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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
LLOYD GEGEuE M

LONDON, Dec, 24.-Formcr Primo
Minister David Lloyd George. who
was taken ~ with cold several
days ago. somewhat 10 tho alarm OF
his friends. had sufficiently recov.
cred today to proceed TO Criccleth. his
Welsh home. where no will spend
Christmas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
Believe Haney to
Win Nomination

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-sena,
tors McNary aud stnnfield of ore.
gon, after n call on the pesrident to.
day. left the White House apparently
satisfied that the nomination of Bert
G. Haney. Oregon. for the shipping
board. would be returned to the sen.
ate.
Inc name Of Haney and Fredeicls
/. Thompson Of Alabama were with.
drawn from tho senate by tho prcsi.
dent after the senate commerce com.
mittee reported unfayorably on the
nomination of Farley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
BY JACK HomENBERG

Down In Chinatown they are pre-
pairing for an elaborate Christmas
celebration. which win outshinc
those which win be held In tho gray
mansions on Queen Anne hill, Capt.
toll hill, Lanrclhurst and the High.
lands.
Down there. whore the Orient and
the Occidest rub shoulders for q
brief instant. stores and houses arc
taking on that gala air which dis
tinguished holiday from tho other
1854 days in the year. In tho win
dogs OF ono store. toys and deeora.
tons nestle az the foot OF a gigan.
tic Christmas tree. whose very pres.
ence spells holiday in capital letters.
Tho little man washing tho windows
was vociferous in volcing his opin.
ion OF tho holiday.
"'E5. 'es; We Observe Clisimas
here. Biziness7 Ah. she Is getting
very good. because Of the holiday
season. rs. These windows arc
the best decorated In these part OF
the citcc. I think 80. 'es."
Tho little man went on washing
his window. not paying oven tho
slightest attention 10 the rest Of the
questions which fired at him. lilo
had spoken. That was enough.
I stopped in front OF the theater
whose very name was obiiteratcd by
the pIastered Autographs which ad.
vcrtiscd the feature attraction. Doug
ias Fairbanks. in robin Hood"
EVEN JAP CHILDREN
BELIEVE IN ST. NICK
Seven little Japanese boys had
stopped for moment In their play
and werc gazing wide-cyed nj the
pictures. a softly.spoken warning
from one OF tho group evidently In.
formed the rest OF my presence.
"A.a that's nice rope you have
there" / said. The little man 10
whom addressed the comment grin
ned for an instant and then shut his
mouth with a snap.
do you believe in Santa Claus7''
continued.
'E.s-'es" The whole group nod.
ded their heads vigorously. One little
chap. with a closely shaver scalp.
slapped his head with his hand. The
others looked at him curiously He
walked away and they followed, like
so many sheep. without another word
10 me. Tho little Chinaman who had
been plastering up even more lltho.
graphs. took up his hammer and
nails IN n hurry and disappeared into
the inside OF his theater. until had
gone.
Attic they do not decorate the
streets as they do ON Chinese New
Years. a great majority Of the Chi.
ncse believe IN Christmas. and oh.
serve Il with all SIS qualifications. a
grocery store. with a brightly lighted
Christmas trec In the window. in.
formed all passersby Of the Christ.
mas specials, and invited them 10
enter and sec for themselves. 4
squad Of tailors-"The boss. he out"
Informed me that they were going
to have a very good time on Christ
max.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
Former Convict Is
Now Free at Home

DENVER, Dec. 2i.--John Keller.
escaped convict, who was betrayed
by his wife into tho hands OF the
police after 10 years freedom. has
been given his pardon and IS now
at home, a free man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
Shooting Cop TO
Face Trial Soon

samuel II. Short. former Seattle
patrolman. who accidentally shot
Isaac Hamburger on Pine St. near
Fifth ave, october II. inflicting a
mortal wound, win be tried for man.
slaughter January 90. Short was
dismissed from the police force after
the shooting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
"Red Mike" Gone;
Little Girl Cries

Christmas promises to be doleful
day for Alvah, small daughter OF
Nine. Carson, of the Carson Hair
dressing college. SO7 Yale building.
unless someone locates her boon com.
panlon. Mike" a red Irish terrier,
3 years old, Monday or Tuesday.
Mike" disappeared a week ago when
the family stopped at Third and
Madison. He jumped from the auto
mobile and failed to return to the
car. Hence Alvah's tears and en-.
treaties to the police to find her ca-
nine friend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
Orient FOrgets It's
Age-Old Religions
in Christmas Plans

that no WAS going to a mighty fine
dance tonight,
Chinatown will DO alive with OK
cltcment Monday night. Chinatown
win be waiting expeetantiy for tbs
great day 10 dawn. Down there
whcro the white man and tho blacl,
man mlnsie with tho Celestial look.
ing cynieaily on. they aro going 10
celebrate Christian Christmas and
Christian New Year. just rs their
Caucasian brothers and sisters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
sNniY TN NEM hnRk

