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New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

day nurse Miss Koelisch. The night nurse under Mrs. Lewis treated me so nicely the night l came in and every night while here l thank each and every one for what they did for me and l wish you success in your hospital.
 Another mother, who spent two weeks or more in the maternity ward writes as follows: q have no complaints to make and l am very thankful how carefully was treated and handled by the nurses; also ap- preciate the kind and dutiful atten- ton from all, which l received dur ing my 15 days stay in maternity at the said hospital. It is a place which one should remember in health as well as in the hour of need. l also would recommend this hospital to anybody as you really could not get better care anywhere else"
 Some letters are refreshing in their frank criticism. One man evidently expected to be amused. He writes: Pretty well satisfied with service. food and room No com plaints but there should be some thing to break the monotony,"
 One woman suggests change in the program. which seems like a sensible ideG-She writes: One little thing, I think that would be good is to have the alcohol rub at night just before going to sleep, instead of early afternoon when our visitors are calling. as they have to go out each time
 On man wrote and frankly stated that the night nurses were required 10 work too hard by unreasonable patients.
 A woman who evidently knows hospitals. writes, as follows. When try % express my apprecra'ion of the wonderful treatment l received while a patient at the hospital, words fail me. have been pa liant at other hospitals in ConnCC- iion and will say found many more Improvements at th4 \, F. C. II. | am sure the city Of New lirtaia has reason to be proud Of th" Lest hos pilal in the country"
 These are just a few samples, Every mail brings moro. Not all are entirely complimentary But the percentage Of those who have the hospital dissatisfied is said to be lrss than one in Thousand, while inc institution averages US many patients who have been in ether in- s,ilutions who say the local institu- uon suits them better.
 Dr. Reeks and his assistants will bc in the hospital tomorrow after noon ready and willing 10 escort visitors through the institution, and a general invitation has been ex- tended to the public to call, ]
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
LORD RO7HERMERE {
 VS. A SCHO0LBOYI
Odd Contest to Determine Which
 Is Better Informed .,I,

London, Feb. 21.---London is lock- ing forward with amused enticipa- tion to the result of the special ex- animation to which Lord Rothmere has undertaken to submit himself in reply to a challenge to show whether he Is better informed than the aver age boy who has been through the London elementary school course.
 The Daily Mail, one of Lord Roth- ermere's papers, the other day start- ed a campaign against what 1t de- scribed as the extravaganza Of the London county council in spending E13, 100000 annually On an elemen- tary education which is contended was not an education, as was shown by the complete inability of a ma jority of PC boys who had passed through these schools to meet the test set by the Mail, which wanted . boy, aged 14 as junior clerk.
 This aroused hot controversy in which many supported the news paper. though the boys found plenty of champions Among the latter was w. G. Cove, former president of tho National Union of Teachers and now q labor member of parliament. NIT. Cove declared Lord Rothermere probably could not do any better than the boys had, and anyway s-7i- lenged him 10 prove his knowledge by answering a corresponding num- Der of questions.
 The newspaper owner, who is in the south of France, telegraphed his acceptance, remarking that he had left school 42 years ago at the age of IA and therefore that the test was peculiarly appropriate. He offered to forfeit to the labor party fund f1.000 if he did not attain mark of 75. If he succeeded, his challenger was to pay f2O0 to the newspaper fund.
 MT. Cove replied gleefuIly but saying: T am sure your acceptance does not depend upon the large money odds mentioned" and under- stood to arrange the examination If the money odds are not meant as a bar"
 There the matter rests for the moment, awaiting final arrangement of the date and other conditions
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
PAY INDEMNITY
Chinese Government Comes Across With SS00,00O As Result of Bandit Raid of 1923,
Raid of 1923.

