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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27
PONZI BEGS FOR FUNDS
TO FIGHT EXTRACTION
Former Financial Wizard Sends
Out Chain Letter, Saying "It
May Bring You Luck"
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, July 27.-An endless
chain letter appealing for funds is
the latest move of Charles Ponzi,
one time financial wizard, in his fight
against extradition from Houston,
Tex, to begin a seven-year sentence
here as a common and notorious
thief
The letter, carrying the postscript
Don't destroy this. Mail 1t or pass
it along 1t may bring you luck, :"
contains an additional plea for
letters or kilograms to Gov. Ferguson
of Texas, urging her not to sign ex-
tradition papers for my return to
Massachusetts,.
mo amount is too small" Ponzi
writes. eff receipt Is desired it will
be mailed to you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27
JUICE OF LEMON
WHlTENS SKIN

The only harm
less way to bleach
the skin white 10
to mix the juice
of two lemons
with three ounces
of Orch ard
White, which any
druggist will sup
ply for a few
renta Shokn yyo1l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27
Cotton
Pajan'as
Reduced

Cotton crepes, broadcloths,
dimity and novelty cotton pa
jamas, smartly tailored-some
with short, others long, sleeves.
Trimmed with contrasting Dor
ders, silk frogs and fancy
braids. Priced as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27

-$11.95 to 1885 values. offered
for Clearance at a real reduc-
ton. They are made of fine
net combined with lace inser-
ton and are finished with lace
or net ruffies. Sizes SO to Al
though not each size in each
style.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27

Here is a bargain in the
Clearance which will appeal to
every housewife. Porcelain
top, enameled drop-leaf Kitchen
Tables, AZ inches in width.
First time ever shown in Wash
ington-get one in this sale at
the big reduction.
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-27

An assortment of good quail
ity White Linen Handker-
chiefs, finished with H-inch
hens. They are a real value
in the Clearance, and one you
should not miss.
Kann's-Street Floor.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Menus for the Family
(By Sister Mary)


 Breakfast-Stewed dried apricots, cereal, thin cream. codtish balls. rye bread toasted, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon--Minced lamb on toast, lettuce sandwiches, prunes stuffed with peanut butter. milk, tea.
 Dinner-Clear soup, toasted crack CTS, baked halibut steaks, stuffed beets, endive with Thousand Island dressing, frozen pudding, sponge cake, whole wheat bread, milk, cof- fee
 This dinner menu is quite as satis- factory for guests as for the tmme- diate family. A bread stuffing is used with the steaks so unless small chill dren must be served potatoes are un- necessary.
 A frozen dessert is always the best work because it requires no attention during the preparation of the meal nor last minute fussing to serve,
 Frozen Pudding
 One and one-half cups orange juice, 1-2 cup lemon juice, 1 table spoon granulated gelatine, 4 table spoons cold water, 1 1-2 cups pow dered sugar, 3-4 cup shredded al- monds, l teaspoc vanilla, 2 cups vhipping cream. few grains salt
 Let gelatine stand in cold water for ten minutes. Dissolve over hot water and stir into orange and lemon juice. Add half the sugar and let stand until sugar is dissolved. stir ing frequently. Bl3nch almonds and brown in moderate oven before shredding. Wien g -ar is dissolved turn the mixture into mold and let stand ur.l beginning to jelly. Whip cream until stiff, adding remaining sugar. nuts. vanilla and salt. Fold into the jelly mixture. Cover mold and pack in three Tarts ice to one part ice cream salt. Let stand three hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness
BY DR. HUGH s. CUMMING Surgeon General, United states
 Pmhlir Hrnlih ScrNirc

hIJlit AiN tiiAti s''A hiNNs
 The skin of the body is made up Of two very distinct layers. Erysipe- las is an inflammation occurring in the deeper layer Of the skin.
 There are certain causes of this condition which operate indirectly and which for our purposes may be called contributing or predisposing causes. They are not what we would call immediate or direct causes.
 Among the contributing causes listed by competent authorities We find such influences as addiction to alcohol, kidney disease, diabetes and debility from any cause.
 The disease is prone to occur when there are wounds or scratches even in healthy persons, particularly when those are not properly treated,
 The face is not infrequently tho seat of erysiprlas though it may oc- eur on any part Of the body. It is no, uncommon for the same person to experience several different at- tacks or facial erysipelas.
 IL must not DC IOTEotltH that tillh disease is contagious, and can be carried by a third person. who may not himself suffer from the disease.
 Before the days Of modern surg cry, it was not uncommon for those who were treating cases Of erysipelas 10 carry the infection on their tin- gers from one surgical case to an- other in dressing wounds. Such a procedure would be a disgrace at the present time.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

