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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12
By Parke Whitney


turesque, but now the principal thing
people noticed was how small they
were!
No adult could get through them!
Already a couple of the hotel en-
ployees were scrambling toward
them, and calling through to the lit
tie child within.
Alas, she could not be persuaded
to come near the windows. Her
mother, writhing and shrieking now
in hysteriaO was utterly useless.
Down the corridor beyond the bed
room door the terrible flames were
roaring with such speed that they
would consume the whole room in a
few more minutes. The whole
ferocity of the confagration was
concentrated in this ell. Fire hose
played on the roof, but it was too
late to save the one place where hui
man life was endangered.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12
A Real Mother

Rutherford did not know of the won
derful times she and Jimmy had had
when he was away from the Office.
The instructive motherhood in her
had seen at a glance what Jimmy
craved- companionship and under
standing. There had been one glo-
rious afternoon when Jimmy had sat
unceremoniously on the floor and
eaten popcorn, several conversations
when a complete understanding had
been established between them and
a warm, throbbing mad love had, in
some strange manner, sprung up for
the child.
Strangely. too, she felt mean lit
tie prick somewhere around the re-
gion of her heart when she heard of
Miss stephens. Then a deep look
came into her eyes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12

"Has Miss Stephens ever seen
jimmy" she asked.
no" Rutherford replied. "That's
what bothers me- You see, Jimmy
is what is termed wild and in my
proposal to Miss Stephens 1 did not
tell her of this 1 am sort Of won
dering what she will think of him. I
met her only last Winter in Califor-
MIA, and she struck me then as being
a good, upright woman who would
make a good mother"
"Then, in justice to them both,
they should know each other thor
oughly before you marry said Miss
Bryce, and mentally accused herself
of meanness.
This suggestion accounted for the
fact that a week later. the unsus-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12
Naa@daaeaa SoaHnesEa

he saw strange sight Miss Bryce
sat in the big leather chair, reading
out of highly colored book, and on
her lap sat Jimmy, in utter content.
why; Jimmy, what does this
mean?" asked Rutherford.
Miss Stephens didn't like me and
I didn't like her." said Jimmy, "and
/ like Miss Bryce and want her for
my mother"
Which assertion was borne out by
a letter that had arrived earlier in
the day and which was lying on
John Ruherford's desk.
This, letter settled forever the
question OF Miss Stephens, and
Rutherford read it with shining
face.
At any rate, Jimmy had found a
real mother.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12

cat the right kind of food, wear fair
w decent clothes and live in almost
as clean a house as she had left be-
hind her in her home town.
She seemed to sense the question
trembling on Marcia's lips-the
question women always ask of each
other.
"Yes," she answered, "the girl
married" She laughed little be-
fore she continued. "She married a
man who came from an even smaller
town than her own. He had ped
died groceries before he went to the
city"
A telephone tangled somewhere
inside the house.
For me-" said Marcia happily.
she had a curious sense of escape
from some unknown catastrophe.
probably one of the bunch calling
to see if I'll make sandwiches for a
picnic supper tonight
She was excited and little thrill
ed. 1t would be wonderful riding
back with Ted. There would be a
moon, and the meadows would be
sparkling with firehies.
Goodbye said the woman, start
ing the purring engine of her big
car.
Marcia stretched forth an i'm
pulsive hand.
THANK you,' she said, surprised to
find her eyes filming with tears. For
some reason or other she felt aw-
fully sorry for Pauline and the girl
who thought she could sing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-12

~ OILY! Dolly, dear, where are
your doated the endearing
masculine voice; but Dor
othea Mayton did not move or an
swer
A frown gathered on her usually
smooth brow, so prettily Swallowed
by tendrils of curly, naturally golden
hair. The blue eyes often filled with
dancing mischief now followed Sc
dately the printed lines of Freud, al
though, to tell the truth, the words
made little sense to their reader
Even the merry lips were pressed
into a tight line, and almost permit
ted themselves to look actually
cross! And all because Dwight was
calling her Dolly again, poor, forget
full man.
How often had the dainty bride ex-
planned to Dwight: My name is
Dorothea, and my parents never
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
STORM DOES LITTLE DAMAGE
Trolley and Truck Flows Keep Traf- fio Open-No School This After noon--phonc Men Fear Eain,

