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The Indianapolis times., 1924-05-27
ENGLAND IS TOO
CHEAP, PARIS MAY
GET DEATH RAY
Inventor Angered by Low
Offer British Make for
War Invention.

BIZ United Press
LONDON, May 27.-Angered by
his own governments low offer for
his death ray, which may revolu-
tionize warfare, GrindelI Mathews
packed his bag in a huff today and
announced he was taking an air
plane to Paris at noon to do busi-
ness with the French government.
After a two-hour demonstration,
held bt thic5 secret and barred doors
at Mathews laboratory yesterday,
officials of the British ministry
asked another simple but more con-
elusive test" Also, the inventor
said the British government offered
him only fl. 600 for the secret of the
ray. and made this offer conditional
upon further successful tests.
Mathews claims his death ray can
kill men at great distances. bring
down airplanes and put warships out
Of commission.
Meanwhile it develops that the air
ministry has been experimenting
with a death ray all its own. a
BIZ United Press
PARIS. May 27.-An American
Navy technician was here today
studying developments in the matter
of the death ray invented by Grin
dell Mathews, an Englishman.
Japan, Italy and several South
American countries also have agents
here who are keenly interested in
the invention.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
INSURANCE MEN DINE
Business Meeting And Banquet At
 Burrjtt Hotel T. Attended By 20 Representative of Prudential Co.

Ninety members of the staff of the Trud"u'ial Insurance Co., of the Ha1rord district, held a business meeting and banquet at tho Burritt hotel last night. Tho supervisor of agcncrcs, Frank r. royd, and the ordinary instructor, W. <, Wright, of NcHark, x. |. represon'od tho homo office. Superintendent John E. Nahcr of Hartford aNd Supcrintend- ent F. H. E"n,amin of Waterbury, werc tho speakers
 Al tho hanoUst. special attention vae given hy tho nom, office repre- sentatjvcs to inc rccorIs made hy Assistant Sour'rntchd'Ut G. F. NacI.arhlan and tic local staff for the larc" rruI"otjon of business in ro,b orItnar1 aud industrial traUoNa>
 Representatives of thr New Brit ain, Trj~c'. N"rt1,n NiJdIotown. Hartford. Windsor 1orks and Man chester branches ar" planning a ro- roptlon for thn "rruIcutjal old Guard mcmhcrs'' of Inc 'ocal agency, Matthew N. NrSkIll and Joseph VI. Skcrskcy, in south Manchester on December 2, During tho month of December tnc Ioca' s'afr of the com pary. has h0on GI}lu 'he task of ! nolIinc thc Truisn'iaI banner for l the rcst of the year.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Heard Brother Talk
 And Enlis ed in Army

Charles Hurlburt of 19 Lincoln street, who joined the army month ago. is home on furlough from Fort Slocum, and his descriptions of mill iury life so interested and intrigued his younger brother. Bradford Hurl- burt, that the latter hastened to the recruiting office. where he signed up today.
 Recruiting Sergeant Hayward re- ports that there are two vacancies in the Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D. C.. which will be filled by two men from this area who would like to take Up dental work. Tho Walter Reed hospital is the largest general hospital in the coun- try and it's training courses are equivalent to those in regular dental schools.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
H. C. Heggvcit, Writer.
 Dies at Age of 73 Yrs,

Ottawa, Nov. 9o.--H. c, HeGg, eft. church historian, journalist and poet, died in Norway yesterday. accord- ing tn cahlegram received by his son, c. A. Hcggvcjt of this city. He was = years old.
 Heggveirs works are known throughout thc Scandinavian roun- tries and on the North American continent. The King os Norway decorated him in 1919 for his church
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
FARM ADVICE IN
 CITY APPROXIMATION
South Dakota Mayor Urges
 Farmers to Avoid Debts

