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Evening star., 1925-11-27
SUB ROSA
by MIMI.
Rudeness Isn't Wit.

Repartee is in fashion, nowadays.
The girl who can toss a smart an
swer to the boys when they're chat
fling her is regarded asa darn cute
kid"
I'm the give and take Of ordinary
conversation between boys and girls
those members of our sex who hold
their own are looked on with consid-
erable admiration by the men.
And so, of course, every inspiring
maiden yearns to be the possessor of
a ready tonEue-lOngs to be right
there with the flip answer and the
quick retort.
SO she does her best. poor thing.
often with disa astrous results. For
more often than not, IL she is not
really witty. her repartee consists of
"a few rude personal remarks which
do nothing to raise her in the boys
esteem.
Haven't YOU heard the would be
humorist at her deadly work? Some
boy tells her in a joking way that
he's always tried 10 make hit with
her and failed.
She. wishing to answer him in the
proper spirit. remarks brightly:
We'll, with a funny face like yours.
what can You expect"
This she considers a quick. clever.
bright anSwer--and she wonders why
it doesn't raise a big laugh from the
other members of the group.
She really doesn't mean to be un-
kind or rude-it's just a desperate
effort on her part TO give the appear
ance of being up to the minute, and
breezy.
Afterd each clever remark of this
kind she gives "A Self-consCiouS.
forced giggle intended to convey the
idea that she is only fooling.
But usually. no amount OF giggling
helps her out with the man whom
she's tried to impress with her Wit.
He gives her a long. sad look, shakes
his head doleful1y and decides that
she's a hopeless case.
One of her favorite tricks is TO
accept a compliment with the words,
oh, applesauce. You can't pull that
sort of line on me-"
Here again her object is to make
the boy realize that she knows what's
what-that her days in the back
woods are over.
But she leavesTa disagreeable taste
in the mouth-and the people whom
she wants most TO attract. steer clear
of her with the remark: That girls
got too sharp d tongue. You can't
say anything to her without getting
a nasty crack in return
II you're not witty person natu-
rally-if the easy and snappy retort
doesn't come readily to your mind
don't struggle to make yourself a
humorist.
1t simply can't be done And you're
rather apt to fall into the error Of
thinking yourself funny, when you're
merely catty.
The next time you are about to
make a poppy answer ask yourself
rs this going to be clever or just
rude?"
If your intended quip has no out
standing quality besides rudeness.
save Your breath-and keep your
friends.
Copyright 1925l
Evening star., 1925-11-27
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grove of poplar trees Peter Rabbit
had found for him. The eyes Of Mrs.
Paddy sparkfed as she saw them.
My, these are nice trees. said she,
nibbling bit of bark from one. II
don't think we ever have had finer
trees. It is too bad that they are so
far from the water. But we must
get them somehow
I'VE WILL" declared Paddy. But
1t Is sure thing that we can't bring
the water up here r canal The
land is too high. Yes, sir. the land
IS 100 high, This means that we must
is the dam to be built? Wen have
to so down the, Laughing Brook and
look 1t over TO see where we can
build a dam the easiest, yet be sure
That there will be water enough for
our purpose.
Paddy led the way back to the
Laughing Brook, where they rejoined
the two young Beavers and all four
started down the Laughing Brook.
The young Beavers were told that
their father was going to look for a
place to build new dam and make
a. new pond, so as to be able to get
plenty OF food for next Winter.
HUM exclaimed one OF the young
t'edNeiS. w nat Is the use of worry
Ing about next Winter now?7
Live and learn, my SON." replied
PADDY. When you are older YOU
never will ask such a silly question
as that" Then he led the way down
the Laughing Brook
They travelled slowly, for Paddy
was examining the bank on both sides.
and often went some distance away
from the water on either side. They
had gone only a little distance when
they came to a place that looked az
If 1t was meant for a dam. 1t did SO.
There was plenty Of material to build
1t of. 1t would not have to be very
long in order to make a nice, deep
pond. The work Of building It would
be easy. Mrs. Paddy ventured to say
as much to Paddy.
But Paddy shook his head. "My
dear said he, "a dam here wouldn't
back the water up far enough to reach
those trees. 1t will have to be farther
down than this, quite a bit farther
down.
AT last Paddy called a halt. He
spent much time in looking over the
land on both sides of the Laughing
Brook. Il think this is the place -"
said he at last
'Copyright. 1929
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Boiled Raisin Cake.

