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New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
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started this letter. l had made ur my mind it should be all about Alice. Yesterday before luncheon without word to anyone, my sister slipped out of the house. At dinner time she had not returned, and mother grew very much worried.
 At last she confided to me that after she and Alice had left my room, Alice went into mysteries and said she would kill herself if by any possibility Karl should ever know what she had done.>
 What have you done?" asked mother.
 Evidently Alice thought I had sister of doing, but when she heard her question, she shut up, and after a few more eobs, said she wanted to be alone.
 Two or three times during the morning mother rapped at Alice's door and was told again and again that Alice would rather not see any, one. ue ld'SG tililt, JuSI pclpi C iuiiSh, however, there was no answer, and mother thought she was asleep, She waited all the afternoon, and when at dinner time she found from one of the maids that Alice had been gone ever since before luncheon, she was sure the girl had made away with her. self.
 l told her that my sister would never do that--that she was good fighter whatever else she might be.
 To calm her fears, however, l finally called up karl's house. could not find him. Mother felt better after that, as she surmised they were together, and would be coming in later.
 I confess, Ruth, I was little bit worried myself, for l didn't just see what Alice was going to do to get out of it all. She had virtually con- fessed, 10 me at least before Karl, when she franticaly asked my moth- CT not to tell Karl what she had done, that she had written that letter to Jack.
 Ruth, I'm ashamed 10 say that have no love for my younger sister, and I am ashamed that one of my own family has proved herself so unworthy.
 Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, 1nc.)
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

"The crooked legged man must be very, very mean selfish person to lock us up inside his dark little house while he takes your magical cupboard, Mrs. Mingle" Raggedy Ann said,
 Indeed, He must bel" Mrs. Mingle said as she brushed a tear from her eye.
 If I had only known the crooked legged man was so mean, I would have wrestled with him very hard!" Raggedy Andy said
 And I might have cut off his ears with my long sword." the zumzee said.
 And I might have cut off his ears with my little silver sword!' the Thingum said.
 "Oh, It would not have been nice to do that!" Raggedy Ann said. And besides you both left your swords sticking in the ground back near Mrs. Mingle's house."
 That is true!" the Thingum said. But, maybe we can break through the door and get out of this little dark house!" And the Thingum and his brother, the Zumzee, both baeed against the door as hard as they could, but the door would not budge even a smidgin. Its no use!" the Thingum said. we must wait for someone to come along and rescue us!'
 "I am afraid that will be long wait" Mrs. Mingle said. For this lit tie house is well hidden in the bushes and no one would notice it when they walk down the main path through the deep, deep woods!"
 Raggedy Andy had been feeling along the walls of the little house and suddenly cried. why. here is anoth- CT door!"
 But Raggedy Andy" Mir. Thing um said, This little house only had one door and that was in the front of the house!"
 Anyway" Rsggedy Andy replied, Here is door and l have opened itr'
 Mir. Mungle struck a match and everyone saw that Raggedy Andy had indeed discovered door and stood holding it open. There was a row of steps ledulnS upMH anu hpoh o iO's V in the wall. Mir. Mungle found a candle which he lit. Holding this high above his head. Mr. Mungle led the way down the steps into another room.
 Why" he cried. Here are six doors. wonder where they lead to- He opened one door. We may as well take this one!" he said as he led the way down a long hallway.
 After going through nine doors Mir. Mungie suddenly stopped and whispered. "Sh. Listen'" And. whils everyone held their breaths. they could hear voices.
 They will never get out Of my lit- tie housel'' II was the voice of the crooked legged man. For it is a
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
(A Daily Menu for the stout and Thin)
 EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT

Breakfast--Three large nnsweet- ened stewed prunes. crisp piece gluten toast. hot water.
 Luncheon-one large ear sweet corn. i-2 tablespoon butter, 1 cup skinned milk, 1 gluten roll. Dinner-one-half breast of fried chicken. 2 tablespoons boiled cauli- flower, 1 fine sliced tomato, ? table spoons peach ice.
 Bedtime-one cup skinned milk.
 Total calories, 1o36. Protein. 1st: fat, ST9; carbohydrate, 4ss. Iron. .o16s gram.
 As gluten bread is usually made in half-pound loaves, one thin slice stands" you about 50 calories.
 One well-filed, medum-sized ear of corn means 100 calories and but ter to cover it means so more, so you see you must guard against this tempting vegetable.
 If the breast of spring chicken is cut in two parts, one piece aver ages around 300 calories. The fry of it increases the fat slightly. but well-cooked crisp -roSted white meat is most delicious and harmless tid- bit for the long, suffering reducer. Of course the old fashioned cream gravy must be abstained from. but you can enjoy "chicken dinner" with clear conscience. If you like you might save your sweet corn for dinner and iast eat roll and drink glass of skinned milk for luncheon.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
RrGIN HERE TO-DAY

The Nervous Wreck" an eeeen- irie young easierneE is driglng sally Morgan from her fathers ranch 70 the station when they run out Of gasoline, Al the point of gun the Wreck takes five gallons from 2 passing car,
 Later they are held captive al a ranch along the way because Charlie Mesween, the foreman, wants Sally for a cook, They discover that Mr, Underwood, the owner Of the ranch, was in the ear which they held up, sheriff Rob Wells, whe is saliy's nance, comes to the ranch to take charge of the ease, Sally cooks the evening meal and Timothy, the un- derwood chauffeur. acts as the waiter, "other parties besides us have been getting held .up," is the information Timothy brings hack to Sally in the kitchen.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT

Breakfast - Six large sweetencd stewed prunes, watfes, tablespoon butter, tablespoons maple sirup, i cup cocoa.
 Mid morning lunch - One large piece chocolate fluff.
 Luncheon--Four tablespoons cheese soutfle, ? ears sweet corn, slices rye bread, 2 tablespoons butter. l-2 cup fruit salad.
 Afternoon tea--One cup pineapple punch, bacon rolls.
 Dinner-One- half breast and 1 thigh fried chicken, 2 tablespoons mashed potato, tablespoons cream gravy, 1 candied sweet potato. 2 ta- blespoons buttered caulifower, large sliced tomato with tablespoons French dressing, 4 tablespoons peach ice in meringue shell, ? baking powder biscuits, tablespoon butter.
 Bedtime--One large glass whole milk,
 Total calories, 4211, protein. 4s2: fat, 17o2; carbohydrate, 204t. Iron, .0191 gram.
 Chocolate Fluff
 One egg, 1 tablespoon sugar des- sertspoon cocoa, few grains salt, cup whole milk.
 Beat white of egg until stiff. Beat in sugar and cocoa. Beat yok of egg with salt and milk, Combine mix lures and serye very cold. '
 Total calories, 425 Protein. "A fat, 1855: carbohydrate, 166. Iron. .0019 gram.
 (Copyraght, 1924, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
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magic house; they can never find the magic door.'
 And have you Mrs. Mingle'e magic cupboard safe and sound ?" the other voice asked. It was the voice of the Snckle who had given the Zumzee the long sword.
 "Yes!" the crooked legged man said. "I have the magic hobby horse and the cupboard locked in my new kitch- en. Come over in the morning and will give you some goodies out of the magic cupboard!' Then when the man and the Snickle had gone away,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
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Nhisilingi there was a e0mPlaeeni sound about it that made him se0Wl.
 He waited until the man of the law passed from sight among the distant spruce, then set of al a rapid pace for the ranch house.
 Sally had very few words for anyr hody during the evening, The Wreck Nainly dried to mahsukeE her into a private conversation, but she kept aloof from him, He wanted 10 hear all she knew about the sherift's visit, and it puzzled him when he dis covered that she was deliberately dodgihg, Probably she was incoming abant things, he tiguredi women had a way of getting sentimental when there was absolutely no sense in it He vas willing to bet she was half sorry that Bob Wells had not dlsr covered her. although she had been in a wild furry for fesr that he would. It would be just like her.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Burke.

Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Burke.
 That sister of mine, dear Ruth, is a mighty clever girl. In my last letter to you, you will remember l told you that mother had started to investigate the whole matter of those pearls. (Truly, Ruth, I wish I had never seen then1) I'm beginning to believe in the legend that pearls bring tears. Of course, you will say that they also brought me great deal of joy and happiness, but if that string of beads is the cause of separation between Jack and me. nothing else will matter.
 Mother sent telegram to Jack asking him to bring little Jack over here. I can just see my husbands face when he got the telegram. He realized that it is war to the knife with us.
 wonder If he remembers that Jack is legally my child, and if any
  separation, I shall insist upon hav- ing him. I haven't confded this to anyone up to date in fact I have hardly voiced it to myself until this moment.
 I don't think Jack can refuse to come on mothers invitation, espe- cially as dad particularly wants to see him.
 He will see from the kind of tele- gram which mother sent that she apparently does not know anything about our quarrel, It was a very diplomatic telegram. Mother wired that dad wanted to see Jack very much, and as wanted the baby, he would better bring him himself. That was literally all.
 Dear girl, this is not what I in- tended to write you at all when l
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

It seemed to Mrs. Mann that the youngsters were everlastingly run ming in and asking her to fix cuts and abrasions: particularly, in the barefoot" season.
 And she would patiently wash and clean them.
 Since the war iodine has been used more frequently for disinfecting, though it is well to see the family physician where a rusty nail has been trod on. or other injury has been sustained where infection is threatened.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Lillian's Plans That she
 Told .ladge

''Ths nsxt thihs," said Lillian, agal. on her ringers, 'is 10 figure how yel are going to set out ot inc el'N You've never driven in tranle, have yeus"
 cast g fnrtiRe glance at her Yes, she had put behind her ail thought of the uRWelcome task she had set me, that of taking home wllii me Nellie Faweett, whose hnhshal haunting leyeliness. my husband So admired, With my aeanieseenee n her plan she patently had~sals,nlssed everything from her mind save me mechanical details Of the task,
 No" I returned, with the maiie- eious little thought that as far as l was concerned. I did not much care whether or not l had traffic aeel' dent, If only it were serious ehe' "Rut--if l start early enough, there is very little traffie on the streets ana I ought 10 be able 10 get through
 The searab'
 .Nothing doing. my dear" Lillian said, decidedly. "Ill manage to have you driven over the Qneensboro Bridge, and through the worst Of the traffic on the other side. Then you can saunter down to Sag at your leisure. But we'll risk no accidents One other thing. Mollie Is nearly your size, more nearly Katherine's. Between you. you will have to supply her with necessary clothing while she is there, for she cannot go back 10 her lodgings after any You have an ertra gown here haven't you?'
 oYes, hanging ID in the wardrobe; also an extra motor coat and hat"
 That's all right, then. Where is the garage check for your car? Harry gave 1t to you, didn't he?"
 She added the question at the look Of consternation which spread over my face. For in that instant l real ized that not only had MT. Under wood failed to give me the check, but that I did not know the name of the rarage to which he had had my car taken. I told Lillian both unwel- come facts in as few words as possible.
 That's one on Harry" she com- mented dryly. "Of course. tomor- row. after his usual fashion, he'll remember and come rushing up here, but that will be too late. Now what's to be done? There's no telling where Harry can be found"
 With an unholy desire to laugh. l remembered how I could reach Harry Underwood. was still in possession of the scarab he so melodramatically had given me with the direction to present 1t to one of the owners of the pawnshop around the corner if l ever
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
os BEALTH-- TAKE CARE OF CUTS

But for simple scratches. abra- sons and cuts a healing preparation can be made and kept handy about tthe house for all occasions. Mix to- gether an ounce of spirits of 'cam- phor, "A dram of glycerine. 1-s dram of borax and about ! grains of car bolic. acid. This is a healing lotion for home use.
 If there is free flow of blood, some bismuth and glycerine can be mixed and applied or a little collodion used In covering it over.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
.RAHY s.sH.aA ssRFmE,
CHENILLE CREPE

Materials fer thssC0HsRE season are se decorative and So FieA iookiRg that they need only ta De handled ailh skin t0 make the m0sl stunning geNRS This one Is of chenille crepe with a shiFFsd panel Of plain satin the same s0loE edged glh taE for relief, The long sln0ek blouse efisei is berdeFsd with satin and the under tunie is Of the same. This makes an exceptionally attractive outfit for aftz ernoon tea CT dinner and yet Il may he worn at any hour Of the day and mol Dc inappropriate,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

