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New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
WORKS @H
 STANDS BY GUNS
Will Insist Upon Awarding Con,
 tract to ImniCk

The board of public works will stand by it's guns and will return to the common council the same rec ommendation as was previously made regarding the awarding of the contract for the paving of Myrtle street. This decision was reached last night at meeting of the board.
 It will be remembered that bids for the work were received from two firms, the Tmmick company Of Meridon, and Joseph Battaglia of this city. The board of public works awarded the contract to the 1mmick company, in spite of the fact that Battagias estimate was considerably lower than that of his competitor. A recommendation 10 that effect was sent to the council and the board gave as It's reason for tho awarding of the contract, the fact that the Immick company was more re- sponSihle firm In paving work and that Mir. Battaglia had not had enough experience in the laying of concrete streets.
 After a lengthy discussion on the floor of the council, the reCommen1- alton was referred back to the board of public works, with the rec ommendation that BattaEia get the work, since his bid vas lower. Last night it was pointed out by mem- bers, that while Mir. Battagla is full competent along some lines, his experience in paving has not been great. while the 1mmick company IS well versed in that work, ft was brought out that RattaElia has not the implements with which to carry on big paving proposition. So the recommendation was sent hack to the council ard will probably see- saw back and forth for some time 10 come.
 Representatives of several firms engaged in the manufacture ot street sweeping machines were granted hearings hy the board last evening and nxtoled the merits of the various pieces of apparatus It was decided to postpone action un- til members have chance to see more of them in operation,
 A petition for a gas station At 655 Arch street was rec"ive1.' The location will he inspected by the engineer and the chairman.
 A petition was received from inc Morrell Battery and Radio company for the erection of a gas station at the northeast corner of Arch and West Pearl street. The firm con templates raging the two frame buildings now on the property. if the petition is granted, The ground will be inspected, if was decided,
 A petition for sewers in Booth street from the end nf the present sewer lines as far as grading will permit, was received, This ground will he inspected, lt was decided, Hearings were held on the es tablishiug of street lines and build Ing lines along Washington street from West Main street to Broad street which will eventually pro vide for 47-foot street The pro posed building lines are Si2 feet. Many residents appeared before the board 2 good share of them being in favor of the move, although some of them were emphatica'ly opposed.
 Attorney George Eradv appeared in opposition to the project, stating that 1t would he an unfair move. He said that f the hoard con- tan1plsted the immaculate carrying
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Quantity of Firearms
 ConfisCated in Raid

Toledo O., Aug. t2 (Pl-Two hun dred revolvera. a dozen sawed off shot guns and rifles were seized yes terdsy in 3, police raid on 2 sc5, oo0 home in the exclusive Wildwood ad- ditior here,
 Albert House, 79. of Terre Hsute. Ind, who told the police his trade was that of safe cracker" Fern House, his wife, and Fred Henry, S6, also of Terre Haute. were arrested.
 Police say that Houses spells as a safe cracker throughout the coun- tt within the last five years amount 10 s5oo,coo,
 Last winter he was arrested in Tampa, Fla. in connection with B safe robbery. Three months ago he saved his way out of the Tampa jail and was traced 10 Toledo.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

out of the project. he would not be in opposition, but as yet the matter is merely visionary ana he thought IL unjust that property owners who have not built on shat property should be deprived Of t'"'" land, while those who have already built there and who have gone over the 6is foot line, should be allowed to remain where they are, He said the move Is unjust aud would not stand In court where he will try it out, should the matter 20 through.
 A hearing was also held oh tho laying of q curb on both sides rf Cleveland street from Myrtle street to Broad street.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
koppiSch to Play on
 Professional Eleven

New York, Aug. 12 tPl-Announce- ment vas made here yesterday that Walter korpisch. star halfbaCE for three years on the Columbia clever and a member of the late Walto' Camps All-American team last veal. has signed contract to play pro fessional football next season for th' Buffalo, N. Y. clun of the Nation1 Professional football league.
 KoppisCh will captain and coach the team as well as play halfhach
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
Falling Brick Strikes
 Passerhy on the Head

Bridgeport, Aug. t2 Fl-Fred J. Brady, %6, of 7G5 Laurel avenue, received fractured skull which necesstatad an operation last night at st. Nincent's hospital here when he was struck on the head by a brick falling from the American Hardware building on the corner of Fairfield avenue and Middle street yesterday afternoon about o'clock Tho building is heinz cut back sev- eral feet for the widening of Middle street and the brick fell just over the edge of the wooden tunnel which has been erected over the sidewalk for the protection of pc dnstrlane.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
FitzsimmOns to Meet
 Jim MalOney of Boston