Summit. S. n. Nol "0,.-AH un- usual "prnclamatton' was tssuod 10 residents of this village hy Olaf Mcl- by, mayor and pioneer merchant, This section Of South Dakota has harvested one of tho biggest crops in Its history and Mr, Mo'hy. in a message directed to tho tanners ol his community urged them to take advantage Of bouu,rous rrons und high grain prices 10 recover auI ju- sure tholr stability
 "Now that wc are harvesting tN. greatest crop in twenty years, with prices above normal, wish to speak to you as man to man" Mayor Mo'y wrote. First, pay your ohisatioIe. For debts are like a log nnl Every dollar paid looscns this amount, as it pays the merchant lb" obhor, the manufacturer, the barker,
 Do not go Into debt. Interest viU kill the lest individual in tho com- munity Do not work your life out for the other fellow Renters who pay up their obligations this fall ought 10 buy farm. But do not pay a thousand dollars down on an sS,00o obligation. r you cannot pay one-third down, buy forty acres iH- stead. Land will never be so cheap again In our time, Buy a home. a farm, a means of ivoNhooI for your- self and your family
 DO not expect 10 get rich quick, You cannot make any money unless you invest 1t in your own husmcss. DO not give I'D the >ld cov, ,r tic hogs and sheen. They rcd1tra d luNe care that means work but they never will fail.
 "Your home people are interested in you and your welfare. Do not It strangers tell you what to do. Better ask your neiGhhor nau&r 1} mcr- chant. Outsiders only want your money. Stick to your community. and you and your family will wear diamonds"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
LOSES DIVORCE APPEAL
Rochester Woman Said to Have Condoned Her Husbands Alleged Misconduct and Has No Claim.

Rochester. N. Y, Nov. 20.-Bo- cause Mrs. Edna K, Hall, formerly Of this city. was said to have con- doned the actions Of her husband, Carroll Nj. Hall, wealthy resident of Jamestown, N. T., with motion picture actress. while at the same time she herself was accused of mis- conduct, she lost an appeal from divorce by decision of the appellate division today.
 Mrs. Hall originally sued for di- yorce, naming Miss Helen Miller, q motion picture actress of Hollywood, Calif., as correspondent,
 Hall set up a counter claim and accused his wife Of misconduct with Melvin Cohen Of New York.
 Supreme Court Justice Pierce Of Jamestown in an opinion upheld by the appellate division, held that Mrs, Hall had forgiven her husband his lmpToprieties and had gone 10 live with him. He dismissed the suit and granted Hall decree on the evil dence he furnished.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
LIMITATION or CLAIMS

At court of probate holden st New Britain, within srd for the d5strt.t of Berlin in the County of Uarfore md State o' ronnorueYt. on lhe 19+D day of Eove1r Der. A. n, l99t
 Present, Rer'ard F. Ca 'fucv, Esq tqdre On motion of Harry Ht@traud nj saul New Britain, ss Gd0,u'stratNr on t-e .s tats of August liiust"ard late of Nov Britain, within sad dis'r.nt deceased.
 This court doth decree trst six months be allowed and limited for the rrednols of said estate to oNhiht 'letr cafm7 against ths sanre 10 'No admin 7traf0r and directs that public ro'srs he given ot 'nta order hr sdrsrtlVirg l0 newspaper rlh. llshsd in said New B"'atn, and having 2 circulation In said district, and tv roct tnE 2 copy tnnroof on tNe putur Hgn post In sald town ot New F-t'sn -aares' tLs rlace where the de"eased last duer.
 0ertificd From Record
 BERNARD F, CAFFNET. Judge
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
President and Wife
 Write to Mrs. Harding

Marion, Ohio, Nov. c0--Mrs. War rent q. Harding received a telegram from President and Mrs. Coolidge to- day saying that she constantly was in their thoughts and that they were anNiously awaiting word of her i'm provement,
 The message was read to her by George B. Christian, Jr., who was President Harding's secretary. It follows:
 Mrs. Coolidge and I send affec- donate regards. You are constantly in our thoughts and We anxiously await word of your continued inn proyement."
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
BRINGS S4OO SUIT

