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New Britain herald., 1924-12-20

was too much upset over mother to start anything then, Besides, there wasn't this other - complication yesterday"
 "Slrrah' Don't you dare call my daughter c name like that" Alfred hundred "ods zo,ks. also Bounds, what do you mean by such scurvy talk"
 shut up, Alfred" hls mother said peremptorlly "and let me talk to him. Now look here, my Dlcky- hird'-this with her arms akimbo, and her head set perkily to one side. I don't know what we would have done this morning without Katie. And you know, If you have an atom of gray matter in that alleged brain of yours, that Madge couldn't como to your mother unless she brought the children with her. So where's your argument
 "But you must be horribly incon- venienced here" Dicky stammered weakly, with so many extra people. and"
 Who's being inconvenienced ?" our little hostess demanded. Leila isn't, for she's safe in a room by herself with a dragon ot a nurse watching over her, I'm not, and AL fred hasn't known whether he's on his head or his heels ever since the baby arrived. You couldn't incon- venience him f you hung him up like q broom. And if it's Edith you're worrying over---"
 What utter rot" Dicky answer ed, with apparent carelessness. and then abruptly plunged Into conven- tional inquiries concerning Lellas welfare.
 But though I knew that he had had no especial thought of Edith when uttering his strictures, and that Mrs. Durkee had mentioned her name only through inadvertence. I could not forget the color that cropt into my husbands cheeks at the girls name.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
ONCE ENTERTAINED [ WITH DOCKSTADER
Frank Foster Of Boston Store on
 Stage With Comedian

Back in the days before the in- vention of the motion picture, when youthful ambitions leaned toward song-and dance turns in ''variety" rather than the male lead opposite Gloria Swanson, Frank Foster of this city was as- sociated with Lew Dockstader, the famed minstrel who died recently. In fact, he was one Of the packers of Dockstader's first show Mir. Eos ter. who Is employed as a clerk in the Donnelly-Mullen store, went to school in Hartford with Dockstadcr, whose real name was Lewis Clapp.
 Clspp's uncle owned the old City , hotel. located where the Palace theater in Hartford is now. while Mir Fosters father was proprietor of store in the same building. One rainy day, Foster and his pal, i Frank Cooley, were in this store, and the idea came 10 them to run their own show. They accordingly ] brought forth pencil and paper and made Up the first program, which included Clapp as well as them selves and several others. They i named their troupe the "Eureka Minstrels" and hired old HistrionIc hall. where they gave performances once a week.
 The company met with instant success and decided to go on the road, The name was changed to Earle, Emmett. and Wilde's Min strels," and the troupe set out on a successful tour of New England and other states in the east. All of th" members of the sl)w assumed fictitious names, MT. Foster taking that of George Belmont,"s He played the snare drum in the band, Clapp pounded the bass drum, and Frank Lawton, Dockstader's part ner in q clever singing and dancing act, crashed the cymbaIs,
 The show was a success, but most of the actors had regular positions other than those which they held in the minstrel troupe. and 1t grew increasingly difficult to get them all together for a performance. Clapp vas one of the stars Of the bill, and his merits were soon recognized. He was signed up ss partner by Harry Bloodgood aSl left the Hart ford company shich. did not long survive his departure.
 He Recognized Lew
 A long time elapsed before Mir. Foster saw Clapp again. and then they met in dramatic fashion, Eos ter was watching the bill in a the ater some years later. and in the course of the performance a Lew Dockstader" did his turn. Foster was certain that he had heard the actors voice somewhere before, and moved down into the front of the theater. He then recognized Dock stader" as his old associate, Clapp, and called, Hello, Lew!" He was recognized. and the two got to- eether following the performance. It transpired that Clspp had teamed up with Charles Dockstader, popular song writer of the period, and upon his death had assumed t-at family name as his own. Three times after that Foster met Dock
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ton Of Aiice's things this evening. " But Karl IS out of town, Les lie
 That Is why we are going to do this, He wanted us 10 dispose in any way we wished of Alice's per- sonal possessions. He said we would know better than he the friends she would want to remem- ber."
 "Fu wait Up for you until you come home, Leslie"
 "Please don't, John. I shall prob ably stay at karl's with mother" There was click of the phone and John Prescott knew that his wife had hung up the receiver Note from sydney Carton 10 Leslie
 Prescott
 Ny Dear Leslie: Please do not worry about me at all I guess I am one of those understanding "cusses' always where you are con- cerned.
 f l can in any way do anything 0 help you please call upon me. will consider 1t a great favor.
 Sydney Copyright, 1924 NEA Service.
 Incl
 TOMORROW-Cable from Lady Betty 10 karl Whitney.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy played another joke on Witch Wig gle anI Witch Gruudy. but this time 1t vas d very nice Joke.
 While the two witches were fast asleep Eaggody Andy took the magical horse shoe nail charm and he and Raggcdy Ann wished for the Witches long red noses 10 disappear and thelr green eyes 10 become lovely brown eyes and for them both 10 become real beautiful young ladies instead Of old ugly Witches. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy did this because the two Witches had changed from selfish mean peo- pie 10 generous kindly people.
 And when the two witches had promised 10 become good and had helped the Captains nice mama with her house work and had even built fine little houses out in the flower garden for people 10 live in, then the Raggedys thought of the 5oke on the Witches.
 And the Raggedys did this nhtle the witches were fast asIecp, so when the witches aUakcned and came down stairs, everyone, except the Taggcdys and the Captains nice mama were very much surprised.
 Something has happened 10 Witch Wiggle"' Witch Grundy said IS she walked into the room where the Raggedys and the Grannys and the little brown man and the cap tain and his mama were waiting for them.
 And something has happened 10 Witch Grundy" Witch Wigg'e said. And when the little brown man saw Witch Wiggle, he thought What a lovely, pretty girl" And when the Captain saw Witch Grundy. he thought, What a lovely pretty lady.'
 And JUS, then, a whole lot of people came down the path in tho deep, deep woods and whom they saw the sign which read, Free Forest Boarding House" they all came in.
 So the two pretty Witches and the Captains nice mama gave them lovely dinner and told them they could stay in the little cottages.
 After the people had all had their dinners. they asked, Is there going to be wedding around here?" and they all looked at the pretty Witches and the little Captain and 'he little brown man. And the Witches and the Captain and the little brown man said, oh, wouldn't that be nice."
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stader at Asbury Park. where the local man was In the habit of spending the winter
 Dockstader, according to Mr. Foster. was one of the greatest im- personators in the business. Upon arriving in town, he would quiet- ly scout around, pick up the stock jokes of the town, and talk with the prominent men of the place. Then, during his performance, he would take off" these men, thus providing much hilarity for their fel!ow-townspeople and generally for the victims themselves.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
ON HEALTH-----
 WHOOPING COUGH

