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New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
other side of Blue Mountain beside

other side of Blue Mountain beside | the lake.
 The weather had been very cold And Tommy Fox noticed that the lake was covered with ice. It was thin ice. He could tell that because the water looked black through it.
 Very carefully Tommy set one foot upon the ice. Gingerly he rested his weight upon that foot The ice held him up. So one by one he set his other feet upon it, Then he crept out | from the shore.
 As Tommy moved about on the fro l zen surface of the lake it swayed be- | heath his weight. He ran; and the ice cracked sharply. But so long as he kept moving, he was safe from a ducking.
 Tommy turned toward the shore, smiling broadly.
 What a chance to trick old dog Spot!" he exclaimed. His idea had come a-knocking.
 Tommy Fox circled around the mountain, crossed the ridge that led down toward Cedar Swamp, crawled through the fence between the pas ture and the meadow, and loped straight down toward the farm build ings.
 Old dog Spot was down there near the barnyard. Tommy Fox could hear him barking at a squirrel. But he kept straight oh. It seemed as if he really wanted Spot to chase him.
 Now, that was exactly what Tom- my Fox had come for. He parked. himself. in his short, sharp way. And it wasn't more than a minute before old Spot dashed up the lane and be- gan to look for him.
 A little later the chase was on. Old Spot was following Tommy Fox. Almost alwaysTommy Fox led Spot in a great circle. His mother had taught him that that was a good way to do. If you ran in circle, in time you would come back where you started. And if you had managed to shake off the dog. then you wouldn't have so far to go in order to reach home.
 Old Spot had long noticed that all foxes led him such chase. And, now, when Tommy Fox started around Blue Mountain, Spot growled, Hes going to circle way around the mountain! We'll, I'll get him when he reaches the lake. He can't get across it."
 Old dog Spot lad a surprise when he came to the lake. He had not
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
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 It was Mrs. Fox that taught her sen the ways of the world. His fath- CT always seemed to he too busy to bother to teach Tommy such things as he needed to know. However, he was always ready.to tell Tommy what not to do. Don't" was one of MT. Fox's favorite words Don't sleep in my bed Don't step on my tail! Don't forget to leave me my share of the treat! Don't let old dog Spot follow you home!" There was no end to his warnings. t
 Now, 1t was not always easy for Tommy to do his fathers bidding. For instance, how was he going to keep old dog Spot from following him to the old back pasture, where the Fox family lived? Certainly he would new CT have known, if his mother hadn't constantly told him of ways in which he could throw Spot off his trail.
 Mrs. Fox taught her son to double back in his tracks and jump to one side. She showed him how to run along the top rail of n fence. She tcok him. herself, right into the midst of Farmer Greens herd of cows.
 It wasn't long before Tommy even began to think of new ways 10 outwit spot--ways which even his mother perhaps had never thought of And that was why Tommy Fox had a cer- tain idea one day late in, the fall, when he fouud himself over on the
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
DEEP WATERS
\ CHILD's PLEA VIA RADIO.
BY ZOE BEcKLEY.

s
 Myra and Barrett. still trans4ixed stood looking into each others eyes a flood of misunderstanding between them. Their hands did not touch their hearts beat painfully.
 Come" said Barrett at last, gen. tly. leading the way to a sheltered cor ner of the deck where two steamer chairs stood close together. Gone and talk"
 But when they were settled, neither found words easily.
 T hoped to see you before you sailed'
 ''I ran away" Myra's honesty es- pecially in crises was impetuous. T was afraid of you. Jack. You had promised not to sail on the Cedric with me. But l was afraid, if you saw me again.
 "-that l wouldn't keep my word! We'll, you see l did"
 Myra shook her head.
 "Only partly. How did you find out I'd changed my sailing to this boat at the last minute?"
 Barrett winced.
 That's not fair. Ididn't find out. l simply had to get away l avoided the Cedric and caught this--for Hol land"
 She was still troubled, but now at the situation rather than with doubts of him.
 Forgive me, Jack. I might have known you'd keep a promise. But was upset She paused, as though preoccupied with moro important problem. "What-just what is going to happen now?"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
What Harry Underwood Threatened
 and Aladge Countcred


