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New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
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As saw the serpentine ring upon
Fanny Powells hand-for ! no
longer doubted that the third figure
In the costly Limousine was the walt
Lillian and rescued-my fingers clos
cd convulsively upon Lillian's arm.
Steady" she murmured warn
tngly, YES. saw 1t. The whole kit
and hilin' OF 'em in the pot together.
test honin' for trouble, and I'm here
TO tell EN- they're going 10 git It,"
The contrast between the bur-
lesqued parody OF her words and
the deadly grim earnestness OF the
whisper in which she voiced them
gave me nervous impulse to gig
gle. But ! caught 1t back and kept
an impassive face as she hurried me
into the garage office where the
owner waited. a grim smile upon his
face. while his helper filled our car
with gas. water and oil.
Welt" he said in a low voice as
we came In. an give the Limousine
three miles and the Chink five. He
went first, so that will separate
them far enough so they can't help
each other. or suspect anything until
they meet and compare notes"
What did you do?" Lillian asked.
Then she caught back the question
as she noticed the peculiar express
sion on the face OF the garage man.
mo, don't tell me-" she said quick
ly, But you've surely earned"
He interrupted her as she took a
bill OF moderately large denomina-
ton from her purse.
I've earned nothing" he said
sturdily. ''It's a trick I wouldn't
turn for any money in the world,
But when it's something for the
Government. I'm bound to do any,
thing ! can. Any decent citizen ought
TO. without having his hand out for
money"
u only wish there were ten mil
lion like you in this country" LII
liam said fervently, then she added
IN an entirely different tone
But here's a perfectly legitimate
way for you to earn some extra
money. We want to get to Tyndan as
soon as possible. but we want to de-
tour so that we won't pass those in
teresting people who went out of
here Just nov. What Is it worth to
you to lead the way in another car
over such a road so that we will
lose no time?"
"Just my gas and time" he re-
Eponded promptly. then named a
sum ridtculously small. But Lillian
did not hurt his self-respect by pro-
testing the amount. She only paid
him gravely.
Bill" he called as he went
through the yard. I'm going to
take the car ahead Of these ladies
for little while. They're nervous
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

When Peter Rabbit bumped his
nose just after he dived through the
entrance of Johnny Chucks house
he bumped it hard. But 1t wasn't the
pain Of the bump that Peter minded.
He didn't even think Of that. 1t was
the sudden fear that sent shivers to
chasing each other all over him.
Something was blocking that hall.
and he was only little way inside
and Reddy Fox was just outside, In
fact, Peter wasn't far enough in to
be at all sure that Reddy couldn't
reach him. He was quite sure that
Reddy couldn't get through that
doorway, because it was between two
rocks. but he could reach in.
That is just what Reddy did do.
with first one black paw and then
the other black paw Reddy reach
ed in and felt around for Peter. He
could just touch Peter. but that was
all. However. that was quite enough
for Peter. 1t kept him flattened
against the thing he had bumped his
nose against and trying to make
himself as small as possible. And
all the time Reddy was saying I'M
pleasant things. He was telling Peter
that the time had come at last
when he, Reddy. would have Peter
for his dinner. He promised Peter 10
wait right outside that doorway un-
til Peter should come out,
You may as well come out right
nov. for you can't get any farther
down that hall of Johnny Chuck's, Z"
declared Reddy. Il can stay out
here as long as you can stay in
there. and / am going to stay until
you come out"
For a time Peter was too much
occupied with keeping beyond tho
reach Of Rcddy's black paws TO
think of anything else But, when
Reddy stopped reaching for him and
sat down to keep watch, Peter be-
gan to wonder what had happened
in that long hail and what it was he
had bumped his nose against SO
hard.
He soon found what II was. IT was
a wall OF frozen earth. II filled that
hall completely. There wasn't even
q tiny hole through II, Peter tried
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

