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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Lee Chow Begins His Highly
Dramatic Narrative.


The weight OF the world seemed
to drop from my shoulders at Lii
lisn's declaration that she had 10
have all the threads OF "Steves" es-
cape in her hands, and therefore
must listen to Lee elbows account.
Yet felt 1t incumbent upon me to
protest.
"But, Lillian" I began. 1T isn't
right that you should"
but me no butts" she quoted i'm
periously. This thing is started
now, and II we all don't bump our
noses In the dust it's got TO be fin
ished right. So, of course" she sim
pered in burlesqued affection, that
means my modesty forbids me to
complete the answer"
"I'll complete something for you
in about second II you don't take
this" Katherine threatened darkly,
an inexorable hand holding a glass
to the invalid's lips. Lillian made a
wry face, but swallowed the draught
obediently. and Katherine pushed
her gently back to reclining posi-
ton among her pillows.
you're forgetting the condition
made an hour or two ago." the little
nurse said sternly. This fool per-
Torrance will be staged only If you
keep in this position. If you sit up
once more I shall throw Lee Chow
and Madge out bodily"
II shan't wait to be thrown" I
said, bol.tering Katherine's author
ity as I slid out of the door. "If she
shows the slightest sign Of disobey-
ing l shall flee"
"We1I All Forget It."
Lillian shook her fist at me, but
there was something feeble in the
gesture. This saddened me and
made. me realize how steadily her
indomitable spirit was draining her
strength. ...., .....-
When this affair was over, said
to myself Tesolutely, ! should devote
my whole attention to Lillian and
the financial stress which was wor-
rying her. She, who had borne the
cares OF all those dear to her, must
rest and permit those indebted TO
her for years of loyal and self sacrl-
ficing friendship to shoulder her
burdens.
Lee crew sat HE al ivory statue
In the library, coming to life only at
my summons from Lillian.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

I necklaces as Mrs. Prescotts sister
| left to her her wonderful necklace,
among her other jewels, at the time
of her deplorable death.
The man who made the second at
tempt to obtain the pearls is still at
large. Mr.. Prescott is extremely
nervous about his wife and children
as long rs this man is free, and he
has offered reward of ten thousand
dollars TO any one who will appre-
bend him. 1t is very probable that
Mrs. Prescott and her two boys Will
leave the city for while until things
have Gained down a bit.
'If it were possible for me to get
away from my business" said Mr.
Prescott to the reporter 9" would
leave for Europe next week and re-
main an indefinite time. Mrs, Pres
colts mother is over there, and she
is very anxious to have her daughter
with her; but of course my wife
would not leave me for long visit.
Anyway" he continued, you
may BROADCAST tile ldNC tl'dt ~ o.
Prescotts pearls, If they are stolen
in the future, will have TO be taken
from a safety deposit vault, as not
with my consent will my wife wear
them again. Ever since she has mad
them. and especially since her jewels
have been augmented by her SIS
ter's pearls, they have been a source
of great trouble and anxiety TO her
They arc not worth the grief they
have caused. Poor little Miss Filing
toms death can be directly attributed
to them, and all the pearls IN the
world arc not worth one human life
Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, lnc')
Tomorrow - Letter from Leslie
Drcerott 10 the Little Marquise, care
|
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Clipping From the Pittsburgh SUN
Continued

NOIltihutu
Mr.. Prescott told the reporter that
he had a different theory from that
of Commissioner Laidlaw, which was
that the thieves obtained the neck
lace from the safe before Miss Ell
lington arrived in the room, and
then hearing others coming on the
scene they decided to kidnap Miss
Ellington. One of the men was en-
trusted with the pearls. The ring
leader of the gang, thinking the
Jewels we're perfectly safe, carried
the girl out, and the man dropped
the jewel case in the vase, thinking
that If they we're caught, nothing
would be found upon them.
That the one man who was not
captured came back TO find the
Jewels and failed to find them, shows
that he had no knowledge OF where
thew had been secreted. Consequent
" the police think the man who
dropped the jewels is one of the men
who are now in prison. They thlhk
that the man decided to doublecross
his companions, hoping that the
Jewels would not be found until he
should regain his liberty. All the
convicted men will be questioned
again today to find out II any one OF
them knows anything about the
pearls.
Mrs. Prescott Immediately sent
the necklace to the safety deposit
voult. and she intimates that 1t Will
bea long time before she Will wear
it again. if she ever does.
The Prescott pearls have come &c
he almost as fateful as the Hope dla-
mond. and it would not be surprising
Il Mrs. Prescott disposed Of them in
some way, giving the proceeds to
charity. H..
The Jewels now consist OF two
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
PETER GETS AN ACHING NECK.
BY Thornton w. Burgess,)