 There was no escaping Harry un- derwood's insistence. Ilc had made up his mind to learn everything knew concerning Dicky's escapade-- the newspaper account of which had sent him hurrying to join me--and knew of old the futiity of trying to thwart him once he had set his will to functioninG, instead of subordinat- ing 1t to his indoent merta as he so often did.
 Yes, Dicky wired me this morn ing" l answered, and with the words realized that I had not uttered them with the reluctance, had imagined l wood feel.
 Indeed. was discovering that de- spite my usual aversion to Harry Underwood ] was distinctly glad to see him upon this occasion. had felt very lonely and bewildered, es- pecially as I cherished tho queer, re- sentful feeling that meeting my hus- band after what had happened would be like meeting some one strange to me. And the advent of 50 doughty a champion as Harry Underwood heartened me more than I would have been willing to admit.
 "Wired, eh? I'll bet he did When he saw those newspapers this morn ing, I'll wager my last collar button that he made better time to the tele- graph office running than any air. plane flight he ever did. That boy just naturally spread himself and flew. What did he say?"
 His absurdity was irresistible. I laughed for the first time since I had seen the newspapers. MT. Under wood shot keen glance at me and caught shadowing his eyes something which is rarely seen in them, an ex- pression of pitying tenderness such as one gives grieved child.
 Madge Repeats the Telegram
 That's right" he said heartily. 'T'm glad the old clown hasn't forgot ten his bag of tricks. You need laugh or two today. It's the only way for you to treat this little spreading of the Dicky-bird's wings. I sure would like to have been there when the old boy first lamped the newspapers this morning. After I'd given him the thrashing he needs I'd have had the laugh of my life. But all this is be- side the point. What did he wire you?"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
PARSONS HEATER. HARTFORD.

If you like this play please tell your friends,
 'But pray! don't tell them how it ends.'
 This brief rhymed request, printed at the head of the program of The Cat and the Canary" the famous mystic play, has been read by hum idreds of thousands of theater goers who have seen John Willard's thrill- ing drama, during its two seasons at the National theater, New York city, and so far as Kilbourn Gordon, the producer, can discover not one has failed to respect it.
 This loyalty of audience to pro- ducer is one of the many remarkable features of this most remarkable of plays. For more than a third of a million of men and women to keep secret is extraordinary--but then so is "The Cat and the Canary''-and while, during the long New York run many patrons were seen to return time and again to the theater it was noticed that they usually came as hosts to friends whose curiosity had been excited by reports about the fa- nous drama, for once you have shiv- cred and gasped and laughed over the exciting situations the next best sen- sation is in watching your friends go through the same experience
 This company includes Sylvia Field, Richard Sterling, Beth Franklyn Blanche Friderici. Edmund Eftol Percy Moore, Ryder Keane, Car' Eckstrom, Harry Southard and Cla. ! Vedera.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

Barrett suddenly covered the hand own.
 "Myra," his voice was little more than breath, yet so intense that she quailed. "The inevitable! Let's face it. There's nothing for me---back there. No one cares. Myra-won't YOU want me?"
 She wet her lips. The pulse in her throat beat painfully.
 "Jack---" Her throat went husky; she tried again. What can I say? If you were free--'' She made a gesture more eloquent than words.
 T shall be free.''
 You must be very sure, Jack. Oh, don't misunderstood. You're not a shallow man. At this moment you want me. But l Knoxville, Jack, and what habit and association mean to man who has been married for 1o years. Fatherhood has it's roots. You don't realize
 ''I do. Nineteen years have brought me--here. No one cares, I tell you, Unless it's Alice, my daughter. But even She--Well you see I'm here. My choice, after weighing everything, is"
 Barrett. Bar-rett." deck stew ard came along, calling the name and skipping the blue envelope of radio HE TORE OPEN THE MESSAGE. message in his hands.
 Barrett stopped him, in uneasy IIo tora ayo-, tho
 Alice not home last night. No news. Searched everywhere, Frantic. Junior
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
RICH FRUIT CAKE
BY BERTHA E. SHAPLEIGH Of Columbia University