Whooping cough is malady likely to visit the children during the winter period, as was the case with one of the Mann youngsters.
 Of course a doctor should be called, but In the event that a doctor IS not Immediately available and the child should be seized with a paroXysm of coughing try this;
 Raise the child's arms high above the head. Bring them down and press them against the chest Or turn the child alternately upon his
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
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Note from Leslie Prescott to Sydney
 Carton

Note from Leslie Prescott to Sydney
 Carton
 know, dear friend, that you will again understand l could not see you. My heart is so torn with grief and loneliness that I can only hope to gain strength within my self some time in the future I am sure I need not tell you that time contains you and your great friend ship.
 You have always been more than kind to me and I want you to know that I appreciate 1t all. I shall always he Gratefully and affecttonateIy yours
 Leslie. Telephone Message from John AL den Prescott to Leslie Prescott Ia this you, Lesiie9'
 Yes"
 This is Jack"
 ''Yes?"
 T am telephonlng tc +eN you I sm coming out 10 the house to take you motoring for q little while. am sure you need the air T have just come In from ride and ! am spending the evening with mother.
 Oh, come. Leslie you can't stay angry with me forever. l didn't know you'd take my staying away 20 much to heart TT come ID and gee Mother Hamilton too and irisg you home.'
 T don't think sho vii, want you. We're going to make some disposi-
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HEAVY PENALTIES

Bucharest Dec :4.-Penalties up 10 10 years imprisonment are pro- vided by law 10 rcpress disorder published in the official journal. The law is aimed particularly at com organizations seeking to foment dis plicity in plots or membership in organizations seeking 10 foment dis turbances and against persons maintaining relations with foreign communist groups
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Mexicans Give HOnors
 To Japanese Cadets

