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New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
DOGS HIT HARD
Mississippi ro'~nnr Makes Mistake
 And signs Wrong Bill.

Jackson, Miss, June 4,---l'nlcss law enforcement officers close their eyes or look the other way, a dogs life in Mississippi hereafter will be dogs life, for 3 new law signed unwittingly by Governor Whitfield became effec- tive today,
 For five months each year, from March to August |, all dogs must he muzzled and chained. 10 their ken nels. The law also provides q collar with q metal plate bearing inc name and address Of tho owner.
 Governor Whitfield. sympathizing with the canine population. had a vo- to ready, but in tho jam at the con- clusion rf tho session when he had 10 sign scores or new laws, the dog be- came mixed with those to be signed.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
DELAY IN MILLS CASE
States Attorney AIcorn Will Argue on Motion Before United States Court, .Iuup n
June 13.

The case of J. Willie Mills, former federal prohibition enforcement agent, charged by the state of Connecticut with violation of the prohibition laws in being found in a place. where liquor was reputed to have Been sold will come up in the federal court in Hartford on Thursday, June 12, for hearing of a motion by States Attor- ney Hugh NJ. Alcorn to have the case remitted hack to the superior court. The case was transferred to the fed eral court on motion of Mills attor- ncy, J. Henry Calnen. and the states attorney seeks to have 1t sent back again for trial in the state court.
 The hearing on the motion was originally scheduled fer today.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
GETS LIFE IN PRISON.

Wilmington. Del. June 4.-Annis Lewis, nesress. convicted of second degree murder for the killing or Mary T. Davis, police matron. today was sentenced to life Imprisonment, a motion for a nev trial not being pressed by counsel. The matron was found beaten fo death in 2 cell which Annie Isais occupied and ths pris- orer missing.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
William k, Hfs1

The funeral Of William k. Henry took place this afternoon. Rev. Dr. George ". C. TliH oTiciated at sery- ices at the home. 1s0 Lincoln tsreet, at 3 o'clock and at Inc South Congrs- gatiopat church at s:s0 o'clock. In- tcrment Has in I-sirview cemetery.
 Pal bearers were Fred c. Hausman. Henry wuchart. Hugh Miller, William Miller. Mortimer North and George Eron.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
NEW INSURANCE POLICY
Tclcphone Companies in Wisconsin
 Get Protection Against Storms

Madison. Wis. June 4.-tnsurance protection for telephone companies against sieet storm damage, declared to be the first experiment. of its kind in the country. will be offered to Wis consin telephone companies according to a report submitted to the conven- ton of the Wisconsin State Telephone association today.
 Negotiations have been completed with several large insurance conn panies whereby sleet insurance will be available immediately. it was stated. Damage last winter was es- timated at over ss,oo0.0Oo.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
PUBLIC REQUESTS

New Haven, June 4.-Ths Connec- ticut institute for the blind and the Newingion home for crippled children are named as residuary 1egatees and devisees by the last will Of James B. Brewer. former veteran police cap- tain of this city. admitted 10 probate here today. IIlfe use os itr income of the estate is provided for ins widow and certain IeFscies for q daughter and other relatives at her desth. The value of inc estate is not given.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
xrrNr n--I.Y \ oI.nTER

Dstenport. Iz.. June 4.-- TVenty- five cents made ID the campaign sx- nsnse account of H Earl Fries. who won the republican nomination for cons abl. here Monday against g hsid of seven candidates he announced today. His fternized statement show d that the money was spent for sn ice cream cone. . bottle of soda water. and a package of cigarettes.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
READY FOR CONVENTION

Columbus. O., June 4.-Beaders of inc prohibition party assembling to- day for the national nominating con- yention tomorrow exchanged reminis- cencos and planned for the meeting Of the national committee tonight. About a score of the chief figures in the party from other states had registered. Members Of the commit tee here included F. l.. c. Hohenthal, South Manchester, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
HaRyARD-pRINCEToN GAME

Boston, June 4.--Harvard and Princeton will meet at Fenway Park this afternoon in the deciding game of their annual baseball sories. In the previous games Harvard won at Cam bridge and Princeton at Princeton. Spalding who pitched in both games for the Crimson, is scheduled to start again today, and Townsend. sace ,ssful in the Princeton game, Is slated to pitch for the Tigers.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
sCHooLHorSE BURNED.

