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New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
The Excitement Katie Felt Over
 a Chinese Visitor

"Oh, Missis Graham, could you come by the keetchen NuAce?"
 katie's voice and her dancing eyes showed excitement, and with a de- precating little nod to Dicky fol- lowed my volatile little maid from the library. Secretly l was much relieved at the opportunity to get away from the discussion of the changes Dicky had proposed in our schedule of living. l wished time 10 null over the suspicion which had come to me that all was not right with our finances, and l certainty could not consider the question with Dicky in the offing.
 "Is there anything the matter Katie?" l asked, as l hastened my footsteps to suit her swift ones.
 ''No, notings," she returned; "only someungs qvecr, Dot laundry man he coon out here, ask to see you about wash. Now, " he coon? l nefer see Chink leave laundry be- fore. Vot you tink? He planning carry somebody off to Chinatown maybe?"
 How silly, Katie" I rejoined, with the private notation that if my little maid did not curb her fertile imagination in its favorite pastime of applying her idolized movie reels to her everyday life we sometimes should find ourselves in most IT. diculous situation of her blundering. But l felt my own curiosity stir as entered the kitchen and saw the familiar stumpy figure of the Chinese laundryman who had done our fiat work ever since we moved to the farm.
 'Indeed, Like It."
 He was standing respectfully near the door, and as I entered his eyes, with the absolute lack of expression to which centuries of repression has drilled his race, looked at me fixedly and continued their. stolid gaze as long as he stayed.
 How do,' he said laconlcally as I greeted him. And then, with a quick out thrust of his hands. You good customer. You like?"
 He had put into my hands a most Exquisite little round jar, which ] knew from my expsgience of orien- tai shops contained"a favorite deli cacy of mine-preserved ginger.
 "Oh, indeed, I like it." ex- claimed sincerely, and. then hesitat- ed for a second.
 Did he mean to give it to me or was he trying to make a sale? ] knew that I should mortally offend him if the former supposition were correct and I should offer hin money for 1t. Fortunately, he came
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
COOLIDGE RADIO TALK

Washington, Oct 1l.--President Coolidge had fairly light progrnm today after J strenuous week oc- cupied by business, some political discussions and two days .: world series baseball. Late in thed ay he will speak over the radio to employcs of the Heinz company, who will banquet in various cities at an an- niyersary celebration. Next We'd nesday Mr. Coolidge will speak here at the unveiling of the statue 10 Bishop Francis Asbury of the Meth odist Episcopal church.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

to my rescue. from accident or de- sign, could not tell which.
 Take it," he said, stepping back. Tt yours"
 l know better than to protest and thanked him prolusely.
 sometime maybe you come down see shop" he said hopefully. "All hx up these in window, more things"
 Katie Imagination Leaps
 Indeed, l shall come down very soon," l said enthusiastically, for in Dickys ridiculous parlance l am "completely bugs" about the attrac- tive Oriental trinklets which the Chinese shops display, Have you real Chinese tea for sale?"
 He smiled. with the effect of hav- ing answered the jerk of string.
 "Very nice" he said with careful enunciation. Then, with rather abrupt good by" he turned and plodded his way out of the kitchen.
 Katie flew past me to the window as he closed the door.
 "Vot you tink?" she queried ex- citedly. Dot Chink. he coon in automobile; big yun."
 "Why shouldn't he, Katie" asked.
 "Oh, you tink eferyting always all right" she said, tossing her head But you know vot l tink?"
 "Tell me" I said smiling.
 T tinI dis all vun great beeg bluff," she said. Wy should he coon way out here init nice ting foI you? He no do dot for oder custo' mers."
 In obedience to sudden. curiou: impulse I hurried out of the room with an admonition to Katie to wal until l returned. In my own room with the door closed, l took dowr the telephone receiver, called two women I knew were customers O the laundry, and from them, il off-hand fashion, verified the state ment of the laundryman that he hac i installed tea and curios in his shop Both of them had received presents of ginger jars. and I went back tt Katie triumphantly.
 You mustn't let your dramati ideas run away with you, Katie" said smilingly. "He has started ; shop and he is distributing >he jar to his customers"
 T no care" he muttered stub bornly. Dot makes eet all more bluff. Always in movies und play. Chink he do dot feex ting so efeNrybody have same und vul dey want won't suspect. I tell you dot old devil shoost wanted chance to look you ofer so he could tel somebody else shoost how vol look, den dey coon kidnsp you You see,'
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
THE SEA HAWK
 PALACE FEATURE
Said to Be a Decided Innovation
 in PhOt0Play

