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New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
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even his lips paled and his eyes closed.
 About o'clock this afternoon, syd gained enough strength to be able 10 tell his story.
 syd thought the scream that we all had heard was mine and imme- diately he jumped at the conclusion that I had gono Into the children's room and found, something the mat ter with the babies.
 He told us that he had not felt sleepy and was sitting beside his window smoking, He said he had no desire whatever to undress and go to bed. Zoe's telephone conversa- tion that we had overheard. both cred him, especially as that night of the party in Albany, 1t was Syd ,who took Zoe home. As they start ed Zoe had asked him if he would drive her 10 an address she gave him which was in a most disreput- able part of town and there she left him in the automobile for a few minutes while she entered the door. She came running out, and told him in a frightened voice to drive on quickly. She made no explanations and Syd, in his charaetcristically chivalrous way, asked for none.
 He told me that he wished that he had done so for he would have saved all of us q great deal of the tragedy that has come.
 Immediately upon opening his door, there was second scream and a scuffle at the bottom of the stairs. He rushed down passing me as I stood in Zoe's doorway, al- though he says he did not see me.
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service. lnc.)
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ter, 1 tablespoon gelatine, whites of eggs.
 Use the juice of the pineapple, adding water to make l cup. If the fruit is ripe and sweet less sugar will be needed. Add juice and water to pineapple. and cook 10 minutes Sift in sugar and remove from the fro when the sugar is dissolved. Soften gclatine in cold water for 10 minutes and stir in boiling pineap- pie mixture as it is removed from the fire. Let stand until cool and beginning to jelly. Fold in the whites of the eggs beaten until stiff and dry. Turn into mold and let stand on ice until firm and well chilled. Serve with boiled custafd made with the yoks of eggs.
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Madge Faces the Bluff Of the Infurfatcd Tramp and
 Calls Ii

Calls It
 Al We reached the tree on the road which Lee Chow had chosen for my interview, Steve" looked back at the car we had left. where Lee Chow leaned watchfully over the wheel. Then he turned in the other direction, where the sedan, now more clearly visible, was drawn ID at the side Of the road. His face darkened, and with a sudden spring backward 10 the shelter of the tree, he stood like a man al bay, breath ing heavily, his eyes darting from me to the cars.
 Look here" he said, thickly, eyilly. What is this - plant? By the" I shudlcred at the blas- phemy which tore raucously from his throat, If you've brought the dicks down on me here, they may get me, but they'll have something on me they never had before. I'll throw 'em a present of you with a few bullet holes in you, and go 10 the chair laughing when think about 1t, you e-crossing-" Steve Works Himself into a Rage
 He was working himself up 10 rage, and though at his first words I had been horribly frightened. yet something intuitive caught my fright. changed 1t to a watchfuI contemplation of the mans appar- ent desperation, l guessed that in that first second he really had thought l had betrayed him to the police, but that in another he had realized his mistake, and had made up his mind to profit by my in stinctive frightened recoi from his violence. Therefore I spoke quickly, imperatively, as I would to raging child.
 "stop this at once and listen to me" l said. and either my words or my manner were effective, for he cut his epithets short, leaving his mouth ludicrously egape for the fraction of a second before he re- covered his poise.
 T have brought no detectives here" said slowly, although your words and manner convince me that they are the only people who should deal with you. And I warn you that single word more. such as you have just been uttering, will close this interview immediately. Your only chance of receiving any consideration whatever for your in-
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

Breakfast stewed prunes. ce- real, thin cream, crisp toast, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon Asparagus on toast, brown bread and butter sandwiches, pineapple sponge, plain cake, milk tea.
 Dinner Rolled flank of beef, mashed potatoes, jellied tomato salad, raspberry shortcake, white bread, milk, coffee.
 The juice of the raspberries can be given to a child of four but the fruit and the shortcake should not be served to him. With this eXcep- ton the menus can be used as sug- gested.
 Pineapple Sponge
 Two cups finely chopped fresh pineapple, 3-4 cup sugar, 1 cup wa
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

