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New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
vbe story of the Flight of the IIar-
 Risou Children That Lillian | Told Madge

There is no anger quite SO futile.-- and SO furions--as that which follows the alarming of telephone receiver rpon a retort one has ready for ut- terance.
 For ihe first few seconds after Dicky had rebuffed my softly-spoken apology. I stood raging silently, glad of only one thing.s that Lillian had sbsented herself from my room, and therefore no one had heard my at- tempt 10 eat humble pie.
 Then the recollection Of many other hectic episodes in my lie Nitn ny temperamental husband came to me, and my angry frown was replaced by a tremulous smile. Dicky the Tenpestuous might be so angry that he would refuse an apology Tor the moment, but Dicky the Chi'alrlc never conld rest until he had made amends for his rudeness. should hear from him again before very long. or that I was very sure.
 went 10 the door, and called lil- lsn softly from inc kitchen where she had gone when she turned the telephone receiver over 10 me. Char acte risticaliy, sine made no reference 10 Dicky.
 we Aim Co Please"
 Tin bread pudding from inc neck ur." she said. as she began unfasten- ing her gown. but l must tell you about the children before go to bed. You certainly provide entertainment for your guests. MadEe. haven't had 3 second 10 speak Of inc children until uoT.'
 We aim io please" said demuro- tr. and she grinned appreciativeiy.
 you knoa me, don't you = she acknowledged. and nodded as ! went 10 the bedroom and brought out Dicky's bathrohc
 .'TIrs is first aid tn ibe injured. I laughed. "or rather io the l1dI's vho didn't hare an opportunity to hrinr fusra-r win Them, already haze found comfort 7ithin q tonight Take off your dress ard slip into this while you taik. You'H l." more cotu- forfsbie" {"
 "I-m doipe that Hftio thins as fast ss can.r sine r,torto1. and iu au-
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
.pAIil FASHION sER,I.E.
--DAIli tAsHInN sKkiHE THIS SHEDS DUST

This summer coat is practical for street and travel because of the dust shedding qualities of its mohair material. It is Patou model de- ,eloped in black with lining of black and white printed silk. and scarf of the same.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Gossip;s Corner
MOOdes Heads

Coats embroidered with wooden beads bear no resemblance to the embroidered models of which we have grown little tired. The beads may be dull or bright as you desire.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
kaslla I.inincs

kasha cloth Things are found in some Of the smart silk coats, giving a warslth lacking in silk but con tributing nothing in weight.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Black ,CaDeS

&The new black silk capes that look so demure and practical when viewed on the model, frequently have Things of white silk with very large rcd flowers in allovcr or border dcigns.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Gray Lace I''rork

A frock of soft gray lace has close sheath lining of mauNe colored satin and a eirdle Of powder blue ribbon tied directly in front.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Coloresi Pumps

Pumps of black patent leather piped with green, purple or red lizard, with heel to match, are novelties in footwear.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Slllai.l IniIcoaI

Three piece suits of bensaiine are very smart indeed, particularly when the upper part Of the dress is white georgctte or crepe dc chine.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
An Unc,rntful Life.

Down 10 the time of Nigel Brother tons death Mary Turnitaps life had been eventful.
 She could not remember her father. and her mother had died when she was sixteen, leaving her 10 manage as best she could on the small in- come of something under hundred a year.
 It had seemed wealth to Mary in those early days: only aftcrward. when she came 10 realize that there are things such as board and lodg- ings and travelling expenses 10 be paid for besides clothes and simple pleasures, did she understand that she must look round for ways and means by which to supplement her slender income.
 An advertisement in a morning ra- per had led to her finding a place as typist in & city office.
 She made no friends. and the ad- vent Of Nigel Bretherton into the drah monotony Of her life had seemed like a glimpse Of Heaven.
 He was friend of her employers son. and once-paUsing on his way through the office where she sat, he had stopped and jokingly offered her a penny for her thoughts.
 That had been one of the days when 2 patch of blue sky vas visible above the ugly cbinfBey-pots. and Mary had pointed to if. and answered that she pas wondering what it must be like 10 live in the country. where there was TO smoke, and where the sun always shone.
 The answer had amused and in- terest cd him, even though he told her that there was no place on earth where the sun always shone. She vas different from the fluffy, giggling girls of his acquaintance. and one day he hesitatingly asked her to come out and have some tea with him. And so the curious friendship had started.
 No man had ever paid Mary at tention before. and it seemed 10 her ignorance that this was Romance with capital letter, and the first step to the 'Happy-ever-after' Land. Of which she had hitherto only dreamed.
 For four years she had been more than happy and content with his friendship. and then. without a word Of warning. her dream castles came Clattarirg 10 The crouna. Nigel vent on 3 country sisit.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Tn Ilran Mailing

