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Evening star., 1923-04-29
TODAY'S INSTALI.MENT.
The Steamer Comes In.

7 1L-BET had hurried home. She
found her grandfather in no
~ condition to talk to and. with
a sigh. went quickly to her
couch. drawing the curtains carefully
to behind her.
The moon had come out from be-
hind masses of heavy clouds, shin
ing brightly through the small
panes of glass above her bed on the
pure, upturned face Of the young
girl. kneeling there, praying to her
God TO absolve her from any sus
picion that her hand had dealt a
of human beings.
Despite the exciting experience OF
the previous evening, Jil-Bett soon
fell asleep. with no troubled con-
science to keep her from sweet
dreaming. And as she slept she
often of late, of Jack.
Tho next morning word was sent 10
Jil-Bett that the stranger might wax e
to consciousness any moment. and II
she desired to come over to the hos
pital she would be admitted for few
moments.
Jil-Bett was overjoyed. Flying TO
her grandfather. she threw her arm
tightly about him.
You heard what the messenger
said Do let me go over. grand =
father" she cried 1t would seem
heartless If | did not"
NO. stree" shrilled Bannock
angrily Didn't I tell YOU To steer
clear Of that chap I'll see 10 il
that you obey me. too. If ] have 10
strap you to the bedpost. that's all
there is about it"
Just this once. grandfather'" plead
ed JilBett. insistently. II want to
ask YOU kindly but II You refuse |
will take my own head. as YOU call it.
and go anyhow
Hey? What is that? You'd defy
me-" cried Bannock amazedly
You heard what | said RESPONDED d
Jil-Bett in a low voice
That's your notion: IN tell you
mine he cried. his anger increasing z
with every word I'm an old man.
but you'll never see the day your will
conquers mine You'll not stir n step
from this room all day. Let the fell
low come to. get out OF the hospital.
and 70 about his husiness-leavc
katar' He's done enough mischief
coming between me and the child I've
raised.
Il am asking your permission to go,
just this once" repeated Jill Bett.
And. once for all j refuse" he
responded.
The girl turned toward the door.
This action aroused veritable demon
With step quicker than she i'm
Evening star., 1923-04-29
Three Little Maids.

TIIREE members of the senior
i class at Technical High School
will sing the roles of the three little
maids from school in the production
Of the popular Gilbert and Sullivan
opera, "The Mikado." which Will be
presented at the school Thursday and
Saturday of this week:
This is the eighth opera to be pro-
duced by the Glee Club of the manual
training school. which numbers a
membership of about fifty students.
The three seniors mentioned are
Frances Carrick. who will sing the
contralto role of Peep-Bo: Frances
Sherier. who has the leading soprano
role of Yum-Yunl, heroine of the
opera, and Anne Chamberlain. also
soprano, who will sing "Pitti-Sing.
All three of these girls have had
previous experience in school produc-
tions. and particularly in San Toy"
which was produced couple of years
ago. They all have delightful voices
and will doubtless in a few years
sing on recital and concert programs
with the "grown-up" musical organi-
cations Of the city.
Evening star., 1923-04-29
BY LAURA JEAN LIBBEY

The story far:
Jay Marnaduke Smith. engaged TO C,airena
Vail. is made drunk ar his bachelors dinner
by Edward Thornc. his rival, who starts TO
take him 10 Ciairenn's house. They are held
up and Smith is thrown by robbers into an
airpane that takes him across the ocean and
leaves hiRI. senseless the Arabian coast
at Katar. where BannOcs. gem expert, and
his granddaughter Jil-Bett. live. I.ffany's Of
New York had sent their man staples TO fnd
BannOck 10 engrare priceless ruby with the
word 'Mizpah." Smith had intended 1t as q
gift for Clairena. jill Bett diScovsrs the sense
less Jay Smith. who. under her care at the
hospital, regars consciousness. His memory
is gone. Her care OF Jay causes great jeal-
ousy On the part OF an Arab official. Ben-Ali.
who wants 10 marry her. Jil-Bett refuses him.
hut her grandfather Urges the marriage. He
is under the power OF l:cn-Ali. who gives him
drugs. At Ben-A request he forbids jill.
Bett to 60 10 the hospital. When she goes
once more. at night, to say goodbye 10 the
stranger who has won her heart. she is re
fused admittance the door 81 her grand
fathers request. Clsirenas father tells her
that Thorne's father was in love with her
mother and almost won her The hour for
Clairenas wedding passes and Jay does not
appear. The guests are dismissed. In the
meantime a follower OF Ben Ali Is killed hr
falling on l-Bett's dagger In struggle with
her. Ben-An. who sees the struggle. tell.
Jill Bett he will swear she did il unless she
marries him Immediately on his return from
a trip away.
Evening star., 1923-04-29

