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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

she rlzidly held him 10 his promise.
and however adroltly no undertook
10 ascertain who or what She was,
she failed him. II gave her mis-.
chieyous pleasure ia cVade his care.
fully laid conversational traps. and
what little he learned came from
Ma Briskow. Briefly. 1, amounted
10 this: Mlss Good was what the
elder woman called home folks. .
but she had been schoolcd in the
East. Moreover. she was IN tho on
business. This last bit Of inteili.
gence naturally intrigued tho man,
and he undertook 10 gain further H.
Elimination. but only 70 have the
klrl pretend that hc knew AL abou,
u. Hc accepted This eheckmate with
the best possible grace. but reyensed
himself by assuming the airs and
privileges Of n friend more intl'
mate even than Miss Good had i'm,
piled. prciense that confused and
even annoyed her. For sono rsa.
son this counterfeit pleased him. /,
was extremely agreeable oven "a
pretend eloso acquaintance with
this girl.
Tho luncheon went of Eaiiy
enough. then Gray vas again ban
lahsd with Instructions TO return at
closing time.
You took mean. o malicious
advantage OF an offer intended only
to spare your feelings And you
haven't any" nc told Miss Good
when they had a chance for a word
alone.
II have no fcclinEs7"
None. Or you'd see that I'm
persshing Of curiosity"
sho shook her head. and her blue
eyes laughed al him proyoklngly
Curiosity Is fatal only 10 cats. II
IL good for people"
II shall find out ALI about you
"Howy'
| by cross.examinIng the Briskows
perhaps"
But they're waiting to have yot
tell them what you know. I've seer
10 that"
IF they ask any questions. II
invent story. I'll act confused
sclf.conscious. I'll make them tiiui
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

you arc n much dearer friend than
I have pretended. 80 far: .dearcr.
even. than can hope you ever viii
be-"
THAT wouldn't be fair"
There are occasions when every
thing Is fair. Perhaps these store
people know something"
Nothing whatever"
Then. for Heavens sake. release
mo from my pledgog Gray spoke
desperately. when return. per
nit me 10 ask those thousand dues.
lions. aud what others occur 20 me.
Won't your
The girl pondrred this request
briefly. then smiled. Very well.
II you are still curious. when you
rec me. I'll tell you who am"
"A bargain III be back carly.
More seriously. Gray declared: Il
must scil you right now how perfect.
~ splendid you arc. You have com.
plc,sly renewed my belief in human
blindness. and I'm HIro your name
must DO Miss Good"
But appointment awaited Cal.
vim Gray when. ints that afternoon,
no returned 10 the store. Miss Good
had gone. A. first he refused "a
believe Mr. Briakow's statement, but
/, was true. sho had disappeared an
quietly and as unobsru-ively no Ehs
had appeared, and. what was more
annoying. she had left no word
whatever for him. This was practi-
cal joking. for a certainty. and Gray
told himself that he abhorrcd prac.
teal Jokes. II was jolt TO his pride
to have his attentions thus ignored,
but what lrkad him most was the
fact that he was stopped. By reason
OF his deceit. from making any di
rect inquiries that might lead to q
further acquaintance with the girl
Mrs. Briskow, however, was in nc
condition either 10 note his dlsmay
or 70 volunteer information upon
any except ono subject: 10 wit
corns. Human hearts were OF less
concern to her. for the time being
than human feet. and hers were
killing her. She began a recital o.
her suffcrings. az intimate. as agon
King. and aA confidential as II Gray
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
Cynthia Greyss
American Home Still i,t Our Maidstone Dom
Recognize II Because It's All Decked ont IN 20I
Century Style, Says One Reader.
BY CYNTHIA GREY

The American home is not passing. thinks redder II
is merely keeping mp NTH the times"
Read tie foiooin0 letters and then send your opinion:
Dear Miss Grey The discussion concerning the great
American home is indeed timely, and promises TO be in
eresnR.
II true modern homes cannot be compared 10 the
homes Of pioneer days But there anything else that
remains unchanged in these days Of progress?
thought very funny the way writer put in last
nights paper, especially about the pluclng all Of
tables turning, il will be amusing TO how the
egotstical man enjoys -puckng the honey used TO be
mans exclusive privilege
believe it is fact that tabloid apartment houses are
destructive TO home life but let stop to consider what
brought 10 this state of living
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

