davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1925-07-13

''Have you got the letter."
mo, sir
what are it's contents?"
My friend gave me copy. Would
you like TO peruse it, sir?'
Il should"
Ong Chi Seng took from an inside
pocket a bulky wallet. 1t was filled
with papers, Singapore dollar notes
and cigarette cards. From the con-
fusion he presently extracted hall
sheet of thin note paper and placed
1t before Mr.. Joyce. The letter read
as follows:
"R will be away for the night, !
absolutely must see you. | shall ex-
pect YOU at II. / am desperate and
II you don't come / won't answer FOR
the consequences. Don't drive up
L."
1t was written in the copper-plate
hand which the Chinese were taught
at the foreign schools. The writing,
so lacking in character. was oddly In
congruous with the ominous words.
What makes you think that this
note was written by Mrs. Crosbie
IL have every confidence In the
veracity OF my informant, sir re-
piled Ong Chi Seng. And the mat
ter can very easily be put to the
proof. Mrs. Crosbie will no doubt be
able to tell you at once whether she
wrote such a letter or not.
Since the beginning of the conver-
sation Mr.. Joyce had not taken his
eyes off the respectful countenance
of his clerk. He wondered now II he
discerned on IT a faint expression
of mockery.
1T Is inconceivabIe that Mrs.
Crosbie should have written such a
letter" said Mr.. joyce.
IF that is your opinion, sir, the
matter is OF course ended. My friend
spoke TO me on the subject only be-
cause he thought as l was In your
office you might like to know of the
existence of this letter before a COM
munication was made to the public
prosecutor.
Who has the original?" asked Mr..
Joyce sharply.
Ong Chi Seng made no sign that
he perceived in this question and its
manner a change of attitude.
You will remember, sir. no doubt,
that after the death Of Mr.. Hammond
1t was discovered that he had had
relations with a China-woman. The
letter is at present in her possession y
That was one of the things that had
turned public opinion most vehe-
mently against T1dululOHu. IL CdLlc
to be known that for several months
he had had a Chinese woman living
in his house.
For a moment neither of them
spoke. Indeed. everything had been
said and each understood the other
perfectly.
I'm obliged to you, Ong. I will
give the matter my consideration"
Very good, sir. Do you wish me
to make a communication to that
effect to my friend?"
YOU kept in touch with him." Mr..
joyce answered with gravity.
Yes. sir"
The clerk .noiselessly left the room
shutting the door again with deliber-
alton, and left Mr.. Joyce to his re-
fiecttons. He stared at the copy, in
it's neat, impersonal writing, of Les
Hes letter. Vague suspicious
troubled him. They were so dis
concerting that he made no effort to
put them out of his mind. There
must be a simple explanation Of the
letter and Leslie without doubt could
explanation was needed! He rose
from his chair. put the letter in his
pocket and took his topee. When
he went out, Ong Chi Seng was
busily writing at his desk.
I'm going out for a few minutes.
Ong," he said.
Mr.. George Reed is coming by ap-
pointment at IL o'clock, sir. Where
Evening star., 1925-07-13
LEMON JUICE BEST
TO WHiTEN SKIN

The only harmless
way to bleach the skin
white is to mix the
juice of two lemons
with three ounces OF
Orchard White, which
any druggist will sup
ply for a few cents.
Shake we'll in a bottle,
and you have a whole
quarter-pint of the
most wonderful skin
Evening star., 1925-07-13

WhItcner, softcner and beautiher.
Massage this sweetly fragrant lemon
bleach into the face, neck, arms and
hands. 1t cannot ir+itate. Famous
stage beauties use it to bring that clear,
youthful skin and rosy white complexion; !;
also as freckle, sunburn and tan
bleach, you must mix this remarkable
lotion yourself. 1t cannot be bought
ready to use because it acts best imme-
diately after it is prepared
Evening star., 1925-07-13

Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1925-07-13

One of a series of
best short stories
published dur
ing the past
year.
Evening star., 1925-07-13

lContinned from Yesterdav,s star.l
Evening star., 1925-06-21

Plain colors, including
white and black. 40 inches
wide.
Evening star., 1925-06-21
Silk,and-Rayon Hose
That Regularly Sell Ct.
for 81. Special ..... wv

