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New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Revolt in Honduras
 Results in Fighting

San Salvador. Aug. 2o.-Contradic- tory reports regarding the revolution in Honduras are reaching Salvador. Official despatches from Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, say the rebels under General Julio Peralta have been routed at San Miguelito. Peralta is said to have been seriously wounded and to have fled across the Salvador can border.
 Reports also say that the govern ment forces have cut up the rebel band commanded by General Gregorio Ferrera and that Ferrera shortly must surrender owing to inability to offer further battle.
 Revolutionary sources report that General Jose Maria Konseca has de- feated General Inocente Triminio at Yuscaran and captured quantity of war stores. The American, known as General Je.fers, who is chief of staff of General Ferrera, is leading in an attack on Comayagua.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Musicians, Stage Hands,
 Threaten to Walk Out

New York, Aug. 20.-Unless their demands are met before Labor Day, between 1000 and 5000 stage hands, musicians and other theater employees throughout the country will so on strike, it was learned today. Fifty theaters, exclusive of vaudeville, and motion pictures and burelsque houses, will be affected. 1t is esti- mated. The unions demand wage in- creases ranging from 10 to 50 per cent, and in few cases the situation Is complicated by insistance on the closed shop. Among the cities af- fected are New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Syracuse, and Rochester.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

won sehosn who efrteisllE welcomed the Mexican pEssldsnt-elset eR behalf Of the German government.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
One Woman Starves;
 Her Sister Is Dying

New York, Aug. 2o-Miss Mary Ann Reidy, seventy years old and blind, who lived half century with her sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Doty, sixty five. in a small house in Flushing, was in a critical condition today at the Metropolitan Hosiptal, where she was taken several days after she was found starving in her bed. Mrs. Doty died of starvation on Sunday and physicians said Miss Reidy Is so weakened by malnutrition that she also may not recover.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

new foreign policy at the London con- ference. M. Herriot must recruit a new diplomatic staff to put 1t in force, the existing staff being inapt to the task.
 . The newspaper hears, although merely as a rumor. it adds, that Count de Saint Auaire is to be succeeded as ambassador to Great Britain by Leon Blum, socialist deputy.
 Premier Herriot is to read declar- ation before both houses of parlia- ment tomorrow, giving complete re- port of the work of the London con- ference,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
|HANDCUFFED PRISONER,
 2t, LEAPS FROM TRAIN
Youth Asks to Go to Mushroom and Breaks Through Window to Free
 dom, Apparently Uninjured

Philadelphia, Aug. 2o.-Robert Henry, handcuffed convict, leaped from a swiftly moving train that was bringing him to the Eastern peniten- tiary here and escaped in dense woods near Paoli, 20 miles from here.
 Henry is said to have asked per- mission of his guard to go to the washroom. Shortly afterward the sound of crashing glass was heard and the prisoner was seen to alight, retain his equilibrium and dash into space.
 Henry had served two years of a ten year sentence in the Huntington, Penna., reformatory for attempted robbery and was being transferred to the penitentiary, having reached 21 years, the age at which, the officers said, he could be admitted to penal institution.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
.2,OO0 Men Are Needed
 For New Rum Fleet

Washington, Aug, s0,-A special campaign to obtain crews for the twenty deslToyers turned over by the navy to the coast guard for use in combating liaueF smuggling was out lined in orders to the navy recruiting service which has been assisting tn getting men for the revenue service, Stations in the East will be expected to furnish most of the 5000 men whe are needed,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
eHAFP IN BREAD ORDERED

Paris. Aug, 20,-The cabinet has ordered the use of little more chan in bread and is urging governmental price fixing for flour in order to reduce the price Of bread and to cut down the mounting cost of living. The minister of labor has been instructed to enforce one days rest in seven by the bakers, compelling them to close their shops one day each week.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
ELM SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH

The Foreign Mission Circle of the Film Swedish Baptist church will meet tonight at s o'clock in the church parlors at the invitation of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Larson of Church street On Friday evening. Rev. John Franklin and family of Grasston, Minn.. formerly pastor of one of the Meriden churches will give an entertainment at the church at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Martial Law Follows
 Disorders in Epynt

Khartum. Egypt, Aug. 2o.--several British warships have arrived at Port Sudan to aid the troops there in maintaining order. Martial law is in effect following further disturbances in Port Sudan.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
OIL AND GASOLINE ARE
 SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION
Attorney General To Confer With At- turncy Generals of several
 states SuUu

