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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11
Youngsters Want Games

Teams averaging from fourteen
to sixteen years are sought by the
Stanton Juniors. Call Lefty" Bal;
at Lincoln 8465.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11

many e Moor e s
that the official
color b e are r
should have been
a centipede. And
it would have
taken three or
chestras to rem
der music appro-
pirate for the
occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11

WITH mixed sentiments DON'T ap-
pear in either the box score or
the summary, which is both
poor craftsmanship and top
heavy neutrality.
Same way with the director
of the Madison Square Garden
orchestra, who is now in a hos
pital with both arms in splints.
During the entire 103 ballots
for President and one ballot for
office boy he didn't get a vote.
Yet he kept those delegates
annoyed, bored and otherwise
awake through fourteen days of
the toughest harmony that ever
crept out of a French horn or
any other nationality.
Furthermore, if the Demo-
Gratis win the election, that band
leader won't even get a place
on the Cabinet. If he comes in
for any political salve it will be
as head porter in the billiard
room of the U. S. S. May
flower.
Still and all, he deserves
something better. Didn't he
play "The Sidewalks of New
York" until the street cleaning
department asked the convention
to adjourn so it could sweep
up.
And didn't he watt out over
that audience breaths of new
mown hay until the banks of
the Wabash dried up and the
gang sneezed itself silly from
hay fever?
We ask you, didn't he? And
what will he get when Ameri-
can history is completed? Not
even complimentary copy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11
SAYS SKILLET"
Finn, Esq.
Best Athletes Overlooked
in Olympic and. Demo
cratic Steeplechases.
By KIRK MILLER.

A MOTHER neglected athlete
u in the Olympic spellbind-
a ing is the guy who hoists
the flag of the country winning
each event. The bandsmen who
play the chronic airs of those
nations also should be in the
total point count.
Day before yesterday the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11

with mixed sentiments don't ap-
pear in either the box score or
the summary, which is both
poor craftsmanship and top
heavy neutrality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-11

Still, these
brave athletes
who haul flags
north and south
- EN- ~ -:
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
ROSE MAURA'S REVU
 ID PLAY AT CAPITOL
Rollicking Musical Act for Vaudeville Healthier

Rose Maura's Revue. direct from a record breaking success in all the Keith houses, comes to the Capitol for three days, starting Monday with an offering that will more than please and delight Capitol patrons. The re- vue has a Scotch blend running throughout and features Hubert Web ster & Co. in a rollicking melange of Scotch mjrt, melody and song. The cast is d large one and is very talented and it is certain that their offering will be enjoyed immensely while playing here. Other acts scheduled for an appearance on the same bill include Little Ely, the juggling marvel. Ely is a thirteen year old girl juggler and does some sensational stunts much rDetter and of harder variety than do most of her grownup competitors Mack and Jess are a clever couple ;n d new and original act that should prove popular while holding the stage. The Walsh Sister, two lovely girls, will be wildly applauded for the ex- eellent singing, both girls having beautiful voices. Weber and Ridnor, big time favorites will delight with their fine comedy antics and original wit.
 Allan Dwan's new Paramount pro- duction, Lawful Larceny" which will be the feature at the Capitol theater next Monday. is filled with scenes Of splendor seldom attempted by the av- craze picture producers. The pro- lcgue presents Nita Naldi as Cleo patra in her court on the Nile. The atmosphere of ancient Egypt was brought to the Long Island studio through the erection of one of the largest sets ever built on the huge stage.
 On Thursday, there will be two big feature acts with the Great Leon and Co.,. opponents Of Hindu Magic, and Mildred Andre and Girls in a classy
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
ARREST RAILROAD MAN
New Haven to Test Out Whether Railroad Company Has to Take Care of Overhead Bridges.

