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for more than an hour when he came
tearing along on a horse which he
had somehow obtained at the village,
and galloped grandly past as though
he never recognized US. When we
halted finally at q thatched cottage
for lunch, there he sat upon its teak
wood porch. In spite of his professed
poverty, he was buying a chicken.
which a native woman cooked.
The Chinaman offered me half of it
as though we were the best of
friends. He was irrepressible, that
fellow. But 1 was permanently and
definitely through with him, and
bought my own chicken. for about
20 cents, which was probably more
than the Chinaman had paid for his.
Both Gungha Dhin and the Annamite
maiden seemed to share my dislike
for him, for while he took his after
noon siesta on the natives best piece
of mating, they signaled for me to
sneak away quietly.
Our trail was now descending steep
ly toward the coast. We were again
approaching civilization. Groups of
path, their long ears wagging to
drive away the fies; at our passing,
they would lower their heads and
form back to back as though pre-
pared to face an assault. Natives
were burning down a field of wild
cane somewhere ahead. clearing the
jungle in this simple fashion prepara-
tory to planting rice. and the cane
crackled as though millions of fire.
crackers were being exploded. And
finally we reached the open fields,
where the sun blazed down upon us.
and the parched sand CLEANED white
beneath the rice stubble.
Here at last the Chinaman overlook
US. We had stopped beneath a palm
tree to. drink cocoanut juice. The
idiot promptly dismounted. seized the
nut, from which Gungha Dhin was
drinking. and drained 1t at one gulp.
It was the crowning piece of impu-
dence, and immediately punched him
in the nose. Instead OF retaliating,
he reached into his pocket and offered
me a cigarette. I ordered him to
move on, and when he hesitated, ]
punched him again This time he Of
fered me his horse. Thereupon !
seized q stick. And this time. finally
convinced. that Twas offended about
| something. he ieaped upon his horse
and DISAPPEARED in aadoud OF dust.
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and vanished into the jungle ahead at
a coolie-like trot.
He was not easily snubbed, however.
Two hours later / found him waiting
for me upon the road, as friendly as
though nothing had happened. He had
something interesting to show us. and
he led the party aside to the bank of
stream to point out the remains of
dead buffalo. half devoured by some
wild animal. 1t was filling the atmos-
phere with stencil which only an
oriental could have tolerated, and
when upon the strength of this ex-
hibit he repeated his request for my
brown goggles l was about to make
a rush at him, when from a nearby
cane thicket sounded low snarl, and
big striped body leaped out and fed
into the forest.
The girl screamed. Gungha Dhin
drew his trusty sword. The China
man leaped to shelter behind the rest
of US and began to blow frantically
upon his harmonica. Undoubtedly the
tiger was not a man eater, yet even
an ordinary tiger objects to having
it's feast interrupted. 1t must have
been the harmonica which frightened
it, and instead Of repeating my kick,
I welcomed the Chinaman back into
the fold.
We continued for another day.
1t was a hard, uphill climb, par
ticularly for the girl, but she padded
along on her bare feet, smiling when
the trail was hardest.
X X X x
IONLY one incident broke the mo-
~ notony of the hike. AS we were
lunching again beside the road-upon
bananas and rice which I purchased
at the cottage where we spent the
second night-four Cinnamon rode
out of the jungle on horseback. They
were big rangy fellows, andf appeared
even taller in contrast to the shaggy
little horses they bestrode. Each
wore a knife at his belt. and each car
ried a rifle If any Cinnamon ever
looked like pirates, they did, and !
could see that my three companions
were worried. I perched myself with
my back to tree, and reached os-
tentatiouSly toward my hip pocket as
thought it contained revolver. But
the four horsemen, after a brief talk
with my own Chinaman. rode upon
their way, and we continued upon
Tours.
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WE followed, slowly trudging
w through the dried rice paddles.
AS night approached we drew into a
village. Gungha Dhin led the way
through the street to an open struc-
ture that looked as though it might
be a lodging house. Several coolies
were sleeping upon the floor, but
above them, about four feet from the
ground, was a wide shelf reserved
for gentlemen. And upon the shelf,
big as life. sat the Chinaman. He had
opened his bag Of possessions, and
was exhibiting silk shirts, which put
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was about to meet a tramp steamer
lower down the river and the steamer
was bound for Bangkok.
Out we shot into the brown eur
rent, past floating houses Of cane and
thatch and banks covered with palms.
To Bangkok? / hadn't a cent in
my pocket, but if l could only make
myself look respectable I might per-
suade the captain to trust me. I'm
wrapping my long-neglected safety
razor, 1 dipped my hand into the
stream and wet my beard. IT was a
painful shave, but i ripped those
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and il he did not shut up his noise
and go to sleep, I would further in
form him that he was a --. He
understood the substance of it, and
stopped singing.
had been advised against drinking
the water along the trail. and 1 ac-
cordingly boiled some of 1t, and filled
the thermos bottle which Henri had
given me. In the morning the China
man. as an indication of repentance,
offered to carry it for me. But when
the rest of us were preparing to set
out, 1 discovered him at his barracks,
proudly drinking it's contents. He
had no idea OF the hygienic value of
boiled water, since he habitually
drank from mud puddles along the
road, but he did enjoy sitting before
the admiring soldiers and drinking
from a bright, shiny nickel-plated
receptacle.
I took II away from him, kicked
him out OF the party again. and we
marched of without him. But he
was first cousin to the proverbial
cat, for we had not been travelling
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Banekokwns
TheiR
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PARIS, July 26.

