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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04

Pfnching the ear Is good stimulation
of biting the tongue and reacts upon
the backbiter in the desired manner.
1t u.s. moreover an especially appropri-
ate act of stimulation In such cases
because of the connection between
tingling ears and people talking
about you"-a superstition which has
already been dealt with in this series.
These superstitions are widespread as
are all the superstitions connected with
sympathetic magic. 1t Is worthy OF
note that while the doctrine Of sym
pathetic magic was one of the
earliest results of the efforts Of prim-
tive man to establish relation be-
tween cause and effect so a belief In
that same magic is the most universal
of superstltions today.
20. Mcclure Newspaper syndicAts-)
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04

the exceedingly short skirt this sea-
son. His tailored frocks and suits
are almost II inches from the
ground. and the afternoon and eve
ming gowns at least IA or 10 inches.
He has two silhouettes, the straight
line and that with a circular flare at
the sides. In few instances tunics
and evening gowns are circular all
round. but without any excess of full
ness.
There are two types of tailor-made
suits. One features short coat to
the hips, fitting below the waist, and
is developed in mems wear suitings,
plaids or kasha. Most of them have
fur collar and cuffs and are worn
with crepe de chine blouses. The
other type of tailored suit has three
quarter length coat, often with a flare
at the sides, and is made
chiefly in vegetable silk or ottoman,
bordered with fur such as skunk,
lynx, renardeau, squirrel and gazelle
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04
Che Dhu
Superstitions
REVENGE ON BACKBITERS
By II. lRDING KING

= people are slandering you bite the
corner of your apron and the back
biters will bite their tongues. This is
for women. Another way, applicable
to both sexes, is to pinch your ear and
the person who is talking about you"
will bite his tongue These charms
work, of course, by sympathetic magic
like causes like. Your apron is a
substitute of the slanderous tongue Of
your traducer: you bite 1t and the
slanderer by reason of the magic SYM
pathy set up, responds by doing actual
IL what you have done immitatiyely.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04

Small melon-shaped and round NUNS
are often carried with these costumes.
The dominating note of the after
noon gowns Is the use of black satin
and fulgurante. Most of these frocks
have three-quarter coats to match.
Some of the dresses exploit long,
white tunlcs of velvet, satin or crepe
ROMAN, most of them straight al
though some have definite circular
movement.
The double coat effect, feature
of this seasons collections, Is seen
In three-piece costume of beige
crepe ROMAN with lining and edge
of nutria. The straight frock worn
beneath it has a hem of the fur and
d narrow border of it round the ba-
teau neck. Loose scarf-like drapery
at the left shoulder gives additional
softness.
Renee's autumn showing is charac-
terized by fine workmanship clever
of ribbon material as
trimming, subdued and restrained col
oring and a silhouette that is slim and
straight although occasional models
evidence a slight fullness.
While other houses are concen-
trating on the beltless dress and tunic,
Renee has belt or seven a sash on
almost every model. She uses many
buttons as trimmings as well as for
fastening purposes. Cire and mohalr
braid, both wide and narrow, plays
an important part in her collection.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04

Mrs Keyhammer-Don't you like
my playing? You know, Music hath
charms to soothe the savage breast"
Her Husband Mebbe it hath. 1
s'pose I'm not savage enough
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-04

McCall's is one of the big standard
magazines. Pay your Herald sub
scription tefore Jan. and get both
The Herald and McCall's for one
year.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
MAY DISCONTINUE
 BUILDING BOARD
Charter Revision Committee May
 Effect Its Elimination

X movement for tho elimination of the building commission will probably come before the charter revision committee at one of it's early sessions, and substitution therefor for q single commissioner finds favor in some circles,
 It is argued that the inauguration of zoning will remove from the com mission all it's present discretionary powers, and since the inspectors will have no choice but to issue permits for types of buildings as provided for in the ordinance, there will be no need for a commission. A one man commission 10 have general supervision over the department might be substituted.
 The building commission was es- tabished by charter provision four years ago, During the past year 1t has been one of the city's busiest boards with several hearings every month. A majority of the hearings resulted from applications for the erection of buildings not of the type tosbe approved under the new zon- ing ordinance. but since this ordi- nance it not yet in effect, the com mission has been advised that only tho existing ordinances must be in- vokcd.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
T0RPEDOES, BOMBS
 AND SHOT USED
Secretary Wilbur Discusses
 Sinking Of Washington

