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New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Nicol Brinn Goes Ont


Detective Sergeant Stokes was a big,
dark, ford man, the word "consta Bile"
written all over him.
Wessexs instructions with regard 10
Nicol Brinn had been suceinct: Watch
Mr.. Brinn's chambers, make a note OF
all visitors but take no definite
fteps respecting him personally with
ont consulting me-"
Armnd with these instructions. the
detective sergeant had undertaken his
untics, which had proved more or less
tedious mp TO the time that a fashion
ably atiired woman OF striking but un.
hHual appearance had inquired of the
ban porter upon which floor Mr.. Nicol
lirinn resided.
III her manner the detective ser.
laant had perceived something furtive.
There was hunted look in her eyes,
ten.
When at the end OF some fifteen or
twenty minutes. she failed to reappear,
he determined 10 take the initiative
himself.
As A result, then, he presently found
himself in the presence of the immoy-
able Hoskins; and having caused him
name TO be announced. he was re.
uuested TO wait In the lobby for one
minute. Exactly one minute had
elapsed when he was shown into that
long, lofty room, which OF late had
been the scene or strange happenings.
He looked into the unfathomable.
light blue eyes or Nicol Brinn. and be-
came conscious or certain mental
confusion.
Good evening. sir" he said, awk.
wardly. Il am acting in the case con.
eerning the DISAPPEARANCE OF Mr.. Paul
Harley"
Yes" replied Brinn.
Well slr'-sgain he glanced rapid
~ about don't want to intrude
more than necessary. but a lady came
In here about half an hour ago
Yes" drawled Brinn. It's posi-
BILE"
ITS a fact" declared the detective
sergeant IF it isn't troubling you too
much, / should like to know that
lady's name. Also, should like a
Chat with her before she leaves"
Nicol Brinn replaced his cigar in the
right corner Of his mouth. defective
sefhedht sJohes, i give you my word
that the lady TO whom you refer is no
longer in these chambers"
Stokes glared at him angrily Blu,
there is no other way out" he blus-
tered.
Il shall not deal With this matter
further" declared Brinn. coldIy. Il
may have vices. but ] never was
liar
Oh" muttered the detective srr-
geant taken aback by the cold in
eisiteness OF the speaker. Then per-
hsps you will lead the way. as I should
like to take a look around"
Sicol Brinn spread his feet more
widely upon tho hesrthrug defective
Sergeant Stokes" li, said. You are not
playing The game Inspector Wessex
passed his word 10 mr. that FOR twenty
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
FIRE-TONGUE
BY SAX ROHMER
ertsssA sssMcs.tae:

four hours my movements should not
be questioned or interfered with. How
is ii that find you here
Stokes thrust his hands in his peck
cts and coughed unessily. Il am not
a machine" HI replied; and I do my
own Job in my own way"
Maybe but it is no affair of yours
to interfere with private affairs Of
mine. Detective Sergeant. See here.
there is no lady in these chambers.
Secondly, ! have an appointment at
line o'clock, and you are OBTAINING
me"
What's more answered Stokes,
who had now quite lost his temper. II
intend 10 go on OBTAINING you until |
have searched these chambers and
s. arched them thoroughly
Nicol Brinn glanced at his watch
IF | leave in five minutes. IN be in
good time" he said. Follow me-"
Crossing to the center section OF a
massive bookcase, he opened it, and
it proved TO he door. Within was a
small and coy study. In contrast with
the museumlike room out of which it
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
THF. NEGRO PROBLEM
Their Northward Migration Today
Taken Up BY Social Delegates