PARIS, July 26.
~ VOW many different kinds of
omelet can you make?"
asked of the American
II II uyho bad
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The author, reduced to the state OF a
hobo and having tramped with numer-
Gus adventures through the swamps OF
indo- China in the direction of Slam, is
still on his way to Bangkok, where his
friend, the Italian poet, Is due to await
him with his luggage and funds.
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THE Chinaman, however, was nui-
l. sance. When not blowing furi-
ously upon his harmonica he insisted
either upon singing in shrill falsetto
voice or talking to me in his abomi-
nable English, following each phrase
with his thrice repeated "Oh yes, oh
yes, oh yes" His people in Bangkok
were the wealthiest in town. he said.
When we reached the Siamese capital
he would entertain me as his guest.
Like himself, his entire family had
been educated and were all good
Christians. Now would I lend him
s5? Or. II wouldn't do that.
s1Eou1dnt ESt Least make him . pres
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
PAST MASTERS IN CHAIRS
 OF CENTENNIAL LODGE
Charge to Candidate Given Ny Oldest Living Past Master, Julius
 IT. peaSe

About l5O Masons attended the annual Past Masters Night" Of Cen tennia lodge, A. F. and A. M., last evening when officers who have gone through the chairs in their turn rc- turned for the evening and worked the Master Mason degree on one can didatc.
 The evenings program started with a banquet at 6:30 o'clock followed by a regular meeting in thu lodge room. In the absence Of the worshipful mas ter, Win II. Day Senior Warden Har- old W. Gee presided.
 Following the regular session the meeting was turned over to the past masters Of the lodge and the follow ing men occupied offices: W. M., Harry F. Scheuy; E. w, W. r. Faulk- ner; ]. w., Dr. C. r. Erichson; sec retary, Joseph R. Andrews; treasurer. F. M. Holmes: <. D., oscar A. Marsh J. D., Sherwood II. Raymond; & s., F. B. Flower; J. g.. H. X. TraVer; chaplain, W. W. Pease; marshal. Ar thur II. Parker; <. G.. 4. H. Parker; W. C.. F. $. Penheld: F.. c.. George r' bsSOht W. F. ah+ anu Ss v. N.s Sherwood II. Raymond; obligation. 1T. A. Travcr; working tools. Q. \. Judd; lecture. Q. 4. Marsh and <. IT, Ray. mond: soloist. August Klein. The charge 10 the candidate was given by Julius H. Pesse tho oldest living past master Of Centennial lodge.
 During the meeting it was an- nouncp,l that NUU members of thc or- der are expected 10 attend Masonic Day at Eycryman's Bible class next Sunday morning
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP cATARRH Tells How To Open Clcgged Nos. trils and End Head Colds,

You fsel Hne in a Tew m0ms nis Your cold in htdi of catarTh will bp gone. Your cioegeF nDstrils will open. The air passages Of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more duIIness. headache: no hawking. snnnling. muc0us discharges Or dryness. no struggling for breath at night
 Tel your druggist you ~ant amaII ltoftle of Eiy's Cream Balm. Apply 2 little of shis fragrant. antisepfic cream in your nostriis. ict u penetrate through every air passage of the head. sootae and heal the swollen. ia- named mucous membrane. and relief comes iHsfanfIy.
 II is 5ust uhat rtery cold and ta- tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuflc1-up and miserable.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

