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New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27 1922

thing that Fatty Coon told them. Now and then they interrupted the story teller. to ask him a question. such as Did you say Big Ben scratched your nosef" or Was it Big Ben that bit your ear?" or Was that when you ran away"
 or course Fatty Coon answered 'No!" to each question of that sort. And he didn't seem any too well pleased, either, to have such aues- tions put to him,
 Well. at last the story was done. Fatty Coon looked around him in very important way,
 T don't suppose he said, any body else has tale to tell like this one I've told you, don't suppose there ever was another such terrible fight in Pleasant Valley"
 For few moments nobody naid a word. Most of the company had been In plenty of fights, But somehow they all seemed mild compared with this dreadful one they had just been hear ing about
 And then somebody spoke.
 ''I won a worse fight than that, one time" said mild voice.
 Everybody was staggered. For 1t was Jimmy Rabbits voice. And of all the fleld-folk he was the least quarrel- uome. In fact, he had never been
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adele Garrlsons REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

i 'I'll look up Mrs. Barker" she went on at last. and get some linen and extra quilts. It's pretty cold up here at night now"
 knew she did not realize the re- luctance to face the doughty chate- laine of the house which pervaded every infection of her voice, and l tried to make my own matter of fact as casually suggested;
 Better let me attend to that, don't you think?"
 "oh, if you only would !" she gasped in relief. Honestly, it's a long time since I believed in fairies and ogres and those things, but I've revived my childish belief In them since I've seen her. Ugh !! She's far more terrifying to me than any ogress could be !"
 There's no need for you 10 see her again If you don't want to-" l said, soothingly. T don't mind her in the least, and I'll attend to every thing for you.'
 That will probably suit Mrs Bar ker as well as 1t will me-" she re- turned shrewdly. T certainly am far from being the woodchuck's whiskers in her estimation. I'll bet she'll draw at least one long breath of relief when she sees the last of me-"
 She had so accurately described Mrs. Barker's sentiments that I has, tened to turn the subject.
 If you've finished" I said, Suppose we go back to your room, and then I'll hunt up Mrs. Barker"
 You deserve a medal for bravery" she said, when. after leaving her at her door, departed in search of the landlady. But I found that needed no fortitude this time in dealing with Mrs. Barker.
 She loaded me down with blankets and fresh linen, and volunteered to let us slsep beyond the usual break fast time in the morning, both be- cause of my fatigue and our natural desire to avoid the other breakfasters.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Tho Way Claire Foster Strove to i.F ssSarritice', tO Madge

Tho Way Claire Foster Strove to
 "sacriace" to Madge
 l heard sibilant whispering behin, us. as Claire Foster and l turned away from the door from which W, had bidden goodhy to Dicky. So know that the veranda gossipers wer, busy with conjectures as to the mean ing of my apparent sriendliness witf the girl. and my remaining with her With the knowledge of those watching eyes and ears, neither of us spoke un' til we had again reached the dining room. Then Claire Foster drew deer breath and faced me with shining eyes
 'I wonder if you can guess what your staying here has meant to me, she said earnestly. T believe another night here alone, with tho Knowledge of those whisperers talking me over and tearing me to pieces would have driven me mad"
 Well. I'm very much here," I re- turned practically. for saw that the girl was on the verge of an emotional outburst of some kind. "So suppose we finish our supper and plan for the night? I wonder If Mrs. Barker has an extra room near yours.'
 "Oh !' The exclamation was so filled with nervous fear that started. Please don't leave me alone There's | comfortable couch in my room. It's fully as good as the bed. and I've slept on it several nights. So if you don't mind sharing the room with me, I'd be delighted to let you have the bed and I'll take the couch"
 Please Don't Leave Me-"
 Very well. I'll share your room" acquiesced quietly, for I saw the futility of denying her anything in her tense mood. But it doesn't matter a bit to me whether sleep on the bed or the couch."
 "But it does to me-" she returned. "Please let me have my way, won't you?"
 She was very winsome. very attrac- tive in her softened, humble mood. All the hard defiance, the metallic, superficial smartness which l had mo- ticed in her the summer before had vanished. I said to myself with a quick little clutch of something very like fear at my heart that if she ever had revealed this softened, allurine side of her nature to Dicky it was no wonder that he had fingered in her vicinity instead of coming home.
 The little mental colloquy delayed my answer although I did not know had hesitated until I heard her say with grieved but apologetic intona- ton:
 Perhaps I'm asking too much, Mrs. Graham. You've been wonderful, coming ID here and standing by me as you have. I ought not to pre- sume-"
 You foolish child" laughed, put fling down with a firm hand every thought save that Of helping her. You're not presuming. I'd much rather share your room than have one to myself, honestly And I'll take the bed with thanks. You may be as self-sacrificing as you like"
 A Welcome Suggestion
 T wish it were sacrifice" she burst out, then stopped short, evident ly regretting the betrayal of the regret which I guessed was hers on my ac- count.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
LITTLE CIRCUS AT Tox's.