Mir. Mungle said, "We will just wait awhile, to make Sure they have really gone, then we will get out of here some way!"
 Raggedy Ann soon found a door and upon opening it discovered that they were near brook and walking aiway through the bushes they saw the man and the Snickle.
 We will follow and see where the crooked legged man has hidden the magic cupboardi" Raggedy Andy said. Then we will all rus1H in and take it away from him."
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Free 10 Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers
Free Trial of Method That AnFons Can Oss Without Discomfort
 0T LOss Of Ilms,

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 Me eSpeCially aaRt % send t ta th0ss itifslers. douCh Ches opium preparations, fumes, hhsteht sHokes, ete,, have failed, We esnt 10 show eNeIyoAe st our expense, that olI method is designed to end all difhcull hIssihs ing, all sheeEiAg, and sl thoss Isisshis paI0KKsIns.
 This tree efisI is too impss.an. 70 Asslssi ! single day Write R0s and hfgia ths msthad at once. send no money. simply mall coupon hsisw, Do lt I0day-yoa even oe net esy postage,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Violet Tones

Violet tones shading. from delicate lavender to the deeper purples are very fashionable for fall either by themselves or combined with black.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Persian Ianli,

Persian lamb, earaenl and mole are seen to excellent advantage in the short fur coats that are seen In the August displays,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
II,nnlols sI,in

Gloves of ehamois skin that are wrinkled very earelessly about the wrist are seen with the tailleur or the coat dress.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Ijsed Distinctiyely

Fur is used very distinctively this season. Instead of the bands that are generally seen are triangles and disks of fur used like embroidery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Gossip;s Corner
Velvet Gown

A white velvet evening gown ems bFaidered with luslFons white silk and with pearls is one of the most lovely fr0eks seen al the Paris opens ings,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Sport Goats

Many of the sport coats Of fur are bound with braid or leather and given smart tailored finish.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Badger Fringe

Badger fringe Is one of the novelties In trimming that Is exploited by some
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

Black and brown are the faverits colors in millinery. and coiored trim nings are skillfu1ly handled.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
of the leading french eouturiers.
Washing Windows

Washing Windows To wash windows successfully you must have several clean cloths and not use water so freely that 1t drips from the pane or sash.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
RIacIx and Rrnun

tContinued in Our Next Issue,
Evening star., 1924-05-25
BY GEORGE T.. HCGHES.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, May 24.-Aside from
the developments at Washington, in
Guiding the enactment of the bonus bill
over the veto of President Coolidge and
reduction, there has been no one event
of the week from an investment stand
point of greater significance than the
announcement by the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company of its
offer to it's stockholders of rights to
subscribe for new shares to the amount
of S150,000.000
The proposed increase in capital is
no inconsiderable sum, even in Wall
street, and the company is attempting to
enlist this new capital without the aid
of any underwriting whatever.
Wall Street Skeptical
Professional Wall street, always cyni-
CAL frankly expresses skepticism. In a
cautious way some of the more dar-
ing spectators have manifested this
cyniCism in action, without any very
satisfactory result to them so far. Even
conservative bankers are not all sure
of the success of this enormous popu-
lar new financing. Meanwhile, the cor
poration itself which. with it's stock
holders, is chiefly interested, is entirely
confident. and the record to date seems
to justify their position. The American
Telephone and Telegraph Company now
has the largest number of shareholders
of any American corporation. amount
ing in round numbers to 100000, and
it's shares are the most widely dis
tributed geographically.
The investment significance >of
these facts extends beyond the for
tunes of the telephone company or
the success of this particular f1nanc-
ing. If this utility, the largest in
the world, can go. directly to the
people for it's new capital, it augurs
well for a new era in the relations
of public utility corporations IN
general to their customers.
other Utilities In Same Path.
On a smaller scale, the electric
light and power utilities have been
doing the same thing. At the con-
vention in Atlantic City this week
of the National Electric Light AS
sociation, it was announced that
100000 new security holders have
provided $3.50, 100000 for expansion
of the electric light and power in
dustry this year. These new stock :
holders were not found in Wall
street. They were customers and
employees, in great part, of the cor
porations the securities of which
they bought. This is public owner
shin in the best sense. 1t means a
great deal to the future of the
Evening star., 1924-05-25
35 HARDHEADS SET
BENEDICT 1924 RECORD
Seasons Biggest String of Fish
Hauled In by Thayer Printing
Plant Employees.

