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New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
An Unexpected Mercy

President Oscar Fern of tho Wick son bank was ohc of those persons who are cnvied not for their brains but for their luck.
 when he established his bank there was no competitor. As matter Of fact people have a greater respect for luck than they have for intelligence. They respected not Oscar himself but for the ouaIitv which had fallen from heaven upon him.
 And as Samuel Carney, the lean and gray headed, terrier-like man who was cashier of the bank. walked dwn the street this morning, nearly every man who passed him said:
 mere goes the brains of the Wick son bank. Fern is a mighty lucky fellow to get such man for mere wages One of these days Carney will be made a partner. and then watch the dust, He's got the ganius!'
 Such was the atmosphere Of adu- lation through which Samuel Carnn,. walked. 1t had frightened his stcn on many q back and forth from the grind of the work at the bank. But today it did not help him. Tho morning was very hot, although fine spring was not yet old and the hour was carly; but there was q Hftlo loretasto of the blast of the summer sun, and tho sidewalk burned Car neys feet through the thin soles of his shoes.
 He hurried on to get out of the heat and yet as he found that he was coming so rapidly to the bank He slowed his pace again. The bank had suddenly become a plague house to him. In that building he had built his reputation. In that bank he had established himself as a man ot spotlcss integrity, of sound mind. and scrupuIously honest business methods.
 This was the thing which had been "nshrined in the bank. Now he was 10 throw the idol away. He was to deceive his very employer, share in the loot that a band Of rufrians se- cured .and afterward he must con tinue in his place, wear solemn face about the crim, and in a year or more, perhaps, gravely accept the place of partner in the firm from which he had stolen.
 The fifteen thousand, spent awas from the home town, would awaken no suspicious. Moreover, who could ever connect him with such a crime 2 It could not be! His position in the town of Wickson was a brazen tower of strength. No eye would dream of looking toward him. And, therefore, no eye would see him.
 Fortified with this thought, he ad- ranced more easily toward the bank and opened the door, whistling soft ly, as was his custom. through his teeth. He almost ran into the prcsi- dent himself as he stepped inside.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Dear me" Raggedy Ann said, Mostly ladies who cook charge more than that "TIl bet a nickel there is some monkey business here!" and she peclied out of the key hole, then whispered. 10 the rest, Its the two witches all black from the soot in the chimney and they think that they are disguised."
 Then ] shall certainly not let them in to bother us,' the little lady said inea whisper to Raggedy Ann" but out loud 10 the witches she said. If you will walk around 10 the back door, you will get some washiug,"
 So when the two witches came up on the back porch to the door, expecting to be let into the house. they met great surprise. for as
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Letter from Mrs. Mary Alden Pres colt to John Alden Prescott,


 My Dear Son: l am writing to. you to know just what you are go- ing to do about me-your mother in your new scheme of life.
 Both you and Leslie seem to go on without considering me at all.
 Of course, my own dear mother died when I was a very little girl. but l am sure that had she lived to be as old as I am, would have made her the first responsibility of my existence.
 l hope you will pardon me, my dear son, when I tell you that it seems to me that you allow both your wife and your business to come before your mother-the mother who broughY you into the world. You only seem to think of me when l bring myself to your notice.
 When you were here you came to see me only once, and then you would tell me nothing of your and Leslie's plans. When that horrible tragedy Of Leslic's sister occurred she did not write to me at all, and was not asked 10 go to the funeral or anything. Leslies friends must have thought it strange that l was not there.
 tried to get you at your place of business but l found that you had gone over to Pittsburgh. Neither you nor Leslie have written me since the death of her sister. I have waited and waited, thinking that either Leslie or NIT. Hamilton would write me a letter with all the particulars. I only knew that Leslie was in Atlantic City by seeing it in the papers. Surely ts she had had any consideration for me she would have asked me 10 have gone with them. It would have been nice outing for me.
 And now this morning, piiing in- suit on ininry, I received q type written letter from that unspeakablc rcd-hcadcd woman whom for some uneXpIainable reason you have kept on as yonr sten0graphCr, enclosing your check for four hundred dollars, to pay any bills that may be duo at the beginning Of tho month" and asking me 10 send her receipts for the same.
 Since when, John, has your moth CT become such a stranger to you that she must account for any money that you send her?
 l should think it would be your
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
A Wife's Confessional
 Adele osrtson's New REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