By thornton w. Burgess
knowledge is, We must confess,
Often but a lucky guess.
old Mother Nature.
Two and two make four. You
know that. You also know that this
is only another way Of saying that
two known facts added are sure to
give a certain result. Peter Rabbit
may not know any arithmetic, but
he does know the above truth. So
when Peter discovered that or Mis-
tab Buzzard had brought or Mrs.
Buzzard up from the Sunny South
with him that spring. and when a
little later he saw or Mrs. Buzzard
only now and then, he put two and
two together, as the saying is.
Those Buzzards have a nest" de-
clarcd Peter. That is why l see so
little Of or Mrs. Buzzard. All the
feathCrcd people have nests now, or
are getting ready 10 have nests. or
course, that is what or Mrs. Buzzard
came way up here for. OF Mistah
I'uGGtlu III uSl lidNC lulu Iltt W Ildl n
fine place it is up here, so she left
the Sunny South to make her home
here with him. wonder where that
nest is? ] would like 10 see it. 1t
must be a great big nest. Yes, sir,
it must be a great big nest. Any one
as big is or Mrs. Buzzard would
need big nest. wouldn't be a bit
surprised if it is as big as the nest
of Plunger the Osprey. Anyway, it
must be as big as the nest OF Red
tail the Hawk"
So Peter began to spend a great
deal of time looking for that nest.
He had thought he would find it
very easily. He couldn't imagine
how such big nest as he was sure
that must be could possibly be hid
den. OF course he thought it was
near that favorite tall, dead tree on
which or Mistah and Mrs. Buzzard
! delighted to sit. So Peter went about
all around there with his head tip
ped back looking for a great big
nest. He looked in every tree for a
considerable distance around. Fail.
ure to find that nest made him only
the more eager to find 1t.
His neck ached. 1t did so. He had
tipped his head back so much that
he had made his neck ache. But he
hadn't found that nest, nor any sigr
of that nest. Early one morning he
met his cousin. Jumper the Hare. A!
usual Peter was hopping along wifi
his head tipped back. He almost
bumped into Jumper before he saw
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

piled Peter rather testify. Isn't it
the middle Of the nesting season :?
What do you think she came way up
here from the Sunny South for If it
wasn't to build a nest and raise a
family? Why does she disappear for
ever so long at time unless it is
because she is sitting on eggs? OF
course she has nest. But though !
have looked until my neck aches
haven't been able to find 1t. She and
Mistah Buzzard are such wonderful
flyers that 1t must be that they have
built their nest long way from
here, / wonder IL it can be up on
the Big Mountain"
why don't you watch them and
see II they fly over there? That ought
to be easy replied practical Jump
er.
ITS a good idea. I'll try it, re-
piled Peter.
Copyright, 1925, by T. W. Burgess.
The next story! The Puzzled
Watcher"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

him.
ut seems to me, Cousin Peter, you
are carrying your head very high in
the air." said Jumper.
Peter grinncd. I'm looking for
something" said he. Il wonder if
you have seen it,"
Perhaps so. Perhaps not. can
tell you when I know what 1t is you
are looking for" replied Jumper.
II am looking for the nest OF OF
Mrs. Buzzard,' replied Peter.
oh" exclaimed Jumper. "Ha;
she a nest? didn't know it,"
"Of course she has a nest" re-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

a. minutes, stirring frequently. Add
the corn, uncookcd, salt, sugar ana
pcprcr and cook 10 minutes longer
tdd butter and -four rubbed togeth-
or and hoil five minutes, stirring
constantly. Put through vegetable
diccr. rcheat and serve.
The soup need not he strained
unless children under school age are
ia cat II
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

