realtor. The plaintiff al- leges breach of trust agency. He claims that Smith was appointed agent to purchase plot of land in Plainville. Bernstein claims that instead of purchasing the land for the plaintiff, Smith bought it for himself and then offered to resell at profit to himself of s4,Ooo.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- witz served the papers and the writ is returnable in the superior court, Hartford, the first Tuesday of October.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
ORDNANCE DEPT. GETS COOPERATION
Gen. Ruggles Explains Plans in
 Event of New War

New Haven, Sept. LP - Plans of the ordinance department of the United States government were sketched In an address here today by Brlgadier General C. L. H. Rug gles, assistant chief Of ordnance, before members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers attending the machine tool exhibit at the Sheffield Scientific school of Yale university.
 The speaker declared that the government required the' assistance of the practical manufacturer in solving the problems of working out designs and specifications in the manufacture of artillery am- munition for use in time of war.
 Saying that the district office sys- tenn which functioned during the latter part of the World war was being continued as an essential part of the governments plans for sane specifications and intelligent inspection of ammunition, General Ruggles continued: The manufac- turers who have agreed to make ordnance materials, should we be so unfortunate as to become en- gagged in another war, are showing al excellent spirit of cooperation.
 The result is we are receiving much constructive criticism of our drawings, specifications and inspec- ton methods.
 For the most part, the district organizations are being recruited | from experienced men who live in those districts and who know most | of the manufacturers with whom they will be dealing in case of emergency. "e
 Many of these men are prepar- ing themselves for ordnance work by ad,ng some time each year at o.cving ground or govern ment arsenal.
 Tn addition to these men, we
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

Yiddish chorus, and Bye Bye Blackbird." Fran Frey also sang a new number, My Small Town Baby" which. we presume. is one Of his compositions. We don't care as much for 1t as we did for Corn fed Indiana Girl" though.
 George and his band will be away from the Hotel Pennsylvania for two weeks, beginning now or next Mon day, we forget which. Maybe they will be on the air next Friday eve ming and maybe they won't. We don't remember. At any rate, Georges Atlantic City band which has been broadcasting from WPG for the past month or so, will be in- stalled at the Pennsylvania and will present the programs over WIZ while the first string bunch Is on tour through Pennsylvania and New I ork state.
 That's all for today, thanks,
 P. E. L.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
.SIDETRACK JAZZ,
 FLE|7ZER'S APPEAL
Give Real Music a Chance, He
 Urges Exchange Club
Pleading that jazz music be side

Pleading that jazz music be side of the masters a fair chance to be appreciated, M. H. Fleitzer presented an interesting talk on Music" at a meeting of the Exchange club last night at the Burritt hotel
 He brought out that Thomas A. photograph gave to the American public the chance to hear and to appreciate good music. and that the
 more recent popularization of the
 radio has been big step in the mak- ing of music lovers among the citi- zens of the United States. Music be- ing the language of the universe, 1t should have a place in everyone's life, he stated. He begged these present to give real music a chance 10 prove it's worth by sidetracking jazz for time.
 MT. Fleitzer dwelt atlength on the music of stringed instruments, espe- cially that of the violin. since he has been a violinist for the past 24 years and is an active member of the New Britain Musical club. He told of the value of old violins, stating that the beautiful tone of these in- struments is due to the quality of varnish used by those who made them. The formula of the various kinds of varnish died with the an- cient craftsmen, he said.
 He told about the faking of antique violins, general at this time, and spoke of an instance where a traveller in Europe obtained a really valuable cello for sum equivalent to about SIS in American money, this instrument being valued at S5,000 at the present time. This case, however, was a rare one, he said, since nearly all of the genuine an- tique instruments have been ac- counted for
 The meeting last evening was well attended, the sesion being marked by the return of Rev. Samuel A. Fiske of Berlin, who has just re- turned from an European tour Upon Rev. MT. Fiske's entrance the members welcomed him with cheers and he was given a seat of honor at the speakers table. When called upon to reply to the welcome &C., corded him, he said the best part of going awaw is returning to home and friends. He promised to tell about his trip at a future meeting.
 Allan Sutcliffe of Philadelphia, member of the club, was welcomed by the assembled group and he was also seated at the speakers table.
 President Edward Christ an nounced that Charter Night" will be observed in East Haddam on 17 and he urged all mem- bers to attend this affair.
 Secretary Albert N. Scripture re- ported concerning the boy who is being supported at Lichfield by the club. It was voted to sustain the expenses of the lad for the re- mainder of the calendar year.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