antagonisms of tho two women he loves the best on earth-his wife and his mother.
 Perhaps it's just because am a daughter-in-law that can under stand" l said softly. Suppose you tell me all about it. l suppose Her Flufiness and Leila are at swords points over the babys name."
 Are you clairvoyant or just plain lucky in guessing" he demanded.
 Neither" l returned, promptly. Tt doesn't take very keen powers of discernment to figure that out. There are several thousand Ameri- can fathers this minute who in all probability are facing the same problem
 Why Amcrican?" Alfred asked, patently 10 make conversation.
 Because in all other countries the masculine head of the house settles the question of the babys name, as he does all others without any as- slstance from mere woman."
 By George! there are points in favor of that state of affairs" he exclaimed with emphasis.
 No doubt" l returned dryiy, but that doesn't help you any"
 "Both of 'Em in Tears
 You emitted some yelp there" he retorted, "and I'll tell you frankly I don't know what to do. l.elia's set her mind on calling the baby Edith after her dead mother and her sister, while Mother is terribly hurt over the fact that we should consider any other name for her first grandchild but her own, Mary Both of 'em, and the nurse chased me out, although all I asked Leila was whether she would consent 10 having the baby called Edith Mary"
 What was her objection 10 that?" asked, unable to sacrifice so splen- did an opportunity to gratify very natural curiosity.
 "She said the result would be that MotheF Durkee would always insist upon calling the baby Mary, and that she finally would have no other name"
 l made the mental comment that Leila was emincntly correct in her estimate of the persistence hidden by the frivolous exterior of Her Fluffiness, but l was much too dis erect to utter the thought aloud, having in mind the inevitable fate of the innocent bystander in family rows. Instead, with the only pos slble solution of the problem sudden Iy flashed upon me, I faced the per- pleXed young father with a direct question:
 Tell me, Alfred. honestly, if you weren't properly disciplined American father, what would you wish your young daughter named 2"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Breakfast-Baked apples, crushed oats, thin cream, broiled bacon, poached eggs on toast, delicious mullins, marmalade. milk, coffee.
 Luncheon-Baked vegetable soup, croutons, baked banana sponge, milk, tea.
 Dinner-Roast lamb, potatoes baked with meat, canberry jelly, creamed carrots, head lettuce with French dressing, lemon pie. whole wheat rolls. milk, coffee.
 With the exception of the crust of the pie there are no dishes men, tioned in this days menu unsuitable for a child under school age.
 The luncheon soup is ideal for the woman who uses a fireless cooker but the housekceper who does her own baking will discover that a ket- tie of soup simmering while her bread is baking is worth while. There is no steam or odor to penetrate into the living part of the house and the soup is perfectly cooked if simmered in the oven instead of on top of the stove.
 Delicious MufIins
 Two eggs, cups flour, 3 teaspoons aking powder. 1-2 teaspoon salt. ? ups water or milk.
 Beat yolks of eggs until thick and mon colored. Mix and sitt flour nd baking powder and, stir into ollis. Slowly add water. stirring .igorously, Beat whites of eggs with salt and 2 tablespoons cold wa ter until stiff and dry and fold into first mixture. Turn into hot wei oiled muffin pans and bake twenty minutes in a hot oven.
 Baked Vegetable Soup.
 One pound lean beef. cups diced carrots. cups diced beats, 1 cup thinly sliced onions. cups camel peas, large head lettuce. cups cancd tomatoes. 2 teaspoons salt. l. teaspoon pepper. Choose meat from the shank. Cut
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
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great happiness to supply all my lit tie wants without any accounting on my part.
 Mrs. Athcrton also lad the i'm pertinenCe to tell me that after those bills were paid you had ordered her to send me four hundred dollars at the beginning of each month. She said this money would be sent 10 me until further notice and you had decided that one hundred dollars was adequate for keeping me in comfort.
 Comfort indeed. I can not under stand, John, your intimacy with a perfect stranger whereby she could take 1t upon herself 10 tell me how much l could live upon in comfort. Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Incl
 TOMORROW--This letter contin- ucd.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
A Father Is Faced With n Solomon
 Like Dilemma


