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New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

ment l warned you against the pit falls of companionate marriage. You don't hear so much about con- panionatc unions now. do you? They were quite the rage then. And Ruth Was married. And you were en- gagged"
 What a difference d little time makes" Mollys mind flew back to the awful night when Zip had come. crying like d mad man. 10 her apartment. NOW Ruth's dead. And you've a baby. And goodness knows whether I've even a sweetheart or not. l haven't heard a word from Jack, Rita. since l sent him that note l told you about"
 DO you love him as much as ever, Molly? Success hasn't turned your head? IL will be ages, you know, before Jack is earning as much as you.'
 Rita coughed and her pale cheeks flushed.
 Marriage is an awful gamble" 1li' 'IN ' IctI th A'illlIl tI ftlt hll that make it worth while. Oh, Molly, I'm so anxious to have you see little Rita. l suppose all moth- CTS thirk their babies are beautiful. but. honestly Rita is a most un- usual child. Shes extraordinarily intelligent for her age. And she has the dearest little ways. She looks rather like me- l think--eX- Cept that she's ever so much pret- tier. And gayer than l was when I was little. She's like a fairy, and just as good as gold. I know you'll love her, Molly"
 There was something sad in Rita's voice. and wistful. You couldn't help loving my baby" she said.
 "Why of course I couldn't" de- clarcd Molly warmly. I'd love her because shes yours. Rita, if she was the homeliest little thing that ever lived"
 "Oh, she's beautiful" murmure1 Rita. Absolutely beautiful. Peo- pie stop on the street to look al her. Molly-pcrfect strangers"
 Other girls came then to join them, and they were not alone again until that evening in Rita's apartment. The baby, soft and pink and beautiful, slept rosily in her small pink bed. Bob had come home for dinner. but left shortly afterward to keep an appointmen; with a client Rita was smoking cigarets and making animated con vcrsation.
 ''lou oughtn't to smoke so much" protested Molly. Ut makes you cough"
 Rita laughed unplcasantly.
 "Tobacco won't hurt me any" she declared.
 Then, ncVously, she sCuffed out the cigaret she had just lighted.
 Its t. b." she said abruptly That's why I wanted to see you.
 "A couple years ago had an N-ray The doctor said if l stayed in bed. l might be able 10 arrest it. But, lord, who wants to stay in bed. It's no fun hving. If you hay" 10 be careful all the time.
 So l kept on working, and I [ never told Bob or anyone. And | was kidding myself that it wasn't | getting any worse. Then I begar | feeling better. By and by Rita was born. l started getting worse after ward.
 Last week went to see the | doctor again. It's in the other lung i, now. And that . . . that's curtains"
 Mortified, Molly looked at her.
 But, darling. have you been to | onfy one doctor? Maybe hes wrong"
 "Oh, no, he's not wrong. N-rays don't lie, But it's about my baby | want to talk 10 you. When | 6io. Molly, will you take hcr?"
 The bomb shell launched. Rita sought Molly's eyes.
 Its no use asking anyone else" she continued. Bob couldn't. Hes
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

