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New Britain herald., 1923-12-11


 lations of German marks against pound sterling, we can not help shud- dering at the thought, while hoping such will not be the case. that the same may chance to be the fate of the yen, unless the authorities move with the utmost prudence in the matter.
 If anybody thinks the stupendous enterprise we are entering upon can be executed without submitting our selves to the most strict observance of self-denial, he is indeed greatly in erro. From now on we must concen- trate all our efforts on the recovery from the heavy damages, not by the power of arms, but by clever and well conceived economic policy to be pur- sued with a steady spirit and deter mined will, not only on the part of the government, but on the part of the entire populace.'
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

of the charge for whilh he was inn after he had heard of Stane's deniel prisoned. You see he believed in Stanc. as l did myself"
 And you would make me the scapegoat for Stane's crime.'' Ainley laughed harshly "I will see you hung first" he cried. T."
 He broke off abruptly as a sound of yelping dogs sounded from the wood. and stared into the darkness. Anderton rose from his seat.
 q expect that will be Jean Be nard," he said quietly.
 Jean Benard? Who is Jean Be- nard?" cried Ainley.
 He is the man who Stane and left to bring Chigmok along.'
 "Chigmok."
 Yes, you see, Ainley, Chigmok was not dead as you meant him to he. He was only winged, and he was able to tell his story which was a much more interesting story than yours. and as beg leave to think. a much more truthful one"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

answered Audnwou quickly "Staue. lei Ainlry have look at thnt pisc, of paper you carry about with you"
 X moment later Sianp had opened the oiislsiu packet, and was unfoid- ing the sheet of noir-pap"r. AinlnF Waivhrd him ,u Rmaa"nont. and then as sane held the paper towards him. and hr bent over il. look of con- st, rnatinn rantc np his ,arr, and a uuir's oath broke from his lips
 Where did ynu and that paper, stanp2" said the policeman brusquoly,
 "In cnpy ot Jowsit'a Plato which Aiulet had borroN from mn. and whirh he returned to my scout after was arrrsiod."
 "tt's harcfared lie, X plot" cried Aluicy "l'm surprised ai you. Audrrinn --a representative of the law loo -.Iendinr yourself to such an sb- surd charge You ought 10 knoW Letter"
 "t know more than you think Aiuns You remember Jarlock who vas in our sot -9 9''
 "Iarlock'" The name broke from Ainlny in a tone Of consicrnation
 "Ycs Jarlock. A good fellow. Iarlock A friend who could forgive a friend his faults. who indeed could oh ocrasion overlook crime when be thought lt was the crime Of hard pressed man"
 What in thunder are you Eassing about" creid Ainley busteringly.
 About Jarlock and certain Tromisory note which he paid. note which bore your name and hts. Your signature was quite genuine Jar lock's--well. Jarlock denicd it. and you owned that you---''
 fHe told ." said Ainley The cur told ?"
 "Yes. he told me in confidence.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
SAGE TEA TURNS
 GRAY HAIR DARK
Its Grsndmothcr's Recipe to Bring Rack Color and Lustre
 to Hair

It's Grandmothcr's Recipe to Bring
 Back Color and Lustre
 to Hair
 That beautiful, even shade of dark. glossy hair can only be had by brew ing a mixture of Sage Tea and sul- phur. Your hair is your charm. It makes or mars the face. When it fades. turns gray or streaked. just an application or two of Sage and Sul- phur enhances its appearance a hum dredfold.
 Don't bother tor prepare the mix ture: you can get this famous old recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients at a small cost, all ready for use. Ii is called Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. This can always be depended upon to bring back the natural color and lustre of your hair.
 Everybody uses "wyeth's" Sage and Sulphur Compound now because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied. You simply dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through the hair. taking one small strand al a time. by morning the gray hair has disappeared. and after another appH- cation it becomes beautifully dark and appears glossy and lustrous.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
EXTRAYAGANT
 BUILDING OF JAPAN
Newspapers Offer Opposition on Grounds of Economic
 Conditions