shipment. Others were still unload
ing the long line of mules, by whom
II mad been conveyed there. the men
showing great agility and amazing
ss.rene Tn in tossing the heavy bags
We're scarcely more than feather
weights. The only clothing of This
element was a cloth wrapped about
DO YOU think 1 will be able 10
find any one here who speaks the
English language" asked Staples of
the mate as he was about to dis
"a decade of years ago I would
have answered: ut is doubtful. Now
say: You will have little trouble
about it See, they have schools,
librariTs lii,r Tses government ;s houses and the
an English settlement at the farther
end of Katar. There is a governments
hospital .,,fe there devoted to the divers.
language save English is permitted
therein"
The next instant he caught Staples
arm and, pointing to q woman who
the water said: "She is an English
woman; make your inquiries of her
l think her name is Nudge. She never
fails to put in an appearance when
standing in the self-same place. sir.
She appears to scan with the utmost
eagerness every soul who lands. After
the last one steps ashore she turns
away-not disappointed-but, on the
contrary, with rather q relieved ex-
preston, I should say"
Staples smiled. thinking what queer
notions these sailors had, and the
thought came to him that no doubt
the woman was watching for a lad
dear to her who had put off to sea
and had not returned to the home
nest. Surely, for some one she held
dear.
That's her man with her" went
on the mate "He always stands be-
hind her as though he would escape
observation. He's quite as anxious
as she is to see every one who lands
No doubt they have sighted you by
this time and are wondering who
you are, and what business brings you
TO this God-forsaken place"
lTo be continued tomorrow.)
Evening star., 1923-04-29

TIME opening of the Freer Gal
lery this week overshadows in
i Importance all other events re-
Evening star., 1923-04-29
Girls and Their Affairs.
Conducted BY Helen II. Fetter
ANCING has always been

~ ANCING has always been a
favorite sport among the
girls of all races of all ages.
Boys and men have, in un-
civilized countries, engaged in the
warrior dances and ceremonials.
Later, in civilized communities, par
ticularly in court life. have men en-
gagged in the more 'dignified steps Of
the modern ballroom dancing. In the
last few years only has dancing be-
come veritable craze with young
men as we'll as girls.
On the other hand. girls have
always danced and expressed their
emotions through the dance. 1t is
only natural that the modern girl
should give to dancing the athletic
Nim and energy that she puts into
tennis. basket ball and base ball.
Perhaps it is just as natural that. in
course of time. the dancing contests
even the much-talk ed about endur-
ance contests. such as were seen here
last week should follow on the heels
of the constantly increased vogue for
dancing.
TT used 10 be that girls danced only
j occasionally at parties in their own
).
Now they dance during study periods
at school. a. lunchtime. after school
on empty stages of school audito-
RUINS and TO phonograph music at
their own homes. and nearly every
nieht after dinner in many modern
homes. The interest among girls in
1hythnlic dancing has greatly in
creased during the past few years.
toward the suggestion of marathon
Gancing.
Yet marathon dancing. in itself. is
harmful and rather stupid occupa-
ton.
IN this connection it is particularly
Il interesting, what with doctors din
ming warnings and boards Of health
earnestly fighting this marathon
dancing as definite menace to the
welfare Of the youth in communities.
IL find that from the early pages Of
history there has been a disease
known as the dancing disease"
According to authorities. this dane
Ing disease is an epidemic nervous
disorder. apparently allied to hysteria
and chorea. which was prevalent in
Germany and Italy during the middle
ages.
In 1874. during the celebration of
the festival Of st. John at Aix-la
thapcllc. the streets were crowded
with men and women of all ranks and
ages. dancing in d frantic manner.
many seeming to lose control over
themselves and continuing to dance
until they dropped with fatigue
Records show that some of them be-
came 50 trcnZied from the long pc
1lodS OF dancing that they dashed
their brains out against stone walls
and paNcmcMtS.
= = ::
THE mania spread to Cologne, Metz
i and Strassburg and gave impetus
to general disorder and similar trou-
bles. The epidemic began subsiding
and now in Europe it seems to be
only. "A trouble that bothers indi-
Niduals here and there.
For centuries. however. similar out
breaks have been noted in oriental
countries and occurred in Europe In
connection with religious enthusiasts.
This steady dancing is responsible
allied to that caused by 1t. Nitus'
Gaucc. Therefore. let modern fia1perS
scorn the ridiculous and unhealthfui
practices of the middle ages and
use their Cle"t.' heads in originating
something more attractive and worthy
of their fine athletic training.
Evening star., 1923-04-29
Springs Hat.