O1 ColumDla university
 # pound butter # pound brown sugar # pound flour
 6 eggs
 pounds raisins( seeded)
 pound citron
 1H pounds entrants
 pound ecandied apricots
 pound candied pineapple
 pound candied cherries
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 teaspoon cloves
 - teaspoon cinnamon 1 nutmeg. grated F cup strong block coffee
 Cream the butter, add sugar gradu- ally, then the eggs, and beat thor oughly.
 Sift flour with baking powder and spices, and add half of it to the but ter sugar and egg mixture. Chop raisins, wash and dry the cur rants, and cut the citron into thin small slices. Cut the apricots and pineapple into small thin slices, and the cherries into halves. Mix fruit with the other half of the flour and add to the first mixture with the coffee. Thoroughly mix and put into tins lined with buttered paper. Cover tops of tins with cheesecloth and paper and steam four hours Place the cakes after they are taken from the steamer into warm oven and let them dry for an hour or two.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
ANrI.PRoHIBIrIoN FIGHT.

Berlin, Dec. 4. Associated Press) The prohibitionists of Schoienberg, Berlin suburb, having been prohib- tied by the police from holding an open air meeting yesterday, engaged flock of sandwich men to parade the streets with placards denouncing the evils of alcohol. This aroused the ire of the saloonkeepers and dis tillery employees who bounced upon the sandwich men and gave them a severe beating The police finally in- and restored order but only after the placards had been with drawn from the streets.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
THOMAS MEIGHAN AT PALACE.

The present bill at the Palace for the first three days of the week has some very fine Keith vaudeville at fractions and a photoplay feature that is one of the very best this season. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is the
 title and an all star cast of popular players will be found in the import ant roles. Thomas Meighan and>Lea- trice Joy, who lately made a big hit in "Manslaughter." have again the leading roles in this production and their support is very capably handled by Theodore Roberts, cigar and all; Alec Francis, John Miltern, native of this city, and Eva Novack. The Keith vaudeville bill features The Seven Glasgow Maids. headed by Jes- sic Stirling, and including seven bon
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
"UNDER TWO FLAGsu-Fox's.

'pNDEh IWO flAsss -roAS,
 A love epic immortal, tragedy sublime. Under Two Flags" captured the heart of the world when it came as a novel from the pen of Ouida and its growth in popularity was heightened by its presentation on the stage by many renowned artists in- cluding Blanche Bates. Now 1t has been made into picture and will be seen here today, tomorrow and We'd nesday at Fox's theater. Priscilla Dean, than whom there is no more magnetic figure on the screen, breathes the fire of her dynamic per- sonality into the role of Cigarette, idol of French regiment at Algiers.
 Theer are street scenes in Under Two Flags" that give true insight of the life of the masses in this French province of northern Africa. The military pomp of an army post is accurately presented. And the op- pressive luxury surrounding the pam pered beauties of shieks harem add picturesque color to this dramatic film.
 The vaudeville features Fun in a Drug Store,' bright little musical comedy sketch; "Fid" Gordon, violin sit; the Florence Duo in novelty stunt and The Stewart Sisters with the latest musical hits.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
MarriaceNA A La Mode

Among the Albanian beys, or chief tains. children frequently are be- trothed before they are 10 years old and occasionally while still in the cradle. In such cases the arrange ment is kept secret from the couple until the young man is in a position to marry. His refusal would result not only in a vendetta but also in social ostracism Such cases are rare, however, for never having seen the bride he cannot decline to marry her.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
TELEGRAPH OFFICIAL DIES.

Greeley, Colo, Dec. 4.-William Nelson Fashbaugh, vice-president of the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, died here yesterday after an illness of several months. He came here from New York for his health. He was 61 years old.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
Gossip:s Corne,
Grecian Coinure

Winter cultures are being copied effectively from ancient Greek head dresses. The hair is parted at the center and knotted loosely at the back of the head. Bandeaux of flowers and leaves in silk or metal tissue con tribute the distinctive touch.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
If You Arc Well Rrc,l

You will, at the dinner table. place the napkin half-unfolded across the lap. Rising from the table, you will not refold the napkin, but place it as it is upon the table. You will be careful not to drop it into the finger bowl or over the coffee cup. Under no circumstances will you tuck the napkin into the front of your dress.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
Ribbons.