 Confused, contrite at having in- truded upon Alfred Durkee when he, believing himself alone, was so eW- dently giving himself up to de- spondcnt mood l tried to retreat noiselessly hoping he was so ab- sorbed in his own emotions that he would not notice my presence. But as l backed step by step toward the door, with my eyes fixed upon him, he suddenly raised his head, and looked at me with a smile that tried to be humorous, but succeeded only in being plucky
 AS soft-shod sleuth, Mrs Madge, you're a good needlewoman, :" he said with sad attempt at gayety. But don't run away. You're the one person above all others whom I'd like to see just now In fact, was just wishing for you. want your advice"
 My mental barometer made a sud den descent, Too well I knew what was the altercation upon which he wished my judgment. and which had caused him to crouch so Respondent ly over the library table. My mother-in-law, with the acumen of experienced old age had forecast the very situation which I guessed had sent him into the doldrums, and marred the wonderful joy which was his in his first fatherhood.
 l knew also what would be the fate of any outsider who presumed to meddle or give judgment in the dispute, even If Alfred had himself asked for an umpire. But the only things I could do were to feign ig- norance and spar for time.
 'I Have Receptive Heart"
 Advice" echoed gaily. Don't tell me the responsibilities of father hood are weighing thus heavily upon you so soon. But I have a recep- tive heart for any S o S, and Dicky says the best thing I do is to hand out advice. So tell me what 1t is you wish to know tirst-the best womans college for your daughter, or the comparative merits of differ ont makes of baby carriages"
 He looked at me eproachfully.
 Tt isp't anything so easy to de- nde," he said with so doleful an &C., cent that my heart smote me for levity. But I suppose you can't understand after all, being a daugh- ter-in-laW yourself. It's old Dicly l should have gone to for sympathy. He probably knows just what I'm up against"
 There was something so bitter in his voice that I suddenly realized, as l never had done before, just how great Is the suffering of man try ing to make of himself buffet be- tween the conflicting whims and the
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
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Itagsedy Ann and Raggcdy Andy were Visitning the nice little old iady in her cunning little house and they and Mir. Iixus were enjoying the soda water.
 Hazel Hagg and Heezy the witch covered with soot and smudge from i trying to climb down the old Iadv's chimney, were at the brook washing themselves.
 T tell you what, Hazel IIagg." Heezy the witch said, This water without soap will never get the black soot from our hands and faces. What shall we do?"
 Hazel Hagg did not know what to say, so Hc"zy the witch continued, Tt is just the same as a lot of chil. dren trying 10 wash their dirty hands and faces and not use soap. They { only moistcn the grime with the Wa ter and then they wipe all the dirt 1 on their mothers nice towels"
 And We haven't any towels" Hazel IIagg said
 No, We haven't any towels. Ha- zeI JIagg." Hcczy the witch said. Maybe though, if we just smrar the l soOt and smudge around on our hands and faces. We can be disgIlis- ci and walk right up 10 the old ia4ys door and tcil her that we are wash women. Then she will let us inside and we can capture the Rag Gedys, take their candy magical hearts away from them and also get the magical soda water fountain in the little ladys living room"
 "ia" Hazel Hagg howled. That is d good scheme, Let us go right away and try to sec if We can foo, thcm.' So the two mean old witches walked to thofront porch Of the lit tie old ladys house and knocked upon the door
 Who is knocking upon my front door ?" the little old Iady asked. Heezy the witch answered, "We art two black ladies who wish 10 dc your washing"
 T spcct you do not know that have a magic washing machine"
 "Ha," Hazel Hagg whispered tC Heczy the witch, When we get in. side We will take her magical wash. ing machine tool" then out loud sh( said, We are two black ladies come to get a job cooking for you." l "HoU much "A week do vol ' charge" the little old lady askcJ without opening the door.
 I've only charge two pennies . Iveek.a Hazel Hagg replied.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
EllGIN HiluE TO-DAY

Finding the litoless bodies of his two partners af their gold-mining camp, Harry Gloster Gcos southward, knowing that he will be accused of the crime, On the. way Glostcr is jailed after getting Into q fight with several men over girl.
 Joan Barry daughter of a famous rider of tho old plains, hdps Clos ter to escape. After eluding posse, Gloster retruces his steps to Jouu's cabin and Is confronted by her guardian, Buck Daniels; they finally call truce, however, Joan, partly in answer 10 the call of wild life within her and partly in an effort to lind Harry Gloster, joins Q bandit gang in the mountains. Joe Mac Arthur, a quick-shooting .scoundrel, is made chieItain of the gang when heappears with q scheme to rob the Wickson bank. NSN the gangsters arc discussing' Joan.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
DAILY FASHION SERVICE ---------- BEIGE WOOL FRocKs

