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The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

denied 1t. OF the seven places at the
table one was vacant. that belonging
to vesta Blaine.
Miss Blaine" continued Miss Cum
mings a little wistfully. always has
such a delightful time at holidays. She
has so many pleasant acQuaintances
And Of course" she hesitated to give
emphasis to what was coming, "she Is
getting a good deal Of attention from
that young man."
No one had any comments to make.
But a serious-faced man at the other
end Of the table seemed to be very
grave indeed; he bent concentrated
regard upon his plate, as though the
contents might yield some secret which
he hunted.
"A real Christmas Eve!" chanted
vesta Blaine Her eyes were Ike stars
her cheeks bright with color; she
looked like a flower set down In veg
etable garden. The other boarders
were bit older, bit more tired. bit
disillusioned: they drank their sun
shine from the exuberant girl, and won
dered how she could come home at
night still bubbling with high spirits
and fun.
"It's snowingw continued Vesta,
darting a smile at the sober man, who
apparently was not aware of his good
fortune. for he never looked up. THAT
soft sift Of feathers that comes down
like like"-she hunted for an
adequate simile-"like prayers of the
angels! Only prayers are supposed to
go up, aren't theyw she laughed at
her own conceit. 'The trees are like
dreams behind white wells, and the
street lamps are orange moons! love
It. Do pass me the butter. somebody
Tn hungry enough to eat shredded
hairpins!p
Everybody did their best to make
vesta comfortable. even the scrap of q
maid who waited on the table. Miss
Blaine offered her pepper and salt
twice, and the landlady asked IL she
preferred her roast beef well or me
dium done.
"rm going to n party tonight" an
nounced Vesta after few mouthfuls
to fortify her wants, ''the very best
party ever perpetrated."
Miss Billings smiled her interest ant
asked where.
"Oh, not very far from here; and
she paused, looking around the tabl,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Beauty of the Snow
at the Yule Season


1~1 HE beauty Of snow Is not on
wide, glaring expanses, on
level, unbroken plains. The eye
M&H could not endure, nor the heart
accept. the binding monotony
OF such conditions.
The beauty Of snow lies In contrast.
Who has not seen long. blush shadows
creep over II at sunset? Or marked
with delight. the thin pencilings OF
bare branches shifting over its surface
by moonlight? Snow requires changes,
Interruptions, so to speak, to bring out
Its character. The ruggedness Of hills
makes the valleys yet more peaceful.
The stark. rough "glory of the trees
lends decision to landscape; the thin
nest wind-whipped edges weave pat
terms Of indescribable frailty on the
pages Of the snow.
So 1t Is with Christmas. We could
hardly live up to Christmas every day
In the year. The whole meaning
would become worn and threadbare
through constant association. When
1t does come, 1t should stand out by
contrast. In great and shining beauty.
The worries, fruits, failures and dis
appointments of the months just gone
should lend the proper "shadowing,"
so that the purity Of the day stands
out in white distinction.
And If the heart must ache little,
as all hearts do. no matter how great
the happiness, let the pain be the
pencilings of branches on the match
less page of Christmas, giving it added
beauty and character.-Martha B.
Thomas.
20. 1928 Western Newspaper Union.)
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

with curious glance-"you're all In
vitedl That's why it's the best party
because It's got the incest folks com
Ing to It'll"
What a hubbub there was then I
Everybody asked FIVE questions at once
and none found out the answer. Miss
Billings quivered with excitement.
Mrs. Cummings waved the carving
knife and nearly took OF a slice from
the sober mans nose. Finally. vesta
stood up, commanded silence. tapped
importantly on the table with a silver
spoon. and began:
Ladies' and gentlemen. you are ear
nestly requested. cordially invited and
definitely ordered to clothe yourself
In radiant .raiment after dinner. and
then wait for me in the han. No one
shall be allowed to say no. Penalty
for disobedience II 10 horrible can't
even mention Ill"
And ready they were a. soon as theg
could jump into their best and az.
semble In the hall The sober man
was the last to appear. He looked a
though he did not dare stay away
That's the best that could be said
about him. But the rest were laughing
and talking in happy expectation.
vesta Blaine went to the front door
opened II. made strange signs with hes
hands, and In there tramped a big
blusfering giant Of . fellow dressed
IKE Santa Claus. He had Z nobby
pack on his back. and appeared to
have every intention Of unloading n
AZ Mn. cummines' boarding house.
~This way mid vesta and led him
Into the parl6e. The rese followed.
~yoe msreys saissI's e&eielu6a NJ
SlnmR y : y, 80. B. : !. :.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Magic of Christmas
Sweeps Entire World