Jimmy's tail. you usually can tell just how near to trouble you are.
 It was that tail that had taken all the brag out of Johnny Chuck. He no longer felt like boasting. His one desire was to be polite to Jim my Skunk and then get away. So he told Jimmy that he had decided not to go any farther in that direc- ton. Turning about. he started up the little path. When he looked back over his shoulder he saw that Jimmy Skunk was coming along, too. You know what Johnny Chuck wanted to do? He wanted to run. Yes, sir, he did so, But his pride wouldn't let him run, So he did his best to walk fact, But being short-legged and heavy, he couldn't walk fast and Jimmy Skunk, who never likes to hurry, kept along just foot or two behind him without any trouble So it was that Reddy Fox, hurrying down that same little path, almost ran into Johnny Chuck
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Ouicksands of Love
 Adele Garrisons New Phase of
 -RepeIations Of q Wife

told me that you were going 70 spend the daylight hours of this week there in refreshing your mem- ory' on the subject Of mediaeval lore"
 He smiled quizzically as he drawl- ed out the phrase so beloved Of trial attorneys, and there was something so boyishly mirthful in his look that I found myself returning the smile.
 Tt has been the most enjoyable week Of many years" l told him enthusiastically and truthtully."
 Il Must Crave Your Forgiveness"
 "Thcre speaks the true student" he said, and there was even more approval in his eyes than in his voice. I found myself suddenly abashed at his commendation, for l knew that it was something other than the selfless ardent flame of the student which had so illuminated my hours Of delying into the books of the Library. The thought that pos sibly l might realize long-sup- pressed ambition. and vague fanCi- ful speculations concerning the very man with whom l was talking these were the brilliantly colored Christmas tree lights which had turned my work into play.
 But I must crave your forgive ness" Mir. Neritzen added with an abruptness which I guessed was for eign 10 his usually careful, leisured speech.
 For what, pray?" I asked, gen timely surprised.
 For appearing even in jest to cast an aspersion upon your mem ory powers. Mrs. Underwood tells me that you are positively uncanny in your ability to file things away in your brain. She says that you are able 10 unlock any compartment at any given second and bring out any item you ever have put away in it." ! Copyright, 1928, by Newspaper Feature Service, InC)
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
COL. WILLIAMS IS
 LOWERED IN RANK
Officer, Guilty Of Drunkenness
 Dropped Four Points

Washington, May 22 P}-Colonci Alexander Williams of the marine corps, convicted or charges oi drunkenness brought against him by Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler, has been reduced four numbers on the promotion list. The penalty considerably lessens his chance for promotion.
 Secretary Wilbur's approval O the San Diego court martial which conducted the sensational trial ot Colonel Williams was announced late yesterday, placing him twenty second on the promotion list. Out of this list, which contains 35 names, 8 selection board made up of gen cral officers of the corps, neXJ month will name colonels eligible for promotion as vacancies develop in the rank Of hrigadier general.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Snakes and Babies

A rattlesnake bit a woman Of Arizona She slit the wound with q knife to suck out the poison. Her knife slipped and she cut an artery. No help was at hand. She fired shots but no one came 10 help her. Seeing that death from bleeding was near, and fearing that her little chill dren would die Of starvation before their father returned, she shot them and herself.
 Some senators and congressman are still growing over the national maternity appropriation which. un- der the Sheppard -Towner law, spends hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly to protect American women living in isolated places at time Of maternity.
 No woman in this country today Is so far from scientific aid that this
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
ON POLICE RIOIIER

Joseph Geraci Of 100 Beaver street reported to the police that the back wheel was stolen off hie bicycle as it was standing In front Of his home.
 Mir. Hannon of Andrews, Swift & Co. reported to the police that a tub Of lard fell off a truck al the corner of Allen and Carlton streets last night and someone picked 1t up. Later, the lard was returned
 Frank Monithi Of Clayton report ed that two tires were stolen from his automobile in his barn.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