Foxs new vaudeville bill tomorrow will feature two unusually elaborate numbers. Potpourri and Seymour's Happy family. The first Is sketch with a wide variety of attractions. bright and catchy The other Is one of the best known trained animal acts on the stage. In addition to two oth- CT entertaining acts Harry Carey in Good Men and True,"- a smashing western drama of politics. gunmen and love. will be shown.
 "Bull-dog Drummond" filmed from the famous melodrama now running in New York, will be shown the first three days of next week with Carlyle Blackwell in the leading role. War; wick Warde. who plays the chief vil- lain, Dr. Lakington, is unusually clever.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
PrOdigal Son Is Found
 Beggar After II Years

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-Frederick Livingstone. who left his home In Lincoln, Neb., II years ago after a quarrel with his father over the course he should take in college, was found here Christmas in the house of correction and planned to leave today to spend New Years at home. After being arrested for begging on tho street and sentenced to three months imprisonment he told an agent ot the prison welfare association tho story of his wanderings. He was found by a brother.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Kate thrilled as she thought

Kate thrilled as she thought of Tom. He was now a prosperous at- ltorney in northern state. He had loved her in fine, clean way. That was something at least. Something fine and good in the past is always an anchor in a troubled present.
 The train was pulling into Sullivan when she awakened from the dream.
 It was quite a distance from the railroad station to the place where the interurban cars stopped in front of the Sullivan hotel SO Kate took the bus, which made the trip four times daily, with a motley array of travellers.
 The interurban car, waiting when the bus arrived, rattled speedily over the intervening miles.
 It was three o'clock in the after noon when Kate made her way through the crowds at the station and sought a hotel, where she engaged a room.
 The city lay hot under the rays of a sun which had been shining steadily from early morning. The heat of the concrete sidewalks struck through the soles of her satin pumps as she walked along Wabash avenue.
 At length she turned into Fourth street toward the laundry of Sing Loy, where she knew she would find Alice.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27

known to fight. And besides. he wat no boaster. Whatever Jimmy Rabbit said was sure to be wholly true.
 Tell us about it!" cried the com pany-all except Fatty Coon. He gave Jimmy Rabbit very sulky look. If you had terrible fight 1t must have been with Meadow Mouse," he sniffed.
 No! It wasn't" Jimmy Rabbit de- clared.
 Then let us hear all about it!' everybody else begged him. If Fatty Coon doesn't want to listen. he can go away"
 I'm not going away" Fatty blus- tered. I'm going to stay here and hear the story. Somehow I believe there's going to be good laugh sooner or later"
 But nobody paid much attention to him. Every one was straining his ears to catch every word that Jimmy Rabbit said.
 And then Jimmy Rabbit began.
 T met him in the woods, beside the spring" he said. "He ordered me away. l HIS "dtcT lbIl I1cduL LO O0 drunk by little fellows like you.' he told me. And that was when I bit his nose" 70 3
 You could have heard pine needle fall, it was so still when Jimmy Rab- bit paused.
 "Go on! Go on!" somebody cried.
 He tried to hit me with his great paw; and that was when I scratched his face"
 T don't believe word of it!" Fat ty Coon exclaimed nngrily.
 Uncle Sammy Coon ordered him harshly to keep still and not break in upon the story.
 Then" said Jimmy Rabbit, The tried to fall on me. And that was when tucked him head over heels in the spring. And that was when he said, 'Ough- -oo-wee!' He was terribly angry" A1
 "There!" Fatty Coon bawled., "I knew there was going to be joke. I knew there was going to be good laugh. Jimmy Rabbit is telling some- thing that isn't true Because mo- body but Cuffy Bear ever talks like that. And Jimmy Rabbit certainly couldn't push Cuffy Bear into the spring."
 This is true story" Jimmy Rab- bit told the company stoutly Tt is the true story of dream had only last week. dreamed I had an aw- full fight with Cuffy Bear. And | whipped him, too."
 We'll, everybody began to smile. and Fatty Coon roared with laughter.
 What are you laughing at?" asked Jimmy Rabbit. T didn't hear the be- ginning of your story. But was sure you must be telling about a dream"
 And now all Fatty Coon's friends began to laugh at him. He lost his temper at once and went off into the depths of the woods, where he couldn't hear the shouts of merri- ment, nor see the looks of amuse- ment that annoyed him so. Copyright 1922 by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Service.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
GOOD SHOW AT LYCEUsr.

