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Evening star., 1924-07-22

we arrived everything was running
on well-oiled wheels. A housekeeper
carried off Miss Hepp1e and Peggie
to their rooms, and Joycey, who had
received us at the hall door, drew
me aside.
Il have a message for you, SIR"
he said. From her ladyship. Her
ladyship. sir, has kept herself in
formed by means of the newspapers
of many things that have transpired
since she was at Renardsmere. She
has read, sir, of the young American
gentleman, Mr.. Peyton, and of his
rescue of you and Miss Manson. She
directs me to tell you, sir, that If
Mr.. Peyton is at Epson, or coming
to the races, she wishes you to in
vite him to Marengo Lodge as your
fellow guest, with her compliments.
l have two adjacent rooms already
prepared for you and him, sir-I
thought, If he came, you'd like to
be close together"
That's very kind of Lady Renards-
mere, Joycey." replied. Mr.. Peyton
| is in the town, looking for a hotel
Ill go out and find him and bring
him back. But look here!-is Lady
Renardsmere coming here tonight?''
II am not at liberty. sir. to say
| anything about her ladyship's move
| ments," he answered, with a solemn
shake of his head. still, this / can
say, sir-her Iadyship will not be
here for dinner. There will be just
| Miss Hepple, Miss Manson, yourself
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all goes well. we shall see her win
in canter!"
"Interesting!" he said approvingly.
venture of this sort before, it kind
Of makes you, feel big to be allowed
10 join in! But the care and atten-
tion that this creatures getting!-
might ! be a an empress going to be
Any one who witnessed the migra-
tion of Rippling Ruby from Manson
Lodge to EPSON that day might we'll
have agreed with Peyton. We took
tor .van-into which. by-the-bye.
nobody but Peggie and her own spe-
cial boy could coax her-surrounded
by a larger, encourage than surely
There were two of the private de-
tectives in the van; the other four
followed in car; there was sec
ond car containing Bradgett and
ried Peggie. Miss Hepple, Peyton.
nonstop run over the Sussex and
Surrey Downs to the stable at Ep-
be housed; none of us departed until
we had seen her safe in her quar-
ters and her guards set for the night
and every precaution arranged for.
And then Miss Hepple. Peggie and
| went off to our own quarters at
Marengo Lodge, and Peyton walked
into the town to find hotel. So
far everything had gone beautifully,
and Macfarlane's warning had not
justified itself: Ripping Ruby was
safe on the scene Of action, and so
strictly under watch and ward that
we saw no chance of danger.
Marengo Lodge, to which ] and
my companions drove up at 5 o'clock
that Monday afternoon, proved to be
an old-fashioned redbrick mansion
of considerable size, set in grounds
which, if anything, were far too
thickIy incumbered with shrubs and
trees. Outwardly it had rather a
gloomy appearance, but it was COM
Portable enough within, and that we
should be well looked after during
our five days stay there l saw at
once, for Joycey had brought down
number of servants, both men and
women. from Park Lane, and when
Evening star., 1924-07-22
CONTINUED from Yesterdays Starr

=. ITS very kind of Mr.. Peyton-of
both of you" answered Peggie. If
you want my candid opinion. as Rip
ping Ruby's trainer, it's absolutely
any peace of mind-mine isn't even
upset.-do it. Make your own ar
rangements-and yourselves at home,
here. And now for goodness sake,
shut up about all this nonsense, and
Peyton and l mSde our arrange
ments-after consultation with Brad
gett and the detectives. They were
simple-he was to sit up, at the
stables, one night; /, the next; TO
be on guard one day; he, the follow
ing-aS SupernumerarieS. We FOL
lowed this plan-and nothing hap
pened.
. Nothing, at any rate. until soon
after midnight on Sunday, at which
time ! was smoking and chatting
with one of the detectives in the
room outside Rippling Ruby's box.
Suddenly one of the men who pa
trolled the grounds came in.
There's man outside-very much
covered up-who says you'll KNOW i9,y,
him. Mr.. Cranage." he said. viii
You come out and take look at
him.
He picked up a lantern that stood
ready lighted. and l went out with
him into the yard.
There stood a heavily-coated and
muff1ed figure. in charge of the other
detective. There was no need to
Shine the light on him, for at sight
az me he spoke.
Good evening, sir" said a familiar
voice. It's l, MIR. Cranage-Joycey!"
"Joycey." exclaimed. Good
heavens,-what brings you. here at
this hour? Is Lady Renardsmere-"
He interrupted me by turning and
pointing across the grounds to the
highroad that ran across the Downs,
Of
I could see the powerful headlights
Of an automobile.
Il came down in that sir" he said.
And I'm returning in it in a few
came to do. Her ladyship's orders.
sir. I'm to take a look-just look
at the filly, sir"
Dear me. said 1. "What!-to see
that she's alive?'
My orders, sir. are simply to see
told these two men so before you
were fetched out"
I turned to the two detectives.
This is Lady Renardsmere's butler
You hear what his mistress orders
are. And there's no need to call
Miss Manson-IN take the RESPONSE
biity."
We went into the stables and to
Ripping Ruby'S box. with couple of
lanterns. The stable-boy who slept
there rose and blinked a US: Ripping
Ruby herself turned her great liquid
eyes on the lights. And Joycey gave
her but one look. and drew back.
That's quite sufficient, gentlemen.
he said. That's all l was ordered to
do. l thank you"
He muffled himself up again and
went out: / walked few yards with
him across the grounds.
Queer proceeding, Joycey" 1 re-
marked.
MANY of her ladyship's proceedings
are truly remarkable sir" he answer
Evening star., 1924-07-22

