New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 11, 1921, Page 5

SCOUTMASTERS SEE | THE MOON CRATERS Also Roast Hot Dogs on Rivér Bank by Moonlight What the eclipse of the mogn will look like on Sunday night, and many other things they did not know before, ‘were explained to 18 scoutmasters and CITY ITEMS Ruffo Concert tickets at Morans'— advt. Mrs. Edna C. McGuire of Stanley street, has been sudd by the Lash Motor Co., throught Attorney David L. Near for'$700. The suit is the result of a sale of two horses, a double harness and double wagon for $500, which is alleged not to have been paid yet. Constable George A. Stark at- tached an auto of the defendant. The writ is returnable the fourth Monday in October in the city court. New Infants’ Department at Besse- Leland’'s.—advt. members of boy scout troop councils of this city, who motored to Wesleyan university at Middletown last night. Four automobiles left scout headquar- ters at 7-o’clock, bound for the big ob- servatory. At the fatter place they were met by Professor Frederick Slo- ~um, instructor in -astronomy, who 0k charge of the party. Protessor Slocum first took hia guests into a class room where, by means of stereopticon slides, ha ex- plainad tho variods phases of the moon's changes gnd also explained some enlarged views of the moon’ surface. Tha party waa then conducted into the observatory proper where the ad- vantages of the wonderful telescope with which Professor Slocum and his pupila study the heavens.. was placed at the disposal of the visitors. The moon suddenly ceased to be just a large ball of light 240,000 miles away, with & mysteriour man, woman or dog on ita face, and waa brought down through the observatory dome of the college floor for inspectian. The large craters, of which Professor Slocum explained tht names, tha mountains, alpine passes, voleanoes, hills, valleys, etc.," were shown as clearly as on re- et mAps used in geography lessons in sehools. . It ia interesting tc notc in tonnec- tion with thia visit, that while Profes- ;j;g:fiacmn, in reply_ to a question, said g o had“peen definitely established that there was any life on the mbon. Professor W. H. Pickering, said to b« tha world’a/leading astronomer and an authority on lunar and martian phenomena, who has just completed a series of telescopic observations at the Harvard station at Mandeville, Jamai- ca. states that ho haa discovered con- ditions which convince him that there is life on the moon. Hg claims t& have some photographs showing the growth of vegetation as well as blizzards and show storms. . An interesting. statement. which caused mapy humorous side remarks, waa mado by Professor Slocum when Re said that, due to the difference in avity, there was six timesthe force in fie earth’'s as thero is in the moon's gravity, In other worda if 'a man can Jump six feet high on earth, the samn propelling forca would send him 3¢ feot into the air on the moon. This led a prominent local clergyman, who was in the bunch, to advise a young man interested in athletics that if he heard of any moon visitors coming down to competo in track eventa in New Britain to take immediate steps d. comets, Mars, sun spots, moon spots, milky way and eclipses both of the sun and moon were shown. Photo- graphs showing just how the moon will look in an approximate 90 per cen:. eclipst between 5:30 and 7:43 next Sunday cvening were shown. any questions were asked Professor Slocum by the party concerning the number of starn in the milky way, what composed the tafl of a comet, !hal «hoeting stars consist of, etc. Another moon gazing party took place a’short time later on' the banks of tha Connec*~ut river near Crom- well, when the same group of men spent several hours roasting hot dogs over a charcoal fire, swapping yarns, etc.. and looking at the moon as they would & new found friend, with con- siderable newly awakened interest. A brief pow wow concerning the proposed boy scout play to keep alive scouting in the flood devastated area of Pueblo, Colorado, followed. IF BACKACHY OR KIDNEYS BOTHER East less meat, also take glass of Salts before eating \ breakfast Uric acid in meat excites the kid- neys, they become overworked; sget sluggish, ache, and feel like lumps of lead. The urine becomes cloudy; the bladder is irritated, and you may be obliged to k relief two or three times during the night. When the kid- neys clog your must help them flush oft the body’s urindus waste or youwll be a real sick person shortly. At first you feel a dull misery in the kidney region, you suffer from bachache, sick headache, dizziness, stomach gets sour, tongue coated and you feel Theumatic twinges when the weather 1s bad’ Eat less meat, drinks lots of water; also get from the pharmacist four ounces of Jad Salts; take a table- spoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kid- neys will then act fine. This famous salts fs made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia <a5d has been used for generations to ewan clogged kidneys, and stimulate them to normal activity, also to neutralize the acids in urine, so it no longer is a source ot irritation, thus ending bladder weakness. Jad Salts is inexpensive, cannot in- jure; makes a delightful effervescent lithia-water drink which everyone should take now and then to keep the kidneys clean and active. Druggists here say they sell lots of Jad Salts to folks who believe in overcoming kid- ney trouble while it is only trauble. No Window Glass Used in Framing At Ohrnstedts F O>'S JOHN BARRYMORE in “DR. JEKYLL and MR. HYDE” - its regular meeting Thursday evenin3 at 7:30 o'clock. The usual afternoon social will be held at 2:30 o’clock. Jester has great buys at his clean- up used car sale, 190 Arch St.