Despite the fact that a sudden snow storm which started about 3 o'clocK this morning, bore all indi- cations of developing in a Down East blizzard, New Britain paid lit- tie attention beyond slight annoyance 10 he first real snow storm of the winter.
 With strong wind and snow coming down rapidly up until about II o'clock, predictions of d blizzard which would tie up traffic were made freely. With the exception of a slight interference with jitney and trolley schedules in some sections there was not much indication of storm troubles.
 The department Of public works had three truck blows keeping the main highways open and a few eX- tra laborers were put to work clean ing drivcways in front of fire houses and cleaning off crosswalks,
 The Connecticut Co. had several blows and a sweeper out keeping the tracks open, but there was no inter- ruption to service except a car off the track on East Main street this morning.
 Beca use of bad walking, the poSsi- bilty of rain and freezing weather, and considering the large amount of sickness among children, the school department closed the schools this afternoon.
 The telephone wires suffered no damage, but men were kept in readiness for emergency calls in case of rain and freezing.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
TRIO BOUND OVER
 ON THEFT CHARGE
Broke Open Slot Machine and
 Helped Themselves

William Sokolski of $6 Silver street. Richard sokowlski of 95 Grove street and Charles Drenzik of S6 Silver street were bound over 10 the March term of superior court under $500 bonds when they were arraigned before Juds" Benjamin ". filling in police court this morn ing on charges of breaking open d slot machine and stealing the money from it. The machine vas located in the store at r Groy, street con- ducted by Drcnzik.
 Drenzik. who was represented by Judge William r. Mangan, claimed that he had no part in the break and had received no share ot the money taken for it, The two others admitted taking part in opening the machine but Sokowlskt claimed that his part was simply to open il after he had been told by Dronzik that il belonged to him. He said that he was paid for his work of opening tie machine but had received no share of the money taken from it.
 Admits Robbing Clothes Line
 One of the mranest things a per son can do is stea clothes from a clothes line" Judge filling said in imposing a fine of Slo and costs on Mrs Mary Schultz when she plead cd guilty 10 q charge Of theft of clothing valued al s15 from the yard of Traffic Policeman John Stadler
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
ID HAVE DEBATE
 ON CITY MANAGER
Commonwealth Club Teams tc
 Discuss Government Change

The Commonwealth club held its meeting in the South church las, night because the Y. M. c. A. could not get license for the moving pic ture feature of the lecture. Therf was a large attendance. President E. R. Bassette announced the next meeting as the annual meeting and appointed the following nominating committee to bring in a new list ol officers and committees: Mir. James s. Kennedy. Miss Mary M. Souther and Dr. Charles F. EIichson. It was announced that the next meeting would be q debate on the resolution Resolved that the time is ripe for New Britain to adopt the city man ager plan of government, the cit, manager being answerable to ar elected board of managers. Carl S Neumann was named as debate chairman and the dsputants-Miss Beatrice Neal, Mrs. Austin Stowell Mrs. Edward Clary, M. D. Saxe, E o. Shjerden, Norman J. McKirdy.
 The lecture was a combination still and moving picture exhibit pre- scented for the first time in New Britain. Harry C. Ostrander of New York was the lecturer and in tht course of his remarks used 200 beau. tiful colored slides and 4,000 feet o colored films intermixed. The sub ject was Netherlands of the Gold en East It was 1000 mile jour. noy taken by the lecturer with hi' camera. It started at the Suez cana and continued through Ceylon, In. dia, Burmah and Java.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
7. M. (. 4. Mews
Boys Department News