sir, and Mr.. Peyton-if he accepts
her ladyship's invitation"
I'll get hold of him at once" I
said. "Of course, you saw Lady
Renardsmere when you got back to
town during the night, Joycey?"
His countenance became sphinxlike.
Anything relating to her ladyship
I am not allowed to discuss, sir" he
answered. You will find everything
here to your liking, sir, am sure.
1t is her ladyship's wish that you
Hepple, as senior OF the two ladies.
as hostess. All the servants are in
structed to that effect, sir"
I left him and went Oft into the
Evening star., 1924-07-22
RIPPING. RUBY
A Thrilling Mystery Story
By J. S. FLETCHER
1TTNNN!SyN.EET-ENWAgTg VgTEgNWNggI~WGs.tl ~ ~
opyrisbt 1924. by G. p. Putnam. Sons.

ed suavely Its not for me to under
standthem or to question them. And
its Monday morning already, sir.
You're due at Marengo Lodge this
afternoon, sir. Don't be late for
dinner, sir-I can promise you a good
one"'
Then, without another word he
went swiftly away toward the bril-
liant headlights, leaving me more
amazed than ever.
Evening star., 1924-07-22

little town. in search of Peyton.
drew two hotels blank. but ran him
to earth on the steps of the third. He
stood there with his hands in his
pockets. his suit case at his feet
Evening star., 1924-07-22

here I'd better go into London and
come down to the races of a morn
ins-not room to be had in the
placer
CONTINUED in Tomorrow Star0
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looking rather disconsolate.
Say" he exclaimed. as I hurried
up. There isn't a room to be had
for love or money in any of these
hotels s.-they're all full. They say
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
City Items

The regular weekly meeting of the Raens club was held this noon at the l'urritt hotel. A round table discus sion of the future activities of fhe club was held today instead. of the usual weekly talk.
 The condition of James M Curtin. Aho is seriously ill at his home on West Main street was reported this afternoon 10 be somewhat improved.
 John Kormowitz of 419 Main street reported the theft of two silk shawls from his store this morning. He said that he thought shat q woman who had hcen in Inc stors with a baby carriage had taken them.
 F., A. Mau Of Hillside place TO. ported to the police that there was an auiomohile parked near his house for tho past fhree days. An investigation showed that the machine was tho property Of Carl F. Bengstron of 9s West Main street.
 John Facey of se Wilson street was arrested this morning on warrant charging him with falling fo stop on sgnal Of a policeman in uniform. lie will be arraigned In police court to- morrow morning.
 4 daughter was born af the New Britain General hosptN this morn ing to Mir. and Mrs Charles Mcsscn. ger of 20S East Main street,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
FAVOR GOLD STANDARD
London Times Approves Of Monetary Basis for Germany But Doubts Ability 10 Change Immediately.

London, May 19.-Commcnting on the report of the Amercian federal reserve boards executive council fla Noring establishment of the German bank of emission on the dollar basis, the Times today says that the experts forming the council doubtless are a little ahead of public opinion but that, owing to their economic knowl- edge they are able to give sound ad- vice.
 Experience has shown, the news paper adds, that in the practical sense the gold standard is best, but it is doubtful whether it is the most convenient standard for Germany or any other European nation to adopt immediately.
 Tt would certainly be unwise," the Times continues, for any one nation, especially an impoverished nation in Europe, to make a premature return 10 the gold standard and find after ward that it was compelled to aban- ion it.
 Tt is practical wisdom to move slowly in these matters. Certainly the position of London as the prin- ripal monetary center cannot be ig- nored."
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Miss Leghorn H0nored
 By County Teachers

