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New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

as an eminent divine. Had he pitched on the legal profession, he would have been spoken of as a noted lawyer. Or had he been an author, he would most certainly have attained the rank Of celebrated novelist.
 Moreover, 'if he had bent his tal- ents and energies to the science Of sleuthing. he would have risen rap idly to the height of Transcendent Detective, and would have become | famous.
 But detective he was not, for though possessed of the necessary perspicacity and perspicuity. he had had no training or experience and knew little or nothing of finger print work or of third degree prac- | tice.
 So it was really owing more to his inherent generalship than to his de- ductiye ability that he stepped for ward and assumed control of the entire situation.
 His efficiency in emergency was wcU nigh 100 per cent, and within 1 fifteen minutes of the discovery of Douglas Raynor's death. Goddard had sent word to the family phy- sician. the county medical examiner and the local police. And within an hour they had all arrived.
 Doctor SaXton came first, Though he was the family physician, he had < rarely been called to Flower Acres, for there had been little illness in | the household. When Douglas Raynor began to get faddy about his diet. he sought advice from various well advertised books, and, later, had decided on the employment of resident dietitian. Miss Turner was. by no means the first of these, indeed, she was merely the present incumbent, and was already slated for dismissal by her patient.
 But, being present, and being a graduate nurse, Doctor Saxton i'm mediately spoke 10 her professional 1 ", and seemed 10 rely on her as- sistance.
 She came to him tremblingly, and with an obvious aversion to touch ing or even looking at the dead body Of her late patient.
 Shot through the heart" the doc tor said, after brief investigation. Who did it?''
 To this direct question there was no answer. Miss Turner compressed her lips into a straight, unspeaking line, while the others present who were huddled round the sides of the sun room, gave only aghasi, wonder ing looks at the doctor. . Held by somn fascination of horror. they had all remained in the presence of the dead. Goddard
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all that which had gone before was nothing, and there Was only between US our great love. l understood what you meant when you wrote me not to separate from my hus- band and face the loneliness of life without him, unless all love had fled.
 "Oh, John," I said, will this ever come to me? Can't you see mother and dad starting out as you and I are starting out? Cant you imagine all the great experiences they have passed through? Can you realize how the mad, glad passion Of youth at last calmed down into beautiful companionship that made them seem one indeed?
 Now that they had grown alike in thought, speech, and views, and just as they had now become one, a part of this blessed whole is left here, forsaken and a,onc, in a deso- late, aching void, while the other, without volition, has gone into the Great Beyond-in;o that mysterio Us, eternal finality which takes toll of us all, one by one"
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
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Mean old Mir. sanky thought that he had everything his own way when he and his selfish wife Were in the Wizards cunning little house, for he had Walter and his mama locked in there. with them and he intended making Walter and his mama do all the work.
 But Mir. Sanky did not realize just what fine magical charms the nice Wizard owned, so, when Mr. Sanky drove the little fat sailor ont of the house and locked the door, the little fat sailor unfastened Walters daddy, the Wizard and the Raggedys, and Raggedy Ann thought of fine way to fool the Sankys and also rescue Walter and his mama.
 She told the Wizard to use his magical charms and make the little house disappear and as the Wizard had used his charms 10 make the house, 1t vas very easy for him to
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!, Breakfast-Grapes, cereal, thin cream, scrambled eggs with toma- toes, whole wheat toast, sauted potatoes, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon--Cream of celery soup, toast sticks, hearts of lettuce, baked Indian pudding, milk, tea.
 Dinner-Stewed chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed onions, carrot salad. baked peach pudding with sugar and cream, milk. coffee.
 Asplain. soft. .boiled egg should be served to the child under school age in place of the scrambled eggs for his breakfast. And he will not miss the potatoes, which are bit trying for very youthful digestions.
 Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes
 Five eggs, cup chopped toma- toes, 1 teaspoon sugar, tablespoons butter, l-2 teaspoon salt, 1-4 tea spoon pepper.
 Pare tomatoes and cut in small pieces to make one cup. Put toma- toes and sugar in frying pan and simmer 10 minutes. Add butter, Beat eggs slightly with a fork. season with salt and pepper and add to tomatoes. Cook. lifting and turn ing With fork until mixture Is thick
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of every vintage-neyer, by any pos siblity, does Mother Graham throw any article of dress away, and ths | look in her eyes as she answered me told me that she was far away in sartorial world of her own imagination.
 "Eh? What?" she quered, then suddenly sitting upright, she spoke Iimperlously;
 Richards mending! What do you mean? Have you been doing that | all the afternoon"
 With Marion's help" replied, smiling at my flushed little assistant.
 But you surely must be finished" ! she said, rising
 "Oh, mo- I replied with more cheerfulness than I felt. "Rut thanks to Marion I ought to be able to finish before midnight"
 Mother Graham is exceedingly trying at times but her sense of justice is one of her strongest char | acteristics, and she spoke with heat. Footprints On the Roof "Richard ought to be ashamed of himself then, for he Is planning to ! have you drive me in tomorrow morning. But I'll put a spike in that gun, l shall simply insist upon my original plan that Richard take me Into the city himself. It won't hurt him to escort his old mother around to the shops for one day, and you'll have a chance to rest, Go along now, and finish what you have to do, jso that you can get some sleep. I'll take care of Junior. He shall sleep in Granzie's room, so he shall because---"
 l made her a warning gesture, which she instantly obeyed. If she had finished her sentence Juniors sharp little ears would have reg istered the fact that she was going away, and we should have had fearful scene.
 I waited for no further permis- sion, but sped back to my room, try ing In vain not to feel gleefully mali cious over the way things had turned out for Dicky. He detests being dragged through shops. especially with his mother, but I had the se- cret consciousness that in his own parlance he had it coming" to him.
 Once inside my room l locked the door. and then going to the window at which Marion had gazcd with such terror, raised il, and with my f1ashlight scrutinized the roof Of the veranda which lay somewhat sheltered beneath it. and from which some one could easily look into the room. Naturally [ expect cd zero result of my inspection, but almost at once I felt the muscles along my spine quiver with nervous shock.
 For clearly outlined In the dust on the roof were several footprints.
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make il disappear.
 And, when he had done this. there sat Mr. and Mrs. Sanky and Walter and his mama right on the ground where the house had stood a mo- mont> before.
 Aha" tho little fat sailor laughed. Didn't l tell you. NIT. Sanky that mean selfish people who told hhs always got into trouble ? Now shall return the hard thump you gave me with that stick" And he picked up a long stick and ran after MT. Sanky
 Mir. Sanky did not enjoy being dumped with 8 long stick. so he jumped 10 his feet. and followed by his wife. went lickity split away through the woods
 Now. if you would like, you can all come with me 10 my boat and we will have the most fun sailing all about" the little fat sailor said.
 "lt all depends upon what Wal fers mama wishes 10 do." inc WiE ard said. "I want to please her."
 The little hsuse you made for us
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15o veniremen.
 The girl defendant again was per mittcd to bring her baby, born in prison, to city hall while she faced the court. At the conclusion of the long session she and the child were returned to prison. Her father, Mill ton O. Dlckerman, of Salisbury. Md, and her stepsister Mrs. Martha Frey, who sat near her during the day, did not attend the night session of court.
 She expressed satisfaction with the jury and declared that she felt confident its members would be sat .isfed with the truth of my story that I am. innocent os intcpt to rob or harm Mir. Hirsch."
 She is accused jointly with Charles Oeffinger- of shooting Hirsch, Def finger was convicted of first degree murder and the commonwealth plans to call the same witnesses who testified against him. It is expected that Miss Dickerson will take the. stand In her own behalf.
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Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