The nice little lady and the nice little man wished Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy to stay in the cun- hing little cottage and live with them always but Raggedy Ann said, No thank you, nice kind lit- tie lady and man, Raggedy Andy and l have been adventuring through the deep, deep woods, filled with fairies and everything for more than three years and now. we must return home" The nice little people did not like for the Raggedys to leave, but they were too polite to urge them to stay.
 So the nice little lady filled large basket with great big dough- nuts with extra large filings. Then there were nice cookies and two bottles of ice cold ginger ale.
 The ice cold ginger ale did not stay cold very long though, cause the Raggedys stopped and drank it after they had ridden their magic scooters about a mile. Maybe you have never ridden magic scooters, 50 I must tell you. magic scooters make you just as thirsty for ice cream sodas and other nice things to drink as just plain ordinary every day scooters do.
 So, the Raggedys had just finished drinking the last of the nice ice cold ginger ale. before 1t grew warm, and had just put a wooden plug in each bottle to send it float ing down the brook when up came 6 queer creature.
 ''Now them" the Krinkgilly cried; for it truly was Krinkgilly. What do you mean by stopping right here where I intend sitting down."
 Dear me-" Raggedy Ann replied, "Mr. Krinkgilly. we did not know that you intend sitting down here!"
 we will be glad to move over and let you sit here, Mir. Krinkgil- ly!" Raggedy Andy said, we just stopped to drink our ice cold ginger ale before it grew warm"
 'Ha." the Krinkgilly cried, Tt is too late for you to move over now. You have already pressed down the grass where I intended sitting. So now. I will take the ice cold gin ger ale and drink it."
 The Raggedys looked at each other in surprise, for 1t is strange to meet anyone who can be as un- pleasant as Krinkgilly. Then Rag gedy Andy asked. why isn't it just as good to sit where we have pressed down the grass?"
 'Because!" the Krinkgilly cried in 6 very loud excited tone, T am made entirely of rubber and blown up very hard, and do not like to sit any where but on nice soft grass which has not been pressed down! Anyway, that makes no difference. What I want now is the ice cold ginger ale and some Of those large doughnuts which I see sticking out oi the basket"
 And. if Raggedy Ann had not put out her hand and stopped him. the Kr.nkgillv would have reached right into the basket and taken the douEhnuts.
 Here" the Erinkgiily cried "what dc you mean by trying to keep me from taking :he dough nuts." And before Raggedy Ann knew what he intended doing, tn Rrinkgilly jumped up h the air and came down, "Kerlump!" right o' top Of Raggedy Ann's head. T'hi' was more than RaEgedy Ands ccuid esnd. SO he ran as hard a. ha -4.ald aad Ease ar. KTinks1llS
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

credible claim lies with me. am acting for my mother-in-law and have sole jurisdiction in the matter. so please govern yourself accord ingDy."
 His swiftly changed manner con- hrmed my suspicion that the greater part Of his outburst had been pure bluff, calculated to frighten me. All trace of rage vanished from his face and the bow he gave me was lrhouair and mocking.
 In other words, you administer th" high justice, the middle and the low around these parts?" he quericd filed another bit of eyl- dence that the tramp had been a man who at some time in his life had studied other things than crime.
 "I Represent Everything"
 "I represent everything in this particular case" l repeated firmly.
 But look here" he argued. Do you take me for a fool? Don't you suppose l know that you've got somebody in that sedan down the road D"
 "Of course, l have" I retorted coolIy. T have an associate of the Chinese who is driving my car There are no detectives in either car, however. But you do not sup pose that l am idiot enough to come unguarded to an interview with you?"
 l reflected that l had been just that much of an idiot, and that if ! it had not been for Lee Chow g watchfulness l should even now be confronting this dangerous man i with no safeguards. l had not meant ! 10 anger him, however, and unwit- tingly l had stressed the last word of my little speech, and l saw the quick anger flame in his eyes.
 Much good your Chinks would do you if I ever decided to start anything" he snarled. Then, by a mighty effort, he pulled himself to- gether.
 NO offense meant" he mumbled with a sudden, curious change to the manner of the tramp he first had appeared. l reflected that see- ing him through the veil of his rapidly changing mannerisms was like watching tiger through the bars of his cage.
 Do not forget yourself again" warned him coolly, although every nerve within me was tensed almost to the breaking point at the strain this contest of wills was putting upon them.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Gilda Gray Obtains
 Custody of Her Son