To clean mating. sweep it twice, first with n stiff broom and then with a softer one dipped in warm water and shaken as dry as possible.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
False IIculs

One of the newest coats has three false hems, giving the effect of three tiers. They shade from tan to a deep brown.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
lS Sour Mill,

No sour milk should be wasted. tse it for cottage cheese, griddle cakes, biscuits, cornbread or ginger bread,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
For Hash

Leftover beef. lamb, mutton and veal are excellent for hash, scalloped dishes, croqr6Hcs, meat loaf and salad.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Ifnr Hal l,rinl

Two very large tulips, one black and the other white, hang from the wide brim Of hat Of white crepe,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
Cleaning Bra ss

Inlacuucrcd brass can bc cleaned by washing in warm soap studs, then rubbing with salt and vinegar.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

Dolly. a Go>crness, marries Nigel Bretherton for his money. The mar riage proves an unhappy one. When war is declared, Nigel is glad to en- list. He leaves Dolly under the care Of Mary Furniral. Mary comes to live in Doly's flat.
 When word comes that Nigel has been killed. Dolly marries an old suitor hamed Durham and together they sail for America. Nigel's older brother, David. calls to see NigeFs widow. He mistakes Mary for Dolly. Mary is ashamed to tell of Dolly's marriage.
 David goes to call on friend named Fisher who shows David a picture of Nigels widow. Fisher tells David that he does not like Dolly
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23
IDatl,ing

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-23

he compared the pictured faces of the two women-the one in the lccket. with its steady, almost sad eyes. and the frivolous prettiness of she who had been his brothers wife.
 It was not the same woman.
 He laid the locl;et down beside the unmounted photograph, and again opened the letter Nigel had written the night before his death.
 Perhaps now he would be able bet ter to understand it's imploring in coherence; perhaps now in the light of this new discovery, many things would be made clear.
 "Dear Dayyt' tNigers sprawling writing struck his heart with a little pang of remembrance; nobody but Nigel had ever called him DavyD- T have been meaning 10 write 10 you ever since | came out to this hell. for hell it is, no matter what the papers say.
 T don't want to grumble-l came of my own free will-but this past day or two Ihe had the feeling that 1 shant ever so back home. So many Of the chaps have gone under, and you never know whose turn it will be next.
 ''l should have liked to have seen you again, old fellow. l hope you weren't very wild over my last letter: J ought to have told you before about my marriage, but it's all been such a mistake.
 Not that I'm blaming Dolly. It's cut both ways, and she hasn't been any happier than have. We weren't suited; there was another man she really cared for, and l--well, one can see where mistakes are made when it's too late,
 Mary furni>al is with Dolly while [ am out here; she's the best woman in tho world, and the best friend l've ever had. She'd have pulled mo through, if I'd not been such a fool, and you'd have liked her. Bnt it's no nse now, or suppose shouldn't he writing this et all.
 'It's been raining like hell for the past eek--hardly a dry moment. and most of us are suffering agonies rom rheumatism. Cad, one apprc- ciatcs Englapd after taste or this.
 "DaNy, if never come home---dont think I'm funking- but if l never come home, and you get a chance, will you tell Mary furni,al that [ asked you to thank her for all she's done for me- never, somehow, realized it till got away from every one, and had plenty of time 10 think. We were such good pals. God bless herr"
 After speaking with Mary, and be- iievinG her to be his brothers wife. Eretherton had marreled at the half spoken confession of love for another woman the letter had contained; but low. in the light Of what Monty Fisher had said, and what he him self had instinctivcly guessed, many things were made clear
 Nigel had loved this woman, this Mar,' l'urnitai. who had allowed him ---Datid to believe that she was Nigel's widow; Nigel had realized the mistake Of his marriage too late!
 Then where-where was Dolly"
 Ii was all a great mystery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23

waNcd linen, then with a fine needle and ravelings of the same stuff SO back and forth and weave the stitch es close together.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23