—advt. Attorney David L. Nair, representing George L. Greatorex, has petitionad the United States Court for a dis- charge of his client's bankruptcy which was voluntarily filed on July 6, He had no assets, Ruffo tickets and Pierce.—advt. RAILROAD DISCUSSIONS National Association of Railway and records, C. L. Vtilities Commissioners Meet Today For Conference at Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11.—Assumption -y the interstate commerce commis- ion of control of railroad fares and :harges within the states and author- i’y exercised by state regulatory sodies prior to enactment of th> ransportation act—all appeared like- ¥ to cause much discussion among members of the national association i railway and utilities commissioners who met here today for the annual -onvention of the associatién. Members of -the association pre- 'ous to their arrival were advised v the organization’s officers that the vhole question of federal control over tate commerce would be discussed. Toke Tt In Tie ! DO you know that by tar the larger number of the common ailments of women are not surgical ones; that is they are not caused by any serious displacement, tumor, growth, or other Martha Chapter, O. E. S:, will hold} NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1921. e e e ——— MURDER TRIAL GOES TO JURY LATE TODAY Case Against Marian” McArdle Will Probably End Before Night- fall. Cleveland, Oct. 11.— Indications early today were that the trial of Marian McArdle, charged with the first degree murder of Daniel Kaber her stepfather, more than two years ago, would end before nightfall. The defense practically concluded its case yesterday when the 20 year old girl took the stand in her own behalf. The state announced it would call several witnesses in rebuttal after which both sides were prepared to start their closing arguments. Com- mon Pleas Judge Homer V. Powell said he expected to charge the jury late today. Miss McArdle during her testimony denied that she took any part in the plot to murder Kaber. She admitted, however, that she had often heard her mother, Mrs. Eva Catherine Ka- ber, and her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Bricker, 69 years old discuss the mur- der plans and declared that when she remonstrated with them, ‘“they told me to keep my mouth shut.” Miss McArdle denied that she ever had dny trouble with her stepfather or that she played the piano while Salvatore Cala and Vittoria Pisselli went through the house a few days before the murder. She declared she might have been playing but she was not. conscious of anything else going on. She added that she did not be- lieve the two hired assassins had ever entered the house before the tragedy. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE Announcement is made of the com- ing marriage of Miss Flossie Taylor to J. C. Hunting. Miss Tayor is an employe of the Stanley Securities Co., traffic depaftment of the Stanley and Mr. Hustng is connected with the marked change ? DO you khow that these common ailments produce symptoms ; that are very much like those caused bv the more serious surgical conditions? O you know that many women and young girls suffer need- J lessly from such ailments? More than that, they endanger their health by allowing their ailments to continue and develop into something If treated early, that is, within a reasonable time after the first warning symptoms appear, serious conditions may often be averted. Therefore, at the first appearance of such symptoms as periodic pains, irregularities, irritability and nervousness, Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetablé Compggnd should be taken. 1t is prepared with accuracy and cleanliness from medicinal plants. It con tains no narcotics nor poisonous drugs, and can be taken with perfect safety. The Vegetable Compound acts on the conditions which bring about theso symptoms in a gentle and efficient manner. The persistent use of it showa itself in the disappearancé, one after another, of the disagreeable symptoms. ’ In a word, Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound acts as a natural restora. tive, relieving the present distress and preventing more serious Wwouble. Why not give a fair trial to this medicine Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound LYDIA E.PlfiKHAM MEDICINE CO. serious. YNN, MASS. | UNPRECEDENTED WEATHER Even Eldest Inhabitant in Vermont Cannot Recall Such a Late Fall and Dry Weather. Westfield, Vt., Oct. 11.