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New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Letter from Leslie Prescott to Her
 Friend. Beatrice Grimshaw.

am sending you, dear Bee. the inclosed letter from Jacks mother 10 him. I have copied it verbatim. Evidently the dear old lady does not like to sec a woman smoke, and will you believe it, now that Jack and |
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Front Drarries

The front drapery so popular for afternoon and evening frocks is now being featured in negigees. Printed brocades and heavy silks show to ex- cellent advantage with such treat ment.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Use of Bows

You can scarcely go wrong with your summer frock if you see that 1t Is equipped with generous butterfly bow which may be placed In the back, directly in front, or on either side.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
WEAF
(American Tel. and Tel. O., N. r..
 se-Springneld)

7:3o p. m.-Solos by Madeleine Hauff, lyric soprano accomp panied by Josephine Lanodin Kay. Concert by the Police Dept Glee Club, Lieut.. Pa trick G. Fitzgihbons, president, Geo. Botsford, vocal director. Concert by the Mecca Temple Band, Arthur H. Diamant, illustrious spotentate, Ar thur H. Hoffman, conductor. Solos by Lillian Briggs Hallock, soprano, ac- companied by Chas. Wade Walker.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Drawn N'Orl;

Very intricate drawn work patterns form the trimming of some of the most distinctive crepe de chine frocks. It is usually combined with plcating.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Saving Space

If you wish to economize space in your refrigerator keep your food in glass jars, ranging in size from the two-quart Mason variety to the small jelly tumbler. Plates and flat bowls take up a great deal Of space.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

Serve lemon candy drops in tea for q change instead of lemon and sugar. Add a clovc or so, too.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Gossip:s Corne,
TasselNd Brock

A pink satin evening frock on very straight classic lines ia trimmed only with large jeweled tasscl,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
CretOnne

Cretonne is very popular for chil- dren's frocks. It requires practically no trimming, and has the charm of color and bold design.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Organdic I'rOcl,s

When warm weather comes we arc to sec many organdie frocks with the tight basque and bouffant skirt type.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
RaLino' Pastry

Don't open the oven door while pastry is baking until it has been in at least seven minutes.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
ArroMroOt

II you will put a little arrowroot in a muslin bag and place it in the wa ter in which you lannder your hand kerchiefs 1t will give them 6 pleasant and agreeable odor after they are ironed.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
Alum Holds Shine
Lemon Drops in Tea

A little alum in the stove polish will give lasting shine.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

Doesn't hurt bit. Drop a little "Freezone" on an aching corn instant ly that corn stops hurting. then short ly you life it right off with fingers Truly!
 Your druggist sells tiny bottle of "Treezone" for a few cents, sufficient to remove every hard corn, soft corn, p- corn between the toes, and the enaluses, without soreness or irritation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
MAYOR ASKS FARLEY
Worcester Executive Steps Into Breach
In Effort to Get Phone Strike Set
Element Started.

Worcester, Mass, July IA con-
ference of the mayors of New Eng
land cities affected by the telephone
strike to consider what steps II any
they can take to bring about a settle
ment has been suggested by Mayor
Peter F. Sullivan of this city in the
following letter which he mailed last
night:
Dear Mayor:
The telephone situation in worces-
ter prompts me to get the judgement
of the mayors of other cities affected
as we are Mt this time without in any
way expressing prejudice for or
against the conflicting elements in
this strike, but solely from a stand
point of public service. would like
to inquire Of you If you believe it ad-
visable for the mayors of the cities
affected to get together for heart to
heart talk as to the advisab ility of
concerted action for the welfare and
peace OF the several communities with
justice to all concerned.
Il would like to see the mayors of
the following cities get together in an
effort to work out constructive plan
of action: Boston, Worcester. Spring
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
YALE OFFERS $1,000
Prize VIII be Awarded to Person Who
Writes New College Song That
Proves Acceptable.