Boil one cupful of raisins slowly in
one and one half cupfuls of water un-
til there is one Cupful Of water left
and the raisins are plump. Allow this
to cool. then add one cupful Of sugar.
one egg. two cupfuls of -four which
has been mixed and sifted with one
teaspoonful of soda. one tea spoonful
each of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
which have been wet with three tea
spoonfuls of boiling water. and one
half cupful of melted shortening.
Add one-half a teaspoonful of vanilla.
If the cake is to be eaten within a day
or two the amount Of shortening may
De reduced to one-fourth cupful
Evening star., 1925-11-27

day soon and look the ground over.
II we can take the water to them by
n canal it will make the work easier.
But If we can't We'll have to-
II know" interrupted Mrs. Paddy.
"WeIl have to build a new dam down
the Laughing Brook and make a new
pond down there so that the water
will reach the trees and we can work
in comfort and safety
Paddy nodded. quite right, my
dear. Quite right" said he.
II hope it won't have 10 he q big
dam" said Mrs. Paddy. "A big dam
is a lot of work. 1t would keep us
busy most of the Summer. Do you
think it will have TO be big dam,
Paddy"
y haven't said there will have to he
q dam at all yet, my dear" replied
Paddy.
A few days later the whole family
went down the Laughing Brook. 1t
was sort of a picnic for the young
Beavers But Paddy and Mrs. Paddy
were quite serious The young Beavers
were not thinking so far ahead as
next Winter, but Paddy and Mrs.
Paddy We're. They knew that their
welfare next Winter depended on
what they did this Summer. and they
were a little anxious about il. So.
leaving the young Beavers to play in
and around the Laughing Brook,
Paddy led Mrs. Paddy to the little
Evening star., 1925-11-27
MENU FOR A DAY.

NAAAN ~ \ " ~ - ~AA -
BREAKFAST
Buttered Toast. Orange Marina lade.
Soft Boiled Eggs, Bacon Curls.
Rolled Oats with Dates.
Sliced Bananas.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cream of Spinach Soup.
Cold Sliced Meat.
Waldorf Salad.
Rye Bread.
Caramel Custard
Tea.
DINNER.
Bouillon.
Liver and Bacon.
Fried Onions.
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Brussels Sprouts.
Hearts of Lettuce. French Dressing
CuStaEd Pie.
Coffee.
ORANGE MARMALADE
Two days ago there was
good recipe for orange marina
lade. Here is another good one:
Six oranges, one lemon. I cups
sugar, II cups water. Peel
oranges, removing white skins,
wash lemon and slice thin. Let
them stand over night Next
day boil them s3 hours. add
sugar. boil one hour. put in
jars or gla sses. let cool and
seal. Use little raspberry jam
jars. The recipe is supposed to
make nine glasses.
WALDORF SALAD.
One cup sour apples sliced
thin. one cup celery Gu, III small
pieces. one tablespoon lemon
juice. one-half cup walnut meats
broken in pieces. Dust with salt
and pepper. Mix with mayon-
naiSe or boiled dressing.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Remove yellow or broken
leaves, wash. parboil, then stew
a box of brussels sprouts in .
ounces butter. The point is to
keep them very green.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Spinach With Nuts.

Wash carefully half a peck of spin
ach, add a very little water, and heat
very slowly at first. Cook uncovered
until tender, adding a teaspoonful of
salt. Drain and chop. Place in a
two tablespoonfuls Of butter
or cooking oil. add the spinach half
a cupful of chopped nut meats and
half cupful of we'll washed seedless
raisins. Add tablespoonful of lemon
juice or more if the tart flavor is
liked. This may be. served on toast
Sprinkle each serving with paprika.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Lemon Jelly.

Put three heaping tablespoonfuls
of powdered gelatin into a clean, cold
saucepan, then add three cupfu's Of
water, one-half a cupful Of lemon
Juice, one cupful of sugar. one inch
Of cinnamon. four cloves. one tea
spoonful Of coriander seeds. the thin.
ly cut rinds Of three lemons. the
whites Of two eggs slightly beaten
and the shells crushed. and cne bay
leaf. Place the pan over tho fire and
beat continually until boiling. Re.
move the beater. draw the pan ia
one side Of the stove and allow to
remain covered for 10 minutes. Strain
through a hot jelly bag. When cool
pour into wet mold and turn out
when set.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Cabbage Soup.