Tomorrow the Lyceum will present brand new vaudeville program and cracking good picture, The Lyins Truth" one that has all the elements of a mystery story. Tonight, however, seven acts of high grade vaudeville will be presented, featuring a manni- kin novelty, several singing and danc- ing sketches, really good musical revue and other numbers of interest. The picture 1. tonight is a comedy drama of quality, "Me and My Girl"
 'The Lying Truth" which opens with the matinee on Thursday, is newspaper story.
 Tickets are now on sale for the Midnight show which will usher in the New Year, promptly at 12.01 a. m. January l, 1923.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
WONDERFUL SHOW AT PALACE.


 Tonight the Palace is presenting for the last time the show which has featured the first half of the Anni- versary Week bill which Is featured by six big Keith vaudeville acts and Betty Compson and Bert Lytell in ITO Have and To Hold" On, Thursday the bill changes and will feature six more big acts headed by Harry Slatko an band and the new dramatic pho toploy, "The Sin Flood"
 If some ono pulled a stop-watch on you and told you that you had cer- tain number of hours and miAutes to live, what would you do?
 If it was on Monday would you keep right on with the washing? If it was on Thursday and you were on your way to the weekly meeting of The Twentieth Century club or of The Browning Society, would you keep right on going? If it was on Friday and you were chasing cob webs with a broom, would you drop the broom and begin to sort of think things over? Or whatever you might be doing-eating, riding, reading what do you think your procedure would be if you were told with au- thority that you were going to breathe your last breath, say, in exactly six hours and three minutes?
 That sort of problem is the turning point of "The Sin Flood" new Goldwyn picture.
 Reserved seats are now selling and the box office is open every day at 9:30 a. m.
 There will be a special New Years midnight frolic at the Palace on New Years eve starting at 12:01 a. m. which will feature a big bill of Keith vaudeville and Jackie Coogan in "Oliver Twist"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
SUED FOR s2,254.5s
Five Concerns Bring Action Against Edward Feurstein, Proprietor of Ma tional Grocery and Meat Co.

Suits amounting to $2,254.5S were brought against Edward Feurstein, proprietor of the National Grocery and Meat Co. of 176 Arch street yes terday. Papers in the action were served by Constable Fred Wrinkle and are returnable in the city court on the third Monday in January. Feur- stein last week transferred mortgages on property on Washington and Olive streets to B. Miller and creditors are investigating the transfers.
 Loomis 6, Wilson Co. of Hartford brought $4o0 suit against Feur-
 ,tein; New England Food and Pro- ducts Co.,. of Hartford, $754.74; W. J. Cahill Go. of Plainville, $674.S4; Con- necticut Grocery Co.,, of Hartford, $125; Albert Ehlers Corp. of New York, $500. It is said that Feurstein promised to pay his creditors yester- day when representatives of the vari- ous companies could not locate him at his place of business the suits were filed,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
PRUNE SCALLOP

BY BERTHA F. SHAPLEIGH
 Of Columbia University s cups cooked prunes cup prune juice
 i cup bread crumbs
 IA cup butter
 IA teaspoon cinnamon
 1-l cup sugar
 Remove stones from prunes and cut into quarters, Melt butter and add crumbs; mix cinnamon with sugar. In a buttered dish place layer of crumbs, over this layer of prunes sprinkled with some of the sugar and cinnamon; add part of the prune juice. Repeat until material C used.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
A WHooPING BIG STORY,