Her gaze swept the dressing ta- | ble
 "Thoy say he looks like Lind bergh," she volunteered Long and lanky. l suppose. That's the way l like 'cm too, Who was ii said long-leggcd men make the best l lovcrs?"
 Molly shrugged.
 1T don't know. It sounds like tabloid philosophy Listen, Misa Austin, you'll be doing me a favo" if you kill that engagement story. It should never have been pub l lished."
 Molly dropped her voice confi- dently. Will you deny it for me?' "Whv surely, if you want me to. So you're off romance?" There was a gay insolencc about the girl from the Herald. You know" she declared, "I've always thought newspaper women had nerve 10 marry. Seeing the blessed state in the raw. as We do Running across the shipWrecks in the courts. Getting the low-down on 1t every day of our lives. Well, you're off romance, are you? ?"
 "Now see herc" protested Molly indignantly. T didn't say anythin- of the kind'
 "But you've ronounccd mar riage?"
 '1 didn't say that either. I'm leaving tomorrow for Boston. to attend my class reunion. And then I'm going to Italy, because I'm dylng 10 see Venice, and eat a lot or spaghetti. l adore Italian jew olry. and Roman history. and I'm gong to have wonderful time I'll he gone for some weeks. and
 know what I'll tackle when I
 pack. I've been asked to do q
 |" movie, and write d book. and q few other things. But everything will have 10 wait. I'm going to cet together what money I can-I guess can get an advance on royalties And I'm sailing straight for Ma plcs.''
 Lucky girl" applauded Miss Austin. And thanks for seeing me Miss Burnham. I'll just write couple of sticks, and kill that en- eaSement story"
 A few hours later she telephoncd from her office.
 Mary Austin again. Say. ther2 are couple aviators missing. Not wishing them any hard luck, I reckoned you'd be glad 10 know you've lost your place on the front page. Lindy's gone looking for them, and we'll be leading with them in the morning."
 The New York press thereattar relegated Molly 10 an inside page. But Boston welcomed her home with headlines. And when she ar rived at college, for commencement, the students met her at the station with q brass band
 She and Rita went to the garden party together. And, as they slipped pink lemonade and nibbled jelly sandwiches, Molly looked at the gay young things all about her. anI thought of what Red had said that day on the beach at Don Cesar.
 The young out of the nest" Red had said. Ready to hunt for their foragers.'
 There were young men about, and many of the girls were affcctin. great eayety, laughing loudly. and assuming Coqucttish and smiling airs. That was the way. reflected Molly, that they laid their snares for loragerS. Some of them were engaged. They wore diamonds on thelr left hands, and they took the ! arms of their escorts with a pro. prietary ar As plainly as words | their manner sad, "I'Ve got mine," | And they treated their less fortu- ! nate classmates with an air of su- 
 Thank heaven" exclaimed Molly. ! 'l can earn my own living. And 1. the Lold De praised l don't have to i.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

Elizabeth would fall for any man with a snappy line and a lot of wise cracks Well, Red Was good company, and he certainly was interesting. Probably some day he'd fall so hard for girl that he would forget all about his mother.
 Red was homely, but he was what Molly called nice homely," He probably wouldn't ever earn very much money. but he was the sort of person you could have a good time with, if he didn't have a quar- ter. Jack of course was different
 He was always serious about money. Being broke was a tragedy with him. while it was only joke for Red
 Molly sighed. And. reaching for the phone, dictated a telegram to Red:
 TERRIBLY SORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING DON'T WORRY WILL SEE THAT RUMOR DIES THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER PLEASE BELIEVE I SYMPA- THlzE AND UNDERSTAND WILL WRITE. LATER
 MOLLY.'
 She was not. she decided, in any frame of mind to write the tactful answer that Reds letter warranted. She must think of tender, under standing things 10 say.
 Now she would dash off, instead. letter 10 Jack. Tomorrow she would write Red
 She pulled out a little eildcd chair, and sat at the Marie Antoi- nette desk.
 Dear Jack" she wrote, and sat for a moment, biting the end Of her pen. considering
 Direct and to the point" shn decided. And little rctiCent. be- cause it doesn't pay to be too eager. Dear Jack. I'm sorry you wouldn't listen 10 me. or let me explain. The stories in the pa per were entirely without founda- ton. l love you as much as l ever did. I'm going 10 Boston. and you can reach me there, if you wish.'
 She read it over. and conclude that it was both dignified and dis erect. Now he could interpret the degree of her love in whatever terms he chose If he wanted to think she preferred d career O marriage, he would probably con- tinue his stubborn tactics. If he ap- preciated her love, he would ask her now to marry him. If he wanted to see her. he could reach her in Bosto on.
 She had made mistake. she de- cidcd, in urging and begging She was acting like an idiot to tele- phone, when he made it so evident that he did not want to see her And it would be absolutely crazy to stay any longer in New York. in the vain hope that he would come to her Let him do the pursuing for a change
 She sealed the letter. and dumped it detiantly with her fist She wondered why she felt so much like crying. Why she felt so lone some, when all the papers said she was the cleverest, prettiest girl in New York. Why it was that Red was eating his heart out for her in | Boston. And Jack wouldn't ven 1 take her to luncheon in New York | Why her mother was provincial. | And her father hen pecked. And | Rita sick. And Ruth dead. And the | W orld all wrong with the author of | the hit Of Broadway.
 "Oh dear.' she sighed . and l then the telephone rang.
 Miss Burnham ?' an eager voice i Inquired. "Oh, Miss Burnham, my | name is Mary Austin, and I'm on l The Herald. l know you said you | wouldn't see any more reporters to- day. But this is my first assign nent. and you've no idea how much . It means to mo. I'm afraid m I,r tired If | fall down on it,
 Molly laughed. She had used the
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07
BOY CHASING RAIL HIT