Washington, Nov ?6,-- Secretary Wilbur disclosed In formal state ment today that torpedocs, aerial bombs .lad gunfre had been em. ployed in the tests made off the Nir- ginia capos on the hull of the un- completed battleship Washington. sent to the bottom yesterday. The final tests were made by gunhre.
 The exact results of the eXperi- mont were declared by the secretary 10 be of great military value, and they will not be revealed He issued this statement:
 "The exact results of the eYperi- ment on the hull of the ship popu- larly referred to as the Washington were of great military value and will be Immediately considered by the special board dealing with the rela- tive value of the various arms of the service, including the air force, with view to determining the most ad- vantageous disposition of the avaIl- able appropriations for national de- fcnse.
 ITO state with any detail the na- ture and character Of the cXpcri- lnents conducted upon tho hull ot this ship would not only be 10 give to foreign nations tho advantages of the experiments involved on our part but give the advantages of in formation which could only be ob- tained at a cost greatly in excess of that expended by our government and thus surrender one of the ad- vantages accorded 10 us by the treaty for the limitation of arma- ments. which required this vessel 10 be permanently sunk or broken up hut permitted its use as a target before actual sinking.
 The expectation Of our naval constructors concerning the resist ing power of the ship against gum fire, bomb and torpedo explosions have been fully justified and the de- tail eNallrination of the hull after the various explosions will be of in cstiInabIc value in the development Of our national defense,
 Tt may also be stated that tor pedo, acrinl bomb and gun0re ex- perments Wcro used in the tests The final tests on yesterday morning were by gunGre,
 "The ship was sunk and the ex- periments conducted were even more valuable than anticipated"
 MT. Wilbur issued his statement after d conference with Admiral Eberle. chief of naval operations, and Rear Admiral c. r. Hughes, president of the special board which conducted the tests on inc Washing ton hull. Admiral Hughes came from Norfolk last night with com pIete data from the experiments.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
IA FOUND GUILTY
 ON FRAUD CHARGES
Hawkins Mortgage Co. Officials
 to Be Sentenced

Indianapolis. Nov. 26-The fate of If of the defendants in the Hawkins Mortgage company mail conspiracy case convicted by jury in federal court here last night on all 16 counts of the indictment agains, them rests with Judge Ferdinand A. Geiger who will pass sentence today. Today of the deferdants, John A. Clark and Charles F. Succop or Pittsburgh, Pa, were found not guil- ty. Those found guilty were:
 A. F. Sax. New York.
 J. W. McCallum, Detroit
 Mord Carter. Indianapolis.
 William A. Jones. Fairmount, Ind.
 Frank J. Haight, Indianapolis.
 Frank c. Willis, Indianapolis.
 Anthony A. Scheib. Portland, Ind.
 Carl B. Anderson, Portland, Ind.
 John T, Sutton, Portland, Ind.
 Frank R. Jaqua, Portland, Ind.
 Leo P. Harrington. Dunkirk.
 Harry J. Ovard, Pittsburgh
 William Webb. St. Louis, Former minister.
 William Sacks, St. Louis.
 The verdict carries with 1t a maxi mum penalty of five years imprison- ment and fine of slo.0oo on each of the counts, the degree of punish ment resting with the presiding judge.
 It is expected all of the men con- ,lcted will appeal Although no an nounchment was made last night. the defetf1ants and their counsel previously had indicated they would take the case to the United States circuit court Of appeals at Chicago in the event Of an unfavorable yer dict.
 The jury deliteratod about six hours and took fifteen ballots be- fore coming to decision. The trial was in progress two weeks during which mass of oral and document tarv evidence was introduced, Ap- nroximately 150 witnesses were call cd alfd truck loads of Hawkins Mort gage company literature brought 10 the court room. The government r.,stinlrrv was 10 the effect that the defendant officials with Morton s. Hawkins, fugitive head ol the com pauy sold approximately S6,ooo,o0" in worthless stock 10 investors over inc country hv means Of campaign carried on through the mails. It was alleged the stock which sold for $bo a share was not worth even as much as a cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
MELCH SUES FOR S1.nnO