One cup carrots md Harrlcot beans
four potatoes. S.N onions. one cab
bage head. one cup canned peas. two
cloves. four tablespoons drippings
Have ready soup pan with two
quarts of water Add the vegetables
and cook for three hours. Then add
the drippings and cook for 80 min
utes longer. Remove the potatoes
and mush. returning them to the
soup. This soup Is very good made
in the water in which ham has been
boiled
Evening star., 1925-11-27

10. Loop.
20. Southern constellation.
2t. Female sheep.
"A. Walk pompously.
26. Portion.
27. Liberated.
29. High manners.
80. Thrust with a. pointed weapon.
81. For fear that.
80. River in England.
81. Greek letter.
SO. Exclamation.
Frank Gray. British member Of Par
lament, toured 100 miles as a, tramp,
being recognized only once.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Copyright. 1925.)

Across.
]. Measuring machine.
5. A King of Phrygia.
10. Wind instrument.
u. Painful.
13. Thus.
IA. True to cause.
15. Within.
is. Mans name.
is. Finishes.
20. Hewing tool.
%. Heavenly body.
%. Sleeps hair.
25. Monkey.
28. Sailors.
81. Character in Shakespeare.
SO. New England State tabbr)
"a. Elegantly concise.
35 Brother OF Odin.
36. Ancient Roman liquid measure.
3S. The blackthorn.
40. Japanese sword.
41.--Tolerate.
Down.
]. Leader Of the Israelites.
.. Black.
3. Toward.
4. Snake-like fish.
g. Small body Of land surrounded by
water.
T. Act.
s. Dry.
9. Become cogniZant Of.
II. Feline mammal.
II. Further from the center
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Aspic Jelly.

To one quart Of chicken stock add
a little celery. onion, cloves. parsley
and lemon peel. Let boil well. then
dissolve in 1t one and one-half en-
velopes Of gelatin that has been
soaked in one cupful Of cold water
for 10 minutes. Let stand on the
back of the stove for half an hour,
then strain.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Having found the trees he wanted
for food supply, Paddy returned to
his home in the pond he had made in
the Green Forest and told the good
news to Mrs. Paddy and to his nearly
grown children.
"How near water are they?" was
Mrs. Paddy's first question.
Not as near as I wish they were -
replied Paddy.
can we dig a canal to them?"
asked Mrs. Paddy
81 don't know yet replied Paddy.
We'll go down there together some
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Grilled Marrow Bones.
Answer to Yesterdays Puzzle.

Have the bones prepared about two
by four inches. Wipe dry. Have
ready a dough made of -four and
water rolled out TO one-quarter inch
thickness. Cut two-inch pieces of the
dough and cover the ends of the
bones. Fasten the bones in a piece
of cloth. Place in a saucepan. Cover
with boiling water and cook for an
hour. Then remove the cloth and
-four paste and serve each bone on
a piece OF hot toast. Season with
CAYENNE and salt
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Paddy Becomes Engineer.

To lay work out as II should be
An engineer you'd better sec.
Paddy the Beaver
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03

fence in enforcing discipline among her girl students at the College Of Home Economics at Syracuse uni- versity. Mrs. Knapp within ts hour of her accession to office posted three new regulations.
 They are:
 Mine o'clock in the morning is thehour at which the office opens. Please report promptly.
 Girl employees of this department please will refrain from visiting during office hours.
 Applications for stationery and office supplies must be made to the office messenger"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
NO MARKERS FOR
 INTERSTATE LINE.
StoeCkel Refuses Plates for New
 YOrk-BOStOn BuSSeS

The Interstate Bus Corporation has been refused automobile licenses for a fleet of cars to operate be- tween New York and Boston. the re- fusal being made under Commission CT R. B. stoeckel's interpretation of a law under which he claims he has the privilege Of stating what kind Of registration shall be made.
 The courts issued an order re- straining the commissioner from refusing licenses to the bus com pany and ordering police to allow the operation of It's cars with 1924 markers in the meantime. Two cars operating between Boston and New York by way of Berlin. were stopped. their Arivers arrested and fined re- gently. and an appeal from that court judgment is now pending.
 When application was made for public service markers. commonly known as 70" markers. Stoeckel re- fused issuance ordering application for "J" or jitney markers. As a preliminary to issuance of these markers a certificate of public ne- cessity and demand must be gotten from the public utilities commission and as this has not been done. no markers would he issued yesterday. Stoeckel claims his acton Is m ac- corJarce with the letter of the in- function with orders markers is. sued. hut does rot restrain the Gon1- missioner from specifying the type which necessarily includes the pro- cedure followed out by other U" marker applicants.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
WAGING FIGHT ID SAVE MURDERER
Windsor Women Raising Funds
 to Fight Case

