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The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Lucy Lowell Defends People Who
Are SuperstitiOus About.
Lucky Pieces
By Lucy Lowell.

; lucky nut from Jamaica. He
thought the loss meant disaster
for him.
For persons obliged to have
such a stimulus as lucky pieces
/ have devised a lucky coin.
1t shows a print Of our church on
one side and a helpful slogan on
the other. / give it with advice
to remember the principles taught
when the recipients apply to US
for aid"
1t is these lucky coins" that
fill the lacquered box, you see.
And l say, Good for DR.. Benson!
Good for anyone who understands
human nature so we'll as to work
with 1t instead of above it,"
Perhaps you've heard the story
of the famous tenor who always
carried a bit of coral in his
pocket when he sang. Italy be-
lieves that coral wards off the
influence of the "evil eye" the
bugaboo of the children of the
sun.
On a sad night the famous
tenor lost his charm and in a
panic refused to go on the stage.
The audience waited-the opera
company was in despair.
Finally famous American
singer, a woman, handed him a
little chamois bag. She assured
him that it was her own bit OF
coral and begged him not to open
it. And the tenor sang that night
as he never had sung before.
Long afterward she confessed
that only a coin was in the bag.
It's in the state of mind, you
see. You assign possible misfor-
tune to the charm" and forget
It, And what you've shut out
seldom troubles you.
Copyright. 1928, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1923-03-30

" HERE'S a certain lacquered
box, not q small one either,
- on a certain desk in a GER
tain office on q certain street
off Broadway.
And If you're that sort of per-
son you'll laugh, no doubt; at
what is in the box. But you
shouldn't. Rank superstition"
you'll remark, maybe, and shake
your head and turn toward some
thing more sensible"
But superstition, let me re-
mind you, Is very old, old as the
first piece OF bad luck, And it's
no more disgraceful than a cold
in the head.
You take quinine to rid your
self of the one. So why shouldn't
you take a lucky piece" to rout
the other?
For that's what is in the box
lucky pieces
The Rev. John George Benson,
whose famous soul clinic" IL
built round the desk and the Of
flee I'm writing about, explains it
all quite clearly.
His institution is a friendly.
helping hand in time of need to
anyone whosoever, and thousands
go through it's doors each year,
shaken and disconsolate, to come
out with the sun shining in their
hearts. DR.. Benson says:
Fifty per cent of the persons
who come to New York's white
lights bring with them rabbits
feet charms. lucky nuts. some
trinket supposed to turn away
failure and attract success.
"One Of the hotels called me
in one night to see a young bust
ness man who seemed to be in
desperation. found that he
WAS frantic over the loss Of a
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Once-Overs
Copyright 1923. International Feature Service
THINK BRAVELY (AND ACTIVELY OF THE
FUTURE.

In thinking your future is it that
conne thoughts to the subject long enough to do
good?
You thnk-perhaps with a shudder-of what may become
of when are old, and you become pancky The
thought unpleasant and you attempt rid yourself of it.
Is such method this going to help you better the
condition? Will it help you to find way comfort?
If you not financially fortified against
cannot be active, it will require thinking
your part to prepare yourself for this period.
Not only hard thinking but hard work sefdenal are
required
1t is a stern fact.
But why not face matters rather than later?
There is for alarm but you should sufficiently
impressed by the necessity of provision FUTURE
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
La FOllette's Real Service
He III Save Us Some Money.

La Foettes fight against extorionate prices gasoline
and the criminal conspiracy that gives corporations power
citizens of the United States without limit will not
duce 100 cent results Of But attack
will undoubtedly the oil combination
fury and the people less heavily than otherwise
have done.
For that thanks due La Toilette.
is refreshing to hear Senator where oil
coal and hundred Others the people
much they choose saying something energetcay the
peoples side. It doesn't happen often
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Readers Ignore
Classics

NH c A G O.-Charles Dickens
is passe in Chicago. Thack-
~ eray'S novels are gathering
dust on library shelves. Walter
Scott is a back number. George
Eliot. Bulwer Lytton and George
Meredith have fallen into innocu-
Gus desuetude.
These surprising facts were
brought out by circulation Stats
tics of the Chicago Public Library
for 1922, as embodied in the an.
nual report of Librarian Carl
ROdin,
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Why in the Name of Heaven
And of Common Sense.

