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New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
HARDWARE MARKET SLOW.
IicfaH sales About Country Retarded
 by UnfayoraIIe Weather.

New York, April 24.--Eardware Age in its weekly market summary of the hardware market says Today:
 More favorable weather conditions have stimulated sales in some season. able lines in some sections Of the country. but according 10 reports from the principal jobbing centers. business SD far this month--handi- capped by had veal her-has not been up to expectations.
 Builders hardware and tools. how ever. continue active. The same Is true of automobile accessories. radio equipment and numerous specialties.
 Retail sales have been retarded by unsavorstts weather. and as a conse- quence collections have been some what slow.
 The price structure is fairly firm. although a slight softening in steel prices is expected by some to he re- fscted in the hardware market with in the near future. Counteracting this. however. is the fact that stocks are tow. that manufacturers have ere ated uo surplus. and that with an in- erase n consumer demand shorts ges in some lines are not unlikely"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Opposes Dawes Report

Dr. Hellferich was one of the most butter opponents of the Dawes-Nc- Kenna reports With the announce ment of the committees reconlmen- dation he launched campaign against Germany's acceptance of the terms and it was on this issue that he planned his contest for reelection to the reiehstag. He was to speak at Hanau last night on this topic. He was elected to the reiehstag in 1920 as a deputy of the German national party. of which he was the leader.
 It was only three months after the German revolution late in 1918 that Dr. Helfferich started his opposition to the ruling parties. He was always n pronounced monarchist and fought republican principles from the outset. one of his most pronounced antipa- thies was Matthias Erzbergcr. the cen- ter party leader. against whom as sig natory of the treaty of Versailles he was extremely bitter.
 Dr. Helfferich was considered by many one of Germanys greatest A. nancial geniuses during tho war. when he became treasurer of the empire and raised the first three war loans totaling 32,00o, 100000 marks. It was through his activity as managing dl- rector Of the Anatolian railway pro- iect that he first attracted the atten. ton of Emperor William. Afterward he became the rulers warm friend, and since the exile Of the kaiser he had visited the deposed monarch fre- quently.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Sciiacht Not Killed
py The AssocIated Pres..

By The Associated Press.
 Berlin, April 2i.--The report that pr. Hjalmar schacht, president of the German Reichsbank was one of those killed in the wreck at Bclinzona is unfounded. Dr. Schacht is at present in Berlin.
 If is feared, however. that the re- port that Dr. Karl Helfferich, former vice chancellor, was among the yic- tlms is true. He is believed to have been a passenger on one of the ill., lated trains, as he invariably used the Simplon route in travelling to Italy.
 Up to noon the political associates Of Helfferich were still uninformed as 10 his whereabouts, and it was stated that he had failed to appear yester- day at Hanau where he had promised to attend an election meeting.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Alkali In Soap
 Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to keep hair looking is best. Many soaps and prepared sham DOGS contain too much free aIkili. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle. and ruins it.
 The best thing for steady use Is Tuisifed cocoanut Oil shampoo. which is pure and greaseIess, and Is better than anything else you can usa-
 Two or three tssspoOnfBls is EIf- fcient 10 cleanse your hair and sca'p thoroughly. Simply moistsn the hair with water and rub t fn. IL makes an abundance Of rich, creamy lather. which rnsss oat easily. removing every particle Of dust. dirt. dandruf end excess oil. The hair dries quick iy and evenly. and fl leaves the scalp soft, and the hair fne and silky. bright. Iustrous. fluffy. uaty and easy to manage.
 You can get Iulafed cocoanut oil shampoo st any drug store; it is in- expensive and FeN ounces will sup ply every member Of ths family for months.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
DAUGHTERS OF 1872
At Annual Convention Yesterday Or ganization Endorses Govt. Plan For Restricting Immigration.