By The Associated Press.
 Picking, Feb. 21.-The Chinese government today paid to foreign governments S3O0,000, Chinese cur rency, indemnity for acts of banditry committed when the Shanghai Picking express train was raided by bandits on May 26. 1923, and 300 persons, including 24 foreigners, the most prominent of whom was Lucy c. AIdrich, sister-n-law of John D. Rockefeller Jr., taken to a temple on Fortress Paotzuku were held for ransom.
 The sum, which was paid 10 Sen- for Minister W. J. Ondenick, Nether- lands representative, in the diplo- matic corps, represents full settle- ment of what is known as classes A and E Lincheng claims. with the exception of certain supplementary damages demanded by foreign gov- crnments for injury to their na- tionals.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
WOUNDED IN FIGHT
Gloucester Man in Hospital After
 Trying to E1cc Federal Rum
 Agents.

Gloucester. Mass. Feb. GI.-John Madrugl, one Of two alleged rum runners shot by coast guardsmen in wild chase off Cape Ann last night, was discharged from hospital today and immediately arrested charged with violation of the federal laws. He was released on S25on bail.
 The second man. John Grace, was to be operated upon today, phyei- clans said. for the removal of bull let with N-ray photographs showed lodged under a rib on the right side.
 Madruga and Grace were wound- cd when a coastguard motor patrol boat pumped more than 100 shots at their speeding craft when they re- fused to stop in response to the order of BoaiSwain Chris Sullivan or he patrol boat Sullivan reported that the two men had just received a cargo from the French schooner Beatrice, lying 2G mitcs Of Cape Ann when the chase began.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
LABOR OPPOSED
 .. ID ANY POLITICS
l6 Unions Express Objections to
 New Party
By The Associated Prees.

Chicago, Feb. .21.-Strong opposi- tion to the formation of new poll tical party at present has been ex- pressed by 1G labor organizations af- tiliated with the conference for pro- gressive political action in session here.
 The course of the labor organiza- tions was determined yesterday when chiefs of the labor organizations, in- cluding three of the "big four" transportation brotherhoods decided to submit a resolution at the confer ence today outlining their position as strongly opposed to a third party. They agreed to withdraw from the convention in the event the resolu- tion was defeated.
 The labor chiefs instructed one of their number to introduce the reso- lution of opposition and explain the attitude of the affiliated labor or ganizations if the measure was de- feated then to withdraw from the convention followed by representa- tives of the labor groups.
 Only nine of the l 6 leaders favor ed entering the convention at all With q single dissenting vote, that of William H. Johnston. president of the machinists international, the la. Dor heads yesterday voted to oppose formation of a new party. Johnston explained he was not pledging his organization to any political course by his vote.
 Organization of new party was favored by Senator Robert M. La Toilette of Wisconsin who thought it had been freed from the affiliation of any group" his spokesman, Rob- ert NJ. La Toilette. Jr., said.
 He expressed the opinion that with trade unions. political parties economic societies and similar bodies acting as and In alliance as in 1924 the individual citizen who might lack membership in any of these bodies, had no chance to par tlcipate in party councils.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

and II dozen rolls each day. He 1 secs a little cube of butter on his plate and little realizes that 20 pounds of this are used every time the hands go round the clock. He may find @ spoonful Of tWniEs on his plate, or possibly peas or carrots, 1 whatever is on the menu for that meal, and thereby gets his share of two bushels of vegetables served | each meal,
 The nurse comes into his room with a few clean pillow eases or a clean towel for his bah and he gets one ot what average from 7,20O to $500 pieces which go through the laundry every 24 hours. Hc learns that these pieces are handled by three people in charge of Miss Julia Slatynak, who was for l , years in q similar position in :he Bridgeport hospital. Miles Of thread are used in year and literally thousands of things are made in the sewing room each year under the direction of Mrs. Anna O'Lcary
 What the Patients Think.
 Then, having learned all this, re- covering from his illness, he leaves the hospital with a printed request 10 write back and make what criti- cisms he can think of. This he does. Some are mere cards O. thanks, Oth- CTS are complimentary. Still others mention boxes of candy, theater tickets, etc., for the nurses. Other are frankly critical and usually the criticism is of the constructive type. Thousands of these letters rcccWed in the past year, contain but very few which are unjustly critica.
 Following are examples:
 The only complaint l could mako while at the hospital was smoking, which was promptly reported by 'he nurses and a stop put 10 it ah"r proper warning. The cats wcrT good and well cooked, and must say tlle nurses attended to their duti,s with promptncss and showed no layorit- ism, which is a credit 10 the heal nurses training"
 The smoking referred to was by az patient. Arrangements were mad for smoking in private rooms and special places only in the new hos pital
 One woman who seems 10 bc more or less familiar with hospital accom- molations writes an interesting let ter. She says; This is my fifth child which has been born at thr New Britain general hospital. and l can IrulhiHlly say l am more satisliel with thc treatment l have received at this time than at any other.
 Miss Nelson I consider a very cr- ficient nur5e and one who fills her position most capa ply.
 "The floor under her direction has certainly improved most wonderful ly in the past year Miss Hulbert too Is an excellent nurse, also my
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
Jury Is Suspected of
 Eating the Evidence