The United States it seems lent nine million dollars
Finland and nineyone million dollars to ozechOslOvaa
which fourteen millions of interest have accumulated
Can imagine WHY these loans should have been made
WHY the people of this country should have been urged
buied into buying bonds to lend millions every nation
knowing nothing about how the money would be spent?
What do you think Of the politicians who literally
your money? You'll pay for all those bad
The politicians that money
of the world of democracy etc. and the taxpayers
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
MOscOIU Re-designs Our Flag.

U7ILLIAM q FOSTER, later traveller in Russia, has
w not brought closer understanding with that coun
try through his works It is incredible that >
born citizen Of the United States believe imported
formula will ever work revolution here.
Testimony at ST. Joseph sounds like extracts from q
Oppenheim thriller. Moscow would the nation fr
capalistic ruin by fire and sword Justice will reg
until the Stars and Stripes change red banner in thu
blood of oppressors
The statesmen who made such signal success Of thu
Soviets undertake to furnish plans and policies for M
management Of our Intellectual Government
Trotskys orders cancel the Kansas Industrial Court law
draw constitutional amendments regulating the of naya
and military forces and prohibit farm mortgage fore
closures.
He wipes out the Ku Kux Khan and through his nterna
tona patriots that these and similar demands
just starting pointsto prison, from all Indications
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Mrs. Vanderbilt's "Ten
Commandments" for the
Debutante
Debutante

They Would Surprise That Debutante's Great Grand
mother
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
A FEW THINGS THAI
MILLIONAIRES CANT
PURCHASE
BY HERBERT KAUFMAN.

yV7ILLIAM SHOEN, Pittsburgh steel man, bank
W. and social figure, decides that life isn't W,
- Mains and ILLS himself health The 30
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
SAP AND SALT
BY Bert Moses

Abe with his ak is a more inspir.
ing picture than John D. with his
golf stick.
Hez Heck says: Plenty of
gravy saves the butter.
Copyright, 1929. by Premier SyR.
dicat0, Incl
The Washington times., 1923-03-30
Watch the Ports Plague Is Loose.

DRIVATE advices from Constantinope disclose ten hu
dred and fiftyeight deaths from smallpox, typhuI
pneumonia and kindred diseases among deporte9
from Anatolia The information direct from repot
sibe authorities Why it has appeared in the
matter for reflection.
Greece has for further returning nationals Fo
shipoAds of exles route to Turkey which
not want them.
Immigration authorities hereby warned to watch d
vessels from the Near East.
Secretary Davis disturbed at the constant arrival
human contraband Thousands of foreigners monthly evad
watchfulness and entrance to America.
Such persons manfestly enter without examination
Plague bearers may be slipping through the barS.
The superficial inspection of Storage passengers is
itself sufficiently disturbing The potentiaes Of this las
situation inestmabe.
Persons leaving foreign should be passed upon
United States physicians.
Above all, Federal medical staffs required Medi
terranean points.
Common and community safety demand that obvious
precaution Here's European question that decidedly
concerns
The Washington times., 1923-03-30

@ERALD CHAPMAN, recaptured and returned
Atlanta to finish twenty fve-year term for stealth
million dollars from the mails, begins to be cor
vinced that point.
Time will likewise teach him that brains cunning enoug
to eude police forces in wireless and Bertlon age
too clever to waste thought illegal operations
Dishonesty always finds fool in the mirror.
So does nfdelity John K. Mitchells remaining year
will be heavy with ostracism and repentance. More million
suddenly become dross. The gardens of midnight yiel
strangely bitter fruits Men who stand high fall propol
tonatey The great white way starts at dance floor an
do in
The Washington times., 1923-03-30

