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New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
DISCUSS IMMIGRATION.
International Conference at Rome
 Concluding is sessions.

Rome. May 2a.-Delsgates 10 the international emigration conferenc. today discussed the advisability of creating permanent international committee at Rome to study and pre- pare projects concerning emigration and immigration 10 select the next meeting place Of the conferences and 10 collect matrials for ths next meet irE.
 Some delegates advocated partlci- patton or all the countries represent el at the present conference in the committee while others thought only r' presontatives of five emigration and ite immigration countries to be se- @rtr1 in rotation with Italy alone 'olding permanent representation. sloaid comprise the committee. i:o1ne, Paris, Havana and Lima were spoEcn Of as possible seats for the next conference.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
.DR, FERRIS HEADS
 MEDICAL SOCIETY
Next Annual Meeting Will Be Held in Bridgeport

1 Hartford, May 29.---Dr Harry E. Ferris, of New Haven was elected president of the Connecticut state medical society at the second session of the annual meeting of the house delegates, held this morning at the Hunt Memorial building on Prospect street. He will succeed Dr. Elias i Pratt of Torrington. Dr. Louis M. Allyn of Mystic and Dr. Daniel C. Patterson of Bridgeport were elected vice. e-prosidcnts; Dr. Charles w. Com fort, Jr., of New Haven, secretary and Dr. Phincas II, lngalls of Hart ford, treasurer.
 If was voted to hold the next an- nuai meeting at Bridgeport May 20 and 2l, 1925. The semi-annual meet ing will be held in conjunction with the meeting of the New London coun- ty medical society. during October, 1924. Dr. Frank sherman Meara of New York was elected an honorary member of the society.
 The house of delegates endorsed the standing orders for public health nurses in Connecticut which have been prepared by the state health de- partmcnt.
 While the house of delegates was meeting, other risiting members of the society were attending clinics at Hartford and S; Francis hosnitaIg The clinic at Hartford hospital be- ga1 with brief address by Dr. Lewis R. Sexton, superintendent aftc, which about 20 Hartford doctors c1hih.:,a and explained exceptional cases which they arc treating.
 Committees were elected by the house Of delegates.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
ST. MARKS MEMORIAL DAY.

At st. Marks church Memorial day at 10 o'clock the Guild Of All Souls will offer their Memorial day requiem. with Rev. r. II. V. Mason of Grace church, Hartford, as cele- brant and Rev. c. W. Coykendall Of Thompsonyile as preacher. This service is held at the request Of inc Guild but is intended for all who de- sire in special religious way to honor and remember their dead and to offer the Blessed Sacrament in their behalf.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
POPE PRQCLAIMS 1925
 70 BE A HOLY YEAR
Papai Bull Is Issued Today. With Elaborate Ceremonies in saint
 Pores Church.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Rome, May 29.--Pope Plus today issued q bull proclaiming 1925 a holy year
 On the opening of Ascension day this morning. the pontif consign- ed to monsignor Joseph Wilpert, dean Of the apostolic prothonotarics the bull embodying the papal pro- nouncemcnt. The ceremony took place in the throne room where his holiness was surrounded by the pre- lates of the apostolic chamber Mon
New Britain herald., 1924-05-29
TO ADDRESS PHYSICIANS.

Dr. Samuel Delano has been in- viled to address the Medical society of Boston, which will be in session June 6 and :. Dr. Delano will speak on The Active Use of the Chest in Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
LittIe Stories For Bedtime
DANNY GETS ACQUAINTED WITH
 ROBBER THE RAT
(By THORNTON BURGEss)
MYTH his cousin, Nibbler the House w Mouse. to show him about it