The boys department will be a busy place this coming week as elimination tournaments in pool, table croquet and checkers are now in progress. The, winner in all of these games will be considered the "Y" champion for 1924 and 1925 and each champion will be awarded suitable prize. Over 60 boys ate taking part in the tournaments.
 The Younger Boys Bible class will meet today and will use for a dis cussion topic The Meaning of the Y. NJ. C. A. Emblem" Monograms are awarded to boys in this class who have perfect attendance during the month.
 The full teams have signed up for the high school bowling league and just as soon as two more teams are made up. the league will get under way. The following two teams have already signed up: The Baby Boys, Jack Wilkes, Joel Adams, Roland Tarsoll A. Augustine and Ted Wes- sels; the All Stars. Irving Parker, Al. Havlick, Hubby Beloin. Dave Morrison, Douglas Norton and w. Cochrane.
 The motion picture program ar ranged for the Radio club on Thurs day. January %, has been post poned until Thursday, January c9. The postponement was caused be- cause of the inability to obtain the films for this Thursday night.
 The picture program next week will be of interest 10 every boy in the city, who is interested in radio. The following films have been se- cured and will be shown in the boys department On Thursday night, Jan uary 29 at 7:So.
 "The Wireless Telegraph and Telephone" Static Electricity and Vacuum Tubes" Radio Telephony" Charles Chaplin in The Floor walker" A small admission fee will be charged for this program and every boy in town whether a member of the Y. NJ. C. A. or not Is cordially invited 10 attend.
 The following men and boys are already members of the radio club: John R. Crosby, club leader; J. A, Clarkson. Mir. Hurley Milford Mucke, ]. Coates. A. Ritter, II. Rift ter. N. Benson, R. Horton, NJ, Clark F. Link. A. Goldman. P. Kennedy !. Szabo. R. Narsell, A. HsvIick, B i Johnson. F. Josephson, H. Bengston N. Klcist, K Roden, L. Chernoff, c Goodwin. F.. Macisky, c. Sharpe, H Carlson. F. Gnenther. D. Wooster E. Frawley. H. Berg, N. Kaos. R Johnson, NJ. Berkowitz. Elmer Wegh is president and Harry Mil Ter is secretary.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
SHE THREW AWAY CALOMEL AND TOOK
 BEECHAM'S PILLS

T felt so miserable" said the young woman cashier in a fashion, able New Jersey hotel "A friend sug- gested Calomel and 1 was about 10 take il,
 Another friend noticed the cs,o- mel on my desk and cautioned me against 1t, She said her sister took ca}omel and ate some fruit and the combination sslivated' her, looeened some of her teeth and made her very sick.
 Fearing that my stomach might be in an acid condition, I bought a 95c box Of Beecham's Pills and took a dose. The next day felt fine and haven't needed anything dur ing the three weeks since.
 "I wouldn't take anything but Beecham's now. Some of the other girls here take Reechsm's and all say they are wonderful"
 Buy a box from your 6ruggiEt-- 25c- soc,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Big Joint Meeting
 Bv Office Girls Cmhs

Tho office girls who have or rani2nd clubs in five different fac tories. will get together for supper apd entertainment at I. W. [. A. hall on Thursday evening of this week Supper will he served prompt ly at o'clock. Mrs. Culver of the r. r. Corhin office will preside and a play will he put on by 10 girls from tho Landers. Frary X Clark GirJS' club,
 The speaker Is 10 he Miss Julia Margaret Hicks of Hartford. and her subject. Pending Lcgislation in the S;ato of Connecticut" Miss Hicks is a graduate of the Columbus school for Girls, and of Ohio State university. She was for two years ;n 1922 and 1923, student in the Yale Law school and has recently been appointed executive secretary of the Connecticut League of Womer Voters, with headquarters in Hart. ford.
 { While there are over 450 members ir the Office Girls club, it is expected that about goo will attend the sup. per and. if The affair is successful similar gatherings will be planned i for the future. Attendance Is linn. tied to members of the clubs.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
PLAINVILLE NEWS
(Continued from Page Sevon)

caps.
 Past Commander Harry Fisher was presented with past command er's badge last evening. This cere- mony was postponed because of the delay of the arrival of the badge through the mails. He made d few appropriate remarks.
 A large number of affairs are be- ing planned for the near future and among them is a card tournament with the members Of other lodges about town and also musical affairs and entertainments. These matters will be taken up at the next meeting. ! The showing of the members at the meeting last night is taken as an i evidence that the post will have an active and successful year and the committees in charge of the various things are working hard for their success if last evening is 10 be talk cn as 9 criterion. The commander appointed the following sick com mittce for the year: NJ. J. Foran chairman; F. J, Ia Nasseur, Daniel Tedesco. John Fletcher and Clar- cree Hemingway.
 The post gave Edward Barrows who is in the Hartford Isolation hos pital, q post card shower last night and he will receive the greetings to- day.
 The next meeting 10 be held on the first Monday in February, which will be February 2, will be a very important one because the work and plans for the year will be out lined and all members arc urged 10 keep the night open to attend 10 have their say in what the post shall 1 do throughout the coming year,
 Plainyille Briefs | Mir. and Mrs. Harrison Johnston of Washington, D. C., will spend the i next two weeks at the home of Mrs. Johnston's parents, MT. and Mrs. r. 1 H. Gilbert of Mountain View.
 The Pythian Sisters will hold a social in Odd Fellows hall tomcr- row evening at s o'clock, Members and their friends are invited. 1 Mrs. Frank Norton is reported to be in critical condition at her ! home on Park street,
 The condition Of Mrs. Anne Don 1 ahue of Strong Court Is reported to be slightly worse today.
 For rent, furnished room apart ment. 47 Maple street.-advt. A full line of mems, women's and children's rubbers, rubber boots and arctics at James Store, B West Main street, Plainville.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
SERVICE PINS FOR
 VETERAN WORKERS
Conn. Light and Power Co.
 Employes Dine and Dance