Wearing Hose style. remarkable
of colors and plenty OF WHITE fill all Summer
features A wonderful
stocking a fraction OF real value
Evening star., 1925-06-21
Lace Clox Hosiery, Sl.69
Regularly 81, Full Fashioned

Perfect OuaHty ONYX Medua Thread Silk
Stockings white light black splendid number
perfect in texture with mererized Isle
SreetF1 Palace
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

Il am valiant in war but co"
ard with women" continued MiIe%
S'andish, the Puritan Captain.
"Thcrcfore, John Alden, ! want you
to go to Priscilla for me and ask
her to become my wife. But you are
a scholar and writer and will know
how to speak beautiful words where
! could only stammer and stutter.'
John Alden trembled and turned
pale al the words OF his friend.
But Miles Standish continued, not
knowing that Alden himself was in
love with the beautiful maiden.
But l should spoil the message"
objected Alden. IF you want q
thing we'll done, ! am only repeat
inv what you yourself just said,
you should do it yourself"
Color this suit OF John Aldon's
tan, with strap and bots Of brown
lcatherD
Copyright, 1925, Associated Editors,
Inc
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
Your Health
How to Keep It.
Causes of Illness
Bf DR.. HUGH {. CUMMING
General. L. ). Public
Health Service.

"EpoHed" fever or crrcnyosuiu:I
meningitis, IS caused by germ
which produces inflammation OF HE
membranes covering the brain ana
the spinal cord.
~ the present Time it is believed
that this disease is most often COM
municated or carried from one per
son to another through the medium
Of carriers, that is, persons who are
not Ill or only slightly i'll but who
nave the germs OF the disease in
thoir noses and throats.
Spotted fever prevails princi-
paIly among children and Young
people. 1t is most prevalent in cold
cdimatcs during TIT winter ana
spring. 1t seems to a acl principal
" those living in Differentiated and
oNorcrowded houses.
Spinal meningitis begins With a
CONFUSION or chill followed by pains
IN the muscles, severe headache. te-
YER rapid pulse ana increased res
plration. Vomiting is nearly always
associated with these symptoms. De
Iirinm usually appears carly.
The muscles may be contracted so
that the legs cannot be extended,
the neck becomes stiff ana the back
rigid. The pains are severe.
Tho eruption from which the dis
case gets its name, 'spottcI' fever,
consists Of small round purplish
! SnntG Snr1l,t iI,,a,. 4
scattered over the whole body. some-
times they are limited TO certain
areas. These spots arc c2uscd by
small homorrhagcs under the skin.
They arc not always prcscnt.
Health Departments should keep
special records OF all patients re-
ported so as to show the progress
OF the disease.
These records Should contain a
serial number, date when case was
. reported, name, age, SEX, color. ad-
dr"Ss, date when patient vas
taken sick confirmed or not con-
timnrd, number Of persons in the
family or in the house ana the re-
suits giving dalo Of recovery or date
Of death, remarks, with or without
serum.
The mortality from spinal menin-
gifts still remains high but it has
been greatly reduced by carly and
prompt treatment with a specific
serum.
, Whrn patients are treated al their
I homes ico1ntioO nf he r1Cru cl,o,tId
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
Religious Schooling by
Mail for Rural Riddles

Chicago, Nov. tP Religious
instruction by mail for children in
isolated and rural districts is the
solution of the problem OF those
who live too far TO attend Sunday
school regularly. in the opinion Of
Miss Vera L. Noyes, supervisor OF
religious education in the Chicago
diocese Of the Episcopal Church.
Miss Noyes has worked out
system that aims to bring religion
into the every day life of the child,
80 that religion may be real. at
tractive. and effective"
Each week the pupil receives
through the mail material which
will not only cause the child to
learn something. hut also TO think
and to do" she said. THE lessons
are graded and planned to ft the
needs of the various ages Of child
hood.
And vet the correspondence is
not for the child alone, 1t is Great
ing in every home it touches a re-
ilgious atmosphere"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

afternoon. but at last gave up and
went back 10 Farmer Browns house.
However, she was back again the
next day. You see, her nose told her
that mice we're in that hollow limb,
and so she spent a great deal OF
time waiting for one of them to
come out. This Of course, they were
90 wise to do, for they soon found
out that Pussy was paying a visit
here every day. Il suppose when
we get up to Farmer Browns barn
we'll have to watch out for Black
'ussv all the time" said Nanny.
Danny nodded. What Of it?"
i'd he in his squeeky little voice.
It's easy enough to fool her. Cats
are not half so smart as some folks
think they are. I would rather have
a Cat hunting me than several folks
could name. We won't have any
trouble keeping out of Black Pussy's
way after we once reach that barn,
I never could see any use for Cat,
any way"
Danny and Nanny stayed there in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06