Newark, N. j.. Aug. 12 tPl--Ar- .ticles were signed yesterday for q lo-round fight at the Concy Island stadium, Ne" York between Young Bob Fitzsimmona Nutley. N. .1.. heavyweight and Jim Maloney of Boston, according to the formers manager Hughie Gartland, They are scheduled to box August .5 for the benefit of a Jewish center
 Fitzsimmons has knocked out his last eight opponents.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
LAND ALLOTTED TO sA,foANs

Apia, Samoa, Aug. l2 (P - The native parliament of western Samoa meeting recently, made radical change in the land laws. All male Samoans over the age Of 1T are to he allotted five acres. When these five acres are planted. each will re- ceive 3 second grant of five acres. The owners of the land so allotted are 10 be compensation, This change will affect considerably the Samoan social system.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12
SWnrMINC CHAMPIONSHIP

Philadelphia, Aug fl F)--pa'r' Tratll of the Philadelphia SWimmna rluh last night pon the Middle A. lanttc 4, A. L, district mems 5" ward fre"style swimming champion ship, decided at the Ciermanto1 ' Roys' club here. The winner time WAS 27 2-S seconds
New Britain herald., 1925-08-12

destroying the lighting and tels- graphic systems and bringing down numerous houses before the lnhab- itnnts had time to protect them. selves,
Evening star., 1925-11-04
PLOT TO BEUTTLE
FLORIDA CHARGED
States Realty Board Heads
Say Boom Will Burst When
Sun Quits Shining.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LAKELAND. Fla. November de
clarlng that there is an orga nized
propaganda at work in many States
against Florida. Walter w Rose On d.
lando. president. told 500 delegates at
the opening of the ninth annual con-
Nenton of the Florida Association of
Real Estate Boards here yesterday
that we should combat this unfavor.
able publicity"
1t attacks unfairly. he said the vast
resources of the State. He pointed out
that Florida is without a cent of bond
ed debt. enumerated its resources in
agriculture. fruits. phosphate and the
like and declared that these facts
should be brought TO the attention OF
the American people.
Paul O. Meredith. new association
secretary, commented along the same
line in his report. In answer to in
quiries as to when the Florida bub-
bic would burst Mr. Meredith said
he had replied:
When the sun decides not to shine
any more, when the gulf stream cea ses
To flow. when the railroads lengthen
their schedules and when they stop
making Fords, then Florida will slow
up
He added that he generally told
doubterS that the tourist crop is big
ger than their wheat crop. So come
on down"
Evening star., 1925-11-04
Spanish Lace Tunics
Now S5.95

Now that the social season is in
full swing, one needs many party
dresses, and one of the most salts
factory garments to have for any
time wear is a tunic. They can be
worn for either afternoon or eve
ming affairs, and can be made to
look like an entirely different dress
by merely changing the color of the
slip. These of rayon in the Spanish
lace design with flare skirts in godet
effect can be had in the wanted col
ors of orchid, tan, ochre and black.
Black in sizes SO to 46 Colors in
sizes SO to A.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-04
Another H. C. L. Item.

From tho Boston Transcript
The trouble with week end parties
is that one has 10 tip so many of
the help when one starts for home
THE high cost of leaving item, so
to speak"
Evening star., 1925-11-04
Brilliant Studded
Slipper Heels, $40 Pr.

Satin, or gold and silver kid slip
pers for evening are enlivened and
beautiful by pair of these brilliant
studded heels Made of celluloid,
silver, aluminium and gilt aluminium,
studded with bright. sparkling bril-
liants, they will make an old pair
OF slippers like new. \ gift any
woman will appreciate
kann 's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-04
Bandings for Sleeves
$3.50 to S7.39 Yard

SOFT Persian COIOrlngs IN t1oraI
and conventional designs have been
beautifully combined in these band
ings. Some combined with gilt
thread. Thin and heavy qualities
for satin and velvet dresses, and 8
to II inches wide. Used to make
the puffs on the new sleeves, no
other trimming is required.
kann street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-04

The materials fine boivas. pin point and suede fn-
shed coatngs carefully selected preserve the slenderz
ing effect, whether in the straightline fare models
he turs which form the large collars skunk caracu
black oX and hitch mandel and often the wide cuffs of
tur The colOrs-BroWn tanager kit fox and black
These sizes also 4OIl to 81
kann s-Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-11-04