Everybody down in Hagsy Land
was very busy.
And you'll never guess what they
werc doing.
Psintingl
Nancy and Nick and all the little
Ragsies, including Mister Tatters,
were dipping paint brushcs into
buckets Of red paint and painting.
They were painting Iueer.looking
little thipgs--round all over except
for q little point that stuck down,
and they smelled like Iadlshes.
They smelled Ike radIshes because
they were radishes. That's what
the Raghes were doing. coloring the
radlshes nice and red IN Farmer
Browns sasg-patch garden.
The sass.patch garden Icing over.
head. the radishcs stuck down thru
the ceiling In Ragsy land under.
meath, In long. even rows. and tho
Ragsleg had TO reach up TO work.
~ first they Ind only been little
slender things like strings. Then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

on the subject. az he defined our
modern women. Well. give me d
home and I Will fhow him. or any
other mere man. that many women
DO not live In apartments and flats
and hotels because they would rather
do 10. but they are forced TO. A. for
children. / love them. but on the NV
erage mans income II Is impossible
10 take care Of them unless you bring
them into the world 10 giye to some
one else.
Deep down In every woman's heart
Is the mother instinct I think our
government is overlooking big bet
when Il does not direct It's cSeH 10
aiding moiherhood-giye every
mother a pension and then III wager
the American home would be truly
our finest Institution. A WOMAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

Ny mother would set about 20 per
cent Of fathers earnings 70 keep a
home with and raise four children.
including clothing. Where the rest Of
tho money went was none OF her
business. an she didn't earn H.
She would grind from $3.50 In the
morning 10 every evening al every
repulsiye chore.
Tho women OF today have the same
instincts as our Erandmothers and
In time they viii 40 back more 10
homo life, but not, hope. until they
have proven themselves able 90 think
and earn the same as the most SUI
perior or men. a MOTHER
Dear Miss Grey; In your discus.
sion on the American home. "a Man
says he dofios any one 90 answer him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

Readers: The pos,officc depart
mont has returned to our waah-
ing,on bureau mall for the follow
Ing readers because OF deficient
or incorrect address. II the read
crs for whom this mail was in
tended will write our Washington
bureau. 1899 New York ave.
Washington. y. e., giving the
correct address. the mail viii be
promptly forwarded to them:
Mrs l. Lindsay,
1887 Itchica Place.
Eima. Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
Jazz Over
the Radio

Dear Miss Grey: Does playing
jazz, that Is. popular music for
broadeasting on the radio. come
under the penalty for reproducing
copyright work. say no. be-
cause no, so long ago popular Sc
attic Jazz orchestra broadcasted 1t.
But am | correct?
Also do these orchestras volunteer
their services or are they hired? Must
they be union7 G.
copyrighted music Is not supposed
10 be broddcdstcd unless The publish
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
CoLored
/ SfatiOnern

Dear Miss Grey: Is 1t proper TO
use colored stationery? EDITH.
Social letters should be tcriffcB or
conscrrofirc-iookino stationery. II
yon like coiorcd paper there Is no. OBJ
lection 10 II ~ you use soft tones. but
rioIert colors. crtreme shapes and
original coiors in ink are all bad
taste.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
To obtain Position

UT tIENWWFNI
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you please
advise me OF tho best way TO proceed
20 obtain a position on a steamer
tpasaonEcD as purser. or in any
sort OF clerical position?
CONSTANT READER.
Apply 70 fho general offices Of the
tnrions steamship companies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
cuApTER VIII

The luncheon hour was long in
arriving. and when It did come
around Calvin Gray regretted that
he had elected 10 play n game OF
make.believe with Miss Good" for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
Has Cats
10 Gipe Airnn

Dear Miss Grey: We are going
East the first Of June and before we
so We would like 10 find some good
homes for our grown cats. Anyone
wanting one may call at 2522 East
Madison II. or phone East 1895.
MRS. Is.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

Miss Grey viii receive callers
In her office Monday. Wednesday
and Friday. from 20 , p. m.
and on Tuesday and Thursday
from II a. m. 10 - m. eech
week. Please do not come a.
other times as II seriously inter.
feres with her writing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
ron CHILDREN

For children there IS no more pop
ular type OF frock than the linen
or pongcc snock with matching
hloomcrs. embroidered in cro6s.
stitch or peasant embroidery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

ers arc paid fee for 90 doing.
OrcItcsfrds donate their services
for this purpose. They do not neccs-
sqriIv hate 10 be anton. sa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
IConllnued From Yeslerdayl

,.,, . -. .s 3 s.s:. -.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

tlrely out of place In commenting
upon the calm, dispasslonate remarks
OF n person Of Mr., Bahson's reputa-
ton and standing, Besides, quite
possibly, he is total ahstainer,
Conditions are better in the United
States than in Canada today. he de-
elares, but canada's gradual increase
in prosperity may place her In a bet
ter position IN year than the United
States, II the increasing prosperity
here Is transformed into a period Of
imitation, Canada lags about a yea,
behind the states, both In action and
says Mr., Babson--in de-
cline and recovery, Hence the pres
nnt comparison. He, too. PORTS to
the necessity for more close rela-
tions--another straw In the world as
ISOLATION idea, For either to pros
per, both must prosper" he declares,
referring TO the tariff especially. But
here again we see the growing recog-
milton of the ultimate necessity for
universal understanding and CO.
operation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
THE SOLDIERS MEMORIAL.

