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New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
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John ". Brooke, widower and hardware masnate, leaves the city after arranging with firm Of ef- fciency engineers to operate his home. This without the knowledge Of his three grown children. Con stance, Billy and Alice. It isn't un. til
 H. Hedge, efficiency engineer, as- sumes control Of the Brooke house. hold, that they realize the full sig nincance of the stringent situation that their father has wished upon them. Constance, feeling that mar riage to 4 man who sdores her but whom she does not love, is better than another six weeks in the same house with Hedge, decides 10 elope,
 She is stealing down ths back stairway on New Years morning when she trips and falls into the arms Of Hedge. When she recovers her breath sufficiently she orders hin, to let her go.
 NV" So o.N "ilH IuIJ SloHI
 Not until you let me go," an- swered the efficiency man. And then maybe"
 With a little cry of dismay she disengsged her arms from his neck.
 Let me go." she repeated.
 Temporarily or permanently" he asked with great deliberation.
 "B-both."
 H. Hedge shook his head sadly.
 T never could do two things at even to try"
 "Please-pleass""
 Tn that case, temporarily he once" he said, Its unscientifc declared, as he reluctantly with drew the arn, that held her close.
 Constance's cheeks were fiery: she prayed that the gloom Of the back stairs rendered all colors neu- tral.
 Thank you--for catching me"
 Out in the courtyard stood a roadster the engine idling wheezi- ly. Tommy Treadwell was standing beside f, nervously tapping on a fender. His eyes lighted with hap piness as he sighted the furred figure of Constance and he sprang forward to assist with the grip.
 You dear old brick" he cried.
 Morning, Tommy" said Con- stance.
 Tommy had seized the grip and swung 1t up on the baggage car rier in the rear, where he began an adjustment of the straps. Mean- time, Constance stepped in and set tied herself neryously in one of the bucket seats.
 The efficiency man arrived in the courtyard while Tommy was still working at the grip. As Constance sighted him. she observed with sinking heart that he was clothed in one of his ominous calms.
 Good morning." he said, as he walked across the open space.
 Constance palcd slightly and did not answer. Tommy Treadwell fumbled t,friousIy at a strap and said nothing.
 Hedge reached the side of the car, leaned over, pressed a button on the dash and turned off the ig- milton. The engine stopped.
 You let that car alone" called Tommy angrily.
 "All right; I vill,' said ths effi- cicncy man, stepping back pace and eyoing Constance.
 Tommy finished with the grip
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and came around to the sid. of the

and came around to the side of the car.
 "Weil'" asked Hedge.
 "Well7" echoed Tommy.
 Whats the idea?"
 The elopers exchanged swift glances and Tommy became em- boldened.
 Well, If it'll give you any satis- faction 10 know" he announced, Connie and are going 10 be mar
 You surprise me-" said the et. fciency man. T thought we had concluded that matter last night"
 You thought wrong, It's all set tied"
 True; its settled. Miss Brooke is not going to marry you"
 Tommy flashed dull red and there was fighting look in his eye.
 Are you, Miss Brooke ," asked Hedge.
 Constance compressed her lipt and nodded.
 Which shows how error will persist" said tho efficiency man apparently talking 10 himself. He stepped around to the real Of the car, unloosed a strap witt deft motion. and swung Con, stances grip to the pavement.
 You may as well aight. Nils. Brooke" he said.
 Tommy Treadwell cprang for. ward and confronted him across the grip.
 You'd better keep out of this, he said grimly.
 Tommy was quite a large young man, fully as large as Billy Brooke He was taller than the efficiency man, and wider. But H. Hedge did not appear to be observant ot Tommy's bulk just at that instant He was looking only as his eyes.
 T can't keep out of it." he sait simply. Tt happens to be my duty to stay in it. Go in the house, Nils! Brooke"
 Constance remained immovablt in her seat and maintained silence
 You're the one that's going fir the house." announced Tommy clenching his fists, And maybe they'll carry you in, If you don't get out Of here in about ten sec. onds."
 I'm sorry you feel that wa, about it," said Hedge.
 Well, if you're sorry. beat it. Il you don't therell be trouble"
 Trouble? I'm sure there will bt no trouble"
 The efficiency man spoke in 6 deprecatory tone.