and her bobbed hair tossed high
with every step.
Fancy" cried Barbara uad
grasped her.
Tho force OF the encounter took
Fancy's breath for an instant. Then
she struggled tiercely to free herself.
BY this time Jerome had caught up
with them. He. too. put out his
hand TO help Barbara, But Sh,,
cried, Don't touch her."
| During the moment Of struggle
the train pulled away. Fancy stump
ed in Barbara's arms. why did you
do it," she sobbcd. II wanted to so.
III never stay here after this" A
curious group had begun TO gather
Barbara put her arm under
Fancy's and started toward a taxi.
Jerome followed them.
As soon as they had passed out
Of earshot Of the crowd. Barbara
turned toward him. IT'S time for
you to get out" she said. her throat
muscles tense. 1--WE don't need you"
| why Balls" gasped jerome.
But looking in her face, he turned
and went away.
Fancy was crying too bitterly to
notice anything Barbara led her 10
the car and helped her in. Then SHE
gave directions to the driver and
climbed in herself.
| Fancy lay down on the seat of the
cab with her head in Barbara's lap
and wept stormily. The taxi rocked
| through the streets at the same
breakneck speed 1t had maintained
before. Barbara was too engrossed
in the weeping girl to protest.
| They came back into West Main
street at last, and the cab stopped
at the apartment building. Barbara
remembered that she had not
brought her purse.
please wait" she said to the
driver and put her arms around
Fancy. who was crying more quietly
now. She put her head on Barbara's
shoulder like a weary child. They
went up the steps slowly and Bar
bara opened the door. She took
Fancy straight to her bedroom.
Then she ran hack to pay the
taxi driver, who tipped his hat and
drove away, not without curious
glance at her haggard face.
When she returned 10 the apart
ment she found Fancy's door locked.
She stood listening in the hall a mo-
ment and then tiptoed away. She
remembered that she had had no
dinner.
In the kitchen she looked about
There was cold meat in the cup
board and the tea kettle stood ready.
She put it. on the fire and laid a
place for one at The kitchen table.
There were still no sounds from
Fancys bedroom.
When the kettle boiled. Barbara
poured water in the little brown tea
pot and sat down. Her head throb-
bed and her checks burned. She
tried to nibble at the bread and
meat. But she could not eat. She
slipped the tea and felt comfort from
| its warmth and aroma.
At last she rose and cleared avs
the dishes, leaving the kettle still on
the flames.
She was just rinsing the cup and
saucer when she heard Fancy's door
open noisily Fancy was coming
through the hall.
/ She stopped in the doorway to the
kitchen and looked at Barbara. She
was wearing rose satin negligee
and her hair was tossed about her
ear-blotched face. tear or two
still ran down her cheeks.
Barbara did not speak. She went
on putting away the dishes
Barbara" whispered Fancy. I'm
hungry" "
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

AN INTERESTING NOTICE
This Is the fourth days chapter OF
a delightful fairy story with paper.
dolls to illustrate It. Children who
save the dolls from day to day will.
soon have whole set of dolls with
which to act out the story.
While the poor king had almost
despaired Of finding his son. this is
what happened not far from the
palace:
The eldest Of the riller's three
daughters chanced to be walking
near an old summerhouse on the
kings grounds. On the door she
saw one OF the notices offering a
reward for the return OF the prince.
It was yellow and faded now, for
the king had been searching a long
time without finding the slightest
clue TO the whereabouts OF his son.
Nevertheless, the milier's eldest
daughter paused to read 1t and
shock her head over the enormous
reward.
How ! wish / might earn IT,"
she sighed. 1T would make me
such q niee dowry. and then ! could
marry WELL"
The miller's eldest daughter has
pink slip and gray stockings with
black shoes. Her hair should be
coiored yeliow.)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
CHAPTER XXXv

Jerome sprang from his chair and
took . step backward. as Fancy
came toward them. Her eyes were
fixed on Barbara.
IT'S all quite plain now" she
said. Nice work, Barbara. I'm
sure" She was leaning on the table
behind Barbara's chair, still gazing
at Barbara's white face.
Jerome lifted a depreeating hand,
but Fancy wheeled upon him.
There's nothing fer you 10 say
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

gravy in the frying pan in which the
rabbit was Drowned and pour over
combination in casserole. There
should be enough gravy to complete
" cover the rabbit and vegetables
Cover casserole and cook in mod
crate over for one hour.
fConvrirht, 1928. NEA Service, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
What Peter Bumped His Nose
Against
BY Thornton W. Burgess

