New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 7, 1915, Page 5

BER 7, 1015. You can have a COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS GRAFONOLA OUTFIT sent to your home (or anywhere you say) and ¢n Christmas morning if you wish, for only a small initial ment. pay- Balance can be paid, at you convenience, after the Holidays. We can give you an fit that will just fit pocketbook and on out- your spe- cial Christmas terms. BRODRIB & . WHEELER 138 MAIN STREET, HALLINAN BLDG. Easy Terms Others From $15 Up. RAILROADS ARE BIG FACTOR INWAR TIME Existence of U. 8. Probably Would Depend on Them, Says Dixon New York, Dec. 7.—The existence of the United States as a nation, in the event of war, would probably de- ® pgnd upon the ability of railroad systems to transport large bodies of troops and quantities of supplies witn speed and precision, according to statements made by George Dallas Dixon, “our condition ' of prepared- traffic, of the Pennsylvania railroad, in an address before the Internation- rade Conference here yesterday. Mr. Dixon said that aside from abundant commercial reasons for the conservation and encouragement of railroad systems, especially those operating in the interior, the proper establshment and maintenance of large and modern systems all over the country was a military resource, a “vital element in preparedness be- yond the possibility of expression in terms of money. H Preparedness Vital Question. “If the word should be flashed over this country that war had been declared and that the United States was about to enter into a conflict with another world power,” said Mr. Divon, “our condition of prepared- ness would at once become imme- diately the most vital question before the American people. “War has not been declared. Bu: we have been compelled to consider possibilities and national prepared- ness is being given much thought. One of its most important phases, propably its most important, has been overlooked by the majority. I refer to transportation. Means Good Railroads. “One of the great matters involved is adequate preparation for the mo- bilization and co-ordination of the internal resources of the country. This means good railroads. Not mere- ly s good as we have now, but bet- ter. “Suppose that a hostile army was about to invade our land. Can we exaggerate the importance that would then attach to an internal al transportation system at the highest state of efficiency, with every facility ; rgady to render the maximum of ser- | vice in rapid assembling of troops, movement of munitions and ir'.x‘a.h.s1.)()r'.la,1:icfl‘l of supplies. | Valuabie Beyond Money. i “There are, to be sure, abundant commercial reasons why it would ‘well repay the American people to | conserve and encourage their rail- road systems and make their more i rapid expansion and upbuilding pos- sible. Well-constructed, well-equipped properly tanned, skilfully managed and solvent railroads are necessasy to healthy state of business. But as a military resource, a vital element in preparedness, they would be val- uable beyond the possibility of ex- pression in terms of money. “During the period from ‘which we dre ‘Just emerging, when business was, $o* sy #hé" least, quiet, our rajl- ‘roads*yrere- anabls, “for findfcial ‘rea sons, 1o improve their properties in anticipation ‘of a return to what I might call a prosperous era. Their earnings were not sufficient to war- rant investors in supplying the capi- tal needed to provide facilities for the greatly enlarged traffic nor were they enough to enable the roads to put by a surplus for all those things which go to make up a good railroad, but which, except to a very small extent, do not increase a railroad's earning powers.” . Refers to Teutons. Mr. Dixon sald that preparedness of railroads had played an important factor in the present European war and declared that the ability of the Teutonic allies to exist, thus far with- in the “iron ring” ‘was due in a large measure to the perfection of plans and facilities for railroad trans- portation in many directions. The speaker contended that the American people could not make & wiser investment in military prepar- edness than by allowing the privately owned railroads sufficient income at all times. He made a plea for fair play for the railroads, and for ma- terial co-operation by the general public in financial and other ways. He explained that the Pennsylvania system had present facilities for mov- ing 5,000,000 men at once, if such a thing were feasable, but explained system were feasible, but explained that in time of war every railroad in the country would become part of a great system controlled by the gov- ernment. ~ For this reason, the speak- er added, all of the roads should be maintained at a high state of efficien- cy. He/w/ | La flqo)@— ?a_fl\gr .]’O\U\‘S Medicine 1S Saxe for -Q»E\..j hody I CONN. DELEGATION INTRODUGES BILLS Oakey, Hill and Tilson Present Several Measures (Special to the Herald.) Washington, Dec. 7.