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New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Phil laughed, and accepting the arm of Ormuz Khan, walked into q very English-looking library, follow cd by Rama Dass and Mrs. McMur- doch,
 Rama bass had taken charge Of the ladies cloaks in the hall, and in spite of the typical English environ ment in which she found herself Phil sat very near to Mrs. McMur- doch on a settee, scarcely listening to the conversation, and taking no part in it.
 Then a gong sounded and the party went in 10 lunch.
 X white robed Hindu waited at table, and Phil discovered his move ments to be unpleasantly silent. This waiting presently grew uncomfortable, and:
 "I hope Mir. Harley is safe" sine said, in a rather unnatural tone Surely he would have returned by now9"
 ormuz Khan shrugged his slight shoulders and glanced at a diamond studded wrist watch which he wore.
 Nevertheless, luncheon terminated, and Harley had not appeared.
 You have sometimes expressed il desire said Ormuz Khan, "to sec the interior of Persian house, Per init me to show you the only really characteristic room which l allow myself in my English home"
 Endeavoring to conceal her great anxiety. Phil allowed herself to be conducted hy the Persian to an apartment which realized her dreams Of that Orient which she had never visited.
 Ormuz Khan conducted her to a wonderfully carven chair over which a loopard's skin was draped and there she seated herself.
 She became aware of heavy per- fumc of hyacinths, and presently ob- served that there were many bowls of those Flowers set upon little tables, and in nichcs in tho wall.
 She wanted to look away hut found herself looking steadily into the coal black eyes Of Ormuz Khan.
 Phil became aware that sort of dreamy abstraction was creeping over her, when in upon this mood came sound which stimulated her weakening powers ol resistance
 Dimly. for all the windows of the room were closed she heard n car come up and stop before the house. It aroused her from the curious con dition Of cthargy into which she aas falling She turned her head sharply aside. the physical reflection Of mental effort to remove her gaze from the long, magnetic eyes of Ur- mug Khan. And
 Do you think that is Mr. llalcy?' she asked, and failed to recognize her own voice.
 Possibly" returned the Persian. speaking very gently.
 With one ivory hand he touched his knee for moment. the only rx. pression of disappointment which he allowed himself.
 May 1 ask you to go and rn- ouirc :" continued Phil. now wholly mistress Of herself again. "I am wondering. too, what can have be- come of Mrs. McMurdoeh."
 T vii find out" said Ormuz Khan. |
 He rose, his every movement pos scssing a sort Of feline grace. He bowed and walked out of the room. ! Phil Abingdon heard in the distance Il motor restartcd and the car being driven away from Hillside She stood up restlessiy.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
NAlGI
tAmcrican Radio & Research Corp.
 Mcdford Hillside. Mass.D

G:ao p. Boston police reports
 g:4o D. m.-Code practice. lesson No. 2b5.
 p. IT. Evening program. |. Bits of Wisdom" by George Brinton BcaI. prominent newspaper man. 2. Concert by Mrs. savage's Mandolin club
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

6 D. m.--rroduce and stock market quotations; news bulletins.
 6;15 D. m.---WeCkly report on con diiions uf roads in New York state.
 i:i5 p. m.--Musical program b, NGY orchestra assisted by Leah namsks, dramatic reader and Ivan strough. pianist with address. \ Few Moments with New l'ooks," by l.. r. Hopkins. assistant librarian of General Electric company
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
CHAPTER NNNIIt
 IlIc Chase

The events which led to the pres cncc Of MT. Nicol tlrinn al SO oppor-
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
No GO ON WITH THE STORY BEGIN HERE TO-DAY
ILLUSTRATED R> .aA1sAwierielp ~'~