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 Dad raised his eyelids slowly, as If they were too weary to open, but into his face there came look of infinite sweetness as he saw my mother looking pitifully old and grief-stricken, coming through the door.
 She went over to his bed and kneIt there. I could see she was :,lmos. al the end of her strength.
 Alice" he said. You see l am very selfish. I could not have let you go first. so I am letting you re- main to bear the burden of loneli- ness that I know will be yours. I think perhaps I have only held to life for the last week because l wanted to see John. I wanted to know that. he would take up the sacred duty had given over to him. Be a son to her, John, for the little time she is with you. l do not think it will be for long" and his eyes rested fondly on the bowed head of mother.
 NO, dear. it will not be long-oh, I hope it will not te long. 1 could not bear to have it long," she mur- mured.
 Everything has been settled, Alice. Leslie and John will carry out anys of your wishes. could have wished that Alice and Kar} had been here that l might> bid them goodby, but it is just as well. It is very inconsiderate to be long while dying"
 Mothers face crept up toward dad. She seemed to be taking from his fast glazing eyes a gleam of love that was for her.
 Then with a sigh, his eyeide dropped, and on his lace slowly set ted the peace that passeth all un- derstanding.
 So gently it came that even mother did not know until John with his arms around her, raised hcl 10 her feet and gently said:
 Come"
 Then, Ruth. inc Hoodgates broke. My mother, who had been so calm. became woman imbued with mar yelous will, railing at fate.
 Leslie, Leslie, there IS my whole thought" she said, turning to the still form of my father. There is my whole love and it is gone out Of my life. i cannot bear it."
 Gently we took her upstairs, and watched her fall into a troubled sleep. after l had given her a quiet ing potion.
 When John came up he found me in a paroxysm Of tears. IL was only then l realized my own great loss. John came to me and took me in his firms and comforted me. Just thafeel Of his arms about me, Ruth, did give me comfort. knew that
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vas very lovely" Walters mama said. But even if you should make if again, I am certain the mean Sankys would always be coming and trying to take it away from us." Walters mama is quite right" Raggedy Ann said. q know that the Sankys arc so selfish, it does not seem to teach them a good lesson when they arc punished, and if the Wizard makes the house again, it will only be a short time until the sankys return and cause a lot more trouble"
 We can have a lot Of fun sail ing on my boat" the little Ia. sail or said, and as all my craH left me for a vacation, we can manage to sail it sonc and we will not nave lot Of sailors about getting in our way and causing mutinicS. You sce," he continued, 'it is very hard ,o fini nice gentlemanly sailors out here in the woods, and the last ones had always wanted 10 have mu' mes SO that they could own the boat and become pirates. had to i;e inom all vacations and send them homo to see their mamas.,'
 T think it would be lots of fun!" Raggedy Andy said. If We wish; we can pretend that we are pirates."
 Yes" the little fat sailor agreed. We can irst pretend that we are pirates and l am sure We will all have whole lot Of fun! Just fol- tow me and We will soon be to my boat"
 So the Eaggcdys and the Wizard and Walter anI his mama and daddy followed the littlc fat sailor until they came to the sailors fine lit. | boat
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and firm. Remove at once from hot pan and serve.
 Baked Indian Pudding. Two and one-half cups hot milk, 2 tablespoons cornmeal. { tablespoons molasses, 1-2 teaspoon salt, t-2 tea spoon ginger.
 Heat milk to the scalding point and pour slowly over meal in top ol double boiler. Add molasses, salt and ginger after meal has cooked over hot water for half an hour Pour into well-buttered pudding dish and bake two hours in a slow oven. The pudding must bake very slowly. Serve warm with cream.
 Carrot Salad .s
 One cup grated carrot, 1-c cup minced celery, 1-2 teaspoon onion juice, tablespoon lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoon salt, 1-2 cup whipping cream.
 Wash and scrape carrots and grate. Combine With celery and segson with salt, onion juice and lemon juice. Keep on ice until ready to serve. Whip cream until stiff and fold in prepared carrots. Serve on lettuce with minced parsley sprinkled over salad mixture. The cream may be either sweet or sour.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Pale, Weak, Nervous, Sick ly People Can Now
 Find Relief