—Representa- tive Hill introduced in the House yes- terday, a bill entitled “AnEAcL to Pro- vide Revenue for the Government, and to Establish and Maintain the Manufacture of Dye Stuffs.”” In com- menting upon his bill this noon Mr. Hill said: “My bill is based on the report of the Chemical and Dye Stuffs Commit- tee of the American Chemical Society, New York Section, dated November 6, 1915, and very strong assurances are given that in enacted into law it will result in manufacturers start- ing immediately to develop the whole industry and putting abundent emergy and capital into it with the assurance that they will be so protected after the war as will enable them to main- tain the industry in this country. Proof Of Folly. “The practical famine in dye stuffs which now exists in the United States, and not only in the United States but in the whole world, is proof of the supreme folly which is now shown in allowing one nation to con- trol all the others in any industry. When it comes to the point that American manufacturers are com- pelled to scour China for the leavings of German dyes in order to continue their manufacturing operations in America, it would seem as though it was nigh time to put this nation on a self-reliant .and independent basis, and the report of the Chemical Asso- clation in the clearest and most in- telligent presentation of the situation which has yet been made of this whole subject by men who are thor- oughly famillar with the industry and know whereof they are speaking.” Oakey Introduces Bills. Representative Oakey introduced the following bills granting increase of pensions to Mrs. Mary E. Clark, of Hartford, widow of Jerome B. Clark, late of Co. F, First Conn., at the rate of $20 per month; to Mrs. Catherine Payne, of Hartford, widow of Frank Payne, late of Co. I, 162 N. Y., at the rate of $20 per month; to Mrs. Lucy M. Griswold of West Hartford, widow of Henry Kimberly late of Co. E, 7th Conn. at the rate of $20 per month; Mrs. Mary Lawlor, of Hart- ford, widow of James Lawlor, late of Co. K, 38th N. Y., at the rate of $20 per month; to Mrs. Ruth C. Baldwin, of East Hartford, widow of John Gos- mon, late of Co. D, 20th Conn., at the rate of $20 per month, and to Mrs. Ellen M. Brant, of Hartford, widow of Henry Brant, late of Co. C, First Conp.,- ¥+ A., at the rate of $20 per month. Cong. Tilson’s Bills. Representative Tilson introduced the following: to Catherine Tarleton of New Haven, widow of Thomas W. Tarleton, late of Co. E, 4th Mo. Cav- alery, at the rate of $30 per month. and to Mrs. Mary G. Paulmier, of New Haven, widow of Thomas D. Paulmier, late of Co. F, 160th N. Y., at the rate of $30 per month. WINTER HIGHWAY TO WHITE HOUSE OPEN Three Horse Drawn Sledges Move To- ward Railroad Terminus Over Frozen Yukon River- Dawson, Y. T. Dec. 7.—With the freezing of the Yukon river, the win- ter highway to the railroad terminus at White Horse was opened yester- day, three horse-drawn sledges mov- ing each way. The annual northwest mounted po- lice expedition carrying mail for the Stefansson explorers, whalers and trades, will leave here shortly after Christmas. At Fort McPherson the expedition will meet another party of men bring- ing the mail from Herschel Island and other points on the Arctic. Letvers from Stefansson and his men are ex- pected to be in this mail. BIG FIRE IN NORWALK. Three Story Block Burned—Damage Between $10,000 and $12,000. Norwalk, Dec. 7.—Damage estimat- ed at between $10,000 and $12,000 re- sulted from the burning here yester- day of a three story business and ten- ement block owned by Mrs. Kate Linsley. Short circuiting of electric wires is believed to have been the cause. The first floor was occupied by the restaurant and bakery of Oscar M. Squires, and the two upper floors as tenements. No one was injured but . the tenants were forced to escape in :their night clothing. Several hours after the blaze had been extinguished the firemen found under the wreckage in the basement a ‘small. black kitten, thoroughly drenched with water, but alive and unhurt. COURT MARTIAL AT BRUSSELS. London, Dec. 7.—The ‘Amsterdam correspondent of Reuters Telegram company sends the following: “The Algemeine Handelsblad, says it Jearned that another court-martial oc- urred at Brussels on Nov. 12, at hich fifteen persons were sentenced serve terms ranging from two and &/ half to fifteen years for treasonably Ifding and assisting French airmen ‘/'and supplying the enemy with men Aable to military service. Three others including the wife of one of the con- ‘demined, were sentenced to short jterms for not having denounced the regoing crimes, CEDAR CHESTS Made of selected Tennessee Moun- tain Red Cedar, hand rubbed and pol- In various sizes and styles, ished. priced from $7.95 to $18.00. — T T _NEST OF TABLES Poéur Mahogany ' ‘Eables Spécially priced at $14.95. LADIES’ DESKS X X golden An unusually complete assortment, from