 T see that I've got 10 lick you, observed Tommy Treadwell, and there was no reluctance in his voice or manner
 I'm afraid you'll have to-"
 Constance, who had listened to this colloquy with her face averted now turned and bestowed curl. ous glance upon the efficiency man If she expected to see his dark hair bristling and his eyes snap ping. she was disappointed. He looked exactly as he always did ir the library. She looked at Tommy He was hristling beautifully.
 Here goes" said Tommy.
 The efficiency man nodded.
 Tommy Treadwell let fly with his right arm straight from the shoulder. Hedge did not have his hands up, but somehow the blow missed him entirely Perhaps it
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No More Piles
Thousands Bless Dr. Leonharlt, the Physician Who Discovered This
 Common Sense Remedy

r. you think that the surgeon s knife is the only method of escape from the misery of piles, it's because you haven't heard Of the new treat mont as nr. Lconhardts HEM ROID.
 This Doctor's treatment Is in ternal. By experimenting for years he discovered the exact cause Of piles and then went further and com pounded remedy that would re- move the cause.
 Dr. Leonhardt wants every suffer er 10 bcneht by his discovery and so that there will be no doubling or delay all druggists are authorized 10 SaIl HEM-ROID with guarantee that it will do as stated or money back.
 On that honorable basis every suf- '"rer should secure a package of Dr Leonharlt's HEM-ROID today.
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BETTER THAN CALQMEL
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets
 are a Harmless Substitute

pr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the s,b. stitute for calomel-are a mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost instantaneous. These little olive colored tablets are the result of Dr Edwards determination not to treat liver and bowel complaintsVith calomel.
 The pleasant little tablets dotbe rood that calomel does. but have no bad sfter effects. They don't iniure the teeth ike strong liquids or calomel. They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct 1t. Why cure the liver at the expense of the teeth? Calomel sometimes plavs havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not to take calomei Let Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets take its place.
 Headaches, "dullness" and that law feeling come from constipation and a disordered liver. Take Dr Edwards Olive Tablets when you feel "lory" and heavy" They clear" clouded hrain and "psrk up" the spirits. l5c and 3Oc.
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over to a pile Of old boards just back of Farmer Browns corncrib. One of these boards had been thrown carelessly on the pile so that one end touched the corncrib. The latter, you know, is a sort of little house on stone posts and made with cracks between the boards for the air 10 get in. The stone posts are to keep mice from climbing up.
 Danny and Nanny scrambled up on the pile of boards, Then Danny led the way along the board that touched the corncrb and right in between two of the boards of inc corncrib. "There!" squeaked Dan ny. Have you ever seen so much corn in all your lite""
 Nanny confessed that she never had. That little house was piled full In fact, there was so much Of 1t it was hard to get around. Nan ny became as excited as Danny. Wen live right here!" she cried. All we'll have 10 do is to eat and sleep. We won't have to hunt for single mouthful. Wen be the richest Meadow Mice in the world Yes, sir, we'll be the richest Meadow Mice in the world. l do hope that nobody else will find this. We must look for a place 10 make our nest"
 So Danny and Nanny began 10 look for place in which 10 make their nest. By working hard they finally found big enough place in amongst the ears of corn, And then they began 10 look for something 10, make the nest Of. But there was nothing in that corncrib to make nest of. There wasn't thing there but ears of corn from which the husks had been stripped.
 "0h, dear" said Nanny, Wen have 10 go outside to get some- thing to make our nest of"
 Never mind" said Danny. There is plenty Of grass outside and as long as we haven't got 10 work for our food this winter il certainly won't hurt us to dc lit tie work to get a comfortable bed"
 So Danny and Nanny made many trips down 10 the ground and back again with grass so as to have a nice, comfortable nest. At last it was done. Now" said Nanny, with a little sigh of pure happiness. "We can eat and sleep and sleep and eat without a thing In all the Great World 10 worry about. Isn't 1t wonderful, Danny"
 Copyright. 1925, by T. W.
 Rurgess)
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wonderful discovery. He had gone cut exploring one evening and when he came back he was the most excited Meadow Mouse that ever lived.
 Nanny" he cried. "I know now where we are going to live. I have found most wonderful place. There is food enough there 10 last us as long as VIC live. We will never again have 10 hunt for food" !"