Nicola Bellini has brought suit for $400 damages against George Di- bus on two counts. The plaintiff al leges that the defendant rents a garage at 4S Franklin street from him and that he ran his machine against the fence of that property. He also claims unpaid rent. The writ, which was issued by George w. Klett has been served by Constable Fred Wrinkle, It is returnablo in the city court the first Monday in De- cember.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
AttlebOro Man Kills
 Self After Shooting Wife

Attleboro, Mass, Nov. co.--The bullet that Joseph Fires of Paw tuckct, F. l., fired into his head after woundinr his wifo, her father and brother here last night, caused his death at hospita today. Mrs Pirrs, IS years old, who had fled to the home Of her father. Virgin Nrluce. complaining that hor husband had beaten her, was shot twice. hut will get well. Her father and brother, Manuel, the latter 9o years o11, each has tive or three wounds, hut were eaid to he recovering also
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
This Date in History

11:6-Oliver Wolcott, soldier an statesman, born. He was a signer ( the Declaration of Independence.
 l73S-Philip ]. Schuyler. soldi, and politician, born. He was U. senator from New York.
 17S0-Battle of Blackstone Hi N. C.
 179S--Capture Of Retaliation l. the French L'Insurgente.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
AUTOMOBILES
RIsINESS SERVICE

ls-BARBERs HAIRD's. MAssBUsB REBUILDING AND CONTRACT .0-BusINESS SERVICE RENDERED 9l-DENTISTS
 2c-DREssMAKING & MILLINERY a5-DYEING & CLEANING
 .t-INSuRANCE-A KINDS LAWYERs-PATENT ATTORNEYS 26-MOvING. TRUCKING, BAGGAGE .27-PAlNTING. PAPER HANGING :s-PLuMBING. HEAT'G. METAL WB EXPRESSING AND TAILORING SO-PRINTG, JOBB'G, STATIONERY sl-PROTEssIONAL SERVICES 32-REPAIRING & PIANO TUNING s3-WANTED TO RENDER SERVICES
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
OPPOSE POSTAL BANKS

Berlin, Nov. ?o.-The postal sd ministration probably will shelv, the idea Of establishing postal saN inss banks, Vigorous opposition tl the plan was expressed by municipa aud corporation savings banks.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
1OP. (. WAGE CUT

Brunswick, Maine, Nov 2o.-No- ticcs were posted in the Cabot cot ton mill today Of ten per cent wage cut to take effect Monday, af- fccting 75O employees.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Special Notice

The whist given by the Lady Owls will he held Monday evening Nov. 4 instead Of November c0th as printed on tickets
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Special N otice

The Immaculate Conception guild VIII hold 2 'haryesl supper Mon day evening from to 5 in St. Mary's school hail. Tickets 35c.-adu.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20

USED CARS DODGE BRoTHERs- 1923 "B" sedan. 1925 "B" coupe. 1923 Touring car. CHEVROLET
 1924 Coupe.
 1921 FB touring car. FoRDs-
 1923 Roadster.
 1922 Sedan.
 1922 Touring car. sTUpEBAKER-
 1920 Touring car.
 TERMS ARRANGED THE 2. & F. MOTOR SALES CORY. Elm Cor, Franklin St. Phone 73i.
 OPEN EVENINGS
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
EDUCATIONAL

M-CoRREsPONDENCE COURSES .S-DANCING TEACHERS
 5s-INsTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL S7-LOCAL X PRIV. INSTRUCTORS SS-W ED-INSTRUCTORS
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Special Notice

The Catholic Daughters ot Amer fea will hold 4 food and cake sale at 15t Main street, Saturday after noon.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20

Paris merchants are displaying manikins cut from thin slabs of wood instead of the expensive wax affairs.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20

COMMERCIAL CAR-1a?i Ford. one ton open express body. like new. Can mak great saving for quick sale. S. & | Motcr Bales Corp. Elm Cor. FrsukIl Ste. Phone 73l. Open evenings.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Daily Thoughts

''wit is the salt of conversation rot the food"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
FIND HUGE BONES
Discovered in Oregon, Under t2 Feet of DCposIts-2,OOO Years old.

