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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
SHANGHAI TROOPS
 RESIST ATTACKS
Defense of City Is Holding Out Strongly

Shanghai, Sept 22.--After batter ing at the Chekiang defensive lines since daybreak. the Kiangsu artillery was unable to push the Shanghai troops back in fighting which was in progress today between Hwangtu and Kiating, fifteen miles west of Shanghai.
 The firing started by the Kiangsu forces at a. m, proved intellectual. It was followed by another charge which started at o'clock. There was & Hull then until noon. At 2 o'clockt here was resumption of intense firing by the Kiangsus, but without any marked change in posi- tions.
 Chekiang headquarters at Lung wha today confirmed report of the desertion of the cruiser Haichow to the Picking government. The Hai- chow went over to the enemy with several smaller units, Chekiang headquarters said. The smaller craft are valueless, the announcement said, because they lack munitions and are only able to carry troops.
 The deserting craft were known as the Chinese fleet. The boats were | reported to have left the mouth of the Yangtze river yesterday for Nan king to join Picking naval forces. It was pointed out today by per sons in authority that by abandoning Hangchow, in Chekiang province, where a revolt among his troops were reported, Lu Yung-Hsiang not only shortens his defense line from about seventy to 100 miles, but he has forced foreign powers into the position of allies. Wherever the | Chekiang forces are driven back in the neighborhood of foreign settle ments. 1t was pointed out, the enemy would not dare to continue firing, since shells falling on the settlement would mean instant intervention. Guarding of the foreign settlements was relaxed somewhat today.
 Two hundred Picking troops were 1 killed and <00 wounded Tn clasL with General Chang Tso-Lin's sec ond Mukden army at Chaoyang, near the Manchurian border, according tc announcement made at Chang'S headquarters and relayed here through Japanese news agency The battle occurred Friday and lMukden communique said the attack ling Picking forces were repulseo with only fifty killed or wounded or the Manchurian side.
 Reports from Picking and Mukder show that General Wu Pei-Fu ane General Chang Tso-Lin, leaders o the rival armies now assembled fol finish fight for possession Of th' Chinese central government ar' directing major operations person
 ally.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
PAY MILLIONS TO DANCE
Manhattan Dancing Public Pays
 Over Three and a Half Million
 Dollars A Year

CteT Inree ana a hAII MullOn
 Dollars 8 Year.
 New York, Sept. 22.--Patrons of dance hall in Manhattan pay $3,524,- 63S year in return for their terpsi- chorean pleasures, according to a re- port which has been made public by the advisory dance hall committee of the women's city club and the city recreation committee. Additional charges for coat checking, refresh ments and special dances would bring the total to $5,o00,oo0, the committee reported.
 The annual attendance at the 2SS licensed dance halls in Manhattan was placed at 6,113.604. While the report does not contain a sweeping condemnation of conditions in the dance halls. it includes numerous criticisms. Much immortality and drinking were reported. A few places were said to be frequented by d<ug peddlers, crooks and others of immoral character.
 Much objection has been raised to certain features of the dance hail." says the report, such as the sensual dancing, drinking and the ease with which promiscuous &C., ouaintances can be made. But in justice to the dance hall, it must be noted that these are characteristic commen to all society. They can be more easily observed in a large dance hall than in upper class homes and hotels, but they are present in both places"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
WHITE ARMY TO MEET

A meeting of the White Army of Everyman's Bible Class will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A., next Friday eve- ming at 7:So o'clock with President Walter R. Fletcher presiding. The members Of the executive committee will be present and an effort will be made to settle the question as to whether the army shall continue or be absorbed by the other armies.
 It is likely that Charles Cooper, who heads the White Army gospvl team which stirred up enough en- thusiasm among the men in East Hartford one time, to save their church, just as the church was about to close its doors will be recon1- mended as general of the army.
 The Red Army will have banquet for October 6.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
The Familiar. Spirit
By DIR. FRANK CRANE