our shecial hand Mahogany, walnut, oak and fumed oak. maple, at $4.95 to a superlative, carved Chippendale at $45.00. CANE PANEL CHAIRS of cane- The happy combination nested. B. AGIFT OF FURNITURE A 1S A GIFT WORTH WHILE ally Such a gift combines beauty and utility to an un- usual degree; it reflects the thoughtfulness and good taste of the giver and remains a lasting tes- timonial of friendship. Whether you intend to spend $1.00 or $100.00 there’s sure to be some piece of furniture which exactly meets your requirements. That’s why we call this store’ THE STORE OF A THOU>AnND GIFTS. Here are assembled hundred and hundreds of suitable gifts. Just come in and look around— - v Over b0 designs. baronial Cushions of tapestry and cmgtonne, various colors. (w! visit our beautiful display of solid mahogany. Every piece of furniture guaranteed. Every piece marked lower than obtained for the same quality elsewhere. A FEW GIFT SUGGESTIONS: Hassocks Couch Covers Smoking Stands Serving Baskets Rugs Wing Chairs Shirt Waist Boxes Book Cases Muffin Stands Tea Wagons Music Cabinets Card Tables Etc., Etc. panels to a solid mahogany frame pro- chair A duces an unsual chair—a comfortable and beautiful. slightly varying dozen designs (some with both Reed Rockers Leather Chairs Parlor Tables Magazine Stzrds Carpet Sweepers Tea Wagons Serving Tables Trays Fireside Chairs Candle Sticks Tabourets Tip Tables Etc., Etc. Q In ho loose cushions) ranging from $15.00 to $25.00. SPECIAL MAH. TRAYS glass bottom over Spe- Oblong shape, fancy cretonne. Brass handles. cial 75c each. - an Gl fin! Selefted mahogany. at $11.00 and $13.75, solving the annually problem. tional Sections from year C. PORTER SOI T ——— — ) | i MARTHA WASHINGT( WING TABLES An excepti] Aesirable gift, Bpgcially pri \ REED CHAIRS AND ROCKERS Finished hatu brown and French waln Prices start at #! ithout cushions). O PARLOR AND LIBRAR TABLES Mahogany, golden and fumed oal oak the prices start at $4.50; gany at $7.50. N . ‘2) GLOBE-WERNICKE SEC B. C. PORTER SONS TIONAL BOOKCASES One of the most sensible ways recurring gift This year give a Top, B d a couple of Sections; give addl to year (the b obe-Wernicke Bookeases made) come in all standard styles and ishes. TO CLOSE BABIES’ HOME. Manchester’s Municipal Domicile Has Not Proved Successful, Manchester, Conn., Dec. 7.—Man- chester’s municipal home for babies, the first of its kind in the state, and which was established six months ago, HANDY STOMACH REMEDY TO HAVE ABOUT THE HOME | Instantly stops indigestion, sourness, heartburn or acidity. gas, moment “Pape’s Diapepsin” reaches the stomach all distress goes, The As there is often some one in your family who suffers an attack of indi- gestion, acid stomach, dyspepsia or some form of stomach trouble, why don’t you keep Pape’s Diapepsin in the house handy? This harmless blessing will digest anything you eat without the slight- est discomfort, and overcome a sour, gassy stomach in five minutes. Tell your pharmacist to let you read the formula plainly printed on these 50-cent cases of Pape’s Diapep- sin, then you will readily see why it makes indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn and other distress go in five minutes and relieves at once such miseries as belching of gas, eructa- tions of sour undigested food, nausea, headaches, dizziness, constipation and other stomach disorders. Some folks have tried so long to find relief from indigestion and dys- pepsia or an out-of-order stomach with the common every-day cures ad- vertised that they have about made up their minds that they have some- thing else wrong, or believe theirs is a case of nervousness, gastritis, ca- tarrh of the stomach or cancer. This, no doubt, is a serious mistake. Your real trouble is, what you eat does not digest; instead, it ferments and sours, turns to acid, gas and stomach poison, which putrefy in the digestive tract and intestines, and, be- sides, poison the breath with nause- ous odors. A ‘'hearty appetite, with thorough digestion, and without the slightest discomfort or misery of the stomach is waiting for you as soon as you decide to try Pape's Diapepsin. is to be closed, it was announced yes- terday, and other arrangements made for the little ones now there. Recently it was stated, the home sought financial aid of the Russell Sage foundation. A representative cof the foundation made an investigation of the institution jointly with a locair committee. It was decided that the home had not proved successful and that it should be closed as soon as proper arrangements could be made for the care of the little ones. $5,000 MILFORD FIRE, Hotel Alma, on Walnut Beu'l‘: Heights Burned—Incendiarism Suspected. Milford, Dec. 7.