Washington. Dec. 27.-The north
ward migration of the negro, factors
affecting the marital condition of
the population and the relation of the
United States to international reia-
tions were taken up today by the
delegates attending the annual meet
ing of the American Sociological So
ciety. Luncheon conferences fol-
lowed with members of the associa-
ton of training schools for profess
sional social work and the national
community center association at
which various aspects of their mutual
interests we're considered, and joint
session will be held tonight with
delegates attending the annual meet
ing of the American economic asso-
citation.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

the window. looked about him as a
man looksw no finds himself sur
rounded by enemies.
Paul Harley retreated step by step
to the bushes. He held the pistol
tightly clenched in his right hand.
He had heard his own death SEN
tence pronounced and he knew that
ii was likely to be executed.
CONTINUED In Next Issuc)
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
More Stains
on Children's
Teeth
New Harmless Treatment Quickly Dis
solves Every Stain-Whitens Teeth

Nothing spois d childs whole appear
anre quicker than stained. duh or yellow
ish teeth. But now every child can nave
teeth that are perfectly clear aud flashing
white and keep them that way always
For a now AID absolutely sale treatment
has been perfected which instantly dis
solves all teeth stains, giving even the
duliest teeth "a marvellous sparkle ana
Wilderness.
This new treatment, called Blesehodent
Combination, CON ists Of marvellous
harmless liquid which Instantly cuidles or
softens all surface stains aud 4 new kind
OF paste which not only gently removes
these softencd stains-but which prevents
the formation of new status. Even the
most unsghtly stains usually disappear
with the hrst application of Bleachodent
combination. Highly endorsed by dentists.
Cannot possibly affect enamel as 1t acts
only on surface stains-not on the enamel
Itself. Fine for removing tobacco stains
et", from adults teeth. Get Bleachodent
combination today on money back guar
sntee, Costs just few cents AT good
drug ana department stores everywhere.
such as; Fair Dept. Store, Clark 4 Brain
erd Co., Crowel Drug Co., Dickinson Trus
%" Lisgett's.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

although the nature of his proposed
operations demanded secrecy. he
recognized that every hour was pre-
cious. Accordingly he walkey inn
mediateIy back TO the spot at which
he had left the car and, following the
porter's directions, drove over the line
at the level crossing imm ediately be-
yond the station, and proceeded up a
tree lined road until he found him
self skirting the railing of an extern
sive tract of park land.
Presently heavy gates appeared in
view, and then, to the right. another
lane in which the growing dusk had
painted many shadows. He deter
mined to drive on until he should
find suitable hiding place. And at
q spot, as he presently learned, not
a hundred yards from Hillside, he
discovered an opening in the hedge
which divided the road from tiled
field. Into this, without hesitation,
he turned the racer. backing in. in
order that he mighc be ready for q
flying start in case of emergency.
Once more he set out on foot.
He proceeded with caution. walk
ing softly close to the side of the
road, and frequently pausing to listen.
Advancing in this fashion. he found
himself standing ere long before an
open gateway, and gazing along ii
drive which presented u vista of ut
ter blackness. \ faint sound reached
his ears-thc distant drone of Il pow
elful engine. \ big car was mount
ing the slope from Lower claybury
station
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

Noe on the Wanamaker auditorium
organ, direct from the Wanamaker
auditorium.
p. m.-Msyor Hylan's Peoples
concert.
1880 p. m.-Dance program by the
Hotel Commodore orchestra under
the personal direction of Bernhard
LeSitow.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

Thursday, Dec. 20. 1928
6:15 p. m.--Dinner concert from
the Ritz theater. Pittsburgh, Pa.
p. m.-Wsekly chat with the
farmers by Frank L. Mullen, radio
editor of the National Stockman and
Farmer.
N7:15 p. m.-National Stockman and
Farmer Market reports.
1880 p. m.-Feature of interest to
farmers.
7:45 p. m.--The children's period.
s p. m.-Chamber of Commerce
Father and Sons banquet.
1880 p. m.-Special late evening
concert by kDkA Little symphony
orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
OPEN HoSTRILsl END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are stuffed Up.