Washington. April 24.-Restrictive immigration was endorsed and off cers were elected at the concluding sessions yesterday of the S2nd annual council of the United States Daugh- ters of 1872.
 Mrs. Robert (. Maxwell of New Jersey, was reelected first vice-presi- dent, the highest offlco which became vacant this year, and Mrs. w. chand- Ter of Michigan, became third vice. president; Mrs. John A. Lusk of Ala bama, auditor. and Mrs. Frederick W, Milspaugh of Tennessee, recording secretary.
 Projects for establishment of a tu- ,berculosis hospital for former service men as a memorial to the women Of the World War, and for acquisition of Kenmore and Wakefield as nation- al shrines were approved by the so- ciety, which also approved the pro- posed Harding memorial.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Rentenmark His Hobby

result of which Helfferich was fine 800 marks
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
MINISTER'S 0. K, DRIVE
Notify Near East Worker They Ap- prove of Campaign for Funds for Children Across Water.

The drive for s3,o00 for the Near East Relief Association has been en- dorsed by the New Britain ministers, according to a letter just received from Rev. Henry w. Maier president, by Miss Eugenia S. Bumgardner, field worker for the Near East Relief. The letter follows:
 At a meeting of the Ministers as- sociation of New Britain, held Mon- day, March 31st, the matter of a Near East Relief Week" was brought up and endorsed. We commend this cause to the people of our city, be- lieving that there is great need of help in this particular field, and that all moneys received will be carefully expended under the efficient manage ment of the Near East Relief organi- Zation.
 "The New Britain Ministers Asso- ciation,
 By Henry ". Maier."
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Deaths Total f3

Bellinzona, Switzerland, April .4.-- The latest estimate of the casualties from the collision of the Zurich and Milan express trains near here yester- day gives the deaths at 15. including five members of the engineer crews and eight passengers
 Two mechanicians and two train hands were seriously injured. Four passengers suffered injuries which it is. believed will not prove fatal. The bodies recovered from one of the cars were so badly burned as to be un- recognizable.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Springtime Is
 Celery King Time

Three times week for three weeks, brew cup of Celery King, a purely vegetable laxative tea, and drink it just before retiring. Gently, yet ef- fectively, 1t will drive out all impuri- ties and not only make you feel bet ter but look better. giving you a sweet breath clear skin and a healthy ap- petite-children like ft.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
OklahOma's 9 Delegates
 Instructed for Coolidge

Oklahoma City, Okla, April 2i.-- olllahoma's twenty-five delegates to the republican national convention were instructed by the state conyen- ton to vote for the nomination of
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24

His hobby was the rentenmark, which represented Germany's first at tempt to stabilize her currency and which is still in use pending the crea- ton of the gold bank of issue pro- vlded for in the Dawes report. The proposal to replace the rentenmark, which he had established. with a brand new gold currency was thought to be responsible for much of his op- position to the Dawes plan. Upon learning of the plan Dr. Helfferich launched series of attacks upon Dr. Hjalmar Schacht. president of the Reichsbank, who had suggested es- tablishing the gold bank.
 Dr. Helfferich was born at Neu- stadt, in the palatinate, on July 22, 1872
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
DR, HELFFERICH IS
 KILLED IN WRECK German Nationalist Leader Victim
 of Swiss Disaster
Hy The Associated Press,

EF Hb50UIdTVH
 Berlin, April 24-The death of pr. Karl Helfferich. German nationalist leader and former vice-chancellor, in the train wreck at Bellinzona yester- day is confirmed In an official dis patch from the German counsul at Tugano.
 pr. Helfferich's aunt was also killed. The consul's dispatch says the Identification papers of Helfferich were found among the remains Of the wreck victims,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
Calvin Coolidge for president.