Tho idea of the Familiar Spirit has long been used among Romano principal business be sometimes comforting qualifications The idea arises or the that those who enjoy things keeny by the token qualified to suffer keenly
 speaks of those who suffer extremely by going those who pain having tooth filled as others do in losing lmb
 committed suicide for she reason Una he to being bitten by feas
 Some persons sensitive that they suffer the most excruan untouched Often who is simply mperurhabe It is often the custom intensely look with the auiescenc nothing but they fail realize that their ability suffer S their ability to enjoy
 think of deness of th think of of the misee rather anything than to sit still and thn nothing by Familiar Spirit who ndusousy vulthre the liver of Pomeheu
 will not let chew cud, pate If we do employed they turn and torment
 One esospe from the Spirit sleep most of us know the ps of waeness fortunate man who is able to sleep when this capacity At one time he was told that the ready for hours ben said he had better He down in trench leaned his head against fast asleep minute But is not every Familiar Spirit We work or play il b and stick pins in us :
 Copyright by The MccIures Newspaper syndicat.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Saved

He did everything he thought would aid him. in gaining her favor denouncing anyone she denounced, praising whomever she praised, read ing what she read. disapprovlng of the plays she condemned, selecting the sports she selected, admiring the fashions she adopted, embracing the fads she embraced, studying what she studied, and even sticking to the dishes that she relished most.
 It all grew most ;nonotonous and 1t rather initiated against his win- ming his way into her heart. 'The trouble with you" she said, lis that you have no views or opinions of your own" "oh. I have" he an- swered. 'I. think you are the love- Hest, most charming, most adorable and the dearest girl in the world"
 That was original enough for hei
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
She Wanted to Open Them

Darlene. age three, gazed solemn. Iy at her baby sister. who was sleep- ing. Turning abruptly, she suddenly left the room. A few minutes later she returned with the can-opener. Darlene" said her mother, "what are you doing with that can-open. er?"
 "Mother-baby sleeps too long so I'm going to open baby's eyes"
 Lillian c. Lange,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
White SOx Safe Is
 Looted. Nothing Found

Chicago, Sept. 22. - When the White Sox baseball park office was opened today and 1t was discovered that burglars had blown open the safe, Harry Grabiner. secretary Of the club. issued public statement intended fH all burglars. It read: Burglars: to blow open the safe in the White sox ball park means only waste of time and disappoint- ment. We never keep our receipts in it."
 This statement may save the man. agement buying several new safes each year, MT. Grabiner believes,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
The Female of the Species

Most women have more clothes on their minds than on their bodies. When woman lies about her age, she's kittenish. When she lies about another woman's, she's catty.
 
 Local color is what most women get at beauty parlor. The difference between chorus girl and society girl is that the one has talent.
  Women are like mushrooms. Either they're a delicacy or they're poison.
 - A society woman's first aid kit' IS her vanity case.
 Violet M. Leroy
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
His Dish

Lazy tramp (looking for free meal) l):--"Gee, lady,, I'd chop all dat wood fer yer, only me clothes is all in scraps"
 Wise housewife:-"Scraps, eh? You better beat 1t before I call the dog. He's very fond of scraps"
 A. Van Buren:
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Sir Basil Zaharoff. frequently all luded to as "Europe's Man of Mys- tery," is a national of France, al- though born in Constantinople of a Russian father and Greek mother. He is reported to have great possess sions through investments in all parts of the world, and is one of the principal owners of the concession for the famous casino at Monte Carlo. Among his other holdings are large interests in the Vickers-Maxim company of England and the Creusot gun works in France, a large share Of his fortune coming from these intuition works. His name figures seldom in the public prints, and then chiefly in connection with some large charitable contribution, rarely less than 100000 francs.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
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NOSES (By Margaret McBride Hoss)