New Haven, July Yale today an
nounced a new competition for the
81, 900 anonymous prize offered for a
new Yale song to take the place of
Bright College Years the tune of
which is "Wacht Am Rhine"
This prize was placed in competition
during the latter part of the univer-
sity year, but the committee of award
decided that no one of the 1872 manu-
scripts submitted deserved the prize.
The new competition which will
close on May !, 1924 will be divided
into two parts. The first part which
is now effective and which will con
tinue until January /, 1924, is open
to Yale alumni and students only and
is for words only. On January |.
1924. one or more sets of words will
be made public and the competition
for a musical setting will then begin.
Unlike the competition for words, that
for the music will be open to the gen
eral public. continuing until May l.
The donors hope that a song of the
anthem type will be brought out by
the competition,
Noah H. Swayne. '93 of Philadel-
phia is chairman of the committee of
awards.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
Berlin, the gift OF the gr9om's par
ents.
BATTLE NOT CONFIRMED
Official Report of Alleged Scrap Be-
tween Turks and Greeks is Being
Awaited Today.

BY The Associated Press.
Sofia, July Liberalization of a re-
port from Constantinople OF fighting
between Greek and Turkish troops at
Kara Burun, a cape on the Asiatic
side of the Sea Of Marmora was await
ed here today
In the course of the conflict which
the telegram said started when the
Greeks made an attempt to land a
regiment on the cape. A Turkish
torpedo boat is reported to have sunk
a Greek vessel with a loss of many
lives. After an engagement on the
coast with Turkish troops the message
added. the Greeks sought refuge
aboard their ship which was fired
upon and sent to the bottom by the
destroyer Renal Pasha.
The trouble is said to have occurred
on Wednesday night. The Turkish
frontier has been closed several days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
BRUCE STAPLES NLpTIALS
Robert Greenleaf Bruce of Berlin
Takes Miss Beatrice Staples of
Mansfield, Mass. as His Bride.

Mansfield, Mass. as His Bride.
A pretty wedding was performed
on July 2 at $3.50 o'clock at the home
of the brine's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis A Staples on Church street,
Mansfield Mass, when their daughter.
Beatrice. united in marriage to Robert
Greenleaf Bruce of Berlin, only the
members of the immediate families
being present. The home was prettily
decorated with ferns and cut flowers
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. ]. Hutchins OF West Roxbury.
former pastor Of the Baptist church
of Mansfield, the double ring cere-
mony being used.
Miss Hazel Staples, sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid, and the best
man was Arthur Matthews OF Wind
sor. a college classmate of the groom.
The bride was gowned in white
georgette and her veil was caught
with a wreath of orange blossoms,
She carried shower bouquet of bride
roses and sweet peas. The brides
maid wore gown of cerise organdy
and carried bouquet of deep rose
sweet peas anr Orphelia roses
The groom's gift to the bride was
a string of pearls and the brides
gift to the groom silver fountain
pen. The gift to the bridesmaid
was a pearl brooch and to the best
man silver cuff links.
The bride is a graduate of Mans
field high school, 1921, Wheaton
college and the Berlitz college of
languages in Boston. For the past
year she has been teacher at the
Classical high school at Lynn. Mass,
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Bruce of Berlin He
Is a gra duate of the Hartford High
school and of Trinity college, He
was president of his class in the
senior year and is member of the
Sigma M. He is World War
veteran, receiving his training at
Plattsburg, During the past year he
has been coach of athletics at Dan
ielson.
Mr.. and Mrs Bruce left on we'd
ding trip to New York. the Hudson
and Atlantic City and upon their re-
turn will reside in their new home at
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07

Belle bloomington. The latter and
her brother will be committed to the
county home, the court ordering that
the father be compelled to pay for
their care. The elder girl. Mamie
bloomington. 2s, found In the Shaw
home. was detained for mental exam
ination.
1t came to light in the investigation
that the children never had seen a
railroad train until recently and had
been closely confined.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
POLITICAL UNITY AMONG
SMALL PARTIES FAILURE
Farmer Labor and Federated Farmer
Labor Branches Split--Each to
Have Own Candidates
BY The Associated Press,