1t seemed such an odd situation:
apparently everyone might be with
Peter and talk to him except her
self: loneliness seemed to enfold
her like a garment.
After John Arnott left Nan in the
lane he came across Lyster little
further down the road.
"Well-have you seen herr" he
asked whimsically.
Arnott blushed, SILLY owl" he
retorted with dignity. He eyed the
flowers in LISTERS cap scornfully.
I've known men court martialed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Peter Lyster loses his memory
from shock on the western front.
when a shell killed score OF men
and injured Peter. lie has forgot
ten his engagement 10
Nan Marraby who is broken
hearted because Peter has failed to
recognize her. She is now at home
due TO the sudden death of her stop
mother Nan had been living in Lon
won with
Joan Endicott, whose husband
has just returned homo on leave.
Joan has written that Peter is COM
ing home with
Lieut.. John Arnott, also wounded,
to rest at tho home OF the latter's
sister in a village near the Marraby
estate. The same Arnott calls TO see
Nan. She asks him whether he
knows anything about
Harley Seton, who was introduced
TO her by Peter before he went to
the front-who recently made her
uneasy with tales Of infdeity by
service mcn-and who has been q
mysterious visitor at her fathers
home,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

They are worth trying" said Mr.,
II, abort Herald Classified ads,
Herald Classified ads are acknowl-
edged leaders.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

BoBBED HAIR looks wonderful
with the tiny tint of Golden Glow
Shampoo. -advt. ee
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

These new pumps for evening wear
are Of gold brocadc, with a sugges-
ton of the sandal about them, but
with straps over the instep fastened
with gilt buckle. They are much
more comfortable for dancing than
the opera pump.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

MANY Ol the "OTuS uSCu III lnlS
puzzle are the same as those YOU
hear while visiting a manufacturing
plant.
HORIZONTAL
!. A building were articles are
manufactured.
6. Device which does work.
IL. A hypothetical structural unit
10, Female sheep.
Is. Chief linguist stock OF Indo-
China.
Is. Correlative of either,
II. Sum.
10. Constellation,
81. To chatter.
%. Force pump.
"a. Boring machine.
IS. Prophet who trained Samuel.
, 81. Fowl.
IS. Enemy. ..4
%. Chum.
81, A single point in cards.
33. Help wanted notice.
"a. Italian river.
35. Because.
81. Half an EN-.
3S. Handle OF a tub.
SO. An instrument for giving re-
ciprocating motion on a drill.
Al. Male employees.
AZ. Self.
4S. Dark
As. Scab.
AZ Musical note.
"A. Sixth note in the scale.
so. Printers measure,
81. Myself.
Sc. Perched.
81. Pen point.
81. Because.
SO. Yellow matter.
60. Male title OF courtesy.
So. Workers implements.
GA. Possessive pronoun.
S.. A male voice.
Ct. Some.
IS. Perforating press.
70. Deity.
II. Blue grass.
20. Intention.
"A. Sixth note In the scale.
~. Appearances.
IS. Machines for stamping,
VERTICAL
/. Suit.
.. Loved.
3. Two horses harnessed
together.
4. Bird of the night.
:. Second note in the scale.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

:, Proposition of place.
:. Bearing.
Q. To employ.
10. A slip stating that employc is
no longer under hire.
II. Before.
IA. silk worm.
Is. TO steep hides.
10. Part of verb to be.
90. A very high mountain.
%. Wing part Of seed.
"a. To accomplish.
%. Sixth note in the scale.
81. Drop forging machines.
IS. Chief Of a small group Of
workingmen.
30. Unskilled workman.
80. Arplauds for repeat.
"a. Father,
So. Therefore.
IS. To finish.
40 To moisten.
~. Provided,
4G. Most common verb.
As. Artists frames, commonly Of
wood
81. Human tissue fibers.
So. Baking dish.
81, Neuter prOnoun.
Sc. Powerful snakes.
81. Continuance to act as fan
ner machine.)
SIS. Bone.
50. Small axle.
81. Heavy cord.
SO. Unit.
"a. Sounds as of machinery,
65. Beverage.
66. Large mythical bird.
6S. Pastry.
50. Possesses.
-. Proposition.
rs. Measure Of area.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