"HE magic of Christmas lies
III G over the world today, changing
- the dreary commonplace events
EES& of yesterday into things of
wonder and delight and filling
the earth with happiness and Joy and
cheer. It permeates the whole earth
from end to end and mankind In every
land and In every cline responds to
It in the fullest measure. For into
our hearts ut this time there comes
a beautiful something that raises us
above ourselves and brings us to
greater heights then we ever reach Mt
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
UNDER THE OUTSIDE.

n RAss keeps green under the
VB snow. Delicate blossoms
hide away in ugly seeds.
Who can believe the twisted ap-
ple-tree will be lost In surf of
pink petals in the spring?
There must be many warm
and true heart cased in frosty
exterior.
II we believed more in the
covered, and less in the cover
ing, we should make Christmas
a day truly bright with peace and
good will.-Martha b. Thomas.
20. 1929. Western Newspaper Union. }
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Why A,e Sober
Man Did Smile
3, MARTHA 3. THOMAS

KIT WAS Christ
W mas Eve at
~ Mrs. G u M
mings' board
Ing house. In
the interval be-
tween two string
beans, Miss Bill
lings observed to
the rest Of the din
ers that 1t was nice
to have friends at
this season. No one
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Bringing in the Yule
Log for a Merry Feast

~lNE of The most delightful of the
IL Christmas ceremonies was bring
ing In the Yule-log. According
ElGQ to an English writer, this was
a massive piece of wood, fire.
quently the rugged and grotesquely
marked root of tree. 1t was drawn
through the forest with shouting and
laughter, while each wayfarer rever-
emily saluted 1t. since he knew II to
be full of good promises and that in
It's flames would be burnt out old
wrongs and heart-burnings. AS 1t
came into the great hall, the living.
room Of the old castle. each member
of the family sat upon or saluted 1t
In turn, and sang Yule-song, after
which all drank to Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year. A favorlte
Yule-song began with:
Welcome he ye that are here.
Welcome all. and make good cheer.
Welcome sll another year.
Welcome Yule.
IF. Fl. Sweet.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

Boarding House
Christmas Party
Had a Very '
Happy Ending
for Two
What He Asked
and HerAnswer
Should Be az,
Easy Guess
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
WANT MORE RELIGION IN
 UNITED STATES ARMY
Recommendation Made That Cham lain Corps Be Sufficiently Large
 to Help Soldiers

Washington, June 12.--A specific
 recommendation that legislation be sought to fix the numerical strength of the chaplain corps of the army at such point that "every soldier of the army wherever stationed shall have full opportunity 10 receive per sonal counsel, guidance and services of chaplain" was included in the report Of the conference on religious and moral training for soldiers called by Secretary Weeks last week Promi- nent churchmen and welfare workers composed the conference and it's recpmmendations were submitted to- day at the war department.
 The conference also urged that officers of the chaplain corps be given rank up to and including that of colonel in line with the practices in other -combatant branches of the army and that the grade of chief of chaplains be in accordance with the heads of the other departments of the military service
 Among other recommendations of the conference were that army chap lains maintain closer relationship with their respective denominations under the supervision Of the war department and that there be held occasional re- gional conferences of chaplains, clergy and welfare workers.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Ewing, Jailed Physician
 In Bridgeport, Liberated

Bridgeport, June 12.-Andrew Nj. Ewing. hS. physician. sentenced to four months in jail recently on q statutory charge following the death Tn his office here of Mrs. Mary ker- rigan on May 30, today was given his freedom on a suspended jail sentence by Judge John k. Booth in the com mon pleas court. Ewing has been in Jall several weeks and his case came before Judge Booth on an appeal He was sentenced to one month in iail today sentence suspended with Ewing placed in the custody of Sher- if Simeon Pease.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
RECIPE TO CLEAR
 A P|MPLY SKIN
Pimples Arc Impurities seeking an Outlet Through Skin
 Pores.