Patrick Wclch of this city has brought suit for $l.os0 against Paul zchcr and George Honnker of this city, Automobile owned and opcr- atcd by the defendants struck and injured the plaintiff at the corner of West Main and High streets on September 2ith, il is alleged AS rcault of being struck Wclch suffered severe cuts, bruises and decorations which necessitatcd the eXpendine of money for medical attention. The case is returnable in city court on inc 3rd Monday in December. Dunn & MrDonough will appear for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
WALL ST. REPORTS

New York, Nov. ?6,--Wall Street openins: ,s Stock prices displayed a buoyant tone at the opening of to- days market. U. $, Steel common opened unchanged at l7ls and then sold at IF 5-a the highest price in seven years International Nickel, [. S. Realty, Universal Pipe and Radiator pfd., Am. Hide and Lcsa. pfd., Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific also sold at new top prices. The first sale of Corn Products was 10000 shares at 427s Up S-S. and a record high, Yellow Cab was the only weak spot. breaking three points.
 Yellow Cab extended its break to nearly points in reflection of the cut in the dividend, and American Can dropped q point but the rest of the list surged upward with spirited bidding taking place for number of specialties [. S. Steel moved up to 1l7S and Studebakor and May Department Stores were added to tn ellst of ne whighs.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Jockeys Wife Loses
 Fight for Compensation

New York, Nov. 26.--The claim or Mrs. Ted Rice for compensation for the death of her husband, the jockey who was killed in October, 1923. while riding Charles A. Stone hams "McKcc." was disalloWcd to- day by the state industrial commis- sion.
 The verdict upheld Stoneham's 8 contention that he employed only ono first call jockey for his nine rac- ing horses, and therefore was im- mune from liability because tho com- pcnsation laws apply to employers of four or moro persons,
 Immediately the verdict was read, Stonchams attorney handed the jockeys widow a check for Sl,0Oo, which she accepted in behalf of her two young children, Her counsel was, however. granted permission to introduce additional evidence before thc commission, in the hope Of prov ing that Rice was protected by the laws"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
THORNTON TRIAL DEC. g
Murderer of Former New Britain Woman Reported As Being Unable To Leave The Jail.

Because Archie Thornton, charged with the murder, In Hoxie, Rhode Island, of Mrs. F. NJ. Thornton. wife of Q former steward of the New Britain club, is unable to leave jail, where he is undergoing treatment, his trial has been continued until December 9, dispatch from Proy1- dence stated today,
 The murder of the former New Britain woman occurred on Novem- her 12. Thornton having been re- garded ss insane after he had fatal ly slashed Mrs Thornton in farm. house in Hoxie. Ills brother, r. Nj. Thornton, was in New York at the time. IL was reported that Archie Thornton, who lived with his broth CT and sister-in-law, had been mor- ose for some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
White House Pantry Is
 Filled With Goodies

Washington, Nov. 26.--The White House pantry is filled with gifts of turkeys cranberries and all the dcicacies that 80 in the Thanksgiv ing day menu.
 From all sections of the country have come to the executive mansion offerings of dinner dainties from friends and admirers.
 The president and Mrs. Coolidge plan. quiet Thanksgiving at home. With Mir. and Mrs Frank W. Stearns of Boston, their guests, they will at- tend morning services at the First Congregational church, and then will eat an fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. No appointments have been dinner. No appointments have been
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Foreign Exchange

NeU o~k. Nov. .S - Foreign ex- changae "a lv Quo'4'ions in cents Great nm. demand 46Slt Ca bles 465 fo day hfLlS on banks sso1.. I.,r0a. demand 5e6A :: cables B. Italy iemand 455 ie cah',s A Ts'sium demand AS4l,: ca a..ss 4S5. c rmsny. de- mand 2S.El Holland. dsman1 4o26. Norway. dr~.oI I4r7. sweden: damand :slE Denmark: demand l7.tS Snste. ai. damani 1880. Spain: dcmar2 .@6S. Greece: de- 'uam l.7a. r..rl. demand lalt Cz"choSlovakia . nand 9h Ju- E ,@la'ia: demand ih4 Austria: demand .ooi4t. l. nan demand 52i4. Argentina Icma ri SH e5. R-azl: demand llt5. Tokio: de- nsnd 551. Montrcs lt..
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
SHEPHERDS ASSN TO MEET