Milwaukee. June 17 Pl-Gilds Gray. who was Mariana Michalski of Milwaukee before she became known as d dancer, has gained the custody of her son. Martin, II, in order to give him a university ed. ucation.
 When Gilda obtained a divorce from John Gorecki, former barten- der here, in 1923, the court gave the custody Of the child 10 the father.
 An affidavit by Mrs. Gil Boag, which is Gnda Gray's name in pri- vate life, was filed here with a stip- ulation between Mrs. Boag and Gorccki.
 Mrs. Boag's affidavit set forth that she earns ample to provide an edu- cation for Martin: that she is worth in excess Of $1OO,O0O in her own right.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
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Decorative flowing sleeves with bands of white crepe and silver braid make this frock of black flat crepe original and striking, The square neckline has white collar that is much wider in the back than in front Wide pleats at the side give the necessary fulncss at the hem but keep the line very straight.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
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a kick as hard as he could, like this, "Klump." and the Krinkgilly went sailing up in the air, turning over and over as he sailed across the brook. Then. not waiting to see him quit bouncing, the Raggedys caught up their basket of goodies and hopped on their scooters and went scooting down the path, lick ity split. And the Krinhgilly was left far behind.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
ON aEALTB'
KEEP A MEDICINE CABINET

The medicine cabinet should be renstated in the home. And the mother should know how and when to use it's contents.
 But-and this is important-be sure that all yials containing poison are correctly labeled and that they are kept away from the children.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

A jewelled dagger is one Of the latest fads of the fashionable woln- an. It is slipped casually into the belt with the idea of being deco rative rather than deadly. It has a certain swank that is most in triguing.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

The meanest man I know bought his wife a Chinese cal endar so she wouldn't be able to mark the bargain sales in advance.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Fruits and Cereals

Sweet fruits such as bananas, dates or figs are best with cereals and starchy foods as acid fruits sometimes interfere with the diges- tion of the starch.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Old Hose and Silver

An imported frock of rose chif- ion has coat of rose and silver lame trimmed with ribbons Of a deeper shade Of rose.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

.she said in her slow, soft voice. "A letter came for you this afternoon while you were out ] guess it. from Dick"
 (To Be Continued)
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

Today's crossword puzzle has a queer collection of words. It travels everywhere, from the opera to the insane asylum to collect its portion of crosswords and definitions.
 Horizontal 1. Musical drama. E. Taxi. s. To ramble. l2. Distant. 13. To direct a meeting. II. Born. Is. Impression. 17. Fit. IS. To pay for the entertainment
 of others. %, Pliable twig used for basketry. 21 Acid fruit. A. To sin. 2S. Small wax candle. 2s. Small particle, 50. Large heavy fightless bird. 3l. Negative. B. Hastens. 3H. Noises. 36. Family supporter, S7. Diued. 3s. Tars. 33. Twice.
 4o. Tovard fl. To insinuate.
 42. Epidermis.
 A, To depart.
 45. To stop.
 47. Slit for coins.
 49. Insane.
 5l. Beak of bird.
 5S. Vulgar ostentatious persons. 55. Resinous substance used in
 making varnish.
 56. Trowel.
 59. To obstruct. 90. Theme.
 G3. Writing instrument. 64. One who gives his land to an-
 other.
 65, To piece out.
 66. Entrances. e. Before. GS. Mirror. Vertical ]. Poetic form of often.
 2. To resolve a sentence iuiu it's parts
 s. Age .....
 4 To mimic.
 $. To stop. C, To seek to attain.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

a woman who had separated from the only man in the world for whom she cared? ..
 Her mothers voice reused her from her dream. "Oh, l forgot"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
To Best Adyantace

Fruit is most wholesome eaten by itself at the beginning of meal or as dessert and least wholesome in the form of pudding or pie.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Signs of a Change

The low. waistline still predomi- mates, but it is not expected to re- main in the lead throughout the season.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Gossip;s Corner
Chairs May Suffer

Evening slippers made of fine tapestry or with vamp of needle point are being introduced in Paris.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