Hcraldcd as the greatest sea drama ever filmed, Frank Lloyds produc- ton of "The Sea Hawk" First Ma tional picture version of the popular novel by Rafael Sabatini, is sched- uled to begin it's showing at the Pal ace theater Sunday for one entire week.
 Filmed for the most part on the sea on four ships of Sixteenth Century design. rowed by hundreds of galley slaves, and replete with stirring action and sacrifice and romance, The Sea Hawk" like Mr. Lloyd's first independent pros duction, Black Oxen" is said to be decided innovation in photo plays.
 Milton Stills Is seen as Sir Oliver Tressilian, later Sakr-e Bahr, com mander of Algerian pirates and called "the hawk of the sea" Enid Bennett, who will long be remem- bcred for her dainty Maid Marian in Robin Hood" essays the part or Rosamund Godolphin, Sir Divers fiancee. Lloyd Hughes, playing his first character role, assumes the character, of Lionel. Sir Divers brother, and Wallace Mcdonald plays Master Peter Rosamund's s brother.
 Marc MacDcrmott, recently seen in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall," plays Sir John KilligreS, guardian to Rosamund and Peter, and Wallace Beery is said to give a decided touch of realism to the pirate Jasper Leigh. Frank Cur rier plays Asad-ed- Din, the aIed basifa of Algers, and others in the large cast are Kathleen Key, Mme Medea Radzina, late of the Moscow Art theater; Christine Montt daugh- ter of the Chilean president Fred
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

morning at 10 o'clock at st Joscph's church. Miss Fanny Ferony of New York city will Dc maid of honQr and the bridesmaids will be the Misses Mary Corazzo. Clara Genpett and Frances lterony Of New York. Mss Evelyn Gennctt will be flower girl and Edward Gennett ring bearer.
 The best man sill be Joseph Ferohy and the ushers Charles Nesta, James Balocke and Donald Court ney. Following the ceremony n re- ception will be held at Marchigan hall
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
-FABLEs ON HEAITH-- CHILDHOOD PROBLEMS
FABLES ON HEALTH

modern mother must teach her chill dren to face the trying moments of life and to tell them they can be wrong as well as right.
 How much development of future character lies in these moments be- tween mother and child can never be estimated, but it is now a scien- tifc fact that if a child can be placed squarely against the petty difficulties of his young life and see them through, he will be much bet ter prepared to face .the major diff culties.
 Parents should think this over and act accordingly
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

Do you teach your boys and girls to face brayely the minor difficult ties of which childhood is full?
 It is one of the most important functions of parent, and one of the most neglected.
 The average mother complex" grows out of the protective instipct of the mother. It is the mother fin- stinct to protect the child from all the bumps of the world, to take the child's part under all circumstances and to keep it away from the reali- ties of life.
 As science penotrates human re- actions it is made plain that the
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

home with them.
 And, as this vas Just what the Wizard had wanted, il made him very happy and he agreed 10 live there.
 When Raggedy Ann and Eaggedy Andy and all had gone into the house to see just how nice every thing was, they heard noise out in front near the cream puff bushes and when Raggedy Ann went 10 the window and peeped out who should she see but MT, and Mrs. Sanky: each with large basket.
 The two mean creatures were just picking the cream puffs as fast as
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
SULPHUR CLEARS
 ROUGH, RED SKIN
Face, Neck and Arms Easily Made
 smooth. Says specialist.

Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying little Men Sulphur, declares noted skin specialist. Because of its germ de- stroying properties, this sulphur preparation begins al once to soothe irritatcd skin and heal eruptions such as rash, pimpss and ring worm,
 It seldom fails to remove the tor nlcnt and disfgurcment, and you do not have to walk for relief from embarrassment. mp.r m nt quickly shows. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtaIn a small jar Of Mentho- Sulphur from any good druggist and use it like cold cream.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

AS soon as the Wizard had Com- hleted the cunning little house fer Walters mama and daddy, he told Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the others that they could bor- row his magic charms and wish a lot of pretty things in the cunning little house.
 So Raggedy Ann wished for lovely little piano which went 'tinkcrtinkle" when you played up on it.
 And everyone took turns wishing for lovely things.
 And the cunning little house was so nice, Walters mama and daddy invited the Wizard to mako his
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Letter from John Alden Prescott to M Sydney Carton, Continued.