A few noses are made for ornamental
 purposes, But most of 'em are just Necessary evils. For instance there's the nose that's
 always poking Into other folks business, And the nose that just insists On being blown. I haven't much enthusiasm for noses In general But I've gotta sneaky weakness for
 sassy. tip-tilted ones Splattered with wee golden Freckles.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
The Editors Gossip shop

Summer is gone--fall is here.
 The cooler. zippier weather of this welcome season should be produc- tive of much good humor.
 Schools are in full session. Foot ball teams are having their first games. Business is better--always ir after hot summer.
 Therefore everybody ought to be In good humor. And it's upto you to get some of 1t by being on the alert.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Felt Hurt

Mildred:-"Why did you break off your engagement to Jack, dear?"
 Betty:--"Well, any man that thinks more of a few cigars in his vest pocket than he does of me. isn't worth bothering with" :.
 Herman White.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. B. c. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tlsers with a strictly honeF analysis Of circulation, Our circulation statistics are based upon thls audit, This lnsures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
A Question

A Jelly" of the present time Rushed into a cafe. He turned unto the waitress, And this to her did say: "Oh, just one real soft scrambled d
 egg" The waitress (wicked elf.) Said 'Is that an order, please sir, Or to announce yourself?"
 ID. B. H.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Never Satisfied

What a clever woman your wife is, Mr. Neers. I understand she makes all her own gowns. and such beautiful gowns, too."
 That's just 1t. She makes 'em 50 darned beautiful that 1t keeps me broke buying hats to match 'em."
 Mrs. J. c. Gilmartin.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Facts and Fancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Perhaps Mars just drew near to observe the result of what he did in 1914.
 Even he-man must strain to look the part while matching apiece of silk.
 Anonymity in the author usually means backyard gossip in the book
 What Spain needs in Morocco is leader who knows a dignifed way to turn loose.
 IL is much more difficult to get around the world than to get around it's laws.
 Few of the aliens smuggled in are aged This is particularly true ot the Scotch.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Russia's heart Is soft, She is will Ing to be forgiven by anybody who will lend her money.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Pretty Tough

Before we were married" re- marked the~pretty young woman who had married the aged million aire, my husband said he would de for me, and now he won't"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
WEALTH WEEDS WEALTH
Richest Woman in Spain and Wealthiest Man in Europe Are Married in France Today.

Pontoise, France, Sept. 22-The Duchess de Marchena, the richest woman in Spain, and Sir Basil zaharnff, the international banker, reputed to be the wealthiest man in Europe, were married today in the private chapel of the brides cha teau, Balincourt, near Paris. They had been friends for many years.
 The bride was the widow of the Duke De Marchena. one of the Span ish Bourbons, cousin of King Al phonso. He died fifteen months ago in a sanitarium where he had been patient because of ong-standing mental trouble.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

When you Sc man with that drowsy look, he is trying to get ex- cited about the world court.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Mabel is a lucky girl. Every win ter her husband takes her south for a month or six weeks" Did she marry a millionaire?" No. a professional baseball play CT"
 Isaac Anderson
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Her Fate

Friend:-"What happened to that peach of stenographer you had ?" Business man (dryly):-"Oh, we had to can her for not getting down here on time"
 Oscar Brockhausen.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Greater love hath no man than this: that he listen respectfully to hls friends allbi.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
New Altbi

Crabshaw:-"How is 1t dinner Is so late?"
 Mrs. Crabshaw:-"I had to wait so long in the barber shop" a Mrs. P. B. Rogers
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Brace Up

All collars with summer timidity. Have now resumed Autumn rigidity, They no longer shrink,
 Or disgracefully sink AS they did through the heat and
 humidity. HI, P,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Naturally

De style:-"What is a hymn of fate?" Gunbusta:-"The fellow who calls on the girl you love"
 E. P. Pitzer.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Labor with small q" makes the individual sweat; with capital '1' 1t makes politicians sweat.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Copyright 1924. Reproduction - forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

and the wedding day has been named.
 Nathan M. Levy.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