One hundred and twenty-slx em- ployes of the New Britain district oi the Connecticut Light & Power Company assembled last night at the Hotel Burritt, tho occasion being q banquet given the employees by the company at which service buttons were distributed to 26 employees whose time of employment ranged from five to 9 years,
 District Superintendent A. S. Jour dan presided as toastmaster and in- troduced Vice-presldent I. W. Day as the first speaker of the evening.
 He was followed by Treasurer c. L. Campbell who prefaced his re- marks by calling the attention of those present to the fact that the oldest man, from point of company service in the district, was his old friend Jimmy Desmond, who with Harry Merron was entitled to the 20 year pin. MT. Campbell's talk was followed by remarks from distribu- ton Engineer J. E. King and from producing Engineer G. l.. Barton. who spoke of the remarkable growth in the New Britain district of the work In their department. Words of congratulation were then voiced by other members of the general of flee staff. E. F. Putnam, district superintendent of the Norwalk dis trict entertained the gathering with some nature stories relating in true Winsted style, the serious activities of certain domestic inhabitants of Norwalk, after which the remainder of the evening was given over to the dancers.
 Service pins were awarded to the following employees:
 Employed 20 years-James ]. Desmond, Harry Merron.
 Employed Is years-John P. Han non. William Hickey, Timothy F. Lynch.
 Employed 10 years-Albert s. Jourdan, Donald L. Green, William Mitskie.
 Employed five years-John Riley, John T. Watts, Charles Glover, Wal ter Deion, Gladys L. Haigis, Ruth l.. Atwater, Lester B. Moorecroft, Will 1 liam R. Pond. Clarence Williams, Raynor NandeBogart, Alice E. Nel- son, James MacNeil. Rose NJ. Hogan Sadie Bittner, Earl W. Pierson, Cor neIius Lynch, Josie I. Copeman Raymond Terwiliger.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
'MA' FERGUSON IS !. INSTALLED TODAY
InauBurated as First Woman Governor Of State Of Texas
Q, Tho Associated Press.

BN The Associated Press
 Austin, Texas, Jan. 20,--Inaugura- ton of Mrs. Miriam Amanda Fergu- son as Texas first woman governor was set for noon today In the sp,- cious hall of the house of represen- tatives, where ten years ago her husband, James l.. Ferguson, was sworn into the same office. and where, nearly three years later, he was impeached and removed from office.
 Unique Ceremonies.
 Ceremonies as elaborate as the event was unique were planned. The entire city was bedecked with Texas and American flags, and the largest crowd ever 10 attend an inaugural was on hand, many coming from
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
PRIEST UNDER GUARD
Jersey City Clergyman Has Police Protection After Receiving Death Threat From Rcd Hand"

Jersey City, x. l., Jan. 20.-Po- lice last night placed q guard around the home of Father J. A. Damiak. pastor of the Russian Catholic church here, after he had reported that he had received a letter de- manding that he turn over a large sum of money to all order known as the International Order of the Red Hand"
 The letter declared that the priest would suffer death by poison, bull let or bomb" unless he compiled with the demand. The priest was unable 10 explain any reason why he should be the subject of the demand.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