Tokio. Dec. 1I.--1n ali article dis cussing the many ideal reconstruc- ton plans of Tokio, Nichi Nichi, one of the leading newspapers Of Japan, says it is opposed to the idea of under taking reconstruction on a scale that is manifestly beyond the economic power of the country
 We are opposed to the foreign loan proposition" says the newspaper, be
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
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D. m.--Dinner music by Paul Specht's Alamac Hotel orchestra by direct wire from the Blue Room of the Alamac Hotel.
 D. m.--"7he Financial Side of Your Business" q University or the Air talk.
 H:l5 ?. m.-- Second concert Of the American Orchestral society, under the direction of Chalmers Clifton. by direct wire from the Cooper Union.
 i0:Sa D. m.-Dance program by the Hotel Astor dance orchestra by direct wire from the Grill Room of the Hotel Astor.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
NYEAF
American Telephone and Telegraph
 Co, New York City.

7:So ?. m,--Daily sport talk by Thornton Fisher. Gertrude II. Peter son, contralto; Brooklyn Daily Eagle weekly digest by II. Y. Kaltenboln, associate editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. John A. Spencer, tenor. Col nmbia Graphaphone company's Cali tornia Kamblers." direct from the Columbia Recording Studio Talk by American Surety company Talk m. der the auspices Of the American Mu. scum of Natural History.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
py oTrwetL e,AAs

Hubert Stane serves a term in prison for forgery. He rescues Helen Nardeiy from the river when her life is in danger. They start 10 walk the trail to the camp Of Heiens uncle, mar northern post Of the Hudson Bay Company. They take possession of deserted cabin and at night the cabin is attacked by Indians.
 Helen is abducted and Stanc is left for dead. Benard a trapper finds Stane and revives him. They are Joined in the search for Helen by An derton Of the N. w. NJ. P. Gerald Ainley, in love with Helen, shoots her captors and rescues the girl.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

Didn't know me. Ainleye | dare Say not. I'm not quite the tailors mannikin that l was in the old days at the Varsity. Got mans joh BOW, you see. And that reminds me. I'm here on duty ! happened to be up the Little Moose when that shoot ing took place this morning. There's | Couple Of dead tndiaus up there. and I guess won had something 10 do witn their sudden deaths. shall have to call on you for an explanation you know"
 Ainlry looked at the policeman without fear Hr waved ii hand tu- wards the tiro.
 May as well make ourselves rum- tortablc. It's rather long story have 10 tell Where are sour dogs "''
 Rack in the wood anchored Uu sip back and fetch thcm."
 "No." said StaHr, "I will go back lor th,m.'
 "N"n don't nurl" sh" Nhisrrrcd
 "NiuI'"
 Sb, Na'h,o by hi, th.. u naiI ou hi- artn. rHs~ Vh'Jl }h", were oci in lNr sn.riovs oD the wood tu,, s,opu.d and ntu his arm about b,l he kissed hsr.
 My drar:" br whispered. '1oy d.ar"
 lclon said nothing immediately. hut guNe little sobhing laugh of E adnoss. Then after a moment she nk"d How did yon escapo" How did you flnd me?"
 "lt k too long % story tn frIl you tlr whole Of it just now. I}ut right iu the nick Of timo, when Nas nN. prciing 10 die, the oTuor nf our cabin . Jean Bernard came back. He saved . ny ifc; but as he Rn"N uoihing about |. Hon. the attackers got away with you. i. hlu as soon as Hc h"ari my story hc ! got ready tn pursu,, and having found . out that your kidnappsrs wero making 1 for thn l.itilc Moosr we took q short rnt and waited for ynu w. wrro at l your hnets T hen tbo rifles lrrd from thr shore ."
 "rhan you "rrc with that socond slodEc ."
 "Nos. ] and I'an Brjard.'
 They moved forvard toeetlter. found . ihr iors. and ha,iur rizhted th, sicjro hy which they had hoon an- phorcd, tlfey returned io inc camp. Ainlcy, pipr in haUd apparently quite l cool Was talking
 Having goi tho news. uad, straight Tor ihr rnhiu. and had tho l'-luck to arrive there half an hour top late. pnr of Inc men found d ad inaW. who. from th' description. miSiook for Stauo ihrrn. and Nr also found wounded Indian. "ho. with liitlf persuasion. told us what hr kncw. which vas that a half breed of the name Of Cngmok, iufiamed with love for Miss Nardely. had car- rird her off. designing to make her his squHw ! understand this Chig- niok is what the Indians call 3 had man but perhaps you know him"'
 lic broke off and looked directly at .Andcfton as he spoke. and waited for reply The mounted policeman nodded, and as casually as he could r, piled. 'fes, [ have met him. He iS mo good.
 "Thon. bY all accounts. yoB have met a regular rogue. Anderton But to resume. the Indian told ns that Chigmok had carried off Miss Yardely. nder presslre he told also the place for which the half- breed was making. 3 desolate district little trayeled-- the Lake Of the Little Moose. Know it?"
 Yes was there this morning. Stane and I have just come from i. there"
 "Ah you also followed Chigmok's trail. I supposr. But ! was there first followed q shorter route and was at his camp waiting for him 1 zfs.- '
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-11
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