Chicago, Jan. s.--Russell Scott, at one time wealthy Canadian busi- ness man. and recently convicted of murder by a jury which fixed hls penalty at death for staying Joseph Maurer. drug clerk, during holdup. today heard his father. Thomas Scott, relate to him how two young women in Windsor. Ont. arc waging a campnlgn 10 ra'semoney to save him from the gallows. @
 Scott, who was indicted with his brother Robert, who was never ap- prehended. will appear In court to- morrow on his motion for new trial. At one time he pleaded guilty but withdrew the plea when the judge Indicated he expected to sem tonce him to death. During his trial. Scott's attorneys attempted to show that his brother and not the defend- ant killed the clerk.
 scott's father said the two young women are Miss Maud Gauthier. a school teacher in Windsor. and Miss Agnes Hermon, formerly Scotts stenographer. They have arranged a series of dances in Windsor to raise further funds for hIs sons defense, the first of them 10 have been held last night, Nthe father said. { The father asked the assistant states at torney today to postpone further ac- ton until the women have been giv- en an opportunity to. raise more money, but this request was refused.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
TONG WAR THOUGHT
 REASON 0F MURDER
Schenectady Chinaman Found
 Slain in Home

Schenectady. N. T.. Jan. 3.-Tom Sheck. 40, Chinese merchant, was found dead in the kitchen in the rear of his place of business here this morning. Two bullets had pene- trated his body. apparently fired at his back, and police believe he was murdered. Police said he was a member of the On Leong Tong.
 Scheck was federal prisoner re- leased on bail. He was charged with violating the federal narcotic law and was to go on trial Monday In federal court here before Judge Frank Cooper.
 Police quizzed Chinese in the neighborhood but found none who said they saw any one leave Scheck's place ofter the shooting, although
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
N. B. Dry Cleaning Corp.
 In Its New S60,0 Home

The rapid growth of the New Brit ain Dry Cleaning Corp, is illustrat- ed by the recently completed S6O,- 900 plant at 415 West Main street. Pounded in 1912 and incorporated two years later this concern has made rapid strides towards success until now it has the most mod ern plant of its kind In the city. More than s1O,O00 worth of new equipment has been installed here and the most modern methods are to be put into practice, according to R. J. Kloiber and A. F. Eichstaedt, president and secretary, respectively, of this concern.
 More than 10000 feet of floor space accommodate the cleaning room. dyeing room, pressing room, carpet cleaning department garages and office, in this new and spacious building.
 The public is invited 10 inspect the plant at all times and visitors will be personally conducted through the various departments by officials Of the company.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
PARIS EXPERIENCES MOST SEVERE STORM
Gale Interiors With Shipping And Ties Up Communication in
 Northern France

Paris, Jan. S.--The gale which swept Paris and Northern France yesterday continued during the night the velocity of the wind here reaching 100 kilometres tabout 62 miles) an hour.
 Boats from Havre for Caen, Trou- vile and Honneur were unable to sail and all fishing boats were forced to return to port. At Dunkirk navi- gatlon was brought to a standstill.
 Cherbourg's lower quarters were flooded. due to the heavy rains. No ships sailed from Brest. while Mo- lone Island and the lighthouses were cut off. the islands inhabitants lacking food. Concarneau was simi- larly stricken.
 Reports from Lorient say the steamboat Saturn broke in two and sank. At La Rochelle a smack went down after striking rock, and a sloop was crushed by two heavier sailing vessels. Boulogne reports that the cross channel packet Ed mond Labories stranded, but was re- fioated with the aid of tugs.
 A wireless distress call was re- celved at Marseiles from the steam CT Dahomey, 20 miles south of Pen- march, lon the Brittany coast ask ing for tug.
 On the 14 telephone lines between Paris and London only three are functioning and all the lines con- meeting Paris. Brussels and Mayence arc damaged. ...L
 The national meteorological off, flee believes the storm will continue all of today and probably into the night.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
MERCURY WILL RISE
 TODAY, IS REPORT
storm Of Yesterday One Of Most Serious in Years, scaboarJ
 Towns Report

New York. Jan. 3.--Weather bn- reau forecasts early today indicat- ed that the winters heaviest snow storm, which yesterday descended unexpectedly upon the Atlantic sea board. might reach the proportions of that of February 20. 1921, when l2.2 inches of STOW fell The fore casters predicted that the storm would end today and would be fol- lowed by rising temperatures and cloudy weather. a,.s
 The storm, which started early yesterday morning and continued unabated throughout the day, did not spare any section of the eastern states. A 6S-mile gale piled 15-foot waves on the beach at Atlantic City and drove shipping dangerously close 10 shore. Street traffic and wire service In Baltimore and Wash ingtou were seriously crippled. and
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
TARIFF WAR LIKELY
France and Germany Are Expected to Be at Each Others Threats, Commercially Speaking.