BY SISTER MARY Unless otherwise specified, these cipes are planned for four person.,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23

1con,inued in our Next lssueJ
New Britain herald., 1924-04-23

Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc)
Evening star., 1924-02-22
Do You Believe the Other Fellow Is Sincere?
BY JOHN CARLYLE

Are you one of those persons who
are always walking around the other
fellow to see whether he has rock
in his hand?
Sad TO say, some of the, most sue
cessful men in every community
successful as far as money and posi-
ton are concerned are the most
hard boiled" They are instantly
suspicious of every other mans effort
if they cannot see a practical motive.
II he is doing a good deed. OF un-
usual proportions. they instantly as
sumo that he must be getting q good
thing ont Of IT.
THEY suspect partisanship where it
does not exist. They suspect selfish
interest where the motivating impulse
is altruism.
1t is true that these doubling citi-
zens, whose thumbs are always down
and eyebrows always raised. have a
great deal of experience and prece-
dent to justify their sordid suspicion.
But they have neither right nor justi-
fieation for refusing, automatically,
TO give credit for sincerity where
such credit is due.
Sit in any group of men and talk
about the plans Of really far-visioned
citizens for human betterment and
what will you hear?
Evening star., 1924-02-22
No "Leuin Tree"

Organization is announced from AS
bury Park, n. j.. Of the "Lenin Memo
rial Tree Institute" Its purpose is to
simulate interest in the planting OF
trees to perpetuate the name Of the
late soviet premier throughout the
United States. One who describes him.
self in the public announcement as
director Of the institute says that he
has asked the District Commissioners
for permission to plant tree in mem
Dry of Lenin on 18th street. where
trees are now growing as memorials
to the war dead.
1t is inconceivable that such a petit
ton. if it has been presented to the
District commissioners. should be
granted. 1t is incohceivable that al
tree in memory of man who< il;
known 10 the world as Nicolai Lenin,
head Of one of the cruelest and most
viciously tyrannical and malevolently
subversive governmental organizations
in the worlds history. should ever be
planted in this country. and especially
in the National Capital.
The very proposal to place tree in
memory of Lenin in the street that il
s designed is to be lined with natural
srowths in honor of the men of Wash.
ington who fell in the world war. is
an insult to them and to those who
cherish them in their hearts.
Evening star., 1924-02-22

this crime it is most important to note
that the confessing firebug acknowl.
edges that he had been doing it for
years. T,ts means that there was u
market for his services; that there has
been a practice Of incendiarism, pos
sibly for insurance. perhaps for re-
renge or terrorism. This clue to past
activities should be followed. The
testimony Of 4 scoundrel like this may
not be sufficient in itself to cause
conviction. but it would be at least
interesting to know who has been hir.
ing hin. in, the past.
There is no more dangerous prac-
tice than arson. no worse crime. 1t
menaces the lives of people by whole
salc. innocent people who have moth
ing to do with the interests or issues
involved. Possibly this mans testi-
mony throws light on large number
of tenement house fires in New York
city in which in the past few years
many people have been burned to
death.
Evening star., 1924-02-22
Public Buildings.