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.--New York
cheered TO the possibility OF white
Christmas" today. rs tho city arose
a few scattering flakes wero falling.
tho sky was overcast and brisk
wind was blowing.
Weather wisoacres thought the
snowfall might increase during the
day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
Poincare Meets
Germany's Envoy

PARIS, Dec. s4.-Premler Pom
care has agreed 10 receive Herr Won
Hoesch, German charge d'affaires,
at p. m. today, TO renew prelIm-
mary negotiations regarding the
situation in the Ruhr and Rhine
land. Won Hoesch is thought to be
made German minister to Francs
with Poincare's approval
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24

tho forest tied alongside or peep.
ing out from the tonneau.
The trees were green and
bright and springy and seemed to
sparkle in anticipation OF tho
good times that were coming and
tho beautiful trlnkets that were
20 be theirs.
saw spectcr behind every
one AN ash heap in an alley, per
haps q bonfire. faded brown
tree that radiatcd ilfclessness. a
hemp OF shrivoicd pine needles in
dustpan.
Merry Christmas 10 you all.
BLACKIE BEAR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
THEY'LL HAVE \ GOOD
TIME, SAYS THE cor

4 rotund Irish policeman, strolllng
across the junction Of Maynard and
King was Of opinion that the heath
eng were gonna have just az good n
time as my own Mickey md Dorn."
q japanese boy with sidcburns which
tied themselves in % knot around his
chin stopped in his decorating Of am
other long enough 10 say that he
didn't believe in Santa Claus, and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
BEGGAR
STARTS ON PAGE 1

brother: BONANZA ahead
a nickel, Only n nickel. after oil
that spiel about the wifo and baby
NJ home and nothln' feat for two
days.
Here's n nlckcd rr you. bud" he
says. "why'nt you cit y'rseif Job
o. work somewhorcs7"
Hclghol over tho other sIdo OF
town tho reporter will HE himself.
ITS tho poor that helps the poor. +"
they soy. Tho ucwspaperman win
sec.
Down around the Colman dock
folks with sultcases nro hurrying
along TO boats. hurrylng away from
boats, and the buns spiel goes un.
rewarded. Too much trouble TO put
down n suitcase and dig UP dime.
And here comes n dock policeman.
pounding steadily along like n pile
driver In the buns direction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREES
LIVE BUT A DAY;
THEN THE ASH CAN

There's a good sized forest with.
In tire city OF Seattle today.
/ know. because / Jaw part OF
II coming in from tho country
Yesterday, part Of il already acat,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24

tered thru the
residence dis
trlets and more
OF Il bristling
from vacan t
lots down town.
Christmas
trees? Right.
Every other
machine com
ing In to tho
city sunday
had n baby OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
LIE GmL nEsERvEs hare .

gifts 10 all the American Indian
boyB and girls on the reservations AT
Tulalip and Tacol8. Wosb There
were $50 riffs. each individually
wrapped Tor distribution at their
chrl1tmas treG
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24
BOY Thief SHOT
BY POLICEMAN
Surprised, With Pal, While
Lootlng Downtown Store

Captured In the act OF looting
Druxman's Cigar Store. 1855
Fifth ave. early Monday morn
ing. two boys. Earl Roberts and
Alfred Roys, both II. were held
in the city Jail Monday. Roberts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-24

This Il the 18th OF series OF
stories In Tho Star about Seattle
women who have made good" In
the business and professional
world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Vignolos returned. There was a light of satisfaction on his thin, dark face.
 ''The m. e.-our managing editor-says Selden case until it's conclusion" he an- nounced. T will get my goodnight in a moment, after which we can go to your hotel and plan our campaign
 Ten minutes Ger the reporter and Bris- tow emerged frOh the Tribune office and made their way down Sixth street to a hotel recommended by Vignolos
 The lawyer was profoundly interested in Vignolos' explanation of how he had ob- tained entree to the Crimson Circle. By careful sleuthing he had established the con- nection with the mystic. order of one of it's members, who resembled him in build. This man, through the cooperation of Sergeant McCafferty, he had succeeded in having secretly arrested and placed incommunicado in the city jail. Afterward he had succeeded in obtaining the password and the necessary credentials to the inner circle of the order, his knowledge of Italian, his native tongue, standing him in good stead. His purpose had been to get the entire band in the tolls of the law and secure an exclusive story for his paper. He had succeeded beyond his most sanguine hopes up to the time of the raid The capture of the Circlemen was all that was needed to crown his ambition with realization, and the failure of the police had been a crushing blow to him.
 Have you even remote idea regarding the identity of the leader If the Circle?"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
(Westinghouse-Springfi,
Saturday