His face was buried in her neck and he held her tight in his arms as if he never would her go.
 Sylvia felt as if all the stars in the sky had come down and were shin in~ in her heart.
 Gro be Continued).
 Sylvia, with the weakness of woman very much in love, forgives and forgets in order to feel Ranny's' arms about her once more. But why even before the final step, does she think suddenly of the friendliness and dependability of Peter Wilk?
 Does she love Fanny too much? Is ever good to love a man of his type too intensely? In the next in- stallment Ranny and Sylvia start on q tried honeymoon. in which Ran ny seems as deeply in love as Sylvia Will she be able to hold her new found happiness, and will Ranny prove as consta: as he seems?
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Pcarls md Progeny

Speaking of pearls, did you know that the mighty Caesar, attempting to stop race suicide among the rich classes. ruled that no woman under 45 without children might wear pearls! Not so dumb at that!
 President Coolidge might war on race suicide among our own upper classes by ultimating that no woman nnder 45 without children could play bridge or eat bon-bons!
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Gossiip's Corner
Let Her Chewi

It may not be long before ad- yisers Of young girls will be squclched by science when they at tempt to say that mo lady chews gum"
 Chewing gum as an after-treat- ment for tonsiI removal is advocated by London surgeon. He explains that chewing stimulates the secre- ton Of saliva, which, bathing the wounded surfaces, aids in healing.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

before he saw him. They met on turn in the path. Jimmy Skunk was out of sight. although he was right close behind Johnny. Jimmy heard Reddy Fox cxclaim and he heard Johnny Chuck snarl. So Jim my just stepped into the bushes out .of sight.
 Once more Johnny Chuck was all .swelled up with every hair standing on end. But this time he had no big rock at his back. and he knew it. He knew that Reddy Fox would do his best to jump on him from behind. He felt sure that Reddy wouldn't stand up to him and fight him face to face, but he suspected that Reddy would try to get at him from behind. Just the same, he wasn't afraid. Now. there was little open place right there and Reddy Fox began to jump about making little rushes at Johnny Chuck and then jumping to one side. He was doing his best to get Johnny off guard. Johnny had forgotten all about Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy didn't know Jimmy was anywhere about. Suddenly Jimmy stepped out beside Johnny Chuck. You should have seen the face of Reddy Fox. This was more than he had bargained for. He sat down and grinned. He tried to make it a i pleasant grin. Hello. Jimmy Skunk" said he. T was just having little fun with Johnny Chuck. We were just fooling, weren't we, Johnny?' Johnny merely growled.
 Its a nice day. Reddy," said Jimmy Skunk. strolling forward and lifting his tail ever so little.
 Reddy kept his eyes on that tall 'Yes," said he, "it's very nict day" and backed up little.
 q thought of coming to call or you and paying my respects" saic Jimmy Skunk, still moving forward and lifting his tail a little higher
 T am sure I should be delighted to have you," said Reddy, backini up & little more and watching tha tail of Jimmy's rise ever so little.
 I'm glad" said Jimmy Skunk, that you didn't mean any harm t Johnny Chuck. I was a little afrai, you did when I first saw you" Ant
 Jimmy's tail went a little higher.
 "Oh, mol" exclaimed Reddy. q
 wouldn't hurt Johnny Chuck for tn
 world. Aren't you carrying you
 tail rather high, Jimmy Skunk?"
 Not in the presence of one wh
 has such a handsome tail of hi
 own," replied Jimmy politely, an lifted his tail little higher. Copyright, 1926, by T. w. Burgess , The next story: "The Sudden Er ' oo Onmpnf h
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
GHOSTS OF KISSES.