—The Hotel Alma, on Walnut Beach Heights was burned yesterday causing a loss of about $5,- Stomach Troubles Due To Acidity So Says New York Physician. So-called stomach troubles, such as indigestion, wind, stomach-ache and inability to retain food, are in proba- bly nine cases out of ten simply evi- dence that fermentation is taking place in the food contents of stomach causing the formation of gas and acids. Wind distends the stomach and causes that full, oppressive feel- ing sometimes known as heartburn while the acid irritates and inflames the delicate lining of the stomach. The trouble lies entirely in the ex- cessive secretion of acid and fermen- tation of food. Such fermentation is unnatural, and may involve harmful consequences if not corrected. To stop or prevent fermentation of food contents of the stomach and to neu- tralize the acid, and render it bland and harmless, a teaspoonful of bisu- rated magnesia, perhaps the best and most effective corrector of acid stom- ach known, should be taken in a quarter of a glass of hot or cold wa- ter immediately after eating, or when- ever wind or acidity is felt. This stops the fermentation, and neutralizes the acidity in a few moments. Fermen- tation, wind and acidity are unneces- sary. Stop or prevent them by the use of a proper ant-acid such as bisu- rated magnesia, which can be ob- tained from any druggist and thus enable the stomach to do its work properly without being hindered by gas and cxcessive acids. the | 000. It is believed the fire was set. The 'hotel was a two story frame structure. It was unoccupied and the furniture had been removed for the winter. 4 Several nearby cottages were threatened, but escaped serious dam- age. HILL APPEALS FOR Takes Up With State Department Matter of Materials Held In Storage in Rotterdam. (Special to the Herald ) Washington, Dec. 7.—Representa- tive Hill called at the Department of State last week and took up with the Secretary the matter of materials held in storage in Rotterdam belong- ing to Connecticut manufacturers. When asked as to the result of his visit, Mr. Hill sald: “I have received quite a number of letters from different parties in my district with regard to the admission of bleaching material belonging to American citizens now in storage in Rotterdam, and called at the Depart- ment and requested the Secretary to ask the British Embassy to cable the British Government recommending the release of this property and so permit its shipment to the United States. I am advised that there is & very strong probability that the rec- ommendations of the British Govern- ment will be favorable, T sincerely hope it will be, thus relieving to a considerable extent a very serious situation in this country with refer- ence to this matter. = This property was owned by the Roessler & Hass- lacher Chemical Company, of New York City, and my suggestion to the users of this material is that they get into communication at once with those people and secure a share of this material to relieve their immedi- até necessities when it arrives.” JOHNSTON A DELEGATE. To Twelfth Annual Meeting of Na- tional River and Harbors Congress. (Special 1o the Herald) Washington, Dec. 7.—The twelfth annual meeting of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress meets in the ball room of the New Willard Hotel in this city at 10 a. m., Wednesday, OUR MANUFACTURERS | December 8. The opening add will be delivered by Secretary fleld of the Department of Comm The session will coptinue for ti days. Notice has been recelved that following have been appointed | gates by the Governor of Connect | Hon. Rollin 8. Woodruff, of New ven, president of the Connec Deeper Waterways Al Frank H. Johnston, of New B Theodore Bodenwein, of New don; Samuel Russell, Jr., of M town; Frederick J! Kingsbury, | Bridgeport, and John M. Brown, Stamford. The Connecticut ber of Commerce will be repi by Charles A. Pease, of Hartford T. Crittenden, of Norwich: and CH les H. Nichols, of New Haven. , A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY IF CONSTIPAT! Look, Mother! 1Is tongue breath feverish and | stomach sour? “California Syrup of Figs” can’t tender stomach, liver, bowels, Mother! Your child {sn't natural | cross and peevish. See if tongue | coa this is a sure sign, its litf] stomach, liver and bowels need cleansing at once ‘When listless, pale, feverish, of cold, breath bad, throat 8o doesn’t eat, sleep or act naturally, stomach-ache, diarrhoea, rememb a gentle liver and bowel cleansix i should always be the first treatm: given. Nothing equals “California Sy of Figs,” for children's ills; give teaspoonful, and in a few hours g the foul waste, sour bile and fermen ing food which is clogged in bowels passes out of the system, an you have a well and playful ehil again. All children love this harm less, delicious “fruit laxative, an it never fails to effect a good “inside’ cleansing. Directions for bables, chil dren of all ages and grown-ups al plainly on the bottle. Keep it handy in your home. little given today saves a sick tomorrow, but get the genuine, your druggist for a 50-cent bottle “California Syrup of Figs, and see that it is made by the * ifornia Fig Syrup company.”