New Haven, Feb. 21.-After jury in the superior court yesterday had returned a verdict awarding $3,00O damages 10 George Katzanos, Meri- den candy merchant, court attend- ants found that basl1etful of candy. which was one of the exhibits in tho case. had disappeared. Wrappings of the candy found on the table in the jury room led 10 the belief that fhe jury had eaten the candy. Kat zanos is suing contracting com pany. claiming that in remodeling the building where his store is 1o- cated. they had broken down a wall into his store, filling it with dust and running his stock Of candy and that q hole was left open into his stors at night, through which thieves en- tered and stole the candy. The candy exhibited in court was part of the stock and was taken by the jury with the other exhibits
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
ACCIDENTAL DEATA
Bridgeport Coroner Makes Finding in Death of Child Who Fell From Automobile.

Bridgeport. Feb. 21.-Coroncr John ]. PhcIan today announced finding of accidental causes in the death of four year old Rocco Dicie of 943 Center street,
 The chilli fell or jumped from the running board of a moving truck in Harral avenue, a week ago, operated by John Fusco of 256 Grand street.
 FuSco is exonerated by the cor oner who says that the driver had no means Of knowing the child was on the machine because Of the closed in drivers seat
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

versity at Budapest, Hungary. l Dr. Lee at the present time is as sist!ng Edward R. Lane, trained lpathooSist in charge of the labora- tory.
 | All this time the patients entire progress has been noted by Dr. T. Eben Reeks, superintendent of the hospital, and his record carefully kept by stenographers in charge Of W. s. Cannon business manager. who had wide experience in New York before coming here. A Big Institution ! When he returns to his room, while convalcscing and between the !; times his nurse is taking his tenn perature. giving him an alcohol rub, or paying him some other attention, the patient gets ruminating and grows curious. so he asks questions. Then he learns how big the hospi tai really is.
 He learns that during the month of January there were 2,$l7 physi- cal and pathological examinations made and 159 X-ray pictures were taken.
 He learns that the hospital has 147 patients and 137 employcs, in cluding nurses. This means the kitchen serves about S52 meals each day.
 If he notices the heat from his radiator, he learns that the flremen and engineers in the boiler house, under the direction of Engineer ANel Overstrom, burn for his comfort five tons of coal each day,
 If he calls for ice water he finds that he has done his share to con- sume about four tons of ice each day. Going deeper into tho ques- ton of food he finds that last year, with an average of less than half as many patients, the hospital cooked and served Gg.O00 meals. All this is under the direction of Miss Ethel K. Lewis, an expert dietician and a corps of chefs and assistants.
 He finds that countless numbers of bandages and surgical supplies are made every day at the hospital for the use of patients and that all the nurses uniforms are made there: that the housekeeping is in charge of Mrs. Anna NJ. Pearson.
 He further learns that hn~helps to cat 200 pounds of meat each day and that 25 pounds Of sugar ,ce used daily in the kitchen alone. If he is Inclined 10 grumblc at home al the price Of eggs, he shudders when he learns that it means 45 dozen each day at the hospital. If he calls for a drink Of milk he learns that q whole drove Of COWS is working for the hospital and that 900 quarts of milk ,-ach day are consumed, He as1.s for slise ofstuast and learns that he and others use up 30 loavos Of bread
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
YOUNG ROOSEVELTS
 ARE HARD ID FOOL
HOudini Finds Youngsters Are
 Very Critical