"7ITH his cousin, Nibbler the House w Mouse. to show him about it
 didn't take Danny Meadow Mouse very long to learn all about Farmer Browns barn and to visit every nook and corner of 1t save under the floor. Somewhere down there under the floor Robber the Rat had his home. Danny would have liked very much, very much indeed, to have seen what it was like down there under the flood and what kind of home Robber the Rat had, but there was something so un- pleasant in the cold stare with which Robber looked at him when they chanced to meet, something that seemed to hint of unpleasant and even dreadful things that might happen, that Danny very wisely decided that while at times curi- osity may be very good thing there are other times when it may be very bad thing, and this was one of those times.
 What Robber does and how he lives are his own affairs, and not mine,' thought Danny i've noticed the peo- pie who get into trouble the most are the ones who poke their noses into the business of others, and that the ones who get into trouble the least are the ones who strictly mind their own busi- ness. don't want Robber the Kat down on me, because he looks mean. lie certainly does look mean. He's the meanest looking fellow I've ever met. So I'll just keep out of his way.
 All of which shows that small head sometimes can hold great deal of wis dom. and wisdom, you know, is one of the most precious of all possessions. So
 
 floor that Robber used and did his best to keep out of Robbers way.
 But, in spite of all his care to keep out of Robbers way, it happened that one night Danny very unexpectedly met Robber face to face. There was no place to run to, so Danny did the very wisest thing He pretended that he wasn't afraid. Now as matter of fact Danny Meadow Mouse is a very plucky little chap. He doesn't fight when there is no need of it. He doesn't go out ot his way to pick quarrels. But, like Johnny Chuck, if he is caught in tight place where there is no chance to get away, Danny puts on bold front and fights with wonderful courage.
 Robbers eyes snapped when he saw Danny. Boo! Bah!' he squealed, ex- pecting to see Danny run as he was used to seeing Nibbler run. But Danny didn't run. He didn't even back up. He may have been terribly frightened inside, but he didn't show it.
 Good evening, MT. Rat" said he.
 Robber blinked his sharp eyes and stared. Do you know who l am!" he demanded fiercely.
 Of course," replied Danny. You are distant cousin of mine. You are Mir. Rat. I've often heard of you"
 Robher grinned. It tickled him to see Danny face him so bravely, and it tick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Today's Short Story

But we ain't going to take It now. You're Sammy's father. Sammy told me so much about you that l knowed you the minute I set eyes on you"
 You knowed our Sammy" The voice rose shrilly. Did he have the birthmark on his right shoulder-the double raspberry?
 "A double raspberry repeated the Kid. "I seen it hundred times. We was buddies for two years. But he didn't ever tell me he come from Texas
 "He didn't. We come from Missouri four years ago and bought here, never suspectin' oil. And it'll be twelve years this August since Sammy ran away with the circus. Just a ten-year-old. Didn't know any better. Did he tell you about it?'
 "With the circus five years," con tinued the kid. Then roustaboutin' till the war got him."
 With the last superhuman effort the old man raised up on one elbow.
 "Did-did he" But the effort was too much for his failing strength. He dropped back on the pillow. Kid stroked his forehead lightly.
 You see Sammy was mighty good bOy,' continued hlu. AlWayS luihlA about coming home when he got rich which he never done. Told me if any thing ever happened to let you know only got laid out at the same time, too, and lost the address. Well, we run into a machine gun nest and had to beat it, only I couldn't because they'd got me through the right ribs. Then the first thing l know Sammy is dragging me back to shelter; and the next thing I know I'm in hospital back of the lines. Then l keep looking for Sammy to come in, for we was buddies. But it was Art Hyatt, one of the other boys, that finally comes in, and he tells me how Sammy went out and brought in two other fellows and then went out and didn't come back. He knowed- he couldn't keep running that risk and get away with it. But that was Sammy 1; best buddy ever bummed a cigarette" For a full half minute there was utter silence, them
 Hes dead, Martha, our boy died a hero"
 The doctor arrived and with profes- sional domination took Kids place at the bedside. Kid motioned to his com panion and they hastened noiselessly out to the car. The man called Ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

slapped Kid admiringly on the back.
 That tale ought to be worth the price to the old sister," he declared en- enthusiastically. Tt beats the rough stuff. l thought the old man had cooked the goose when he said he'd tumbled. But say, you handled it most admirable Kid. You could hand pointers to Bedford Jones on this yarn stuff.
 Kid switched the lights on the car, and unbuttoned his shirt, exposed his right shoulder to the light and pointed to birthmark-a double raspberry.
 "I didn't recognize her in the dark" he explained. And, besides, it's been long time. was just a little cuss. Now there ain't no use trying to back out of the part I was playing, and l ain't never going to tell her. That story, Ed, was all straight, except it wasn't Sammy that played the hero. Won't do to let her know even after the old man goes. She'll be happier, too, thinking Sammy died that way. You boys drive on to town, and you needn't come back for me. I'm quittin' you. I'll stick around here as hired help from now on!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