VV7ILLIAM SHOEN, Pittsburgh steel man, bank dire
w and social figure decides that life isn't WORT
pains and kills himself; i'll health. The rold
ism remedy for all troubles .s
Here at least, man who'd rather be well
wealthy. Read about his companies and connections
realize how much richer you probably with sC 81
constitution and an unspent income of tomorroWs.
Also read the story Of Mdastheres the subtlest
ever delivered to greed and need.
Ancens muffed several apparent opportunities but II
could shrewd truths without electric lights -,
Expectation is the better part of values Nothing M
seems worth quite 50 much after possession Most dgl
have far more than what envy EQas
Ii Asmodeus the devil sticks would lend you
hold unhappiness in mansions comparable to any mise S
tenements
Seventy nine millonaires committed suicide in Ii &
Money is dross in the purse Of discomfort. ~ ~
The Umbrella Didn't Put Him There ag
r FRIENDS of the late Walter Page rebuffed in al y
tempt to Westminster memorial, are pld tip
to deride the excusiveness that denies honor az h
tngushed ambassador and confers celebrity upon the
Englishman to carry an umbrella.
Even at that the gentleman showed originality which
hardly be said for the titled nncompoops wastrcl
under several adjacent monuments.
It happens, however that Jonas Hanway person Of
considerable parts The eighteenth century is mainly in
debted to him for its slight knowledge of Persia and Russia
and mysterious regions before he published his books
of travel there in 1853.
Benevoence was also novelty when Hanway settled III
London and poured fortune into the lap Of the poor he
founded missions established chain of Sunday schools e.
dowed charities and rode to the Abbey before grate
weeping train
Folk who misfortune don't pity themselves deatk
They have too many present reminders Of rbuato
than their own "a
little philanthropy might have stayed the hand Of 81
sevenynne mionaires who coudn find any for tn
rest Of their lives.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
Visitors DISCOURAGED.

The leader of a recent scientific ex
petition into Brazil reports that he
found the natives in the interior gen
orally of a friendly character. In fact,
there were no hostile demonstrations
against the visitors, except in one
town. where ii was rumored that they
were there for The purpose of buying
gold mine that was 70 be offered AZ
auction. The natives were greatly OPP
posed ia the mines being owned by
foreigners and the result was that
there we're many exhibitions Of their
d5sfavar shown, while the visitors
were III this particular locslity their
hut was made the target of missiles Of
all kinds. including some sticks q d.
uam!te.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
SUFFERED WITHOUT A GROAN
Almost Unbelievable Story of Fortitude
Exhibited by Mortally Wounded
Sioux indian Brave.

American Horse a splendid example
Of the Sioux, stuwart, broadchested
and imperious had been shot through
the abdomen and his intestlnes were
protruding from the wound. But his
wife FASTENED to him ald wrapped a
shawl about his middle to hold them
in.
With never a word Of complaint he
walked the distance to Il camp fire and
sat down 1t was some little time,
says Adventure Magazine, before the
surgeons tending the wounded. white
and red, reached him An operation
was necessary American Horse de
clned chloroform III the tepee to which
he had been removed He had his own
palliative. He spoke few words to
his wife who scuttled out and re-
turned with a short piece Of hard
wood. This he thrust between his
teeth he motioned the surgeons to
proceed.
During the terrible work upon him
the sweat stood out upon his fore
head. he bit deeply into the stick but
he uttered never groan, nor did he
finch AS he well knew, the wound
was mortal hut he insisted upon sit.
ting up, until just before dawn, he fell
back-he died as silently as he bad
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
BREAKFASTS, BIG AND LITTLE
Really Makes Little Difference, Pro-
vided Requisite Amount Of Exer-
else Is Taken.

Hearty breakfasts are recommended
after being frowned on by many dieti-
tians for long Appetite, like con-
science, was whispering the truth all
the time. And those who "basely yield
ed and dlstended their rosy morning
cheeks with wads Of sirup-dripping
buckwheat cakes and gobs of ham
and eggs, went right on keeping those
rosy checks while the pale flowers
of abstinence who niggardly and dole
fully lifted to their sad mouths the
breakfast provender irrigated with
skim milk, grew no less pale II not
more so.
one must interject distinctly here,
that the robust ana roseate. also made
their muscular activity consume the
heavy fuel their appetItes demanded j;
for a generous breakfast should not be
codded by a whole day in an easy
chair or even in a swivel one
Eat what YOU like, but hike, hike,
hike. "Shall / be carried to the skies
ON tlowery beds Of ease?" Precisely
that Is whore one viii be carried quite
promptly by heavy meals and no exer-
cise.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05

A peculiar machine is exhibited IN
America by Peter pavey gf England.
Its called the "o-H uoscope" An cleo.
trio sewing machine is run at top
speed. Light rays from the oscillo-
scope make the fast-Gying needle seem
perfectly motionless Switch the light
Off and the needle is seen darling up
and down.
Light vibrations thus deceive the
eye, Makes you wonder about the
forces and things around MS that are
invisible because our five senses are
not sensitive 70 their vibrations. The
sixth sense psychic powcr) may be
the ability 10 feel" these vibrations.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
Bet L. aErIIn tor Il

Artillery Rookie (about to take his
first lesson in horsemanship) Ser
geant. please pick nue. out nice. gen
tie horse.
Stable Sergeant-D'ja ever ride a
horse before2
Rookie-N0.
Sergesnt-Ah Here's just the ami
NAL for you. Never been ridden be
fore. You can start out together
American Boy
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05

s,nvreTL RE was man ana nman 10
the end.
The annals Of the plains are filled
with heroism, but there is no instance
more striking in bare simplicity and
naked fortitude than this end of Amer
lean Horse, who fought the good fight
and lost
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
Peanut cron Worth whIle.