Pretty Gowns of colored stripes solid colors.
white Made with double yokes long sleeves. fat
collars collarless and neck STYLES. Trimmed
fancy stitching embroidery.
kann's-Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-11-04
Tisif Our COnrenient
Hairdressing

tTtcTtt tOO7
1t is a most thorough and up-to-
date beauty parlor specializing on
the "Yvette" method of treatment
in
Permanent Waving
-Henna Dyeing -Manicuring
-Shampooing
Facial and Scalp Treatment
Children Hair Cutting
on Hobby Horses
Hair Goods Specially
Experts in attendance
The Washington times., 1925-04-10

"a little before $50, I think.
She went to her room ana IN
a very painstaking manner hung
up her clothes.
She said to herself harshly:
"That could easily be. He viii
take Natalie to her car and meet
Harrison later" After this, she
held her thought rigidly silent.
She took out some old French
books, having begun to study
these. She fastened her mind
on the text. And for hours she
read.
When machines whizzed by the
door her heart lost its count
thinking it might be he; praying
for the courage to meet supremacy
this test.
He came UP the steps softly,
noiselessly turned the knob. She
saw him first - his face dark
anxious yet excited; his eyes
narrowed and burning. He raised
his head and paIed. meeting her
glance.
"oh-up 30 late, Norry?"
"Only II, Dane. You work too
long"
He drew his breath heavily:
mot very often"
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
a Great Asset.

along and was introduced as
your chun, you'll remember. You
always keep things lively and
start every one laughing. I man
aged to come in as your chorus
with ''yeses' and noes and laughs
and giggles.
"In that way they all got to
know me and, as I'm . fair daneaF
and manage to look fairly Wi,
I keep going.
"But talking to people you don't
know well-especially q man
you've just been introduced to-
It's terrible. How do you think
Of clever things to say, Louise?"
Louise, who was one Of the girls
every one knows and every one
loves and wishes to go about
with, laughed.
"Clever?' she repeated. II don't
don't try to say clever things
say anything that comes into my
head. Tits silly. so much the
better.
Many girls are naturally shy.
BECAUSE of this shyness they
sometimes suffer actual agony on
social occasions when every one
is supposed to have q good time.
But no matter now shy you are
YOU can learn to be an entertain.
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
Foxy Grandpa's Story
BOBBY THOUGHT A SEAL THREW STONES.

: out OF the fur and shoes cut OF
the flippers. Oh, yes, and al
most forgot they even furnish
raincoats. Yes, sir. the Esqui-
maux make waterproof cloaks out
of the membrane which lines the
body Of the walrus."
Lets move up nearer to those
seals" said Bunny. "Tley can't
hurt u.s."
So we came from behind the
rocks and slowly advanced to-
ward the seals.
One old fellow heard our steps
on the pebbly earth where the
snow had blown away on the
rocky coast. He gave a grunt,
and off they started to flop, bark
ing like a pack of hounds.
We hurried on to get closer,
for had my camera out by this
time. when Bobby cried:
They're throwing stones at
us, Foxy Grandpa"
Certainly seems that way" 1
chuckled, as many pebbles flew
in our direction.
Just before the family group
took a dive into the icy water
snapped them with my camera.
and as I stood there turning the
film around Bobby said:
What do you think OF those
seals throwing stones. Foxy
Grandpa?"
'"They didn't throw the stones,
Bobby, although many sailors de-
clare that they do. They just
throw the pebbles back with their
flippers when the shuttle along.
There, look at Bunny-see how
he kicks the snow up? That's
stones"
mo wonder sailors think they
throw them. I'm not a sailor,
but I certainly thought they did,"
said Bobby. shaking his head
doubtfully.
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
NORA LEE = By Elenore Meherin
Writer of Great Serial Cckie Presents Second Install
ment of New Life OF Modern L d4H Oelltereu ="
Heart and Mind of the "Flapper."