saturday 7:30 p. m.-Bedtime story. 7:45 p. m.-Proper Antenna for Tuning by F. Conrad, Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co.
 s p. m.-T. V. Cory, character monologue and stories. s:30 p. m.-Program by Kathryn Carr's stringed quintet.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
MDSIcAL CLUB BRLNCSAANY FAMOUS
 ARTISTS TO MUSIC LOVERS M CITY

attitude Of the listener should be, not that of the critic listening to artists Of the opera or concert stage. but oi the student listening 10 students.
 The club is divided into four classes of membership. The active members or which there are about soi the as- soeiate members of which there are about 200. the student and sustaining members. The active members have charge Of the activities of the club and perform in local musieales. The associate members attend the meet ings and receive the beneft of the re. eitals,
 There are few sustaining members and they are MT. and Mrs. W. c, Hungerford. Mrs. Frank l.. Hunger. ford. Mir, and Mrs. Arthur q. Kim ball. Mir. and Mrs. c. l.. Pierce. Mr. and Mrs, Philip n. Stanley. Misses Mary and Frances Whittlesey. Mir. and Mrs. N. F. Cooley.
 Theron Hart is still president Of the organization. Frederick W. Lat ham is yiee-president; Gertrude Hine, recording secretary: Philip shailer.l secretary: Laura Far rell. treasurer; Ruth sehade. librar- ian and critic. Harold siolander is chairman Of the program committee. Mrs. Emile Andzulatis is chairman Of Inc arrangements committee and Mrs,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20

burgh. 2,2; St. Louis. Is: San Fran cisco. 2.9. and Savannah. 5.T.
 There was an increase of per cent in the retail cost or food to the aver age family as compared with Novem- Der.
 Decreases in food prices last month as reported included pork chops. II per cent. oranges. b: raisins, |. round steak and ham. per cent.
 Articles which increased in price during the month. included butter 10 per cent. cabbabe 6 per cent. onions 5, cheese. eggs. eornmeal and navy beans 3, fresh milk, evaporated milk. oleomargarine, flour and granulated sugar 2, and marcaroni. coffee and bananas 1 per cent.
 The expenditure decreased in eight cities ranging from per cent in Bos- ton down to less than 5-10th of one per cent in Buffalo. Indianapolis, New Haven and Providence.S
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
1T MEN FLOGGED
Harrison "Citizens' Committee" Pun isbes Ofenders-Many Men Quit Union, Others Prefer to Leave Town

Harrison. Ark, Jan. 20.-One of the "citizens' committees which has been operating in this section during the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad strike disorders was unoffi- cially reported today to have been severely whipped IF men last night at Heber Springs.
 A member of the committee" re- ported that 26 men questioned by the "commiitee" preferred to renounce
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
PROMINENT MAN IN
 MEXICAN POLITICS
UP. Laurens at Age of 28 Is Head
 of Powerful Party

Mexico cNy. Jan, ao,-At as years of age Jorge Prieto I.aurens fiads himself one of the most influential men in politics in Mekieo-aeknowl- edged leader of the dominant Cooper iiista party, twice member of the Chamber of Deputies. and few weeks ago elected to the city council Of Mexico City with all indications pointing 10 his selection as its next ayor A brilliant orator with a wonderful gift for popular appeal, which aids him in reaching the lower classes with the rather radical doe- tTines he advocates, Laufens. ai- though cordially hated by some and violently attacked in several sections of the presa.is easily one Of the most prominent figures in public life here today,
 His History.
 Laurens was born in canitos. state of San Luis Potosi. lie studied law. was admitted to the bar when scaree- ly 2i years old. and al 26 he began serving his first term in the lower house Of the federal congress, At the time Of his election he was only few days beyond the minimum age limit set by the constitution for congress- men. He early allied himself with the liberal branch Of the lower house. and was big factor in the develops ment of the Cooperitista party which two years ago wrested control of the lower house from the Partido Liberal constitutionalists and has since domi- mated all legislation in that branch. He was reelected to the Chamber last 
 "GOiden Tongued Boy"
 Laurens is known among his friends as the .golden-tongued boy from San Luis" and his numerous speeches in the chamber are appeal- ing oratorieal efforts. He is also a lighter and is not averse to showing ! ready pistol if political adversary becomes too vehement in his denun- ciations from the tribunal. He has been challenged to duels. has accept I'd a few but never has he been hurt.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
lHOICESM THE AIR
KDKA
kUkA tWestihsheuse-East Pittsburgh saturday, Jan. s8. 1928