Newark, \. J., June 4.--Four hun drcd grammar school children in lrr- irgton, suburb, are without q sehoolhouse today as the result of the destruction of the Borklcy school by fire last night. officials said that there were indications that children had fred the building 10 see blaze and avoid school attendance. The frame building was valued at sG0,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
Foreign Exchange

New York. June 4.-Foreign sx- change easy. Quotations Gin cents): Great Britain: demand 4Sl: cables 4s1A: so day bills on banks 42si4. Great Britain: demand 431: cables Italy. demand 4sSik: cables 4.sE Germany: demand (per trillionD 2ss. Sweden: demand 2s.50. Switzerland. d,mand 15.5s. Spain demand i3.ss. Greece: demand i.s2. Poland: de- mand .o0oo1f. Czecho sloyakia: de- mand s.as. Jugosiayis: demand 1.z1L. Austria: demand .6o1tis. Ar- gentina: demand ss.s,. Brazil: de- nspd rn.Ts. Tokin: demand 4ots. Montreal. demand as fs-52.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
SHE'S FOR SALARY

New London, June 4.--Julis N. Sawyer. former teacher at the Gro ton Heights school. has brought suit against the First School district of Groton for 1900. which she represents as salary lost through her discharge from the teaching force.
 Mics Sawyer alleges that she t7as discharged in April because she he'd TO uate certificate. although she was under contract to teach throughout the 1ses-24 school year.
 The district committee has retained counsel and admits no liability.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
COTTON MILLS CLOSE
Nutirrs Are Posted in Miliimantic
 piant of shutdown.

Niumantic. June 4.-The local mills Of the Quidnick- Windham CO, cotton manufacturers employing 35O hands and their mills in Quidnick, R. l., employing i50 have posted notices today that the two plants will be closed indefinitely.
 Agent B. w. Knight says that the shutdown is caused by continued depression and lack of demand for thc cnmnanN's output.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
NOTED INVENTOR DIES.

Chicago, June 4.--Edward Clspp Shankland, noted inventor who was the chief engineer Of the world fair and Columbian exposition and later designed and built the s3,0oo. 900 mu- nicipal pier of Chicago, died yrstcr- day at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa, in 1854.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
r1nI.rnGE M1Ns PRIzE.

Nerrsrsburg. Pa. June 4-John Coolidge. cider son of President and Mrs. Coolidge. vas graduated with 2 class Of st at MercerburE academy to- day. The president vas unable to st- tsnd Inc commencement exercises bs- cause of pressure Of business al Wash fnrton. Mrs. Coolidge uss pre<><t r-ith some friends.
 The announcement of ava ds rns5t a. inc end or the exercises showed that John Coolidge hsd son fourth prize h theme writing in the English 6s ba rtment
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
MRs. HALLS WILL FILED

The will Of the late Ann Hall. filed in probate court this afternoon pro- vides a bequest Of s3,000 to Everett Hall Of Newinston, a grandson. s1,oo0 10 r. J. Hall of this city and the residue to a son, Samuel Hall. The will of Anthony Lorento provides that the estate be divided between Mary and Joseph Lookliss, niece and nephew of thn irstaior.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

for him as against ses for Andre Maginot. former minister of var.
 Andre Marty. communist. sho ssrv- eda prison sentence for his part ia the Black sea fleet mutiny before Se- bastopoi. received z7 votes for ths presidency of the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
DIrs IN HoTH.

ottsva. June t.--J. A. Mackelvfe. a member Of parliament from Ysl. B. C. dropped dead in hotel here early today. He had just returned from q session of the house of commons.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
Tirtrprals
Joseph wickwire

The funeral of Joseph Wickwire vas held this afternoon at o'clock from fhe E. C. Porter funeral par lors. Rev. Henry w Maier officiated and interment was in Fairyiew ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
rsrsLEyE ELECTED
Trancc's Former Premier Chosen
 President Of Chamber.