A WHOOFlNG BlG SIORY.
 Rambling through the woods on a fall evening, Jimmy Rabbit came up- on a company of the forest-folk all gathered about Fatty Coon, who was telling them story. It was the story of fight which Fatty Coon had had with a fierce old Coon known as Big Ben. who lived over in Cedar Swamp.
 Big Ben was a famous fighter. Not one of the forest-folks had ever heard of fight that he hadn't won. So it was no wonder that they listened breathlessly while Fatty Coon told them how he had whipped old Big Ben soundly and sent him scurrying up into tree top.
 It was long story. It was only half told when Jimmy Rabbit ar rived on the scene. He noticed, as he looked around him, that some of the company didn't quite believe every
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Good Manners

The person who always is trying to set others right seldom is popular so- cially. Few people enjoy having their shortcomings commented on. Unless one has a very definite responsibility toward another. as of parent toward child, the correction of the latter's errors may we'll be left to those upon
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Marriage A In Mode

At Hungarian gypsy wedding. one of the ceremonies is to hand the chief a pitcher of red wine. The chief, having tasted the wine, touches 1t to the lips of the bride and bridegroom and then hurls the pitcher as far away from him as he is able. The pitcher breaks, of course, and the number of fragments is taken as in dicating the number of years the couple will live together.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
GO ON WITH THE STORY

Sitting there in the coach, watching the Wabash roll lazily along, Kate Ward smiled at the vision the little town of Riverton called forth.
 The chautauqua had closed. Her mother intended to go home by train. Kate had been allowed to drive home with Tom Malloy, who made no se- cret of the fact that he loved Kate, and who. since he was the son of a well-to-do farmer, was considered a "catch" for some lucky girl.
 Small, raft-like ferry boats, operat- ed by one man by means of wire stretched across the river, carried ve- hicles from one bank to the other.
 It was little after eight--a wom- derful August evening-when Kate and Tom Malloy approached the fer ry, and Tom called for the ferry man. The boat was at anchor on the other side of the river.
 There was no response to Toms call, nor to others which followed at intervals. Finally he went up the hill to the ferry mans home. The place was dark. He was unable to arouse anyone.
 The operator probably supposing there would be little traffic crossing the river that night, since the chau- tauqua had closed in the forenoon, had taken the evening for his own amusement and left his boat unat- tended.
 "Ill have to cross the river by trestle Don't be afraid--you can trust Ben," said Tom as he started away.
 Ben was Tom's horse, a sorrel who loved Tom to the point of worship and for Toms sake included Kate in his affection.
 Tom started off across the river on foot Kate heard his running steps on the ties of the trestle as she wait half fearful, in the dark. Finally she heard the splash of water Tom had started the ferry boat. When he landed she drove Ben on to the raft and held him while Tom, by means of the wire propeller, pulled the boat back to the Illinois shore.
 Then they drove on over the mobn- ut Illinois prairie to Palestine.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27

cidedly a favorite. Edged with fur, 1t is shown on many of the smartest gowns. Square yokes are good and the bateau lines still persist. It is seen on evening gowns-high in front and very low in the back.
 Simple and decidedly smart are the two afternoon frocks illustrated. Be- side the new necklines, one shows a belt fastening in front; the other, panels, shirred at the wrist. On such slight evidence is the true fa4ion of gown established.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27

All the fashions of all the design CTS, gave us only one neckline last season. We bore with it cheerfully and called in lace collars and fur neckpieces to soften the line when it wasn't becoming-which usually it wasn't
 This season designers are kinder. The V-shaped neck is popular both for evening and daytime wear. The very low. rounded neck Illustrated in one of the models sketched) is de-
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27

having crumbs on top. Bake 25 minutes. Serve with cream or hard sauce.
 This is a good way to use, prunes already cooked, after part of them have been served for breakfast-a' good dessert for the children.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
STOCK DIVIDEND

Saco, Me, Dec. 27.-The York Mfg. Co.,. at the annual meeting of stock holders has voted to increase the capital stock from s1,S0O,000 to s3,- 600, 900, issuing as stock dividend m additional share for each share held by stockholders.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
7.HoUR OFFICE DAY.