Sydney Carton, Continued.
 "No, my dear boy" continued my father-in-law, T would not think of saddling my great business on Karl Whitney. It would absolutely sub merge him. He couldn't possibly swim out. It would, shorten his life as well as make it unbearable as long as he lived.
 You, John, are different. You like to achieve. You're aggressiNr, and a little bit vain and conceited. You're apt to think that your way is the only way. You will take up the responsibilities that l am hand ing over to you and glory in them.
 T have made you the eXecutor of my will, and named you as man. ager of the steel plant. Because of this I have arbitrarily fixed your salary, until the death of my wife, at least, at fifty thousand dollars a year. To Alice, my wife, will be given the income of one-third of all my investments. The home is al- ready hers, as is the camp in the Adirondacks.
 The other two-thirds will be di- vided into thirds, one of which will so to Alice. one 10 Leslie, and one third to little Jack. Alice really does n6 need any of my wealth, as Karl has probably settled d mil lion dollars on her-he told me he was going to when he asked me to give him my youngest daughter. However, that seemed to ma to be about the best arrangement l can make now.
 "Of course, you understand 10 per cent of my income has always been put aside for charity, and this will go on, as song as the business is held in trust, which will be until the death of my wife.
 My boy. I am asking a great deal of you. l am asking you to work for your wife and your child ---or children, ] might say-because
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
pA,t,y FAsuIoN sEnvi0R--
SIMPLICITY IN LINES

A most attractive evening frock Is this one of flesh colored satin embroidered with crystal @ads An unusual note of interest is the bow of coral colored velvet that Is also embroidered and beaded, The lines have the simplicity that fashion demands.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
10000 ARE LET 60
French Cabinet Today Decides to Drop This Number of Civil Em- ploycs From Payroll.

Paris, Oct 1l.-A reduction ot 20, O,OOO in the governments list or civil employees was decided at a cabinet meeting today. At the same time 1t was agreed to raise the pay of ali the functionaries who were promised raises by Premier Herrlot in his election campaign.
 The government has offered to es- tablish the basic pay of $500 francs yearly for its employees, but more than a million of the workers have reminded the premier that he is on record as pledging 6'OOO- franc minimum and they have threatened to strike, if necessary, to enforce their demands.
 Premier Herriot proposed re- gently that all government office workers put in eight hours a day instead of seven, but it is unknown whether the government will insist upon this.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Gossip:s Corner
Lots of Flowers

Flowers are seen everywhere on the fall frocks from the small em- broidered nosegays on the lapels of the tailored costumes to the corsages of natural orchids. Camellias, roses, orchids and combinations of small flowers are popular
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Breakfast Goats

Changeable taffetas and satins are made into the most attractive break fast coats that are padded and quilted and lined with soft white wool.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
ANAsTASIoN-FERONY,

The wedding of Miss Mary Ferony, daughter of Mir. and Mrs Gerard Ferony of 1S6 South Main street, and James Anastasion of S6 Pearl Court, will take place Monday
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Odd Ends Useful

Take the odd ends of salt pork and bacon that are left after slicing and add them to peas or beans for soup,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Paiama Material

Sateen of very good quality is used for pajama suits, frightened up by ribbon bindings or wool em- broidery.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Latest Fad

Perfumes to match different out fits one of the latest fads advo- cated by Paris.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Beaver Cloth

Beaver cloth hats are new this season and expected to be close rival for felt and velvet.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Ciyet Cat

Civet cat is very popular fur for collars and cuffs this season, and it looks very dashing with a wrap.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Evening ErOcks

The newest evening frocks fea- lures several kinds of lace in the same gown.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Printed Velvet

The blouse of printed velvet band. ed with fur is usually sleeveless and worn beltless
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11
Velvet Tunics

Velvet tunics are very much liked with narrow skirts of satin or dull crepe.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

Keep Hats Clean
 After each wearing brush your
 hat carefully or wipe it free from any dust it may have accumulated.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-11