New Haven. Jan. 5.-Test of a con- tract made between the city of New ] Haven and the N. Y, N. II. and H. railroad in 1905 by which it is as- serted the railroad agreed to main- tain 12 bridges over the railroad cut running through this city, will prob- ably be made in the state courts. Arrest Of a railroad official on a technical charge of failure to clean snow from the bridges will prol)a bly, be the means of starting the legal action.
 The last state legislature passed an act which places maintenance Of all railroad bridges upon municipalities. By the terms of this act the railroad attorneys are said to have set up a claim that the contract with the city is void. A former corporation coun- sel of the city, recently resigned. had advised the city to the contrary. as- serting that the contract was still in force despite the legislative action.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Ax IEuNx1r Snrs 7 hmuir4nr Ens,sr, ppplD m psym Lrup ' k . tsts TIA Eyv1e1 nE.

gossiping circumstances coincident tt l the adoption Of that nameless bra l you have seen fiji to call after youi most illustrious ancestor.
 Of course. that letter was only ont ] Of niecture, but now, my dear son ] have positive proof that your wife q hate to call her by that holy rameD is holding clandestine meet ings with another man and l am al- most sure that her own family are aiding and abetting her in this ter rible thing.
 am sure Providence is working through dear Priscilla Bradford for your salvation. How otherwise could she be in New York just at this time and see your wife in intimate conver- sation with a man. evidently an Eng lishman. in the public dining room of a hotel?
 IL seems 10 me that at least she should. for the sake of your name, have kept her affairs more private. But. no. she has Haunted them to the world.
 Of course. my dear boy, not hav- ing heard from you lately. l am not sure but that you and Leslie have separated. As much as I deplore di- vorce l will confess to you that I hope this is true, especially as dear Priscilla Bradford seems to think Leslie has taken that baby you adopt ed with her.
 If my surmise is correct and if you have found you have made great mistake by marrying Leslie. and have separated, I win make the great sac rifice of leaving my home here where all the furnishings speak Of your an- castors and come and live with you in your home.
 Of course, not knowing anyone there. I will hope to persuade dear Priscilla Bradford 10 come with me. Then. my dear boy. I am sure you would find a home such as not even you have dreamed..
 Priscilla is returning from New York tomorrow. A telegram to me would bring us 10 you within the next few days.
 Your loving and forgiving
 MOTHER
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

The Raggedys and the Cookie peo- pie sat upon the soft moss in under the trees quite a ways from the house of Hookie the Goblin.
 They did this so that Hookie the Goblin could not hear them plan how they wished to rescue the Snitznoodle. who was tied to chair in the Cob lin's house, and rescue little Weekly, who was on the Goblin's roof with no way to get down. without jumping.
 As the Goblin's house was a queer little house four stories high: one room right over the other. inc roof was much too high from which to jump.
 The Raggedys and the Cookie peo- pie were quiet, for one has to be very still and quiet and not fidget and twist about when one tries to think real hard. That is why so many children can not think properly: they wiggle and twist about inst cad Of sitting still when they wish 10 study anything And so everyone sat real still.
 Finally Raggedy ABn thought Of something and said, '1 have just thought Of way that we may per haps rescue the nice. kind Snitz- noodle. Then perhaps later we can think Of a way to rescue dear little Weekly. But first Of all. we must rescue the SnitznoOdle because he is tied 10 the chair in Hookie inc Cob iin's house and must be very uncom- fortabIet"
 "'Yes, We must rescue the nice. kind Snitznoodle first" everyone agreed. Even little Weekly would think as we dO." they said.
 Tell us what way you have thought Of. dear Raggedy Ann!" the Cookie lady said.
 Well" Raggedy Ann replied. DO you remember how little Snow stepmother tried to fool lit- tie Snow white?H
 The Cookie people had never heard of Snow White. So RagFedy Ann told hem the s;ory. just as she had had it read to her lots and lots of times in The nursery. When little Snow White vent to the forest 10 live with ihs kind hearted little snomes." RaEEedy Ann said. her stepmothzr disguised herself az an old -cmsn who sold
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

quite right, It will be easy 10 fool Hookie the Goblin and have him come to the door! Then when he opens the door. we can all rush in and rescue the nice. kind Snftznoodle. IL will be very easy"
 So Raggedy Ann and the Cookie people and Raggedy Andy walked away to the house Of fhe cookie peo- pie to disguise RagEedy Ann and when they went. the Goblin laughed to himself. Now they Nili not both- er me anymore" he said. But Of course. he did not know h5z Raggedy Ann planned 10 fool him.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
MY HUSBAND'SLOVE
 New REVEL ELATIONS OF A WIFE

