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The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

The Rev. and Mrs. C. P. sparling will
be at home informally on Tuesdays dur
ing February until Lent at st. Johns
I rectory, S23S o street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mr.. Hennen Jennings was host at din
ner last evening, entertaining in honor
OF Mr.. Herbert Hoover. who is In charge
Of the Belgian relief work.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs Clarence B. Miller, wife of Rep
resentative Miller, Of Minnesota, will be
at home this afternoon at her residence,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Senator Phelan will be host at small
dance for young people this evening, en-
tertaining In compliment to his cousin,
Miss Chadwick. OF New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Col and Mrs. Clement A. F. F1agIer
VIII be hosts at d nner Thursday evening
at the Army and Navy Club,
Miss Jane Gregory Is in New York for
q brief visit
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mime. De Montessori. noted Italian edu-
Gator. who came to Washington Sunday
for the reception given that afternoon
by DR.. and Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell
IN her honor. u stopping at the willard.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs. Young, wife of Representative
Young, of Texas. and Miss Young will
be at home this afternoon from to 9
for the last time this season at the Port
Land,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Crane enter
tained at luncheon in tho rose room o
the shoreham yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mr.. p. A. S. Franklin, of New York.
president of the Merchant Marine, is at
the Willard. Others arriving there yes
terday include Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Cor
doza, tr, of New York; DR.. and Mrs.
Franklin II. Martin. of Chicago; Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hornblower, of Boston, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Larocque, of New
York.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

The Belgian Minister and Mime. Have
NTH, who are making their home at
Mount Pellier. one of the historic man.
sions In tho suburbs of Washington, while
In Washington for brief visit are max
ing their headquarters at the Shoreharn.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs Ernest A Darlington, wife Of Gen.
Garftngton, .. s. A.. has gone to Baltt-
more for a short stay
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs. Martin A Morrison, wife Of Rep
resentatfve Morrison. of Indiana; Mrs,
Craven, wife Of United States Commits
sioner Herman W. Craven, of Seattle
Wash, and Mrs. hcReynolds will be at
nome at lho street on Wednesdays,
February 7. Il and q.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Beale Mclean
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs. Louis Lombard will receive Sat
urday. February 10. at o'clock At 4:so
precisely Mr.. Louis Lombard will speak
about "Saint-saens-the greatest living
composer" and conduct a program of
Saint-Saens' works
The Washington herald., 1917-02-06

Mrs. William o. Gorgas. wife Of Gen
Gorgas. U. S. A, went to New York YES
terday for a brief visit
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By ADELE GARRISON

ond square. But instead she trust her hand and arm into the aperture beneath the adjoining blocks which the turning of the first had revealed, rum Died for a moment, and the next instant a small section of the flooring 1ully lO feet from us, opened wide. me following her, went to the opening, me olloWing her, went to the opening, and, With a tiny key which she took from her dress unlocked the strong box within. She went rapidly through the papers in it, and looked up with a sigh of relief when she had finished.
 Nothing disturbed here," she whis- pered. Now are yOu sure you re- member how to do this? Thirteen squares diagonally from that corner, then seven squares in this direction press on the seventh square, and fum- ble in that opening until you find a tiny push-button, which you press There's no use showing you how to press those springs. I, myself, had to tumble around until hit upon it. Ingenious, isn't it?'
 Katherine's shining eyes were her only answer. As for me, I could only repeat the word 'Ingenious!" in an awe-stricken whisper.
 She disclosed other hiding places, two other wall safes similar in con- struction to the one behind the built in bookcases and then she mounted a chair, and, pressing upon one of the tiles around the fireplace, disclosed another cavity in which a strong box rested
 Lillian drew long breath when she had finished her inspection and re- stored things to their usual order. This she did with infinite care, pol ishing the flooring and the tile so that no trace of fingerprints showed upon them.
 Tt must have been Betty meddling in that safe to which she accidentally discovered the secret,' she said. I'm so sorry, for it means giving her up, but that's nothing now that we know everything else is"
 A low knock at the door cut short her sentence.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Before doing anything else with the skirt, arrange the two pocket sections together with corresponding edges even and stitch around the edges (forming bag) leaving tho edges having double small "oo" per forations free above the singNe small 50" perforation. Sew pocket to op- enin4 in front gore matching single and double small 100" perforations; :; bring tho seams which join tho poe ket and front gore together and stitch from upper edgo to l inch below. Slash front gore to tho left of centeffront along double small ''oo'' perforations and finish edges for closing. Join gdres as notched. Pla1t front and back gores bringing the slot perforations to corresponding single small 70" perforations end tack. Gather front gore (at upper edge) between 'T'' perforations. Ad: just skirt to position stitching upi DOT edge along small "o' perforaA tions in front and back with center! fronts and center-backs even; bring pocket to single large 70" perform ton in front of waist and single large 70" perforation at ruper edge of front Gore to under-Arm seam.
 Limo tho belt with self or contrast ing material and trim with buttons. to give a neat finish to the waist
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
WAR PICTURES
 ON KEENEY'S SCREEN