Sir Charles Abingdon engages Paul Harley, criminal investigator to solve for him the mystery Of con stant surveillance. While Harley is dining at the Abingdon home SIr Charles falls from his chair in Il dying state. The last words ut- tered by Abingdon arc "Nicoi Brinn" and Fire Tongue" Dr. McMurdoch pronounces death due to heart tail- ure,
 Paul asks Nicol Brinn to explain the meaning oi "Fire-Tongue :" Brinn refuses to cnlighten him. Or mug Khan, Oriental, is q friend Of Phil Abingdon, daughter of Sir Charles. Paul is discovered shadow ing the home of Ormu2 Khan and is made prisoner in the house. Phil Abingdon is brought 10 the home Of the Oriental
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

place IL friends and Of guests. This
room y truly the hub Of the home
| In Il are formed the fond memories
Of childhood. In IL are nourishcd the
tender associations OF years well spent
and from il into the world 60 those
whose lives have helped to be nodded
by wholesome, daily associations for
many years with furniture which they
respect and revere. No wonder then
that care and thought should be Civ
en- TO the furnishing of this all-im-
portant room Of the home.
Skilled furniture craftsmen have
made it possible to produce Alad-
dinlike changes in this room. Friends
or guests call or il is time for one
of the meals Of the day to be served.
Presto. Different Room.
Presto! The changes are wrought
Hidden in the furniture are twofold
uses instantly available when the &C.
caSiOn requires.
The table was quickly transformed
into dining table that will accom-
MEDIATE at least eight persons by mere
ly adding the two extra leaves, which
stow away in the table.
The china cabinet can be used for
linen, china or silverwarc.
The magazine or bookrack becomes
serving table.
The living room metamorphosed into
dining room within n very few mo-
ments. can be as quickly changed
back again.
Even further use of the room could
be gained by placing. a day bed near
the left-hand wall, furnishing sleeping
accommodations for visitors or unex-
pected guests.
Another Surprise.
There is another surprise in store
for you. Do you remember those
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
SMALL TABLES HELP
Work Wonders In Achieving Homi.
ness Housewife Strives For.

The use Of small tables, scattered
literally through a living room, will
work wonders in achieving the homi.
ness for which every housewife is
striving nowadays. A glimpse OF a
certain firesidc shows three distinct
types Of occasional tables. In the
foreground is coffe. table, lower
and broader than most occasional
tables. The second table stands be-
fore the davenport which faces the
fireplace. This little table holds the
ash tray, the books and other odds
and ends which are prone to get left
on the davenport The third table.
which stands in the background, is a
good sized gateleg table, stanch
enough to hold lamp.
A chair is Just chair, a lone, sin
gle piece of furniture, but when
table stands beside it, "group" is
formed, and room which contains
various groups Of furniture is ever so
much more livable than the one with
single pieces scattered haphazardly
about.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

curtains in grandmother's home that
you hoped, yes. mentally resolved, some
day 10 reproduce In your own home
Their memory still lives with you and
here they are and distinctly those of
grandmothcr's time in the long ago.
These curtains are quantity figured
crctonne in floral foliage design, the
eolors being watermelon pink, soft
green and black on an oyster back
ground. reproduced from old mate
rial found in an attic. The glass
curtains of cream-colored net are
trimmed at the bottom with fringe.
The flat straight valance and side
hangings are finished on the inside
and bottom edges with narrow cot
ton fringe.
For the floor covering chenille
rug. in plain tone, with small pat
tern is appropriately used.
A harmonious color scheme sub
gested for making this a more pre-
tentious living room is in mulberry and
fawn.
There are three kinds Of woodwork
which would harmonic with these
colors; mahogany. not too red in tone;
oak, stained medium brown: enamel
finish a little lighter than the walls.
The floor should be stained medium
brown. A tinge Of red should be add
cd IL the trim is mahogany.
4 large rug of ileep-fawn color, or
Il rug with good deal of mulberry,
would be a pleasing color covering.
Heavy cream net, with square or
round mesh. is recommended for case
mani curfaire TntnrpstinC over-cur-
tains may be arranged in one of sew
cral ways. The. side curtains could
be made of the Essex rep with lam
brcquins of the same or of velour. A
rich effect could be gained with over
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

