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New Britain herald., 1927-05-23
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE

WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE
Garrett Folsom is stabbed to
death while swimming at Ocean
Town. n. J.
Folsom's bathing companions
had >been Roger Neville. business
partner; Mrs. Helen Barnaby and
Carmelita Walden.
Anastasia Folsom, eccentric and
maSterful sister of the dead man.,
takes command. At the inquest it
is learned that the death weapon
was a pichaq, an Oriental knife. and
it had been bought on the board
walk.
1t is learned that one Croydon
Sears is fancier OF curious weap-
ons. He admits laying two knives
but not the pichaq.
Anastasia engages Titus Riggs. on
architect, to work on the case. Dan
FELTON,, the dead mans nephew. ar
rives and is puzzled by some curl
GUS French dolls in Folsom's room.
Croydon Sears sends for Elem
ing Stone, famous detective. He
tells him Folsom had been black
mailing him and he had lied at
the inquest but he was innocent.
Stone meets others of the circle.
including Ned Barron. and his
wife. Madeline. and begins quiet
ly to work.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER NNNVIII
Ned Barron was simple-mind-
ed, single hearted man, whose only
interest, outside his business life.
was his devotion to his wife and
child. Several years older Than
Madeline, he worshipped her as ore
might adore an idol. and if she
sometimes sacrificed her wishes or
preferences to his. It was not with
his knowledge or consent. In the
present instance. though she would
have gladly gone away from the
scene of this tragedy that had so
disturbed her peace Of mind she
knew of his liking for the place
and took care not to let him know
she would rather be elsewhere.
Fleming Stone. his dark eyes
alight with enjoyment OF the whole
scene, missed no point OF detail OF
the conversation, and realized that,
though the matter Of Garrett Fol-
SONS death was not entirely taboo,
yet it was not openly discussed.
This might have been merely
because it was no fit subject for
table talk. but TO Stone that, did
not seem the truth. He sensed a
deeper reason. a subtler cause for
the avoidance of the matter. or
for quick. decided change of
subject if it CHANGED to be touched
upon.
This impressed him. and he set
to work TO find out who were the
ones most dsinclned to refer to
the business which had brought
him down there.
And a few moments considera-
ton proved 1t to be Madeline Bar
ron and her friend. Miss Fair.
This surprised Stone. until he
realized that they were the only
women present. and naturally the
feminine nature revolts from
thoughts Of gruesomenoss or
crime.
Yet it was impossible to keep
away from the subject entirely.
On the entrance of Miss Anas-
tasia and her nephew. they We're.
of course, pointed out to Stone
New Britain herald., 1927-05-23
Mary Harrison and Eleanor Lincoln
Loom Clearly as Rivals

That Eleanor Lincoln was deep
ly chagrined by her ingenious plan
TO have Noel Neritzen as daily
luncheon guest, ! saw although she
did not let the smile fade from her
face. But trust one woman TO read
the face of another. l knew sure
method Of bringing her back to
good humor. however. and l used
it promptly, though l knew that 1t
meant distinct displeasure on
Dicky's part. But the balances on
my husbands side of our account of
mutual irritation were still way
down. and / had no computations
Tor the little farewell speech I made
10 our young hostess.
There is one luncheon you sure
~ mustn't forget" I told her when
we had climbed into the car and ].
leaning from the seat. was again
saying good-by. That is the one
at which / have planned you shall
meet Mr.. Philip Neritzen. When I
return from the city after seeing
him. l shall come 10 see YOU and
tell you about II.
The smile which mechanically
had been wreathing her lips became
.onuine-was mirrored in her eyes.
This is awfully sweet Of YOU
She said. Indeed I shan't forget.
I'm simply crazy to meet that man.
Dicky put his hand upon the gear
T ~
fingers abruptly. The car shot for
ward and the next minute we were
out in the road, headed for home.
Perhaps she won't be quite so
crazy when she meets Mr.. Neritzen,'
Mary commented tartly. "He sure
can hand out the icy mitt if he
thinks anybody's trying TO work him
for anything
smiled to myself but was care
iul to let Dicky's young niece see
no hint of my amusement. There
was a yindicitiveness in her tone
of whose source ! knew that she
herself was unconscious. But men
tally commented that the -oung
and imperious chatelaine of The
I.arches would have her work cut
our for her II she attempted to an
hex Noel Neritzen's affections. Mary
might have no intention of acquir-
ing him as 4 permanent possession.
but she surely did not intend TO let
any other young woman have him.
Dcky did not speak once on the
way home. and ! knew that he was
New Britain herald., 1927-05-23