President Coolidge is firm for a
public building bill for the District of
Columbia and he makes plain his be-
lief that there should be new build
ings at Washington for the State De-
partment, Department of Justice,
Department of Agriculture and the
internal revenue bureau. and he
would like to have Congress meet the
need Of the government for an
archives building.
Represent tative Langley of Ken
tucky. chairman of the House com
mittee on public buildings and
grounds. and Representative Clark OF
Florida of that committee were in
consultation with the President on
this matter. and Representative Lang
ley has said that he will call meet
ing Of his committee within a day or
SO to determine what public building
legislation to bring before Congress
at this session.
Mr.. Langley has previously spoken
in favor Jf 4 general building bill,
making q start in taking care of the
governments housing needs through.
out the country. and ut the same time
provide for construction OF buildings
needed at Washington. Whether such
a measure can be passed by this
Congress is uncertain. The President
has expressed the view that the cost
OF a general building program would
be SO large that it ought not to be
undertaken at this time. Whether a
bill to provide for the governments
Housing needs at Washington with.
out taking into immediate account
the government housing needs else
where would be passed by this Con-
gress is also uncertain. The Presi-
dent has expressed himself in favor of
this plan, and Il 1ifty-million dollar
Iuilding extension program for the
Capital has received the approval Of
the Public Buildings Commission.
II is clear that we are soon to have
Ae sense OF. Congress on this i'm
portant question. That the govern
ment is in want of housing space at
Washington is admitted. That build
inGs in which government busiress is
transacted should he designed for
that purpose and that they should be
owned BY the government is also adj
mitted.
Evening star., 1924-02-22
George Washington's Faith.

George WaShington's birthday has
become an American institution. Its
observance is general, even though
there may be no elaborate ceremonial
proceedings. Activities are slackened.
and in some aSsemblaSes the Fare.
Well Address is read as an injunction
10 the memory of the man who con-
the republic.
Washingtons birthday brings forth
many thoughts regarding the cundi-
tions that prevailed when the first
President was living as compared with
those that are today. Then the foun-
dations of the new government were
insecure. Now they are strong. Then
the establishment of the states as an
independent organization was regard.
ed as an experiment. Now it is ac-
cepted by the world as permanent and
a great success.
There were charges Of graft and
corruption then. as there are today.
Men were accused Of venality as now.
Human nature has not changed in the
course of Il century and a quarter.
Washington held the highest ideals of
popular government and had faith in
the ability of the American people To-
rule themselves. But he saw the
weaknesses Of humanity as clearly as
he saw its strength, and he gave sol.
emn warning Of the perils thar heset
the path of the new republic.
If the first President were alive to-
day he would be proud of the accom-
plshments achieved by the people
whom he led through the war Of in
dependence and through the period
Of constructive organization. He would
be confirmed in his faith. The occa-
sional outbreaks Of violent partisa u
ship and the open accuse tions Of fraud
would not shake his confidence.
Washington was a practical man,
thoroughly acquainted with the pruc-
esses of business. He was a si1rewd
trader. keen bargainer. an accurate
valuer. He was one Of the weaithiest
men of his time, his wealth resulting
IL Olil 3hA0StiS duu dSuHiSH.
was not the slightest taiut upon his
fortune. He abhorred dishonesty of
every kind and in every degree. But
he was no dreaming idealist and he
recognized that government requires
constant watchfulness against the
'cupidity of men.
No matter how high may roll the
waves Of political bitterness in these
trying times there remains the abiding
faith Of the people. planted by George
Washinston's works and words, in
the everlasting righteousness of a
government which is founded in mu-
tuality Of interest. There is no rea-
son today for despair in the per
rnanence of the institution which he
was so largely instrumental in estap-
Eshing.
Evening star., 1924-02-22
A Professional Firebug.

About eighteen months ago series
OF fires started in certain wet wash
laundries in New York city that had
1t was notable that the establishments
burned were outside OF an organiza-
ton corr prising most Of tho la,Indries
OF this character. and suspicion arose
pose Of putting them out Of business.
Investigation followed and the assist
ant manager Of the association was
finally arrested and accused of.having
Rad these fires started by. agents. He
was indicted and is now on trial.
Three gangsters were also arrested
and they have confessed to setting
the fires at the instance and in the
ray OF the accused man. One Of
them has just given his testimony
with a nonchalance that is amazing
He told in the plainest terms and
without the least reluctance or emo
ton that he had hired out at the rate
Of $50 a week to do this work. He
said that at the time Of the first of
the fires he was already veteran OF
the practice Of arson. "It wasn't any.
thing new to me-" he said: "Id been
doing it for years."
All these laundries thus fired were
in buildings occupied by families. One
Of them in the tenement district held
about $50 persons. The fire was set at
night while these people were asleep.
For starting this blaze the gangster
says no got a bonus of $40 in addi.
ton to his weekly wage
Apart from the cold -bloodedness of
Evening star., 1924-02-22
COURAGE
81 am the master OF my fate.
I on, the captain Of my soul"
HENLEY.