Pimples sores and boils usually re. suit from toxins poisons and impuri-
 ties which are generated in the bow
 els and then absorbed into the blood through the very ducts which should absorb only noui'ishment to sustain the body,
 If Is the function of the kidneys to filter impurities from the blood and cast them out in the form Of urine, but in many instances the bowels ere ate more toxins and impurities than the kidneys can eliminate; then the blood uses the skin pores as the next best means of getting rid of these impurities. which often break out all over the skin in the form of pimples.
 The surest way to clear the skin of these eruptions. says noted author ity, is to get from any pharmacy about four ounces Of lad Salts and take tablespoonful in a glass of water each morning before break fast for one week. This will help prevent the formation of toxins in the bowels. It also stimulates the kid neys, thus coaxing them to filter the blood of impurities and clearing the skin of pimplcs.
 lad Salts is inexpensive, and is made from the acid Of grapes and l lemon juice, combined with lithia. ! Here you have a pleasant. efferves- 1 ,ent drink which usually helps make | pimples disappear.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
lDOAN,S kFRH5Y PFiis
 soc at all Drug Stores foster-hilbaun Co. fiis ChenBmfalo.NY I
Careless Shampooing
 Spells the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to keep your hair looking it's best Many soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much free al- kali. This dries the scalp. makes the lair brittle, and ruins it.
 The best thing for steady use is Mulsifed cocoanut oil shampoo (which is pure and greaseless). and is better than anything else you can use.
 Two or three teaspoonfuls of Mulsi- fled Is sufficient to cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply mois- ten the hair with water and rub it in. II makes an abundance of rich, creamy father. which rinses out cas- fly, removing every particle of dust. dirt, dandruff and excess oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly. and 1t leaves the scalp soft. and the hair fine and silky. bright. lustrous, fluffy. wavy. and easy 10 manage.
 You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo at any drug store. It Is in- expensive, and few ounces will sup ply every member Of the family for months Be sure and ask for "Mulsi- fed"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
BAL LTlM0RE W0MAN'S
 MESSAGE TO MOTHERS

At SEQ ". Hayward Ave, lives Mrs Henry Johnson, who a few weeks ago wrote what may be termed a good message 10 all mothers She said: "1 have used Dr. Truc's Elixir for more than ten years and know it is good She used Dr. TrIc's Elixir, the True Family Laxative and Worm ENpeller. to rid her children of worms. There is hardly a child but what needs Dr. True's Elixir. for they all usually have worms when growing up. Mrs Johnson appreciates what Dr. TrlIe's Elixir accomplishes. Your children will bc in better health through its use.
 Symptoms to watch: Constipation. offensive breath. slow fever. bilious ness. pains in stomach, red points on tongue. swollen upper lip. starting Curing sleep with troublesome dreams. 40c-6OC-s1.20.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
SOU7HINGTON NEWS
To Celebrate First MaSs-Court Cases -Theater Is ClosesI-Itens
 of Intcrpst

Rev. John Leach. who was recent ly ordained to the Catholic priesthood will say his first mass at St. Thomas church Sunday. He said the low mass at the church this morning., He is the
 son of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Leach of Milldale.
 William Mostyn, William Costello and K. T. Connors Of Hartford were l fined s25 and costs each by Deputy Judge James Mcfarland in the town court yesterday on the charge Of as- sault and breach of the peace. The first two paid. but Connors took an appeal.
 The case ot Fred W. Roberts of Plainville charged with driving while under the influence of liquor, was continued one week. Otto Johnson arrested for drunkenness was dis charged upon payment of costs of court amounting to s9.25.
 Colemans theater was closed yes terday by writ of attachment is sued by Attorney c. J. Danaher of Meriden, The papers were served by Deputy Sheriff E. w. Furrcy Of Plain vile.
 Superintendent James McNeil of tho tre alarm system announced that starting Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock and every evening thereafter, the fire alarm will be rung until every box is tested, There has been no test made for the past three years.
 William Berry lodge. K. Of F., will meet this evening in Red Mems hall.
 Eureka lodge, i 0. O. r. will meet this evening in Odd Fellows hall
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

Hartford have been tho guest of relatives in town.
 The officers of the Methodist Sun. day school will meet next Sunday and make plans foT their annual picnic.
 The local members Of the Girl scouts Will attend meeting of their troop at the Community house on Berlin street Wednesday afternoon at d:30 o'clock.
 Miss Florence Carns. who recently underwent an operation at the NJ. E.. hospital in Brooklyn, N. Y, is great ly improved and spent the weekend at her home on Wilcox avenue. re- turning 10 the home of her sister in Maple Hill, Monday afternoon
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Is Backache Making
 You Miserable?