it's welcome to young people. The Bible class will meet, as will the Girls club, which invites girls over la to attend.
 A silver tea was held yesterday aft ernoon by the members of the Ladies Aid society Of the Kcnsington Metho. dist church. A tidy sum~was realized for the purchase Of articles for the Christmas sale. >srhc Junior league Of the church mot this afternoon at 3:i5 o'clock.
 The state highway department truck and workmcn have been busy along the turnpike for the past few days. cleaning np dead leaves and otherwise preparing the road for tho coming winter.
 East Berlin Items
 The regular mid-wcels service will be held at the Methodist church this evening at the usual hour.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will meet at the homo Of Mrs. l., NJ, Foot on Main street Friday to sew.
 The "Lafanso" club wili meet at the home Of Mrs T. Dchan in Kenalngto,i this evening, leaving East Berlin on the 7;12 train.
 The Progressive Reading circle will mold their next meeting Tuesday eve. ming, November %.
 The ladies Of the Sacred Heart will give a whist and social in the church rarlors next Monday evening. Mrs. John Lewis will act as hostess and ali are invited to attend.
 Baker X Lasher are in town laying concrete. Have that garage floor or cellar bottom laid@now. Phone l9gG
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
ARMISTICE DAY ID BE OBSERVED HERE ForesterS Arrange Speaker and
 Music for Next Sunday FIRE DISTRICT WANTED
Two Court Cases scheduled. But Men Tail to Appear Girl Scouts Plan Sale-schooI Children to Present show-Boy Is Impro,ed-Itcms.

Armistice Day will be fttingly ecle. hrated in Berlin, according to Charles Wright, secretary of Court Mattabes- sett Of the Forcstcrs.
 The celebration will be in charge Of the local court Of Foresters and will ti,o held in it's hall al 1880 o'clock Sum day evening. All societies have been invited and the people Of Berlin have been urged to attend. II is expected that the members of the lodge will attend in a body.
 Tho program will consist of music hitting 10 the occasion and speeches II is expected that Rev. Samuel A. ifiske Of the Berlin Congregational church will be on' the program for a speech and the committee in charge is now negotiating with A Hartford man whom they desire 10 deliver an address.
 This is the first time that Armistice Day will have been publicly observed in Berlin. There have been special services st some or the churches on the Sunday preceding or following. lut never before has any organization taken it upon itself to hold an affair
  Of this kind
 Several other numbers are expected 10 be placed on the program before sunday.
 Want Tire District Many residents Of East Berlin are Of the opinion that that section of the town should be made into a fire district of Berlin. Running water is one of the needs of East Berlin. they say, and they point to thc risk which | tho third ward undereoes should !. be a fire.
 meeting Of all Inc voters Of East | Berlin has been called for Friday | evening of this wctk at s o'clock in l Athletic hall. At this time thc pros ! poets for a fire district will ise dis 1 oussed and. opinions will be secured. ! The lighting system piil also come up | for discussion and action. i If vas stated this morning that the < cost Of lighting tho third ward is | Increasing all tho time. The cost cf t 'iis vas formerly dcfrayed by thc | Village Improvement snriety. 2 group q prominent townspeopln. most of Inc voters haytng becn members oi i
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Asks AIn FnR GEnNaNY

Washington. Nov. Extension by tbe government of food r.iief to Ger many was asked ct President Coolidge today by q delegation headed bv Judge E. C KudIich. of New York. representing the Steuben society Of America. The delegation proposed a congressional appropriation similar 10 that made a year ago for reiief in Russia.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
SHUTS REMAINING
Win Postpone Return tn Africa rnd May Play Prominent Part n European Conference

London. Nov. x.-tirncrat Smuis, pr, nier of South Africa. R Rho had in- t,n ,ndcd to sail for home tomorrow. las postponed his departure for at least a week. The delay is believed tn well informed quarters 10 bc duo 10 ad- vices from the continent indicating ihc possibility that ne may contribute effectively 10 the solution of thr -m- brogiio tn Europe.
 Ha is in close cooperation wit. Inc British foreign office and it is believed also that he is in close touch with cone tincutaI representatives who are cn- titled jo speak on behalf Of their rec succtiNg govcruments.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Lose Your Fat,
 Keep Your Health