Many Of the words used in this
puzzle are the same as those YOU
hear while visiting a manufacturing
plant
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

The next story! The Puzzled
Watcher"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

Tomorrow - Letter from Leslle
prcqcott 10 the Little Marquise, care
of The Secret Drawer.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07
ECONOMY is NOT RIGHTEOUSNESS

The Montana legislature is now in session.
It's political complexion is Republican and the
fact that a Democratic governor was chosen at the
last election would not ordinarily make for har-
mony.
Governor Erickson bit off a large mouthfulI
when he went about over the state during the
campaign promising to wipe out the entire state
debt during his term if elected, without raising
taxes.
Whether or not he can chew it remains to be.
seen.
It is the hope of this newspaper that the legis-
lature will cooperate with him in his Iaudable
ambition, provided that ne does not seek to save
money at the expense of the schools and the
eleemosynary institutions, or to seriously impair
the work of the various departments of the state
government through limiting their budgets.
The state department Of agriculture is one
which should be maintained. 80
Chester C. Davis, the present commissioner, has
made this one of the most important and bene-
fetal agencies set up by thestate to safeguard the
interests of the people.
This is the opinion Of the farmers in Montana,
and they would like to see Mr.. Davis continue
in the position which he now holds, not because
of his politics, but because he has done the job
he set out to do and accomplished the work for
which his department was created.
This department should be presided over by a
man who is thoroughly familiar with agricultural
problems in this state and he should be given
sufficient funds to carry on its varied activities
efficiently and effectively.
And the commissioner should have the best men
available in charge of the various divisions, so
that the money appropriated will be wisely ex-
pended.
We believe that the legislature will work with
the governor TO carry out any legitimate economy
program which he may recommend, but it should
see to it that this economy is not spelled p-e-n-u-
r-i-o-u-s-n-e-s-s where the matters mentioned
above are concerned.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07
DO YOU KNOW

That, for every thousand dollars appropriated
by the legislature for national guard purposes,
the federal government spends approximately ten
thousand dollars in the State of Montana.
That S21, 494.91 came into Bozeman during the
past IL months by reason of the two companies
stationed here-nearly $500 more than the entire
state appropriations for the year;
That, if the legislature appropriates 10000
for national guard purposes, the federal govern
ment would then spend three hundred thousand
dollars in this state;
That there are 381 high school and college stud
ents enlisted in the national guard, many of whom
could not go to school if it was not for the money
they receive from the guard for drill; that they
make from one to four dollars per night for each
night they drill with the Guard, all of which is
paid by the federal government;
That the national guard of Montana is consider
ed che of the most efficient military organizations
in the northwest; G 4
That the Montana national guard is fully equip
ped, trained and ready to take the field at a
moments notice in defense of the country:
That the 1900 officers and enlisted men of the
Montana national guard represent men from every
business calling and profession and the personnel
is as high as would be found in any organization
of that size in the state;
That the money appropriated by the state is
only for the maintenance of the office of the
adjutant general and the rent for armories and q
few Incidental expenses, and the rest is all paid
by the FEDERAL government;
That men and equipment, without training, dC
not constitute an army or means of National de-
Tense. 1t is necessary to have a trained organiza,
ton as we'll as equipment and men,?
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07
Talking Too Much
-
BY THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Dean Of Men, University of
Illinois.