Berkeley, Cal. Noy. Remains of am Indian viIlago estimated 10 be 2.ooo years old have been found noar The Daues, Ore, buried under moro than F fert of straudcd de- tosits, it is reported by ". n. Strong, research fellow in the de- partment of anthropology at the University of California, who, ac- compant,d hv W, r.. ScNrnck, spent two months in the Columbia River valley. The expedition was carried ou under tho auspices of the depart mont of anthropolosy,
 The village was mentioned by Lewis and Clark, the famous pioneers, in 1894. At enc time the place Was a trading point of the Wishram 1ndiaus, whose dosc"nd- ayts sul, live at site not far dis tanl
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
EMPLONMENT

5e-EMPLoYMENT AGENCIES .n-HELP-AGENTS WANTED 4l-HELP-MEN WANTED 42-HELP-WOMEN WANTED 4S-HELP--MEN OR WOMEN WANTED--MEN t5-sITUATlONS WANTED--WOMEN
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
REAL. ESTATE FOR SALE

KFAT TNT ATF TUX HAIE ;8- AGENTS NEAL ESTATE 7o-AUCTIONEERS So-BLuG. & BUSINESS PROP Si-RUlLpING LOTS TOR SALE st-TARMS FOR SALE S7-HOUSES FOR SALE G-SH0RE PLACES FOR SALE S5-Eu BURBAN FOR SALE s6 6-FEAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE s1-REAL ESTATE-WANTED
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
FINANCIAL

is-BUsINEss OPPORTUNtT1Es 47-lNVESTMENTS, STOCKS, BONDS 4S-MONEY LOANED
 4s-wANTED-TO BORROW
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
Closing time for insertion in same days paper
 1 P. M.
CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS
aNNOUNCEMyNTs

i-FuRIAL LOTS. MONUMENTS 2--DEATH NOTICES 3-FLoRlSTS
 4-FUHERAL DIRECTORS 5-LOST AND FOUND 6-PERSONALS 7-sToRE ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
HIDDEN VALUES

There IS a certain value in almost everything every article of merchant disc notwithstanding the fact that it may be old, discarded, obsolete or disused d - somebody, somewhere, can use it and will pay a fair price to possess it.
 All kinds of merchant disc have a market, Household goods of all kinds, merchandise, fix lures, in fact, everything that can be turned to use has a certain intrinsic value and can be turned into cash if just the right purchaser is To- cated.
 The Want Ads have made it possible for many to realize cash for discarded goods,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20

MERCHANDISE W-ARTfCLEs FOR SALE t5-BUILDING MATERIALS S--BUSTNEsS & OFFICE EQUIP is-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS j9--FEED AND FUEL e0-FERTULIzERS, SEEDs. PLANTS '6I I--FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING s.-GOOD THINGS TO EAT t3-HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 6t-MACHINERY, ELEC., & TOOLS 65-MERCHANDIsE AT THE STORES ss--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS G B-RAnTO 67-WATCHEs. DIAMONDS. JEWELRY WANTED-ART1CLES TO BUY
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
LIVE STOCK

5o--CATTLE AND SWINE 51-rOGs. CATS, PETS 62-EGGS, POULTRY SUPPLIES 6s-HORSES. VEHICLES 6i-W MANIPULATE STOCK
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
ROOMS. BOARD AND HOTELs

ROOMS, BOARD AND HOTELS s3-HOTELS .5a-POOMS FOR RENT 9o-ROOMS AND BOARD 91-ROOMs FOR HOUSEkEEPING 9c-WHERE TO DINE a3-WANTED-BOARD OR LODGING
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
REAT, ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 6e--APARTMENTS 6 TENEMENTs 70- BUSINESS PLACES FOR RENT I;-DESk ROOM AND OFFICES LEARNS FOR RENT -3-HOUSES FOR RENT 14-SuBURBAN FOR RENT 15 --VACAT1ON PLACES FOR RENT 7G-WAEEHOUSEs & STORAGE T7-W WANTED-TO RENT
New Britain herald., 1924-11-20