superHuous flesh Is not healthy. neither Is 1t healthy to diet or exercise too much for it's removal. The simplest method known for reducing the over fat body easily and steadily is the
 MarnoIa Method. tried and endorsed by thousands. Marmola Prescription Tablets contain sn exact dose Of the famous Naruola Prescription. and arc sold by druggists the world ovsr st one dollar for a box. They are harmless and leave no wrinkles or fabbiness. They are popular because effective and convenient. Ask your druggist for them vr scud price direct to the MarmcIa Co. fsIz Woodward
 Eve. Detroit. Mich. and procure boa
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

the town court last evening was post poned for one week because of the inability Of the state officers who fig ured in the arrest to be present. The state policemen were on their way to the trial when they were notified of the fatal accident on New Britain road and they were ordered to the spot by the superintendent Of state police.
 Three Cases Nolled
 The cases against three local youths charged with breach Of the peace. were nolled in the town court by Jus ticc NJ 0. Ryder yesterday afternoon. They were represented by Attorney Charles F. Conlon. Grand Juror Will liam Foran prosecuted tho cases and recommended leniency.
 To Conduct Dances
 w. F, Spofford, manager Of the Community theater. has given up the management Of the weekly dances at the theater. according 10 an announce mcnt made this morning. The dances, however. will be continued under the management Of Andrew Hogan and Herbert Moore.
 Legion Play Monday
 Brock Barnes post. American Ie- zion, will present tho one act play entitled Under the Sea" in Grange hall. Monday evening, as a fitting close 10 this years celebration of Armistice Day. The cast will hold its final re- hearsal Sunday afternoon in Grange hall and judging from the manner in which the. principals have taken to their parts. if will be huge success. The script was written and is being directed by Dr. l.. II. Frost who is chairman of tho entertainment com mittcc Of the Legion post. and some of the best amateur entertainers in Plainyille have been chosen 10 carry out the plot.
 The curtain will rise on the interior of submarine. The scenery has been painted by members or the cast and l is an cxact reproduction Of the inter- l for of an undersea vessel. copied from | a actual visits 10 the interior of a sub l marine at the New London base.
 The plot. though light. is scream- 1 ing farce all the way through. The i script brings the sub from home port 70 RI engagement with an enemy sub- marine Torpedocs are fired, the e1- emv Is sunk and three castaways are pickad up. The play then brings tho sub back again 10 the home port.
 Those taking part in tho show are as follows: John Bovine. skipper of Inc submarine. Dr. l.. IT, Frost: John Paul Jones. boatswain. John Guideu: torpedo guard. Frank T.aNasseur: sparl,k. wireless operator. Gerald r. ~rran: casta ways. Irish Tat MulcaAY William Cunningham: Scotch. Jock ,icGregor. Robert Craig: Italian Dominic DpsColo. James Cunningham.
 Piaintilic Briefs ,.barIcs Hates has returned to his nome nn Broad street after spfnd- pr the past two years with relatives n Alma. Wisconsin.
 Kay c. Williams for several wars connected with thr Standard Steel X Bearing Co. has rosiErod his position ud hss returned ft his homr in NJ" srrinsvick. S. ]. T,4bian IadEr. k. of r.. vill confer br rank nF rsquirr on larE" class .f rsrdidatcs If the regular meeting omoTrow night. Tbr mrmhrr# CT five cast of thr ruarirau IsEina riar ~ nd"T thf ss.- will. i7oi8 zomi-fHai rfhearsai ] s trc t3ranre hau fHis evening. Tho iav will hc presertsi Monday eve ing. rsr1or stove wanted. Allen. es ,-t,;t;.,- s. Phone 1s-s.-adyt.
 
 CaED OF THANKS.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

friends and relatives for their kind- hess shown us during our recent be- reayement in tho death of our beloved wife and mother, Gertrude A. Living ston.
 Signed, JOSEPH r. LIVINGSTON
 AND CHILDREN.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

Professional Calls Made to Any Tart of Cuyahoga County on Horses. Cows. Figs and Tet V.tcrinarfan's advertise ment iu classified section. Ohio EeIl Tehphone company dircc- tcrg. CIctelaud.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

sace nscb and bods ihs were seuibis O took a Jbey tened and burned e much
 hs she scratched and ir-itsfed h. sksr ard ] had Q tie he rsrds 10 preven hea rom e.. -~ - .-a
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

scTatchfng onr WIS cross snd would cry and isy swake al nIgh'
 She vas troubled rith he pima pies and biotches sbou five rnon,hs when ! sen so . free sample of Cuticrs Sosp and Ointm.n Aher using 1 purchased .wu cstes of Soap and one box Q. Ointment which healed he1 Signed Nrs
 Ruih Sorgnsn 7so Grove s.
 Brockton Mass M.f Ji 1928. Cuticurs sozp ointmentsnd Tsl- cum are sll you need fos every day toilet and nursery purposes ss-pa-- Ire sr wsn ssd-~.. acssisnrs r.ssr- sterisr Dsrs 4 Maisss af Hsss sele ssws- vhe-r S-r~sF- oint-e-i 2 s-5 f. Tai-nU &s
 Cuffeuys eesp pskn7es ~itssss -ss 1
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