A generally acceptable gift, at the same time attractive and inexpensive, consists of lengths of lingerie ribbon wound upon plain white card. Ca ribbons, may be delicate pink, laven- der. mAuve, yellow and so forth. Through one of them silver or ivory bodkin is slipped to complete the gift.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
Corsage

One of the loveliest corsages which delft fingers can evolve is a gorgeous six-petaled tiger lily of ribbon. The lily has two or three accompanying buds and leaves. It need not neces- sarily be developed in the colors natural to the Tiger" It, may com bine delicate shades of shell pink, Nile green, pale blue, mauve or yell low.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

nie lassies who offer Echoes From Scotland" Other acts arc Hal an excellent offering, and Mason & Gynne, who are clever blackface com edians. Starting Thursday for n run of three days the feature attractpn will be Rodolph Valentino in his lat- est production, The Young Rajah"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
ST. JOHNS FAIR.

After most successful week. Chairman John Sullivan has every thing in order for the closing of St. Johns fair this evening and the dis tribution of the attractive prizes at the state armory on Arch street. The fair, which has been running for eight nights, has been well attended and a capacity crowd is expected this evening for the closing, and to enjoy an exceptional program planned by James Crowley chairman of the en- tertainment committee, which will in- clude some of the best musical talent of the city.
 The drawing of prizes will be the important feature. and will take place after the entertainment. Chairman Sullivan announced today that the of- flcers presiding at the drawing would include H. l.. Curtis of the New Brit ain Savings bank, James Daley of the Commercial Trust Co. and James Reilly of the New Britain National bank. Music for dancing will be fur nished by Frank Sullivan's orchestra
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
NOTED SINGER IMPROVED.

Garden City. N. ", Dec. 4.-The condition of Mime. Ernestine Schu- mann -Heink, noted contralto. i'll at her home here with pneumonia, was slightly improved today, her phy- sician announced.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
For Him.

A morroco tie rack may possibly solve the Christmas problem of the woman at loss for something to give Him" It folds up compactly and may be slipped easily into drawer, trunk or travelling bag.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

Even a sick child loves the "fruity" taste of California Fig syrup If the little tongue is coated, or if your child is listless cross feverish, full of cold, or has collie. a teaspoonful will never fail to open the bowels. In a few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly it works all the constipa- ton poison, sour bile and waste from the tender. little bowels and gives you a well, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers keep "Califor- mia Fig Syrup" handy. They know 8 teaspoonful today saves sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup" w.Gch has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Moth- CT! You must say California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

Basqued frocks are still most popu- lar for girls party wear, though they are decidedly the basques of this sea- son and no other. Waistlines are lower, occasionally the skirts are gored, the basque bodice no longer wrinkles across the front but is gathered into fullness on each side.
 Sometimes the basque front con- tinues in panel that falls to the hem. Sleeves are short or non- existent.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
JUVENILE FoLLIEs AT LYcEuM.

JONENILE TOALlES Al A1ALoNA' The Lyceum's all star vaudeville bill the first half of this week is fea- tured by an elaborate show - "The Junior Follies'' and William OClare and His Shamrock Girls" The former presents troup of younger performers who put on 8 miniature Follies show, doing it with all the pep and zest of the older players. The latter is an elegantly staged Irish feature number, the sketch abound ing in ballads, dances and song hits savoring of the Emerald Isle. Other excellent acts are Margaret and Han ley in a truly sensational novelty aerial acrobatic act and Violet WoodsSa sweet young woman singer who specializes on the most up to date song numbers Jaordan and Marsh are comical duo, one of them doing an Italian character act that is a riot.
 The accompanying picture presents Lionel Barrymore, one of the leaders on the American stage, in "The Face in the Fog"
 Beginning Thursday, this theater will again offer new vaudeville en- tertainment and another big picture, ! outh to Youth"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

Chiffon velvet is the favorite ma terial. It may be plain, but often is bsocaded or embroidered in metal thread. White velvet and silver is the smartest color scheme, with sil- yer and black and white and gold fol- lowing close behind.
 All colors are good, but no costume is fashionable without a touch of metal cloth or metal embroidery somewhere about it.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
A Great Benefit.