count HIy. Your cold in head or
eatarrh disappears. Your r=sgzed
uostrils al open. the air passages Of
yolf bead will clear and yof can
breathe freely. No utorr snuGffug.
hawking mucous disonarre. sIrvHrss
or heaJachc; no struggling for breath
al night.
Get small bottle 0S Eiy's Cream
TlaIm from your druggist and apply q
little Of this fragrant ants fstia
cream in your nostriis u Ts6aet-8tss
through every air passac 81 fhs|
head. soothing ard healing Tire saol-
In or infsmed mucorzs membrane.
ritinz you instant reliet. HeaI cal1
ard osfarrh yield iike insEi 3tcnt
stas stuned-up and mis-, rstie. t'siief
sure.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

You are quite fixed upon OBTAINING
me-"
quite" said Stokes, watching him
closely.
In one long stride Brinn was
through the doorway, telephone in
hand. Before Stokes had time 10
move, the door closed violently. in
order, no doubt, TO make it shut over
the telephone cable which lay under
il,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

p. m.--"Jack Rabbit Stories" by
David Cory.
1880 y, MI Dance program by
Irving Seller and his cafe Boulevard
orchestra.
7:i5 n. m, Tho Worlds work
s y. m.--Dance program by Irving
Seller and Cafe boulevard orchestra.
S:i5 y. M Special evening radio
organ recital played by J. Thurston
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
NVGI
american Radio & Research Corp
Mcdford Hillside. Msss.)

$50 p. Boston police reports.
$40 p. m.---code practice, lesson
No. 1879.
p. m, --- FL eninE program. l..
pits OF Wisdom" by George Brinton
Zeal. prominent newspaper man. >.
Concert by Sanford's orchestra OF
Maiden. Mass. 5. stories for Par
ents." prepared by the ChiIdren's Aid
association. 4. Continuation of SAN
ford's orchestra program.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
NOW GO on WITH THE STORY

Las. night there was A meeting
outside London,
you don't want me TO believe
there are English members"
Yes. Theer are many. But let me
20 or. omehow-somehow ] don't
Understandable finds you are one
MY God"
And YOU are not present last
night, Now, do YOU understand? 80
he sends me 10 tell you that a car will
he waiting at nine o'clock tonight out
side the Cavalry club. The driver will
he a Hindu. You know what to say.
On, nv SicoI. my sake, You know il
all You are clever. You can pre-
tend. You can explain you had no
call. II you refuse"
A discreet rap sounded unon the
door.
Nicol Brinn crossed and stood hands
clasped behind him. before the man
telpiecs. 'In.' he said
Hoskins entered, detective Ser
geant Stokes wishes 70 see you at once
sir
Brinn drew a watch from his waist
coat pocket, Attached to it was a fob
which depended a little Chinese Bud.
dhs. He consulted the timepiece and
returned it 10 his pocket.
Eight twenty-five" he muttered
and glanced across 10 where Nadia,
Uide-eyed, watched him. Admit De-
tective Sergeant stokes at eight TWEEN
ty-six. and then lock the door"
Very good, sir "
Hoskins retired imperturbably.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

