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The Washington times., 1923-10-19
ON A TWO D
MILE BARGAIN
COUNTER
BY HERBERT KAUFMAN.

aid rappers used say that when the buffalo herds
were at full size, starting at the Rockies might
crawl from back to back and reach the panhandle
without touching ground. the loaded freight
which have passed this window during the last sixty
on track might walk their roofs clear from
Puget Sound New York Harbor Timber fruit canned
goods and WOOL mutton, pork, baled hay and hour oil
corn drainage tile and pig copper.
Enroue from National arders, wood piles and treasure
troves trains sepessy bear daily rons to the countrys
tables, tool benches and rphammers Holders Of liberty
bonds and railroad mortgages would feel optimistic
their investments after sight Of the security behind
them.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Through Rainy-Days Land.

TOMORROW is our greatest estate The future holds
our main wealth Ride through rainy-days land
the famous upon which plow and and
industry have yet draw In 1908, alarmist writing
for the Niles Register issued warning that there would
be no elbow for ambition in the young Republic Any
members Of the present generations with like conviction
are advised get timetable, Northwest map buy
railroad ticket from train whole days running
without once beholdng town Of $4,000 population,
single skyscraper trolley dropforge, garment center,
laboratory, or automobile plant
The Washington times., 1923-10-19

Of a human skull, brilliant In the
light from many lamps burning
rancid butter.
When all Of the pilgrims have
passed under the "Sor," as the
pyramid is called, and have
deposited any gifts they may
wish to leave, the high priest
takes the Sor in his own hands
and marches with it to the place
where a funeral pyre is burning:
with MANY curious gestures and
leaps, the high priest casts the
Sor into the flames, shouting:
at. the Yokatsari, have thrown
the terrible Sor. Thus shall our
enemies be COMPOUNDED. Thus shall
our sins be thrown away!
And then, after a few simple
ceremonies, the people dispense
believing that they are safe from
their enemies for a year, for all
their past sins have been burned
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Chinese Rule?
It Depends on the Mind.

Line Barger says the Chinese viii control the whole world
hen they absorb Western IDEAS The Chinese able In
dusrous economical and honest They number probably be-
tween seven and eight hundred millions Of people, The
Chinese census pays little attention very young
children very old people, being taken simply for purposes
Of taxation.
r. al the Chinese children lived and raised average fam
lea and escaped plague and famine the Chinese could
the world But 1.-THE Lord arranged that
the shall not grow into the heavens"
And It absorbing the Western idea but possessing
the Western MIND, that creates ideas and they give
dominion.
The Chinese win rule the world they the abet people
It, In which they OUGHT TO rule it. they not
the ablest they won't rule matter how numerous they
may be.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Life Is Short
Too Short for Those Well Married.

handsome actor and his wife-pubicity by would
doubtless pain them-decided to live in apartments
each taking child along They think they will be happier
more deeply in love with each other living apart"
They will dine together every day The actor says my
wife and will be greater sweethearts than ever"
The gentleman is mistaken He will find that his Gro
Magnon predecessor sitting beside fire smoky
with his redhaired wife and ngtoothed baby had
sounder idea Of marriage than he has.
It takes AND woman to make complete human
being. They not complete when separated.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Not on Fortunes Preferred List.

WING COSTS transportation rates. and production
heads warn that the time has to relieve the
strain on congested Eastern States by letting out
another land tuck The goods here to dozen
centuries needs Rch lush for the farmer power
sites and bouness us for the manufacturer cheap
prime exhaustess structural materials for the builder and
his choice Of climate background and employment for the
homeseeker. Opportunys bargain counter; possible in
hundred thousandmle lots. Make your terms and
take your pick There foohod in the Bronx
flats and suburban bungalows aren't Of fortunes preferred
list.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Once-Overs
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DON'T SHOW YOUR CROUCH AND THUS
AFFECT OTHERS
AFFECT OTHI

Some days you feel strong, sturdy and optimistic
Other days you feel tagged, weak and pessmstc.
When feel good treat those around you human
beings should be teatdyou want them get the touch
Of the happiness you experience and you generally
successful
When you feel and ugly you create atmosphere
about you which is repelent to all
You make effort to overcome those conditions
You let your feelings and emotions have full sway
The result is that the whole department where you are
employed or located is put out Of good running order
Why give way to those depressing feeings9
Make effort to cheer up
You have no right to make others unhappy and
them to lessen their efforts just because do know
enough to control your personal feelings.
It hard for anyone to have pep and be snappy in his
work with an old crouch around.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
When Brothers Fight
Their Enemies May Sleep.