No enterprize established in Colum-
bia, in our recollection, has proven to
be a greater benefit to the county as
will the new receiving tobacco house
now in full operation. 1t will not
only be of great benefit to the busi-
ness of Columbia, but the tobacco
growers of the entire county will re-
ceive better returns for their crops
than ever before known. If there Is
any class of men who ought to receive
full value for their labor, it is the
farmer who makes and puts the stuff
on the market. There are some grow
ers in the county who have not enter
ed the pool but when the checks begin
to come in they will wish they had
Joined.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
Christmas Will Soon Be Here.

This is the season Of the year when
ali the little boys and little girls are
happy They are fondly looking for
Old Santa Claus, and are wondering
what he will bring them. The little
folks are outs poken In their desires,
and many write letters to Santa, tell
ing him what they mostly desire.
They should not be disappointed for
the reason if they do not get the ar
ticles they are longing for, heartaches
follow, and they will conclude that
they are not in favor with the dis
tributor OF Christmas presents. Make
the children happy, and as they roup
and play over their gifts your heart
will overflow with joy. The sorrow
that disappointment brings can hard
ly be described.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
Six cap box stove for sale.
Mrs. Emma Grissom.
Truck Damaged By Fire.

Last Friday, while en- route t0Lex-
ington with load of tobacco, Mr.. Ed
win Hutchlson's truck got out of com
mission near Bloomfield, and while
working with it the wire connections
caught fire and also the cab, and as
they burned the tobacco caught, the
load being partly destroyed. Mr..
Hutchison's right arm was badly
burned, and the Clothes of three men,
who were assisting in extinguishing
the fire, were burned from their body.
Their clothing caught from a fire they
started away from the truck, their
garments being saturated with gaso-
line.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
Organize a Debating Society.

There are number of professional
men now in Columbia who are good
speakers, and who keep up with the
current events Of the day. The nights
are long and the court auditorium is
available Would it not be improving,
and besides furnish the audiences
with great deal of valuable informa.
tion, to organize a debating society,
and let the speakers discuss live ques.
tions? 1t would not only be improV-
ing to the speakers, but they would
furnish the audiences with a great
deal of valuable information. We
hope that a move to this end will be
started. 81
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
New Managers.

The Columbia Auto Company, the
former owners being Tartar Bros, has
changed hands, Mr.. c. T. Stulrs and
Mr.. Fred Myers having bought all
the cars and are now in charge. The
name of the new firm will do business
over the names of Stults & Myers.
A new lot of cars will be put on the
line between here and CampbellsVille,
and lot of cars will be kept ready fpr
short drives. Only safe drivers will
be employed.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
Now Is The Time.

If the Christian people Of this COM
munity want to do something for
suffering humanity, let them take .
stroll into the suburbs Of Columbia
and see what is needed to make poor
children happy. 1t is said that there
are families Who are in need Of the
necessities of life with no money to
buy. They have nothing for their
children and no means with which to
make purchases Of little articles that
would make them happy. There is
but little in the larder, and perhaps
some of them are hungry. 1t would
be Christian spirit to help the un.
fortunate, and if you are not willing
to show your religious spirit in this
way, you have left your Christianity
out in your, woodhouse.
The Adair County news., 1922-12-19
Quiet Home WEDDING.

On Thursday, December the 14th,
at high noon, Miss Allene Rltchey. of
Burkesville, and Mr.. John d. Lowe,
Jr., Of this city, were quietly married
at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs John Lee Walker, Mrs. Walker
being a sister of the bride.
Miss Ellen Alexander, of Burkesville,
was Maid of Honor and Mr.. Shreve
Davis was the best man. Eld. Wheel
er pronounced the ceremony in a
beautiful manner.
Mrs. Lowe has visited IN Columbia
a number Of times and the many
friends she has made are delighted to
have her make her home here, She
is charming young woman whom
every one who knows loves.
Mr.. Lowe is a young man of ster-
ling worth, who also possesses host Of
friends, who wish him all happiness
and success. .
The bride and groom left immedi-
ately for their wedding trip. Many
beautiful gifts were received.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lowe, Miss Mary Lucy Lowe,
Mr.. ]. ID. Ritchey, Of BurkesVille, Mr..
and Mrs. Rollin Cundiff, Mrs. Byron
Montgomery, Miss Louise Montgou-
cry, Mrs. Ann Lizzie Walker, Mr.. Doc
Walker, Miss Sara Barger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Cundiff.