BY The Associated Press.
Chicago. July 7.-Defeated In eff
forts to promote unity OF. political &C
ton among minority political and in
dustrial groups but well satisfied with
results. the farmer-labor party and
federated farmer-labor party dele
gates went home today, each party in
tent on putting its finger in the 1924
political pie.
Leaders of the farmer-labor party
who fought against utilization with
the federated party in the face Of a
split in their own ranks said their
party was free Of a red menace and
on its feet stronger than ever In pur-
suit of independent political satisfac-
ton"
The federated farm r-labor party
welcomed TO its ranks the delegates
who bolted the farmer-labor conven-
executive committee.
Both parties prepared to launch
programs of intensive activity, lead
ing to individual platforms and presi-
Dental candidates in 1924. Jay G..
Brown. national secretary of the far
ner-lsbor party said his party i'm
mediately would approach all groups
of workers who could accept it's prin-
eiples and solicit their utilization. The
date of the party's nominating con-
vention will be fixed later The con-
stitution of the federated party calls
for a nominating convention in De-
cember or January and it would send
invitations to coming labor confer
ences to unite with 1t. leaders said.
William Bouck, representing far
n1ers of of Washington. was elected
national chairman of the federated
party yesterday; Joseph Marley. New
tional secretary,
Naturalization of all public utili-
ties is advocated in the federated
party platform which includes
declarations for operation of indus
tries on a basis of increased control
by farmers and workers.
The minority faction left the far
mer-labor party after the defeat by
the convention of a motion made by
4Ht lostdH btHnclt' llltllDel VI Lie
party's national executive COMMITTEES
which proposed placing five farmer
laborites on the executive committee
of the federated group with reserva-
lions.
John Fitzpatrick, president of the
Chicago federation of labor and Rob-
ert NJ, Buck, Chicago labor leader
and editor, with the Illinois unit led
the fight against utilization of the
farmer labor party with the federated
party.
Charges that the workers party
packed the convention steam rolered
it and stole the farmer-Iabor name
were made by Buck
The conference originally was called
by the farmer-la Dor party to find a
common ground for political action
by minority political parties.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
GAVE cHILDREN FOR CATTLE.

Cortland, N. Y. July Lark
bloomington OF Truxton, alleged to
have traded his two daughters and a
son for horse, COW and calf, was
found guilty in Children's court yes
terday of improper guardianship
George Shaw of Truxton. with
whom, 1t was charged, the barter was
contaminated. recently was released
in $1,000 hail on a charge of attack
ing the younger of the daughters,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
billiards Separate Only to
Be Happy When Rejoined

New York. July Mrs, Olga Ever
ard Hiliard denys reports that action
for divorce from Robert Hilliard.
actor. was in prospect, said today that
they had separated as a move In
marital strategy with a view to en-
riching their home life when it is re-
sumed. Nerves" aggravated by stage
temperament was the reason given
for the separation by Mrs. Hilliard,
who is the daughter of James Ever
ard, wealthy brewer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
Fire at Queenstown Is
Brought Under Control

Queenstown, July Fire that
threatened the lower part of the city
last night was brought under control
early today after having destroyed
several buildings. The cathedral was
threatened for time but was not
damaged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service
commission announces that the an
nual post office examinations will be
held at New Britain, Conn. on Sep
TENDER Is. These examinations are
held for the purpose of filling the posi-
tions of clerk and carrier. The age
limits for these positions are IS to
As, but the limits are waived in the
cases of persons entitled, to military
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07

Mr. and Mrs, M. J. Fitzgerald, 1877
West Main street, Plainville, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Margaret Eliza beth.
to William John Justin of Detroit,
Mich. Mr.. Justin is the son of Mrs.
William X. Justin of Springfield; Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07

preference. Full information concern
ing the examination and the required
application blank may be secured from
the local secretary In the post office.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-07

field. Providence. Brockton, Lowell.
Lawrence. Fall River, Woonsocket
and other cities affected by the tele-
phone strike.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
Garvey Again Suspends
''Daly Negro Times
, (Crusader >Service.)