| hbhh
 tWestiRshouse-East PittshuTghl
 saturday, Jan, %. 1928
 p, m,-Aews "Under the Eve, ming lamp" copyrighted stories from Youths Companion,
 Iise D. m'-Redlime story for the children,
 P, m,-'TFansmission" by D. 0. Little, Westinghouse NEIee, and Mfg, Co.
 s'sa ?, m,-coReeTt by Anna Davis shoFthouse. sopranoi c, A, Davis, tenor; A. G. Popeke. piano, and ls, NJ, Musearo. yiolini Alice c, King, as- eompanist,
 sunday, Jan. ei. issa
 ioiib a, m,-seryiees Of Emory Methodist Episcopal church, Pitts burgh. Rev. W. wofford T, Duncan. minister.
 iit5 ?. m.-children's bible story by Rev. W, A, Logan. pastor: Alpht. Lutheran church. Turtle .sreek, Pa.
 ?. m.-Annual Memorial services of the Pittsburgh Firemen. from Davis theater. Pittsburgh.
 s'so ?. m.-organ reeiai from cal- vary Episcopal church. Pittsburgh. by J. II. Weisel.
 4tb p. vesper services of shadyside Presbyterian church. Pitts burgh, Rev. Hugh Thompson Kerr. minister.
 7;3o ?. m.-Serviees of the Calvary Episcopal church. Pittsburgh. Rev. F. J. Van Etten. rector.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
LESSEN GERMANY'S
 INDUSTRIAL HEART
Description of Territory Recently
 Occupied by the French

Washington. Jan. 2o.-Essen, whose name is known around the world because of it's association with the Krupps and the building of the old Germany's great engines of war, and to which the French marched be- cause reparation payments were not made, is the subject of the following communication to the National Geo. graphic society by Frederick Sim pich:
 "'Boom' towns of mushroom growth are not peculiar to America, as the startling rise of Essen plainly proves. Though founded away back in the ninth century, it slumbered along for hundreds of years, an ob- scure, unimportant hamlet. Even as late as as 1850 it had hardly more than 10000 people. Then the Krupp boom-the rise of the greatest ma chine shop the world has ever seen struck 1t, and today the city houses half a million.
 Throbs With Industry.
 Set in the heart of the coal fields, crowded with endless industrial plants whose tall chimneys belch eternal smoke and fumes, the great workshop fairly throbs with power and energy. The roar and rattle of ceaseless wheels and the din of giant hammers pounding on metal seem to keep the whole town atremble.
 Here every form of iron and steel article is made, from boys skates to giant marine engine shafts. Curious ly enough, even some of the smoke. or fumes from the smokestacks, is caught and converted into gas that furnishes more power to run the mills.
 And to the s0,o00 or more men on his pay roll. the name of Krupp is above that of kings. And indeed no industrial enterprise anywhere has ever shown a more astonishing devel- opment, reflected more dramatically the result of human concentration, or
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
WIZ
tWestinghouse-Newark).

tWestinghouse-New
 Saturday
 ?. m.-Incle Wiggily stories b, Howard R. Garis. author.
 s:3o ?, m.-"Fashions" by an edi. tor of Haper's Bazaar.
 s:i5 p. m.--concert by Singer Mfg. Co. orchestra of Elizabeth, N. J. 9 D. m.-"How to Get Fat" by Will liam Johnston.
 1o:oS p. m.--"Current Topics" by Institute for Public Service. Sunday 10:30 a. m.-Musicai program. II a. m.-Morning services at St. Thomas church. New York city. Ser mon by Rev. Ernest II. stires, D. b. rector. 3 p. m.---City Symphony orchestra direct from the Century theater. 4:S0 ?. m.-Something for Every body, copyrighted stories from the Youths Companion.
 6:30 D. m.-Readings and records from the Bubble Books that Sing. p. m.-Musical stories by Mary Plowden Herman, lecturer for the New York city board of education 7:30 p. m.-Everglades of Florida by Charles Baker, Mehegan Lake, N. J.
 7:45 p. m.-Estey Organ recital from Estey Auditorium, New York city.
 S;45 p. m.--Concert by R. B. King man, cellist for the New York Phil harmonic Stringed quartet.
 WBZ
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
Organization, 0utgrowth of World War, Conceived by Theron Hart After Plan of That in Kansas City.