Nhai happened !" HarirA-so ont
MOI uhtl Marcy came Wihln sigQl
"l me mouse a low ramhiihS JACOB
can ph''dlhg' ala n" attempt TO take
cover he Scram bled up tree ana
got as'ria' o. a wall swirl sur
'eH ny MS ciectrlc loren OF the
ground on inc o'h'r SD" revealed
jungle oil weeds IN either dlr'choh"
suddenly came an idea that was
Lofn OF emergency S"armlns up
the Tree 10 "h'fe It's dens" ioIlaGr be-
gan NJ p"rchcd upon stout hoosh
anu "hi''",
h''f minutes la''r can'' h'aHe
on Iisht through th' gathering dark
ness ana inc car Whirh ne mad last
seen Al the savoy was turned INTO IN"
H'l>'' anu pHS' hlIN Slh'd smoothly
pass MIN lee low
ne Il'' rl"I 'ISn'S We're 'NllhEuish-
"d' ;" that NJ Was unable to discern
tue occupants Ih' nous liS'h was
"'So ''i''" l'" AZ" "h'h ''' car
p"'''" up h''"'' '"e porch' less tllah
-" E"ruS from ms ops' rNa'loh POSI-
ne coal" ho' nav" recognized tho per-
SONS VINO h'sc'hdcd ana entered Hl'i-
siu'' in"oe", oh'E 10y inc SOUND OF
M ',osi's u""r u'u ne Know mat
'"'f ""a Eo,'' IT, nut lWo hghros
VIZ ,"s,'| n'Scer"lpIe' anu ne judged
,no'il 10 pe l'oSc OF orlnuz hhah ana
nc so''t'aiE. ne "altea hatiehtiy.
anu ere lohs tue limousine was turned
~ i,'' H""' Cour'Sard before the
po'," ",u u,'''" out I'l'o the lAho
'saii, NJ hiu ho' Ia'i I" note lhai
,H' 'ahe regalned' inc ehanhehr
n'ah','' ho' 'oNHIH lower tiaEbhfy'
'"' away iio h'i''
~ fria'hFp nus fPoS'tioh hhth inc
nu1l u tht motor gre" ann III lhe
gu" ""s 'po"' !" atso'ha
-, - wv" Wv, '''''u VI " s'''
On, w., "Plroa'''"S car
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Daughters Hair Fell Out.
Cuticura Heals.

My daughter suffered for three
years with scalp eczema Her head
was Just ono dry scale. and teh.d
badly causing her 10 scratch. Her
hair fell out in spots and vas life
less and dry. She cried q great deal.
and lost her rest al night because
Of III. irritation.
w. had her treated without
any 5sneft. ] began using Cuiieurs
Soap and Ointment and II helped
h1. ! continued the treatment and
IN abol; siz months she IVES COM
piet-iy h-al.d." Signed Mrs. 3.
Ward. 1856 Lsisyeu. ST.. Newark,
" J.. May s, 1928
Rely on Cuticurs Soap. Ointment
and Tsicum 20 care for your skin.
ts7tl.s Re, b. Val Ass-.s.. acsresf. Labor
s.stiss Dsri p Nsls.h - ssts So .FsFT-
~ suar q Of-t-lsr' Ear, 81 Tsifurr. If
Cutie1rs sosptb..es without rnps
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
WBZ
Westinghouse sprinsfield

1880 p. m.-Twilight tales for the
Riddles. Farmers period Letter
from the New England Homestead.
S p. m.--coneert by Mrs. A. n.
Winton, soprano.
p. m.-Bedtime story for grown
ups by Orison s. Marden.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

y. m.---Midweek services under
the auspices of the New York Fedora
ton of Churches. Daily sport talk by
Thornton Fisher. Vincent Lopez and
his orchestra direct from tho grill OF
the Hotel Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
WIZ

tAeolisn Hall-Sow York city,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
AYEAE

american Telephone and telegraph
Co.--New York city,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
VOICES IN THE AIR
KDKA

Neutrality-suspicious. Pittsburgh
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY
nIusvNAvep S
@aA1SAwsartelp- ~

Sir Charles Abingdon engages Paul
Harley criminal investigator TO find
out why Sir Charles is kept under sur
weillance. Harley dimes at the Abing-
ton home. Sir Charles falls to the
floor in dying state. Dir McMurdoch
pronounces death due to heart trouble.
Harley claims that Arlington was pois-
cned.
The last words uttered by Sir
Charles are "Nicol Brinn" and Fire
Tongue" Harley asks Brinn the
meaning of "Fire-TonEue," but Rrinn
refuses 20 enighten him.
Harley investigates the life of or
mug. Khan. friend OF Phil Abingdon.
daughter Of Sir Charles. Nadia. an
Oriental, calls at the home of Nicol
Prinn
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