Mexico City. Dec. 20.-Ths Japas nese school fleet of three vessels which is visiting Mexico On a prsc. tice trip arrived yesterday at the Pacific port of Acapulco. Salutes were exchanged between the ship and the fortress, and Mayor Soils o' the presidential staff officislly wei comsd the Japanese cadets on behalf of President Gales. after which banquet was given to the Mexicar authorities on board the insight ship Itzumo.
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So they had q hne wedding and the nice little Captain married pret- ty Witch Grundy and the little brown man married pretty Witch WiggIe.
 Then they all had wedding din- ner, for everyone was so happy they were very hungry by this time.
 After the welding dinner, Rag gody Ann and Raggady Andy said ot everyone, "Now that everything has ended happily iust like in a real for sure fairy tale, We must go in
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face and his side, Cold water may he dashed In the child's face and mustard packs placed against the feet. A piece Of ice placed upon the stomach has been known to fur nish relief.
 When the weather is mild see that the child gets out Of doors as much as possible. Fresh air is fine tonic hut be sure the child is we'll wrapped.
 It is well to fumigate the room in which the chil1 has slept.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
The Protest Dlcky voiced to the Durkecs


 It was indeed Dicky whose ad. vent the doorbell heralded, and in another minute he was in the midst Of our group. Junior percAed trium. phantly upon his shoulder, all trace Of his tears gone. But picky was Tisibly perturbed.
 But this Is awful" he was pro. testing 10 Alfred as they camC through the door. Our whole fam. fly dumped down on you at such a time as this Madge, what were you thinking of" He turned 10 me re- proWngly.
 Don't you dare answer him Madge" Little Mrs. purkee ruffled her plumage in the manner of a Spunky bantam. If that isn't just like q man"-witherng contempt in her tone, Never stopping to ask the why's or the Whsrefores, but picking out some fool thing that he can blame on the woman nearest him, And on top ot that never to notice what we have here any more than f 1t were-a-a-lump ot coal or something"
 picky spun around ludtcrously and lowered Junior preclpitately from his shoulder.
 I'm an oat. Your Ladyshlp" he cried contg!tely. "A boor, a rowdy. a-a-"
 A Small Interruption
 T didn't think you'd last this long Alfred commented judicially. "fou must have bought a thesaurus since l saw you. But can the chat ter long enough to inspect a real lady--one who'll put your eyes out when she gets few more years on her shoulders"
 T don't dought 1t for q second" ," Dicky returned gallantly, and in the next minute or two I think he satis- fled even Mrs. Durkee's grand n1otherly pride in the encomiums he pronounced upon the baby and the apparently absorbing interest he dis played in the newest member of the Durkee family.
 But no sooner had he finished than he returned again to his grievance. Why didn't you bring Jim, too ?' he asked with an tronic intonation which made my hands contract h. voluntarily into fists. He could have run errands and made himself nsetul in many ways, I should think. Then, too, the family picture would have been complete. You have every body else here. And. oh. yes, I am forgettul! Surely some Of the Ticers were at home, and they would have go enjoyed this little outing"
 Alfred, hold this baby" Mrs. Durkee commanded, depositing the young lady in her sons arms. Then, with swift sure movements. she ran to Dicky, raised herself on tip-toe and boxed his ears soundly.
 "Let Me Talk"
 That for you" she said a bit breathlessly when she had finished. What's eating you. anyway? You knew Nadge had brought the chil- dren and Katie along yesterday. Why the sudden scruples?"
 They're not sudden" Dicky said, sulllily. T was astonishod yesterday when l saw the procession. But
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search Of more a4vru'ures
 The two pretty nI-hes and cvcry. one else wished 'a= Raggedys to stay with them d. Inc tune, bu, Eaggedy Ann sad No, W. must run along, for 'aere are lots and lots of nice adycrIres grouing in the deep, deep "vyds. and Raggedy Andy and l musr ind them" So they kissed eFeryonl good bye, and promised sometine they would come back and visit them.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
See Chance of Bringing Diseases Here Via Air

London, Dec. 20. - There is a strong possibility that diseases might be introduced into this country by air transport, and preventive meas ures must be taken, Air Commodore David Munro declared in the course of an address to meeting Of the navy, army and air force group of the Society of Medical Officers of Iealth.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Gossip;s Corner
Flood Sink