four side chairs offer a real hospitali.
a.. mingled with agreeable and &C.
crpiahlc memories.
Bc,ond the table. the china cabi-
net harks hack to the past with its
golden rccollcctions. The two can
dlcsticks help revive thought of
those bygouc days but here serve their
purpose for decoration only.
In the corner, 50 placed as 10 oh.
tain the natural light from the win
dow. is the gate-leg writing desk,
Colonial in design, Of walnut. dull fin
ishcl. 10 meet present-day styles. The
imported lamp, with japanese ware
base. slkcn shade and fringe, make
the desk scrviceable at night.
Smuggling under the parchment
shade reading lamp. the easy chair
with upholstered back and down cush-
ion. seems to silently invite one to
enjoy comfort within its arms. The
stool emphasizes the ease the chair
offers.
The fireplace accentuates the Co
lonial atmosphere, especially the white
mantel. above which, suS-
pendcd on silvcr-colored silken cords
en3,n. in tassels ut the ceiling, h'ngs
The mirror. also remindful of the early
American days. The sconces give n
pleasing decorative effect.
Reside the fireplace thc magazine
rack gracefully completes the coZincss
Of the setting.
Pleasing Honey Room.
Here one sees a delightfully."- pleas
ing. honey living room. ii has in
spi, alton because sucn a room is the
center Of the family's home life. There
they gather at the end of busy day
10 mingle and enjoy each others ac-
tiyities. There also is the meeting
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

drapcries entirely Of velour, edged
with a heavy silk ord.
n rep IL used at the windows the
furniture could be with plain or
striped velour and the duplex dsmask.
But with velour for the curtains and
portieres the davenport and easy
chair should have slip-over covers Of
the figured rep, in the English style.
Copyright. American Homes Bureau.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
WIDE OPEN GATES

For over 100 years Americans and
Canadians have been the best of
They have kept the peace
and lived happily with each other
without the necessity of a military
guard along the border. They have
set the remainder of the world an
example of dwelling as good neigh
bors should. But this happy condi-
ton is now danger. No one need be
told that vast amount of the IL
licit rum trade now going on in this
country is due to bootleggers across
the Canadian border. Officials of
that country know it is being smuggl-
ed across, and also that undesirable
immigrants from China are also be-
ing showed over the line into the u.
S., the smugglers being well paid
for it. We would hate to see our
friendly relations with Canada brok-
en- off. But from newspaper reports
it appears that there is danger in an
open rupture if Canada does not show
a greater desire to stamp out un-
lawful bootlegging and smuggling
on her side of the border.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
IT'S STILL GOOD

Here is an old one, but still good
one, and we feel sure many folks a.
round Belington will get laugh out
Of it: 1t is related that a Wiscon-
sin editor got tired of people asking
him for bids on printing, instead of
turning the job over to him and tell
ing him to go ahead and do it at
his regular price. So he inserted
this ad in his paper:
ION Jan. will be in need of the
following: two pairs of socks, one
silk for Sunday use; one pair of good
wool pants; six white handkerchiefs
for use when needed; one peck Of
good, uHsprouted potatkes; two
pounds of rump steak; some souven-
ir post cards with local views; one
quart of molasses. May also be in
market for an appendicitis operation
for wife. Parties wishing to bid on
thes supplies should send in sealed
offers, with full particulars as to dis
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1924
DUDE" HELP

Belington citizens who are always
interested in the annual problem OF
how to get this nations wheat crop
harvested are commencing to look on
adrde labor" in a far different light.
At first these young men who flock
to the harvest fields of the bounding
west were looked on as high-school
or college boys out for sight-see-
ing trip and some good, substantial
meals at little cost Today they can
be counted by the thousands and
they've become so valuable that grain
growers already short of help, are
forced to admit they are pretty much
of a god-send. They have shown
that they really want to work, and
that they don't consider it a crime
against society to be caugh with
their sleeves rolled up and the sweat
pouring off of their brows. As re-
suit these "dude" farm laborers are
solving the greatest problem the ru-
raj communities of America have had
to face. They don't need encourage
ment. Give them that and we won't
need to look forward with dread each
year to a labor shortage at harvest
time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
BILL BRYAN'S BUNK