The thing people like in the Prince of Wales Is the evidence that he is every inch eommoner.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's News Stand. Times Square; Schultz News stand, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Correct this sentence: He Is un- usually bright for his ago. said the mother.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Templeton Now to Make
 His Debut as Pitcher

Waterbury, Sept. Ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton today accept ed an invitation to throw out~ the first ball at the start of the opening game here tomorrow of the three game series between Baltimore, In- ternationai league champions, and Waterbury, Eastern league cham pions, for the minor; league cham pionship of the east.
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 An instrument invented in. Mu- nich shows the courses of the stars.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Close Work

Madge: T like those hugging dances"
 Marjorie:--"so does Charlie. He's a regular bear at them"
 Henry Wollberg.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

American lecturers have tariff to keep out foreign competition?
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post office at New Britain
 as Second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Turn backward, O Time, in your, flight; give us fighters who won't hug, but fight.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

About 9S per cent of those who think Ma" Ferguson will be bossed by Pa are bachelors.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

MT Dawes keeps on dreading chaos but it isn't so bad now that we are accustomed to it.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

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New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

It is estimated that only i05.0o0,- GOO American pulled for Walter Johnson's team.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Get the boys out of the Ruhr by Christmas" seems 10 be mean effort to steal Henry's stuff.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

It is always that way. The finer their home, the more they stay away from it.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

Anonymity In the author usually means backyard gossip in the book.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22

For that uassssr, why shouldn't
New Britain herald., 1924-09-22
Business and Pleasure

If Popular Songs Were Illustrated
 "No, No, Nora"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-05

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. A-The cotton market was reactionary today: and. although there were good rallies, one of which carpied prices upward to with in 10 points of Saturdays closing levels, the selling pressure proved too great to be withstood and prices eased off again. The main cause of the downward trend of values were private reports of rains in Texas. Southwestern Texas appar- ently received fair rains, which extend ed some distance inward toward the center of the state, and Austin. Texas, reported a hard rain at noon. October, after declining to 27.42c in the first part of the morning on the rains in southeast Texas and on several rather bearish private condition reports, rallied to q. .42c in the second half of the morn ing on continued lack of rain over the greater portion of the west and some late private condition reports, which showed deterioration. The early dip showed a loss of 57 points from the previous close and the rally n recovery of 47 points from the low. December dropped to 26.92c, or 5S points net down, and rallied to 27.35c, or s points up from the low. All active months eased off again during the early afternoon on reports of a good rain at Austin, and the close showed net losses for the day of 45 to 49 points.
 Rains are urgently needed over the greater part of Texas, parts of Okla homa and Arkansas and the whole of Louisiana. Four additional private con- -tIition reports were issued during the day. giving averages ranging from 67.5 10 69.6 and indicating yields of 12,275. 900 bales to 12,71S,000 bales, based on the government acreage. One report made the. indicated crop 11,716. .08O bales, based on the acreage estimate of it's own cor respondents. =-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-05
REPORTS CHECK DECLINE Cotton Fall Begun By Increased Crop
 Estimates

: NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Cotton prices declined in today's early trading on a tendency to increase estimates of the crop, but rallied later on areports of continued drouth and high tempera- lures in the southwest October con tracts rallied from 27.74c to 28.20c and closed at 2T.91c, with the market clos ing. steady at net declines of g to g points
 The market opened easy at de cline of 36 to 42 points and later sold about 48 to l54 points net lower, under liquidation, local and southern selling inspired by early predictions of show CTS in the southwest and more favor able private crop reports. Brokers with trade connections were credited with buying on the decline to 27.12c for De cember, however, and the market firmed up at midday. Covering by early sell CTS followed and buying became a lit tie more active on the detailed weather reports showing practically no rain in the southwest with continued high tenn peratures. December rallied to 27.56 or within six points of Saturdays clos ing quotations, but the bulge attracted realizing and last prices showed reac- tions of 20 to ? points from the best.
 Four private crop reports were issued, the condition figures ranging from 61.5 up to 69.6 and figures on the indicated yield from 12,275,OOO up to 12s71S, 900. These figures were considerable above the average of the reports issued last week and tended to cheek buying. Ex- ports today were 500 bales, making r. 509 so far this season. Port receipts, l. 719. United States port stocks, 222,O5
 NEW YORK COTTON -
 NEW YORK, August 4-Cgtton futures elased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-05
STOCKS DISPLAY FIRM UNDERTONE Oils, Motors And Radios Experience Bullish
 Demonstration