New York, April eff this thing
keeps-us, the "Daily Negro Times" "
Marcus Garvey's newspaper, will soon
have had more suspensions to it's dis
credit than publications to it's credit.
For the "Daily Negro Times" has
suspended again! 1t stopped all of a
sudden last Friday. The last that
was seen of it's staff they-editors,
and 4 mechanical force
were all engaged in a heated contro-
versy outside the Office that savored
very much of back wages unpaid. In
fact. there's talk of another suit or
series of suits against the Honor
able" Marcus Garvey, self-styled
"world famous orator." on the part of
his unpaid and dissatisfied employees.
In the meantime, the suspension of
the 4'Daily Negro Times" brings to
mind the fact of the non-appearance
of the widely advertised "Black Man
Magazine" subscriptions for which
have been solicited for the past nine
months through the columns of the
Garvey paper. 1t is also reminiscent
of the earlier failures of the "Black
Star Steamship Line" the "Negro
Factories Corporation" the steam
laundry, the restaurant and the gro
cery store, which formerly played the
role of fy-paper with which unwary
were lured into the Garvey orgsniza-
ton.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
Benefit SHOWS NET
$500
'Liza," t'Shuffie Along" and
Other Artists Play to
Crowded Houses

New York, April GA benefit per-
formance given for the National AS
sociation for the Advancement of
Colored People in the Lafayette The
alter, New York City, March 27, by
the full cast of the musical revue,
LILA" assisted by members of the
cast of "Shuffie Along" company
number 8, crowded the house so that
every seat was taken and late Corners
had to stand. Incomplete returns
show that the performance netted the
National Association, for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People about
5000. Besides the two companies,
whose casts made the entertainment,
a number of independent artists
volunteered their services.
Irving Miller and Maceo Pinkard,
producers of eliza" gave their serv-
ices of the cast without cost. In con-
nection with the benefit the N. A. A.
G. P. issued the following statement:
1.-TWO entirely colored musical re-
vues have had phenomenal success in
New York on Broadway. Both of
these revues, Shuttle Along and
Liza have generously given their
services and their enthusiastic spirit
to benefit performances for the N.
A. A. C. p. The association COM
mends the fine. spirit shown to pre-
vail in the ranks Of the leaders of the
theatrical profession, and desires to
thank publicly. the producers and
casts of both Shuttle Along and
Liza as well as the independent
artists who gave of their best" !.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
SEWING CIRCLEFORMED
BY CITY CLUB WOMEN
Cooperative Effort to Supply
Needy with Clothing is -
...-- Started.

On Monday afternoon, April 2, a
group of club women at the "Y" CEN
ter organized a sewing circle.
The object of the newly organized
circle is to furnish garments and bed
ding for the needy, regard
less of age, race -or creed. Plans
were made for the fall distribution
of clothing and arrangements made
to secure stand in. the Railroad
building for the collection of gar
ments, The president of the Needle
work Guild extended the new circle
a cordial invitation to work with
them. Mrs. Matte Hicks reported
many cases of need and urged every
club woman to cooperate. Mrs.
Anna Jordan, vice president of the
Minnesota Federation of Colored
Women's clubs, Mrs. Mae Black Ma
son, president of the district fedora
ton, and Mrs. Bette Jones all urged
cooperation in social uplift.
Mrs. .Estella Wiley was elected
president; Mrs. Sarah Morgan War
rem, vice president; Mrs. Agnes
Green, secretary, and Mrs. Matte
Hicks and Mrs. Anna Ramsey, the
investigating committee. Mrs. Bette
Jones was elected treasurer.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
WALTER cHESNUTT
YOUNG EDITOR OF.
BULLETIN, DIES.
Young Partner i'm Publishing
Business Is Stricken After
s. Short Illness
ONE OF YOUNGEST EDITORS
Built The Bulletin to Promi-
nence in the Short Space
of One Year