Py the Ass5eiatsd Press.
 Paris. June l.-Paul Psinleye. for msr premier of France. today was elected presiden, of the Chamber of Deputies, zss votes having been cast
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

An extra dividend of 50 cents on the common stock of the American Cyanamid Co. has been declared in addition to the regular quarterly diNi- dend of sl. The regular quarterly dividend of Is per cent on the pre- ferred also was declared.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

Tn England. Scotland au5 wsie. one person in every fpe orns mos tor car.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

r. s. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. S. Treasury balance. tte2,7iT0i7.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

Natives of Turkey can teil time by observinr the eyes of a cst
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04

New York, June "A total of A. 94s,696 tons of steel ingots and cast ings was produced in the United States in 1923, an increase of 9,S40,- ITO tons over the preceding year, ac- cording to a compilation by the Amer ican Iron & Steel institute.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-04
WaU Street Briefs

New York, June "A total of A. 94s,696 tons of steel ingots and cast ings was produced in the United States in 1923, an increase of 9,340,- ITO tons over the preceding year, ac- cording to a compilation by the Amer ican Iron & Steel institute.
 The financial district hears that a plan to consolidate 24 per cent of the coal mines or Indiana under a com- mon management is being discussed by coal officials and New York bank CTS with the object of improving pro duction facilities and reducing over head.
 An extra dividend Of 50 cents on the common stock of the Americanv Cyanamid Co. has been declared in addition to the regular quarterly dipi- dend of sl. The regular quarterly dividend of Is per cent on the pre- ferred also was declared.
 Trading activity in the shares Of the International Nickel Co. on the stock exchange yesterday carrying the pre- ferred and common to the highest level in recent weeks preceded the re- port for the year ended March 31 which showed surplus of s672.OSO at- ter preferred dividends, against . de- ficit of s4S6,4Ss the year before. Net profits were si.20s,ISs compared with s4s,t7o.
 Wall street reports that segregation of the coal properties of the Pitts burgh & West Virginia Railway Co. was contemplated, which led, to ac- tivity in the shares of the stock eK- change, were discredited today by Frank F. Taplin, president of the road, who said there had been many erroneous reports about the property recently. The subject had not even been mentioned at tho directors meeting Tuesday. he said
 New bond offerings today, other than the New York city issues Of sG7,40o,0 ,00e, totalled ss,s9o, ,6s0. The largest included s2,000,ooo Oklahoma Gas X Electric Go. 1st and Refunding Mortgage per cent gold bonds at sS i-2 to yield 6.ss per cent: s2,0oo,- 900 S. B. and B. Fleiseher Inc. of Philadelphia first mortgage 6 per cent sinking fund gold bonds st s7 to yield s.sl per cent: si,ooo,o0O Tennessee Electric Power Co.,. 1s-year sinking fund i-2 per cent, debentures at s7 to yield more than 6.so per cent; and si, ,oo0, ,000 Asbestos Mines Ltd. Of Quebec ist refundine mortgage per cent collateral trust gold coupon bonds at go 10 yield more than per cent, plus q 10 per cent common stoA bonds.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
Observation-Disclosures
Continued

1913 NEWTON ST. y W., ROOMS. KITCH-
en- dining room, living room. bedroom: private
bath: reasonable; adults; gas, elec. aud phone
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1lj4 NEAL ST. N.E.--3 rooms porch, S2ioo
month. Can sandy, 10 10 |: m. or 70
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9iIJ FRANKLIN ST. NE. tW"odrvdge'
rooms, tchen and bath; ami. Phuha y
y.1
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12j ST. y E.-Twu large rooms and private
D
Evening star., 1924-07-15