AUTOMOBILE USED CAR
 EXCHANGE 1s ARCH ST. PHONE l76a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19
FIND SECOND NOON
AND BECOME FAMOUS

If you are interested in popular as
tronomy and If you own or have ac-
cess to small telescope, you have
the opportunity OF lifetime to make
a momentous discovery. one that
might eclipse the discoveries of the
worlds greatest observatories, writes
Scriven Bolton. f. r. A. S., in
Popular Science Monthly. You have
good chance to find suspected
second moon to the earth-a COM
paratively tiny meteoric ironstone ball.
some four'or five hundred feet across.
without atmosphere and frozen to the
core.
This strange little body. pulled from
its course by gravity, is believed to re
volve around our earth once every
three hours, travelling at a speed of
about three and one-half miles Sec
ond. It's orbit may lie about $500
miles from the earth's surface. A
modest three-inch telescope should re-
veal Ii.
Watch to see IL small black speck
ever passes across the solar or lunar
disk. If the suspected second moon
really exists, 1t is reasonable to as
sumo that occasionally it must pass
between us and the sun and moon.
moving rapidly across in six or eight
seconds. Reports have been received
ut such a body has been observed
Athese must be, substantiated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19

could be dimly discerned from that
spot by daylight. Far in the distance
were the coastal lands, nearer the Gull
tivated belt, nearer still the little
farms, and the matchless mountains
all about them. 1t was their home
country both Of them were thinking
that; the smell of the rich soil was in
their nostrils, and in their hearts the
sense of home.
Joan, can man begin to build up
his life again at thirty-eight, after he
has missed everything?" asked Ian
caster. after long silence.
''You have proved that he cam" she
answered. But you have not missed
everything, my dear. You are a very
great man. and man with a great
work in the world. Many men have
gone along the path you took, but few
have found the strength to turn back
as you have done"
"Joan, want to tell you something.
was engaged to be married once
years ago. She ran away on the eve
ming before our marriage day. It was
the beginning of my downfall. !
thought I loved her."
His face was haggard. Divining his
distress. Joan slipped her hand into
his.
"Joan. dearest" said Lancaster,
after pause, II have often thought
that some day would tell you all the
wretched story of the past. But /
have been thinking differently today.
was entrappeu by an INSCRIPTIONS
man, who robbed me of everything
that made life worth living. But
there is nothing that would make me
afraid to look my fellow men in the
face 1t is myself whom / have
shamed and Inundated. Joan. want
TO say nothing. not because I would
keep anything from you. but because
1 want to start my life anew. | shall
never go back to the Institute"
"You mean, dear"
'sNever. | shall not return tomor-
row. / want you to come TO the
Southwest with me, Joan. my dear.
We will drive across the hills to Car
rolls >and catch the through train
there. shall begin to live the new
life you have given me. win you leave
everything for my sake. Joan? Is 1t
too hard request?"
1T is not too hard" she answered.
"But it is not right for you"
1T is right for me to leave lining
death behind me-" W
''No. dear. 1t is running away. You
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19
VictOl. Rousseau
copyright BY W. G. chapman