Walter Chestnut, editor and part
owner of The Northwestern Bulletin
of this city, died early yesterday
morning of scarlet fever at the city
and county hospital.
Mr.. Chestnut, who would have been
H21 years old in few days, was one
of the youngest colored editors in the
country.
Was Athlete.
He was graduated from the George
Weitbrecht Mechanic Arts high school
here in January, 1921. While there
he was prominent in athletics, win
ming letters in track, in the low hur-
dies and dashes. q ~.
3 Since graduation he has been ac-
tive in community affairs, especially
since he founded The Bulletin in Feb
ruary, 1922. The first issue of this
paper appeared in the-last week Of
February and almost Immediately
commanded national attention be-
cause of its clean cut makeup and
general superiority over the average
colored weekly. Under his leadership
the paper climbed to prominent
place in the world of the colored
press and drew enthusiastic commen-
datien from leading colored jour
nalists. :.
Paper Won Praise.
- Melvin ]. AChisunn, field secretary of
the National Negro Press association
wrote of The Bulletin: it is
the best appearing Of all the fifty
odd exchanges I receive with the bare
exception of the Chicago Defender,
and while not as a large a paper as
the Defender, it is every bit, in grain,
as good in appearance"
Mr.. Chestnut is survived by sis
ter, Mrs. Bernice Davis, and his
mother. His mother arrived from
Iowa just before his death.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07

journalistic side of the business, in
asmuch as most of his training has
been in this field. In June he will
be graduated from the University of
Minnesota with a B. A. degree. In
addition to his study of the theory of
journalism IN the classroom, Mr.. Will
kins has had three years of expert
ence on the Minnesota Daily, the
student newspaper, as a reporter,
copy reader, and editor. For a short
time last year he was editor of the
Northwestern Bulletin, of this city,
and for the past four months he has
been on the editorial staff of The
Appeal.
Odell D. Smith is The secretary of
the new company. Mr.. Smiths con-
tribution to the company will be his
training in Office technique and busi-
ness management. Beside purely
secretarial duties, he. will handle all
accounts, subscriptions, and other
financial matters of the firm. Mr..
Smiths experience and training was
obtained in the public and business
schools of Burlington, Iowa. Since
he has resided 10 st. Paul he has sue
cessfu1ly managed the business az
fairs of community club as we'll as
participated in general community
movements. -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
GILLESLETS
BY E. w. GILES.

In good salesmanship each sale
paves the way for the next. Every
man is salesman. You are selling
your time, your labor, your spirit,
your manner, your conduct, your
goods, and the question arises, does
the other party want more of the
same kind from you.
The very spirit of the trinitarian
gospel is that of radiation and dis
semination. "Go We into all the
world and preach the gospel to>every
creature" .,.se..
Ones bread is buttered son the
cheerful side.
To be self supporting is to be self
respecting.
Christianization is good American
ization. -
Minnesota is a great state for the
man who comes to his work with an
enthusiastic attitude of mind.
The spirit of self-pity is devitaliz-
ing. =
Mr.. "I Can't" never did much OF
anything. &,
If worldlines is good enough to
live by, why is it not good enough to
die by and be buried by and go to
eternity by?
The want of intellectual culture is
a misfortune. The want of spiritual
culture is a tragedy.
Like begets like" in more ways
than one.
Trying to live up to ones employer
gets somewhere in the wrong direc.
tion.
The cleaning up of ones mouth, il
more ways than one, is pretty gooc
test of his religion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-04-07
KLAN PALACE" SEIZED
BY ATLANTA SHERIFF

Atlanta, Ga, April 4.-Sheriff j. !.
Lowry of Fulton county with a force
of deputies early today took charge
of the imperial palace, Headquarters
of the Knights Of the Ku Klux Klan,
under an order signed by Judge e. d.
Thomas, dispossessing w. J. Sim
mons, imperial wizard, who took
charge of the headquarters and the
Klan Tuesday under a temporary in
junction obtained by him against Inn
perial Wizard 81. w. Evans.
Sheriff Lowry at once proceeded to
the imperial palace on Peach Tree
road and placed Deputy Sheriff Milan
in charge, all of the Simmons faction
leaving after having taken charge
when they obtained temporary in
junction against Imperial Wizard
Evans following the break when the
emperor undertook to organize q
woman's order on the lines Of the Ku
Klux Klan.