tonight.
 The induction program itself was brief and simple. It called for short prayer. administering of the oath of office by Chief Justice c. M. Cureton, using a Bible that dated back to the induction of the first governor of Texas, and then tho in- augural address of the new governor.
 A three-inch gun was mounted at the capitol entrance to sound salutes in honor of the new governor and the retiring executive, Pat M. Neff.
 Clears Family Name.
 To Mrs. Ferguson, her inaugura- ton represented the final stone Of her long endeavor to clear the family name from the stigma of her hus- bands impeachment. She never be- Ilioved the charges of misapproprta- ton of public funds which were the bases for the impeachment, and dur ing his trial and the days of despair which followed his removal rom office she steadfastly stood by him and encouraged him in his unavalt- ing efforts at a political comeback.
 After trying for. various offices he again announced his candidacy TOT governor last year but impeachment barred him, the courts held, and his name could not go on the ballots 50 his wife made the race. She wealth cred two heated primaries and then defeated the republican candidate Tn the November election, although she ran far behind the rest Of the ieho- cratic ticket. She made opposition to the Ku Klux Klan the principal plank of her platform.
 Inaugural Address
 Teamwork will be the motto -of her administration, Governor yer eusop declared in her inaugural ad- dress. Progress in matters spiritua' as well as material will be strlVeh for, said the first woman governor of the state. She also advised that many women would be invited to take part in the administrator.
 Recognizing and freely admit ting my inexperience in govern mental affairs,' she said, T must ask the advice and counsel Of others. Perhaps this would not be d bad idea for others to adopt, even though their training and learning may be more than mine. l snail endeavor to make this admlnistra- ton a success by teamwork. There is so much to do that no one mind can bring relief to the people. Higher Standards
 = If the example can be set for a higher standard of morals and purity of life and conduct in public servants of the people. l shall feel my administration has not been in vain, Let us not forget that 1t is more glorious to lay treasures in Heaven than on earth.
 We women have been recognized and admitted into all the rights and privileges of citizenship. Let us give our state the best that is in us, not so much because We are women, but because we are citizens who are now to stand side by side with men upon the foundation of equal rights and equal justice"
 Friendly cooperation among members of the official family was urged
 While our government is divided into three distinct parts,' she said, the judicial, the legislative. and the executive, yet l hope and pray that there is to be the friendliest CO., a operation on the part of each that will inspire the confidence of the people in the administration Of their affairs One good way to esta blsh this relation is for each department to recognize and respect the rights of the others.'
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

iously wounded late yesterday when he was mistaken for a holdup man by Mrs Carmella Guarinero, owner of candy store at r Winthrop av- enue. The man entered the store with a pipe in his hand and the store owner thought it was gun. Seizing a knife she slashed him across the face leaving a gash several inches long. Huling was taken to Grace hospital and Mrs. Guarinero was ar- rested on charge of breach of the peace.
 lbs. best Butter. s1, Russell Bros. -adNt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

kicked him. Attorney Alfred E. Le- Witt appeared for the defendant.
 Peter Novak of @91 Lafayette street. charged with non-support. had his case continued until Febru- ary 2S and he was placed in care of the probation officer. who will make an attempt to straighten out his fam fly affairs,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Attorney P. r. McDonough appeared for the woman and made a plea 10 the court for leniency. He said that Mrs. Schultz told him that she could not understand what prompted her to steal the clothing.
 The woman was arrested bv Pc uccman Thomas C. Dolan after she was caught hy Mrs. Stadler, who saw her taking the clothes from the line. Mrs. Stadlcr shouted and Mrs. Schultz started 10 run away. but was caught by the policeman wife when she became trapped in a hon. yard. according to the report made 10 the police,
 Bomb Proves Dud.
 The bomb, in the form of Srusa- tionaI testimony, which John CoGny promised 10 produce in court this morning tizzled out and he lid not attempt 10 go into the details Of his arrest by Patrolmon Peter McEloy and George Collins. Charged with breach Of tho peace and lrunk"n- ncss at yesterday morn]ug's session, Coffcy started off on a vigorous at- tack of Patrolman McE>oy, whom ke accused of arrestI0s him ma liciouSly He asked for a continuance until today so he could produce vii. ucSses to substantiate his stat, mrn's. but the witnesses failed 10 make an appearance, Coffcy was given D Sus- pended sentence of go Jays
 Assault Partly Justified,
 William Totkay Of lo7 Goll street charged with aSsaultinc Leo WIc0reR several weeks ago, had judgment suspended when 'ho cour; decided that the boy had evidently prov oked inc assault, Botkay to'l the court that the incident occurred after the Wicorek boy had beaten up his son who is much younger han Wicorek and the father thought tho boy had teen crippled. He said he became eX' cited and tried to take the WlCorel boy home 10 toll his parents, but thu boy broke away from him, and with l cut realizing what he was doing, h.