James Harris, national committee man and for 20 years a leader In the republican party in Oklahoma and until yesterday a candidate for the United States senate, announced his retirement from state politics.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24
A Prominent Man

Dr. Karl Theodor Helfferich. inan- cier and stateman, held many import ant government posts, including the posts of ambassador to Russia, secre- tary of the interior. vice-chancellor and director of the Deutsche bank. Tn January. 1915. during the war. he be- came minister of the treasury and was in charge of the German war loans for the successful flotation Of which he earned the thanks of the kaiser, who bestowed the Iron cross upon him.
 Opposed Preparations
 After the war, as a member of the Reichstag, he consistently opposed any government whose policy it was to pay war separations. He came out in opposition 10 the report Of the repara- ton experts under Brigadier General Dawes because the plan embodied in the report, he claimed, was too severe for Germany to assume.
 Ruthless Sub Warfare
 Dr. Helfferich was one Of those who favored the prosecution of the war to the utmost. In 1915, while minister of the interior and wce-chancellor he made pronouncements in favor of de- portations from the territory occupied by the German forces and also sup porting the ruthless submarine cam- paign.
 His attitude toward the Rsiehstag brought him into conflict with that body, which responded to his attacks by holding up his pay as vice.chancel- Tor and in 1917 he resigned that po- sition.
 Ambassador to Russia
 The next year he went 10 Moscow ss ambassador to Russia, but after a short stay returned to Berlin and gave lip his post because he did not agree with the policies of the soviet govern ment.
 Later hs began reactionary cam palgn, calling upon the younger ele- nent to rebs, against 'the men who betrayed the fatherland" In his campaign he singled out pr. Matthias Erzberger. whom he blamed for the collapse of Germany and who prompt ly responded with suit for libel, as a
New Britain herald., 1924-04-24

stoior vehicles in Norway number over za.n0a. which is one for every 200 inhahitants.
Evening star., 1924-03-16

The poor relations have been given the
box for the Saturday matinee They had
hoped to hear "Thais." or "Tosca." or
butterfly" maybe. but, of course. it
turned out to be "Gotterdammerung."
However, a box at the opera is a box at
the opera and not to be sneezed at. Dur
ing the intermission there will be lot
OF changing around so that those who are
now sitting in the rear will be sitting in
front The lady i'll the center is thinking.
We'll. honestly, believe enjoy our radio
best!"
Evening star., 1924-03-16

During the action Of the last act there will be
a great deal OF whispering and creaking in
the back of the box. 1t will be caused by the
suburban guest of the afternoon, who was to
leave early in order to make the four-thrty-
five or the five-ten at the latest.
Evening star., 1924-03-16

A section of the standees showing. among
others. the young man who follows the music
with score OF the opera. the short who
is always being csted or stepped on or other
wise encroached upon, and the little lady who
arrives late, but manages to work her way
into the front line of standees before the act
is half over. She teaches music, and Mozart
is her favorte
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
"Cheap Christmas Present? Lock
Him Up"-Quen Elizabeth's Policy