New York, Feb, 21.--Houdini, tho magician has found in eight grand children of the late Theodore Roose. welt, one of the most critical au- diences he has ever confronted. AL though the spirit" of their grand father under the magician's guid- ance, wrote a message and then painted his own portrait and that of bis son, Quentin, on a slate for their entertainment at party yesterday, they showed no wonderment for the spirit" They all said they knew there wasn't any such thing, But they did stand in wide-eyed amaze ment at the skillful manner in which the magician managed the phenom- ena. -a
 A Critical Boy
 Houdini later said that Teddy, Jr, was the most critical of the junior audience. During the sleight- hand stunts that preceded the spirit" manifestations and the "seance," |" Teddy came near to discovering the secrets or the performer.
 ''He wasn't satisfied with seeing the tricks" said Houdni. "Ile had to know how they were done. Twice had to push Him away He was getting too closeto the secret"
 After the sleight-of- tricks came the "seance,". Each child was given two white pieces of silk to hold while Houdini coaxed and pleaded with the forces the children could not see. When the spell was ovAr, the children looked at the pieces of silk and shrieked with delight, for the portrait ofstheir grandfather was on each piece of silk.
 =. The. Big Moment Then came the big moment of the afternoon. The spirit of the grand father was to write on slate. They were shown a slate about two feet by a foot and a half in size. They examined 1t carefully to make sure there was nothing on it. And there wasn't-not on that one. The slate was then wrapped carefully in cloth and turned over to Teddy and his brother, Cornelius. who stood in the center of the room.
 Houdini warned the children to be silent-that the spirits come only when there is perfect silence. When the shrill voices had died down, Houdini began creating the atmos- phere of seance.
 When the lights were turned on and the slate upwrapped, the chil- dren saw on it the portraits, painted in water colors, of the late president and his son, Quentin, who was killed in France. Beneath, in writing that could not be mistaken, was inscrib- ed your devoted Theodore" and "in haste, your devoted Theodore and Quentin" The children gath cred about the slate shouting that they recognized the portraits.
 The eight guests at the party were the children of Theodore and Ker- init Roosevelt and Mrs. Ethel Roosc- welt Derby. The party was given at the home of Mrs. H. A. Alexander, mother-in-law of Theodore Roose- welt.
 Paulina Longworth. new grand daughter of the late president, was the only one of his grandchildren not present. Houdini evoked a spc- cial spirit message" from the late president to her
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

This and Lieutenant Carl Dixon The photo taken early this week under extremely diff fcul conditions numb with cold Nelson forced leave the protection the uiage and stand the handled the
 of which the pavilion On the right the foreground the modern
 
 To the left and beyond the hospital GlWod background street the old hospital containing the and laboratory dtments
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

Quickly restoring lost articles ia one of the provinces Of the Classi- fled columns. The loss of an article Of value at once suggests a classi. fed ad.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
OUSTED FROM MINISTRY
Methodist Yearly Conference, After Two Days Deliberation, Decides on ENcommunication of Clergyman.