Tn the year that I have lived, " continued this brilliant speaker, T have found that only happy mar riages are possible when the wife does the thing her husband wants her to do just as she must obey her boss in an office or store. The women Of the new generation do not seem to think the game is worth the candle"
 Tonight I knew that I did not want to settle down to married life.
 4 woman cannot be free after she is married. She must live up to the rules and obey her boss, and, unlike a business life, she cannot get out Of her job by just resgning,
 I wanted to have some experience outside the home just the same as men do. l did not want to marry until some man took me off my feet so that I would not think--only feel.
 Well" 1 said to myself with R weary smile. for l was dead tired and l just could not go to sleep, T certainly am getting enough excite ment to satisfy the most eXacting person. man or woman."
 AS that thought came to me l also felt Jerry's mouth press hard upon my lips, and-and-all unknowing- ly l went 10 sleep. My nerves were lulled hy the ghost of my lovers S kisses. the lover that l was not sure that l really loved: the lover whose kisses would never grow unwanted because the moment l did not want them I could say goodbye. for l would not be bound 10 him by ties l would have to legally break.
 The next morning Mamie came Into my room just as l was getting ready to go to my job at the Morton Department Store.
 Did you sleep any last night, Judy" she asked.
 "A little" and ] smiled as l real izei what had sent ua to sleep.
 T didn't, Judy. l was thinking all night about what I should do with mother. What would you do?"
 Don't ask me a question like that. my dear" l demonstrated. 'I am cure you have already decided to take up your music again. l really think that l should do the same if had your voice. But you know as well as l that if you go back to New York your mother will have all the anathcma Of the Catholic church hurled against yoU."
 T know it, Judy I know it. And the awful thing about it is that I am
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
veritzen Gives Madge a Lift 10 the
 Library. NFru ', a n, f'f

Library.
 "Oh. Mrs. Graham."
 Philip Veritzens resonant voice stopped me as, with an umbrella shielding me as best it could from the rain, was making my way to the omnibus. So absorbed had l been in battling with the Riverside Drive wind, which was sending the rain in drenching gusts against me, I had not noticed the luxurious car drawn up before the door of his home, nor the impeccab.y uniformed chauffeur holding open the door Of the beautiful machine.
 The famous theatrical producer followed his voice from the car and sweeping off his hat with magnitl- cent disregard Of the rain. gestured toward the interior ot the car.
 How fortunate l am that l saw you before we started" he said. "Won't you permit me to take you down to the Library"
 His invitation was so matter Of fact and so perfectly timed that l could not refuse it without appear ing both churlish and priggish. Nor, l owned to myself, did l have any desire to refuse it. So, giving my umbrella to the chauffeur, I pre- ceded Mir. Veritzen into the car, hurrying my movements that he might not continue to stand uncov- cred in the rain. But even as l ut- tered 8 conventional sentence of gratitude for his courtesy one query was beating insistently in my brain. "Are You Enjoying Your Work?"
 How does he know that l am go- sng to the Library?
 Then, as if my mental question had been given verbal dress, he an- swered it. using another query.
 Are you enjoying your work at she Library" he asked when he had seen to 1t that was comfortably settled against the luxurious cush- aons of the car, Mrs, Underwood
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Gracious Husband.

The very most gracious thing which any husband ever did or pos sIbly could say of a lady suing him for a divorce is said by William B, Kahn. being sued for divorce by the songstress, Frieda Hempel. He says, "Evidently I failed 10 make her happy. This l regret, as no woman who has brought such happiness to millions throughout the world, should herself be unhappy" Trieda, how could you?
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
is necessary" says a growler,
Breadwinning Female

This early-feminine mind read lily acknowledges the unwritten law that the bread winner IS entitled to personal care from those whom he supports, when the bread-winner is Ia male But when the bread-win- ner is a female, what then? Daugh- ter always, as she grew up, stepped in under and carried the domestic load, leaving Mother 10 sitting sort of life that contributed to an early old age.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Pink Pearls.

Pink pearls with that delicate rose flush, the strand carefully matched after years of workman ship. Price, $475.o00."
 I read this in a magazine and Easped Almost half q million dol lars for a string of pearls! The very casualnNss Of the ad proved that women, some kinds of women buy them as a matter of course, and the fairy tales are not dead, after aI1f
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