There's An Apartment
Here For YOU
You will find the very Apartment you have
been seeking in
Kew Gardens,
200 Que Street,
An Apartment where you will be happy and
comfortable. An Apartment fully equipped
with the essentials for convenience in House
keeping and Home making. An Apartment
housed In q big. new, modern building. In
fact. your ideal Apartment awaits you here.
is something here for YOU You'll save your
self lot of time and trouble by coming
directly to Kew Gardens.
Dining Room Cafeteria.
Suites of from three to seven rooms with
one and two baths, rentals vary from $67 80
to 500 per month.
Have our Resident Manager take you through
at your convenience; he Is In attendance every
day and evening.
HAIRY A. KITE,
Qncorporatedl
1514 KSt Phone Main 48A6s
Evening star., 1924-07-15

1909 ST. N.E.-Ip to date. ; rooms porch
and bath: INV. H.. electric lights; no chr -.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

1iIi NARNIM ST NW.-Two rooms and
sleeping porch with bath: electrically equip
ped; hot aud cold showers; couple preferred;
hest local ION In Washington. H.
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WANTED-ROOMS.
WANTED-Ro0Ms AND BOARD

REFINED young lady desires room and boa rd
with private famsly: home privileges: NV:
walking distance government departments pre-
ferred; reasonable Address Box aOl-H Star
office. l7s
SETTLED, employed lady: large unfur. Wight
room for bed-sitting room, and board or two
rooms, Ink. or apt: on or before Aug. l.
Address BOX 15-H. Star office. 1ls
Evening star., 1924-07-15
WANTED-LOTS.

ROOMS. BUNGALOW TYPE; H.W.; HIGH.
large lots: z block of Takoma car. nth 81.
ear line; $50 cash, or would accept lot as
cash pa ayment: balance, S65 mo. 215 and 4t1
Underwood St. Price. xs. 500. and S9yaoo.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
sALE-APARTMENT HOUSES.

NEAR 14th AND IRVING SITS. N.W.1a
apts.; 3-story brick; none vacant. 10 yeaIs
Rentals, $9,354. To close an estate, $65. 600
Addrsa- Bnx- -114H. star once. 1S'
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RENT ROOMs-UNFURNIsHED.

? rooms. sleep ng porch. bath, or ] room,
kitchenettp. sleeping porch. bath. for lgh,
home. Call after 6:3o
Evening star., 1924-07-15
RENT HOUSES-FUR. G. UNFUR.

WILL RENT MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
home. located near Silver Spring. Md; house
contains twelve large rooms: double garage;
chicken houses, steam heated: two acres clear
grounds; furnished unfurnished immediate
possession TO responsible parties. See Mr..
JOHN r. JAVINS, care Chas. n. Javins 4
Sons, Center Market.
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81 SENTON III. Nw.-a large room> for
ti.h, housekeeping; back porch: reasonable;
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APARTMENTS-UNFURNISHED
Continued,

43 YOU ST. Me- ROOMS AND BAT
h. VIII. electric lights and gas; all outs
rooms: excellent location,
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1883 18th ST N.W.-Beautiful clean home.
with all comforts. meals that satisfy: single
u double rooms.
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EK DEOINADLE " VI u X
nished house, located in north
east section, near U. S. Capitol !;
containing ten rooms and bath.
newly papered and painted. I'm
mediate possession. Reasonable
rental.
BOSS & PHELPS,
1417 K St. NV. Main o3OO.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