asked Lancaster, looking at her with
puzzled expression.
"You seemed to regard my weak
, ness in the operating room as a sign
Of my incapacity," she replied, little
chagrined that he should have dis
missed the matter from his mind.
Lancaster looked at her with that
strange glance which seemed always
designed to hide his thoughts. Then
his face softened.
Joan. do you know that owe
everything on earth to you--to you.
my dear?' he asked
And he took her in his arms and
kissed her.
That's what you mean to me-" be
said. II can't lose you; want you
to fill the life that you have given
back to me-"
And at the touch of his lips on hers
Joan knew that in truth she loved
him; all that she had heard Of the
mans past, his dissolute life, the talk
Of Ayonmouth, was forgotten. She
OtAAy hACW that SuC lOtCu AAAkkAs kkVt
with the wild passion of which she
had heard, but with a quiet and abid-
ing fondness, none the weaker for its
qualities Of calmness; and 1t was the
most natural thing in the world that
she, who had given him life again,
should give her own life also to this
wonderful, strong man who had risen
above his wrongs and driven the be-
setting devils from him by valorous
strength. Her heart was lifted up;
serene and trustfuI she returned his
kiss.
Il love you, too." she answered.
Nothing Of the past shall ever, come
between us"
They were at the verge of the for
est, upon a height that overlooked
Millville and Lancaster. hill villages,
but now outspread in the shadowy
plain beneath them. A dozen counties
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19
YOUTH MAY BECOME
WORLDS STRONG MAN

An extraordinary display of strength
was shown recently by London
(Eng.) youth. He crushed firm,
rosy-cheeked apple to pulp between
his fingers. drove nail at one blow
from his hand through two thick
planks, broke chain with his teeth,
made horseshoe out Of an iron bar
IA inches long and, lastly. allowed FIVE
men, two strolleys and an anvil, quar-
ter of a ton in weight, to pass over
boards supported solely by his chest
Slight in build, he looks much young
err than his years. He attributes his
great strength to his chest develop
ment. AS boy he was puny, and af-
ter his father died of consumption his
mother urged him to do chest exer-
cises, Which he did with simple home
made apparatus. consisting of single
elastic strand with metal ring at
either end. But his chest muscles
alone do not make him keep his title
of the Worlds Strongest Boy" as he
showed when he lifted an ounce
weight with his ear. Standing with
feet apart he hardened his muscles
and the ring at the end of the clip.
which had pulled the top of his ear
downward as he stood easy, gradually
rose until the ear was upright. He
repeated the feat several times; each
time the body relaxed the ring 1
again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19
JOHN C. CALHOUN al
FLORIDE COLHOUN

SET REJOICE. my dearest Floridl
! wrote Calhoun. the famou
American statesman. to Floride Col
houn, a relative with whom he
in love. 'that the period Is fast
preaching when 1t will he no loI
necessary to address you through
cold medium of letter. At fur
1t cannot be much longer tn
month before shall benold the
OF my hopes and desires.
MY dearest one. my own Iov&
strengthens with each returning day
may II ripen and mellow with q
years and may Il end In MINORS
Joys. It gives me much satisfactiqE
thar time and absence ipgxe no ir
preston on my love f0r you. Wht
mere personal charms attract the i
preston may be violent but can't
lasting and requires the perpetl
presence of the object to keep
alive; but when the beauty of mil
the soft and sweet disposition.
amiable and lovable character emit
lished with innocence and cheerf
ness are united to the attraction
personal beauty 1t bids defiance
time. Such, my dear Floride. are
arms by which you have G
quered.
Floride. like her name. was be
tiful girl and ten years younger tn
Calhoun. But in spite of this
crepancy in years it was love mat
Perhaps this was due in a meass
to the statesman's fascinating q
letters. Calhoun. like many OF
political leaders. found that one
the things statecraft teaches Is
way to woman's heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-12-19
frankie, Set Style

When Eighteenth-century Paris was
still wearing the picturesque three
cornered hat Benjamin Franklin came
to represent the new republic of the
United States. wearing on his head a
queer thing derived from the steeple
crowns of the Puritan Pilgrim fathers.
Paris copied it and turned 1t into the
cylinder which Christendom has worn
ever since. says the Detroit News.
In the Eighteenth century when par
tisans of France and of Russia were
fighting it out in Sweden the French
faction wore hats. the Russians caps,
The Middle ages. as a familiar ballad
reminds us, knew 8 Pilgrim BY biz
cookie hat"