as the relatives of Garrett Folsom
When Roger Neville and two
women appeared. they. too, were
remarked as being of the party to
which Folsom had belonged.
What do you mean. a party
Stone asked. THE ladies are not
here with Neville?"
NO. Barron told him. They
are by themselves, the older one
as Il sort of duenna for the beau
tiful Carmelita. But Folsom and
Neville were here together and
they rather attached themselves.
so that the quartet was a con-
genial one. Then after the tragedy
Neville still remained attached, at
least to the extent of sharing their
table in the dining room, and act
ing as general cavalier"
He was Folsom's partner"
Stone asked. watching Madeline
from the corner of his eye and
noting her restlessness.
I'm some things. But Garrett
Folsom had lots OF interests and
| doubt if Neville had anything 10
do with most of them
Titus Riggs always sat alone 'at
his table in the dining room. Often,
however. mis- diner over. he would
saunter to the table of some friends
and have his coffee with them.
He came now to the Barrons'
table and was welcomed there.
II bring a message" he said. as
he accepted a cup of coffee, from
Miss Folsom. She has learned
who our visitor is. and she de-
mands an interview at the earliest
possible moment"
Demands" and Stone raised
his eyebrows u trifle.
Eyes, but Miss Folsom always
demands It's one of her little
ways. What shall / tell herr"
Tell her" Fleming Stone said,
that l will grant her demand,
but in my own good time, Tell
her that ] propose to have a ride
in those chair things and that
when l return l will keep any APP
pointment she may make. We
must see her, Sears. and he,
nephew. too, as soon as may be-"
Stones manner changed sud
denly from gay banter to a seri-
Gus tone. and then he invited the
whole party to go on a chair ride.
stirulating that he was to have
Mrs. Barron as his companion.
He caught a faint flash Of un-
willingness in her eyes. but she
accepted his invitation gracefully
and they started off.
The night was pleasantly cool.
and the gay boardwalk, with its
color and lights, seemed to be the
edge of the world against the
black abyss of sea beyond.
After a few casual remarks Stone
said. quietly:
You know why I am here, Mrs.
Barron. You know ! must ask
questions OF any one from whom
| think I can gain Information"
but you can't get any from me-"
Madeline spoke almost Historically.
"oh, Mr. Stone, don't talk to me
about it,"
That's why ] brought you out
here, so l could talk to you alone.
For I'm sure it will be easier for
YOU to tell me anything YOU have
10 tell without other listeners"
But l haven't anything to tell"
Then why are you SO troubled
New Britain herald., 1927-05-23

Peter Rabbit and Danny Meadow
Mouse We're staring most impolitely
at Jocko the Ape. who looked so
much like a man. yet who wasn't
a man at all. You see, Peter and
Danny had never seen any of the
Monkey folk before. What did you
say his name is@' inquired Peter
after while.
'Jocko the Ape" replied Circus
Mouse. Really, he is one OF the Ape
cousins called a Chimpanzee. Some
folks call him Jocko the Ape and
some call him Jocko the Chimp.
which is short for Chimpanzee. You
see. there are other Apes"
Just then Jocko looked down and
saw Peter Rabbit Come over here
until l pull your ears said he,
and grinned at Peter.
NO thank you" replied Peter.
II don't want my ears pulled. If
you please. Mr.. Jocko. are you re-
lated to those two-legged creatures
called men,
"Jocko stopped to scratch himself.
Then he grinned at Peter. II hope
not" said he.
Have you any relatives as big as
you"' persisted Peter.
Jocko nodded. There's a cousin
Of mine right over in the next cage
who is about my size" replied he.
He is an Orang- utan, and there is
one great deal bigger than either
Of us. the largest of all the Apes.
and even the two-Iegged creatures
called men are afraid of him
Is he here? ?" asked Peter Gag
erly.
NO. replied Jocko. my cousin.
the Gorilla. isn't here. But there are
plenty of smaller relatives here"
Have you tail"" inquired
Peter.
No replied Jocko. Members of
the Ape branch OF the Monkey fam
lily do not have tails. Personally.
I'm glad OF It. haven't any use for
a tail"
II suppose" said Peter. trying to
he very polite. that when you are
home YOU live on the ground"
"Oh, We Chimpanzees come dowr
10 the ground more or less" re-
piled Jocko. but We spend more
Of our time in trees. My goodness.
what wouldn't ! give for a chance
10 swing along through the trentops
from one tree TO another. That is
'he way We travel at home"
when YOU walk on the ground
10 you walk on two feet" inquired
Peter.
NO" replied Jocko. tive travel
on all four. Cousin Gorilla can walk
on two feet. but even he uses all
tour much Of the time"
Just then Danny Meadow Mouse
squcaked excitcdiy. He had slipped
away and now Peter discovered him
a short distance away looking up
ut another cage and dancing about
aXcitedly. OF course, Peter hurried
over there. Such funny fellows as
small and in way they looked
somewhat like Jocko. but they had
long tails or course they We're
Monkeys. There were various kinds
Of Monkeys. and such d funny lot
az they were! Peter had seen inc
Billy Postum cling 70 branch With
hts tail. hut never had he seen tails
used ~ some OF these Monkeys
lAad theirs. He couldn't keep his
eyes from them. You know, Peter
New Britain herald., 1927-05-23