The Shepherds association of northern Connecticut comprising the Shepherds of Bethlehem lodges of New Britain, Hartford, southineton and Middletown will hold their regu- lar mopthly union meeting at Red Mems hall in southington Friday evening, November 2S, at 8 o'clock. Both local lodges, Star of Good Will. No, and Leading Star, No. 2S are planning to send a delegation.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Thief Rifles Cash Drawer
 In Main Street Store

The police received report from the Dickinson Drug company this morning that somebody had stolen s42 from a cash drawer In the store and SIP from pocketbook. The money was taken while there were an umbcr Of customers in the place, and Mir, Marsland, who reported the robbery, told the police that he sus- pectcd short stout man, who was carrying a handbag.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Backs Into Baby Carriage
 And Then Drives Away

John Alex of'360 Church street reported 10 the police this afternoon that hls wife was going down East Main street yesterday afternoon when an autom oble backed into her baby carriage and broke it. He drove away without stopping to learn the extent of the damage he had done. The woman secured the registration number of the machine and it was turned over to the police for investigation.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
City Items

Miss Elsie Gourson of i39 Winter street Is spending the Thanksgiving holidays in New Yofk city.
 Miss Beatrice Koplow1tz, of SS Dewey street Is spending Thanksgiv- ing weekend in Boston, Mass.
 Kermit Parker. Herald reporter. Is III at his home on Lincoln street.
 George R. Newton formerly Of this city, now living In Elmirs, N. Yo and Miss Corneia l.. Lerch, also of Elmira, have been granted a mar rlaee license at the office of the town clerk.
 A son was born at the New Brit. ain hospital this morning to Mir. and Mra Robett Hicks of 2s Garden street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
MISS PARETTI SURPRISED

A surprise party was given at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Paretti Of 93S South Main street last evening to Miss Marie paretti hy her eiri friends. The house was prettily decorated with pink and blue. Piano selections were played by Miss Edna Shiilington and vocel solos given by the Misses Hudak and Nesta. Re treatments were served
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Gltttrrals
Michael W. Fleming.

The funeral of Michael W. Flem- ing. former local bushes man, was held this morning from his home, 10l South street, Stamford, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Johns church, that city, at 10 o'clock. The body was brought to St, Marys church, this city, where services were held at 2:la o'clock. The body was viewed by friends at the church, Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
DIVIDENDS GUT
Yellow Cab Company Reduces Its Monthly Rate to 2t Gents Fer share From fl 2-S Gents.

New York, Nov. :6,-Yellow Cab Manufacturing Co. has reduced its three monthly dividends 70 :l cents a share February 9. March md April l compared with kpre'iouS monthly payment Of fl G-5 c'n'S a sharo. Earnings for the first 'en months this year were Sc.'4-,"po which covered dividend roqn're- ncnts, but were 25 per cent less 'han the corresponding period las' var. Chicago Yellow Cab Go. declared 'h" three regular monthly dividends oi Ss l-5 per cent a share.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Miss Elizabeth Corbett

Funeral services will he held Fri day morning at 9 o'clock at St Joseph's church for Miss Elizabeth Corbett, the daughter of Mrs, Ellen Corbett, who died yesterday. Burial will be in St. Nary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
RUM CHASERS ARE RESCUED AT SEA
Continued From First Page)

day which was yesterday there was a purse for the rum running samaritan, presented to him. accord ing 10 the treasury agents, az they departed for New York. The King bird II remained at Woods Hole for repairs.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

Chicago. Nov. 26.-Ths Y'Uo" manufacturing company ycster5aN slashed the annual dividend r'o from S5 to S250 a share, the trs' cut in cadeed which saw the stock rise into the hundreds and then set tle like a plummet into The 'hirttcs. President John Hertz announced that hereafter dividends would hs con- sorvative and surplus earnings you'd be put in the surplus account
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Olive Berti.