At last the time has come when
a committee is to meet and plan for
a permanent memorial to New Brit
aims service men who died in service.
There should be but one thought in
the minds of those into whose hands
the matter is now given and that
should be the determination to make
the memorial as nearly as possible
the dignifed, solid, quietly-splendid
tangible evidence of our appreciation
OF the sacrifice of these men, it
should be. Steadfast and ever wor-
thy it should be made to stand as
hands may stand to keep alive the
memory of the spirit which is eter-
nal. No petty thoughts of tempo
rary, passing beauty, spectacular for
a time only to become dim in few
years should swerve the decision from
one inspired by the idea of perma-
nency The memory of those men
and what they gave will never die.
The memorial that is to represent
that memory must be strong and as
enduring as it is possible for us to
make it, with the strength of simple
dignity it's keynote.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER

Life certainly is zone darn thing
after another" If it isn't the coal
man it's the ice man. This, because
of the news that some of the ice
dealers say cheerfully, "Oh no; the
price of ice this summer will not be
raised more than ten per cent, or SO. /"
Isn't that nice? Small favors, etc.
Yes, certainly it was hard winter
and it must have been inconvenient
to cut ice sometimes. A chap couldn't
go out every day in his Palm Beach
suit, and workers didn't need palm
leaf fans while they were working
The ice dealers have a good alibi,
looking at things superfcially.
But the memories Of the winter are
with us. Probably not a person here
burned as much coal as usual. 1T
was hard to get and it cost lot of
money. The dealers haven't much sur
plus stock on hand. and few house
holders have any. But whatever coal
there is in the city Will be in the city
when the cold weather comes again.
The dealers may have to sell some
OF it at loss, but such sales will not
be a complete loss--the coal will not
melt. Neither will ice melt when it
is properly packed away in sawdust
But certainly there is a greater
shrinkage of the ice in the hot days
Of summer than there is of coal at
any tine. II ice gees up and people
save on ice as they did on coal, the
ice dealers will not be especially hap
by about it. We are sorry the ice
dealers had such a hard time cutting
their ice, but we trust they won't
lose money by raising the price SO
that lot of ice will melt as it is car
ried about the streets in the hot sum-
mer days only to be refused because
the customers "have enough to last
overnight"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
A SINCERE APPEAL.

Now that opportunity has been
given the humorously inclined to
poke a bit of fun at this state for
the action of it's house in passing the
outrageous anti-daylight saving bill
which seeks to regulate. persons
actions in setting his timepiece if it
is to be publicly displayed, the time
has come to make sincere appeal
to the members of the Senate to put
stop to such fun by not only de-
feating the bill, but by defeating it
overwhelmingly. A mere defeat, by
a close vote would not free the state
from the faint of fanaticism placed
upon it by the action of the house.
There must be decided action by the
senate to kill this bill which is not
only ridiculous, but which, were it to
become law, would be declared un-
constitutional promptly were a test
case to be brought.
People who have pride in this
state, no matter what they think of
the wisdom or convenience of day.
light saving, will be immensely re-
lieved If the Senate will, tomorrow,
take such strong stand against the
passage of the bill that its passage by
the house may be considered but a
phase of spring madness liable to
afflict anyone or any group.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

preaching the other nations of the
world" and favors our entrance into
the" world court, Now senator
Pepper goes still farther and calls
for our entry into the League, The
number Of fines the word "ineyit-
able" has been written IN these coll
umns In connection with our Joining
n league of nations Is being justified,
Only the members of the old guard
Republican party are remaining
silent and they will continue with
closed lips only until they can find
way of coming around In such a
manner that they will not seem to be
adopting the idea that did not orig
mate with them or with a creature
of their policies,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
PEPPERS LEAGUE TALK.

report of the Speech of Senator
Pepper aptly sums up his attitude.
The report states that he believes the
time has come for the United States
to apply for entry into the league,
FIRST insisting, however, that the
League undergo certain changes
which will make it conform on paper
to what it is in fact
When the long discussion about en-
tering the League was taking place
its opponents said it, was certain
sort Of organization. it's proponents
said it was another kind of organiza-
ton. 1t has proven to be the kind
of organization its proponents insisted
it was Whether it is that sort of
an organization ION paper" or not, it
was that sort of an organization in
the minds of those who favored en-
terng it and its actions have proven
it to be exactly what those propo-
nents thought il was. No one, at the
time of the Harrington campaign,
wanted the United States to enter a
league which would compel this
country to send troops abroad the
moment any trouble broke out in
Europe. They insisted the League
would not require such action. Sem
ator Borah, however, speaking in
New Britain, insisted it would de-
mairl Just that. A loophoe has been
sought and found by those men who,
recognizing the inevitableness of such
association IL world peace is to be-
come reality and If modern civiliza-.
ton is not to perish, now fall into
line and refuse longer to, stand beside
those isolationists who cannot get
over the idea that the lessons of his
tory teach nothing, and who still be-
lieve that one nation may continue to
live, thrive and prosper, while all
the other nations in the world are
biOW'y Fphi surrey ueStrosiHS edcH
other by killing individuals and by
the worlds wealth by
sinking 1t in machinery of destruc-
lion.
Senator Borah long ago turned in
his tracks and cried for "A world |
,ourt; President Harding rcsurrects
~ campaign seneralities about ZAP
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Statement of the
OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT,