 Nanny looked doubtful. You said the same thing that time we made our home in q cornshock down in Farmer Browns cornfeld. There was corn enough there 10 last for ever and ever, but you remem- Der it was all carried away"
 '1 remember" said Danny. But do you know, Nanny. I believe l have found the very place 1t was carried 10. Never in all your life have you seen so much corn in one place. Come with me"
 l. was night. Danny led the way
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Br~ukfast-Chtllcd apple sauce, rar,aL thin cream, crisp broil"d ha- rou. whole vh"a toaSf milk. rof- I,,.
 lnun,r-Tos' roast o| h"cf hoi.,l l,otu'ocs stuffed pepper salad, can 1rri pears. ou,.-,ug oako. graham bread mill., coffee.
 Th"st. m"uus Hr" planned 10 mak" as srnali hol. in ttc housekeeping auouaroo as r">>iil. and a' rh' sau- ruur tnrmsh ahoh@olne n in- tcr,stmg dishes. WiiH inc exception of the dinner salad and 'he cak" which is highly sp,ocd tuldr"u til" years of age may lao sor',d the meals as suggested.
 stuffed Pepper salad
 One-half rup finely chopped pea nuts. cup chopped rrIory. 3 small green peppers l'n uch dressing.
 .It 1in k, alour cups Of pea nuts in 'hr sl,Il to 1Hak, l-2 cup chopped mus The r Irrv should hr washed scrape,l and cut In tiny pieces ar chopped. Lot stand in ire water for two hours Drain and dry
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Letter from Priscilla Bradford f Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott
My Dear Mary

My Dear Mary;
 It has been over q year since l have hearl from you directly and i've often wondered if you ever thought of your old friend pris' cila.
 Of course, the newspapers have told us all about John and Johns wife. He certainly married into a rich family when he married Les lie, diln't he" IL is no wonder that, knowing the wealth of inc 1Iamiltons, he would pas6 up all his old neighbors for chance to marry into such financial soceity.
 How does it seem 10 be always in Inc newspapers" l can remem- hGr when you thought jt was q disgrace 10 have your name in our little local sheet, but now the name of John Alden Prescott has figured in all sorts of exciting and more or less dubious news items. Why, "vru, almost a column was given over to the birth of Lcslie's child which was described with shocking frHnkncSs.
 The death of Miss Ellington, the loss of Loslies diamond, with the parties given by Leslie and those gt>,n for her, accm to have made history for your 'amily. am not quite sure, however, if it. is the kind | would like 10 have about mine.
 You have been SO busy sup pose # haa been QUIt" easy to for got all your friends in this sleepy oII town and | would have all lowed myself 10 rest in the oh- liyion to which you consigned us. if had not mot a man the other day who was suro that he knew you and who. | am sure, does not know you at all. The gentleman is
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Hal Meredith Speaks Mcaningly of
 Reno


 Reno
 You must have seen how 1t IS with Katherine and me" Dr. Mere diths rich voice was less carefully modulated than usual There was a husky almost pleading note in it, which betrayed hts emotional stress, But something within mo rose in Instant protest against the assumption Of his words.
 Tt is not very hard to see your state Of mind," said, but realyl. I have noticed nothing out of the ordinary in tho attitude of my cousins wife"
 He was silent for several sec ends, and l knew from the sudden jump of the car that he instinctive- ly had pressed his foot against the accelerator. Then 10 my surprise and annoyance, he gave a short amused laugh. and adjusted the hand gas lever to a speed Of about fifteen miles an hour.
 "There,' he calculated. That's comparatively about the same trick as tying the reins about the dashboard But" with an intona- lion of mischief, T promise you I shan't attempt letting the ma chine drive itself"
 You have something 10 say 10 me concerning Katherine" I in- terposed hurriedly too hastily, I realized as his amused laugh sounded again.
 T assure you I'm guaranteed 10 stand without hitching." he said, and I scored myself savagely for permitting him 10 see that his ba- dinage had disturbed me in the least. I think that he saw my dis taste for his raillery, for his next words were invested with the se- fiousncss which had characterized his first appeal concerning Kath- crime.
 "IS She Happy"
 You were justified in rebuklng me just now for assuming that Katherine shared my state of mind" he said. But even if she is your cousins wife, with you nat nrally prejudiced by that relation ship, can you assure me from your honest conviction that she is happy in her marriagc?"
 faced the question squarely, an! knew that If I gave him an honest answer it would be nega- live one. There was no question of Inc deep abiding affection between my brother-cousin and his wife, vet l knew no one better-how kathorinG's winsome, laughter-lov- ing nature was being crushed be- meath the juggernaut of Jacks sombre. unbending dignity and his archaic ideas concerning women.