Before Mr.. Davis was nominated,
Mr.. William ]. Bryan made an ad-
uress to the Democratic Convention
in which he placed Mr.. Davis on his
list of ineligibles, and viciously de-
nounced Mr.. Davis business associa-
tons. With the nomination of Mr..
Davis, Col. Bryan experienced mar
velous change of heart, and in an
nterview with a Washington news
paper man, few days after the con-
vention, Mr. Bryan said
"The presumption raised by his
(Mr. Davis) professional connections
is of the same kind as the presump-
ton raised by circumstanial evidence
and all the circumstanial evidence
that can be brought before jury
can be overcome by one face. For
irstance, all the circumstantial evil
dence brought against man accus-
ed of murder can be answered by the
fact that he was not present at the
time of the murder"
Well. they might find that he was
an accessory either before or after
the fact, and the accusations which
Col. Bryan and has followers have
lodged against the professional con-
nections" of Mr.. Davis transcend
murder. Morover, Bryan useu the
expression conclusive presumption"
in trying to rule out Davis.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
PICK z d U P
ADO Ut T o w N

We agree with the fellow who said
that political platforms read Ike
eyes, we have no bananas"
Our advice to autoists around Be-
lington is to say it with brakes and
save the flowers.
An eastern editor says wars are
not going to last forever. Certainly
not. The earth won't last that long.
We see where New York broker
has bought a newspaper. Pretty
soon he'll know the difference be-
tween being a broken and being
broke.
The man who stays out all night
will sooner or later get into the hab-
it Of locking on the dark side of
life.
Our idea of a real news item is
something good that happens to
somebody that we wish happened to
us.
Maybe the reason a lot of bum
actors get by in the movies is because
people newer throw bricks aV the
movies.
A Belington woman may do lot
of foolish things, but you never saw
her sit on a box and whittle or spit
tobacco juice at little boys bare
feet.
The nations wealth is now put at
s2362 900 100000. The last three
figures represents our part of it.
It's easy to find fault, and yet
some of us keep as busy at it as if
there was reward offered.
About the only time some hus-
bands get the last word is when they
say: "All right, then, here's the mon
ey"
New York bandits took $4,000
from jeweler. They got just about
enough to pay their bill for whole
week at fashionable hotel.
With all of the "bloc" that it boast
ed we don't see where congress was
able to build anything.
Some wives never ask their hus-
bands advice in a matter until they
decide what they are going to do,
It's always said of the best Of
them: 1He was a good man, but
and he has to die to get them to quit
using that word "but".
A Vermont man is named Dammit
1t must be nice to be able to sign
that name when you're making out
a check to pay bill.
We hope the Belington man who
always finds something to harp on
will be as fortunate in the next world.
Wonder how much John d. would
have beer worth by now if he had
been a plasterer or bricklayer all
his life?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
oun BooNDEN DUTY.

This newspaper must first OF all
he clean. and without malice in its
opinions and expressions and it must,
at all times, devote itself nnflinehing-
Iy and fearlessly to the public service
in the interests of the masses OF the
people.
Ut must always combat evil and M
justice.
1t must always 6ght for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate conceptions
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfish devotion, for
the achievement of the finest IDEALS
Of every high purpose, Of every en-
terprise, of every step in the march
Of progress. IL
Ii must stand for good govern
ment, freedom, equality, the pubic
welfare, civic and true patriotism
and lupdying love Of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
Who Was Right

An Irishman said: Last night at
two o'clock in the marnin' whin |
was walkin' up and down the flure
wild me bare feet on the oil-cloth,
wild cryin' child on aich arm, /
couldn't help but remember that me
father wanted me to be a priest,
but | thought knew better than
he did,"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
The Twenty-third Psalm Up to Date

The secondhand car is my Jonah.
/ shall not want another.
It maketh me to lie down in the
mud beneath it.
1t leadeth me beside trouble con-
tinually.
1t restoreth my bad habits.
1t leadeth me in the paths of bank
ruptcy for its upkeep.
Yea, though / walk through the
valley of the shadow of despair, ]
will fear no greater evil.
For thou art with me.
Thy torsion rods and thy crank
shaft, they tortue me.
Thou makest money of me in
the presence of mine enemies.
Thou anointest my head with dirty
oil.
My cup of woe rroleth over.
Surely calamity and misfortune
will follow me all the days that
own you.
And I shall dwell in the house
of insanity forever.-Seleeted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
LieI1t and Darkness

A candle is not lighted for itself;
neither is a man. The light tina:
serves self only is no true light, its
one virtue A. that it Will soon go out.
Light unshared is darkness
George Macdonald
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
Never Too Late