If washing soda Is used to cut the grease in the sink, 1t should be fol- lowed by flood of hot water other wise the grease and soda make a sof, soap that congeals in cooling and may close the drain.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
DAN @A[9[RNYDAA NRAly@C517[ESGE= B
 AMx pnAND,-lSI[ nAMND,lSI @

place Of the double murder
 He cut across the. country, In the gray of the dawn he came to ranch house. There, in the barn. he found saddle and bride. In the corral were a dozen horses,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Exclude Air

Keep all winter vegetables except squashes in 8 cool dark dry place, piled up 10 exclude air.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
DAILY FASHION SERVICE --- BEIGE VELVET

This striking coat Is of beige vel vet with painted border in all tones Of brown and gold and wide bands of ostrich fringe the same color as the body of the coat, and lined with crepe de chine of self color, The lines and treatment are essentially youthful.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
PleDted RumeS

Tiny pleated ruftles of corded rih- bon trim the bottom of a velvet tunic that Is worn over a very mar row skirt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
C,ritldle Cakes

In making griddle cakes with sweet milk, omit the soda and add two teaspoons of baking powder and one tablespoon o( melted butter.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Chenille Cords

The vogue of leopard skin and chipmunk prints is realized in rib hons as well as in fabrics. Chenille cords give the furry effect,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
For Trimming

Handkerchief points of chiffon that hang below the hem Of frock are q favorite trimming for dance trocks
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Embroidered Net

Embroidered net is very much liked for trimming dainty lingerie, It being used in the form Of yokes and inserted sections.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Velvet Gown

A black velvet gown is perfectly plain save for q wide band formed of fringes Of inch wide velvet rib bon,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Cover Food

Do not allow food of strong odor 10 remain uncovered in the refrige- rator, Covers may be made of wax cd paper,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Baked POtatne.s

As soon as baked potatoes are re, moved from the oven the skin should be broken to allow the steam to escape.
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Newest Skirts

Some of the newest skirts are 16 inches from the floor which scarcely gives them an opportunity to do more than conceal the kreu.
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Give Rich Effect

Beads and bugle trimmings lined with silver give a very rich effect and arc used on chifIons and velvets
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Cse Strong Concc

Half a cup of strong coffee may be substituted for water when mak- ing boiled frosting,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
Slippers

Slippers now match the evening frocks in color, though they may be ot velvet, satin or kid
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M atCh Oven

Be sure that your oven Is tust the right temperature before you put in ths cake.
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when nearly done they should cook uncovered for a time.
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Novel Trimmings

Colortu butterflies made of rib lon or silk or painted on the gar ment itself are novel trimmings.
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1 SEVERE ITCHING BURNING RASH
Ion Arms and Limbs, Sore land Red, Cuticura Heals,

Tn the spring my arms and limbs broke out in a rash that was sore and red. The itching and bum ing were so severe that irriIated it by scratching. My clothing agra vsted the breaking out, and could not put my hands in water, The trouble lasted about three months, 1 tried home remedies without success. l began using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and after using two cakes of Cutieura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment I was healed" (Signedl Miss Ruth N. Hartford, R. F, D, l, Noridge- woek, Me, For every purpose of the toilet and bath, Cutieurs Soap, Ointment and Taleum are excellent, snmpiss Frss by Nal Address, ''cuscurs fAbsr. | steriss, Dspt E. kAlssE tt, Mast Sold every. vhers Snap Sc. Ointment 6 snd 5as Teleun Be l ~ TFy cur new Shaving Stick.
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Cooking Cereals

looking Cereals Cereals should absorb all the wa ter they are cooked in, If too moist
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20

The instlgator of this crime went abroad for some of his words, but found them already adopted in this country,
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 money. 23. Corrode. 24. To concert into leather, 26. Wood boring tool 2S. Long snake-!!ke fish. 2a. Title of knighthood S1. To anoint. 33. Indefinite article. 34. Titles. 36. Father S7. Bread sottened in a liquid 3S. Female parent. 40. Scandinavian god of thunder. fl. To challenge.
 VERTICAL i. Conquer 2. Roman weight of one pound 8. Dispute, {. A machine separating cotton
 fibre and seed. s. Indefinite article. $. Smallest particle Of an element
New Britain herald., 1924-12-20