In connection with the annual D. o. K. x. convention at Portland. Maine. last Friday and Saturday. Miss Ruth Hart, daughter Of Po- lice Chief and Mrs. W. c. Hart. has taken place on the faculty of . Bristol school. She graduated from the State Normal school In June.
 Ruth Goodrich Horton will re. sume teaching singing Wednesday. Sept. 18th, Room s17. Booths block. For appointments call 1267 or call at studio Wednesdays.--adyt.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital this morning to Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Shimansky of 75 Grove street.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Anthony Buffa of 1o1 Glen street at New Britain General hos- pital this morning.
 Traffic Officer Delbert veley re- stunned duty today after his annual vacation.
 The police were notified today of the return of the operators license VI JpstplI <hh ol IAs iildH StItel,
 P. W. Williams of s5 Lincoln street notified the police today of the theft of spare tire from his automobile. which was parked near the New Britain Institute on High street last night.
 The police are Investigating complaint by Primo Nallrianin of 4eS Myrtle street that an automobile struck him and cut his head and the driver failed to stop.
 Martha Chapter, No. 21, o. E. S., will hold regular meeting tomor- row evening at 1880.
 George Schmitt sold today his three family house on Lyons street to Harry Milkowitz. Milkowitz sold to Schmitt the lot on Lincoln street which he recently purchased of Mrs. Ruth Howard. Both transactions were handled by the Rabinow. Raschkow Real Estate Co.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

when he first hit upon the idea of
 compelling the printing of all re- ports to the council. The council
 man replied that at the meeting at
 which s7,000 was appropriated for investigation Of the sewer disposal
 matter. he allowed 1t to pass without | comment, only to learn later that
 S12,000 had previously been spent. The alderman then asked of the councilman is familiar with the
 purpose for which the money was voted and the latter repeated what the city engineer told him about it.
 Alderman Judd remarked that Councilman Sablotsky did not ques- ton the non publication of reports of the board of public works last year (under democratic admins .tration.) At this point. Councilman Boyle interjected his objection and the discussion was discontinued.
 Repartee Over Glen Street
 Later, the matter of the Glen street pavement came up and Alder man Judd told Councilman Sablot- sky he did not even know the loca- ton of Glen street the night it was under discussion. He said the coun- cilman referred 10 Glen street as a pocket street, evidently thinking West Pearl street was under discus sion. "0h, yes, I knew where it was" the councilman replied.
 Well, aside from whether you had advance notice that the money was to be spent on Glen street. don't you think it was good business to pave it." asked Alderman Talk.
 No sir" Councilman Sablotsly and Alderman Maerz. democratic leader, replied In unison.
 T don't think 1t was good busi- ness" Councilman Sablotsky con- tinued, out talking Alderman Maerz. but I admit 1t was a good piece of politics. You can bet that If Mir. Rackliffe had not erected those apartment houses on Glen street, the street today would be just as 1t was before"
 "Yes, and 1t was nice politics, wasn't 1t, when I got Elm street and Hartford avenue paved in the Sixth Ward, last year, when Frank Conlon was chairman" old Gredd re- marked.
 Alderman Judd asked Councilman If the latter was present at the informal discussion on the budget before 1t came before the council for action and the council man said he was absent. "Oh, you admit you neglected to attend 2" Alderman Judd asked. "No, I did not neglect to attend. I worked that night, otherwise I would have at tended" came the reply.
 Didn't let His Slice
 Alderman Falk asked Councilman Sablotsky If tho latter did not know the Glen street matter was to be acted on prior to the meeting at which it came up and the reply was Positively not" You fellows may have cut it up the night before. but | did not get slice of it"
 Alderman Judd said lie has been | l member of the council three years and he believes nobody can point to l I single matter that was railroaded |
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
City Items
Delicious Sandwiches at Crowelrs