The value Of the peanut crop in 1922
is estimated at S29.222,uO0 by the
United States Department If Agricui-
ture. In 1921 the value was estimated
al S330oI0oo and in 1920 at $44258,
0O0
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05
pon't Attemot IL

LONESOME may study woman for
hundred years before one under
stands her
Mrs. Smythe-Yes land then its
too late
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-05-05

Advertise in the News.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
NORTHEND CHILDREN HAVE THRIFT SPIRIT
Lead All Schools in Saving for
 Month of March

The percentage of children enrolled in the Northend school who made de- posits in banks under the Educational Thrift Service last month was the
 largest in the public school system. and that of the Senior High school was the smallest, according to re- port filed with the board of education.
 In the parochial schools, HIS of the 300 pupils enrolled under the thrift service at St. Josephs school made deposits, and 313 of the 1,16S at St. Mary's school put away their pennies. The percentage at St. Joseph's was .39 and at St. Marys .2e.
 Following Is the report for the public school system showing the number of children enrolled. the number making deposits and the per- centage of the whole number who demonstrated that they arc prof1ting by the lessons of thrift taught them during Thrift Week.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
WARDROBE WILL RE
 MOST GORGEOUS ONE
Lady Elizabeth BoWS-Lyons Also
 Has Wealth Of JeWelry

London. April it, (By Associated cd Press)--When Lady Elizabeth Bowss.I.yons takes up her abode with the Duke of York after the wedding on April 20 she will have one of the most sumptuous wardrobes in the world as well as a wealth of price, less jewels and enough furniture and gifts to All a dozen homes.
 Modistes of New York. Paris. Lon- don, Rome and even far off Australia are contributing their skill in the creation of the brides rousseau which some persons said Is richer than that which was prepared for Princess Mary. The future Duchess already has 65 gowns and an endless variety of Atea, evening and sport frocks. as well as numberless furs and hats. Rare and handsome gifts to the value Of to pour in upon the bride ana bride groomM Even Americafs and Cana dians axe remembering the couple as evidencc\pf their friendship and good wishes. 0n her wedding day the bride will wear superb wreath of orange bloss6ms the gift of the Cana dian club of Florida. It is now be- ing packed in\ ice for shipment to New York on thA last boat that could bring it here befoye the marriage.
 Most CostIy Gift.
 The most costly Sf the gifts is . series of pearl and Hiamond neck faces of unrivalled bea0ty. and we'd ding ring of pure Australian gold which have been bestoweA A.upon Lady Elizabeth by the duke.
 The most unusual of theseNpresents. however. is a remarkable clock which in addition to showing the hours. minutes and seconds in the usual way also indicates the day of the week and of the month and the phases of she moon. After striking each hour M plays a march. On the dial Is a. repre-N sentation of Whitehall while figures of the king, queen and all the mem- bers of the royal family pass around in gay procession.
 As becomes a Scottish clock. no marches are played on Sunday nor Is there procession. These actions are automatically stopped on the Sab- bath.
 Is Wonderful Clock.
 The clock is the gift of the city of Glasgow. It was made in 1904 for King George III and is one of the finest mechanical pieces ever pro- duced in Scotland.
 Another novel gift is an illuminat- ed address of congratulation from 10000 boys of the Y. M. c. A.
 The privy council has as yet made no decision as to the future position of the bride but it is believed that the king is reserving this as a surprise and that he will confer a royal title upon her on the day of the wedding.
 King George is now selecting the hymns to be sung at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey. One of those favored is The King of Love My Shepherd Is."
 It is understood that the first part of the honeymoon will be spent in mansion about 30 miles from London use of which has been offered by its owner, Mrs. Greville. a friend of the royal family The couple will later 20 to Glamis castle the brides home.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
JUVENILE MINISTRIES MAKE HIT