The German situation quite naturally is pleasing to the
French is coming out Marshal Foch planned it, You
observe that in all the dispatches from Europe The plan is
the German Protesan in the North and the German
Catholics In the South against each other creating in Ger
many bigger scale situation such existed in Great
Britain before ireland became free state.
There is hatred than and hatred be-
tween brothers the French could get the Germans fighting
and hating each other dividing the menang nation in two
France with her army and her allies could sleep peacefully
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
Breaks Record

ONDON.-The world champion
hunger-striking title will prop-
IL ably have to be handed 10
ex-Inspector John Syme, formerly
Of the London police force.
SWINE was dismissed from the
notice force in 1910, and ever since
then he has been attempting
attract public attention to MS case.
He frequently makes 1ncenuiary
speeches before Buckingham Falac9
and does other things that ahnuy
the police, who are forced 20 arIess
him. Every time he IS arFesteu
he initiates hunger strike.
Syrne now has twenty-slx munger
strikes to his records
The Washington times., 1923-10-19
SAP AND SALT
BY Bert Moses

A truth that makes us lose
money is not highly esteemed.
Eggs and five-dollar bills, once
broken, are never themselves
again.
Trying to be ''eminently re-
spectacle" without money is a.
+. sad waste of time.
(Copvright 1898. Premier syndicate Inc.
The Washington times., 1923-10-19

Whereas much of the of the Community Music
Association during the just ended traceabe the
splendid cooperation afforded by the Of the National
Capital in arousing public interest not only in the weekly
Community sings which have been generously patronzed
by the citizens of the District of Columbia bat in all the
public functions Of the association planned for the purpose of
increasing the appreciation and love Of the public for music
both vocal and Instrumental, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Community Music Association extend
thanks The Washington unfaing
and cooperation making the of the Com
umnity Music Association possible bepeang for said
citation the continued interest and support of the daily
of the National Capital during the 1923-1924.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
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preaching, But having preached will not pass you by with supercil' ious advice. l will come up and stay with you three or four days, Jack not particularly to help you out of anything, because I think it would do you good to have to pay and pay well for your sins. I don't want Leslie to suffer, however:
 Since you have married. Jack. your terrible example has made me think little differently about marriage. Any woman is too good for any one of us and when 2 man persDades as sweet a woman. as true 3 woman and as good q woman ss your wife to marry him. he should be down in the dust kissing her little feet and crying "raccavi," instead of sending her out of town while ne fixes up a truce with a former love.
 am getting so l dislike you very much. John. because you are giving my moral sense kind of itch which makes mc want to play the Pharisee and thank God that l am not as other men. l tell my hypocritical heart would proha bly, have done iuat exact ly the same thing that you have done had evar met girl as sweet as Les lie even while I am abusing you with heartfelt enthusiasm
 Expect me on the twentieth and remember one thing T shall stay un- til Leslie comes home. Too often have you sent for me since you were married and then insisted that l should not call upon your wife for fear that she would ark me some question.
 am not going to lose her friend ship evon to sa'e you from bad 1uartnr Of an hour In fact, as feel this morning. l would not lose her egard n savr rotIr neck.
 Put that into your pipe and smoke f, SID.
 STD.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06

raspberries Ard the blackberrie aren't quite ripe enough yet
 They're ripe enough on the other side of the mountain" said Cousir Hannah. T picked a bushel yester. day"
 Did you eat them all?" inquired Mr. Bear.
 "Oh, no! I'm saving them for con- pany," Cousin Hannah replied "There's more than l can eat alone,
 Then we'll all go over to your den and help you eat them," cried Mir Bear. 'I'll get the children. And we'll start for your place as soon as l come back"
 Cousin Hannah's tongue for once stopped wagging. Mir. Bears plan took her quite by surprise. For few moments she couldn't say word, And when she was able to speak, he was gone.
 I'm afraid" she said to Mrs. Bear. "Ephraim won't like those blackber- ries. To tell the truth. they are a bit green. That's why was saving them for company"
 "Oh, He can eat anything" Mrs, Bear assured her.
 But the children" said Cousin
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
ROBIN HOOD AT LYcEuM.