By The Associated Press.
 Berlin. Jan. S.-A tariff war be- tween France and Germany is viewed as an early eventuality in consequence of the deadlock in the negotiations between the French and German delegations which have been going on in Paris for more than 8 month:
 As there appears to be no pros pect of formal agreement before Jan. 10. when the customs and other conditions imposed, by Ger many by the peace treaty automat- ically expire. the French delegates have proposed preliminary pact.
 To this the Germans are said to have agreed, provided such transi- tional treaty shall not be based on the existing trade restrictions, as they suspect that the French steel and textile interests would devote an additional period of customs im- munity to a wholesale unloading of products in the occupied areas.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
CITY CAR CHANGE PROPOSED

Consideration Is being given by members of the common council to a proposed charter change transfer ring ownership Of all city cars to the garage commission, the purpose of this amendment being to vest in the commission authority over all machines owned by the city. Under existing conditions the mechanic has no power to order the storage of n nlachine for needed repair before the car is actually unfit for use, If the amendment Is adopted the gar age commission will rent out ma chimes to departments at stated fee per hour. :
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03

similar reports were received from points all along the coast. ' snow In large wet flakes began to spreod s white blanket upon this city at SS0 yesterday morning, and by 10 o'clock last night had piled up to depth of 10 inches, A SO-mile- an.hour gale drove the flakes iu a blnding swirl into the faces Of pr- dostrilns and impeded traffic. In spite Of the efforts oi foo motor blows 600 trucks and lS,no0 shovel CTS. the streets were badly clogged this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
NEW FILTERING SYSTEM

Outstanding in equipment is the new Altering sys- tem for cleaning garments. This system assures you of having garments returned as fresh and new as if they had just been purchased. Every ounce of fluid passing through your clothes is CLEAN. Gone is the old fashioned method of cleaning thousands of garments with the same greasy, dirty fluid. Now, the Altering system has taken the place of the old method, in the most modern plants, and at great expense we have installed it here. See this system in operation at our plant,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
GOSSIPING MUST END,
 WOMAN SECRETARY SAYS
New Works Woman Secretary of State Lays Down Rules For
 Her office

Albany. Jan. 3,--Gossiping among women employees of the secretary or states department at the capitol must cease as the result Of regula- tions imposed today by New Yorks first woman secretary of state, Mrs Florence E. Knapp.
 Using 10 advantage her exper-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
.yeraI saId they heard shots.

several said they heard shots.
 Police said seheck apparently had been shot while he was standing near the gas range in his kitchen preparing meal, One bullet pene- trated his body, entering the back and leaving the chest. The second shot entered between the hips and lodged in the abdorcn. scheck Is the second Chinese to be killed here In the past few months Lai Chow Wong, laundryman. member of the Hip Sing Tong, was killed in his laundry October Q.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
Deaf Mute Accuses His
 Wife of Nagging Him

Chicago. Jan. 8. - Arraigned for non support in the court of domestic relations, Allison ReynoidA 66. . deaf mute. through an interpreter, accused his wife, Jennie, also deaf mute, of continual nagging."
 His wife, he said. scolded him in the deaf and dumb dgn language be- cause he did not make more money.
 The judge continued the case, promising Reynolds job and asking Mrs. Reynolds to be a little more ienient.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
CHORES GIRLS WEEP

London.--One of the most popular numbers of .''The silken Lady" a new musical show here, Is called the weeping chorus" All of the girls in the cast sing and weep, and the climax to the act Is a tremen- dous fall of tears from the eyes of painted animals on a back drop.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
Dog Dies Trying to Save
 Babe in Burning House

Louisville. Ky, Jan. 8. - When Mrs. Henry Zenor went to a neigh bor's to borrow coal oil to revive a fire in the kitchen stove yesterday afternoon she left Mary Ava, her 5is months old daughter, in charge of a dog. the family pet.
 Mrs Zenor returned to find the house in flames. A youth attracted by the barkingsof the dog, had rais- ed an alarm. Efforts 10 reach Mary Ava were futile and the dog. refus- ing Go quit his post, perished with the baby. a,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
City Has No Money for
 Removing Snow and Ice

If the board of public works is required 10 expend money for the removal of snow and ice, 1t will be necessary to call & special meeting of the board of finance and taxation to4proyide funds since the sppro- priaticn for this work has already bene expended for other purposes.