Sometimes by being brought up
short
A needed lesson we are taught.
Peter Rabbit,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

HORIZONTAL
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8 Eon
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10 To pierce
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IA Soft wooden yarn
IT Woolly surface OF cloth
10 To exist
20 Night
Fl Anger
20 Bone
% Proposition of plac
"a Amends
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27 To scatter
20 Resides
80 Unit
81 Inhictiye Of punishment
33 To scatter
"a Agreements
36 Sketched
38 Nude
80 Leaf division of the salyx
40 Bundled
II Second note in scale
43 Placed
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46 Dad
At Distinctive theory
40 Keeps
So Obese
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SIS Reels Of film
Sc Contest of speed
81 Pertaining TO the tid,s
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60 More recent
CT Sailor
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Ga Filled with reeds
65 Patterns
VERTICAL
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10 Microbes
II Poems
10 To decrease
Is To fit again
16 Wearled
is Valuable property
25 Baker on a stove
rs Challenges
80 Propelled by oars
81 Those who love their country
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

80 Persons infected with a conta-
gious skin disease
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81 Aqua
So Sheds
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46 Horses who sci the g"t
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Sc Therefor
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81 Those who love their country
80 Persons infected with con
tagious skin disease
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35 Knitted coats
81 Aqua
IS Sheds
AZ Detects
Al Prepared lettuce
46 Horses who set the gait
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

Copyright, 1928. NEA Service, 1nc,)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
CATS FASCINATED
BY BRIGHT LIGHTS

A black cat, iifeless and stiff. lay on
the track in the white snow. Beside
the body was bright scarlet stai:-.
The cat had been run over.
considering their activity" said the
one-armed fiagman. 1.-The number of
cats run over on the railroad is amaz-
Ing. Dogs are hardly ever run over:
With birds and rats and cows and hogs
It's the same thing. But cats. right
and left. are moved down.
"I'll tell you why 1t is. 1t is because
a locomotives headlight fascinates a
cat. Cats prowl by night and when on
the railroad tracks they see the bright
yellow splendor of an oncoming loco
motives headlight they crouch down.
and with a, contented sigh they wait
for this lovely thing.
They wait for it as a youth waits
for beautiful girl. They think. NO
doubt. that it will bring them happi-
ness. 1t brings them DEATH"
And pensively the one-afmed flag
man gathered up the black cats re-
mains and laid them in large wooden
box.
There's market for the SKINS" he
explained.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
RING is RECOVERED
AFTER THIRTY YEARS

Speaking to workmen making altera-
tions recently in the flooring of the
old Church street library, Miss Ora
ham-well known for more than a
quarter century to habitues Of the late
DR.. Bain's bookrooms-req them
to keep an eye open" for ring which
she thought might lie in some dusty
corner or crack or among the old joists
and planking, says the Toronto Globe.
Il dropped it just about here 80
years ago." she told the carpenters. 1T
disappeared through crevice and
there is just chance that you might
find it If you keep sharp lookout"
The workmen laughed at the idea, but
promised to be on guard for the glitter
of gold or gem. Scarcely had Miss
Graham left when one Of them re-
called her with shout of incredulous
triumph. There in his palm lay the
circlet, unframed by its long immola-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
Sh;ps Well Equipped

The United States coast guard cut
tiers, Tampa and Modoc. which recent
~ sailed from Boston to patrol the
shipping lanes of the North Atlantic
and protect shipping from the menace
of fcebergs. are equipped with the high
est powered telephone and telegraph
radio transmitters of any ships flying
the American flag. These two cutters
If regulations permitted, could be used
as foating brOadcasting stations. and
they would be more powerful than
most of the licensed stations on land.
Euch ship has 2-kilowatt telephone
telegraph radio transmitter. The Tam
pa and the Modoc are also electrically
driven ships of the latest design.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
Natural Suppositior,

The fair, but inexperienced angler
on her first fishing trip cast into the
swirling pool and promptly felt a Wig
orous strike. She shrieked delighted
ly and the guide came dashing to the
rescue. 'What Is it," he cried. "A
salmon" The fair angler glanced
over her shoulder "Y-y-yes," she
stammered. II s-s-suppose so. AT
least. that's w-w-what my fishing IL
cense c-c-calls for!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
Pepsir, Production,