you7 persisted Peter
has always been very much inter-
csted in tails
oh" sighed Peter at last, Il
wish ] had a tail like one of those"
Whereat Danny Meadow Mouse
laughed right out.
What would you do. Peter" he
Inquired. Hang up in the trees?"
Copyright. 1927. by T.W. Burgess)
New Britain herald., 1927-05-23
More Monkey Folk
Ey Thornton ". Burgess

4 bit Of wisdom thus is stated;
Seek not to know how you're re-
lated.
-Jocko the Ape
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
PLA|NVILLE NEWS
(Continued from Page Seven)

be played and refreshments served.
 Ministers Meeting.
 The pastors of the local churches will meet on Monday evening at the Plainville M. E. church parsonage. Officers will be elected. Mir. Stock well of New Britain will address the clergyman on "The Religious Week Day Education
 Local Legion Wins.
 Brock-Barnes post turned back the Hartford Legion in a bowling match at Hart's alleys last night, winnig two strings and taking the match by 63 pins. The scores:
 For Rent-5 room house with modern improvements. Phone 2172. -Advt.
 Our sale ends Saturday, January 22. 20 per cent discount on all merchandise. Dry goods. mems fur nishings, footwear. floor coverings, etc. H. A. James. 53 West Main street. t.-advt.
 For rent-Three rooms with bath. Also garage. Inquire 245 East street.-Advt.
 Two nice Jersey Giant breeding roosters for sale, at East street, Plainville, near Hart's corner. Frank IbetZ.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
Deaths
Mrs. Anthony AIbanese

Autillia Albanese. 3S years of age, wife of Anthony Albanese, a promi- nent business man of this city, died this morning at the New Britain Geenral hospital where she had been patient since January IS. She leaves. besides her husband. three children, Sparanto Albanese, Rosalie and Evelyn Albanese and eight step children, Anthony. Adam. Steve, Herman, Albert, Arthur and Mary Albanese and Mrs. Joseph Callahan. She also leaves her parents in Italy and two sisters there as we'll as rela.- tives in East Pittsburgh and New York city.
 Mrs. Albanese was born In Avella, Italy. on May 13. 1888. and came to this country when a young girl. The funeral will be held Monday. Flu neral arrangements which are being handled by Laraia & Sagarino. are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
Children Set Fire to
 Home on Pleasant St.

The fire department was called to the home of John Dooman, 16 John street, late yesterday afternoon, by an alarm from Box PIP at John and Pleasant streets, and found that the Kitchen had become filled with smoke when children playing with matches set fire to some waste papers. A passerby heard a child scream, and, thinking the fire seri- ous, turned in the alarm at 4:55 o'clock,
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
RIPLEY'S ADDRESS READ AT MEETING
Says Stockholders Rights Are
 Undermined