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Stock prices displayed strong tone in today's curb market which was featured by series of bullish demonstrations in the oil. motor and radio shares. Buying of the oils was influenced by recent state ments of leaders of the industry that the period of depression was ended, gains of 1 to 2 points being recorded by Standard Oils of Kentucky, Kansas, Ne braska, and Ohio, Prairie Pipe and Cities Service, while some other active issues improved fractionally.
 General Motors, new stock crossed sixty for the first time. Advance in the radio shares was led by Dublier, which touched 47 3-S and then eased to 46 7-8, where it was up 2 3-8 on the day. Ware Radio closed nearly two points higher. Other strong spots in the industrial group Midvale Steel, Singer Mfg. and American Light and Traction, up 1 to 3 1-2 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-05
HIGHER ESTIMATE WHEAT
Other Grains Advance During Days Trading
 At Chicago

CHICAGO. H., Aug. 4.-Influenced largely by estimates that the 1924 yield in the United States would be 67,0O0, 600 bushels more than was expected a month ago, the wheat market today eased down somewhat, whereas other grain advanced. Wheat closing prices were unsettled. %c to Zc net lower, September $1.311a to S1.31% and De cember $1.35S to $1.353s. Corn touched the highest prices yet this season and finished with 1sc to 21sc gain, oats ssc to 1c up and provisions at a rise vary ing from to 90 cents.
 Although black rust reports both from Manitoba and North Dakota lifted wheat values at times, the market was finally weighed down by the bearish do- mestic crop figures which were cur rent. The total production of wheat in the United States this season was put at S07 900, 900 bushels as against 7S6,- OOO,O bushels harvested last year. Be sides Chicago, receipts today aggregated about 100000 bushels anA the United States visible supply total showed B. 29S, 600 bushels increase, although this was due partly to the fact that for the first time the stock on hand at Wichita, Kan, was included.
 Corn was bullishly affected by ad- verse crop reports and by scantiness of immediate supplies. Owing, however, to the fact that December today was 13 above last weeks low point top prices failed to hold. Furthermore, estimates were circulated that the 1924 crop would total 12O,OOO,OO0 bushels in excess of the amount which a month ago was looked for.
 Rams which delayed harvesting gave strength to the oats market despite fore casts that the crop would be 113,OOO bushels more than last year.
 Provisions went up with hogs and corn. Houses with foreign connections were active in buying lard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-05
sRAin AID PRnNIslnns
CASH GRAIN

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4.-Cash wheat, No. 2 red, $1.4O61.41; No. 3 red. $1-S791.3S; September, $1-3O1S; December, A-34AQ 1.34%.
 Corn, No. white, $115h; No. yell low, s1.16; September, $1.14; December, $1.O31s.
 Oats, No. white. 56G561zc; No. 8 white. 54h9 955c. Futures were not quoted.
 TOLEDO, O., Aug. 4.-Clover seed. S1OsO; October, s12.65 asked; December, $1225 asked.
 Aisfke, $10.S0. '1sl Ftz s-'+'-r
 Timothy seed, 1ssTs:. September: $4 asked; OctOOer, $s.75 asked.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 4.--Wheat, No. hard, $1-2O81S5; No. 2 red, 1.34
 Corn. NO. 2 yellow. sl11GL12: No. 2 mixed, $1.0G.
 Oats, No. white, 5405Sc.