then we'll help her in. You'll have to drive home.
 Gee !'' Into the utterance of the word went all the glad pride whicl, is Jerry's at any opportunity to drive a motor car. And in another 1 two minutes We were out of the yard and on the road to the farm.
 Pm feeling better,' l announced 1 for Jerry's benefit as we turned into the gateway Don't help me out Mrs. Ticer. It will alarm Mother Graham. I'll tell herzpysell as soon as we get in.'' " But my mother-in-law's keen, old eyes had seen us driving up, and she met us at the door, her eyes filled with alarmed concern.
 Have you had an accident" she demanded. You haven't had time to go to the express station"
 Not an accident" Mrs. Ticer ex- plained as I sank into the nearest chair. but she felt dizzy spell coming on, and came into our house. I think she's all right now, but was so alarmed about her at first that I telephoned Dr. Petit to come out"
 T don't think l need him now" said faintly knowing that the speech would be the surest way of securing Mother Graham's insistence upon his coming.
 "Of course you need him." she de- clared. You're as white as sheet. I'll have Katie get your bed ready Harriet, you see to her"
 But Harriet waited till her mother had left the room before crossing swiftly to me and putting com- polling hand upon my shoulder
 "TeIl me the truth this instant" she said imperatively.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

be smooth and without the tiny tough roots covering them. There are old beets of long, slow growth which nc amount of cooking will make tender Allow fonr hours for cooking winter beets. If the vegetables are not tender by that time they never will be and if tender before needed they are easily relocated in their sauce Wash we'll to remove all dirt, but do not break the skin. Put on to cook in boiling water. Boil slowly until tender Plunge into cold water and slip skins.
 Piquant beets make an ideal vege- table to serve with corned-beef hash.
 Piquant Bects
 Four medium sized beets. table, spoons butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, teaspoon salt, tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced onion, l-S teaspoon mustard seed, whole cloves.
 Boil beets slip skins and chop very fine. Put in a hot serving dish and pour over the sauce.
 To make sauce--Nelt butter, add sugar, salt, mustard seed, cloves and oilloh anu tooh oNti a ioM unlti the onion is pale straw color Add lemon juice, stirring constantly and cook five minutes. Strain through a fine wire strainer over beets.
 Salsify or oyster plant is a delicious winter vegetable when properly cook ed. This vegetable requires special treatment to have it at its best.
 Wash the roots well and scrape. Drop immediately into calculated wa ter to which little flour has been added, This prevents the roots from discoloring and makes the finished dish more appetizing.
 The water is prepared in the fol- lowing proportions--to one quart of cold water add one tablespoon flour and two tablespoons vinegar.
 Creamed salsify is delicious with poultry.
 Wash, scrape and blanch enough salsify to make three cups when cut in quarter-inch slices. Cook in boil ing salted water until tender Drain and serve in a rich cream sauce.
 Cream sauce
 Two tablespoons butter. table, spoons flour, l cup thin cream, 1-2 teaspoon salt, Is teaspoon pepper.
 Melt butter in small sauce pan. Stir in flour and cook and stir until smooth. Add cream slowly. stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper and let boil three minutes. Milk may be substituted for cream and more butter used if desired. But in a menu lacking in fat the cream sauce is preferred.
 Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.D
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
COVERT AND CURTIS FAIL
 TO APPLY FOR P. 0. BERTH
Only Five Applications Up To Mid- night When Time Limit Set by Civil
 Seryice Commission Expired.

The time for filing applications for postmastership expired last night and neither Senator Richard Covert nor ex- Mayor Orson F. Curtis made ap- plication to take the competitive ex- arsinations for appointment. Those whp applied are: Nathan c. Avery. H~yard 4. Timbrell, William ". T.. Squire, Frank s. Caldwell and Her. bert F.. Erwin.
 Mir Avery is an ex-serviceman and is connected with the office force of the New Britain Machine Co. Mir. Trimbrell is editor of the New Britain "Record". MT. Squire is director of Junior Achievement work here and is also an ox-servicenan. Mir. Cad- well. a member of the common coun- cil, was connected with the post of flee for more than quarter of a ce.- tury. Mir. Erwin is chairman of the republican town committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
,Me eAaysnturesj EagystyAnn A .4M9seAyAnAy < l1d1e !y 1ek~y Sru<Ne e@

combs. so little Snow White did not know who she was and let her come into the house. even though the little gnomes had told Snow White never fo open the door 10 anyone" Then Raggedy Ann continued inc story of Snow White until the end.
 You see," she said when she had finished, Little Snow Whites step- mother. the Queen. fooled dear little Snow White very easily. Now I be- licve fl would be easy 10 fool Hooky the Goblin by disgusting myself and coming to his door selling something he would like to have.''
 Vince" Raggedy Andy and the cookie people cried. "Ragge1y Ann is
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
By Dr. Clifford c. Robinson PREVENTING PNEUMONIA

