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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-06
RICHES
DAZE AGED
FOLKS

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. u. June
6.--Blus blood that flows In their
veins IL the sole reason why half =
dozen people in New Brunswick, who
for years have lived In modest cir:
cumstances. find themselves today
literally rolling In wealth.
Their good fortune In due 10 q
millionaire's secret, his lifelong
pride in aristocratfc birth, and his
desire to have the best families"
live in the style which he felt they
deserved.
When James B. Ford. former vice
president nj the United States Rub.
Der Company. died on March ~. he
left q fortune of $f4,0O0,00O.
ITO those friends whose birth
and breeding deserve q more luxu.
rious means Of living, the will
stated. The residue Of the Ford
riches was left as follows:
To Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bishop,
81 600, 900; to John Bishop. 1000 600;
to Mrs. Sarah DeMOtt Stevens,
5000 to Miss Sarah Y, Clark,
1898 ,323; to John DeMotts San Diego.
Calf, formerly Of New Brunswick,
$500 900.
Noted In History
1t would be difficult to write the
history OF this part of New Jersey
without frequent references to the
Fords, the Bishops. the DeMOtts, the
Steyenses. and the Clarks. These
names are to this State what the
Cabots and the Winthrops and the
Carvers are to New England. All OF
them once had wealth commensurate
with their ancestry.
But fortune Is tickle and the
riches OF these families melted
away. all except Mr.. Ford's whose
millions grew with the wave Of
wartime prosperity. His sorrow at
the financial disaster that overlook
the old friends was revealed only at
his death.
But riches have come too late. Il
appears, toschange the current Of
these halfsdezen lives, These people
have become too accustomed to
modest circumstances to blossom
forth into luxury.
WOn't Quit Old Home
Arthur Bishop and his wife would
not leave their old home and their
neighbors for all the gold in the
world. Her maiden name was Duff
lone OF the Duffs Of Virginia and
her ancestors once owned great
estates in the South.
About the only thing Wei DO with
our million" she says. lis take .
trim to see some OF my relatives in
Charlottesville. and maybe help some
public charities.
His brother, John. who is II and
looks like SIS. is virtually recluse.
He Is an attorney, but abandoned
active practice years ago.
"If / had my share of that for.
tune this minute" he declared. II
would do something for an old fish
ing pal Of mine, who is Ill and In
reduced circumstances. can
think OF any other use might
have for money. I'm comfortable
here and wouldn't know what TO
do in q big house.
Miss Clark. At her little farm sew.
ieral miles out OF the city, insisted
that IT am plain woman and I'm
not going in for any nonsense just
because Mr.. Ford left me some
money
The other legatee, Mrs. Stevens.
had planned no further than the
Bishops and Miss Clark. Mrs.
Stevens is in comfortable circum-
stances. She has pretty home
and one OF her two daughters Is a
student at Wellesley.
I'm going to educate my daugh.
,ters,' she said, land spend the rest
OF my life in comfort. But wouldn't
think of moving from New Bruins
wick nor away from this house.
Money doesn't mean that much"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-06

,-Reamtv aids. see the special service
offered in the 'sNVAo's Who" columns
on next to the last page Of tOday's
Times and Herald.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

Clearane sale-Bareains all ovel the store |. J. Birnbaum.-ad,t.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
DEMOCRATS BUSY
 TALKING POLITICS
Eye of Jackson Dinner Finds i Much Discussion

Washington. Jan. ii LF-The eve of the Jackson Day dinner found ar- rivals for the traditional democratic get-together sreculating today on the nomination of a candidate. the choice of a convention city. the ah- seuce from the meeting of Governor Smith of New York and many other questions of party interest.
 Advocates of oGvernor Smith were the most active among those arriv- ing early. many giving optimistic views on his chances. Committee men from New York. Illinois. Cali fornia. Wisconsin. West Virginia. Washington and Minnesota asserted that the New York governor leads in sentiment in those states.
 Numerous othar names. including "favorite sons" also were heard. in- cludinS Reed. Ritchie. Walsh. Hull. Donahey. Woollen. Glass. Pomerene. Robinson of Kansas. George of Georgia and Ayers of Kansas. Preliminary talk pointed to . fight among Chicago. San Francisco Cleveland and Detroit and Miami for the convention with several other cities among them St. Paul and Houston. also possibilities. George T.. Brennan. Illinois representative on the national committee. has argued for Chicago on the basis of its fs- cllities and central location. Isadore B. nockweiler. California member. IS pre- pared 10 submit q bid for seoo.- ooo to put the convention Tn the coastal metropolis. and an equal bid IS expected from Miami.
 Some partv leaders said they con sldered that Governor Smith was wise Tn absentirg himself from the dinner. even though most of the po- 'entisl candidates for the nomina- ton are expected to be on hand. They added that his record as gov ernor of New York illustrates his views on public questions.
 One woman leader. however. sad that some of the democrats ''cn the outside rim who are new members on the committee. regretted Smith s decision. They wanted . chance to see him and to hear his views she said
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