 What Would It Avail You?"
 My brother-cousin is my only living relative on my mothers side. Indeed. besides my father and my son. he is all the blood kin l have.
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that she had been thinking Of him but he was also dumb with misery at the task which was before him. She led him into the house and told him how lonesome she had been and how she had been longing for England.
 John Alden answered, You are tender and trusting and need some one 70 lean on. And I bring you an offer of marriage from a good man and trNc -- Miles Standish, tho captain Of Plymouth"
 CPriscllla's hair should be golden and her eyes blue. Make her sim po Puritan dress pale lavender with darker collar and cuffs.) Copyright, 1925, Associated Edi'
 tors. Inc.
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fort. You do not box efficiently. Tn the first place, you should not swing at all. It causes the fist to travel in an arc, rather than in the shortest way. Observe you miss cd me again."
 Tommy, indeed, had, and nearly lost his balance.
 "Furthermore," added H. Hedge, as he side-stepped fresh yoley, when you use the straight blow, you start it too low and too far back. You are prodigal with mus cuar effort, for which you do not obtain sufficient return, save in the form of exercise. Observe again. You should not start an uppercut from the ground; 1t takes too long. Don't start it below the waist"
 Tommy, breathing now in gasps, charged again,
 Your footwork is bad" contin- ped the efficiency man. You travel a great distance, but you do not arrive. I don't wish to be rude, but it is my duty 10 say that you are clumsy. You are mastodonic, 1t is true; but the mastodon Is an extinct animal. Why be extinct?"
 Tommy was missing more ob- viously than ever. He was tired.
 Now, if l can, let me illustrate an efficient blow" said H. Hedge. 'The truly efficient blow is con- ceiy"d with deliberate purpose and executed with due economy. It travels the shortest possible dis tancG and, theoretically, carries with if the exact amount of neces- sary power. It may be delivered with either hand. In this case, we will assume that 1t is to be deliv- cred with the left. Thus"
 The quick eye of Constance Brooke noted q fleeting and sur prising change in the face of the efficiency man. It had been impas- siye until now. But as he said thus" his jaw frightened, and his forehead contracted in a scowl that frightened her. His fist came from nowhere. but 1t landed somewhere. and his body was following it. Tommy Treadwell, already wab- bling from his own efforts, turned halfway around, staggered, and fell flat on his face.
 Constance uttered a cry and GOV cred her eyes.
 For an instant Tommy groped at the pavement; then began 10 arise uncertainty.
 Don't make me do it again." said the efficiency man in a changed voice. You haven't got d chance"
 Tommy, however was not satis- fled. He wheeled as he reached an erect position and closed in. So H. Hedge, again with the sudden scowl on his face, did it once more.
 This time Tommy was longer in arising, and when he did it was to sit on the running board of the car and rest his head in his hands.
 Now, if you please, Miss Brooke" said Hedge quietly. as he picked up her grip.
 Constance, still ayerting her eyes, suddenly sprang from the car and dashed into the house, wher" she ran madly upstairs. half choked with hysterical sobs. The efficiency man looked at the crest fallen knight on the running board and shook his head slowly.
 Sorry if I hurt you, old man." lls said. But, really, you mustn't try 10 marry Miss Brooke"
 Then he, too, disappeared info the house. ReN5IHTWW
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This is the beginning of the sec ond week of the story of Niles Standish. Did you cut out all the paper dolls last week? If you cut them out and save them every day by Thanksgiving you will have a whole set Of Puritan dolls.
 The hum of Priscillas wheel stopped and she came out 10 meet John Alden. T knew it was you when heard your step" she said, flor I was thinking of you"
 Alden could think of nothing 10 say He was dumb with delight
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between towels. >Combine nuts and celery, cover with French dressing and let stand in cold place for hour Wash peppers, cut in halves long'hwisr and r,moNn seeds and pith. Fin with celery mixture and serve on he'd of lettuce.
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the brother of the people 10 whom you rented your house, His name is Mir. Orson Gibson,
 I don't know whether you know it or not but the Gibsons have made themselves well liked here. They are most conservative and stable people. just the kind that we who have lived here all our lives are pleased 10 sec make our little town their home. The other eve ming Mir. and Mrs. Gibson gave 8 little party 10 introduce their brother to their friends in the vil- lage. Naturally your name came up as all your old neighbors were wondering if you would ever come back or if you would conclude that we had grown foo old-fashioned for you.