looks DoHN STREET 70 SIC
l4cW npNY HOUSES Rhgt T-ElR-
PATHS 5HovtlED woi.bGe5 Why
IHs DIDN'T RhlT aITnE ABOUT
arc-fN!AjinE,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14

criminal laws, without its expressed
authorization
lie explained that there are some
statutes which authorize the pTesir
dent 10 use the naval forces under
certain circumstances, such as 10 exc
cute the processes Of courts when Of
fieers OF the United States are anlawr
fully INSTRUCTED from doing SO, 10
execute quarantine laws. 10 protect
ektfadited prisoners, TO observe the
neutrality of the country, 10 suppress
insurreetion and rebellion and the
robbery on the high seas. 10 aid dis
tressed nayigators. salvage vessels and
remove dereliets.r and 10 prevent the
slave and collie trade.
However" he continued, "none OF
these special statutes confer author
ity for the use of the naval vessels TO
enforce ordinary civil and criminal
statutes, such as the national prohi-
bition act and the revenue laws,
THE constitutional provisions con-
shutting the president. the COM
mander-in-ehie of the army. navy
and militia would not give power 10
use the navy In a manner other than
as authorized by congress-" he Hid.
hut $4,000 for Emergencies.
He pointed out that the appropria-
tions made by congress for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1894. are espe-
cially allotted for the specific OBJ
iects with the exception OF an appro-
priation OF $4,000 which is 10 cover
emergencies and extraordinary ex-
panses arising at home and abroad.
impossible TO be anticipated or classi-
fed.
Surely such expenses incident TO
the enforcement of prohibition and
internal revenue laws" he said.
could not come under such designa-
ton. Congress having thus expressly
limited the use of public funds, the
executive may not disregard such linn
itations when interposed within con-
stitutional powers. ] am of the
opinion. therefore, that you have no
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14

Of the actual cost snlailed IN such
transformation,
unsharn sheep will be driven into
the Municipal Pier where the EXPOSE
ton is 10 be held, through one en-
trance and the man will walk out
another entrance wearing suit Of
clothes made from the material oh
tanned from wool sheared from these
animals,
An expert accountant will follow
every move Of the operation and make
an official record OF the actual eost
OF each individual part Of the work
and when the suit is finished the pub
lie will ha given the official figures,
The retailers also will have a booth
of efficiency experts who will show
how much of an expense II incurred
by the retailer IN selling clothes,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
CL0THIERS WILL SHOW
HOW SUITS ARE MADE
National Exposition Ia he Held AZ
Chicago To Have Many Interest
ing FEATURES For Delegates,

Chicago. Sept, ii.-From the wool
on a Sleeps back TO suit Of clothes
on a mans back, including all the
various eyolutions necessary 10 such
an operation. is TO be demonstrated
al the annual exposition OF tho Ma
tional Association OF Retail clothiers
which will be held Ia Chicago the
last week in September,
II will be an ofIieiai demonstration,
as the bureau OF standards Of eco
monte department OF the United states
has loaned its complete wooden mill
for the occasion and also will send
three government experts TO cooperate
IN the conversion.
The object is TO give the man who
buys clothing a clear idea OF the work
necessary 10 turn out the finished
article, and also concrete knowledge
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
CANNOT Use NAVY
AS LIQUOR SQUAD
Dausherty Rules Only Emergency
Permits Calling on II