Many find 1t profitable to keep in close touch with the Want Ads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
fire
DOES HEAVY
DAMAGE
Flour Mill Loss Is $4,000
and Power Plant Is Out
Of Commission

Efforts Of a bucket brigade, com
posed of all the available persons in
the little town of Oecoquan, two
miles south Of the District work
house, yesterday failed to check a
fire which destroyed the electric
power plant and the Jenny Brothers
flour mill. The damage to the mill
Is estimated at $4,000, one-fifth Of
which is covered by insurance. The
damage to the electric plan has not
yet been established.
v The fire, its cause unknown, broke
out yesterday afternoon anil began
q headlong destruction OF the town
despite the efforts of the bucket
brigade.
A call for assistance was sent to
Alexandria, and Columbia Engine
Company, No. 4, responded. When
the firemen from this city arrived,
both buildings were entirely under
control of the flames and thu men
concentrated their work on checking
the flames.
All electrical power in the town
Is shut off and the citizens are using
oil lamps and candles to light their
homes.
The flour mill, which is owned by
II. M. and ]. B, Jenney, has Teen
IN the possession Of the family for
three generations, and was one Of
the main business Of the city.
No plans are contemplated as vet
for the rebuilding OF either the mill
Or the electric plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
C0LVIN
FOUND DEAD
IN BED
18th St. Grocer Discovered
by Partner in Gas-FiIIed
Apartment

Charles Colvin, forty-seven years
old, a grocer, was found dead in
bed this morning in his apartment,
1O7. 1898 Fourteenth street north
west. Illuminating gas. escaping
from an open Jet on the kitchen
stove. filled the room.
The body was discovered by Frank
Dtemer. Colyin's partner, in his store
at 2740 Fourteenth street northwest.
Diemer came to the apartment to
get the store keys and detected the
odor Of gas. He found his part
ner's body in bed.
am sure Mr.. Colvin's death was
accidental" he said. II believe Mr..
Colvin turned the gas on by acct.
dent, and went to bed. I know OF
no reason why he should take bis
life"
Mr.. Colvin, who had been in the
grocery business on Fourteenth
street for more than twenty.five
years. was bachelor. He has 4
sister and two brothers in Washing.
ton.
Policeman e. p. Myers, Of the
Eighth police precinct, Is aiding
Coroner hewitt in investigating the
death, t#a ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
MASS MEETING PLANNED

Plans for holding the fifth annual
mass meeting memorial in honor
OF Theodore Roosevelt were made
yesterday at a meeting OF the Roose.
velt Veterans Memorial Association
yesterday at the home Of Captain
Paul ]. Schneider. An invitation
viii be extended to all veterans
and patriotic organizations to attend
the memorial meeting next Monday
evening at the Metropolitan M. e.
Church.
The following committee was
selected to invite President Coolidge:
Colonel John McElroy, past depart.
ment commander, G. A. r.; Briga-
der General John Glenn, u. s. A.,
retired: Major General Anton Step
han, commander Of the District
National Guar9; Captain Schneider.
Presidents Own Garrison, Army
and Navy Union; Captain William
A. Hickey, commander Of Roosevelt
Post, Army and Navy Veterans:
the Reverend Harry Dawson Mitchell,
rector of Metropolitan church: and
u. Clinton Hiatt, Sons OF Veterans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
PLEA MADE
FOR PARK
FUNDS
Members Of Commission Pre-
sent Strong Case Before
Budget Bureau

A strong plea for the apportion-
msnt Of Federal money for park
development was made before the
Budget Bureau Saturday by the
National Capital Park Commits
sion.
Brigadier General Harry Taylor,
chief Of engineers, and Lieutenant
Colonel G. o. Sheriff., in charge
Of public buildings and grounds,
presented the case in behalf Of
the commission to General H. M.
Lord, director Of the budget. Sena-
tor L. Heisler Ball, chairman Of
the Senate District Committee;
Stephen Mather, director of the
National Park Service, and other
members of the commission at
tended the meeting.
Defer Decision.
The Budget Bureau probably will
not announce its decision an I'd
whether there win be any pro.
visions in the estimates for the
work Of the park commission until
shortly before Congress convenes.
The commission will spend a sum
not exceeding $1,100.00O annually
for park development in Washing.
ton and surrounding territory.
under the law.
It is not believed the Budget
Bureau will authorize expenditure
OF this maximum during the fiscal
year 1925, but a substantial amount
will be given the commission,
which was created by the last
Congress.
After the appearance before the
Budget Bureau, the commission
held an informal meeting, and
later was addressed by Judge John
Barton Payne, of the American
Red Cross.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
WRECKED GAR
OFFERS NEW
MYSTERY
Quantico Marine Is Sought As
Owner of Machine Found
Completely Wrecked