Today. for the last time Keeney's is showing Under the Stars and Stripes in France" The first pie boys in training for the trenches in roe Salisbury in the Bluebird produc- tion, ''The Savage" An exciting tale of the Northwest, the acting of MT. Salisbury who plays the part of the savage is the best that has been seen in photoplays in some tme. The first episode of the Hidden Hand" serial with Doris Kenyon and Sheldon Lewis is shown today.
 Matt Kennedy. local boy who is playing at the theater given quite a surprise last evening when he was presented with . hand some go1d-handled umbrella, the gift of his friends and admirers. MT. Kennedy was born and brought up in this city and left here some time ago to appear before the footlights, and is one of the New Britain boys who has made a name for himself. The presentation speech was made by MT. Barrett for the theater and MT. Kennedy replied thanking his friends for their kind remembrance MT. Kennedy is with . musical comedy act called By the Sea- and is SUD- ported by Nat Brown, a comedian and several pretty chorus girls The Sum- day evening entertainment will be headed by the Pathe Co.'S latest pro- duction featuring the eminent star. Frederick Ward, supported by an all- star cast
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
NeMy For 7heafer8oery and Women Readers
ROSE OF BLOOD"
 AT FOX'S THEATER

A most timely and unusual picture is "The Rose of Blood,' in which the immortal Theda BarA will come to Fox's tomorrow for three days. It is a vital drama of adventure and in- trigue in Russia, and, with Miss Bara in the leading role, there can be no doubt that it is the best of the Russian political dramas to be produced yet Many other excellent features will be shown on the same program. The feature of today's continuous show will be '"rhe votce of COnScience." in which those co-etar1 of international fame-Francis x Bushman and Rev. erly Bayne-are tho stArA A funny Sunshine comedy. entitled '"TAa Milk Fed Vamp''; Seven Pearls, Pathe News, Mutt and Jeff arc also on the bill
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

A semi-tailored frock of cinnamon brown serge is ideal for morning wear. The design shown here 1s trimmed simple with 8 deep collar of satin, also in brown. Tho waist closes in surpltce style, tho front heinx dart-ntted. Flare cuffs finish tho long onepiece sleeves, while the swo-pieoe skirt is laid in platts front md back and gathered at tho sides. Medium size requires 3% yards 6+ Inch material, with A yard 27inch Hatin for the trimming.
 In attempting to make the dress, the home sewer Is advised to follow the construction guide religtous1y. Begin with the waist taking up dart In front. Bring together and stitch along corresponding lines of small 70" perforations. P1ait back bring Ing slot perforations to correspond Ing small "o'' perforations and tack. Close under-Arm and shoulder seams IS notched. Adjust Pinch belting under-neath at lowor edge for a stay. Large 70" perforations indicate cen ter-front of waist. Lap right front
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
STELLA PROGRAM AT
 LYCEUM FOR WEEK