Like sandwich or some pas
tries?"
''No-had a big dinner"
She was now standing beside
him, a hand on his arm. rs
Harrison building?"
mo - he's a consulting en-
gineer. You know"
She yawned and tapped her
finger lightly over her lips:
ooh he must be a glutton Tor
work! why doesn't he have con-
ferences in the daytime?"
1--WE started early enough.
He came at 4. At half past five
we were still at it. Then we
went out to dinner. Been busy
ever since"
She said. still yawning: I was
going to drop in and have you
drive me home about $50. Sup
pose it's good 1 didn't"
He turned and put his hat on q
hook in the closet. He said in a
steeIy quiet: ''Yes-we left about
that time"
"You and Harrison?
well, who are we talking about?
Better so to bed. kid, IL you're
that tired"
Ito BE Continued Tomorrow
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
CONVERSATIONAL CHARM
Watch Your Conversation Eliminating the Sarcastic, the
Unkind Remark-Learn to Be Sympathetic Listener,
Great Asset

ing conversationalist, and, better
sim. q remarkably good listener.
knew q famous beauty ana
great belle with whom many men
were in love and who is now wise
" and happily married. I saw
her once in . group Of men, all
Of whom seemed lost in sdmira-
Aon. And ell she was saying was
q low murmur over some red
roses one OF the men had evident
ly given her.
"rho beautiful roses-oh, how
wonderful, how lovely they are!
How I love roses-aren't they per
fectly adorableg This monotone.
with pauses, she kept up during
the entire fifteen minutes !
watched her. And interest in her
ana in her remarks never once
faeged among her group OF ad-'
hiring followers.
She could afford inanity be.
cause she herself was like rose
in beauty and grace. Neverthe-
less, it doesn't do to depend on
.4yes'' ana ''no'' and "hcw lovely"
IL you are a shy girl and long tor
charm and poise.
For there are many occasions
when bright talk about current
events, politics. new books ana
plays changes an otherwise stiff
marty into a success and endears
all to the poised woman who is
able to keep the conversational
bali easily. rolling.
Don't talk exclusively about
yourself. Don't argue. Don't be
opinionated. A certain attractive
girl keeps . file Of bright sayings
and current events. and before
she goes to . dinner or other
social gathering she looks over her
me. She reads the newspapers.
Weekiies, monthlies.
She makes a point to memo
rize a good quotation and =
clever joke each week. Once .
month she memories . short
poem or verse.
She avoids personalities. When
INDUCING in q personality you
reved know whose toes you may
be treading on She says some
thing kind or IL stilI.
It isn't necessary to keep up
steady stream Of conversation
most of US talk too much.
But the girl who is loved am
popular watches her conversation.
eliminating the sarcastic. the I'M
kind. She cultivates sympathetic
listening. And she keeps in her
mind an ever-available emergency
shelf OF topics Of conversation.
The quality Of pleasant con-
versation and pleasant listening,
which you can so easily cultivate.
may prove the magnet which will
attract to you the One Man, who
will find refreshment for his shy.
nesses in your ease and poisO.
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
By Beatrice Fairfax.

by beatrice ralEldAa
Who Occupies q Unique Position II
the Writing World rs an Au-
tl1ority on Problems Of Love.
CT WISH / could talk sighed
! Amy. with a bunch Of
people or at a party I'm some
dumb-belI. And I'm not pretty
enough cant afford to be
stupid" she concluded with "A
laugh and another sigh.
you silly" replied Louise.
Haven't you stacks Of friends?
Don't you get invited with the
rest of the crowd to all the good
times?"
"Well, yes, 7 stand pretty well
with the crowd because ! know
them so well. But strangers scare
me out Of my wits-I get tongue
tied.
Do you know that only last
year I used to walk four blocks
out OF my way so as to get on the
trolley with a bunch Of people
and avoid having to climb on
alone at my corner and walk down
the car facing everyone?
CAS- for the crowd. I can thank
you for my success with them.
when / first met them you were
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
Thanking for a Gift
NEAR MRS. BEECKMAHI:

near Mrs bEELhhA4<s
II At Christmas time A re-
ceived a gift from a gentleman
of a few months acquaintance,
and. as he was out of town at
the time, she waited until the
following week to thank him.
B claims that a note of thanks
should have been sent, as A
knew where the gentleman was.
If B is right about this ques-
ton, would you kindly suggest
the wording Of a note Of thanks
that would be suitable for an
occasion like this. K. B.
d IS correct. A note Of thanks
- should have been sent at
once. It is difficult to word a
note OF thanks without knowing
what the gift was. But, in gen.
eral, A should thank first for
the kind thought that prompted
the sending OF a gift, the gener-
osity of the gentleman in plan.
ming the gift. Then she should
mention what the gift was mot
indefinitely say your gift'), for
the gift is the expression Of the
thought. Her admiration for the
gift, for its beauty or usefulness
or both should be generously
stated. The note should be friend
ly, appreciative, articulate, not
formal and cold.
(AIrs. Beeckman will be glad to
answer questions on etiquette
submitted by readers.)
The Washington times., 1925-04-10