Hospital Nurse: "You wish to see
the young man injured in the motor
accident. You are the lady he was
WITH"
Gwendoline: Eyes, l thought it
would be only fair to give him the
kiss he was trying for"-London HUI
morist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
PRAYER as a Weapon

Prayer is strong wall and fortress
of the church; it is a goodly Christians
weapon, which no man knows nor
finds but he who has the spirit of
grace and Of Martin Luther.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

WALTON TAKES LEAD IN RACE
Oklahoma City, Aug 81. c Wal
ton, deposed governor, early tonight
took the lead in the race for the IN
tied State senate.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07
Lesson for August 10
FIRST MIRACLE OF JESUS

LESSON TExT-John 2:1-11.
GOLDEN TExT-"Whatsoever He
saith unto you, do it."-John 2:5.
PRIMARY T0PIC-Jesus at We'd
ding.
JUNIOR ToPIc-The Miracle at
Cana.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC--How Jesus Adds to Joy.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Jesus EnrichinE Social Life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

The funniest thing we have seen
for the past few years, was newly
bobbed hair woman, Monday, trying
to tie up the imaginary fallen hairs
on her shaved neck.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

count for cash and self-addressed en-
velope for reply in case bid is accept
ed"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

Rooming House for sale. Ia Rooms
of furniture well furnished, will give
possession at once.
Mrs. E. B. WILSON
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

Entered as second-class matter,
June 10, 1912, at the post office at
Belington, w. Va, under the act OF
March 8, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-07

We will not be responsible for the
views of our correspondents.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
GUESSING CONTEST
RESULTS FRIDAY
Wardman Park Hotel Management
Receiving Varied Replies to
Broadcasting.

The winner of the wardman Park
Hotel management's novel guessing 9
contest for broadcast listeners will be
announced Friday night during the
concert by Irving Boernstein's Or
chestra, which will be broadcast by
wCAP.
The hotel management offered two
prizes, one for $25 and the other for
$40, for the listener in who guessed
how many radio fans were listening
in on the dance selections by Boern-
STEMS Orchestra. The replies to the
announcement were to determine the
number who listened-in.
Within the last several days both
wCAp and the hotel management
have been literally swamped with en-
tries from all sections of the country.
The wide range OF estimates submit
ted by the contestants Is interesting.
ing.
For instance, one radio fan in
Maysville, N. Y, placed his estimate
at 13,013.o13. His nearest competitor
for the high mark was a local en-
thusiast. who submitted 1,5l3.313.
Other figures range from minimum
Of 800 to q maximum of $4,000.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
RADIO NEWS

WRCs microphone In the Tivoli
Theater will be called TO duty for the
second time tonight. The early part
of the Voice of the Capitars" pro-
gram will be broadcast direct from
Harry Crandall's new amusement
palace at 14th street and Park road,
opening with an overture, The Merry
Wives of Windsor" and the ballet
advertisement by the TiyoH Orohes-
ira, under the direction of Bailey
Alart. Another feature which WRC
will pick up" from the Tivoli is
Songs of the South" sung by Charles
Z. Gallagher. the famous American
basso of the Chicago opera Company
Second Assistant Postmaster Cen
liam Vile, WRC's political observer,
will make the only addresses on
WRC's broadcasting schedule. Mr..
Henderson will talk on The Air Mail
Service.
The United States Army Band Or
chestra, with William J. Stannard
welding the baton, will close the
program with a concert. Other
musical numbers preceding this con-
cert include violin recital by Will
riette Coquelet, lyric soprano, and a
violin recital by George Flemer.
The use of resonance wave coils in
radio transmission and reception will
be described by Mai. j. O. Mauborgne
OF the Signal Corps at a meeting of
the Washington section of the Insti-
tute of Radio Engineers, IN room 7o4,
Department of Commerce building
10Th street and. Pennsylvania avenue
tonight at s o'clock. This will be the
first meeting of the Washington sec
ton since the war. II is open to all
members of the Institute of Radio
Engineers living in Washington or
vicinity, their friends and others who
are interested.
n. r. THOMPSON. 30 Williams lane
Chevy Chase, Md, writes:
"On Saturday, April IL. between 8
and Sis pm, I was listening to a
man who was lectur1ng on constitu-
tional electoral subjects. Congress