There is no diminution in the in- terest in Douglas Fairbanks Robin Hood, which Is showing this week at the Lyeeum, and many are the fav- orable comments heard not only for the picture hut also for the excell- ent musical score that the orchestra plays during its showing
 Mex. week for four days Mabel Normand in Suzanne. her truly best effort and an epic Of the movies, will be brought to the Lycenm. Mabel Sormsnd will be remembered Ter her captivating work In Molly Q" and Mickey. but she is no less charming and lovely in this picture.
 The scenic wonders of this picture surpass description. being true to historical fact in the minutest detail. Even the clothes worn. the weapons carried and the mannerisms adopted are those of the middle ages.
 The sets are lavish and the castle of King Richard was reconstructed along the same lines as the original one in England. It was BIO feet wide and 36o feet long and the massive dinins room therein is the largest single piece of floor space in the world, not excluding even the Pnn- sylvania Terminal in New York.
 Mabel Nornnand in Suzanne" will be the photoplay feature for the first four days Of next week. This picture is said to be even better than was Mickey" and Molly O." in which this star played so brilliantly.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
MY HUSBANDS LOVE
 Adele asrriseas New Phase Of REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

siFiaiRE faEaFa the iaKiesh, IAasl the street light, I watched his eyes widen as he saR' the swinging deer and he cast a sharp, quick iRtsrEo, gaiiNe glance at me,
 was sure l elPsed that he said. Weren't Een eRli2"
 Indeed, ne,' ! replied, "I eHu loved the ar"
 'll is inpigaFating, he returned psFfunetsrllyf and l saw that he vas mentally debating with himself how much ] had heard,
 It vas no part of my plan to let him know that l suspected anything -hess Deans mention of Dieky's name had brought a new angle Of the matter fereihly before mA-but l let him play the role Of a worm upon hook for fully minute before I said abruptly,
 Perhaps you have guessed. Alfred, that did not ask 10 come with you tonight just for the drive"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06

Hannah Tt would be a pity If the little dears should be i'll, You know green fruit Is very bad for young stsrs."
 "cuhy and silkie often eat green fruit" Mrs Bear replied. q cant stop them from eating it, And they might just as well eat it at one place as another. Besides. if they eat green fruit at your den, at least I'll know that they've eaten it. If they have pains afterwards shall know whats the matter with them. And can put them to bed in your den and keep them there until they feel better"
 Cousin Hannah shook her head.
 "I'm surprised at you" she told Mrs. Bear. T thought you took bet ter care of your children The more I think about those blackberries, she added, "thamore it seems to me that they aren't all green"
 50 much the better" said Mrs Bear.
 An. But those that aren't green are overripe," Cousin Hannah ex- pained. She was telling Mrs. Bear how dangerous it was to give over ripe fruit to children, when Mir. Bear came back with Cuffy and Silkie.
 These youngsters are delighted 10 20 a-visting at your den,' he told Cousin Hannah. Come. Let's be on our way" 1923. by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Service.)
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
UNMARRIED COUPLE LIVED
 TOGETHER FOR fl YEARS
Woman's Husband Living in Berlin But She Has Stayed With
 "Other Man.

Judge George W. Klett in police court this morning continued thf cases of Bernardo Armando and Madeline Masqueno of Lenox avenue arraigned on d charge of misconduct until Monday morning of next week The couple were arrested at about o'clock this morning by Sergeant George C. Ellinger on a complaint made at headquarters
 The woman testified that she has been living with the man for about Il years and they have q daughter nine years of age. She said she has a husband living in Berlin but has not lived with him for several years. Armando testified that his wife died several years ago and that he has a son 19 years old by his marriage. The case was continued to grant time for an investigation.
 On request of Attorney P. F. Me Donough the case of Abraham Joseph, charged with non-support, was con- tinued until Saturday morning with bonds fixed at S200.
 Judge Klet discharged Della Arndt, who was arraigned on breach of peace charge. William Miller tes- titled that he had the girl arrested because she has caused trouble at his home and he wanted her to leave. The judge said that he could find no evidence of breach of the peace and therefore discharged her.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
BY BERTHA F. sHAPLEIGH