?. m.--Produce and stock market quotations; news bulletins.
 7;f5 D. m.---A talk on Outdoor life, Jud Landon
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

6;5o p. m.-Boston police reports.
 e;4o D. m.--Code practice. lesson
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

?. m.-Evening program: Weekly business report compiled by Roger W. Babson. 2--Concert by Winchester Laun. dries orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
WILLIAM H. STOCKHAM

In the death of W. H. Stockham Birmingham loses another of her builders. Not only did his fore sight and administrative bilitv contribute generously to the in- dustrial expansion of the city and district; but he was an active and helpful factor in the community's civic advancement and humanitarian welfare. His was of the type that builds, maintains and envisions. His constructive genius was not confined to the industrial field. While success tut In that sphere, he was equally, or even more, successful in his efforts to raise the plane of citizenship through his labors for better social and moral conditions. MT. Stockham was a man ot affairs, whether in their application to and influence upon material things, or as regards the higher things of life which. make for broader and more pro- ductive civic progress. He was nota- ply active in education and religious work, and many worthy institutions were beneficiaries of his generosity in counsel and personal service, as well as in purse. His example is worthy of emulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
BUDGET HAS COME TO STAY

Ever since the announcement that there will probably be a substantial surplus in the federal treasury as re- suit of governmental economies and larger receipts than had been esti- mated, bureaucrats and members of congress have been sInacking their lips, and there have been many re- ports that they are making prepara- tions for an assault on the budget system with a view to getting rid of it. They are doomed to disappoint- ment. Public sentiment will obstruct their efforts in this direction. Sena- tor Couzens of Michigan, referring to reported forthcoming attacks of pie counter patriots on the budget at the next session of congress, said: q want to say that if such movement ;s undertaken, every representative in congress who participates in it's should be relegated to private life by his con- stituents." The probability is that many of them would be.
 John J. Mitchell, an eminent banker, commenting on Senator Couzens' warning, declared that 'the gentle men responsible for such scheme must be planning to commit political suicide" and he added: Half the countries of Europe are in deep finan- cial water because they cannot balance their budgets. We have balanced ours, and are enjoying prosperity as re- suit. If the budget system is abol- ished, there will be an immediate and tremendous rise in governmental ex- penditures. In short time this will almost certainly be followed by rise in taxes, in various forms"
 The budget system, urged by Mr. McAdoo and inngurated under Presi- dent Harding, has proved to be of immense practical value. It was in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17

no small part responsible for the ac- emulation of treasury surplus dur ing a period of heavy federal obliga- tions. While there are some depart mental officials who resent the budget because it puts curb on their reck- less expenditures, and while there are pork-barrel and pie-counter congress men who do not like the budget be- cause it interferes with the flow of payroll gravy for their political friends and henchmen, the country is for the budget system because it helps the taxpayer in his fight against govern mental extravaganza. That is the req son the budget has come to stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
LLOYD GEORGE IS VEHEMENT