TOMORROW-Cable from Lady Betty 10 karl Whitney.
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existing alone,
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 g. An artificial drink. il. Devour. 13. Matter in the aeritorm state. 14. Drag with great effort, 1s. Pronounced through the nose IS. Relationship, 20. sty. q. To catch. 24. X. 25. Vigor 27. Tilt, 2S. Orient 20. Undermine. 30. A primary color. | S2. Crippled 34, Conjunction. 55, Gloomy. 37. In the same degree. 39. Mother,
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-26

no othef games.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LEAGUE.
Dubuque. q. Ottumwa. 10.
vaterlao. 4: Cedar Rapids, :.
Moline. Z Burlington. J.
Marshalltown, 8. Rock Island. =.
THREE EYE LEAGUE.
Decatur i0-3: Bloomington, H.
Evansville. /: panville, a.
Terra Haute. a-s. Peoria. ~.
TEXAS LEAGUE.
San Antonio, 4; Dallas. ..
Galveston. .: Wichita Falls. T.
Beaumont s.; Shreveport. 2,
Houston, 6. Fort Worth, 0.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Atlanta. 4 Memphis. s.
Birmingham. I Chsttanooss J.
Nashville. 3. Mobile. D.
Little Rock. 3: New orleans, 10.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Toronto, 49, Rochester, 0.
Buffalo. / Syracuse Z.
Jersey city. 10; Reading. II.
Newark. 3-3. Baltimore. 1o-t.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-26
to Hold
Mass Meeting

The Creighton gymnasium Tuesday
evening will be the scene OF what is
expected to be one OF the biggest meet
ings of the year at Creighton.
The meeting Is to be held under the
title OF honor night and at this time
all medals. letters and awards won
by students for various activities in
the university will be presented.
Awards will be made to the football.
basket ball, track, freshman football,
freshman basket ball and freshman
track teams. winners OF intra.mural
basket ball league. winners of intra-
mural baseball league. debating team.
winner of elocution contest. winner
Of Evidences of Religion essay contest,
band. orchestra, glee club and cheer
leaders. In addition TO these, keys
re TO be presented to the new mem
bers of the Alpha Sigma Tau and to
retiring union board members. r. o.
T. c. graduate officers will also re
eeive their commissions this night.
The principal speaker OF The eve
ming will be II. NJ. Mac Baldridge.
who is one OF the most prominent
Bluejay boosters.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-26
Brookins Betters
Own Record

Iowa City. Ia, May 24.-Charle. r.
Brookins. Iowa. ran the 22o.yard
low hurdles in % seconds flat here
this afternoon In the Iowa Minnesota
dual track meet. lettering his own
warlds record of % 7-10 but there
was a strong wind at his back and
there Is no likelihood OF the record
being accepted. Iowa won the dual
meet. ss IL 70 As IL.
Eric Wilson. Hawkeye track cap
tain last year, ran a special 400 meter
handicap race and bettered the olym-
pic and worlds amateur record of
AZ p.1o seconds by half second VII
son covering the distance in Al 10
seconds. Wilson also was aided by
the strong wind for the first ESQ
meters but turned into It on the final
1o0-meter home stretch.
iowa took first in u OF ths Is
events and made clean sweep In
the 100-yard dash and the hammer
throw.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-26
Set New Mark
in 44O-Y ard Relay

Los Angeles, May 24.-Running in
special event at the Olympic games
tryouts here today. four man team
representing Manual Arts high school.
Los Angeles. established new
world record in the 440-yard relay
Their time was - Is. The former
record was held by Mercersburg
academy. Mercersburg. Pa. their
time being AS.
Charles Paddock. running FOR L. S.
C.. csnne within 10th OF a second
Of equaling his world record in the
POO meter run. Il did break the
Olympic record. however. held by r.
&c. Craig. OF %. made IN 1912 at Stock.
holm. His time was q 2-10.
Paddock did not run In the 1oo-meter
event.
Herschel Smith Of the University
OF Southern California won the final
In the 100-meter dash. The time he
made. 10 4-5. equaled the Olympic
record made by r. c. Craig. repre-
senting the United States at Stock
holm in 1912.