THE PENTILLY, 1912 ST. NW.
1 room, reception hall and bath. -. $40 90
/ r., L., reception hall and bath. 80. .S57 so
2 rooms. Kitchen and bath. ........ .$e7 80
THE CAMBRIDGE. 921-23 10th ST. NV.
New building.
rooms, Kitchen and bath -.........s STE %
1 room dining alcove, kitchen and ba tn Sj7 IN
THE EVERETT. 2127 p ST. NV.
4 rooms, kitchen and bath, ........... SIT 50
2 rooms, Kitchen and bath: ........... .Ss5. 90
/ room, dining alcove. kitchen and bath. $50 90
2116 KALORAMA ROAD.
'''A' 1715 P ST NV.
1920 CAL. ST. NV.
8 rooms, kitchen and bath. .$72. 50
2117 G ST. NV.
0 f. ana Gs 1ssi BELMONT sT. NV. '''.o0
rom. dining alcove, kitchen and bat S45. 90
1107 I1th ST. NV.
I ROOM dining alcove. kitchen and bath. $47. so
room and bath, with Murphy bed. 80. SIS 90
SO2 18th ST. NV.
Q roous kitchen and bath. $5J 90
2io1 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NE.
rooms and bath, with porch.
1745 KALORAMA ROAD NV.
8704 MACOMB ST.
3 rooms, kitchen and bsth
144S GIRARD ST. NV.
4 ,oom dining alcove, kitchen and bath $47. so
74O 9th ST. NV.
4 rooms, kitchenette and hath. 1900
rooms. kitchenetts and bath. .......... 100
room. kitchenette and q. v bath. $4,000. .S4o.oo
100 End ST. NV.
Q rooms and bath. $500
Geo. w. Linkins, 171o K St.
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SEVERAL VERY NICE 3-ROOM AND BATH
apts, heat and janitor service furnished; rent,
$4J Der month: 18th and East Capitol SITS.
HARRY A. KITE, INC,
Main 4S48. 1914 st. NV.
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AfAh1 MEN 40-E Y UhN40aEU.
osO8 CLAIMING ST NE, NEAR BLADENS-
burg rd.-Use piano, fireess cooker. cool
rooms, lower door. porches; reasonable. 17s
SO9 clst NW.-NO CARFARE; C0NVEN-
lent downtown; Ink. apts.; electricity, gas,
phone< low rentals. Ask 1908 Eye NV. 19s
200 LONGFELLOW-COMPLE AND AT.
tractiyely furnished apartment, rooms. kitch-
rn bath; all outside rooms. Adams 697.
THE PRESTON, 1743 P ST; N.W.-APART.
ment, 3 f. K and b., furnished. near Dupont
circle Apply CHAS. s. SHREVE. 1922 Conn.
ave NV, sole agent.
lloO COLUMBIA RID. = TWO ATTRACTIVE
large rooms. ktchenette bath, pantry, trunk
room, electricity. 15e
BEAUTIFUL LITTLE APARTMENT I'm.
reception hall, grill. bath: best section. be-
tween Conn. and Mass. aFes.; roof garden;
S<s@72l l2lSsn.H
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COUNTRY BOARD.
TABLE BOARD.

1852 QUE ST.-Chicken dinners twice weekly
hot breads. homemade desserts, good salads
individual tables; electric fans. 15s
Evening star., 1924-07-15

18th SF.-Wanted. girl to share home with
others: responsibility: S45; references
ChanyeG Gall Hntnmac DID
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19
TWO BEAUTIFUL
 FLAGS PRESENTED
School Pupils Give Town of Ashford American Embiems
 Saturday Night
Dramatic and Patriotic Entertainment
 We'll Attended