Washington. June .0.--Attorney General Stone said that he expects to confer with attorney generals of sev- eral states early in July to go over the whole oil and gasoline situation. The question of antitrust law viola tions is expected to be taken up, ai- though Mr. Stone declined to Say r. day what course Of action was under consideration.
 The attorney general has dirlted nat members of his staff compile a summary of the gasoline report cover iIg the investigation by the federal trade commission, made at the request Of the president. The department Of Justice also has made q study but its investigation was directed more es- peClalIy toward asCertaininG whether there has been violation by the seE- crai Standard Uh companies Of the dissolution decree Of 1911" Mr. Stone said much information bearing on price movements and other copditlons in the oil industry has been collected by the department and he hopes 10 consolidate the results ot all inquir- ies.
 Some members Of the attorney gen erals staff have expressed the belief that grounds or action under price maintenance laws have been found both by the federal trade commission and by the department Of justice. al though companies involved remain undisclosed.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

"ill get down 10 figuring who could most assuredly win his way to the White House."
 Asked concerning the McAdoo claim to 450 votes on the first bal lot, Governor Smith said he didn't know about that" adding that every man who comes 10 see me and pledges his support seems 10 he from one of the states McAdoo claims sOidly. Arizona, for instance. and Louisiana. and Florida"
 He told Of a conference with a leader of the Florida delegation which, in the primaries, Has instruct cd for McAdoo.
 How long should we vote for McAdoo. under our obligation?" Gov crnor smith said the Florida man asked him.
 And Smith said he answered: let your conscience be your guide. Vote for him as long as you think he has a fair chance. But don't hang on 10 the point where you disenfranchiso your state in the convention"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

The poet laureate of England holds his iob for life and is not affected by change of government,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
FATAL TRAIN WRECK
Fireman Killed When Washington Montreal Express Collides With Freight Near sharon, Vermont,

St Alban,s, Vermont, June @o.-- Fireman William Forbes was killed and two trainmen were injured when a freight train collided head-on with the WsshinEton-M Montreal express on the central Vermont railway in Shar- on early today. No passengers were injured.
 Forbes. whose home vas in this city was on the-pa ssenger locomotive, En- gneor r. W. Chapman and Baggage man Charles Mckinney Of the passen- g,r train, both residents of St. Albaps were injured but are expected 10 re- cover.
 Both engines and the baggage car of tho rNpres8 were damaged and three freight cars were derailed. The pas. senger cars did not leave the rails and after delay of several hours the express procrcdci for Canadian points. Railroad officials declined to make any s;atrmont regarding thr probable cause Of the collision pend ing m investigation.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
Graduation Exercises
 Of Fl. $, This Afternoon

Graduation exercises Of the class ot '2i at the New Britain high school, were held this afternoon at thr senior high school auditorium. School Com mitteeman Henry T. Burr presented diplomas 10 the graduates.
 The exercises opened with prsyct by Rev. Dr. c, W. C. Hill. pastor of inc south Congregational church, The Senior high school orchestra played the coronation march from La prophete" as professional. The or. chestra also played "bustspicl" as an overture and accompanied the grad uates and chorus in Month nt Roses" hr Sinnhold. The program closed with inc singing of star Spsngled Banner"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
tounci,nian and Mrs. C. II. MaN0n Married 90 Years Ago on June 2i-- Will Celebrate at Hay View.

Councilman and Mrs. C. II. M'Non or 32 Hart street will celebrate their &Gth wedding anniversary tomorrow at their cottage at Bay View, Milford.
 Mir. and Mrs MaXon were married in New York state June q, 1894. They have been residents Of New Britain for the past l7 years. Mir. MaXon coming here to work for inc Parker Shirt Co, where he has charge Of inc laundry department.
 Mir, MaNon IS q member of the common council from the first ward, He is secretary and treasurer of the Fidelity Finance corporation.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
ROOSEVELT LIKELY
 ID NOMINATE SMITH
Governor Himself Says He Is
 Confident Of Nomination

NeV York, June 20.-The distlnc ton of nominating Governor Alfred E. smith as the democratic party s candidate for the presidency probably will go to his campaign manager, Franklin D. Roosevelt, forlucr as- slsiant secretary of the navy under President Wilson.
 Tt looks that way" said Sm1lh to- day when asked to comment on un- official reports that Roosevelt had been chosen his nominator. The slate may change before convention time. but that IS the present under standing"
 If Roosevelt is 10 be the nan, he pill mount the speakers stand on erutches for he is only beginning 70 recover the use of his lover limbs after an attack Of nerve paralysis three years ago. Despite his handi- cap he is known as one of the most active campaign managers in this convention city Of many candida- torial camps,
 Seeks Missing Dog.
 Governor Smiths first inquiry when
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
City Items