"Tyndan." | heard the name re-
peated in a strained voice which
for an instant did not rrcosnIzc
as my own, 50 startled was ! at
Lee Chow's uttoranco OF the word
"Sh, No speak that name so
loud the Chimes" Counsc)od dis
approyinglN "NoboIy must hno"
that name, lust NsS"c Underwood,
you, me. 6ut Fanny POWELL Lee
Chow think she know
Again a picture Of torn postal
card rose before the eyes Of my
brain. ! hal thought that Hugh
Granland had Su'h'd II across
ana dropped II In his waS'elHsEet
In A sudden determination not to
send me the last Of the messages
which for yeare had kept me in
formed Of his Whereabouts. Bnt AT
Lee elbows words another solu-
ton Of that savage mntila,jon
flashed upon me. Could Fanny
Powell have found that card before
1t had been mail"d and torn It in
The f"nzy Of jealousy which !
more man once had seen her eX-
hibit"
Perhaps Hugh GrnnlIand hal
given her the card to mail and
she had -- but my heart refused
TO accept that alternative. My be-
lief that the earth rovo.yed around
the sun was not more fN"d than
my assurance mat ne never ilad en-
trusted those cards 10 any hands
but his own.
Yet Lee Chow had found that
card after his masters disapp"ar-
ance ana Fanny Powell had left
her apartment in a noig.l"1r'nA
d" town before the departure Of the
army officer. came back 10 my
FIRST conclusion that Hugh Grant
land himself had intended TO de-
stroy the postal leaving his wild
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

The hollow limb in the Long Lane
for week. Then they decided that
it was time to move along, Black
Pussy still paid them daily visit,
which they didn't mind at all, but
every night Reddy Fox paid them
visit, and this they did mind.
Rcddy had Just by accident hap
poned 10 sniff at the open end of
that limb and had smolled them.
I'VE ought to move along"
squoaked Danny to Nanny, land we
would do it right way if we only
is. Unless there are good hiding
places not very far apart We are 60
ing TO be in danger"
We are In danger staying right
here" squeakcd Nanny.
True. my dear, quite true" re-
piled Danny. Still, we do not want
to be rash. Well go along just as
soon as opportunity offers"
Opportunity offered that very
night. Reddy Fox had paid his
usual visit and, finding that he
could not surprise Danny and Nanny
had gone off hunting. Danny had
Just poked his head outside for n
look around In the moonlight, when
who should come along but jim
my Skunk. Danny drew back.
Jimmy didn't see him. Jimmy was
ambling along up the Long Lane
quite as If he had made up his mind
to go somewhere In particular.
Come, Nanny" whispered Danny,
and stole out behind Jimmy Skunk.
Now, you know Jimmy is a slow
traveller. mean by that he never
hurries. He ambes along in the
most leisurely way. This just suited
Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse.
II made it easy for their short legs
to keep up. They we're following
Jimmy Skunk. Jimmy didn't know
II, Had he known it he probably
would have waited for them. In
fact. he might have gone TO meet
them. Jimmy likes a Mouse for
dinner by way OF change now and
then. That Is why Danny and Nan
ny didn't catch up with him. But
they took pains to keep as near him
: as they could without being dis
: covered by Jimmy.
Danny chuckled. 1t was a funny,
sQueaky little chuckle. Jimmy is
, protecting us and doesn't know it, u
; said he. " don't fear any one else
as long as can keep as near to
Jimmy Skunk as this That is the
! beauty OF being respected by every
l body. Everybody who secs Jimmy
( keeps at a respectful distance. II
Reddy Fox should happen along he
would be most polite. I do hope
E Jimmy will keep right on going W
s 10 Farmer Browns. We'll be sure
S TO get there safely II he does"
e SO Danny and Nanny Meadow
S Mouse followed in the steps of jim
Y my skunk and Jimmy know nothing
S at all about Il.
/, copyright, 1925, by T W. Burgess
The next story: "Reddy's Difficult.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