 "What did you say the lady's name was?" asked Mr. Orson Gib- son. T met a Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott at Atlantic City this sum- mcr and I was told that she was the mother of Mir. John Alden Prcscott who married the inn mensely wealthy Leslie Hamilton of Pittsburgh"
 or course. I described you to him, but he didn't seem 10 recog- nize the description at all,
 He said, The woman I know by the name Of Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott is very good looking and although I think her hair Is touch- cd up a little with henna, I am sure it is very much more charm ing than Is the partly gray head of the austere lady you have de- scrihed.'
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service.
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New Britain herald., 1925-11-09
The Richest Meadow Mice Fly Thornton w. Burgess

Riches are with trouble fraught. Nothing truer e'cr was taught.
 Danny Meadow Mouse.
 For a week Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse lived under the awstack in Farmer Browns 1ooryard. It was a very comforta- hle place for little people like them. Meanwhile they were trying 10 decide where to spend the win ter. They had intended 10 go di- rect 10 Farmer Browns barn, but while they were staying under the strawstack Danny had made
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1, Recedes,
 2. Every.
 8. Chain of rocks near the sur
 face of the waters edge. 5, Paid publicity. 6, Thermometer division. {. Tiny golf mound. <. Correlative of either. 2. To value. 10. Eon. II, To relate. 15. Valley. IS, A unit of speech. 17. Harmonized. 1a. Digits of the feet. 2l, Wing part of a seed. %. Gait. 23. Lathered. 20. Resistance measuring devices
 felec.) 2e. One who copies another's sig
 nature. 27. Stain. 2S. Plot. 30, To scrutinize. 3l. Dark red vegetable. 35. Exist. 37. sharpen a razor, 3S. Interior. 40. To liquefy. 4. To Disencumber. 4S. To declaim extravs gantly. A. Step. 45. Nenomoue snakes. 4f. Semi precious stone, 4S. To classify. 49. Employer. 51. Meadow. 52. To ventilate, 54. Beverage. h6. Masculine pronoun. 51. Point of compass.
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Almost all the words used in this crossword puzzle are words you use In daily conversation.
 HORIZONTAL 1. Organ of hearing. {, Constituent. g. To soak flax, l2, Lost blood. 1t. Elk. IS, Merchandise. IS; To cry as a sheep. IS. Point of compass. 1e. To add, 20, To stay on the surface of
 water. 22. Bruise. 24. Joined the army voluntarily. 27 To steep in liquid. 29. Ernes. 30. To Cry, 32. Became wan 34. To tear 35. Measure of area. 36 Delicately colorel jewel. %7 Possessed $S Icon. 39. Two fves. 4n. New. 42. Fishing bag. 43. Renovating. 46. Auction, ~. Thoughts, 50. To slope. 52. Measure of area, 5%. Crowds in. violent action. 55. Saucy. 56. Hastens. 5S. Largest plant, 59. Sorrowful. so. More concise. 6i. Sailor.
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TOMORROW - Letter from Priscilla Bradford to Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott,
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Next Chapter: Constance turns secretary.
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The next story: Too Much of a Good Thing
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-30
MURDER IS CHARGED
AS PROBE REOPENS

Charges Of murder were filed
against Anton Martinez, in connection
with the death of Dario Rodriguez,
following a fight in Milan Square a:
] 20 a. m, September 3. The muir
der charge was filed in Justice Ben
Fisks court, By Deputy Sheriff Sam
James. Tuesday.
Suffering from a small wound in the
left side of his back, Rodriguez was
given first aid at the Robert y. Greel
Hospital, following the fight. He was
found dead at his home shortly after
leaving the hospital. Doctors ex-
aiming the body, declared he had
died from drinking poison liquor.
After ROdriguez's death, Martinez
was arrested BY city police, but later
released on the doctors statement ps
to the cause Of ROdrisuez's death.
Holding that a man connected With
the death Of another could not be re-
leased on a physicians word. the in
yestigation was reOpened by Chit
Deputy Sheriff Alphonso Newton. Dur.
ing an investigation made by Deputy
James, Martinez is alleged To have ad.
mitted having an affray with Rodri.
guez and stabbing him with a knife
to the officer. Murder charges were
filed against MARTINEZ 50 that tn?
grand jury can make a thorough in
yesugation Of ROdriguez's death.