The funeral of Olive Berti, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Berti of 4 Erwin place, was held this morning from the parents home at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

Both the Iron Age composite prices advanced this week, pig iron going from s19Ss to s2o,54 ton. a new high level for the second half year and finished steel rising from I2.474 cents to 2.517 cents a pound, the highest point since mid August. Both are still well below last years level.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

cember Ii, with dance and bowl Ing, The men will wear overalls and the women bungalow aprons
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
Wa'' Street Briefs

NewsYork, Nov. 26.---The recapl- tallzatlon plan proposed for Ameri- can Hide & Leather which would eliminate accumulated dividends Of no per cent on the per cent cumu- lative preferred stock; calls for the purchase Of S0,O00 preferred shares at s70 and reduces liabilities by si2,loO,OO0 Is understood to have been assured by sufficient number of proxies, Stockholders will vote on the plan December and will be asked to authorize an issue Of 3b,000 shares of per cent cumulative prior preference stock. The shares were active and strong in stock market trading yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
STEAMER REFIOATED.

St. Johns, N F., Nov. 2G.-The coastal steamer prosporo. which went ashore yesterday near Cape Bonavista, was relIoated al mid night and reached Kings Cove to- day under her own steam. The steamer is expected 10 arrive here tomorrow Passengers and some Of the crew. who were landed in lhe ships boats, arc already here,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26
ul-ARG>Gs AND BALANCES.

N, Nork-EXchanges, 9c2,don,- ooo balances. 7l0ou. .ono. Poston- ENc,a7ges 76.o0o.oOo: balances, an,o too.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

r. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. | : 'r,asury balance. S257.929,2l0
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

October net operating income of the Reading Go. increased ta s2,- O72,?SO compared with $l,es3, 9ds in October 1923. Net for the ten months. however, fell to $15,S03, 7b5 from $25,641,466 a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

The report of the Continental Can Co. 10 the New York stock exchange for the first nine months of 1924 shows surplus of s2,256,142 after preferred and common dividends. Net earnings were $4,770,S74.
 Some subsistence in the buying of steel products, but a marked expan- sion in the tonnage of orders .releas- ed against contracts is a deveop- ment of the week, Iron Age says Buyers appear willing to postpone q testing of new prices, but are making q heavy demand on current production, even with protection ex- tending 10 February at recent price levels. The result is a further in- crease in mill operations. the broad ening in demand is noteworthy. Tho railroads remain conspicuous in steel taktngs; General Steel building work is of surprising proportions until that is now on 60. to n per cent manufacturing rate, IS reported and automobile companies are plac- ing liberal contracts witlH parts makers"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-26

Heading 63 in lInrald classiilcd ads is household gools far sale ''
The Washington times., 1924-04-11

Not so long ago newspaper head
lines were telling of the theft from
letters Virginia home, near Chain
Bridge, of thousands of dollars
worth of rare liquors, the thieves
dynamiting a huge "burglar-proot
vault"
In Chicago yesterday, Letter
fought losing battle in the courts
with a haberdasher.
Nobody can keep changing his
hosiery twice day when he
hasn't bought any since 1917 with
out knowing that his supply has
been increased" Judge Edgar A
Jones declared yesterday in award
ing Peck G. Peck, haberdashers, g
Judgment against Letter for $685.
in payment for Ill pairs Of stock
ings.
Judge Jones' decision came after
a rather hectic morning for Letter
part of which time he spent on
The Washington times., 1924-04-11

the stand explaining to the court
that the expensive socks mad
changed color. The manager of
the store countered by declaring
the socks were not Numbered prop.
erly.
Letter denied that he had ever
placed an order for the socks.
George Rothen, manager and Carl.
ton George, salesman, asserted their
customer placed an order for ten
dozen pairs to be filled regardless
of cost.
Another point that affects my
decision" said Judge Jones, lis the
price. To me, or any ordinary per.
son, $12 a pair is too much. But
there are others like Letter, to
whom $12 for pair of hose is like
25 cents. So. the articles cannot be
said to be unreasonable"
The haberdasher said the socks
were delivered in the summer Of
1922 and that he had been trying
to collect ever since.
The Washington times., 1924-04-11
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