portors are being surprised every day how quickly this remedy acts, It Is 8 scientific preparation especially com pounded for building up the blood, nerves and general system. It feeds Iron to the blood and PhospForous to the nerves. These two remedies given togethet"are the great nerve and blood builders taken from Natures Storehouse
 This new remedy NuCa-Tone, alsp works wonders in indigestion, bloatipg sour stomach, headache, dizziness and constipation. Take it for q few days and you will he surprised how quickly you be gin to feel the return of health ant strength It gives you sound, refreshing sleep and you will feel fine in the nor: ing.
 If you doctor has not prescribed 1t fo' vom, go to the druggist and get a bottlt It is called Nuga- Tone. lt must help HnI satisfy you or you get your money barn That is the way it is always sold.
 Recommended, guaranteed and for sal by all druggists.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
SURGEONS SUED
New York Man Claims S25O, ,OOO Say ing They Were Careless In Opera ton Upon His Son.

White Plains, N. r., Oct. 16.--Al- leging recklessness in the manner in which they performed an operation on his 14-year-old son. Charles Jay Davts, president of the Davis Tayn- tor Granite Company of New York City, had filed suit for s250, 900 dam ages against Dr. John r. Erdmann of New York City and DTS. Edward Weber and J. Fielding Black of White Plains. This was revealed by an entry made in Justice Taylor's part of the supreme court here to- day.
 The papers charge that the three surgeons performed an appendicitis operation on the boy in May, 1918 in such a manner that his left kid- ney was destroyed and his right kidney impaired. Counsel for the father have asked that the case be given preference on the trial calen- dar for next February on the ground that the boys life is in Jeopardy and his condition is growing worse. This request has been granted
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

| the bottom and work upward.
 The first lesson to learn is: Toe straight ahead!
 Then, 10 give the feet exercise, try this one. in your daily dozen: When you get out of bed put your feet squarcly on the floor. Then bend the toes up, keeping heel on floor. Do this as many times as you comfortably can.. Try walking around the room on your heels. Reverse the first exercise by lifting the heel up and keeping the ball of the foot down.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
The Evidence That Proved
 Marion's Eyes Saw Clearly

'H"iSh AsSS saw Nittuty
 At Marion's startled scream l fol- lowed her glance and her shaking, pointing hand to the window where she had gasped that she had seen a face looking in. But there was ab- solutely nothing 10 be seen, and my suddenly accelerated pulse slowed down.
 "There is nothing there, dear" I said soothingly. You must have seen the shadow of the tree outside. "
 "Oh, no, Auntie Madge! Please believe me-" Her voice was a bit tremuous, but save for that first childish scream Marion was prov ing herself a true daughter of her poised mother.
 Tt was a real face that saw, with eyes that moved. Some one was watching us, I am sure, and when I turned on the light he got scared and jumped away"
 noted her use of the pronoun.
 DO you think the face was that of man?" I asked quietly, for I thought that the quickest way to cure her of the delusion was Co pre- tend to take her assertions seriously.
 q don't know" shes aid slowly, plainly puzzled. T said he be- cause-I guess--tt looked a little more like a man. But 1t might have been a woman. It was such a queer face. I cant think where I have seen one like it."
 Suppose we look outside" ! said, still in the firm belief that Marion's vivid imagination was responsible fer her queer vision.
 She stared at me with eyes that we're suddenly very like her mothers.
 T think we ought to send Junior away first" she said soberly.
 For a second I felt absurdly guilty ss If I had been convicted of neglect of my small son. Ever since the awful time following the day when Grace Draper smuggled our baby away from us, he has been zealously and foolishly-guarded. l could zee that Marion thought was most remiss in pursuing any investigation while Junior was in the room, and my heart went out to Lillian's daughter not only for her thought fitness but for her bravery--there had been no question of her going away.
 "Richard's Mending"
 Notwithstanding my absolute cer- taInty that she was mistaken about the face at the window, the mere suggestion of danger to Junior hastened my movements and l hustled my little lad out of my room and into his grandmother's, taking Marion with me, and whispering a command to the little girl to stay with him. The look she gave me held rebeIlious pleading, but she was too well disciplined to make any verbal protest. Purposely I made my voice querulous as I addressed my mother-in-law:
 Mother. will you keep Junior in your room for awhile until I get my room picked up? want to put his train away, and things in order before I tackle the rest of Dicky's mending."
 She was surrounded with dresses
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, FABLES ON HEAI.TH-
GIVE YOUR FEET A CHANCE