In announcing today, the attractions which are to be shown at the Lyceum theater at it's Sunday night perform ance and for next week, the manage ment believes 1t has a set of pictures that cannot be equa2Ied. The Sunday night show, which has taken an i'm portant place in the Lo1cetfm bookings, will have another double feature pro- gram, aided by several other pictures, smaller, but good. to give the Sunday patrons which number hundreds, the best possible in the city.
 Masked Hearts" a Mutual offer ing, and Madame Bo-Peep," in which Sena Owen is featured, will head the list. News weekltes, comedies and short subjects of an instructive and Miss Owen, star of Madame Bo- Peep" is one of the best liked ac- tresses now appearing in motion pie lures, and in this offering gives an ex- cellent rendition.
 Next week will bring to the Lyceum two excellent attractions. The second appearance of Julan Eltinge, the worlds most famous female imper- senator. since being in motion pie lures, will be at the theater Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in "Clever Mrs. Carfax." Eltinge, after startling America and Europe while on the stage accepted a very hAttering call to enter pictures, and on hts first appear. ance, was booked exclusively for New Britain at the Lyceum. His vehicle at that time was Princess Charming" and he made so decided hit that he will remain permanently as picture star
 On Thursday the Treble C1ef club will have the theater for concert and on Friday and Saturday the I4y- ceum will again show a great picture, with Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in 'The Varmint". Ever lover of boys when they are in the prime of their youth, at IS, will want to see Jack, while Miss Hunf's friends who never fail to watch her work, will welcome with open arms tho opportunity to again see her perform with her side partner. Owen Johnson wrote '"The Varmint'' as one of series of stor- ies, and he should be proud of the wonderful results. So it is seen that the week will be big one with the Lyceum. The news weekly. and come dies and other pictures will be shown on every program.
 There is some velvet on almost every
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
SIDE TALKS
Adopting a Christmas Family
BY RUn CAMERON

The Authorman objects to one of my statements about Christmas that you can get just as much of the Christmas spirit by giving to people who are in need as by exchanging gifts with those you love. . 1T suppose it's right" he says, but don't tell mo I'll get any Christmas spirit out of it. Just sit- a few checks,-wheres the Christ mas in thato I may feel a little glow of righteousness at the time and l suppose I'll respect myself for #. but there's no real Christmas fuu in :t"
 People Feel the Coldness of Signing
 Checks.
 Because it opened up to me the state of mind of a great many peo- pie who are trying to do the square thing about Christmas and yet who feel this coldness, this lack of Christ mas spirit in sitting down and writ ing a few checks.
 Why do 1t that way?
 Let me tell you what we are going to do.
 A Family With Plenty of Children.
 We are going to adopt a family and play Santa Claus to them. One of she charitable agencies has looked one up for us. It is to be, of course, a family with as many children as possible because Christmas belongs to Children and children to Christmas. We are going to get the children 10 write letters to Santa Claus and we are going to try to answer them ior him. We expect to find as much fun in fulfilling those wishes as in tryins 70 buy something that will look as if it cost more than it actually does, Or something to tickle the lethargic fancy of a recipient who doesn't know what to do with all the truck he already owns.
 I know a school marm who does something of this sort every year. She and some of her scholars adopt poor family from a neighboring town (emphatical1y not one whose
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Boston, Mass, April 18th, 1914.
 "For three years, was troubled with Constipation. At times, the attacks would be very severe, accompanied by Dizziness and Vsolent HeGdaches. took medicine and laxatives the whole time, but as soon as l discontinued the treatment, my bowels would refuse to move. Last October, went to Montreal and there heard of Fruit-a-tives l used one box and the results were so pronounced that bought two dozen boxes. continued using 'Fruit-a-tives' and noticed decided i,mtr0orn'e'st. l gradually reduced the dose from three a day to one tablet every three or four days until the twenty four boxes were finished when my physical condition was perfect". JAS. J. ROYALL.
 60c. . box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