In many cities and clinics at pres ent. those who have charge of the health programs are turning their at- tention to preventing coughs, colds sore throats and pneumonia.
 The fight is on against pneumonia as strong as it has been fought in the past against typhoid fever and the white plague. In the past ten years the fight has been waged stronger than ever, and food, cloth ing and living conditions as regards going to be vastly improved and help reduce this killer.
 The air or temperature conditions of your home or office can be regu- lated by having an average tempera- ture of not more than 60 or 65 degrees. The warmer you keep your habitation the better chance you have of contracting pneumonia.
 It has been clearly proved that 1t is a contaminated of warm-air dis ease. Clean, cool, well-ventilated places of abode seldom if ever pro- duce any colonies of ''coid" or pneu- monia germs.
 It is imperative for you to treat a light cold or chill at once. To pre- vent spreading, always sleep alone or in a separate place while suffering from beginning symptoms.
 One of the very strongest means of preventing pneumonia is to be sure and keep a clean mouth and nose. A mouth that is hygienically healthy will do more to prevent pneumonia and keep you on health's highway than any other agency.
 Bathe as regularly during the cold CT months as you do in the warmer ones. The skin is lung accessory and must be kept healthy if both young and old would prevent the danger of pneumonia.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Madge and Mrs. Ticer Decided Upon a Subterfuge

I had intended to make my voice , fully as remote and impersonal as thai of Dr Petit, but the remembrance ot the episode so humiliatins to him foi which he no doubt-and with justice planned me, sent a nervo us tremolo into the tones which uttered the com monplace:
 This is Mrs. Graham, Dr. Petit My sister-in-law was killed today in an automobile accident. and we do rot dare to break the news to my mother-in-law without physicians aid. How soon can you come to the farm?"
 There was n long pause, while stood wondering agitatedly whether or not his next words would be re- ftisal to attend us. Then his voice came again, as carefully suited as e,er, but with a subtle, slurring ac- cen: which infuriated me.
 ''Is Ihere no physician you can get"
 None" l snapped before ] took time to think. "They are all out
 Then I stood aghast. Our need for a physician was imperative. Suppose my reply had angered him to the point Of sacrificing his professional punctiliousness to his wrath l held my breath until he spoke again.
 Tn that case, have no choice he said jelly. T must answer your call. I shall be out there inside of ten minutes
 Thank you" l made the response perfunctorily, but he did not hear 1t. The received had slammed down upon his last word, and l, remember ing the demon speed at which he al- ways drove, put my own receiver up and turned toward the door.
 Mrs. Ticer offers to Go
 "Dr. Petit says he will be out in ten minutes" l said hastily to Mrs. Ticer, whose kindly face showed her shocked sympathy toward the news which she had gleaned from my tele- phone conversations. "l must hurry back, or he will be there berore l will"
 Don't you want me to go with you?" she asked, capably, throwing a big, old cloak around her as she spoke.
 "Yes, indeed" I answered grateful ly. and then with q sudden thought that the sight of Dr. Petit coming into the house with no reason for his presence would surely excite my mother-in-law, I hurriedly planned a subterfuge.
 T am going to pretend to be ill.," I told Mrs. Ticer. Not terrify- inRly, but a--say---a dizzy spell--and, remember, you thought you'd come with me. And yon telephoned Dr. Petit to come out"
 Good 70 she said. "Ill call Jerry to drive us back, for they'li think it queer if you can drive"
 Jerry Ticer. numbering, rawboned as boyishly exuberant as ever, an- swered his mothers call. 1 had no confidence at all in Jcrry's discre- ton. and with an acute consciousness Of the ridiculous figure l must pre- sent to anyone like Mrs. Ticer &C., auainted with my ruse. I rested my head against the chair back, and cor- cred my eyes with my hand.
 Jerry Drives the Car
 What's the matterT' Jerry asked excitedly. Nils Graham sick?"
 Yes" his mother returned calmly. "A dizzy spell. Get her car around as near the door as you can, and
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Reilly Goes to Warsaw
 As Standard Oil Agent