led him to be called MT. Rat. 'My name is Robber," said he, and his voice sounded very fierce, as the voice of a robber should. q fear no one, but every one fears me-" This was boosting and wasn't true. Bold and fierce as Robber is. he does fear some-Shadow the Weasel for one and Hooty the Owl for another. If Danny knew this he didn't let on that he did. Aren't you afraid of me-" continued Robber.
 "No-o," replied Danny, trying very hard to keep his voice from trembling Why should I be? I don't know any reason why you should want to hurt a little Meadow Mouse like me. I haven't bothered you and don't intend to"
 Robber was pleased with Danny's an- swer, but he didn't let on that he was. He still spoke fiercely. "This barn is mine," said he. What business have you here" :.
 II didn't know that it was yours, " said Danny 'I didn't come here be- cause 1 wanted to: 1 was brought here against my will. It's very nice place, and I should like to stay here for the winter, but, of course, if it is yours and you don't want me here. I'll go right away, though I don't know where l can go. I really would like to stay very much, MT. Rat
 Now, of course, that barn wasn't MT. Rats. and, of course. no one knew that better than he did But it flattered and pleased him to have Danny speak as if he believed it was. He liked Danny s bravery. Whatever else he may be, Rob- Der the Rat is no coward, and people who are fearless themselves usually like fearlessness in others. So Robber once more grinned. "All right, Mir. Meadow Mouse" said he gruffly, you are wei come to stay, and I'm glad to make your acquaintance"
 Next Story: RObber the Rat Is Bold and Rad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

most harmless gossip which is entirely about unmportant things-Originally, that is. but which often becomes bit by bit distorted and, eventually. made i'm portant. There is gossip which is. in reality, repetition of scandal and usual ly founded on facts. But even the stories founded on facts are gossip and to be looked on with contempt.
 never go to "lunch parties if l can help it, but the other day, through mistake, I went to one. Individually, many of the women there were seem- ingly pleasant, intelligent women; col lectively they were impossible. From the beginning to the end of lunch noth- ing was discussed but personalities. l am sure these women would have been surprised had they been told that they had done nothing but gossip, yet 1t was true. And oh, how dull and boring 1t was, what a waste of time!
 The person who gossips definitely con- fesses two things: Lack of intelligence and an uninteresting life. One must be bored with life, indeed sadly lack ing in f-sufficiency, to be interested either in petty or important gossip or scandal about others. One must also be lacking in one of the greatest quail ties in human nature-kindness- De willing to remember and repeat such things.
 People differ in their prejudices, even fin their standards. I might believe cer- tain things to be wrong that the next person would not so consider. None or us have to approve or agree or compro- mise when it comes to our opinions un- less we wish to. But neither do we have to try and force those opinions or dis approvals on others by repeating mean gossip or even telling the facts that may have influenced us in our judgment.
 Gossip is like cancer; It spreads and spreads and there is no limit to It. Although the actual piece of gossip may be forgotten, somewhere, in some little corner of our mind there has been left an impression. Later something may happen in connection with the subject of the gossip, to which we would not ordinarily have given thought. That forgotten impression jumps up, how ever. and we find ourselves paving an absurd attention to this last happen ing. whateven it may be. The actual story may not count with us or even be remembered, but owing to some lightly said malicious piece of gossip, an lm- pression may be made (whether we wanted to receive it or noO that may take a long time to overcome, or may never be overcome.
 The etiquette of gossiping calls for speaking only good of persons!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN TO CALL ON PRESIDENT