WYE had landed at Nome,
" in Alaska and were trav.
cling on up north along
the coast. It was cold up there,
too, 1 can tell you, but we had
on our Arctic suits and looked
like regular Esquimaux. OF course
Bunny was in his element and
went tearing through the snow
kicking up a white cloud with
those two hind legs OF his.
Luck as usual was in those two
little feet, too. for we had not
gone far when what should we
see sitting up on the rocks,
yawning. but family Of seals.
Just think" whispered.
'These people up here couldn't
get along without seals and
walruses. You know a walrus Is
of the seal family"
''Why, Foxy Grandpa?" asked
Bobby.
Take the walrus, for instance.
Every part Of his body is used
by the Esquimaux.
ITO begin with, they make the
Karak. the light boats which you
see Esquimaux use. out of the
hide of the walrus. or the sin
ews and muscles they make nets
and fishing lines"
'FiShing-lines." said Bobby with
q dreamy expression in his blue
eyes.
"Yes," went on; mot only do
the Esquimaux get the fishing
lines from the walrus, Tut also
fish.hooks, arrow.heads and even
harpoon- heads"
What part OF the body do they
> come FROM asked Bobby.
"Out OF the tusks," J answered.
Moreover, Bobby, 1T would he
pretty dark up here if it weren't
for the oil which is taken from
the blubber Of the walrus. You
know it is dark up here six
months out of the year.
And they even make clothing
The Washington times., 1925-04-10

NPoRTMANSHIP is the first
~ thing which men demand
in a ball game. a prize fight
or a game of cards-and the last
thing which most Of them practise
In the game of love and marriage.
After marriage, a woman al
ways wants to talk about her
heart, when a man wants to
talk about his indigestion or his
golf-and thus the wires get
crossed"
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
A Token Of Appreciation
TEAR MRS, BEECKMAN:

A Token Of Appreciation
nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ What would be appropriate
for a present to a teacher who
IL giving a recital with his pupils!
The pupils are very much in
terested and are looking forward
to the concert, and they would
like to present something to him
as a sign Of gratitude and appre-
citation for what he has done for
them. ANNA.
TT would, I think be a fine idea
i to deposit a sum to his
credit at a musical publication
shop and write him a letter OF
appreciation and gratitude and
tell him that the money has
been deposited for him and that
you would like to have him draw
on 1t for any musical scores that
he would like to own. This
would give him great joy, am
sure. to possess some scores OF
favorite symphonies, concertos
and operas. Also a fine book OF
any kind, or on music, would
also be good. Heavy book ends
are usually welcomed, or gold
or silver pencil or fountain pen,
or a music case or brief case
monogrammed in brown or gilt
or black letters. Or have you
seen the small gold tag" for the
monogram? They are less bulky
in the pocket than the usual key
ring and are very handsome.
A Tuxedo at a Wedding
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
- VIII you please tell me who
is correct?
A says that it Is very poor
form to wear a Tuxedo to a we'd
ding before o'clock in the eve
ming.
B says that a Tuxedo Is correct
to wear to an afternoon wedding
inasmuch as the guests will I'M
doubtedly not leave until 10 or IL
o'clock, at which hour they should
be dressed in a Tuxedo. n. s.
A rs correct. The beginning
"A hour is the one that is re-
garded in this case and a Tuxedo
The Washington times., 1925-04-10
MeditatiOns of a Wife
READ EN- AND GROW WISE.
BY Helen Rowland
This Marriage.

shocked when she discovers that
it is just one 'Blue Monday
morning" after another.
The first bitter honeymoon
quarrel il the blowout" on the
road to happiness; after that.
marriage always seems somehow
to scrape along on a flat tire.
A. man never suffers until love
is quite dead; but it is the death
throes Of romance which torture
a woman. After the funeral she
can become 90 resigned that she
actually enjoys her grief"
An innocent young man should
be perfectly sure of his heart
before he gives it into 3 strong
woman's keeping in these days.
She might decide not to let him
have it back again.
A popular fellow is one who
is skilled in the art Of telling a
good story to men-and q good
lie, to . woman.
Marriage is the ultimate proof
that most women think tits better
to be fooled half Of the time
than to be lonely all OF the time.