David Lloyd George is a master of epithet. The more strongly he feels, the more vivid his epithets. Evidently he feels very strongly indeed about the way British affairs have been run since his retirement from leadership. In debate Thursday in the house of commons Lloyd George denounced the government policies as ''ill-considered, precipitate, foolish, insulting, reck- less and indelibly harmful throughout the world" If there was any other adjective that occurred to him in the connection, doubtless the ex-premier discarded it as being either unfit for polite use or else too weak to do the subject justice.
 There is no doubt that the British have blundered in several recent crises. To use their own expression, they have been "muddling through, ,' although non-British are apt to give an uncomplimentary interpretation to the word muddling. Even if their ultimate purpose is to revive their own foreign trade, it seems that the British diplomacy has deferred rather than promoted that purpose. Any sort of compromise with Germany or any other nation with respect to a formal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
GALLI.cuRcI SPEAKS HER MINE

The famous diva, Galli-Curci, prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera Company, is extremely vexed with the management under which she oper- ates. Indeed, she has gone so far as to declare that she will not appear with the company next season. Doubt less she means it. According to re- ports, the opera management has scheduled her to make her opening appearance in "Lakme," whereas Galli-Curci had already expressed a decided preference for her favorite role in "Dinorah." Now the sweet singer says that no matter if the man agement accedes to her wishes regard ing the opening opera, yet will she still harden her heart against them, for th@y have acted in q manner of which <sh9 is deeply resentful. There is some thing about it all which she does not have it in her heart to forgive.
 As is we'll known, many leading ladies suffer acutely from tempera- ment Perhaps at times they are jus tified in their piques. At others, it may be that they have not given suf- ficient consideration to those busi- ness factors without which the exhibi- tion will not be financially successful and for want of which the public is deprived of entertainment and the star of fame and a livelihood. It is not known whether these factors enter into the dispute between Galli-Curci and her management, if the aggrega- tion of gentlemen concerned can, un- der the circumstances, properly oe termed management"
 There's one feature, however, that not even the famous soprano should overlook, and that is the public who admire her and whose disappointment at her failure to appear would be both acute and unmerited. Unless she has been insulted beyond any excuse for forgiveness, undoubtedly the diva owes her public a pronounced measure of consideration. But, as mentioned above, leading ladies are tempera- mental, and with that mood there is no successful arguing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
PASSING OF THE BIG
 CATTLE RANCHES
Houston Post)

The great cattle ranches for which Texas has long been Ia nous are gradually passing, ana the cowman of the range IS glNlnS place to the farmer, growing col ton. wheat, corn, and raising stock as an incidental enterprise. The latest notable encroachment of the farmer upon the range IS coming in Motley, Cottle and Dickens counties, where a ranch of some 500,000 acres, one of the few great remaining ranches Of the state, is to be cut up ana sola to farm settlers. It is said the land involved in the deal will pro- duce 100000 bales of cotton. The transformation of the West from 1 aFIand of cattle ranges to a land of farms may be traced to nu- merous causes. First, of course, Is the discovery that under the proper management agriculture will flourish in what was former ly known as the dry belt. Some of the West Texas counties are now producing cotton almost as sue cessfully as the big black land counties. The cotton belt has been extended into the West to de- gree not dreamed of few years ago.
 Northwest Texas, in particular, has made a success of wheat growing. This has brought many settlers. Once the advantages of the newer Western country were known, farm Immigration to the ct mt and judicious advertising by West Texas interests, something that some other sections of the state could emulate to their profit, has been no mean factor in putting West Texas on the map. With the establishment of the farms the towns have grown and become prosperous.
 The relatively unprofitable re- turns from the cattle business as conducted in the old way has like wise contributed to the cutting up of the ranches, and the yielding to the pressure of the incoming farmers. The day is probably not far distant when the cattle indus try in Texas must undergo a radi- cal change in character.
 Cattle produced on the ranges without shelter, and without suf- ficient food at times. can not com pete in the markets with the blooded stock that is fed and housed and we'll taken care of by farmers in other states who feed their corn crops to their cattle, and market their corn in the form of meat. Texas, of course, has much first-class stock, and some of the ranches are producing stock to equal that found in any of the states. but the old range COW is rapidly becoming obsolete, and ranch land can be put to more profitable purposes than for graz ing herds of animated hides and bones, many of which are shipped out for fattening in other states. The changes going on in the West will profoundly affect the cattle business in Texas, probably re- ducing the number of cattle pro- duced in the state. But the indus- try is not likely to suffer in the r long run. Better cattle will be produced under new conditions, and the industry will be less haz- ardous, financially, than it has been for number of years. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
SOME MORE ABOUT A SENSE OF HUMOR
 Nv Thomas L. Massou