there IL danger around me, not
toll anybody and II do go away
and you not hear from me for
three wcrke, you go TO Missee
Graham on Long Island. you work
FOR her; never leave her. never
take money from her for work.
put much money IN bank for you,
Leo Chow, so you no need work
rest Of your life, except for Missee
GrHha,n tell you things now,
you not 10 tell ill you know !
dead. Thrn YOU give 10 Missee Ora
ham II Mssce Graham remember
this ! tell her before, then she
know why Lee Chow not go Tyn-
dan, why he came straight here 10
Miss" Graham"
Look for Fanny Powell"
! listened hreathleGsly TO the
sing-song recital. with cadence OF
mournfulnoss in It's monotony, as
II ! had not heard the same thing
from the lips Of the Chinese when
he first told me OF Hugh Grant
lands disappearance. could not
understand the unfathomable rsy-
chology Of the Oriental mind, but
know that he would refrain from
searching for the master he wor-
shipped because by doing so he
. would dlsobey that masters COM
n,oD1 Vet ho wac tacitiy acCcni
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
NOW 60 ON WITH THE STORY

"Shall We confer" asked Billy
grilnly as they reached the second
floor.
"Oh. what's the mseo" cried Con-
stance with a tragic gesture. "Fd
fly out of the window, II could But
We're in for It. We might have
known something awful would hap
pen. We ought 10 have been firm
and refused TO have. party, Blu,
what can We do? He's gone and in
vited lot Of our friends and we've
simply got to receive them. Hustle
into your clothes, Alice. Wear the
pink. III let Matilda help you; III
manage without her. Move now,
Billy. and don't spend half an hour
with your tie, Remember that we're
iall TO he publicly executed at seven
thirty"
In spite Of these admonitions the
three Brookes we're late al dinner,
and after a hasty meal they retreat
ed upsta airs again for further saror-
ial attentions. It was long past sew
cn-thirty when Constance descended
10 the main floor. She vas just In
time to see the front door close on a
couple in evening dress. They we're
going out!
i Constance paused in the han at
the foot of the staircase. She Was a
radiant figure, but she did not feel
radiant. She felt that the elevator
was dropping again.
gurgling noise close beside her
caused her 10 turn sharply, and she
beheld a young man with a hand
Ikorchicf to his face, shaken
with violent paroXysm Of coughing
1t was Tommy Treadwell.
"Hel-hello, C-Connic,' he gasped
AL"
He strangled again.
"Why, Tom, what in the world !.
the matter?" demanded Constance
in genuine alarm.
"EX-cXcuse me. Il
Once more a spasm took charge 0
him. and Constance began TO pount
him energctically on the back. Ate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

Danny and Nanny Meadow
Mouse We're wise enough to know
when they were we'll Off. You know
they were on their way from the
Green Meadows up TO Farmer
Browns to spend the winter in his
barn. There was no particular hur-
ny about getting there. Winter vas
still some way off. SO they could
afford to take their time. That hol-
low limb in the Long Lane in which
Danny and Nanny had found safety
from Black Pussy the Cat was an
excellent place In which to stay a
while. So they decided they would
stay, at least until Black Pussy had
left and the way seemed clear. Black
Pussy hung around the rest Of that
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

In tu.-" laws cr coal shortages
- aourI ~. vrr 'or You 20 huN
am aer sitter Tno rost Of The sifr"t
auI thu rmr spent i'm sitting Tho
asn,y viii he paid 10y 'h" arg
amount o. coal that you will hr
,hIo 10 rescue from this ash heap.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
EIGIN HERE TODAY

John ". Brooke. widoWer ana
hardware maGnatc, leaving the city
FOR Two months, arraugcs with IA
firm Of efficiency engineers to man
age his home, He fails TO tell his
grown children, Constance, Billy and
Alice, about This unusual arrange
mont. They find out al about 1t,
however, when
II, Hedge, assigned 10 the Job,
takes complete control OF the Brooke
household, makes John VS. suite
his own and turns the library into an
office. Hedge refused to have n
Christmas tree because they are In
efficient" but has rnlented 10 the
extent OF arranging for a How Year
party. The "chiIdr.n" are surpris-
Cd into action when on the evening
Of the party they arrive home it,
tie before seven o'clock 10 find
Hedge In evening dress. He tells
them that the guests have been in
vitcd for 1870 instead of the custom
AIRY $50. The "children" make a
rush for their dressing rooms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