committee of twenty-five promi- nent men and women. representing the limited States Good Roads association, the Bankhead Highway association and the city of Houston, will call on Presl- dent Coolidge Monday morning at IO o'clock. December 15, for the purpose of extending cordial invitation to him to attend the annual meetings of these two associations that will meet in Hous- ton. Tex, on April 21 to 26, 1925.
 The delegation will be in charge of Director General J. A. ROuntree, rep resenting the two associations. lie Will Introduce the committee and has charge of all details concerning the committee to call on the President.
 Among those who have been ap- nointed members of the committee and are expected to attend are: Gov. E. Lee Trinkle, president, United States Good Roads association; Gov. w. w.. Brandon, vice president United States Good Roads association Senator Oscar w. Underwood, member of the associa- ttion; Senator Morris Sheppard, life member of the United States Good Roads association; Congressmen w. $. Oliver, w. B. Bankhead and Lamar Jefferies, of Alabama; Mrs. Albert E. Thornton, president, Woman's commls- sion of the Bankhead National High way association Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen of Montgomery, Ala, Mrs. Wei lington Vanderver of Talladega, Ala. |; Mrs. W. B. Bankhead, wife of Con- gressman Bankhead; Mrs. x. c. Martin of Dallas, Tex, Miss Florence Sterling of Houston, Tex, Mrs. Morris Shep- rard, wife of Senator Sheppard of Texas; Mrs. Hinden Butler of Fl Paso, Tex, Mrs John Rols Jones of Tupelo, Miss, Mrs. A. B. Foster of Houston, Tex, Mrs. R. K. Rambo of Atlanta, Ga, Mrs. Rogers Winters of Atlanta, Ga, Mrs. Lindsey Cleland of Ken lucky, Miss Mary F. Wilson of Vir- ginia, Mrs. H. G. Hastings of Decatur Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
BEWARE THE
 COUCH OR COLD
 THAT HANGS Ot

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 CX.Ail known drugs, creosote IS rec oOnized oy the medical fraternity as tht Treatest healing agency for the treat ment of chr0nic coughs and colds am other forms of throat and lung troubles Creomulsion contains, in addition u creosote, other healing elements wnicl eoothe and heal thS unframed mem branes and stop the irritation ana III flammation, while the Sreosote goes ol to the stomach, Is abs9roed into tn' blood, attacks the seat ,ot the trouoN and destroys the germs Ghat Ieao u consumption.
 Creomulsion is guaranteeF saustac tory In the treatment of chroflc cousn sn' and colds, bronchial asthma catarrha bronchitis and other forms \oi throa and lung diseases, and Is eXcfHeht TO- building up the system after Scolds the flu. Money refunded if any couei r or cold, no matter of how long( stand = ing, is not relieved after taking accoFu ofng to directions. Ask your drGsgis' ntereomulsion Co.,. Atlanta, Ga. (AtS9 vitF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
HOME NURSING
EYE ORGANIZATIONS

EYE COMBINATIONS WHEN Larry Hills eye was hurt w while he was playing ball the doctor ordered that hot fomenta- tions be applied frequently to reduce the swelling.
 Larry's mother had put lamentations on arms and legs, so she got nice, soft square of old flannel and applied fo- mentation capably to her small sons eve, finding it necessary to cover most of his face in order to keep the dress ing in place.
 She used a rolled bandage and it seemed that she no sooner got the fo- mentation in place than it was time to change it again.
 Larry wriggled and squirmed, and cried and pleaded.
 "Its too hot. Gee, it's only my eye that hurts, but you've covered most of my face" he wept. And it heats my head and makes it ache.
 His mother was on the point of tele- phoning his complaints to the doctor when Aunt Laura Hill walked in and announced that she had come to Hook after" Larry.
 W len neuEu IL WdS HIS CySS ouc said, Il came, because if there is one thing l DO know about it is eyes,.
 Larry's mother gladly gave up the responsibility of treatments.
 With little frown at the big dress ing, Aunt Laura took of her hat and looked around for an apron.
 "Get the scissors and some absorb ent cotton and a clean towel, and put the kettle on, and bring me two clean bowls and the boracic acid powder" she directed. After that I'll help myself. And bring one of his fathers handker- chiefs and safety pin," she called.
 Larry's mother learned that eye fo- mentations differ from ordinary fomen- used only once.
 Aunt Laura cut a number of patches of absorbent cotton about one and a half inches square. A piece of oiled silk slightly larger and a piece of ab- sorbent about three inches square were next prepared. Then the large handker- chief was folded into triangle. That" said Aunt Laura, lis the bandage."
 The little squares of cotton, two at time, were placed in the center of clean little towel which was folded over them. Boiling hot boracic acid solution (one teaspoonful of powder to a pint of water) was poured over the towel which was placed across little basin. The ends of the towel were kept dry so that they could be twisted in opposite directions.
 This made it possible to wiring the Concentration dry without becoming sopy and cold.
 When the little lamentations had been cooled slightly they were gently placed against Larry's closed eyelid. Then came the square of oiled silk (wax pa per would do as welD and then the larger square of dry cotton wool.
 Gee, that feels good. I'd hardly know it was there except for the nice, warm feeling" conceded Larry.
 Finally, the handkerchief, triangular was tied around Larry's head with the knot behind his head. The pointed side was drawn up over his head and pinned to the knot, making regulation "cap" bandage. The fermentation could not slip and much time was thus saved in renewing the dressings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