There was large attendance at the K. of c. fair last evening. The en- tertainment was furnished by the Catholic Daughters of America Juv- emile Minstrels and was very we'll rendered. Business at the booths was good and a large number Of blankets. dolls. lamps, silver candlesticks, bath ing suits, pillows and ukuleles were given out. The candy booth had . big night.
 Entertainment committee has er- ranged for very fine progr am for tonight and large attendance IS er- pected. After the entertainment, dancing will be enjoyed until 12 o'clock. The fair will close Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
GALLI.cURCrs MOTHER DIES

New York. April 14.-Signora En- richetta Cali, mother of Mime. Galii- Curci. prima donna, died yesterday at her home in Milan at the age of g.. according to a cable message received by the singers local managers. Mime. Cali is in Louisiana on a concert tour.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

Grange hall, Berlin. was the scene of gay carnival and festivity last eve ming when gypsies, pirates, Turks staid ladies and stately gentlemen oi another age gathered to enjoy the dancing. The evenings festivitie: opened with formal grand march ir which 275 people took part, making the attendance and brilliance of the Fancy Dress Ball, given by the WsrrA- ington Community. Cepter associations one long to be remembered. As the evening progressed the judges an. nounced that Pauline Gregory rep resenting a sunf1ower. had won the first ladies' prize, Miss Bacon of Beck ly. Turkish lady, the second. Miss Hazel Vile, portraying night, the third while Leland Gwatkin as balloon man, took the first gentlemen's prize. s. Chase Cole, baby, the second and E. o. Shjerden. alias George Wash ington, the third. The lucky number prize which was a canary bird went to Mrs. Shepard of Berlin.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Cornelius J. Walsh of New York city are visiting friends here. Mrs. Walsh was formerly Miss Marion Long of this city.
 Mrs. Ellis Beardsley of Syracuse, N. Y. is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. w. Grove of Grove Hill.
 Members of the Business and Pro- fessional Women's club will give a dance this evening at the club house.
 Miss Lila Mills, daughter of Mir. and Mrs A. A. Mills of Court street is home from St. Margaret's school for the weekend.
 The Beta Mu sorority held dance at the Elks club Friday evening. The hall was attractively decorated and the music was furnished by the Rex mere orchestra. Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Hanrahan and Miss Stack acted as patronesses, while Mary Stack, Miss Bernice Clark and Miss Grace Han rahan had charge of all arrange mel1ts.
 Norman P. Randlett of 121 Maple street has left New Britain to accept a position with the Stone & Webster company of Boston, Mass.
 J. J. McHugh has started on an extended business trip through the south.
 Miss Helen Hansen was the guest of honor at miscellaneous shower given after office hours Monday in Landers, Frary & Clark office where ,he Is employed. Miss Hansen will De married to Henry Bilger of Meri- len next month,
 The members of the Womans Aid Iociety of the Berlin Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon at he home of Mrs. w. H. Meagley.
 Extensive plans and preparations bic pSlH6 ulduc lOl LhC STdulC- light Tea" which the united societies If the Methodist church will give on | lpril IT and IS in the Sunday school oom.
 The members of Centennial lodge, To. 11s. A. F. and A. M, are plan- ing to observe the annual ladies' fight of the association on Friday vening, April 27. An attractive mu- lcal program has been arranged for his occasion with Miss Gertrude 'rosby of Boston and August Klein f New Britain as the vocal artists nd Theron Hart of New Britain as Joseph Regan of Harrison street re- Drned Wednesday from Pinehurst, l. c.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

Miss Irene Andrews, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Andrews of Bas- sett street, entertained the A. A. alumni girls at bridge at her home Wednesday evening. Miss Harriet Reynal was awarded the prize.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

The 1928 edition of the High School publication. "The Beehive" will be dedicated to Miss Sadie Du- guid, teacher of biology at the Senior High school.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

Mrs. Fred Upson and niece Miss Dorothy Lombra of Harrison street. have returned from Sarasota, Florida
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

Miss Margaret Kennedy of Bristol is the house guest of Miss Alice Re- gan, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Began of Harrison street.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
CHORAL CLUB CONCERT, MAY 7h

Large Number Bridge Parties Occupy Attention of LadeD
 Off For Washington-Sprng Weddings Numerous s9Ht@ Social Items
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14

Mrs. F. c. Platt entertained a mum. Der of friends of her daughter, Miss Clara Labaree. at her home on Grove Hill this afternoon.