You can't be happy when every day brings morning lameness, tortur- Ing backache and sharp, cutting pains. So why not find the cause and correct it? Likely it's your kid neys' If you suffer headaches and dizziness. too,-fee tired, nervous and depressed, it's further proof your Kidneys need help. Neglect is dan gerous. Begin using Deans Kidney Fllls today. Thousands have been helped by Doan's. They should help you. Ask your neighbor!
 A Case in New Britain.
 Mrs. c. E. Winchell. 62 N. Burrftt St, says: T had severe backaches that took the life out of me and I suffered with awful headaches. I tried a doctors medicine, but it didn't help mo. l purchased Doan's Kidney Pills at the Dickinson Drug Co. and they cured me. have had no return of the trouble"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
CARS ARE DAMAGED
 IN CRASH 0N PIKE Accident Occurs When One Mo- torist Attempts to Pass Another TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
To Hold Special District Meeting Want Crossing at Upson's Corner Ieyel-Nork Progressing on Road Mistakes Berlin for Hartford.

What might have been serious accident occurred carly last evening on the turnpike short distance be- low the end of the trolley line, when two Meriden cars became involved in q crash No one was hurt, although the two automobiles were damaged.
 One of the cars driven by Miss Anna C. Hackett of 29 Grswold street. Meriden, attempted to pass out another driven by Robert Hill of 5o Homo street. that city. There ap- parently was not enough room for the fist car to pass and consequently it crashed into the other one. MT. Hill received cut on one of his hands.
 Prosecutor Charles r. Lewis inves- tigaied the accident and found no cause for making an arrest.
 To Observe Anniversary.
 yir. and Mrs. Arthur H. Bushnell of Damons Hill, Berlin, will observe the oGth anniversary of their mar rpge Friday of this week. Mir and Mrs. Bushnell have been residents of this place for many years ana DOtn ire active in grange work
 Mir Bushnell for more than 17 years was express agent at the Ser lin station. but because of his health | was forced to retire from that busi- 1 ness a few months ago. At present ! he conducts printing business in town, carrying on the work in com nany with his son, Lucus. Mrs. Bushnell. before her marriage, was Miss Grace Fleischer of New Britain.
 The couple have three children, Mrs. George Anderson Of Los Angeles, California; Lucius. who is employed lt the Berlin Construction pany's plant in kensington, and Virginia. yho Is attending school
 Annual District Meeting.
 The date of the annual meeting of he kensington Fire district has been announced as Friday evening, June 2. at Foresters' hall, Kensington. little business will be transacted at he annual meeting, except the cleo
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

of the train to intimidate the passen,
 gers and one man, Joseph Rothmar
 said to have been a British subject
 was killed.
 The foreign passengers were routed from their berths in their nigh clothes, herded together and driver
 towards the mountain retreat of tho
 brigands. The woren captives ex.
 cept one soon becoming a severe bur.
 den were released and left to find
 their way back over the rough trails.
 Among the women prisoners taken in the raid was Miss Lucy Aldrich, sis ter-in-law of John D, Rockefeller, Jr., and her travelling companion. Miss Minnie McFadden.
 The only woman who reached the Taotzuku headquarters of the bandits was Mrs. Manuel A. Verea who re- fused to accept freedom and insisted on remaining with her husband. Mrs. Nerea did not leave the bandit camp 'until May 20.
 Others Liberated Before.
 Besides those released today the following captives were given their lfeeuoln at NarlouS tunes.
 M. o. Berube, Shanghai; Major Robert A. Allen, [. S. A. medical corps, Manila; Jerome A. Henley, Shanghai; Edward Elias Shanghai; Theodore Saphierc, Shanghai; w, smith, Manchester. Eng; Manuel A. Nerea, Guadalajara. Mexico. and the young sons Of Majors Allen and Pin i ger.
 From the start the bandits did not talk of ransom in money for their l captivcs. That led many to believe 1 that the train holdup and Kidnapping were the result of preconceived plot ! lnstigated by certain north China poli- tical clements. Brig. Gen. w. D. Con ner, |. s. A., heading an international has been Investigating that as well as other phases of the affair.
 After weeks of delay in which the ,rigands sent out certain of the pris- ,ners with terms" for the release of he remaining captives. 1t finally was agreed between the government and he outlaws that the bandits were to 'e enrolled in the Chinese army and 'iNen six months back pay. When hat was done the outlaws stated, they would free all of the prisoners.
 During and preceding the negotia- ions the outlaws demanded that the 'hnese troops withdraw from the icinity of the Paotzuku headouar- FITS threatening to execute some of he prisoners if the demands were not omplied with. Although the foreign { aptives were not harmed the bri- / ands hurled a number of Chinese risoners over the cliffs to their eaths as a warning"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
American Smelling Co.
 Paying Dividend Again

NeW York. June 12.-The Ameri- can Smelting and Refg. Co. today re- stunned dividends on tho common stock declaring a quarterly payment of IA per cent. The last dividend on this stock was in March. 1921 when si was declared. The quarterly dividend Of IS. per cent on preferred also was declared.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Proposals Are Made Today
 Relative to Cotton Trade

Washington, June 12. - Proposals presented by representative of the British cotton interests were up for discussions at today's continued ses- sions Of tho international meeting here to determine what adjustments arc necessary in the foreign trade in American cotton as a result of the new cotton standards act.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
SULPHUR CLEARS
 ROUGH, RED SKIN
Face. Neck and Arms Easily Made
 smooth, Says Specialist.