Now just supposing you were Queen
Elizabeth back in Merri~ England
long time ago, what would you prob
ably get for Christmas? Well, here's
what Queen Elizabeth actually did get
all sorts of clothes from her cour-
tiers and ladies in waiting which she
would wear through the following year.
And let it be said, Elizabeth WASH
the least bit polite about receiving these
presents. If she thought they weren't
Of good quality and that they didn't
cost enough she said SO, publicly, and
diSgraced the person who had sent them.
OF course, she was queen and could
get away with that sort of trick, out
it seems to ME that she was lmpollte,
queen or no queen.
Had Hundreds OF Stockings
One Christmas. during her reign, one
Of her ladies in waiting gave her pair
of silk stockings which she had made
with her own hands. How did Eliza
beth feel about that: She was just as
crazy over the silk stockings as many
ladies are today. In fact. after getting
This pair of stockings, Elizabeth was
totally spoiled for wearing any other
kind and would not use the wool and
cloth ones She had in her room (al-
thuogh she must have had at least 200
rairsl.
Ever after that Christmas she kept
couple of people busy making silk
stockings for her. Il can't even, make
guess as to how many people are
kept busy making silk stockings today.
Certainly. it is a great number.)
Christmas Gaiety Stopped
After Elizabeth passed on and q
hing named Charles had had his head
cut IF. Oliver Cromwell came into
power and he was dead set against cele-
bra1ins Christmas in any manner. In
fact. he had a law passed by the Eng
]Sh parliament in 1862 forbidding anv
kind of a celebration. This law stood
for long time
Even in early America. in the Massa-
chuSetts colonies. celebrating Christmas
was forbidden by law. Old Governor
Andres. who was SO hated by the peo-
yle of Massachusetts. was the man to
make the celebration of Christmas legal
once more.
Celebrations Begin Again
Down in Virginia they didn't have
sny sort of celebration until three years
after the founding of jamestown be-
cause. as Captain John Smith put it,,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Olaf lived in the Valley of Christmas
Trees. He lived with his uncle. as
both his parents We're dead. in very
small house that was oNerShadowed by
the big pines which surrounded it.
Most of the pines. however. which spread
for acres and acres around the littie
house. never grew to he very large, for
they were cut off while still young and
were sent down 10 the big city at
Christmas time.
Olaf'S uncle was one of the wealth
fest men in the valley. though You
would never think it to see his house
snd the way he and Olaf dressed The
old woman who kept house for them
complained that Tncle Jen was tight
er than paper on the wall.
Now once again ChriStmaS-time had
come Ia the valley. and how busy they
had all been. leading the Christmas
trees on the boat and getting them
Slipped off in time. Olaf drew Il sigh
Of relief when ii was all over.
Uncle Jen." he said timidly. the
day after the boat was gone. may l
have n dollar:'
"A dollar, What for asked Uncle
Jtn over his Spectacles.
Il don't want 10 tell you. ] think
maybe you-y"u might not like it. But
j do want the dollar very badly
Not unless You tell m@ what it's
for. his uncle answered firmly.
olaf routed his lips sulenly. but did
Tot answer He wanted something very
badly, but he wouldn't tell his uncle
wlaf it was He'd have to earn the
poney himself.
Since they had a hired man to help.
Olaf had little to do about the farm. so
be found Il job on Il npighboring farm,
doing chores after school. He pretended
that he was staying after school 10 catch
up on some school work he was hay
ing trouble with.
Poor Olaf said every one. His
uncle is 50 very stinsly. The I"or boy
has to go 10 work in order 10 have
any spending money
A few days before Christmas Olaf
went 10 the posi- office in the little
town near the Valley of Christmas
Trees. There he sent n money order
banding over proudly the money he had
earned. which. in addition Ia some
be had saved already, made the exact
amount he needed.
The day before Christmas, while his
uncle was gone, Olaf received 4 myS-
terious looking package. He sneaked
up to his little room. and said moth
ing to any one abOut it.
Christmas morning in the valley
GawRed bright I'D clear-and cold. In
spite of the frosty air, however Olof
was the first one up. He slipped down
stairs. his package in his arms.
Merry ChriStmas!' cried Olaf. his
his face wreathed in Christmas smiles.
ms lis uncle and the b0usekeeper ap-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
A CHRISTMAS LETTER

Dear Little Folks: A merry,
merry Christmas to everyone of
you! You have heard that SO many
times and you yourself have said
it so many times, but have you
ever stopped to think just what it
means!
A merry Christmas
What do You think a merry
Christmas is More toys than you
can possibly play with? More fruit
and nuts and candy than you can
ever eat? A finer coaster wagon
than the one the little boy next
door has? A prettier doll than any
little girl on the whole block
Is that your idea of merry
Christmas?
i am going to tell you what is
my idea of the merriest Christmas
that could come to any little boy
and girl: 4 happy, healthy fam
lily gathered around big. glow
ing fire. Smiles and laughter and
love. The excitement of helping
each other unite the red ribbons
and unwrap the tissue paper. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

tinkle of laughter and Christmas
carols. The spirit of that first
Christmas long, long ago.
That is my idea of the hap-
piest kind of Christmas. Where
there is love and happiness and
health, it does not matter whether
there are many presents or fine
presents.
At Christmas time we must re-
member why we give and receive
presents. 1t is to celebrate the
giving of the Greatest Gift of all
Christ, whom God gave to the
world that first Christmas, nearly
two thousand years ago.
Remember that. And put the
spirit of that first Christmas into
your Christmas this year.
While you are at home for the
holidays, write a letter for the
Children Page, telling about your
Christmas
Best wishes for the hapuiest
christmas you have ever had,
NANCY NASH
Editor of the Children's Page.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