 In a double boiler place two cups of milk and one-half pound sweet chocolate and cook over hot water for K minutee, The mixture will be smooth and thick.
 Beat three-fourths cup sugar and four egg yolks together. Add one- eighth teaspoon salt. then pour in the chocolate and milk. and cook two minutes. Cool, add one pint cream; strain. add one tablespoon vanilla and freeze.
 Serve in glasses with marshmallow sauce. made as follows:
 Cut one-fourth pound of marsh mallows into pieces and melt over hot water. Add one cup confectioner's sugar and one-fourth cup water. Stir until perfectly smooth. Cool be- fore serving.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
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 Tonight is the last chance movie enthusiasts who have heard so many favorable comments about Only 2 Shop Girl, will have 10 see that photo drama at Fok's theater for the en- tire program Of vaudeville and pie lures changes tomorrow, Tonlght's vaudeville show consists of four ex- eellant acts sure to please even the hardest Of critics,
 Only Shop Girl has been a dis tinet hit not only because of It's nine star cast, headed bs Esteils Taylor and her wonderful Parisian gowns, but because it has deep. dark mys- tery running through it, as we'll as nne comedy, thrilling action, pretty romance and dazzling scenic efforts
 Tomorrows vaudeville will feature the Broadway Riddle Kabaret q re- vue with IS children who imperson- ate many Of the big Broadway star in addition 10 regular routine of songs and dances. Hall and oakes present comedy travesty on topics Of the day. Hahn and Briggs do a singing. dancing and talking act; and Gardner and Dunbar have a na,elty net full Of surprises.
 With this last half week program is Tom Mix In the lateet William Fox special. Stepping Fast, picture that Is everything that the name implies since the action jumps from the Ari- Eona desert to Frisco. to Hong Kong and back again to the L. S. A.
 The supporting cast is headed by Claire Adams, while others who have important parts are Donald Mcdonald, Hector sarno, Edward Peil, Georges seismann, T. S. Guise and Ethel Wales.
 Temptation, which opens next Mon day with Eva Novak in the leading role, also is great starring vehicle for Bryant Washburn who appears in the role of young bank clerk who suddenly comes into great wealth. It Is story Of modern society and its pitfalls.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
THEODORE ROBERTS AT PALACE

Do yeu know any person sho seems 10 be an irritable old greueh. but who really mas a heart Of selde Do sau know such mani who calls his servants "fat-faeed fools and ieiots," but is nevertheless loved by those servants, who have grown old In hts ser,feef
 If you do know such person, then you know the human personineatien of Grumpy" the famous stage char aeter that has been brought to the screen by Theodore Roberts. featured in the title role of William de Miles Paramount production of Grumpy" which will be shown at the Palace theatsr Thursday, Friday and satur- day, May MeAvoy and Conrad Sagel are also featured with Mir, Roberts in th,s photoplay.
 Critics who have seen the picture declare it Is the veterans greatest motion picture characterization.
 The Keith vaudeville bill will have four fine acts headed by the Four Bellhops in an excellent comedy vas riety act
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
DECLINES |. OF C. OFFER

Rochester, N. r., June 6.--Dr. Ros- COG W. Thatcher, director of the New York state agricultural experiment station at Geneva announced today that he has declined the offer to be- come dean of the college of agricul- turc of the University of California at Berkeley and will continue in his present position.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Damage of $500 at Fire
 In Smalley St. Building

Damage estimated at $500 was done in fire at the two story building owned by NJ. Berkowitz at 65 Smalley street yesterday afternoon. Engine Go. No. 5 answered still alarm about 3 o'clock. The fire was confined to the roof of the building. In the at- tic there was large amount of fur niture stored which was badly dam aged.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
ALL READY FOR A PICNIC.