Miss Elizabeth Leghorn of this city was elected secretary of tho Hart ford County Teachers association at the annual meeting held Saturday in the Broad street auditorium of tho Hartford high school. The speakers of the day were Frederick $. Camp, state supervisor Of elementary educa- ton. William r.. Stark, superintendent of the Stamford schools and Dr. Jesse B. Davis, stato supervisor of secondary education.
 Resolutions were adopted opposing the proposed federal child labor amendment, urging the necessity for state legislative program against illiteraey, and favoring a modification of the present retirement system for teachers.
 Dr. Davis had as has subject Preaching Children to study" and de- fined study as 'purposefnl, systematic work, that is necessary to nssimilato ideas" He said that methods of study and habits of work, not in- formation, arc the important things carried away from school.
 Other officers elected at tho meet ing were: President, Daniel Howard of Windsor. vice president. Miss Mary Griswod of Berlin, treasurer. l.. W. Batchelder Of Hartford; auditor, Leander Jackson of Windsor locks; executive committee, pr. Albert E. Meredith Of Hartford; r. l.. Knox of Glastonbury, and orin Judd of Plain vile,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
CITY COURT CALENDAR

Cases were assigned as follows in city court this afternoon: Clarence c. Palmer vs. B. Press. May g at 10 a. m, D. Gaffney for plaintiff. A. S. salyin for defendant. George Margen- tino vs. Charles Olcott May 27 at 2 D. m. Dun and McDonough for plain- tiff. Woods for defendant David Ben jamin, ei al. ts. Baba George. May s7 at ?. m. B. F. Ganney for plaintiff. Hungerford for defendant. James wrenn et ai., vs. Axei sundberg. May 22 at ?. In.. Sexton for plaintiff. Ie- Witt for defendant. John Ella vs. |. wexler, ct al.. May 29 at 10 a. m., Mansan for plaintiff. Traceski for de- fendant. Peter Asostini rs Schneider 6 NsuehtoH. May 21 st 10 a. n1.. Sex ton for piaintiT. D. R. woodhouss for defendant. Ernesfo Giramondf vs. Bsrthlomsy Debrovski. May 2s at 10 q. m. Csssis for plaintiff. k1ett for defendant.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

gan his duties at St. Joscph's church yesterday.
 Father Bvrne is a native Of Wind sor Locks, but has lately been living in Hartford. He received his early training in the Windsor Locks schools and finished his preparatory training at St. Thomas seminary in Hartford. He then received an appointment froms Bishop John l. Milan to study for tho priesthood at st. NGry's sem mary, Baltimore.
 He vas then transferred back to st. Thomas seminary in Hartford as prefect of discipline where he re- mainnd during the past year under the tutelaEe of Rev. Maurice McAu- life, president of the seminary. He finished his theological course thore and received his holy orders at tho hands of Bishop Milan.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
MCLEAN AND BRANDEGEE
 TO VOTE AGAINST VETO
Both Announce Their Attitude on Bonus is Unchanged in Face of
 Opposition by Pres. Coolidge
BY GEORGE II. MANNING.

ipi hb'Itbt H. MANNlNH.
 Washington Bureau Of N. E. Herald) Washington, D. C., May 19.-Presi- dent Coolidgc's veto of the soldier bonus bill has not changed the vote of a single member, of the Connecticut delegation in Congress-: but on the contrary has apparently served only to make them more firm fin the con victiSn that they voted right before.
 When the bonus bill was again put to a vote in the House Saturday after noon the four republican Congressmen from Connecticut, Merritt, Tenn, Til- son and Freeman voted to sustain the Presidents veto and against the bonus bill asth ey had before and Congress- man Patrick O'Sullivan of Derby, democrat, voted for the bonus as he had previously done.
 It passed the House S13 to 7S, with 5O4-odd votes more than needed to override the President veto.
 Senators Brandegee and Mclean stated frankly today that they will votefor the sonus and to override President Coolidge's veto when it again comes before the Senate.
 I shall vote to pass the bonus bill over the Presidents veto of the bonus bill." declared Senator Mclean. q explained my reasons very fully in the speech l made in the Senate support ing the bill when it was before the Senate two weeks ago. My position has not changed"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
FoRIIIrs $500 BONDS

New Haven, Mny ia.--Albert Doyle, il2 Abbot street. Waterbury forfeited bonds of $500 furnished by Bridget aaloney 2s Hamilton street, Hartford, whom his case was called in tho West Haven police court today. With two others ho was charged with theft of liquor from tho homo Of Elmer E.. Somers at West Haven. Frank Dnby, Union street. Waterbury was sem tenced to three months in jail and Albert Nece, Wes, Haven was fined sioo and sentenced to $50 days in iail tho jail sentence being suspended.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Mrs. Margaret skriiuIsky.