One of the evidences of the pos session of a sense of humor is that 1t Is closely allied with a sence of tragedy. At one time Fatty >Arbuckle was joke. In one night he was turned into tragedy. Charlie Chaplin, whom I consider the greatest comedian on the stage, has revealed this kinship of comedy with tragedy in two of his rlays. One is The Kid" in which he appears himself, and the other Is "A Woman of Paris" in which he does not ap- pear, but which he created. One is supreme comedy, the other su- preme tragedy. He is a great comedian, because he is a great tragedian. This does not always follow. Sarah Bernhardt was a great tragedian, but not a come- dian. Are there any women come- ; dians? dunno. Ask the man who thinks he owns one.
 During the war a neighbor of mine was terrified by the thought of bombs, and was constantly talk ing about it. One of my small boys went to drug store, bought a sulphur candle such as they use ito .fumigate, put it in a paste board box, lighted it and left it on her back step. When the odor penetrated, she called up the po- lice. They captured the bomb, traced it to the store, found my kid was the culprit, and the neigh Dor had him arrested. At the time this happened nobody laughed. not even the boy, who was, I hope, properly disciplined. Not few days after the affair had died down 1t was considered merely joke, and to this day is referred to as joke. Query: Did anybody at the time have a sense Of humor, except possibly the kid.
 In my experience the best story which Illustrates both the pres ence and the absence of a sense of humor is the story of the man and the woman on the street car. The man had done something that the woman-a stranger didn't like, and turning to him. she missed: If I was married to a brute like you I'd give him poi son."
 And I'd take it." replied -the man. Query: In this case, who had the sense of humor? I refuse to be incriminated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-17
G1BUY A BRICK"

The social obligation is never end ing. As men grow more clvlllzed' the more keenly do they feel their respon- abilities towards their fellow men, The spirit of charity was never more manifest in the whole history of the world than it is today. Suffering and hunger at once bring proffers of food, of clothing, of medicine and of shelter, no matter whether that suffering IS at home or in the most distant lands. Indeed, there are times when we are more stirred by appeals from afar than by the necessity that lies at our doorstep. Yet, now as ever, true charity begins at home, whence 1t ex- bands in overwhelming circles.
 The nose effective sort of help IS that which puts others in a position GO belp themselves. The true birth1fght of the American citizen is independ- ence, personal, political and economic. It is better to assist the deserving to a plane on which they will be self supporting than to give long and futilely. Therefore, the opportunity to afford headquarters for the pur- pose of helping the under-privileged youth to get foothold in life should have particularly strong appeal to public generosity. Under the slogan ''Buy a Brick" there is campaign today in Birmingham for contributions to the proposed building for the Boys Club of Birmingham. Money given to this cause is an investment in solid and substantial citizenship. It will afford returns of the most tangible and valuable sort-good citizens. In it's final analysis, it is not charity, but a debt which mankind owes to man.