members go to the same schooD. Then the scholars collect clothing. toys, money, etc, and the day be- fore Christmas borrow machine from their parents and play Santa Claus.
 Lord, Keep Us From Getting Snug.
 Of course there is the inevita ble danger in all this,-the danger of being snug and patronizing. Too often. alas, charity does cover multitude of sins.
 It is more blessed to give than to receive and much pleasanter for the pride.
 But that very thought ought to make up so humble that we just can't be snug. Here we have not only the material good things of the world but the joy of living. We ought to be so grateful, so blessed that we can't give extensively. For surely, if we do, the Providence that has given us all this will become i'm patient with us and take away what we don't know how to deserve
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Catarrh Cannot Re Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. e they cannot reach the seat of the diSea0e. Catarrh Is 6 local disease, greatly in- 1uenced by constitutional conditions. and and in order to cure 1t yo9, must tarrh Cure ts taken internally and acts thru tho blood on the mucous sur- faces of the system. Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best Is composed of soma of the best tonics known; combined with some of the best blood purifiers. Tho perfect com CAtarrh Cure ie what produces sucil wonderful results in catarrhal condI- lions. Send for testimonials. free.
 All DrUGE1stn, Nc
 6A1l'S Family Pills for constipation
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Pictorial A inches bust Pica
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Design For a Morning Frock.

on left with center.fronts even and hni8h for closing
 Next, close back seam of collar, then face and sew to neck edge.
 Now, take the sleeve and sow lap underneath 1lAShed edge as notchOd, turn over on outside on large "O'' perforntions and stitch free edges t. position. Lap to small 70" perfora- lions and finish for closing. Close sleeve Of seam as notcf:ed. Face cu2 and sow to sleeve as notched with small 70" perforation at top of cum Tt seam of sleeve. Sew sleeve in armhoie as notched, with small 70" porforAtion at shoulder seam casing in any fulness between notches. Hold tho sleeve toward you when basting 1t in Armhole>
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
The Seventh Square.


 She put her lips first to Katherines ear and then to mine Whispering a name mighty enought to make us both start in astonishment and look at each other with a new sense of the importance of the work to which we had committed ourselves.
 Then there were revealed to our eyes still more amazing things. Lillian went swiftly around the room, mak- ing doubly sure that every window was locked and shrouded in heavy curtains, and that the sound -defying velvet curtains over the doors were in place. Not until she had satisfied herself that there was no possible peep hole through which watcher could see did she proceed to the work of scar ching the hiding places of the important papers of which she was the custodian.
 Aud such hiding places! Katherine and 1 held our respective breaths at the cunningly devised places Lillian revealed in her search.
 She rolled back her beautiful Per sian rugs, revealing the polished in- laid mosaic of the flooring beneath. It was laid out in squares, and Lil- lian, beginning at one corner, step ped diagonally across the room, from one square to another, evidently counting each as she stepped. .,t
 When she had reached the 18th she took a direction at right angles to the one she had traversed, and proceeded for seven squares. At the seventh she stopped and signalled for us to come to her side.
 Watch carefully" she whispered. At the DC,Nr.
 She knelt down beside the seventh square and pressed hard with her hand upon it. As she did so it turned l upon itself and slid back into some hidden groove, disclosing another block exactly similar to itself beneath it. Reasoning now that somewhere around this opening were concealed the documents Lillian guarded so carefully, l naturally expected to see her press another spring in this sec-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast
 Sliced Bananas
 Boiled Rice and Milk
 Waffles
 Coffee
 Barley Cream Soup
 Roast Beef
 Mashed Potatoes
 Baked Beets .
 Endive Salad
 Chocolate Custard
 Coffee
 Supper
 Welsh Rarebit
 Lettuce Salad
 Tea Barley Cream Soup-Boil slowly i've hours. half pint barley with one onion, in two quarts chicken broth. Pass through a sieve, add one pint milk, boil up, set back on the range, add beaten yolks three eggs thinned with a little milk
 Welsh Rarebit-Melt one heapinG teaspoonful butter. add one teaspoon full each salt, mustard and paprika, add two cupfuls American cheese. When melted, add half cupful cream. Stir quickly until smooth, and pour over hot buttered toast.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
A RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
 a Little MusterOle.