rather, the mental ity and tempera- ment that gossip ing exemplifies. l believe that some body once said that it was easier for a murderer to get in to heaven than a cad. Whether this is true or not, l do believe that many supposedly W o r s e people are, and do. much less evil than t h e g 0 si p and scandal al-monger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
MISS DOZIER, BRIDE ELECT, HONORED

Mrs. Ross Snyder entertained We'd nesday with an informal tea shower at her home on Ridge Park avenue, com plimenting Miss Mary Elizabeth Dozier: a bride-elect. Only a few friends of the honoree were included in this hos pitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Speaking Good Of People
 Is Best
By JULIA HOYT

IT THINK if I were asked what trait in a person disliked the most l should say. believe-gossip or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Bridge Sets At $1.OO to $7.5O

Bridge sets in leather-covered cases
 this will make an ideal gift for the lovers of bridge. Large selection of sets, priced from $1.00 to $7.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Mems Collar Bags $1.OO to $2.OO

Just the gift for him-made of the best quality leather-in a variety of kinds-priced from $1.00 to $2.00.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Sheffield Silverware (Set of 6) $1.OO

Extra heavy Sheffield silver plated knives, forks, soup and tablespoons, salad and oyster forks-in attractive patterns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Leather Covered Shop
 ping List, 39c-69c

Complete with two refills-very handy for the shopper-an ideal gift and yet is inexpensive. Buy one or two for the friends. Priced at 39c- CSC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Lovely New Beads
 soc to $1.OO

An. assortment of new beads, long ones and the popular choker style. These are in pearl, amber, crystal, jet in all new and good colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Gifts of Jewelry soc to $500

is always an appreciated gift. We have for your selection various patterns in comb sets, bracelets and bar pins. All prices cut in half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
Leather Phone Pads
 Soc and $1.OO

Here's an item that will make an un- usual gift-and one that will be ap- preciated--in a variety of styles and sizes-priced from 50c to SLUG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

Next Story: Robber the Rat Is Bold and Bad.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

Concrete construction Is under way A short detour Is posted.
 Brookfield - Whlsconeer Hill Road. Macadam construction is completed. The shoulders are un- completed.
 Stafford - Monson- Wales Roads closed. Fair detours on dirt roads
 East Hartford = Main Street un- der construction, open 10 traffic.
 Windsor - Broad Street under construction. Road closed. Fair detour.
 Bolton - Bolton Coventry Road closed. Detours posted. Through traffic from Hartford 10 Willimantic should go via Andover.
 West Hartford. Steam shoyels al work grading on the Hartford--New Britain Road in Elmwood. One way traffic operated by flagmen, Throue traffic from Hartford to New Britain should go via Newington.
 Plainyille and Pennington, Plain ville--Farmington Road under con: struction, Road open for one way traffic, operated by flagmen.
 Newington East Robbins Aye under construction. Road, closed Good detour over macadam roads, New Britain Welles Street un. der construction, but IS open fol traffic.
 Union - From Union center tC State Line, road closed. Fair detoul over dirt road.
 Southington - Clark Street road closed. Short detour over good road East Haddam -- Town Street Bloomfield, Simsbury Road, and Sui field from Thompsonvile Road tC State Line, roads completed, ant open for traffic.
 Colebrook--Winsted Road. Maca dam road under construction. Traf fic passes over the work at all times Monroe TrumbuIl Turnpike Gravel construction going on. Traf tic passes at all time.