Sofia, Dec. 27. (By Associated Press)-A seven hour day for office workers will be substituted by the government for the present eight hour schedule beginning January l. It is announced that hereafter time will be designated according to a "A hour clock.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
WGI

American Radio and Research Corp.
 Medford Hillside, Mass.) 6:30 p. m.--Boston police reports; late news flashes; early sport news. 6:45 p. m.-"The Family Circle" conducted by Youths Companion.
 7:00 p. m.-Evening program
 (a) Why Broad of Health" Burton A. Welcome, American Red Cross.
 (b) Violin solo by Charles Deluty. Miss Gertrude Goldman, accompanist (c) Just Boy" a broadcast from American Boy Magazine. Comments are requested.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
WBZ
(westihghouse-Springfield)

(Westihghouse-Springheld)
 7:3o p. m.-Bedtime story; market report.
 7:45 p. m.-"Health of the Child in Industry" by Mrs. Kenneth Appel. secretary of Massachusetts Child La bor Commission, Boston; late news from the Iron Age.
 s:00 p. m.-Christmas songs and carols by the choir of the Christ Episcopal church. under the direction of Thomas Monon, organist and choirmaster.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Gossip:sC Come,
New Hair Style

recent arrival from Paris reports that the vogue for bobbed hair has passed entirely and that French girls arc arranging their hair 80 that the back is brushed high. Over the en- tire head mob cap of very fine gold lace holds the hair in place.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
French Millinery

Many of the newest French hats have veils and laces for trimmings
 Sometimes just a tiny lace edge shields the eye, in other cases straw crowns are used with the tiniest of lace ruffles for brims. Other hats have a lace sash over the crown that hangs in a long streamer on each side.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
For the Boudoir

Besides the regulation satin and lace-trimmed mules to which we have become accustomed, this season we find elaborate ones of brocaded metal cloth, and of Chinsee and oriental embroidery.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
VOlCESM THE AIR
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1922.
 EDKA

tWestinghouse. East Pittsburgh).
 6:15 D. m.-Special dinner concert by KDKA Little Symphony orchestra.
 7:15 p. m.-News; letter from Farm and Home.
 7:30 p. m.-Bedtime story for the children.
 7:45 D. m.-Summary of the Iron and Steel Industries, prepared by the Iron Age.
 500 D. m-Continuing the series of talks on. Radio begun last week. "The Proper Antenna For Tuning
 S:30 p. m.--Concert by James E. Bell, tenor; Brinley Jones, baritone, and KDKA Little Symphony orches- tra. Mrs. James E. Bell. accompanist.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
RETURNING To sMYRNA.

Brindisi, Italy, Dec. 27.-Fourteen hundred Italian refugees who left Smyrna after the fire, have sailed from this port for Smyrna again to take up their residence there.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Fancy Container

Gift earrings of Chinese jade come in a black satin box bound with gold braid and tied with gold cord, on the end of which is tiny, carved Buddha of jade.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Perfume F,lasks

Small enameled or jeweled flasks exactly the shape of the ones men carry in their hip pockets are now made for carrying perfume in mi lady's handbag.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Larger Sleeves

Wide cape sleeves are noticed on many of the spring frocks. There is often a tiny cuff or band which holds the sleeve in place about the wrist.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
whom such responsibility does rest.
Leather Applique

New spring togs arriving from Paris are featuring applique of leather, as we'll as fancy wool and silk stitchery We find this on millinery as we'll as gowns.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
or Silver Cloth

A gown of silver cloth is draped to follow closely the lines of the body and has the skirt caught to the side with huge butterfly bow. the ends of which make a one-sided train.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Ivory Velvet

Ivory velvet is the most popular material for dinner and theater cos- tunes at the present time. Usually such frocks are beaded or draped and have uneven hemlines.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
WIZ
(Westinghouse, Newark).

(WeSt1ngEouSt, VEWHrKJ. 6:00 D. m.-Musical program. FOO p. m.-Animal stories by Flor ence S. Vincent.
 9:00 D. m.-The Business Outlook by Dr. Warren Hickernall.
 9:15 D. m.-Concert by Amphion orchestra of Newark.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
ONE MAN WOMAN
 BY ZOE BEcKLEY
A VISION OF THE PAST.
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY
BY ZOE BEcKLEY.

KATE WARD. following her husband s death, returned from tho great city to tNe village of her childhood to care for her widower father, JUSTIN PARSONS. To their little homo came
 CHINATOWN ALICE, with the story that Rates dead husband DAN WARD. was the father of Alice's child, DOROTHY. Later comes the news that the little girl is seriously i'll. Kate leaves to see Alice, to investigate and to determine what must be doIe.
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(TO Be Continued). Copyright, 1922, NEA Service).