And Musterole won't blister like the old-fashioned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your fnge1s. It pene. trates to the sore spot with a gentle jingle, loosens the congestion and draws out the soreness and pain.
 Musterole is a clean, white ointment made with oil of mustard It Is fine for quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neu. ralgia, headache, congestion, plernisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises chilblains, frosted feet colds on the chest Git often prevents pneumonia. Nothing like Musterole for cxoupy chil- dren. Keep 1t handy for instant use.
 BOG and COG jars; hospital ei1e $2.5Q.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
PADS AND FASHIONS

Beaver fur is lavtshly used for trim ming.
 Ruby red is one of the fashionable coIOrB
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

| Eerptcenble assd trl0 is thts ct7s- hdn,o. broom ser0e tn sen.1-tot1ored eject. The shG10l collar 6 01 s0tt7A
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
How Lillian Disclosed Her Secret
 Hiding Places.


 Hiding Places.
 There are some women to whom any sudden terrible happening means either a fainting spell or a fit of hysteria. There are others who, when confronted with an emergency, no matter how awful, nerve them selves to meet it, reserving their tremors for 9~ time when there's no more need Of their brain and spirit.
 Lillian Underwood is one of the latter kind of women. Danger of any sort seems to make even more acute her naturally quick perceptions-to electr1fy. as it were, her whole being. Instead of being panic-stricken at the discovery that someone had ran sacked the secret wall safe in her library, evidently in search of some thing special, she appeared far more composed than either Katherine Son. not or I, who had just returned with her to her library through the secret passage from the adjoining house.
 Only the whiteness, rather the all most ashen grayness of her face, be- trayed the mental strain under which she was laboring. Her voice was as composed as had ever heard it, when, after she had turned from the wall safe, she said quietly:
 'I must look up the other places now and I want you to observe them carefully. Anything might happen to me at any time, and you ought to know how to find my papers. And I might as we'll tell you now that if that to get everything from here and take +~
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

There is some velvet on almost every Paris gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-12
BEING HEARD
IN MEANS MURDER CASE

CONCORD, n. G.. December $50
licitor Hayden Clement today asked
the jury in the trial of CASTOR II
Means to bring in verdict of murder
in the, first degree The solicitor ont
lined the states contention that tho
defendant squandcred and appronri-
ated Il large portion of the estate OF
Mrs. King and then killed her to esc,ne
the early day of accounting feared
Solicitor Clement spoke for an bour
and was Immediately followed nv
Judge Frank Osborne of Charlotte
opening the defense argument He en-
phasized the fact that numerous wit
nesses had testified to the good char
acter of the defendant and emphasized
the Nervousness Of the crime charged
against him. secretly Staying an inno
cent and defenseless woman. who was
his greatest benefactor and friend
Judge Osborne's address was inter
rupted by adjournment for lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-12
DR.. PAES is MADE
PREMIER OF PORTUGAL

LISBON. Portugal, December 12.-Dr.
Sdonio Paes. leader of the revolution.
has been made premier and foreign min
lister Metchado Santo who led the up
rising of a year ago. has been appointed
minister of the interior. The other port
folios have been distributed as follows:
Public instruction. Alfredo Magazines.
Justice Moura. Pinto: labor. Feliciano
Costa. marine Aresta Branco, commerce,
Xavier Esteves: finance. Santos VEGAS;
colonies, Tamagnini Barboza.
MADRID. December 11.-Revolutionary
excitement has died down in Oporto. ac-
cording to a dispatch from that Portu-
ruese port today, and the city now is
calm
Former Premier Costa was put under
arrest in Oporto after he with his family
had arrived there by special train. and
DIR. Augusta Roares also was placed under
arrest and locked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-12
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