T fouls being committed by the club. This defeat throws the locals
 into last place with five defeats and no wins.
 Date Inannounced The St. Paul Tabs have not an-
 nounced the date for the installation
 of its new officers who were elected
 last December.
 Fences Installed New fences have been installed on the New Britain road and Farming ton avenue where the thew highway
 is established. The work is not quite
 complete but will be finished in q
 few. days. Fences are being built on
 all spots along the highway except
 in front of business and private homes.
 East Berim Items Sixteen more cases of smallpox
 were reported this morning Tn the
 M,ddletown area, one being reported from Cromwell, The cases are not
 severe 1t IS said. There is much un-
 easiness locally over the situation as
 Cromwell and Middletown are Tn
 close proximity.
 The big event, cf the year for tn.
 Community club will be held thls
 evening when more than 1so mem hers and their friends sit down to the annual banquet. Secretary E E. , Thienes of the Hartford County Y. NJ, (. A. will attend as will other members of the association. F. w.
 Barber. in charge of Junior Achieve ment work in Middletcun. will give the address Aradio program will
 be given during the function. The banquet IS at o'clock The n. T club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Agnes
 Savage on Savage Hill There was a large attendance. The club IS composed of a number of the young ladies of the community No prayer meeting will be held at
 the Methodist church this evening There IS a rumor that additional runs on the Berlin branch are to be ourtailed This move on the part of the railroad IS sure to provoke con-
 siderable objection as last spring the
 proposed bus line from New Britain
 was voted down, At present a com mittee from the New Britain Cha Der of Commerce IS working on the
 bus line extension and if the railroad
 does curtail runs on the branch line
 1t is probable that bus service will
 be made necessary,
 Henry Porter IS confined to h,s
 home on Wilcox avenue by illness The Lafanso club will not meet this week but will resume its meet 'lngs next week.
 Robert Werdelln. the young son of
 Mir and Mrs Walter Werdelin, is much improved after an operation
 for appendicitis He IS still confined to New Britain hospital, The library will be open Friday afternoon and evening The new books recently donated will be avail able for distribution.
 A sale of food and fancy articles will be held in Community hall base ment Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ApS
 FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
Annual Installation Y
 By Lexington I0gQ

District Deputy osorUs E. os1esAs and staff will install the; :1lkeesl elect Of Lexington lodgs,s Nc. n. T o. O, F. tomorrow night. f1e seA- cers elect are: Noble sysaA. .:JSAs Wearne: past grand. Nssvta Hess' Ter. vice grand, Elmer Hall. rooegd, lne secretary. R. 3. CxNelaE treasurer. W. W. Bullen: tSus1D6 4s, three years. Albert Andsreon. r. c
 After the installation sAAssep~ will be made by the .distr3eG A6puty and members of his staff. AsAvf3st. lunch will be served under the AtFee. tion Of L. Edward KraaA ehSt{sasy cf the entertainnent. comlaittee. ;
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

preliminary game ct o'clock. and the main affair will be followed by dancing.
 Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Wom- ans auxiliary of the Church of Our Saviour will be held in the parish house at 2:so o'clock Friday after noon. All members are urged to attend this important session.
 C. of (. to Meet
 The Chamber of Commerce board Of directors w1ll hold their regular monthly meeting in the club room at 6 o'clock tomorrow night. This meeting was postponed from last Thursday evening. and | goodly at tendance is hoped for.
 Notes
 The Women's Missionary and Prayer circle of the Baptist churc h will meet at o'clock tomorrow aft ernoon with its president. Mrs. H. A, Temple.
 The final session of the Scout Leaders school will be conducted in Legion hall tonight by Scout Execu- tive o. \. Erickson of New Britain, The sessions will be continued later in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
CLAIMSTOWN PAID
 NEW BRITAIN 5I,250
Schultz Questions Figures for
 Fit'Dpt. Protection
COST 800, CITY REPORT
Boys Club Badly Trounced In County League Game-Won,en's Vders League Hold Meetmg- MdVeek Church Services,