New York, Jan. 22 P-Stock prices moved irregularly higher at the opening of today's market un- der the leadership of the low-priced rails. Further accumulation of the Wheeling and Lake Erie common, which touched a new high; West ern Maryland and Pittsburgh and West Virginia. was accentuated by unconfirmed rumors Of merger ne- gotiations affecting those three roads A gain of s4 points in Rem ington Typewriter was offset by a drop of 21a points in |. S. Cast Iron Pipe.
 Further irregularity developed as the session progressed, but demand for the rails overshadowed all oth- CT developments. Pittsburgh and West Virginia eytended its gain to z points before the end of the first hour, Western Maryland common to 4 1-4 and the preferred to 2, with several others selling a point or so higher. New Haven was again under heavy accumulation, quickly running up 1 1-2 points. Resumption of brisk buying of pressed steel car sent the stock up to 46i5, the highest price in about a year. Heaviness cropped out, however in General Motors, Hud- son and Baldwin. While there was little change in the business situa- tion during the week, the weekly Mercantile Review reported a bet ter feeling among manufacturers and jobbers. Foreign exchanges opened steady. with demand sterling quoted Just under s4.S5 and French francs around S.56 cents.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
 MASS. MAY SPEAK HERE
Charming Cox Accepts Invitation But Necessity for Speeding Up
 Date Causes Concern.

Former Governor Channing Cox of Massachusetts, the man who fol- lowed President Coolidge into the governorshp of the Bay State, may be the speaker at the annual ban quet of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce, if the local Cham Der can accommodate its banquet to the speakers date.
 MT. Cox has accepted an invita- tion to speak here. but gives a date of February 2. which is q week from Wednesday. The banquet committee will meet this afternoon to decide whether arrangements can be made for that date.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22

will use the blackboard during the course of her lecture. Her talk will be preceded by supper, which will be served at 6:3O o'clock.
 Miss Emily Louise Plumley of Stamford, president of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs, will speak at meeting of the Woman's club of Maple Hill Wednesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Nelson Mann or Robbins av- anue. Mrs. John c. Loomis, presi- dent of the Woman's Club of New Britain, and representative of the Hartford Woman's Club have been invited to attend. The program will also include singing by Miss Airline Root, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Root of Golf street.
 Miss Plumley will be the guest of the Maple Hill Woman's Club at a luncheon at the home of Mrs. E. B. Proudman on the same day.
 The Wesleyan Glee club will give a concert Saturday evening. February 19, at the Camp street school audi forium at s o'clock. The Glee Club won the National Intercollegiate Glee Club championship last March. This concert is given under the aus pices of the College club of New Britain.
 Marcus Fleitzer was elected vice president of the New Britain Musi- cal club Tuesday evening at a house meeting of active members at the home of Howard Y. Stearns on Stan ley street.
 The name of the donor to the club for a scholarship. to be given to a talented and deserving New Britain music student after competitive examination, was made public for the first time at this meeting. The donor, it was announced, was Miss Kate Stanley of Franklin square, one of the staunch friends of the club
 Music of the evening consisted of two new quartets played by George Westerman and Ray Ostman, violin ists. Richard Porter, violaist, and Miss Margaret w. Perkins, 'cellist.
 The club will hold an executive meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Hine on Hill side Place.
 A meeting of the Junior Hadas- sah was held last evening in the vestry rooms of the Congregation Brethren Sons of Israel. Election of officers was held. The following were elected: President, Miss Jeanette Light; vice president, Miss Sayde Goldsmith: secretary, Miss
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
SCHOOL TEACHER TO WE'D

Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Andres of Warock street announce the engage ment Of their daughter, Kathryn. to Edward l.. Root of Southington The announcement was made last evening at bridge party at the An ders residence on Warlock street. Miss Andres is a graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. N. Y., and is now instructor in arts and crafts at junior high school. MT. Root was gaduatcd from the Lewis High school, Southington, an is now con- uected with the Southington Hard ware Co.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
MRS. ERMA (. LEE DIES
 SUDDENLY IN NEW YORK
Widow of Former Business Man. ager of New Britain Herald Had
 Been Engaged in Literary Work

Mrs. Erma Conklin Lee, 60 years old, widow of Henry N. Lee, who in 1916 and 1917 was tho business manager of the New Britain Herald and who was a member of one of this city's oldest families, died sud- denly of heart trouble in New York. Monday. January 17.
 Mrs. Lee was born in Denver, Col, and married MT. Lee there. The couple went to Mexico where Mir. Lee accepted position on the Mexican Herald. When the war with Mexico broke out MT. Lee came north and became business manager of the Herald.
 Mr. Lee was a native of this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac New ton Lee. The Lee homestead was on the site of the present parish house of St. Mary's church. His second stay in his native city was Of short duration for the couple soon moved to Hartford where Mrs, Lee was active in the woman suffrage cause. Mr. Lee died while they were living in that city.
 In the last few years Mrs. Lee has been compiling a series of eight volumes entitled "Biographic Cyclo- pcdias of American Women.' She was working on the fourth volume and was planning on going to Call fornia when she was stricken.
 Surviving her are a son. Lawrence Lee. a professor of forestry in Syra- cuse University; and a grandson, Charles. The funeral was held at the Campbell funeral church Wednesday. The remains will be brought to this city for interment in the family plot in Fairview ceme- tcry.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
OLIVE H. MORAWA
JOSEPH MORAWA