—Weather conditioni unprecedented within the memory of the oldest inhabitant have prevailed in this border country r several weeks. Lack of rain has caused brooks to dry and in towns of North Troy, Newport, Barton and Coventry, and Stanstead, across the Canadiau line, use electric power has been abandoned because of the water short- age. September passed without frost. - ‘The drought has affected the trees and the vari-colored ‘autumn leavea have withered on the branches. Squir- rels, lacking their usual supply ot maple seeds, hang about the houses and whenever a door is opened they scamper inside for food. In several towns the water supply has become so low that it has been condemned for drinking purposes and firemen are obliged to depend upon the lakes and ponds when called upon to fight fires. . GIRLS IN CURL PAPERS Boston University Freshmen Obey Edict of Sophomores, Much to Amusement of All In School. Boston, Oct. 11.—Young women in ihe freshman classes at the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Sec- retarial Science of Boston University, appeared in class-rooms for three Gays at the opening of the school vear with their hair in curl-papers. The sophomores laid down the rules; tae freshmen obeyed them. \ Other requirements were that the freshmen wear aprons and have cards tied about their necks with green ribbons announcing that they were freshmen, and that no powder, rouge or mirrors should be used in school during the initiation days. LAW PERMITS WOMEN TO WEAR TROUSERS Washington Attorney General Says Privilege Not Legally Curbed— Small Town Marshal Shocked Seattle, Wash., Oct. 11.—While the wearing by women of masculine shirts and trousers ‘‘may perhaps be subject to some criticism from an artistic or aesthetic standpoint, it cannot be said that it is prohibited by the law,” At- torney-General L. L. Thompson has advised W. H. Hillyer, town marshal of Zillah, Wash. Marshal Hillyer consulted every authority in is pursuit of means curb the wearing of men’s attire by women in his town. Secretary of State J. Frank Hinkle, to whom the question was put first, passed the problem up to E. L. French, director of agriculture on the ground that the women wear- ing men’s clothing were engaged in agricultural work. Mr. French was un- able to offer a solution and the mat- ter passed to Mr. Thompson. STORE ENTERED LAST NIGHT. John Farr reported to the police thot his saloon at the corner of North Butter with flavor as fresh as country meadows Churned from fulll, rich cream milk, Wedgwood Creamery Butter brings to your table the freshness of sunny pas- ture lands. How smoothly it slices, and how rich and flavorable each slice is. jaded appetite. It freshens and livens the most Because it is made with such care, Wedgwood Creamery Butter retains its flavor and freshness, in the ice-chest or on the table, longer than other butter. Read how you can get a chest of beauti- ful Oneida Community Par Plate Silver or a full dinner set of fine Parisian China - by saving the coupon that comes with each pound. Parksdale Farm Eggs are wonderful _value. You getacoupon with each dozen. Enjoy the best the country offers by using Wedgwood Creamery Butter and Parksdale Farm Eggs always. Let us know if your grocer hasn’t them. L4 P. BERRY & SONS, Inc., Hartford, Conn. Sala Distrihutars far Now Easload €at FOOT GUARD HALL, Hartford Friday Evening the 14th Titta Ruffo Baritone TICKETS For Sale—Also Hear Him on and Sexton streets was entered some time last night and a quantity of cigarettes and cigars were stolen. En- trance was effected through a cellar door in the rear of the building. De- tective Sergeant William Hart is in- vestigating the case. EX-SERVICE MAN HANGS SELF. Passaic, N. J., Oct. 11.—Thomas McCormick, 20 years old, an ex-service man, hanged himself ifn the cellar of hia mother-in-law’s home at 41 Mec- Lean street yesterday. He had just been reléased from jail at the request of his wife, after being sentenced to a six months' term on Sept. 1, for beat- ing her. Save money on new dishes Think of getting 42 bandsome Parisian —DENTISTS— A. B. Johnson, D. D. S. T. R. Johnson, D. D. S. National Bank Bldg. GAS and OXYGEN ADMINISTERER CROWLEY BROS. INC. PAINTERS DECORATORS ‘ 267 Chapman Street Tel. 755-12 Estimates cheerfully given on all jobs. ——— BROILERS AND’ FOWLS Alive or Fresh Killed, 38c Ib. Also a new supply of Goldfish, Ferrets and Ferret Muzzles VICTOR RECORDS C.L.PIERCE & CO. 246 Main St. Phone 1117-2 NEW BRITAIN BIRD STORE 105 Arch St. Tel. 1121-3 ——— By an order of Referee Edward M. Yeomans, I am going to sell all the stock, goods, and fixtures of Peter Rosso, bankrupt, consisting of bicycles tires and accessories located at No. 336 East Main street, New Britain, Conn., on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1921, at 1:00 p. m. sharp. JOHN L. ROSS Trustee in bankruptcy FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS TUAT'S CORRECT- BUT NoU SHOULD ALWANS SAY "DOUBLE" WHEN ONE LETTER IS RE- DEATED NOW Vou MaAV QEAD VouR READING LESSON To ME AND TUEN Vou cAaN BY BLOSSER DOUBLE UP, MARY, AND SEE T™ME SUN QISE!