|
REQUIRED by the Act of Congress sf
August "a, 1912. OF
THE NEW BRITAIN HERALD
Published Daily, Except Sunday at New
Britain, Conn. for April l. 1898.
State of Connecticut. County Of Hartford, 81
Before me. notary public in and fer the
state and county aforesaid. personally APP
peared T. r. jackson. who. having been
duly sworn according 10 law. aeposes and
says that he is the buSiness manager Of
The New Britain Herald, and that the fol-s
lowing is, to the best of his knowledge and
belief. a true statement of the ownership
| mana cement, circulation. etc. of the afore-
said publication for the date sworn In the
above caption, required by the Act of
August "a. 1912. embodied in Section 443
Postal Laws and Regulations. to wit:
/. That the names and addresses of tho
publisher editor. managing editor and bus
mess manager are: Publisher: Herald Publ
lirhing Co.: Editor, tombstone Vance. New
Britain, Conn.,; Managing Editor. Johnstons
Vance, New Britain. Conn; Business Man.
ager Thomas F. jackson. New Britain.
Conn.,
:. That the owners are: The Herald Pub
fishing Co., Mrs. Il. J, Vance, New Britain.
Conn: tombstone van5e, New Britain. Conn;
Agnes Vance, New Britain. Conn; Robert q.
Vance, New Britain Conn.
4 5. That the known bondholders, mort
cages and other security holders owning or
nolding / per cent more of total amount
of bonds, mortgages, or other securities
are. SaNiHSS bdHh NEW bfudlup
Conn.
(. That the two paragraphs next above,
giving the names OF the owners, stockhold-
and security holders. If any. contain not
only the list of stockholders and security
holders they appear upon the books of
the company. but also in where the
stakeholder or security holder appears upon
the books Of the company as trustee Il.
any other fduciary relation, the name Of
the person or corporation for whom such
trustee is a, ting, Is given; also that the
said two pa iagrapns contain statements
embracing atlantis fan knowledge and be-
lief to the circumstances and conditions
under which stockholders and security
holders who do not appear upon the books
of the company as trustees. hold stock and
securities in capacity other than that of
a bona tide owner; and this affiant has no
rca son to believe that any other person. as
ISOLATION. or corporation has any interest
direct indirect in the said stock, bonds,
or other securities than az SO stated by him.
5. That the average number OF copies of
each issue OF this publication sold dis
,ributed. through the mails or otherwise,
to paid subscribers during the six months
the date shown above is: S7os.
THOMAS +. JACKSON,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
eth day Of April. 1923,
tseall N. ]. SMITH.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
CAREFUL. CAREFUL!

Things are almost too good in the
United States, is Roger Babson's idea
at the moment. With the readiust-
ment only about co per cent accom-
plished. the showing of the Babson-
chart that general business is 5 per
cent above normal is a little sugges-
ton of trouble. 1t will be all right,
is the conclusion to be drawn from
his reasoning. if things are not
doomed too much, but careful,
careful" is the idea he wants to con-
vey-and the idea, incidentally, that
one has drawn from his weekly state
ments of the recent months as pub
lished in this newspaper. 1t is to be
remembered, also, that he is writing
his warning for general perusal
throughout the country, including
those sections which are not at all
conservative. He is not writing solely
for conservative Connecticut where
that watchword careful Is generally
too universal. Let us have pros
perity; but let us not have Initiation,
is the wording of his warning. And
along the same line he says When
patient RECEIVERS too rapidly a re
lapse may occur"
Were one inclined to see humor-
Gus side to the cold statements OF the
statistician one might suggest that,
having spent two weeks in Canada
where certain things are not pro-
hibited that are under the ban in
this country, 1t is not strange he sees
Canada through rosy glasses. He
lauds the gradual and deliberate
manner in which Canada is recover
ing from the depression that has af-
flictcd the world. Many, many peo-
pie. spending two weeks in Canada
approve all they see, under the infiu-
ence of its delights. But Of course
such discussion or suggestion is en-