:. Dog who wounds with the
 teeth. s. To fondle. 2. Unit. n. To make cloth. II. To rent. IS. Material. IF. Streets. "l Mailman. %. Mother. g. Loudly. 25, A pair Of useless organs in the
 throat. :6. The only tUo-letter river ir
 Italy. 27. Premises. :9. Had that intention, 30. Daggers. So. Indian tribe. B. To perch, 5. Property settled upon a wife
 by husband at time of mar.
 riage. 55. Hog. A. Harassed (college stunD, 43. Ninth day before ldes. 45. Exclamation Of surprise. 45. To restore. 4s. Toward. 90, Bound with cord. 51. Honorable. g. Pleasure boat. 54. Bills of birds, 5s. Mineral spring. 57. Cuckoo. 5S. Aurora. so. Unit of work. 61. The deep. 62. Opposite Of no.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
For Those Wild Waves

An exotic bathing suit of purple taffeta has an accompanying wrap of cotton broCade.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
MITCHELL TAKES
 ADVICE OF WIFE
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Not Prepared to Say

Asked if he still believed non- freezing solutions, carried by the Shenandoah coused corrosion of the dlrigible's framwork, as charged in the San Antonio statement, Colonel Mitchell said he was not prepared to say from his own knowledge. He had been told that the Shenandoah car ried calcium chloride, he said, and he knew that substance would cause duraluminum to Corrode.
 Major Leonard asked about Colonel Mitchells charge that the Shenandoah was about fifty per cent overweight"
 The ships limited cruising radius, the colonel replied, led him to be- lieve that the Shenandoah was fifty per cent reduced in its ability to stay i'll the air and should not have been sent on long distance flights.
 T had a sncaking suspicion that she was fifty per cent overweight" said the witness.
 "On 'sncaking suspicion then, you were willing to alarm the coun- try" asked Major Leonard.
 Yes, and want to say right here that the question of aviation is q public question and discussion of it is not confined to the army and navy"
 Major Leonard attempted to show that the only basis for Colonel Mitchell's charge that the Shenan- doah was overweight had been what he had been told" and what he had read" but Colonel Mitchell as- serted he would mot be crowded into corner" by such "technicalities."
 He said that he had heard evl- dcnce during his army court martial trial that the Shenandoah was only three per cent overweight, but in- sisted that his "personal knowledge from reports and things of that kind" caused him to believe that the overweight was excessive. T know that she was overweight and her cruising radius was reduced 50 per cent" Colonel Mitchell added
 "Would it excite any surprise in your mind if it was shown that the Shenandoah was not at all over weight"
 No"
 Well" the judge advocate re- piled. with that We will leave it."
 Colonel Mitchell said that he con- sidered it Every wise" 10 use helium gas in any type or lighter than air machine. He added that the use of helium in the Shenandoah was an- other factor which had added to that ships Overweight"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
GARRY OUT WISHES
Brain of Prof. Morse Taken From Body and Sent to Institution to Be Examined.

Salem, Mass, Dec. 21 Pl-Thc brain of Professor Edward Sylvester Morse, noted authority on zoology, who died here yesterday, was re- moved today and sent by express to the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology Philadelphia. This action was taken in accordance with in- structions left by Professor Morse, who desired that it be examined 10 determine the relation, If possible, between his brain and his hands which made him ambideXtrous. Prof. Morse was able to use either hand with equal skill.
 The family of Professor Morse de- clincd to comment further on the arrangement. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Death followed a shock that occurred several days ago.
 Professor Morse had for years been an outstanding figure in the field Of zoology. He was born in Portland, Me. on June IS, 1888. He devoted himself 10 study of zoology and became professor of zoology al Bowdoin and later at the Imperial University of Tokyo. In recognition of his services he received the dec oration of the order of the Rising Sun from the emperor, a distinction never before conferred on an Ameri- can.
 While in Tokyo he started the fla mouse Morse collection of Japanese pottery at the Boston art museum He held honorary degrees iron Bowdoin, Harvard, Yale and Tuft' and was a member Of scientific so. cictics of the United States, England France, Belgium and Germany.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

the double quartet of the Congre- gational church at 5 o'clock yes- terday afternoon under the direc- ton of Mrs. l.. L. Beach, organist of the church.
 Pctosa's Condition Critical
 The condition of Frank petosa of Tcrryville. who is in the Bristol hos- pital as the result of blasting ac- cident on Merose street. Saturday is stlll critical.
 Petosa was engaged in construc- ton work in the excavation Of q sewer and hole had been drilled and two charges of dynamite placed for blasting, For some unknown reason only one Of the charges ig- nited and Petosa started to drill the hole deeper. This fired the second charge. He is suffering from broken leg, many severe cuts and bruises and from shock.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
CASE IS CONTINUED
Hearing For William Robergc Goes Over To January g And Very Likely Will Not Come Up Again.