George Washington's elder brothers
were sent to Europe to be educated,
but he was eleven when his father
died and left the mother only the
homestead farm at Bridges Creek,
Va, as her sole inheritance. The
boy had to attend the crude schools
nearby until sixteen. He studied sur
yeying and was successful at the
work, but had to abandon it to take a
brother on a hopeless quest for health
in the Bahamas.
When the French invaded the Ohio
country he, at twenty, took charge
when Col. Fry died, won a victory
and later wisely withdrew before su-
perior French forces, for which act
he was reduced in rank
After. Gen. Braddock had been
wounded Washington took charge Of
the retreat vas ma1e Hea fn,eb Foebes st eom
pletcd the journey and the capture or
Soon afterward he was elected to
the Virginia house Of burEesses and
married Mrs. Custis. He invested in
the Mississippi Company, induced
friends to subscribe. then spent seven
years trying to secure grant from
the crown, but all was lost when the
revolution started.
He was diddent and knew little
about military tactics, and against
mis- will was made commander-fn-
chief OF the revolutionary forces,
serving without pay. The army was
an armed mob, enlistments were run
ming out and virtually he had to or
ganize a new force. Congress med
died, men deserted and criticism was
bitter as he was pushed back through
New Jersey. Then the capture of
Trenton changed sneers to praise. In
the next eighteen months other
American generals won success while
Evening star., 1924-02-22
If Washington's Spirit Were Here

If the spirit of George WashinSton
the great exemplar of truthfulness,
could animate the evidence in the oil
scandal investigation, how much less
difficult il would be to evolve the
truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth. Contrast the veracity
which he preached and practiced. from
the day Of the cherry tree incident
throughout his whole life. with some
Of the features starring the oil-inqury
testimony.
Charges OF lies. false evidence. insinu.
ations more deadly than downright
accusation in their insidious effects.
because harder to combat, are shot
through the web and wOof Of the cvi.
dence, envelopins truth in q bIa ok
garment. Oh. for q. George Washing
ton hatchet for the inquirys symbol.
The American people want the truth
in this great scandal. and the com.
mittee and the special counsel en-
gagged by the government are intent
upon getting it if possible.
1t will be unfortunate if lasting
impression should survive to the end
Of the investigation that any of the
truth is left at the bottom of the
well. Fortunately. the admitted sin.
cerity Of the investigators to get al!
the truth. together with the natural
urge Of party politics to facilitate its
disclosure. holds out reasonable hope
that as far as humanity possible it
will be done.
Evening star., 1924-02-22

pointments as we'll as they do now.
There was not as much money float.
|; ing around. and not as much talk
about big sums in congressional in
vestigations and the newspapers, but
the average fellow who would do a
days work got his share Of the cir
culating medium. Extravaganza was
not as fashionable as now. Many of
our prominent and rich citizens were
noted for their economy. 4 man who
would work could get as good food
and as much Of it as an industrious
man today. His home was heated by
CRATES, stoves or "latrobes,' and if he
the heart OF the business section.
which was the corner of 1th street
and the Avenue his home was lighted
with coal-oil lamps. but he knew moth
ing of hot-water heating plants and
incandescent bulbs and was content.
When he struck blue.head sulphur
match and lighted his oil lamp he
chortled at the progress that had
been made since his fathers time.
when the house was lighted with can
dies and tallow dips and women rolled
paper into "lamp-lighters" to save
matches.
These are pretty good days. There
is generally work if a man will work,
and many of those who will not work
seem to wear good clothes. so to the
theater and keep out of the work
house. Nearly every man goes To the
movies and rides in an automobile,
whether he can afford to do it or not.
Boys seem TO know more than boys
did forty years ago, but even then q
boy on reaching the mature age of
fifteen or sixteen considered the odd
man back number. These ara
pretty good days. and between our
selves it is still possible for a man to
have Il good time.