there weren't enough women around
until 1910 to make the celebration ZEAL.
From 1910 to the present day. though,
Virginia has been noted for her hospita-
Die Christmas celebrations.
Almost every one sends and receives
4 good many Christmas cards today.
but the sending and receiving of these
Yards was only started in 1916 by an
Englshman named Sir Hepry Cole. In
1917 they were put on the market to
he sold and the amazing number of LOCO
Christmas cards We're sold. Just how
many are sold today is another thing
refuse to guess about. Try guessing
yourself.
Dutch Gave Gifts
Christmas as a time for gift giving
and general happiness was instituted
OH this continent by the Dutch settlers
around New York. Wlo had great to-
do every twenty fifth of December.
The Christmas tree. which is so
widely used in America today. is an
importa ton from Germany. The Ger
mans are responsible for many of our
Christmas traditions and customs be-
side the tree They have the happiest
Christmas of any nation. The Lapps
who live way up in the north of Eu-
rope and Asia have the glOomiest Christ
mas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
IN CHRISTMAS TREE VALLEY

peared in the deorway-look what ]
got for surprise "A real Christ
mas tree like you see in mail order
catalogs. / waited one all my life and
now I've got it -
There on the table. in the little
house III the Valley Of Christmas Trees
stood a small imitatio- Christmas tree.
made of wood and wire ana paper, with
tiny silver trn ments clinging to its
imitation branches
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

This is the game of "Flippit." 1t
can I've made in ten minutes by almost
any boy or girl and will furnish good
deal Of fun for the holidays. The illus
,ration shows just how the game is
made-a short, flat piece of wood is
tucked on rather round bit of wood
50 as to make the "flippit," and then
large piece of cardboard is ruled off
into a scoring field. The scoring field
may he placed as near or as far from
the flippit as the players desire, be-
fore starting the game, but once the
game has started, both the flippit and
the scoring field must remain station
AIRY.
Any coin, preferably a quarter. may
he used as the object the flippit throws.
This coin is placed on one end of the
Gippit. as shown, and the end which is
up in the air is then struck a smart
blow to propel the coin over ont the
scoring field.
When the coin lands so that it is on
Z line, it counts as though it were en-
tirely in the space in which its larger
part lies. -CAPN ZYB.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Ten-year-old Dorothea Warren
of 1445 Miner street, wrote the
best letter to- Santa Claus. Here
is her letter:
Dear Santa Claus, merry and
wise:
/ want this Christmas
A doll with blue, eyes;
j want a stove with oven hot,
And set of colors bright.
Oh. Santa Claus, / want IL lot
When YOU come Christmas Eve
night y
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Don't you think that is a nice
letter! 1t iingles like the bells on
Santa Claus sleigh, doesn't it: At
the end of the poem, Dorothca told
just why she wants each of these
things.
Everyone of you children. who
wrote to Santa, sent nice letters.
it was very hard to decide which
was the very best of all. But all
of the letters could not win first
place you know. / hope every one
of you who wrote gets an answer
to your letter Christmas morning!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Couldn't Be Bothered

Society Woman: Did you tell the
cook l was going to help her today
Maid: Yes, ma'am. And she said
would you mind making it another
day because she's very busy"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Dear Miss Nash:
| am going to tell you about my
Thanksgiving holiday. The first thing
Thanksgiving morning i got up with
a happy heart. l was thankful for a
happy home.
/ spent the day with one of my
friends. And, oh, we had the best din
ner.
That afternoon my daddy came by for
us and we took a long ride.
JULIA CHILDRESS,
9th Grade, Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Dear Miss Nash :

Dear Miss Nash:
We are going to tell you how we en-
joyed our Thanksgiving holidays.
Thursday l stayed at home until after
dinner. Then l carried sick lady some
of our Thanksgiving dinner.
Friday spent the day with friend.
Saturday spent the day at my brother $
house Sunday i stayed at home. l
enjoyed the holidays very much.
EVELYN STOKES,
9th Grade, Greensboro.