Mrs. Margaret skritulsky. 5s. the wife of John Skritulsky of 191 Wash nigton street, died Saturday al Wilkes Barre. Penn. where shs died suddenly from heart failure while visiting one of her daughters. She came 10 New Britain 35 years ago from the west and has been promi- nAnt in Lithuanian circles since her arrival in the city. Sine has been visiting with her daughter. Mrs. John Loratto for the past month.
 Besides her husband and Mrs. To- patio. she leaves two other. daurh- iers. the Misses Anna and Ella. T'he body arrived in this gty last night in rare of NJ. J. Kenney. undertaken The funeral will be heI1 tomorrow morning with a solemn high mass in s'. Andrews church at 1N:s9 o'clock. Burial sill he in s. Mary-s remefery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
KATA SEEMS CHOICE
Indications in Japan Arc That He Will Be the Choice for the Next Premier of Country.

:, The Associated Press,
 Tokio, May 19.-Leadsrs of the three political parties opposing tho .Siyoura government today pledged themselves to maintain the unity of the opposition which government supporters are said to have been try ing 10 break down.
 Both the Korokiyo Takahashi, for mer premier and present leader of the Eiyukai tparty) @n' ki '- 3,fd of the Kakushin Gu, dec,ared their readiness to Snppuu rt formed by Viscoun TakaahirH k,tc, leader Of tho Konscikai, th" third party of the opposition, and the party getting the most parliamentary seats in the elections May 10.
 Ii is understood here that the elder statesmen have approved of kato as the noxt premier and belief steadily is growing that kato will succeed Premier kiyoura as head of tho gov crnment early in Juno, probably backed by a coalition ministry.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
THE SMI7HY IS GOING
Old Black smith shop in Kent Which Was Longfciiow's Inspiration, Makes Way for Wider Street,

London. May i9.-The village smithy which is repnied to have in- spired Longfellow's familiar verses is doomed to disappear. It stands in St. Mary Gray, kentish village, and be- came known to the American poet when he visited tho Poetess Eliza Cook.
 i'heappearance Of tho smithy at present hardly meets the description in the poem. Tho "sprcadlng chestnut street" vanished long ago, being fellod because it darkcncd tho ncighbcring houses. and the building now is to go for an equally utilitarian reason; it's site is wanted in furtherance Of a street. widening plan.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Chamber of Commerce
 Discusses Convention

The state convention 10 be held at Bridgeport starting Wednesday Of this wek was discussed at the regular weekly meeting of the directors of the chamber of commerce at the 3urritt hotel today. s. M. Davidson spoke on the drive being made by the state and national as we'll as tho local chambers against inc bill requiring the publt cation Of income tax reports.
 The joint meeting between ths Chamber of Commerce. the Rotary. Lions and 1<iwanis clubs, to be held on May 27 was discussed and final plans are under way.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Mrs. Mary A. Eranlcr.

Mrs. Mary A. E'rawley. AZ. Of Sb9 Main street, died yesterday morning st the New Britain General hospital. She was native Of Ireland, having been a. c1assmate of John McCor- mack. the Irish tenor. in that coun- try. She was member of the Lady Maccabees and the Holy Family Circle of st. Mary's church. She is survived by her husband. John A.. Frawley; one son. Edward sJ. Fraw- ley. and two brothers. Michael Gaf- fey of Ireland and Christopher Gaf- fey. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with funeral mass in st. Mary's church at 2 o'clock. Burial win be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 1880 D. m.-Bcar opsr- ators contested the tendency to i'm prorement in the afternoon when DuPont and New Orleans, Texas and Mexico became conspicuousIy strong, the latter rising . points to I90 new high record.
 Wall street noon--The morning market presented a spotty appear ance. Some of the pi, otal shares such as |, s. Steel and Baldwin improved on short coverings but the general in- dusirial list continued reactionary with selling pressure concentrated on motor accessory, textile, leather and copper shares several of which sold at them lowest prices of the year. Call money opened at three her cent
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH
 HAS A NEW CURATE.
Rev, Timothy Byrne Named to Succeed Rev. J. Leo Sullivan

Rev. Timothy Byrne of Hartford has been appointed to succeed Rev. j. Leo Sullivan as assistant pastor of st Joseph's church. Father Sullivan left Friday to assume the pastorate of St. Barnabas church in North Haven. Father Byrne, who was re- 3ently ordained to the priesthood in St. Joseph's cathedral. Hartford, be-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
FOR FREEDOM OF PRESS
Boston NewspapeTman Anxious to
 Defend Rights of tli, Public