Washington. ID. c.. Sept, it.-The
president does not possess authority
10 employ the naval forces Of the
United States 20 enforce the national
prohibition act. Attorney General
Harry NJ. Daugherty informed Presi-
dent Coolidge In a written opinion.
Without express authorization by con-
gress. when no emergency exists.
there H. no valid reason justifying the
employment OF the naval forces TO
enforce tho prohibition and revenue
laws in territorial. waters. said Mr..
Daugherty.
The opinion OF the attorney gem
eral was submitted TO the White
House in compliance with request
OF the late President Harding for an
oficial opinion concerning the power
possessed by the president.
without Precedent.
Mr.. Daugherty explains that no ap-
preparation OF money made by con-
gress was for this purpose. and the
only other time IN the history OF the
country when the naval forces were
used TO enforce civil and criminal
statutes was In connection with the
suppression OF the importation OF
slaves into the United States.
There can be no emergency" Mr..
Daugherty said authorizing the
president to call out the naval forces
to enforce civil and criminal
laws until the courts and the civil
departments of the government are
no longer able to enforce them.
while there have been numerous
Violations of the national prohibition
act both on land and within our ter
ritoria waters. there have been no
unlawful distractions of the functions
of the courts or restraint of their
processes. or of the coast guard, the
division Of customs. the prohibition
unit. nor of the marshals and their
deputies Of the department of JUS
tice. An departments of the govern
ment are functioning and making a.
steady advance against lawess ele-
ments.
Exceptions to Enforcement.
In general, the prohibition act is |
being enforced. There are stubborn
'At'b'i'liS III Soh6to'S' ioSuiitiNS, III !
some Of which local support has not
been rendered There are places
where public opinion is unfriendly |
and the enforcement of the law Is
difficult, But ! cannot believe that
such isolated cases constitute ma
tionsl emergency within the meaning
of the act of congress.
Il am therefore of the opinion
that there are no unlawful obstruc-
TONS combinations or assemblages of
persons, or rebellion against the au-
thority of the government of the
United States in the enforcement of
the prohibition statutes such as rem
der it inlpracticable to continue to
enforce these laws by the ordinary
course of executive and judicial pro-
Mr.. Daugherty quoted the sections
of the constitution which prescribe
the constitutional powers of the presi-
dent. dealt at length with the con-
stitutional powers of congress, quoted
the fundamental laws creating the
navy and explained the statutes re-
lating to appropriations by congress.
He concluded, 1T would therefore
seem that congress did not consider
that the president possessed the pow
rr to use the naval forces in time Of
peace, for the execution of civil or
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
SMUGGLING CHINESE,

Mexico City, Sept la,-Hundreds
OF Chinese are being smugled into
Lower California in defiance OF the
law. according TO a complaint re-
eeiyed by the department of agrieul-
ture from Governor Jose inoeente
Lugo, He declares that these oeei-
denIais. who carry great quantities OF
drugs. are landed on the desert shores
south OF Ensenada and. on entering
eenlers OF population. devote them
selves TO selling opiates Scores OF
them, IN trying 10 reach the populat-
ed districts near the American from.
tier. become lost In the deserts and
perish miserably. he asserts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
CURIOSITY" SHOP SOLD.

London, Sept 1.-THE "old Cur
iosity Shop" In Liheoin's Inn-flelds
familiar TO all lovers OF Dickens, has
been sold for sii.2b0. The purchaser.
J. \ Phillips, said he bought the shop
TO preserve II as a curiosity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14

authority 20 use the naval forces in
the enforcement OF the national pro-
hihition act, when no emergency
exists"
ROBERT cHoATE.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-01
Father and Son Banquet February 8
at Christian Church.

At the Christian church on next
Thursday evening at $500 % o'clock
there will be held Father and Son
banquet. The Ladies Aid is prepar,
ing the good things to eat and we
know from past experience that it will
be worth while. The musicians assure
us that there will be good music, both
instrumental and vocal The follow
ing names, with limited amount of
time, assure us that there win be
something worth listening to. Rev.
Hoffman, Rev. Fiket Prof. Rantz,
Prof. Terry and w. P. Conger. Rev.
VIM. P. Sutton, minister of the Chris
tian church, will deliver the principal
address.
The price is fifty cents for two
plates. Bring your boy. Or, boys,
bring dad.
If you can come, let us know by
signing up at one of the churches Sun
day, telling some member Of the La.
dies Aid of the Christian church, or
calling the Christian parsonage by tel
ephone, before noon Thursday, Feb. 8.
The Ladies Aid.