Gold brocades and lanes make
most exotic evening gowns, par
ticularly when banded with rich fur
or jeweled with bright colored
stones.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
Silk Ensembles shown

The silk ensemble is prominent in
fail fashions, the most popular silks
being the bengalines and heavy
ribbed wcaves, combined with crepe
de chine or lighter weight silk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
The EgE-Rcatrr

Never let the egg-beatcr soak in
water after you have finished using
it. Wash 1t at once and get it 20
dry. The water will draw the oil
from the gears and make the besler
useless.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
1'ossip's Corner


The majority Of winter coats have
fur collars and fur bands on them,
Often the fur is applied in small
bands or patches instead Of in the
regulation manner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

Il don't care if I've got hydropho-
bja. you'll not stick that thing down
my throat
"Uh-huh. Nose, throat, tonsils---
tn" whole works"
Constance stared at him in unbe.
lief.
Had my lungs tested and my
heart listened TO, Just like ! was
joining the army"
"Tom."
Honest. And they put down my
age, and who was to be notified
who did this thng?"
THE doctor. He's all dressed in
white. and he's got a nurse With him
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06
COLDS
"Pape's Cold Compound"
Breaks a Cold Right Up

Take tWo tablets
every three hours
until three doses are
taken. The first dose
always gives relief
the second and thir,
4 SOS completely
break up the cold.
Pleasant and safe tu
take. Contains NJ
quininc or opiatrs
Millions use "Papo
{, oil d COMPOUND.
Price, thirty five
cents. Druggists gu
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06


HORIZONTAL,
Dad.
4. Human upper limbs
s. Is sick,
II, Hotel landlords
IA, Either's LITTLE nal
lf. To unite.
II. TO deyour,
Is, To accomnlisl,
10. Row of seats in church
Il. Commander.
"a. Meadow.
IS. Male cat.
q. Winter carriages.
IS. Opening.
20, Disease TO which infants ,r.
suscentihIe
81. preuosition of nossnssion
So. Tissues containing metal,
"a. Behold
IS. One who savcs.
80. Nav.
30. Half an EN-.
40. Diving from immersion.
Al. First note in scale.
AZ, Smallest surface on a dian 1nd.
A, Force producing hyrnotism
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

IN" silk scarf has rival i'm tho
WOOL model that is Just As colortul
and decorative As Urn AS being
much Warmrr and more Ia keeping
with The season. This ons has col
orful peasant embroidery at the
hem and wide wool fringe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

This is one days chapter OF the
story Of Miles Standish. Children
Who save the paper dolls every day
can act out the story with the dolls.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

guests, This took place in the din
ing room, where numerous CAMP
chairs had been arranged in soldirr.
~ rows along the walls.
NEXT CHAPTER: Constance
plans TO cIOpc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-06

The next story: "Reddy's Difficult
ty."
New Britain herald., 1925-12-12
OF the total had been shot down By
German anti-aircraft guns.
WATER SUPPLY IMPAIRED
Ice In Penobscot River Liable to
shut of Source for Bangor.
Cutter to Clear Passage.

Boston, Dec, ~ up -- Coast
guard headquarters here today
ordered the cutter Ossipee, now in
Nova Scotia waters, 10 proceed ms
soon as possible TO Bangor, Me-.
where ice jams in the Penobscot
river threaten TO shut off the water
supply of the city, A call for ass
sistance from Bangor authorities
received yesterday found the coast
guard with no vessels Immediately
available for ice-breaking.
The Tampa was called out last
night on relief errand, and the
Ossipee was in Canadian waters
for the purpose of towing a new
coast guard boat to Boston.
The Ossipee was due 10 sail to-
day and will be diverted to Ban
gor.
Floating ice in the renobscot
TANNED between the city water.
waterworks dam at the head Of
navigation and bridges a mile be-
low. forcing the river back upon
the dam and putting the water
power wheels out OF commission.
A steam pump remained the only
water supply source. The coast
guard cutter will attempt to break
the Ice Jam and clear the river,