Borders of embroidery make this beige wool frock most unusual and striking, without in the least do- tracing from its practical side, The brilliant reds and greens in the em- broidery indicate. a colorful season ahead.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Heat is one of the best remedies for earache, she told him.
 If she had had no hot water bag a piece of flannel, heated over a lamp even and placed against the ear, would have proved effective.
 Sometimes these remedies do not work. And then Mrs. Mann found that swinging the ear with hot water afforded a relief.
 The water should be about 105 or llO degrees Fahrenheit.
 Babies who have caracho should be taken 10 an ear specialist and a careful examination of the ears made.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Ii has long been recognized thsI The most effective way 10 treat colds is to apply the medication directly tU inc affected parts, This of course can only be done by means Of vapors that can be inhaled.
 Ficks provides the ideal method of securing medicatcd vapOrs. When rubbed over throat and chest the in- gradients - Menthol Camphor, EU- calyptus, Thyme, Turpcntine - are yaporized by the body heat and in haIed directly into the air passages and lungs.
 At the same time, Vicks is ab- sorbed through and stimulates the skin like poultice, affording a dou- ble action which brings truly re- nlarkable results.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
FABLEs ON HEALTH-- MIR. MANN'S EARACETE

Children were not the only ones III the home of Mrs. Mann who had to be looked after.
 Mir Mann would get sick occa- sionaliy, and when hd was ailing everyone had to wait on him.
 One night he had the earacbe, lie could not eat supper, and he would not look at the evening pa- per.
 Mrs, Mann knew good remedy that the doctor had told her, how ever So she filled the hot water bag and had Mr, Mann lie with the aching ear pressed against the bag,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

soon as both were on the porch, the little old lady opened the door and Mir. Fixus threw bucket of soap suds right in their faces. Wow" the witches howled as they tumbled from the porch. We shall not stay here 10 be treated in this manner" and away they ran trying 10 wipe the soap studs from their eyes!"
 "Anyway," Ragsody Ann said, They will have cleaner faces nuw,' and she Finished drinking her six tceDth ice cream soda.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
NOW co ON WITH THE STORY

you've learned number of new words, l see" said Dud Rainey, and smiled upon him deliberately, show ing every one of his white teeth.
 T said that anybody could sec that she was in love-" remarked Lew Cambridge, leaving out his former emphasis.
 There was a general murmur of assent, but Rainey answered.: Per haps she does. o don't know. But for my part, l don't think she could love q man. She has a long-dis- tance look in her eye-'
 What the devil are you driving at now" asked Babe Cooncy.
 Nothing" murmured bud Rain ey, and went on with his work.
 Yet he had said enough to make them all watch her like hawks when at length she was called in for her dinner. It was noted that Joe Mac arthur did not sit down with her to the table, although as chief of the band he had the right to assume the place as host.
 Instead, he wandered out of the house into the open. wearing an ex- pression half strained and half gloomy as if he had been brought in contact with something which he needed time to think over.
 She made herself as perfectly at home as if they were all old friends sitting at the table in her own ranch. She chattcd away busily. She told them how she had won the black stallion. and then how he had brought her through the mountains, picking his own way, while she sat in the saddle and let him 20 where he would. She told them how he had watched her fish, and how he had stood over her and observed the process Of building q fire and cooking with 0 scrupulous interest as IT 1t were something which he wished to learn for his own sake.
 Certainly there was nothing De- cuIiar about her, except that she was more lovely, more naive than any girl they had ever dreamed of, far less seen. And then, in the very midst of a sentence, she stopped speaking, strengthened a little, and stared far off before her. They glanced hastily around at the door, But 1t was empty.
 What is it?" asked Dabo Coonev. his rough voice reduced to, a wbis- per.
 Hush! Don't you hcar?" she asked them.
 They heard it then for the first time, the faint dissonancc Of wild geese crying out of the heart of the sky.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Removes O1orS

When pressing a garment that has been cleaned in gasoline, add about one-third part vinegar to the water Tn which you dampen the cloth you use over the fabric. This will re- move the scent of the gasoline and prevent circles forming.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
lOkes Are Used.