Give your feet a chance and they'll carry you a long way.
 That was what Mir. Mann's phys ical director used to say in advis- ing foot eXercises%
 Many persons think of exercising pretty nearly all the rest of the body but neglect the feet. This is par ticularly applicable to women.
 Now so common a thing as toeing in or toeing out affects the muscles of the feet and the trunk muscles as well. And 10 correct the general posture It is necessary to begin from
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--DALs gAsHos sERvmE.- PICTURESQUE SLEEVES

The picturesque sleeves are the most noticeable feature of this brown moire frock, They are of pleated chiffon few shades lighter than the dress, The chiffon is also introduced in the under panel and the scarf that is part of the out ilt. Two very large buttons of brown composition serve as a trim ming and also fastening. This is a very charming outfit for afternoon tea or the matinee.
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Large Clasns

The new necklaces all have very large and decorative clasps and ire quently have three strands of beads where they only had one formerly.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Plaid Flannel

Plaid flannel is very much liket for travelling coats and capes and fo
 straightline sport frocks.
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JpWcied Gowns

Gowns of silver or gold cloth are leweled with imitation cmeralds sapphires and rubies as well as rhinestones and pearls.
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NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

"yes, he's dead" Goddard said, after a brief examination. "I think the women should go to their rooms -or. at least, away from here. But none of the women would do this, and, as Miss Hattie showed signs of faintness Eva Turner has tened away and returned with re- storatives.
 "Hatfield," Ezra Goddard said giving his orders curtly, "csll the family doctor-you know his num- ber?"
 "Oh. yes, sir" and the butler dis appeared.
 '"Did you shoot Raynor. Nal colm?" was the next question.
 No" said Finley, but his face was so drawn with shock and sor- row that his word carried no clear conviction.
 Then what are you doing with that pistol?"
 "T-I picked it up-as came in Look here. Goddard, it's none of your business!"
 "Oh. yes it is--I'm making it my business. Have you no more to say"
 No more,' said Malcolm Finley. "I have" said the nurse. Tt was either Mir. Finley or Mrs. Raynor who fired that shot" CHAPTER ".
 Detective Dobbins
 If Ezra Goddard had followed the sea. he would have been the sort of sailor who is dubbed able seaman. If he had chosen the ministry as a career, he would have been known
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Bead Chokcrs

Bead "chokers" of gold, silver oi gun metal are very much in evidence these days.
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Gossips Corner
Brilliant Colors

Brilliant colors are to be worn for evening this season as well as the deep and subtle shades of red and purple.
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GIRL IS ON TRIAL
is-fear-Old Flapper Bandit of Philadelphia Accused Of First De- gree Murder.

Philadelphia Oct. 16.-The jury for the trial of Violet Dickerson. 1o- year-old "fapper bandit" charged with first degree murder in the killing of Louis Hirsch during a holdup in his store, was completed last night after the examination of
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plaids Popular

The newest topcoats are of very swagger plaid materials and have an inverted pleat in the back,
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Feathers. popI,la

Fringe or ostrich feathers are still tremendously popular on evening gowns and wraps.
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Smooth Material,

Smooth, suedelike materials are liked for the three-piece suit of this season.
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The body of Douglas Raynor is found in the early evening on the floor of the sun room at Flower Acres. his Long Island home, Standing over the dead man, pistol in hand, is Malcolm Finley, former sweetheart of Raynor's wife. Nancy. Eva Turner. Raynors nurse, stands by the door with her hand still on the light switch. In a moment Nancy appears, white.faced and ter rified. orvile Kent, Nancy's brother. comes in from the south side of the room, and then Ezra Goddard, friend of Finley, enters upon the scene. "I didn't do it." Finley protests; 'I don't think I did," Then Mrs. Raynor did it," accuses Miss Tutner; before I could get the light on I saw you both" Now Goddard goes toward the stricken man. Perhaps Rayhor isn't dead" he says.
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There are no greater pests than those who come back after the cur tain has gone Hp and temporarily snuff olD the view Of everyone be- hind as well as-snnoy those who have to stand up to let them by.
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