TT is Mark Twain, / believe, who
\ tells the story Of listening to an
appeal for financial help presented by
q returned missionary. At the outset
the speaker made such a strong case
that Mr.. Clemens at once decided to
contribute ten dollars to the cause, but
as the speaker rambled on and on In
his talk the enthusiasm OF his listener
gradually waned until when the time
came for passing the contribution box,
Instead Of giving anything, he managed
to slip a quarter from the box. The
man had killed his case by talking too
much.
My father used to say that he had
never in all his life, and he was not
q young man, been sorry that he hSd
eaten too little or talked too little.
Most OF US talk too much without
thinking much or saying much that is
worth while.
The best salesman with whom I
have ever done. business, says little,
and in saying that little, never sug-
gests that I buy. He studies me and
my tastes and my desires, and then
places ibis wares attractively before
me, and let's them sell themselves. BE
has learned, what is very difficult for
most Of US to learn, that one gains his
case, often, OF wins his argument quite
as much by keeping stlll as by talk
ing continuously.
1t Is pRrt of the weakness Of youth
TO, talk TOO much. 1t were well, how
ever, if 1t were confined to youth.
Many women do It until they find
themselves and. those who. listen &c
them In a state of physical exhaustion
Men. too. are not exempt from the
practice, the reason being perhaps
that we all like to cast ourselves II
the role Of hero, or wise guy Of som,
sort. and we f~Oolishly imagine that b!
talking Of our own virtues and enlarg
ing upon the weaknesses and errors o
the other man, we strengthen our owl
position. II is really mostly talk, ant
often harmful talk.
It was George Eliot, l believe, VIII
said that one Of the tests Of res
friendship is that two people may b
together for an hour and say nOlhin
and feel no obligation to say anything
We should all be better Off II W
talked less and thought more.
&c. 1894. Western Newspaper UniOa.I
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07
T. h. Sears, Business Manager

This typifies the spirit Of constructive optimism
which has upheld the Becp1eeOf Montana through
the era of misfortune which now seems happily
at an end.
It is this spirit Of which eastern writer's upon
our troubles" are blisafHllys ignorant and which
has enabled our great state to stage suchsa strong
comeback in the year just ended.
And it is the spirit. which win make 1925 the
greatest year in our Misunderstanding history.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07
CAN YOU PARK PROPERLY?
Parking in a Tight Place Is Just a
Knack; It's All in Knowing
How

president of College of Aut
omOtive Engineering, Chicago
Many motorists with years of ex-
~perience, admit their inability to park
a car parallel tc the curb in a small
space. It is just a knack, and in the
following 1 shall try and describe just
how it should be done.
In judging the proper amount of
space necessary for your car, come
to a complete stop outside of the best
available space between cars parked
at the curb.
Lcok and see if you have two or
more feet in front and back of your
car. If so, drive to a position paral-
lei to the car in front of the space.
Taking your steering wheel high
with your, right hand and extending
your left as a signal (the front end
of your car will swerve slightly out
into t~raffic) pull the wheel ~one-fourth
turn to the right and reverse your
car slowly until it has reached the
position where the drivers seat is op.
posite the real of the forward a r
Next, s~traighten the wheels and re-
verse slowly until the front of your
car just clears the rear of the ma
chine ahead.
Cut the wheel sharply left as far
as it will go and reverse slowly,
watching behind to avert striking the
car in the e Sometimes it will
be necessary for you to 60 back and
forth until finally parallel with the
curb. Soon you will understand the
tracking of the wheels, after which
the bugbear of parking will have dis
appeared.
The practice of just heading a car
into a space, regardless Of its size,
and leaving it there, forcing traffic
to turn cut for the rear end, should
be stopped.
To get out from a tight place at
the curb, reverse your car as far as
possible. Turn the wheels sharp left
IS far as they will go. Extend left
hand for a signal and start forward
slowly. A little jockeying back and
forth will bring you out as easily as
you get in
More accidents occur from dashing
blindly out from the curb into traf-
Ific than in any other way. For your
cwn safety look behind and make
positive the way is clear before you
roll into the clear.
Next Weeks Article: Of an Acct.
dent Occurs"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07

Montana is modern and up-to-date. It's per
capita use of electricity is,larger than is. that of
any other state. la
One-tenth, of all the potential hydro-electric
power of the United States is within the borders
Of Montana; IS percent Of it is still to be develop
ed. ~ssse9
Montana has the resources out of which pc
fitable home markets are made, but it needs the
capital to develop them.
Montana farmers produced in 1923 the largest
crop tonnage ever produced in the history of the
state up to 1924. This. year the crop tonnage
was increased by 4S7, 900 tons over the 1928
record.