The seasons fishing record at Bene-
dict. Md, was set yesterday when
employees of the printing establish
ment of Lewis NJ. Thayer, 909 18th
street, participated in their annual
outing on the Patuxent River. The
fishing trip, which was the feature,
resulted in string of thirty-fiVe
hardheads, the largest weighing over
two pounds.
The start was made from this city
at daybreak yesterday morning in
automobiles, arriving at their destina-
tion in time for an early breakfast.
A fast motor boat took the fishing
party down the Patuxent River, re-
turning to shore at o'clock, when
dinner was served. The weather
during the river trip was delightful,
with the water rough and choppy at
times.
At the conclusion of the ''shore
dinner" the prize for the largest
catch was awarded to Charles Leo
Mellon. This was followed by the
presentation to Mr.. Thayer by How
ard S. Fisk, manager of the plant,
on behalf of the employees, OF a new
attachment for his radio outfit, to
which the recipient responded ap-
propriately.
A vote of thanks was also extended
for his hospitality on this occasion.
At dinner they had as their guests
w. N. Schaefer and Peter Becker of
the outing committee of the Ty-
pothetae of Washington, who motor
ed down to complete arrangements
for the annual outing of that or
ganization in the near future.
Those participating in the outing
yesterday were Lewis NJ. Thayer,
Frank E. Thornburg, Charles Leo
Mellon, George c. Lear, William HI.
Albeit, Howard S. Fisk, Herbert Cole
and Herman Bailey.
Evening star., 1924-05-25
american I. e I. Stock OFFERING
Outstanding Euent of Week
Inuestmnet Privilege in sI5O,OOOyOOO Ne,o
Issue Conceded to Shareholders Held
ImpOrtunt- Market Reuie,Ued.

utility corporations. as that future is
affected by public regulation and
control
Meanwhile, the general investment
market remains very strong. 1t was
disturbed momentarily by the sue
cess of the bonus, and it had periods
of doubt about the extent of tax re-
duction. but through it all there was
a steady demand for high grade
securities. There has been renewed
buying of Liberty bonds, and two
issues have made new high records
for the year
The better grade of corporation
bonds. both railroads and utilities,
have been very firm. There was
nothing surprising about this condi-
tion. 1t was direct result of the
superabundance of capital which
must find employment somehow,
somewhere.
L. 8. Gold Holdings Expand.
The country's gold holdings stead
lily expand, the increase in April
being larger than for any one month
this year. For the first four months
of 1924, gold holdings increased s170.-
2O1. .O76, an average monthly increase
of S42,550.269. For the twelve months
of 1923, Increase in gold stock was
ss13,7s5,246. an average monthly in
crease of S26,144604 The reserve
ratio Of the federal reserve banks
stands at SS.7 per cent. compared
with 1873 at the beginning of the
year, and 75ss year ago. Time
money loaned this week at per cent
up to four months, the lowest quota
tion so far in 1924.
Even foreign bonds have shared in
the general improvement The French
dollar issues have recovered from the
effect of the uncertainty felt directly
after the election overturn in France
AS it appears here, the attitude of the
new French government toward re-
construction and toward the Dawes
report will be more favorable than
that of the outgoing cabinet. The
only doubt has been about the in
ternal fiscal policy, and that is gradu-
ally being removed. The declaration
of the leaders of the incoming gov
ernment that the first consideration
must be a balanced budget has been
very reassuring to holders of French
securities.
Little Change in Trade Situation.
AS far as the trade situation goes,
there has been little change. Rail-
road earnings statements for April so
far published have been inconclusive.
There is little more inquiry for pig
iron but no definite turn is in sight
and the metal markets generally are
weak. Commodity prices show no
sign of rallying. The automobile sit
uation is still doubtful. On the other
hand, business in general, as shown
by the bank clearings, is going on
at a high rate.