Records show that some Of inc
 items included on this years budget vii be less than similar items on the
 budget Of last year, and that some oi tho items on this years budget will
 exceed the amount on similar Items
 last year. The military tax will be
 larger by $40; the schools s9,00C less: library s20O more; almshouse
 salaries, slO0 less; town hall s2OC
 more. In this last item is included
 the cost ot the recent repair work done 10 the hall.
 If the grand list this year Is mp. pruximatoly the same as inc grand list Of last year the town can raise by taxation s3,000 over what inc budget calls for. Should the grand list show sizable increase or lhonld it equal the grand list Of last year .t Is probable that small decrease may be made in the tax rate.
 William l.azinski lS years old, was painfully injured yesterday after- noon while at work in the factory Of Peck. Stow & Wilcox. He was work ing on 6 large drop press and his left hand became caught in the mpchan- ism. Three Of tine fingers of the hand were badly crushed He was removed 10 the Meriden hospital
 The fair given in the town hall un- der the auspices Of kiltonic Post, American Legion opened iast night with banner attendance. The enter- tainmcnt was furnished by the rlcm- ent Bureau Of Hartford. Dancing fol- lowed. Tonight is to be known as "io and s" night and branches or this society from throughout the state are expected 10 bo present
 Professor Archer Of Yale university will occupy the pulpit at the First Congregational church November III and $. during the absence or Rev H. .. Pavy. who left yesterday on a busi- ness trip 10 Indiana. Professor Arch- i CT is well known fin southington. where he spoke on the disarmament conference in Washington
 Al a meeting or the Star or Golden odEc. Shepherds of Bethlehem. in Rod Mems hall Friday night. ] , can iidates win be initiated. The degree . am wlll meet at 7:3e o'clock on that stening.
 Plans for Christmas wcrr discussed . f q meeting of thn Southingion BHsi- JOSS Mons association held this week. act year the members Of thc 4ssocia- on Eav" thf children of thc town benefit performance at Coleman's heater at which each child iB at- cndancc was presented with q gift. Seedy families wcrc supplied teifh iaskets CT provisions.
 Tho work has been put in the hands ' the scriai committpc who is rx- .eeted 10 uaka plans for q work sim .ar 10 that dour last year. Work -ill bcsin shortly on the compiling of
 ilSi Of families who are to be he1peI nd il is expected that the towa of- cists and school teachers viii Be sked % aid.
 i meeting of the social committee .ilI be held next "Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
PimpIes On Baby'sl Face and Body 1 Cuticura Healed !

Nj nsbs's Totlsie -ot. ous win ptnples snd bioienes CD ha
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

rarfor stove wanted. Allen. fS Whiting S, Phone 1s-@.-sdvt
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
Hay is Progressing

Ichcarssis of the play The Old Peabody Pew" which tho womau's Aid society Of the Errlin Congrcga- uonal church will present tn fhc chapel Of the church Wednesday ,,c- ring, November 21. ara progressing in an excellent manner and thr piece k gradually taking shape. Thos, in tho Cast arc working hard to makc r a etir.a.rr-
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08
VT \ E. Whist Held

Tho T. <. F. hist held last c,cnire lat the haIl in kensington vas at tendcd by iars crowd from Berlin and New Britain. Agnes Pagan won tho first prize for ladies and Prank Giana won the gentlemen's Hrsi prize. The consolation prizes went to Mrs. P. J. I.ardner and Paul Giana. Laura siiq'iel was awarded tht 10 pounds Of sugar.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

Al 3 meeting Of tho Star or Golden lodge. Shepherds of Bethlehem. in Rod Mems hall Friday night. 3 can- didatrs Hiil be initiated. The degree tam will meet at 7:3o o'clock on that evening
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

The trial of Frank Iogiitsch of New I;ritaiu scheduled te come up ir
New Britain herald., 1923-11-08

Baker X Lashcr are in town laying concrete. Have that garage floor or cellar bottom laid@now. Phone i9se --adtf,