The New Britain branch of the Tab bath Keepers will meet at the l. u. Q. F. hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 c clock, The subject under considera- ton will b.. Sin Worship and its Awful Trail"
 Our childrens shoes are of the saIue fine quality as our Walk Overs for men and women. Manning's Walk Over Shoe store.-adtt
 A daughter was born at the New Britain general hospital last night to Mir. and Mrs. John Bystiak of % John street. A son was born today to Mir. and Mrs. Edward Suprenant Of -l2 South Main street,
 Local boys play in Eapp's orchestra new Victor record. come in anu hear them. C. l.. Pierce. X Co.--Adv.
 Frank $. Penfcld, advertising man. ger for North & Judd Mfg Co, has returned from a trip to the west.
 Home cuokei iYnchr. ai ,..-n.s
 .r:>t Perfection Oil Cooker. demoEstra- tion on. al The Big Furniture Store, Get sample from the demonstration. --advt.
 The case Of the Blrri,t hotel against Arthur N. Nojz has been rIac"I on the trial i."l 0: the city rQu"'.
 The Young Peoples society of n" Eiim Swedish Baptist church will hold is June festival tonight at s o'clock. A splendid program Will be rcn lered and refresh nlenfs served
 Miss Catherine NanEan of Myrtle -i3eet and Mrs, John Pagan of Beaver street will spend the next ten days in Milford.
 Mir, and Mrs. William Esria and Mrs. Martin Burke attended the funeral Of Mrs. James Murray in Mcr- i1en this morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
FLIGHT NEARLY ENDED.
Portuguese A,iators Practically Com
 nlcte Lisbon to Macao Trip.
By the Assoolatsd Pfess.

By the AssorIated Ptess.
 Hong Kong, June 20.-rhe t"o Portuguese aviators, Lieutenant Beiros and Paes virtually completed their Lisbon to Macao flight this aft ernoon when they passed over Macao and at o'clock landed at Shanchun, on the frontier Of the British new leased territory.
 Tho landing vas forced one, however, Lieut.. raes being bruised and the machine slightly damaged. The aviators, finding a landing A Macao impracticahle because Of the bad weather, had intended 10 con- tinus 10 Canton. Ignition trouble, however, caused sudden change in their plans.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

he arose today vas has anybody found Teddy" the collie member of the Smith menagerie for whom Coney Island police last night insti- iuted metropolitan- search after he disappeared while the gov crnor uss in swimming.
 A score Of derelict dogs. inIpris- oned m 4 room Of the gubCrnatorial suite at the Biltmore hotel. yappcd or baycd ausNer to the Smith in- uuiry. They were street pro"li canincs Of all descriptions that had been brought in with the hope that Freddy might be among them. But Teddy Has absent. On 2 rumor that he had been seen in Brooklyn, Gov ernor Smith. as he expressed if, sent my brothor-iu-laW. Johnny Glynn, hot footing il over 10 Pikjn avenue 10 give the pup the once over
 Conferences wiih Norman l.. Mack of Buffalo. Wilbur Harsh of Iowa and George F. Brennan of Chicago kept Governor smith up until late last night He declared. however, that the confrrecs didn't even have a list of delegates. and that committee or -anization Nas the topic Of discus
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

China is a great market for Ameri- can canned milk.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
SUIT TOR ISJuN NOTION

Washington, June 90 Suit for in junction against the treasury wss filed today in the district supreme court by the Pennsylvania Brewing company of Scranton, seeking 10 pre-. vent hearing for assessment Of sb17.7i0 as penalty for alleged violations Of the national prohibition act; The company is charged with selling real beer. The detense con tends the penalty cannot he eYscted until after jury trial or citil suit.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
REPORT STRIKE FAILING
Montreal and Ottawa Not Cripped By
 Mail Clerks Malkuut.

, Ottawa. June %. The rumored general Nalkout of railway mail clerks in Toronto and Qucbcc City has failed 10 matnrialize, and all mail trains. leaving those cities were manned, according to statement is- sued by the post office department today Charles stewart. acting post master general said that all mail trains throughout the Dominion were no" manned. and that there pas practically no strike in this part of the system.
 An official communication i~suei from inc department dnrlarpd that inc strike is "pctsring out. according 10 telegraphic advicrs received.
 China is a great market for Ameri- can canned milk.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
CONCERT PROGRAM
To be Given by Russian Choir in Hon. or of Visit to This City of Arch bishup and Church Conservation.