 Superior Court. State of Connecticut, County Of Hartford, the s0th day of December. 1926.
 SECOND ORDER OF NOTICE Upon complaint In said cause brought to said Court, at Hartford, in said Coun- ty, e the first Tuesday of September, 1928, l now pending, claiming d- vorce, and change of name. 1t not ap- bearing to this Court that the defend- ant has received notice of the pendency of said complaint and it appearing to this Court that the wherea bouts of the defendant is unknown to the Plaintiff. ~ ORDERED, that notice of the insti- tuition and pendency of said complaint shall be given the defendant by pub fishing this order in the New Britain Herald, a newspaper published In New Britain. once a week, for two successive weeks. commencing on or before Jsn- uary IS, 1921
 By the Court.
 c. H. GLOVER CAMPBELL
 Assistant Clerk of said Court,
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
CHECKER PLAY STARTS
Five Men Are Eliminated In First Round of Games. Including Joe HergstrOm.

Joe Hergstrom caused the greatest checker tournament which was held at the I. M. c. A. last evening. Hergstrom drew John Lindahl as an opponent for the first round and as Mir. Lindahl was one of the last 10 be eliminated from the tourna- ment last year, the dope was that Hergstrom would last about two moves in each game before Lindahl had him cornered. However, in the first game. Hergstrom actually got five moves. The outcome of the match is that MT. Lindahl's name still appears on the list to play in the second round while Hergstrom s does not proving that physical director should stick 10 paddle ten his when he feels playful.
 Four other matches were played with the following results: Charles Miller defeated Clarence Avery, Ed ward Hennessey defeated B. Long, Henry Semnowski defeated c. Nor ales by forfeit, and Edward Urban defeated Walter Kraut. The players who were unable to play'last evening should finish the first round before next Friday as the second round starts at that time.
 Magician Entertains
 Michael Kidney the local dis penser of mystery and black magic entertained at the lobby entertain ment at the "Y" last night. MT. Kidney performed before the larg- est crowd that has yet attended the lobby entertainm, IS and gave a most entertain .ng program with many new tricks.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-22
BERLIN NEWS
(Continued from Page Seven)

the usual evening service at 7;S0 o'clock The public is especially in- vited to attend this showing of slides as it concerns Mexico under present day conditions as related to the present unrest there.
 The ladies of St. Gabriers church will meet next Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock at the home of Mrs. Archer Walsh to prepare for the Lenten sewing.
 The Social Five will hold thea ter party at New Britain next Thurs day evening.
 Robert Walsh has accepted po- ston with Hartford insurance company and will enter upon his new duties Monday morning. A number from here attended the group meeting of the Middletown Epworth leagues, of which the local, chapter is a member, at Middletown last evening.
 Philip Nase resumed his duties at the Connecticut State hospital yes- terday after a few days stay at his home here.
 The principal social even in to~n this evening is the whist party at Community hall given by the Pythian Sisters. Six prizes are to be award ed and following the playing. re- treatments will be served. A good time is promised to all attending. The public is invited. A supper will be served next Tuesday evening In the basement of the Methodist church by the Ladies Aid society. An elaborate menu has been prepared and there will be plenty of good food to be had. After the supper fancy articles will be on display in the social rooms.
 The regular weekly whists Of Sa- cred Heart church will be held on Monday evening at s o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Tho public is invited to attend.
 Cortland Read Is spending the weekend as the guest of his grand mother in West Cromwell.
 The condition of Mrs. Thomas Knight who has been confined to her home for the past several weeks with pneumonia. continues to improve. An effort will be made to get the early edition of the Herald through 10 the local subscribers on Saturday afternoon. If this can be arranged i the newspapers will be available 10 ! local dealers by 2 o'clock. Victor Belden. the local newsletter. is ar ranging for this added convenience.
 Gerald Rummery is convalescing from his recent operation at the Hartford hospital. He is now per mitted to receive visitors.
 Dancing. Athletic hall. East Ser lin. Friday. Ahlberg's orchestra.- advt.