Ine Herald is the recipient ot g letter from Adolph W, Schultz chairman of the American Legior committee for better Ire protection in which he attacks the figures is' sued by the New Britain fire de partment companies for the veal 1a27. The figures issued by Fire Clerk Thomas Mesk,il and Chiel William J. Noble stated that the New Britain department answered nine calls in the Berlin district last year and the amount charged fc' the service was 5000. The loeal man takes exception to these figures and claims that the total cost va. s1,250, a difference of 1850 ove the figure announced
 Mir. Schultz's letter IS as follows
 T would like to call your atten- ton to the report of the fresin tho town of Berlin during 1927 The New Britain Are r~departmen va: called nine times as stated in youl paper but the amount paid for the service was s1.2st and nd Sso" During the fiscial year of D24-1a2s tho town paid. New Britail u.ooH the year 1s25-isos a totaiof &1, sof end during 1e2s-la:7 a tcal of S1.. 500 or 34,10o in the rlst three years. These figures can De verified by looking up the town i.epcrts fol the various years. Durng the cal. endar year of 1927 th' cost va. s1.250 or $35o more thar the amount the Herald stated. Ths does not represent the full cos. It Is onl, tho amount paid to New Britain The amount paid in increased in. surance rates to the Insurance com panies should be adtd to arrive al tho full cost of the Are protection The insurance exchaige has not losv. cred the rates in Brlin on account of the new roads However the, will lower the rats if there is | local Ire departn,nt. During the last three years te town of Berlin has paid more tcNew Britain, and receiving only . receipt. than t would be requird to pay for . fir. truck which w1ld cover the re. auirements Of t7e New England Tn. surshce exchaHe.
 The truck Wuld he the prorert, of the town be used at future fires"
 signd.
 Aoiph w Schultz Chairman lmerican Legion com, mittee for etter. ire protection.
 WomA's Voters Meeting
 The woaen's Voters League ot KenSingtos held its regular month ly meetin, last evening at the Le. zion hall Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith of Farmagton spoke on "Nationa Politics.'
 Mrs. imith dealt first with tht rroblems and issues which are pre- sentingt themselves and are the most importnt. She touched briefly or the pod relief the eighteenth | ams einent the S-4 disaster. world reaee Shepherd -Towniey act, Nc NaryHauxen bill and the tariff and farm problems. A discussion fol lowd on the outstanding men oi bot parties. Their background val di-ussed and whether they wers
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

by the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church.
 The annual convention of the city
 and county Y. M. C. As will be held at the Hotel Bond in Hartford Saturday afternoon and Sunday. The convention opens with . banquet at o'clock Saturday. Several from here arc planning to attend. The Book club will meet at the
 home of Mrs Isabelle Ha1en next Tuesday evening at s o'clock. This is the regular monthly meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

Bohemia St. Flainville-5 rooms, steam heat, all modern improve ments. Will be ready the first of February. coS West Main St--Ai,t.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

Wood. stove length. delivered anywhere in town. slo load. Phone 142 or 2o-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

A partridge flew through ] &4oo plate glass window at Eanff. Alberta. and dropped dead among the fras- ments,
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

A telephone that auswers :itssl when the owner is out has beea ,in vented in Sweden. It op>ssAes: uk a photograph. recording -tAs mes sage from the incoming cell. ,.,s:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

H. A, James of 5s West Main street IS having his annual sale; co per cent discount on entire stock Dry goods. mems furnishings, rubbe r and leather footwear. floor cover
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
Care Of Babies

why do so many, many babies of
today escape all the little fretful
spells and infantile ailments that
used to worry mothers through the
day, and keep them up half the
night?
If you don't know the answer,
you haven't discovered pure, harm
less Castoria. 1t is sweet to the
taste. and sweet in the little stom-
ach. And its gentle influence seems
felt all through the tiny system.
Not even a distasteful dose of
castor oil does so much good. And
1t is so pleasant to take. Taste it
yourself, and you'll know why
Children Cry for It,
EIetcher's Castoria is purely veg"-
table, so you may give it freely, ct
first sign of collie: or when you
even suspect the approach Of con
stipation; or diarrhea. Or those
many times when you just don't
know what is the matter. For real
sickness, call the doctor, always
At other times, few drops Of
Fletcher's Castoria See how quickly
all fretfulness or wakefulness VII
cease,
Only one word of warning: the
above advice is true OF genuine
Castoria.* The kind called Fletch.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
Expert Discusses 5sThat Long Line Of loneliness