Copenhagen, Feb. 21.-The Meth. odist yearly conference, after two days deliberations here under the leadership of Bishop Edgar Blake, has decided to excommunicate from the ministry of the church the Rev. Mir. lngersley. who brought the charge against Bishop Anton East, which resulted in his detention last December.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

The charge brought by the Rev. Mir. 1ngersley against Bishop East, who is the American Methodist Epis- copal bishop for Scandivania, re- lated to the disposal of charity funds. Bishop Bast was arrested and held for several days without bail, finally being released pending pro- ceedings of investigation.
 He declared in an interview that he would not resume conduct of the affairs of his office pending trial, Bishop Blake meanwhile officiating as bishop for Scandinavia.
 Bishop Bast's arrest brought pro- tests from many prominent Metho- dist Episcopal dignitaries, officials of and the church's board of foreign missions declared their full confi- dence in his integrity and ''unshaken belief in his ability to meet his ac- cusers in fair trial of the facts be- fore any court of law"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

The index finger of opportunity points boldly to the Classiacds.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-02-20

chile bprrier, between himself and the
woman he loved Never, II he had any
power to read the human heart, could
Joyce Pelly look on him again with
anything but hate and horror.
Beneath her gentle nature there lay,
he knew, a soul of steel, calm and re-
solved. He could now look upon her
only as a relentless enemy as long as
her father lived. His little spell of
happiness was ended forever.
And he groaned as he strobe through
the blasts, and beat his fists into the
whirling snow.
Then to the man there came temp
tation fiercer than any he had known
as he perceived the one way out, the
only way.
1t was only necessary to find Pelly,
to warn him out of the district for
ever, to return to Manistree, making
report that Pelly was dead, in order
to win Joyce, taking her away with
him, earning her gratitude, her love
But would she love him then?
Could their happiness be based on that
dishonOr?
Perhaps he could win her. And
then? Resign from the police, of
course, and bear the burden of the
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-02-20

coat pictured here is longer than the
average.
However American mothers may de-
eide to dispose of small persons legs
they will be interested in this plaid
flannel coat with hat to match, for the
little lady Of four or more. 1t is u
simple affair with raglan sleeves and is
finished by bias bands of the flannel.
A wide bias band extends down the
front and narrower ones with piping
of plain silk, about the sleeves. A bias
band makes the collar and the pocket
flaps are cut on the bias. The coat Is
shown In gray and white plaid and gun
metal gray buttons fasten it.
The hat to match, is flexible and has
a tall crown with braid decoration
The facing is probably of silk in pink
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-02-20
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.
WNJJ Service.

| buy it from him, and spend our honey
moon here
In his exuberance he failed to per-
ceive the depression tha1Naad settled
upon her.
They had only just arrived in time
to escape the storm, for already the
flakes were whirling down outside.
well, you were right" said Lee.
TITS lucky we're going to have roof
over us tonight. Look, here's fire
wood piled Now 1 wonder who's been
living hereI"
The girl did not answer him. She
was staring about her with the same
look of bewilderment, and Lee saw
that she was trembling. He drew her
into his arms.
Dearest, you mustn't let things
trouble you," he said. "All will come
right. And what can anything matter,
so long as we have each other?"
ut makes me afraid Lee" she an
swered in a low tone. ooh, Lee, Il
seem to be nearer to remembering than
ever before. There ought to be-there
used to be table here, and--a woman
sat here sewing, a woman with fair
hair, and her face bent over her work,
and looking up sometimes to smile at
mana tall man, several years older
than herself, with iron-gray hair, who
never smiled, but was always kind to
her. And then she would look down
to smile at child playing beside her.
Was l that child, Lee"
IF you were, if this was your home.
dearest, you should be happy here"
Il don't know, Lee. wish now that
we'd camped on the ridge. l wish I'd
never come here. I've the feeling that
that it means the end" She began
to cry softly. Its not-not just the
fear of remembering this place. but
it's what is associated with it-some-
thing terrible"
She ceased and looked out at
the fast falling snow. 1t was still
only the middle of the afternoon, but
the wind was rising, whistling about
the cabin. and everything was DESC
late gray.
Inside the log house it was half
dark.
Suddenly the girl uttered cry and
clutched at Lees arm.
Lee! Did you see that? That
shadow"
She was half hysterical, and her
nervousness communicated itself to
Lee, for he had had the confused i'm
preston that a shadow had glided
across the room beyond, through the
open door.
Instantly he darted after it, bnt