NIT. Bear didn't want to go and pick berries for the famiiys lunch con, II would have been had enough 10 pick berries for his own family Of four. But there vas their guest. Cousin Hannah. She made i've to pick for, And Mfr. Bear re- memhered that she was hearty eater.
 Berries are scarce around here now" he remarked. The huckle. berries are all gone. And SO are the
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Letter From Paula Pcrier. Former Flame" to John Alden Prescott

Letter From Paula Pcrier. "Former
 Flame" to John Alden Prescott Mon Bon Amour
 Je suis dans Ia peine
 am in great trouble. am i'll in soul and body and to turn have mo- | where else but you, mon ami. Why l cannot understand to me you sent flowers when your presence asked, instead.
 Oh, mon Jacaue! That love me you do not, l know. Is it that you have not even the friendship for me any more7
 Remember do you not know that once you loved mo? At least you told nc SO. Remember do you not know that have loved you always 70 one else--and Of that great love because l have out of your life gone rather than to mar your happiness.
 Surely from your hands deserve g little l must see you very soon. If not here at least I must sec you at your home. PAULA. Letter From sydne, Carton to toi,n
 Alden Prescott.
 tt looks to me. Jack, as though vou are in it with both feet I can't understand why you disrs gnrded that advice which is as old as Time itself about being of with the old lcye before you are on with the re-r."
 Sometimes, old chap. [ am almost of thr opinion Of that delightful per aon-it was T woman I think--who i sad. The more l rec of men. inc 1 more I care for dogs
 We are sorry lot, old man. and ! f is only when ue como crapper | that we begin to think there is some thing in this world which makes for deCe1cv and 1ut@
 Coed Lord Tn thiri that std- ney Carton. have dropped into
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Senator Reed Gives Up
 Tour; Now in Hospital

Titusville, Pa. June 6.-Senator David A. Reed was last night forced to abandon a tour of the state he had been making with his colleague, Sen ator George Wharton Pepper and en- tered a local hospital. Senator Reed has been suffering with a carbuncAle on his neck and will submit to an operation today,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Jean Acker Engaged to
 Marquis Luis of Sprin

Los Angeles. June 6.-Jean Acker, motion picture actress, former wife of Rodolph Valentino, screen star, re- turned yesterday from the cast and announced her enga cement to marry Marquis Luis de Bazan y Sandoval of Spain whom she met in New York according to the Los Angeles Exam iner
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06

Children's Day originated in Rose Sunday, which was observed one Sun day in June each year beginning in 1850, by the Church of the Redeemer. Chelsea Mass, the idea originating with Rev. Charles II. Leonard, the pastor.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Dried Corn.

Corn cooked on the cob should not be wasted. The grains may be taken from the cob by running sharp knife between the rows not cutting. They should then be spread in thin layer on a bake sheet and dried in the oven, When dried. place in 8 close receptacle and keep in cool diary, dry place.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
As,)araC,is

When you prepare asparagus, in- stead of throwing away the bottom part that you break off, peel it until you come to the juicy center. Cut it in inch pieces and put it to cook half an hour earlier than you do the rest of the stalks, Do not salt until nearly done.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Gossip:s Corner
Accessories

serriceable looking frock of black lace Is given an individual touch by the addition Of collars and cuffs of white lace held in place with a bind- ing of Alice blue velvet ribbon.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
.NIonoeran,mctl Coat

Monograms have become so popu- lar they are now appearing on coats. blue serge suit is bound with red and belted and monogrammed in the same color. The monogram appears on the sleeve.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06

Baader, a German philosopher re- ligous writer and mining engineer, discovered how to make glass by the use of Glauber's salt instead of potash for which he was awarded a prize of sb010
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Window Garden,

Instead of buying parsley week after week, why not buy pot of it? One may grow a pot Of thyme or chiyes.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Orcanilin fInfs

Large organdie hats, in blue, april cot and henna, have adjustable crowns and wide brms The crown is secured with fancy pins.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
New Scarf

A new scarf consists of a square of glove silk with nuted border and has mitts to match.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Manl E,nlhrniiIerN.

A great deal of wool embroidery is seen on cotton frocks as well as those of silk and wool.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06

Miss Dorolyn Body. Colorado Springs, Col, is the first woman ever graduated from the mechtA ical di- vision, School of Engineering, Uk ,ersity of Kansas. She's always been interested in motors. and will take up experimental work with new types of aviation engines.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Baked Potatoes

When you bake potatoes. have the skins dry. Wet skins lower the heat of the oven.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-06
Cake Pudding

If you bake cake and it falls. next day steam it and serve with a good pudding sauce.