the floor near your right foot and
your body is twisted Imply to one
side.
Return to first position. Re
peat this exercise five times, then
alternate by bending five times
toward the left foot with both
hands on the floor near your left
foot. This stretching exercise
should be performed slowly. ut
should help take off superfluous
flesh from your waist and Sides.
and will make your entire body
feel toned II you practice 1t per-
sistently.
Rowing Is a wonderful exercise
for slenderizing the waist and
sides.
You can, IL you wish, achieve
the lovely, long. slender line from
under-arm to hip, which charac-
terizes the symmetrical figure.
And the safe, sensible way to
bring about this desirable result
is to eat carefully and exercise.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
AVOID DIZZY SPELLS

Never well. Always tired and
tagged out. Beauty tossed away by
neglect. To be beautiful and to keep
youth the system must be free from
poisonous backwash OF constipation
which often causes dizzy spells. For
20 years, DIR. f. M. Edwards gave
his patients, in place of calonel,
compound of vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive oil, naming them
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets. Known
by their olive color. They free the
system of poisons that ravage
health, energy. beauty.
You need never have sallow COM
plexion, dull eyes. coated tongue,
throbbing headaches-all signs that
your bowels are clogged, liver Is
torpid. Take DR. Edwards olive
Tablets nightly. They act smoothly
and without gripping. How much
better youIl feel and look! Every
where wise men and women who
know the value Of good health take
DR., Edwards Olive Tablets. All
druggists, 15c. S0c and soc.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

case OF chaperons, for they are
being especially courteous in con-
senting to accompany you and
your party.
When you Introduce the girls
to the chaperons, you may use
the most formal formula for in.
Productions, Mrs. ToWne, may I
present Miss Grace Franklin2" or
you may use the more informal
form OF mentioning only the
names: MRS. Towne. Miss Grace
Franklin or you may use the
informal, MRS. Towne, this Is
Miss Grace Franklin" Mention
first the name of the older woman.
When you introduce the boys
to the chaperons, 1t would be
best to use the formal and digni-
fled words of the formal intro
duction: Mrs. Towne, may
present Mr.. Anthony Case?" Or,
If you wish to be informal, you
may say, Mrs. Towne, this is
Mr.. Anthony Case"
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BY Lucy Lowell

eveP klnce girls have begun to go
into shops, and offices those VINO
do efficient, honest work are APP
preciated, whereas the the others
are dropped out.
Perhaps the appreciation has
not been expressed any too often.
But that is changing now. And !
believe there soon will be many
who express 1t in suCn positive
terms as did a certain few York
reaitor who advertised the other
day for employees to augment MS
already large office force.
Il will have no flappers about
to ruin my business" stated tins
man. II want people over forty
five years of age; people who
have lost that youthful. foolish
faith in themselves and who know
how TO work hard. Women in
business life should be an in
SEPARATION to men, not "a distrac-
ton ...=
There! How does this strike
those who hold to the theory that
business men want women en-
ployes only to decorate their Of
fices? e
Inc realtor explained:
Business is business. Silver
Threads Among the Gold can
sell more real estate every time
than can Hopeful Seventeen
knowledge comes from life and
older people possess the most ex-
perience."
The statement of this prominent
business man is important to
women as sign of the times,
The superstition that a woman
cannot be successful in business
unless she looks like FoIl:es
queen is merely that--supersti-
ton.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

all the water you wish--the more
the better. You win need bat
little butter.
Eliminate fried food. cream
sauces. white bread and rich
gravies. fat meat, potatoes,
spaghetti, macaroni, candy, pie,
cake preserves-all sweets, from
your diet.
Walk three miles, rain or shine.
and practice setting up exercises
similar to the following every
morning before your bath and
rundown:
sit on stool or low straight
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
b AS HIO N S
F A N CIES