They must have flash with them. Let's stand here and wait for them!" panted Eddie. He was very fat and the May night was very warm. Moreover, the ground was uneven and he hated eXertion any how.
 Let's wait here" he repeated.
 In a few minutes they could hear Yoiccs-Fay's and Rannys. The pair vas evidently having heated argu- ment.
 'Ill do as I please, anyway" they heard Fay say. Its not bit worse for girl to drink than it is for q man to do it-and it's none of your business anyway"
 Then a low growl from Ranny - then silence, broken only by the sound of snapping twigs as the pair
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

in Indianapolis, Indiana. told me of the Vegetable Compound, and after taking few bottles of 1t I became myself again and it was a pleasure to do my homework and gardening. Since then l always use your medi- cine when l feel weak from over work and it straightens me out MRS. MELISSA BARDERs, Route 2, care of 0. r. Steenbergen, Glasgow, Ky.
 New Orleans, La.-"T could not do a thing after my first boy was born. was so weak, had no appe- tite. lost weight and was not able to do my work. was this way for seven weeks. then 1 took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compoundand got wonderful results from it. Mas. c. FAURrE, 40l4 Dauphine St. New Orleans, La,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
If Nn1 Gnm. Cnrnmels,

For those who prefer 10 chew something other than gum there are sultana caramels, Made by boiling 8 cups ot sugar. cup milk, squares chocolate, 6 tablespoons butter. until it forms q soft ball in cold water. F cup raisins added. pinch Of salt, teaspoon vanilla. all lcat until creamy, turned into but tered pan, cooled, and cut in
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
SPANISH CARDINAL COMING

Chicago, May 22 lPs-Word that Cardinal Casanova Of Spain will come as pilgrim 10 the eucharis- tie congress here June 20-24 has given added impetus to prepara- tiops for the Spanish section of the congress which will include pill grims not only from Spain, but also Mexico, South America, Central America and numerous islands. With the cardinal will be fiv" Spanish bishops, besides priests and laYmen.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

lazy goo l-for-nothing. and urges Sylvia to marry Peter Wilk, sober bachelor. sev ral years older than herself.
 Sylvia discovers that Fay, who ex- poets to marry Ranny in June, is see ing q great deal of her former iiance, Eddie Carter. Ranny is extremely jealous of him.
 On Sylvia's birthday. on the 10th of May Peter gives her a picnic SUD- per in the woods. At 9 o'clock Fay and Fanny have failed to show up, and the crowd goes ahead with their supper. Sylvia feels sure that the pair have eloped.
  (NOW GO ON WITH THE STORM
 Chapter VI
 As she spoke, two yellow head
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
READ THIS FIRST

Sylvia Starr, who looks like a flirt but isn't one, is engaged to marry Randall Phelps He asks her to break their engagement, and tells her he's in love with her best friend Fay Shirley.
 Sylvia gives him up. greatly 10 the satisfaction of her maiden aunt, Agony Starr. with whom she lives Aunt Agony says that Fanny is a
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
The Ultinatun

Until the earning woman is as free of domestic details as the earn ing man, she will never be his equal in business. Earning women must flight for perhaps this last unwon right of woman. the right 10 be q business woman without the bur den of domesticity!'
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
REPORTS S22.5O STOLEN

Vito Austunie of 112 Whiting street reported to Officer w. J. Mic Carthy last night that s22.60 was stolen from a bureau drawer be tween 3 and 3;S0 yesterday after noon. An insurance agent was seen to enter the house, according to the report.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
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lights gleamed like tigers eyes through the trees
 There's an automobile heading In this way from the road, now, Eddie, " she cried. Let's go and sec If it is Fay"
 Together they left the fire and made their way carefully through the darkness. The headlights sud denly disappeared and another smaller light took their place.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

only T. years, and I feel that Lydia E. Pink ham s Vegetable Compound has helped to pull me [ through the toughest places of my married life At one time
 l was so down
 h earted q that
 life was a mis- pFv 4 friend
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
Checked Hose

The modes vogue for check fab 'rics in suit wanders into the hose
 realm, leaving it's mark upon small vaguely checked beige and taupe silk and lisle sports hose.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
MOTHER OF
 SEVEN CHILDREN
Helped in Caring for them by Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound

Glasgow. Ky.-"I am the mother Of seven children, the eldest being
New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

There are all sorts of tails In the
 Green Forest-some handsome ones, some homely ones, and some hardly worth calling tails, at all, as for in stance Peter Rabbits. which looks for all the world like Mothers pow der puff. But there is no tail which receive more respectful attention than the big plumy tail of Jimmy
 Skunk. The tail Of Reddy Fox is
 his foot warmer. The tail of Unc' Billy Possum is a sort of third hand,
 for with 1t he clings to branches. The tail Of Peter Rabbit is a signal. But the tail of Jimmy Skunk is a
 warning. If you keep your eyes on