The bureau of animal industry says
that pepsin is procured in the follow
ing manner: Young pigs are taken
and confined for several days, then,
after being starved, they are killed
and the stomachs removed. The lin
ings of the stomachs are scraped and
the pepsin extracted from the mucous
membrane by the use of salt solu-
ton. 1t IL then purified and treated
in vacuum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
Orange Blossoms

The orange is said to Indicate hope
of fruitfnlness. and the white bios
SONS. like the rest of the white of the
bridal costume, are symbolical of limo
cence. Orange blossoms as a bridal
decoration were introduced In the
United States and England about 1920
The custom was Of older standing else
where.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-06-19
Aid 70 Stone Cutter

Massive one-piece columns as high
as 40 feet, have been produced from
a single block of Indiana limestone
--ihe column being rounded out In
q comparatively short time by means
Of y machine called lathe. Years
ago stone columns were cut by hand.
II required six weeks for one man to
rut aS-foot column. Today the lathe
lurns out 2S-foot column In three
DAYS.
Evening star., 1925-03-02

Spring and again in FALL It is caused
by the rays of the sun rejecting from
the aluminium tip which forms the
peak OF the capstone. The metal never
furnishes. and thus acts as a mirror
Aluminium was chosen for the purpose
Of finishing off the masonry because of
this quality. At the time it was placed
on the shaft more than 40 years ago
It was regarded as a remarkable leo
oratory product. 1t was one of the
largest pieces OF aluminium ever cast,
for the metal was then rare, whereas
now 1t is In common use.
OF course. every day when the sun
shines at all seasons OF the year there
is fash from the aluminium peak
somewhere visible. But downtown in
the city this fash comes to the eye in
early March and in early October. The
phenomenon is visible from the center
Of the city for four or five days. At
times the flash is so brilliant that it
seems as though the great obelisk was
peaked by an immense diamond. This
prilliancy lasts only a few minutes.
So Spring has come with the flash.
from the aluminium tip on the Wash
ington Monument. There may be flare
backs and storms, or there may be con-
tinuous mildness in the air and clarity
and blueness of sky. Whatever hap
pens the beacon light signals Spring.
Evening star., 1925-03-02
Ready for the Ceremony.

Washington is ready for the lnaugu-
ration. 1t has not had much to do in
preparation owing to the decision to
simplify the ceremonies in the interest
Of economy. 1t has done what 1t has
been permitted to do; however, with
all the zest OF former years, regretfut
that it has not had a wider scope, but
cheerfully accepting, the limitations
put upon it..
Simplified as the program now is.
the ceremony of Wednesday will be
none the less impressive. 1t will, per
haps, in a way be more impressive for
its simplicity. A citizen Of the United
States chosen by the people as Chief
Executive will take the oath Of Office
at noon at the Capitol, will address the
country briefly in an expression of
faith in the fundamental soundness of
the Republics organization. and will
then proceed to his. official residence
escorted by a representation OF the
country's defensive forces.
The fact that the President-elect
now occupies that Office, and that the
transfer OF authority on Wednesday
will not be from one individual to an
other, naturally detracts somewhat
frern the impressiveness Of the spec
tacle. Yet, owing to the circumstances
under which Mr.. Coolidge acceded to
the presidency for term now closing.
this Inauguration will somewhat par
take of the character OF first.term
induction into office.
Tho arrival in Washington of Gen.
elect, gives a special point Of interest
TO the pre-inauguration circumstances
Gen. Dawes is well known here
through his service in this city q long
time ago as controller of the currency
and in later years as director Of the
budget. He is, indeed. Washingto-
nian by official adoption. He is well
coined here now in his new capacity as
prospective Vice President with a
heartiness due to his intimacy with
the CAPITAL community.
Despite the simplicity Of the pro
gram for Wednesday, many visitors
are coming for the inauguration. A
number Of the governors Of the States
will be present. The city will feel the
pressure Of a large addition to its popu-
lation for a few days. These people
are coming not to a show or spec
tacle, but to highly significant cere-
a nli op he
self-government by the American peo-
pie. In its unostentation, in it's freedom
from pomp, its plainness of program,
this induction into Office will be, per-
haps, more impressive than an elab.
orate entertainment.
Evening star., 1925-03-02