The program for the concert 10 b. given at the Elihu Burritt Junior High school tomorrow evening by the choir Of Trinity Russian Orthodox church in honor Of the visit Of the archbishop and the consecra,ion Of the newly decorated church, has been nnnounc- od today hy Choir Leader L., T, Ba, koota as follows;
 Hymn to the Lord"
 "onv EeEotten Son" Turchaninoff
 Bless the Lord O' My Heart, " lpoitoff.
 "Nonce Dimettes." Archange sky.
 70 Mercy Of Peace" Sfarornasky D Sing to Thee, Lord" Bohdanon
 Sorrows of sins" wedela.
 "Blcss My Heart" Alemonoff.
 An Angels Announcement" Ma. ksroff.
 "rhe Noise Rohber" and "Wocomt to the Bishop" written hy l., T. Eakoota and sung hy the children Of the parish,
 "Rl assnd Man" kic"okoyt.
 "cheruhim Songs" Muzrcchesku.
 Lord O My Light" fiartniansky.
 "narkuess of Night" Cuckoo Songs" Echo" Night Solo" by Miss M stephik and Inc choir. Won derful Girls" valSe and "rotpourri or Russian Folk Songs" by Inc choir and the children.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
Confident of Success.

The governor today. reiterated con ddcnco that he would be nominated ' hen. in answer 10 a question who would he his second choice in the cvont Of smith -McAdoo deadlock. hr said: "Thrre's no such thing as a second choice. l believe I'll bc nominated. for l am convinced that when the convention gets through paving is compliments 10 favorite sons and dark horse candidates, il
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

Campaigns to reduce infant nor talitr and the worst diseases of adults gives reason to hope for add Ing 10 years to the average human 14rg
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-09-06

heard about us.
Come on, everybody" I called,
let's all go swimming!"
There" Ted signified his approval
Didn't I tell you Salie was the life
of the party and that when SHE got
here things would start hummdn'?"
went over to where Mr.. Wright
was sctanding.
81 brought one of dads suits along
for you" told him nonchantly, but
maybe you disapprove of moonlight
swimming. I assure you We'll be
properly clothed. We aren't in the
movies
con the contrary, you were very
thoughtful to take such good care OF
a poor, friendless stranger and there's
nothing I'd like more than a swim
with you in the ocean,"
The crowd scattered.
I was the last to leave the bath
house. Curtiss Wright was waiting
for me-
"You see, I am at least within the
law I told him. II have on three
Sdrm6ulS, IWO VI WhiCu OIL . oeONh
ings.' 1 looked down at my chiffon
hose which I had rolled half way
down below my knees, but he touched
my gypsy bandana.
Wrong count" he smiled. You've
forgotten the most becoming part OF
your attire"
We started toward the ocean. We
could see the rest of the party, like
dark moths on a beach which had
been made into ivory satin by the
moonlight. When half way down I
turned and glanced over my shoulder.
I caught my breath at the picture.
The sand-dunes, bathed in white
moon,dust, lay silent, warm and vo-
luptuous. They stretched their I'M
dulating hills unendingly behind us.
Palm trees silhouetted against the
sky, made magic music and crooned
seduetively. I felt the lure and
stopped quickly.
"Wast a minute I caught the
arm of my companion. Lets not
60 in the water. Let's go up yon-
DER / suggested, pointing to the
exquisite setting behind us.
!. CONTINUED Next Week)
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temptations -
Down BY the Sea and-Yates