Did the Ford sedan which crs shed
into a culvert near the turn on the
Arlington road, just back of the
Arlington Cemetery, carry it's owner,
Earl Meyers, marine stationed at
Quantico, to his death, or was he
only injured and has gone with his
three companions, also marines
who, 1t is alleged, left the car
shortly after the accident?
This question is causing the
authorities OF Fort Myer and Airing.
ton county much perturbation, and
investigating parties are busy
searching for clues that win clear
UP the mystery.
Car q Wreck.
The automobile, crushed into n
complete wreck, was reported early
today by a man who stated that one
man had been killed and several
injured in the wreck. An investiRa.
ton Of the Virginia records shows
that Meyers was the owner Of the
car. The commanding officer at the
marine barracks at Quantico stated
that Meyers was a marine stationed
at the post, but was unable to say
now he came to be near Arlington.
An investigation is being made at
Quantico to find out under what
conditions Meyers left the post.
The car bears two slogans
"Sharpsburg or buSts and '.Four
wheels, no brakes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
EFFECT OF SIZE OF CLASS
ON EFFICIENCY STUDIED

Relation of size of class to ef-
ficiency is the subject of a project
under study by the bureau Of edu-
cational research Of Ohio State Uni
versity. Four Ohio es-Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Akron and Toledo--are
participating in the project as it
relates to the elementary grades.
Pupils are grouped for a semester
In a large class, followed by a
semester in small class, taught in
each case by the same teacher,
while another teacher has a group
Of children in small class during
the first semester and in a large
class the second semester. AS de-
termined by testing, the classes
have the same average and varia-
bility OF intelligence. This is but
one OF the projects which the bu-
reau has under way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
TO HONOR A. T STUART

Plans for memorial exercises In
honor Of the late Alexander r..
Stuart, director of intermediate in.
struction and former superintendent
Of Washington schools, are being
formulated by committee OF
school officials headed by Doctor Z.
"a. Kimball, supervising principal,
according to announcement today.
by Superintendent Frank w. Ballou
The committee besides Doctor
Kimball comprises Assistant Super
intendent r. L. Haycock, Miss AIDE.
laide Davis, Miss f. l.. HendIey.
Charles Hart, and Misses z. s..
Jacobs, G. r. Watkins, j. M. Rawl.
ings, s. M. Farr, M. =. Forbes, A..
M. Crook, and G. M. Stinzing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-20
HOTEL FIGHTS
POSTING Of
RATES
Metropolitan Claims This Re-
quirement Is Void-In-
junction Sought

Claiming THAT the Act OF Con.
gress Of May II. 1924, requiring
hotels to post in their rooms cards
stating the price per day for such
room. is unconstitutional, inasmuch
as It deprives owners Of hotels OF
their property and liberty without
due process Of law, Townley A..
Mckee and Ralph Mckee, copart.
ners. trading as the Metropolitan
Hotel, today filed suit in the Dis.
trtct Supreme Court against thu
District Commissioners to require
them to. show cause why they
should not be enjoined from en-.
forcing the provisions Of this act
Of Congress-.
The plaintiffs. represented by At.
torneys Colladay, Clifford & Pet.
tus, say that they have been in the
hotel business for the last fifteen
years and have invested SAC, 900 In
the Metropolitan Hotel, which has
been In operation ever since 1851.
They tell the court that the rate
OF room rent depends entirely on
the cost of maintaining the hotel,
which varies as taxes, insurance
and upkeep rise and fall. The
plaintiffs say that they have exer.
cised the free right of contract be-
tween themselves and their guests
to the satisfaction Of both; advanc-
ing or reducing the room rates to
meet the varying conditions Of their
business.
They assert that the provision in
the act requiring them to submit
to the District Commissioners any
contemplated changes in the rate Of
room rents for their approval is I'M.
constitutional and void. The hotel
men declare that II the act Is en-.
forced they will suffer irreparable
damage and injury.