I'okes arc seen on many of the newest dresses and warehouses. They should he worn with discretion by the woman who is broad through tho shoulders.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
To Clean ChamOis.

A very soiled chamois may be cleaned by putting it in a weak eo- lhtlon Of soda water in which there Is also some grated soap. Leave it a few houN, then you can rub it clean very quickly.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Cossip;s Corner
Fur Collars,

A fur collar of chinchlla dyed squirrel Is seen on u white geor- gcttt crepe coat,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
plcated Aprons.

Pioated aprons with irregular hems or points or scalloped effects arc very attractive on printed crepe dresses.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
New Gray Green.

There is new shade of gray green that is extremely popular for spring, it has a certain silver oyer- tone that is most fiattering.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
For sport Ifrocl,s.

Leather applique and colorfu1 yarn embroidery make gay touches Of intereS, on sports frocks Of white crepe.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Bread DOIIo'Il

Bread dough that contains large bubbles has risen too fast or too long, It should be cut down and rekneaded to distribute the gas more evenly
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
smart Skirts.

CiruIar black velvet skirts are very attractive worn with white silk sweaters or satin overblouses.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
IF MOTHERS ONLY xHEy

Many csiii3rn acc com plajninc ot BHatlzc.ne, feverishpesa, Stomach TToubles ard Irregular Howsio sac lake cod easily, If mohers r;,y
 sBev whas MOTHER SEAY'S SWEET PoLs-
 DnS wogid Go fer their children no isrn:y wo1ld ever bc xisiloit thsrn t2EuRane, need tS. sc n&N nt 70 taae
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

boS-T kccfYf cp& n ehsJttsc .s.tS IsT suRSTIruff mousrs e;ha ouue uso ubc.7 always tell otheTs snc7t the-,, At Sll Druggtsts, TIiAl pan'Ssss TRF1.. Address Mother Graz Co, :A Roy, x. !. -.-a~.- A-- ---~--e-e---ANA-kkAsN sNa-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Attractive Mules.

Very attractive mules are made of gold or silver kid and lined with satin to match the negDgce.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Meat Stock. Meat stock used instead of water In meat sauces, gravies and stews makes them much richer.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Hands of Icnnnrl

bHIIlIS or ICODHEH.
 Bands of leopard will be used on spring wraps quite as generally as they have been for winter, and like wise for spring frocks.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16

Gro Be Continoed)
Evening star., 1925-02-24
FOUR-FIFTHS OF COLLEGE
STUDENTS HELD HERETICS
University of Chicago Professor
Declares Figures Based on Actual
Survey of Several Schools.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, February 24.-Eighty per
cent of students entering American
colleges have given up Christianity,
do not believe in prayer and do not
consider it necessary to take God into
account in their life plans, Prof. j. NJ.
Artman of the University of Chicago
said here yesterday, addressing union
ministers at the first annual meeting
and general conference of the Chicago
Council of Religious Education.
Prof. Artman said this was revealed
by an investigation of several fresh
man classes in different colleges, and
he used it as an argument for more
thorough religious education of youth.
He said 1T was not the colleges and
universities which upset students
faith, but that their faith was upset
before matriculation.
Evening star., 1925-02-24
FareiUeU ADDRESS
Reading Passed Up
By House in Vote

The custom sacredly observed
since the first days of the United
states as a Nation of having
ashingtons farewell address
read in both branches of Congress
was ignored by the House yes
terday, in spite of repeated pro-
tests voiced by Representative
Rankin, Democrat, of Mississippi.
While the House was in the
midst of a wrangle over the new
traffic bill for the City of Wash
ington, Mr.. Rankin objected be-
cause the usual Washington birth
day observance was not carried
out. Speaker Gillett pointed out
that Sunday, and not yesterday,
was Washington's birthday, and
that the House had been in ses-
sion at that time for a memorial
to the late Representative Kahn
of California Mr.. Rankin pro-
posed that the District of COlum-
bia traffic bill, which has been
under consideration for some
time, he laid aside. but his mo-
tion was rejected, Il to 81.