Judged By their polish the new
handbags for spring should surely
shine forth. for highly glazed kid
skin and patent leather, both in
pastel co1orings, are the feathers
chosen for their development.
Top-handied styles are to be fea-
tured, but tailored pouches will
also be available.
The sash cuts dash in new
sports fashions, many of the
sports type Of frocks. both Of the
one and two-piece variety. hav.
ing broad. striped or dotted, fig
ured or checked. ribbon sashes
pulled snugly about the hip ,r
tied around the normal waistline.
Quite often kerchief scarf.
matching the one at the neck, is
knotted. sash-like, at the waist.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

, that line IL long and slim, you
doubtless, look charming in mod
ern clothes, whether you are at
tired for the ballroom, for sports,
or for plunge in your one piece
bathing suit.
This waist and hip line of slen-
der grace usually distinguishes
girl who is skilled athlete. For
tunately 1t can be attained with
the aid OF sensible diet and daily
exercise.
We all know the kinds Of food
that encourage slenderness, and
we know 1t Is not necessary TO
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

and girls to introduce to the
chaperons and am puzzled on how
to begin the introductions. am
writing you for help. Shall
take each couple or each guest
separately and introduce them to
the chaperon or the chaperon to
them? BECKY.
TAKE each guest or each couple
L. to the chaperon and intro
duce them to the chaperon.
Younger people are introduced co
older people, and especially you
must be careful about this in the
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

er's. hearing Fletcher's signature III
genuine-and does not contain opiat es
or any other drug that can harm
your baby. Other preparations may
be just as free from harm: the
writer does not know as to that.
but does know one family whose
children will never make the expeft-
ment!
SPECIAL NOTE: With every
bottle of genuine F'letchers Castoria
is wrapped book on Care and
Feeding of Babies worth its weight
in gold to every mother or prospec
tive mother.
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

starye In order to lose superfiu
GUS flesh. In brief. the foods you
can eat freely without danger OF
adding Weight are: Lemons, Or.
anges, grapefruit, tangerines, APP
pies, pineapple, clear tea and
black coffee, celery, tomatoes. car
rots, lettuce, bran bread, spinach,
string beans, cabbage, pimentoes,
prunes lean meat, lean chicken.
oysters. clans. onions, cauliflower,
asparagus, turnips, sprouts,
greens, fish, except salmon; cot
tage cheese. buttermilk, skim
milk. thin soup. You can drink
The Washington times., 1928-01-24
By Maria Jeritza
Prinla Donna of the Metropolitan
Opera Company. One Of the
Most Beautiful Women
Of the Day.

OF the Day.
TN the Far East lovely ladies are
1 obliged TO devour vast guam
titles OF cream of camers milk,
honey and dates, in order to at
tain the generous curves and
avoirduposis considered synony-
nous with beauty in the Orient!
They are forbidden 10 walk or
worry or think lest they lose a
pound or two and, failing to
grow fat, fail to win a husband.
Dieting is an entirely different
matter in Europe and America.
where standards of feminine
beauty call for slenderness and
the boyish figure. Somewhere
between these two extremes of
fashion true loneliness lies-the
beauty of the classic Greek, and
the artists ideal in all ages.
1t is not necessary to be ex
tremely thin to look we'll and
satisfy the demands of fashion,
But there is one line which must
he slender il it is to he a line of
beauty-it is the line from be-
Meath the arm to the hip, TX
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

A FEW weeks back a young
"A lady wrote me complaining
that only young and beautiful
girls have a chance in business
offices these days.
The business man, she said,
preferred feminine employees who
were ornamental to his office
rather than those with gray hairs,
and sometimes shiny noses, whose
work he might depend upon. In
deed, he is likely to be jealous OF
the brainy woman, she dcHlared,
and discharges her as soon as
she manifests an insight into his
business.
/ disagreed with this young wo-
man and still do. ! maintain that
ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

chair placed against the wall,
with your knees apart, your feet
pointed straight ahead. Contract
your abdomen and straighten your
back until 1t rests against the
wall from your hips to your
shoulders.
slowly raise your arms as high
as YOU can above your head, with
out lifting your shoulders. Still
holding in your abdomen, let your
arr drop slowly Relax your
shoulders, then your back. Let
your body bend over Imply until
the knuckles OF both hands are on
The Washington times., 1928-01-24

him note of good wishes and
hope for fine performance, and
mail it so that he viii get 1t on
the morning OF the play. Or, bet
ter perhaps. send the telegram to
the hall in which the play is to
be given. This will give him
happiness. and the flowers might
embarrass him.
IntrQductiODs Again
nEAR MRS BEECKMAN:
II / am giving a hiking party
and will have a number of boys