Arthur F.. J. Reilly of Meriden. formerly editorial writer of the New Britain "Herald", sailed today from New York for Warsaw, Poland, where he will represent the Standard oil Co. He was rendered a farewell
 party in New York yesterday by mem- bers of his family, Mir. Reilly is the son of eN-Congressman Thomas L.. Reilly native of New Britain, who is now sheriff Of New Haven county.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

time. and now sm doing all my own work, even washing and ironing, and never felt better in my life. tell all my friends that the change in my health is due to but one thing and that is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. | cannot praise itenough. Mrs. ANNIE You've, IS Amherst St, Charleston, sc.
 Thereason for such letter from Mrs. Young is apparent. She got well and is grateful Recently a nationwide canvass of women purchasers of Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound was made, and 93 out of 100 reported that they received benefit from taking it.
 Just because the Vegetable Compound has been helping other women is good reason why it should help you. For sale by druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
DAILY FASHION ssryIcg .
APRON DRESS FRILLED

This is an apron-front dress in three tiers. The pleated frill gives it an extra flare. Of course, there is no belt in front because it follows the Princess lines. A narrow belt ties in back.
 It's a style that deserves two-fold commendation--for its smart Prin- cess lines and for its new use of the popular frill.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
WINTER VEGETABLES

No matter how large q supply of canned vegetables most housewives have on hand, there are days when nothing but the so-called winter vegetables meet requirements.
 Winter beets carefully cooked and seasoned vie with the succulent beets of early summer and furnish the needed mineral salts for the winter diet.
 Winter beets need long. slow cook ing. The fibers are tough and not easily broken down. The beets should
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Letter From Mrs. Mary Alden Pres. 90 cou Co John Alden Prescott.

My Dear Son:
 After my last letter 10 you, which you did not think worthy Of an am swer. I fully determined never 10 write you again.
 But a mothers heart even when 1t is broken and bleeding-cannot quite cast out her only child.
 In my last letter I told you of q picture which dear Priscilla Brad ford had seen and which made me think that the suspicious might find
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Telegram From John Alden Prescott
 to Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott.

Under no circumstaTRss will J al- low you and that daIfned meddle- some old maid in my house. You have forfsited every flisl affection that l have ever had. Leslie is sill ny loved and loving wife
 JOHN. lCopyrirni. 1928. KEA ssr,fce. Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

|work. ! JuSt dragged |myself around and did not have energy |enough to get up |when l sat down. I read advertisements |of Lydia E. Pink hams vege ble Compound in your books and learned
 aboutit.I got benefit
 from the very first
 bottle. I continued
 kr 4~l<n sf fr~ .rva
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Fine China

Never let your fine china dishes soak in hot water. and never use securing soap or resin soap on them. tnless they are very greasy boras water is the best for them, and this should be only warm, never hot.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
pIasfer Casts

Clean plaster cases by covering them with a paste Of French chalk and water and allow 10 dry, wiping it off with a cloth.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Fruit Closets

The preserve closet should be placed
 in the coolest part of the basement. Vegetable and fruit closets should
 also be situated where it is cool and dry.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Stif Collars

When ironing stiff collars and cuffs press them on the wrong side until half dry. Then press hard over the right side and polish
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
-leaning Coppe

Rottenstone and oil are the best things to use when cleaning copper. After cleaning use tripoli.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Winter Hats

Hats for late winter in northern or southern climates are making n most effective use of embroidery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Gossip;s Corner
White and Red

Bright red scarfs are worn effec- lively with the white crepe or jersey dresses.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Laced Ga,lIitlcts

Fur borders edge smart gauntlets of antelope skin that lace instead of snap in the usual fashion.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
MRS. YOUNG .
 ENTHUSIASTIC
Cannot Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Enough. Sick
 Women Read This Letter

Charleston, s. C.-'9 was completely rundown and not able to do my house.