The rain has stopped. The young
spring sky
Has fiung aside her silver veil.
Before the suns appraising eye
She binds across her forehead pale
A flashing. brilliant diadem
Studded with precious gem on gem.
The royal amethysts adorn
The top, and sapphires. deeply blue,
Reflect the lakes beneath with scorn
The row of faultless emeralds. too.
Have stolen light from earth's green
gown.
The topazes hold high their gold
Above the ruby's bleeding crown,
Throbbing with pain Of years un-
told.
The sun holds out some golden lace
To frame the freshness of her face.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
FINED And JAILED FOR
THEFT OF GOLD WATCH
Smith was Hungry, Sick and Penniless
He Tells Judge I'm Explaining
Reason for Misdeed

CARNEY Smith, colored, appeared
before Judge B. W. Alling in police
court this morning and pleaded guilty
to the theft of a gold watch valued at
$50 from A. Anderson's room at 1877
Main street. Smith, in reply to ques-
ton of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph
G. Woods said he was penniless, out
of work, sick and hungry and he
seized the first opportunity to get a
little money. He was fined s25 and
sentenced to serve 80 days in the
county Jail
The theft took place January 10
and on the same day the watch was
sold at Feingold's pawn shop on
Lafayette street. It was subsequently
purchased by Bridgeport man.
Anderson notified the police Feb
ruary 5. that the watch was missing.
Detective Sergeant w. P. McCue in
stituted an investigation in which he
found that the watch had been dis
posed of at Feingold's. He recovered
the timepiece in Bridgeport. Smith
was arrested and confronted by the
pawnbroker, whereupon he admitted
his guilt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
FIND DEATH DUE TO BRAWL.
Coroner's Jury of Women Reports Al
Atlantic City Inquest.

Atlantic City, N. j., March p
Accidental death due to drunken
brawl," as the verdict of coroner's
jury of women at the inquest into the
cause of death of Mrs. Mae kenney.
so, found with her skull broken at
her home at 8 North Texas avenue,
on February 16.
The principal witness, Frank Ken
ney, the womans husband. and Jerry
Herman, his friend, both professed ig-
norance as to how Mrs. kenney fell
down the stairs and fractured her
skull and declared that they were
too drunk" to know what happened
Captain of Detectives James NJ.
Malseed asked witness: where did
you get the liquor?" but before he
could answer, Coroner Arnold de
Brier brought his gavel down and
shouted, that's irrevelent in this
case. We don't want to know where
he bought the liquor"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
MANY RICH RELICS.

New York, March "A thousand
years OF the history of Sardis, includ
ing the period between the hittite era
and that of Byzantine are represented
In between so and so cases of ar
Genealogical relics recently received
from Asia Minor by the Metropolitan
Museum of Art it was made known
today.
The material was saved from de-
structon at the Smyrna fire by the
late Dr. Howard Crosby Butler, who
was head OF the American Sardis ex-
petitions. 1t is described by au-
thorities as the greatest treasure
trove ever received in this country
from the cradle of the world.
Ownership Of the collection is ,ln-
derstood to be in dispute and it was
predicted today that many diplomatic
complications must bn worked to cs-
tablish title. The relics now are
claimed by the American Society for
Excavation of Sardis founded By ].
p. MORGAN.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
'LOATH TO Leave AS
CONCERT IS ENDED
Audience Shows Appreciation Of
Program Sung by Orpheus Club
tny Tho Herald Reviewer,