Delicious Sandwiches at Crowell's 8 -advt.
 Day school. two sessions, sl7: 3 months in advance, si5. Night school, 3 nights weekly. ss. All books and supplies free. Connecd- cut Business college.-advt.
 Smith Business School, day school s15. night school s5, books and sup plies free.-adv.
 The New Britain Council of Civic clubs will meet next Monday after noon at 4:30 o'clock in Room BPS. City Hall. Plans for the winter will be discussed.
 Hira Temple, D. O. K. K, Knights of Pythias, was awarded third prize in the drill competition held
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
HIT SECRET SOCIETIES
Texas Democrats Adopt Plank Op- posing Political Activities of Such Organizations.

San Antonio, Texas, Sept I4'- A resolution condemning activities of secret societies in the affairs and politics of Texas, has been included in the platform adopted by state democratic convention delegates.
 Adoption of the resolution follow cd an address at the convention here last night by Attorney General Dan Moody who defeated Governor Mir fam A. Ferguson for renomination, declaring he was openely opposed to the Ku Klux klan. He previously expressed a desire that any klan members holding state office would resign.
 Moody's opponents charged that the klan supported him in the re- cent primaries.
 The women's organization adopted a resolution denying that Mrs. Fer Gusons defeat In the primary was a setback to woman suffrage. The resolution charged that James F.. husband of the governor, had dictated state policies. m <yv
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
Gas Pressure Makes
 Women Nervous

move every day. Adlerika brings GU. much additional matter which might cause trou- ble. Don't waste time with pills or tablets but let Adlerika give your stomach and bowels QUICK relief.
 What Doctors Say.
 Dr. c. Eggers reports Adierika is the best medicine he has used in 37 yeara
 Dr. W. II. Bernhart writes he could net get along h hls practice without Adlerika.
 Dr. J. J. Weaver, doctor for 50 yearR. says he knows no medicine better than Adlerika.
 Dr. L. Langlois prescribes Adlerika regus larly with GOOD effect.
 J. E. Puckett writes: After usint Ad. lerika I fsell better than for 20 yNars. AWFUL impurities were eliminated from my system"
 Adlerika Is a big surprise to people who have used only ordinary bowel and stom- ach medicines because of its REAL and quick action. Sold by leading druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08

Many women, who have stomach trouble a"e bothered just as Mrs. A. Smith was. She writes that gas from undigested food caused heart palpitat!on and constipation and made her very nervous. After taking the mixture of buckthorn bark. slycerine, etc. (known as Adlerika) she Is we'll
 Many people keep the OUTSIDE body clean but let their INSIDE body stay full of gas and polsons. Give the inside REAL cleansing with the mixture of buck thorn bark, glyceriue, etc. as sold under the name of Adlerika. This acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel. eliminates meta bolic poisons and removes old matter which you never thought was in your sys- tenn and which caused sour stomach. ner- vousness. sleeplessenss, heodache, etc.
 Whenever you eat too much heavy food. let Adlerika REMOVE the undigested sur plus and leave you feeling fine. ONE spoonful relieves GAS and takes away that full. bloated feeling. Even If your bowels
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
Girls Loue Mew
 Wonderful Powder

You will not have a shiny nose now. A very fine, pure new French Process Powder is all the rage. Keeps shine away precipitation hardly affects it. Lines or pores don't show. Looks like natural skin and gives a beautiful complexion. Get box today It is called MELLO-GLO. At the Boston Store and Raphael's Dept. Store.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
BOY SCOUT NOTES

Boy Scout Troop 2 of Newington will meet tonight. The troop Is planning @ scout cabin and has several schemes under way for raising the necessary funds. Trooy 4 of the Center church will hold its first regular meeting of the 1926-1927 season at 7:So o'clock Friday evening.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-08
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Avitable of Southington have announced the engagement of their daughter. Rose Louise, to John S. Mattola ot 136 Beaver street this city. The date for the wedding has not been announced.