Hartford, Dec. 21 LPl-Thc case of William Roberge of WaIlingford, an in the Billings and Spencer factory in Hartford, charged with a murder in Canada was scheduled to come before Judge Edwin S, Thom- as of the federal court here today in cxtradition proceedings but was con- tinued until January 25.
 Robergc Is at liberty under a 5000 bond, although hb is charged with murder, as the Canadian gov crnment did not furnish a very i'm prcssive case on which to eXtraditc the man when he was first arrested, and there is considerable doubt that the case will be pressed any further.
 Roberge is charged with causing the death of Francis Fournier, may or of Stagapit, in the Province of Quebec on September 1.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
Story of Italian Empire
 Said to Be But a Myth

Rome, Dec, 21 P - Semi off cial denial was given today to the report published abroad that plans are on foot to proclaim Italy an empire on January 1.
 The stefani agency, official news disseminating organization, says: We are authorized to declare that this absurd news is absolutely fam tastic and has been spread with bad intentions"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
Christmas Concert


 The annual Christmas concert of the Advent Christian church Sunday school will he held at o'clock to- morrow evening, There will be re-. citations and exercises by tho primary and junior departments, fol- lowed by pageant entitled Beth lehem" hy the senior department.
 Rebckahs to Elect
 The annual election of officers will be held by Martha Rcbckah lodge at its meeting tonight, There will also be degree work and roll call. A full attendance is requested,
 Legion Meeting
 Brock-B Barnes post, American Le- zion, will hold it's regular meeting in its rooms this evening. Plans will be made for bowling the Bris- tol post on December 29 and other matters taken up, Refreshments will be served. All members are asked 10 attend.
 Notes
 MT, and Mrs, William Spurr of East Main street spent the week end with relatives in Waterbury,
 Vernon Baker has left to spend the holidays at Lynn. Mass.
 John Hopkinson of Danbury was the guest of relatives hero over the weekend,
 Two state police officers watched traffic here yesterday In order to prevent law violations, but no arrests has been reported. .. Found, sum of money, Sunday morning, Owner may have same by notifying w. pascus, tel. Pennington 2o7-4, and paying for ad,-adv.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
WANT HARBOR SURVEY
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Wants Improvements And And Seeks Aid of Congressman.

Bridgeport, Dec. q R-A petl- ton is being drawn up by the Chamber of Commerce for presenta- ton to Congressman Schuyler Mer- ritt and Major R. G. Powell, war department engineer in charge of harbors in this district, asking for a re-survey Of the local harbor, in- cluding Yellow Hill branch, Pequon- mock river, Johnson Creek, Black Rock harbor and Cedar and Burr Creeks.
 The ultimate object of the re- survey is for the widening of the harbor to accommodate vessels of larger draft than now can enter.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
MORTICIANS MEET.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 2t P- The New England group of the Ns- tional Selected Mortioians held its annual conference here today The organization, now in its ninth year. is seeking to elevate the standards of the profession and to inculcate greater reverence for the dead and all pertaining to them.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
LEVIATHAN CRUsHEs PIER

New York, Dec. 2l FD -- The steamship Leyiathan, biggest liner flying the American flag, demolish- cd the outer end of it's pier in docking today at the foot of 4Gth street, North river. Scores of per- sons were nearby on the pier, but they were able to move back 10 safety as the giant liner slowly crushed the pier end. The outer end of the pier roof was knocked down. No damage was caused to the steamship.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
USE GASOLINE TRAIN

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 21 & - The first gasoline propelled train, run hy the Boston and Maine rail- road between Nashua and this city, arrived here today at 10:41. The train had a capacity of 104 pas sengers and 1t brought to WoFces- ter 91.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Chicago, Dec. 21 P(-Charles Ed ward Yerkes, son of the late Charles Tyson Ycrkcs, railroad magnate, died of pneumonia here yesterday, He was 63 years old and is survived by widow and one daughter, Miss Mildred Yerkcs of Detroit.