keep pace with amendments that are
carried and that are lost, and check
up on the reports on enrolled and en-
crossed bills and on presidential ap-
prevails.
The Congressional Record is not
read in these last days Of the session
for style of oratory or pungency of
repartee or vigor of discussion. It is
read chiefly for results, for action. The
issue which reported the proceedings
of Saturdays session covered 117l5
pages outside of the appendix, with its
extension of remarks" its various
bulletins, it's list of committees. its
roster Of the personnel Of the House
with addresses. To read those pages
is q task of considerable magnitude. II
one read every word it would require
several hours and would entail much
weariness of the eye. But the expert.
enced reader Of the Congressional Rec
ord knows what to skip. He 'hits the
high spots" though always careful not
to miss anything important. Later he
may turn TO the appendix and read the
remarks" that were never spoken on
the floor, but TO the well versed peruser
of this official journal these appended
matters are but apple sauce" as the
phrase now runs, served up chiefly for
the benefit of constituents later in the
form Of reprints in leafiet and PAM
phlet form.
In this nd-of-the-session reading of
the Record, apart from the specific
data on bills pending, amended or
passed, there is a certain amount OF
in personal explanations and
occasional exchanges between mem
bers. One Of the most provoking fea-
lures OF the Record at this time is the
ellipsis between brackets, which states
that the remarks of Mr.. Blank will ap-
pear hereafter, being held for re-
vision. Sometimes the revision re-
moves much Of the pungency which
would increase the appeal Of the Of
fetal pages to the general reader. But
taken all in all, the Congressional Rec
ord, which will soon be discontinued
until December, is an instructive, use
full publication which can be safely
taken into any home.
Evening star., 1925-03-02
The Beacon Light Of Spring.

Whatever the almanac may say, or
the weather prophets may predict.
Spring has come to Washington. The
equinox may not be at hand. but the
season has changed. For the light is
shining from the top Of the Monument
again. and that Is sure token Of the
vernaI period.
This light on the top of the Wash
ington Monument is a familiar
phenomenon to most residents Of the
Capital, though, singularly enough, it
is not known to some. Twice a year
it flashes for several days at a time, in
Evening star., 1925-03-02
The Congressional Record.

Dull as it is at some times, the Con-
gressional Record makes mighty in
teresting reading these days. It Is the
official broadcaster Of congressional
proceedings, and it has to be followed
page by page, and almost word by
word, in order to ascertain what exact
Iy is doing ION the HILL" But Il Is not
easy reading. 1t requires some skill,
some experience to understand all that
IS printed in it's pages. It's reader must
have general knowledge Of parlia-
mentary practice to know when a bill
has finally reached the point Of pas
sage. He must be able to differentiate
between the adoption of an initial
measure and Of a conference report.
He must keep track OF the doings Of
both houses on the same proposition.
He must follow through the debates te
Evening star., 1925-03-02
The Presidents Vacation.

II is said that the President "is seri-
ously considering abandoning the
White House for at least or 10 weeks
this coming Summer" A friend of the
President is quoted as saying that he
will leave the White House mot with
the idea Of seeking a cooler climate SO
much as to be away from the White
House while extensive repair work is
being done" A new roof is to be put
on the White House and other changes
are to be made.
so far as the general, all-around eli
mate Of Washington is concerned it is
not necessary TO admit that any. other
section is superior one. Some folks
will be willing to concede that the New
England climate has a bit of an edge
on ours In July and August. but dur
ing the other 10 months it is not Gus
tomary for Washingtonians to go 70
New England for climate. It may be
that during January and February the
Ultimate of Palm Beach is a bit more
balmy than Washington's, but from
May to October there are people who
prefer the climate of Great Falls,
Chevy Chase, Braddock Heights and
Bolivar Heights to that Of the shining
strand and waving palms Of Palm
Beach.
Most people will feel that the Presi-
fent is justified in taking a few days
on from the White House while work
men are putting on new roof Put
ting on a new roof is not quiet Job.
Every one of the Presidents 500, 900
friends in Washington will hope that
he has a pleasant and health.promot-
Ing time on his vacation in New Eng.
land.