Atlantic City. \. l.. May 19.-- There are plenty Of men in this country right now who would give any amount Of money 10 prevent the publication Of facts In the possession Of newspapers or to prevent the pa- pers from obtaining access tO certain facts that the public is entitled to know" declared r. I.auriston Bullard, chief editorial writer of the Boston Herald. in an address before the pub lie relations section Of the National Electric Light association in conven- ton on the million dollar pier today.
 Free government must depend upon free rrcss.' he said. "A clean and searlcss press is an indispensable implement of civilization in any mod ern sense. The task Of newspapers Is 10 got rhe news. to print tho news and to interpret the news without fear or favor.7
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
YOUNG FOR FRENCH SENATE

Paris. May I8.-winninE the sens- toriaI election at Mines. The left bloc has not oniy added to it's strength in the upper house but had injected a IiftI young blood into the senate. George Bursuicr. fine successful candi- date, is just two months over Inc minimum age limit Of 4e and will Be the youngest man in the senate.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
DratEs
nr-. Ellen pewoir HnrIbut


 Mrs. Eirn DeNolf llnrlhut, so, widow Of Amos Hurlbnt. died at hcr home, 6s South street Elmwood, this morning following long illness She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Amc- iis Caswell of Elmwood: ono son, Ar thur Burlbut of this city; three grandchildren, Mrs. James Craig, Mirs Eleanor Hawkins and Miss Virginia Hnrlbat Of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon and services in the home st 3:3O will be private. Services in the Elmwood Community church will follow at { o'clock. Burial will he in North cemetery, West Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
PoyIsRTY IN DUBLIN

Dublin. May 19.-AccordinE to the lord mayor of Dublin the city fs st present suffering from "a normal wave of poverty due fo unemployment and t14s resources nf t5Ie tarieus char iiabIe organizations are taxed fo the uttermosi.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
JOINS RRIpGI.IoRr CIIR

Bridgeport. May is.-Pitcher wiise. who vas sent from the Portland club of the Pacific Coast league this spring by ihs Philadelphia Athletics. joined tha Bridgeport baseball club today
 Wise comes here under orders from Connie Msck. cunsr of the Athletics
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
RENENBE1s NOTHING
so Old New Haven Man Pleads Not
 Guilty to Murder

New Haven. May is.-"NyslI vhs, can l say9 1 do not remember killing her" said Clark W. Bronson, 72. painter. when arrairned in police court today charged with murder of hi saStd wife, Edna K. Bronson. Mrs. Bronson was found dead. stran- gled. and hcr hody crushed beneath a hrd and the wall in her home May after her husband had told a po- liceman on the street that he had lost his wife"
 Bronson was tdtisrd to plead not guilty and City Attorney <. T. whiia- ker asked for an indefinite con,inn- unco or tho case until counsel could be secured for Inc aged man.
 Coroner Mix, following an inquiry declared that Bronson while under the influence Of liquor had caused his wife's death.
 You could hll hook talking about n
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
FIDsIsls I'D ORGANIZE

\ meeting of florists will be held this evening st the yoIz Flower Shop or West Main strest for ths purposs Of organizing . florists association.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

A section used snd appteciatsd- Herald classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Lois Wilde. chorus beauty tho has started suit for szs-gGn aEsinsi 2 New York hotel for damages she claims we're received when current nss short -circuftad on an electric curling iron rrsuifinr to scars upon Inc urisi which. sHs says. impsirs her earning pOaers.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

The new Polish zloty. it is sn- nounced. will replace the 1tark as the official unity of Polish currency on Jriy l. The new exchange has con- version value of si.SG0.oO9 paper marks. and payments will be made al this rate until June 20. Conversion privileges. however. will be extended to May 5. 1925. although marks will have no monetary value after July i.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Y. s. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. s. Treasury balance. s27s.s2t.fss
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Earnings Of the Buffalo. Rochester < Pittsburgh railway since the first of the year totalled ss.s5i.5p2. de- crease Of is.i15.iii from the same period last year. sharp decline of s220.s3s is reported for the second week in May.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

You could dll book talking about Herald classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Operating revenue of the Csnadian n PacincRailwsy from the first of the year to the second week in May to- tailed s?,Sio,o0a, A gain of ss,s1s,. ooo over the corresponding period nf 1928,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Offering Of nearly s7,00o,o in new bond issues were led today by s. 60O.ooo state of Missouri soldiers bonus 4a per cent gola bonds at prices to yield ( to a,2o per cent, dated Jan. 1 and maturing from June 1. 1925 10 1924.