The only regret OF most appre-
ciative audience which filed Foxs
theater last evening was that the
concert given by the orpheus club
of Springfield, Mass. was short, much
too short. The audience wanted
more of the singing and playing and
to prove 1t not single person had
left his seat when the final note of
the last chorus had been sung They
continued to applaude until 1t was
necessary for the singers to respond
with an encore.
New Britain people glad to well
como back to their fold John j.
Bishop, leader of the organization and
former resident of this city. Mr..
Bishop was greeted with showers Of
applause whom he made his appear
ance on the stage and after each
number which he conducted.
The concert was satisfactory but
there was not enough variety on the
program which seemed to be over
balanced with music of a heavy and
serious nature. More numbers Of
lighter variety would have been
appreciated. However the selections
chosen were, Exceedingly well rem
dered and met with the hearty ap-
prevail of the music lovers of New
Britain.
The voices of the men blended we'll
the harmony was good and the work
In unison excellent. The two num-
bers which scored the best we're
1.-THE Lost Chord" with the organ,
and Soldiers Chorus" from Faust.
Miss Ruth Avery Ray played the
violin well and her rendition Of
"Etude de Siorillo" brought forth
rounds Of applause which was so in
sistent that she was obliged to favor
with an encore. Her work showed
that she was an artistic of ability.
She was accompanied at the piano
by her sister, Miss Alice Mabel Ray.
shall I. Wasting in Despair"
composed by Mr.. Bishop, was rem
dered in a pleasing manner and was
well received. The number stands In
class by itself and easily places its
composer on a high plane in the
world of music.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
South Carolina Wants to
Close All Billiard Rooms

Columbia, S. c., March 2.-South
Carolina, the only state in the union
which has no divorce laws may soon
have law which would prohibit
pool and billiard playing. The house
of representatives yesterday passed
and sent to the senate a bill which
would forbid operation of any bill
lard, pocket billiard, pool room or
table in the state of South Carolina"
The penalty for violation is set at
not less than s25, not more than 800,
or Imprisonment at hard labor for
not more than 80 days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
PAYMENT TO AMERICA BY
GERMANY UNDER DISCUSSION
Belief Is Expressed that n Tcutons
Would Pay Regularly on Repara-
lions all Would be o. X.

Paris, March 2,--(By the Associat-
ed Press)-The belief that the United
States could be easily reimbursed for
the cost of its Rhine army If only
Germany would pay considerable
sums regularly on the reparation ac-
count, was expressed at yesterdays
conference between Eliot Wadsworth,
assistant secretary of the treasury,
and the financial representatives of
the allied government.
This possibility of paymenh in cash
or in credits, it was learned today.
were examined from every point of
view. However, the spokesman for
France, Great Britain and Italy could
not suggest way to compel Germany
to pay until the present controversies
have been settled. Meanwhile. it was
pointed out, Germany has suspended
payments to the allies and there is
no immediate prospect of either
money or goods with which the
United States might be paid.
There was no suggestion that the
American government should negoti-
ate directly with Germany.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02

James Madden, and for the past few
years was employed at the Stanley
Rule and Level plant.
Besides her parents she leaves one
brother, Edward Madden. who is en-
ployed at Fox's theater, and four sis
tiers, Mrs. Fred Heiser of this city.
Mrs. Thomas Grant of Hartford, Miss
Olive and Miss Agnes Madden Of this
city.
The funeral will be held at . o'clock
Saturday morning at st. Joseph's
church with a solemn requiem high
mass and burial will be in st. Marys
new cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
81 Pound Woman Sets
Record With Triplets

New York, March Mrs. Will
liam Carr of 596 East 10th street
the Bronx, "a, and weighing only 81
pounds, is the mother of the first
triplets born in Bronx hospital, il
was announced yesterday.
The children, all girls, were borr
Wednesday and weighed 3, 81 and
81 pounds. They were put in ar
incubator.
Wednesday and weighed 2, 81 and
died yesterday. The smallest child
is said to be the healthiest. The
condition of the mother is reported
as good.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
Miss Teresa Madden, Is,
Dies of Double Pneumonia

Miss Teresa Madden. age rs years.
died at her home at Sc Winthrop
street late yesterday afternoon Of
double pneumonia. Her death is one
of the most sudden this winter. She
was stricken Wednesday with in
fluenza which soon developed into
pneumonia.
Miss Madden was born in New
Britain, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
AZIz GRoTTo SMOKER

Aziz Grotto will hold an old fash
ion smoker and entertainment Satur-
day evening at the club rooms on
West Main street for the members of
the order. Card games and other
amusements will be held and an en-
tertainment will start at 10 o'clock.
This arrangement has been made to
accommodate those who are in bust
ness and would be unable to attend
at an earlier hour.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
City Items