Any breaking out of the skin. oven fiery. itching eczema. can be quickly overcome by applying little Mcntho- Sulphur, declares noted skin spe- cialist. Because of it's germ destroy ing properties, this sulphur prepar- ation begins at once to soothe irritat- ed skin and heal eruptions such as rash. pimples and ring worms.
 It seldom fails to remove the tor ment and disigurement and you do not have to wait for relief from em- tarrassment. Improvement quickly shows Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain small jar of Rovles Hentno- o-Sulphur from any good drug z Ast and use it Ike gold cream.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

NR Pearl street with Rt, Rea, M 2. t.sf 0f iSFOOkign, h, '. presiding Miss Helen 0'keil, delegate from .ihe PlainRiile church pFesehled q petition iia the conference. requesting that the iaaiANiils parish he Ral on circuit with New Britain, This measure Was opposed by the members ef the New Britain church and ii was finally de- ,eided la put it oR the MeFiAen circuit Rex, MT, Washington, wh0 has re- signed as pastor 0f the Plaingille church, plans ta remain in PlalREille where he will engaEe ln the painting and paper hanging business,
 anirisenaeit suptisls
 Announcement is made Of the mar Fisge of Rev ], q, Ward, pastor of the Plainyille Baptist church, ta Mrs Emma J, Bennett of Hyde Park, Mass, The ceremony vas performed yesieFdaytin Hartford by Rev, F, P, Gates, The announcement has come as surprise te the many friends of inc clergyman,
 Plan, Commission Meets
 The PiaiHHlif town plan commits sion met last evening ai regular business session and discussed many matters, The principal question talk, cd over was the widening af the rail road crossing ai West Main street. hut no definite action will he taken q, ihe present lime, Another meeting will he held in the near future,
 Ad,rni Christian Church
 llehearsals for chiliren's Day con. cert Thursday afternoon immediately after school and Saturday afternoon ai 2 o'clock, daylight saving time. The waman's Home and Foreign Mission 1 society will meet Thursday afternoon !. 'i 2 o'clock Rt the home of Mrs, II. n MeRurney nn Prentice street. | Prayer meeting Thursday evening at l '4S o'clock followed by the monthly | business meeting of the church. Jun. or Loyal Workers Friday at a:45 n n' Choir rehearsal Friday at $ ?. m. n tho church.
 Real Estate sale
 e. l. Cooley has sold his house on 'ohth Washington lawn 10 Mir. and Hrs, John Crowley of Putnam heights. hartford. Tho sale was made through h" agency Of Cunningham & Winning r. Mir. Cooley Is completing about is 'alifornia bungalows and this will re. 'eVo the housing shortage in Plain. ille to n great extent,
 American Legion Notes
 Brock Barnes post. American I.e- ion held a regular business session 'st evening and plans for the annual ociety circus were furthered The adies' Auxiliary will meet this eve ing to hear reports on the poppy lie and on the Disabled Veterans mp fund drive.
 Plain,illc Briefs
 Mrs. Mary Mcconnell of East Main rect. is reported as being critically at her home. Merton Lamb has returned from ew York city where he attended the 'nual reunion of the Second Division, S. army. | Rev John F., Fay. pastor of the lurch of Our Lady of Mercy. Is com oting the annual census of the par h.
 The many friends of Mrs. l.. ". 'ebe will be gald to know that she on the road to recovery after tical operation at the Hartford hos of .al gt To Rent-l'ive room flat. Neri block WI
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Mother Gives Thanks.

San Francisco. June 12.--"Oh thank the Lord" said Mrs H. F.. Finger, mother of Major Roland w, Finger, early today when informed by The Associated Press that her son had been released by his Chinese bandit captors.
 ''1 was praying for that last night" she added.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. Solomon. Jr.. par ents of Lee Solomon. another of the foreign captives released. wept with delight at the news although they were not surprised.