noticed Mr.. Wright was not
drinking.
After my second cocktail / insisted
that he try one and held the glass
up to him. Please, just take the
curse off it." l wheedled. He touched
it to his lips but that was all, and ne
did that because it was the gallant
thing to do under tns circumstances.
With ali the rest of the crowd looking
to have turned me down would have
been humiEating.
The music started.
Cd" Yates has an orchestra that
makes little thrills run all over me,
1 confided to my good-looking escort.
-It's wonderful. That saxaphone
would make anyone commit murder
or even worse"
E'Come on I said and pulling at
his arm started toward the room
where they were dancing. They
were playing a heavenly waltz. He
danced, like / was afraid he would,
in good time and perfect step, but
without any of the latest variations.
felt warm glow of exhilaration.
/ glanced up at my partner. He was
the most distinguished dancer on the
floor and / longed to have him hold
me closer
The violns played the minor chords
in THE Song of india" and I wanted
20 dance. dance, dance as had never
danced before.
Ted broke on US.
When Ted. and I had danced half
way across the floor the orchestra
changed from the waltz it had been
playing into an Argentine tango.
The other dancers left the floor and
we knew it meant an exhibition.
s'Ted and Sallie. bravo!" shouted
the others.
We had danced many times at
Charity entertainments and they knew
us so well at yates. that at least
once during the evening they played
the tango for us that they had called
'@'Sallie's."
Ted's arm about my waist tight
aned and became an embrace. He was
more like a lover of the Pampas,
red-blooded, fiery and imprisoned
On we danced. We passed the dark
ened doorway and I saw Curtiss
Wright standing in the shadows
Through the smoke Of his cigarette
Z could see that his gaze was fast
ened on our movements, and yet his
eyes held none of the admiration fol
which I had hoped. Rather, I saw
there look of Indifferent amuse
ment
I stopped dancing. I don't know
what it was. but a devil sat on my
shoulder, squirting me on to live VI
to the things that Mr.. Wright hat
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7SS.gSa NEED NOT -. =

accident insurance company paid
Mrs. Carter $500. Summer guests
at the beach hotel collected sits
more for the mother and widow.
About $500 of the total $675 was
used by her to meet the expenses
of the two funerals. Helpless and
alone, broken in spirit and feeble,
the great question of what next to
do confronted her. At that time
she was living in an old fashioned
frame house just off Massachusetts,
averue, in Lexington, Mass. Her
reputation for c6oky making was
we'll known. It was generally said
that Mrs. Carter could bake the
thinnest and finest cookies ever
produced and neighbors asked her
why she didn't try TO build up a
market for them.
Sensitive and high strung It was
humiliation to try and CONNER
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5!
Uncle Joint -

Ny little neice has learnt TO
sins-ft least she reSkpps ~
~. She hints sbe's feteheA
the proper swtns h shst-sH
tfsinihptpc-she's spent q feu-
tnns on the thing :, n {. but - q
really, I dunno!
Most every msht when J twe
y, ! iistsp at hes squaN the
wsgeie, watbie, TN III sereedh
II suffer through ''sxa @Cbnt
I'd sooner face q am adhsd-
my beek against the vfll
III turrihle-hcw fun they've
LED The human voice astrV-an'
twisted an distorted, IN tst d.
absiic way :. >. y, Nv ~ i,
they've murdered taft done
tie jeb fer payi
Bdk-we might ss wei be
-hppskM a. 10 Ey TO raise q
fuss; / wouldn't wayt my sis-
ternlaw 10 listen Ct mo GUS
/. =. And, Tseny's finished
"trainin' 80, her voice can't get
much wuss!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-09-06

Success does not always rest
upon tie shoulders of a man. And
so today, for a change, l am going
to tell you about woman who
won out when everything seemed
hopeless. John Carriers wife, Helen,
was an invalid. Nothing immedi-
ately dangerous; Just weak heart
valves and asnemic. She couldn't
get about easily and lived on milk
and It's by-products. In 1914, when
she was ffty-four years old, her
husband, $50 q week chemists
assistant in Waltham, Mass, was
run over By Waltham trolley car
and kill Jury said It was
careless on his part, and
refused emmy as dam
ages. 5wtn,' thirty
years OF y that same
year at EafSs, n where he
was employ, 49, - ..s--t "ler.;. an
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HI $50 go,
3 Ne@ Ei'

cialize a talent that she had en-
ployed only for her husband and
sons sake, but it was all that she
was fitted to do.
A travelling salesman neighbor
agreed to try and sell her cookies,
however, and three months later
three Of the better restaurants IN
Boston and two In Providence were
making a speciality Of them, to-
rether with wafer thin ginger
snaps" and what came to be known
as nCartAr,s feather weight sponge
cSES..n - That year Mrs CArters
net profits amounted TO Il ,1e6.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-09-06

Father Knows

Proud Father: "Yes'ir, when that
little fellow O. mine grows up he is
going to be doctor"
/. Yesmah: How do you know what
a 6-year old child will be when he
grows up?"
Proud Father: Easy! Why the
other day / left him alone in the
would you believe it.
he removed the appendix from every
book on the first shelf
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INDICATED

ngHnbby: "Sorry. dear, that
could NOT get you on the phone last
evening" went. to a stag party"
Youngs Thing: ooh, that's where
you were. I wondered what made
you stagger SO when you came in"