Gulbransen Player Pianos. Morans'.
--advt.
Jurors drawn for service In the
court OF common pleas In the March
term, which opens next Tuesday, in
clude two men from New Britain
Peter crona and Ezra ID. Banks.
Aunt Hagar's Blues, Fox Trot, Vic
tor Record No. 1002i. G. l.. Pierce
& Co.--adyt
Open alleys at the Casino tonight
--adW
Andrew Sejerman of IS fremont
street reported to the police yesterda,
afternoon that his store had beer
broken into Wednesday night and a
quantity of cigarettes and snuff stolen
Lonely Nest, Fox Trot. Whiteman's
Orch, Victor Record No. 1900S. c. L.
Pierce e. Co.---adyt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
vote was forecast.

vote was fOTecaSt.
Other measures awaiting confer
ence action today were the deficiency
appropriation and the Voight filled
milk" bills. Enactment of both mea-
sures was regarded as assured. Items
in the deficiency bill included $780,
$4,000 for modernization and scrap
ping of naval vessels and 100000
added by the senate to permit contin-
uation of the work of the federal coal
commission.
The more important bills now vie
ing for consideration in the senate are
the government employees salary re-
classification, the child labor constitu-
tional amendment and the truth in
fabric bill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
MINOR ISSUES VIEING FOR
RIGHT OF WAY IN CONGRESS
Last Two Days of Present Congress
Sees Nothing Serious in Way
of Party Strife

Washington, March with the
most important uncompleted legisla-
ton now in conference and regarded
as certain of enactment, the situation
in the senate and house for the re-
naming two full days before adjourn
ment had been reduced today to a
contest for right of way between COM
paratively minor measures.
Early agreement between senate
and house conferees on the farm
credits legislation, put through the
house yesterday by an overwhelming
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
JOINS AIR MAIL AND FALLS.
Lieutenant Connors Fatally Hurt Oh
Second Day of Service.

Salt Lake City, March Paul NJ.
Connors of Salt Lake city, who
Joined the United States air mail
service here yesterday. was fatally
injured at the local air mail field
yesterday when the machine he was
plotting fell 200 feet. Donald A
Templeton of Jackson, Mich, a pas
senger, was seriously hurt in the mis-
hap.
Connors served in the army during
the war and holds lieutenancy in
the air service reserve corps.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
PITCHERS DOING WE'LL.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 2.-Several
of the pitchers of the Cleveland base
ball club are ready to work full
game now, according to advices from
the spring training camp at Lakeland,
Florida. Among them is Guy Nor
ton, the veteran, who declares he ex-
poets to have the best season of his
career
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
REALTY DEAL CLOSED

DR.. and Mrs c. w. Vivian have
purchased property at EOS Wost Main
street. formerly owned by the Sw,s,'y
estate, from May Martyr Booth. The
purchase price is said to be $4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02
President Harding.

President Harding.
The National Ford for President
league. with headquarters at Hiawa-
tina. Kansas, now has petitions In 4b
states calling on Henry Ford TO enter
the race for <president in the 1924
campaign.
A students rag" additionally as
ISOLATED with the occasion, marked the
visit to Edinburgh university OF for
mcr Premier David Lloyd George to
deliver the annual rectorial address.
Students in the galleries threw sacks
OF -four and brussels sprouts on the
audience below and pandemonium
reigned at intervals while Lloyd
George was speaking.
Three armed men invaded the jew
ery shop OF Max Some at so Delaney
street, New York, yesterday afternoon.
bound and gagged Some, made cap
tive a diamond salesman who called.
and looted the office and the pockets
Of the two of $4,000 in Jewels, gold,
Liberty bonds and cash. The trio es-
capped long before the plight OF the
victims was discovered, leaving behind
them no clue save meagre descrip-
ton that they were swarthy Italians.
Brdgeport-Monty Souferin pleaded
guilty to charge of theft of automo-
biles and was sentenced to prison for
from 10 to 10 years.
New Haven--Supreme court upheld
life sentences given to Joseph Clan
flone and Mike Rugiero for murder
of EMO Renaldino of New Britain, in
1920.
New Haven-No trace found of d.
Lafayette Flint missing school prin-
cipal; no complaint made In connec-
ton with his financial affairs.
Hartford--Officials of State Farm
for Women, at Mantle, trimmed their
legislative requests down to $4,000
at hearing.
Meriden-James Serruto, II, died of
sleeping sickness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02

Hartford--Oficials of State Farm
for Women, at Mantle, trimmed their
legislative requests down to $4,000
at hearing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-02

Meriden--James Serruto, II, died OF
sleeping sickness.