The dramatic and patriotic enter tainment at knowlton Memorial Hall, WarrenviIle. Saturday evening was thoroughly enjoyed, with an audi ence of over 200 in attendance. many coming from neighboring towns.
 The State College Players. from Storrs under the direction of Prof. II. G. Seckerson, gave an interpretation If W. S- Gil0ert's "Pygmaion and Gslatea" which revealed high order of natural talent. well trained and in- spired by one skillful iu teaching dra- matic art Professor Seckerson spoke uf the severn. companies of players at the State College and said they were occasionally eoiug Go different coal- muuities of Connecticut. to develop in young persons one of the finest means of expression for the best thought and feeling n human life-the drama. rhe Wafreu,.lle audience was appre- ciative of such an opportunity. It is likely that 8 local dramatic club will be formed later.
 Following the play, two beautiful flags tl0Nsi were presented the town, Rev. William J Dunn of St. Philips local pariss making the presentation in behalf of former pupils in Ashford schools. many of them elder citizens now residing elsewhere, whose con trihutions from nearly loo persons, were secured by the energetic efforts of Mrs Florence Hewlett Piatt, her self a former pupil in Ashford and now living in Andover. Father Dunn mentioned that a generous contrIbu- tion had also been made by persons in his own parish The flags were accept ed on behalf of the town by First Se- lectman Nathan Armitage. One of the flags is mounted on a substantial staff. dispay outside. over entrance t0 the building and the other one is for the interior
 Mrs Pla.t in her canvass had in- cluded in the appeal the need of stage equipment for the hall. especially a drop curtain. The response had been generous and aside from paying for the two flags. more than S15 is avail able toward Che stage equipment A letter was read from (. A. Hammond kuoWltnn Of Waterlowu. Conn.,. OK. pressing deep interest in the project and offering cooperation tu secure ar adequate outfit for the stage.
 The Anal joy of a very happy eve, ming was the old fashioned country l dance. with Alexander Basset prompt ing and music by Prof \. C. Lyman orchestra. The Ladies Aid society served cakes and coffee and dispiaye, table of Christmas gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19

h China. the ballroom floors are divided into squares, each of which bears q sign of bird, fish. or some other form of nature. Dancers must keep ta their own squares and if they fail Co do so are stamped with a colored disc. Three failures to keep within the square assigned results in the penalty of leaving the place.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19

Three hundred thousand tFaoos. prisoners of war and all the criminals in China labored 15 years to baila the Great Wal of China. l. is 1000 miles in length, and was built to keep back the Tartar hordes. Rhea for 2.000 years devastated Asia and even Europe from time to time.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19

Many farmers caught with heavy supply of soft corn this year are mak- ing stack silaee in instances where their silos are loaded t0 capacity. One man in Minnesota makes the stack twenty feet in diameter and twenty feet high. keeping the center lower than the outside until the top is reached when the center should be filled to capacity. Butts should be laid to the outside and the stack will then settle evenly and firmly. Top should be covered with hay.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19

Hiram L. Barrett of Grand View l has in his possession a fac-simile of the first issue of the Boston News I Letter. the first newspaper printed in ] America. The copy of which Mir Barrett holds reproduction was published in Boston on April 24 f70A, and gave an account Of the happen nrs of the week preceding So far as known there are only three 0rigi- nal copie of this edition in existence. one in the possession of the Masa- ehusetts Historical Society, Boston,
 nothel belonging Co the American Antiquarian Society. Worcester. Mass. and the third the property of che New York Historical Society, New York City.
 Started 220 Years Ago
 The paper on which the fac-simile l. printed shows the wear nf years sad looks as though t werc nearly as old as the 220 years which the issue 8T which f is a duplicate has e its
 4ait. The first issue of the News Letter s printed on single sheet and aHe-half inches by 12 iHahes. printed on both sides.
 On the f4st side i= the heading of h paper. over the statement Pub IieheI he Authority after which como tNa columns ef material tak- r from the London Flying Post 0f December 2-3. 17o3, nearly iiYe mosths before. THss matter gigg a resume af happenings in England. lt i vrrr difficult to make sense from a reading of this since the structure
 clumsy and there is little reearI for nunetuati0n. Letters are form
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19
Dress WeU and Succeed

An ancient inn near Paris. assoeia1- ed with picturesque legends and q reputation four centuries old. is to disappear tu make room for a mod era building. It is the Gompas dor. - Rue AontorEueil. and Is now used as q garage for the market carts that bring their loads of vegetables to the ntlghboring markets.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-19

X new method of warfare has been adopted by the Chinese in their civil war. 1 trainload of firecrackers has been supplied to the kiangsu troops for use n assault along the Shanghai battle front. They will be set of by way If camouflage, con- cealing the real point of attack in the offensive.