Through the efforts of the Nes Britain Musical club. residents of thil city have had the opportunity ol hearing a few of the worlds greatest artists without having the trouble ol going to Hartford, Until the spring Of 1890 New Britain people found il necessary. as they do now if they want 10 see a good legitimate show. to travel to Hartford to bear concert singers. instrumentalists and opera stars.
 This condition no longer exists. however. due to the strenuous work of q few individuals who were instru- mental in the formation Of the New Britain Musical Club which has brought to this city such stars as Pablo casais. Harold Bauer. Martini elli. Samuel Gardner. Caroline Lazzari. Rafaelo Diax and Rosa Ponselle.
 Outgr0wth Of War.
 Literally speakingr the club has grown over night and is an outgrowth of the late World War. Theron W. Hart. now president of the organiza- tion. who was stationed at Fort Leav- enworth. Kansas. with the signal corps. during the war. became inter- ested in n musical club in that city and when he returned to New Britain made mention of 1t to his several friends.
 Early in the fall Of 1919 a mass meeting was held at the Y. M. c. A. for all those interested in music Plans were made for another meeting at which the organization was started on the plans of the Leavenworth club. There were 25 charter members.
 Theron Hart was named as presi- dent; Frederick Latham, vice-presi- dent: Gertrude Hine. recording secre- tary; Frances Parker. corresponding secretary: Laura Farrell. treasurer: Harry Schauffler. librarian and critic.
 Meetings for the first season were held at the Elks' club on Washing 1, ton street. This place, however, did | not prove satisfactory to the mem- l bers and permission was secured to | use the Grammar school auditorium | for the gatherings. Later, however. the Camp school hall was secured but | because the attendance at the public | recitals has become so large it has been necessary to secure Fox's the- ater for these gatherings.
 Local musicales are held in the Camp school auditorium every third Monday evening of the month at 8 o'clock. Artists recitals and public are staged at Fox's theaters.
 The object of the club is to ad- vance the interest and promote the culture of musical art in New Britain. In the presentation of local musicales the club endeavors to further its ob- ject, namely the promotion of culture In, musical art, by making the pro- grams educational in character. The active members are local students of musical art who aim to present the works of eminent composers which { should be known to the serious music { over, in an artistic manner. The programs are first educational and, secondly, entertaining. II
 No Critical Attitude. In keeping with this purpose. the ]
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20
LIVING COSTS IN 31 OF
 AMERICAN CITIES DROPS
Survey for Past Year Shows Decline in
 Many Articles of StapIt

Washington. Jan. -20.-The cost of living in S1 cities fh which surveys were made decreased in the 12 months period ending in December according to a report today by the department of labor.
 Among the cities showing decreases for the 12 months period were:
 Boston, 3 per cent; Chicago, 2.5; Cleveland. S.4; Detroit. "A; Los An geles. II; New Orleans, 3.3; New York. 2.S; Philadelphia, 2.1; Pitts
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20

Stuart Upson is chairman of the membership committee. The annual examination of appli- cants for active membership is held on April 16 of each year. The annual banquet of the club and the business meeting of active members is held on May 14.
 Great Pianist Coming
 The club will present Sergei Rach- maninoff, pianist, in a recital at Fox's theater on Wednesday evening, March ', at 8:15 o'clock.
 The club has purchased a grand piano and has started a music library. An effort will be made next year to organize a club orchestra, which is expected will be the first one of its kind ever in New Britain.
 Because of the huge success of the local club organizations have been founded on the same principles at Meriden and Torrington.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-20

their union affiliation and remain while 10 others elected to retain their union connections and leave town.
 The grand jury, which returned IS indictments yesterday in connection with recent bridge burnings and oth- Ter depredations along the Missouri and North Arkansas. will rcconyene January 20 to continue the inyestiga- ton of the, tying up Of the railroad at several points as well as the lynch ing near here last Tuesday Of D. C. Gregor striking shopman. None of the men indicted Is in custody. Judge shinn said, adding that they had left Harrison before the invasion Monday of armed men who came here with the announced intention of stopping the alleged depredations.