When he ran out into the road
 way last night, chasing a ball, AL fred Gagliardo, 15, of [ Lawlot street, was knocked down by the car driven by Henry R. Harris of Pennington. When he vas taken tc Dr. A. L. Ayitable to be examin ed
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

fore she has seen the papers, tele- phones to ask him to take her tl luncheon. He retorts that she has made a fool of hinr long enough, and hangs up the receiver.
 Then Red Flynn telephones from Boston. Red has seen the papers too, and he is also upset He begS Molly to be discreet, and says he is writing her. Don't do anything" " he begs. %until you've heard from me-" e..
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XIV
 Red had written from his desk in the press boom at the court house on the Typewriter that had no capi- tai M. And he had written hurriedly and in excitement. Red always used flashes when he was tearing off a good story. And then it had to be rewritten in the office, because they couldn't use a story full of --s in the paper. The moment Molly glanced at it. she knew that he was in one of his eXcitable moods.
 Dear molly" he began.
 maybe you think I acted pretty strange over the phone just now but that's because you haven't any idea of what I'm up against. ] guess you know. molly that I've been crazy about you .~7er since you strolled in the office that day and knocked Wharton for a row of goals - l guess you know. too, hat people are always falling in love with you. It isn't fair 10 be as beautiful as you are--What I'm irving to say is I fell like load Of bricks the minute ] laid eyes on rou-but you know, molly, I never made love to you
 You told me about Jack Wells .aged. And perhaps you think that's why l never did-but I'm not that kind of a chivalrous bird. molly. If I'd been in q position to Try to make you love me. it wouldn't have made any difference that some other man thought he had first rights.
 Ever since I've known you. l'v, fought with my love. Every time you ever touched my hand. I'd want to take you in my arms-anI hold you tight-and kiss you.
 Remember the night you aslie ] ne If I had my sWeetheart's pie lure in the back of my watch? And said 'Yes'-and showed it 10 you? And you said, Why. it's your mother Red
 well. l suppose I might have told you then that my mother is an invalid - that she hasn't been out of a wheel chair hardly since was born - only l didn't want you 10 think l was looking for sym pathy. or anything like that. If was to get married, my mother would just about die, molly. my 'ather died when was in high school. and then l started taking care of mother, I guess being an invalid is enough to make any woman ledlOuS - anyhow there ; no use talking about it. When 4 woman's helpless, you cant blame her for being unreasonable
 That's why the stories in the papers got on my nerves. They'll kill my mother, if she sees them. That may sound melodramatic- but it's the truth. Now you know, dear, why l acted the Nay did and you know, too. something never meant to tell you. You know that I love You-and I guess maybe you'll forgive me for telling you so. Red"
 Molly sat for a long time with the letter in her hand, So Rcd had fall rn in love with her. And he had meant that she should never know Poor. dear Red!
 She shuffled tho sheets of his letter together. folded them, and put them back in the envelope Then she opened her bag, and Slinpnd tbr cnNpIODr beneath q nil,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

Adorable idiot. She ran out to ind the wireless office, and sent him delirious radiogra m: "YOC ARE, DREADFULLY DUMB BUT STILL. BEST BELOVED WRITE HOTEL EXCELSIOR ROME"
 The trip over was delightful. but uneNentful. There were princesses aboard, and countosses, and any number of dukes. They travelled with maids and various servants. And the women looked weary and tired, and wore countless jewels with supreme indifference.
 The Contc BianCamano was q floating palace, and presently Molly began to feel as if she had been
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

it was found that the boy showed no injuries. Harris later reported to the police.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-07

Molly sat for a long time with the rn in love with her. And he had meant that she should never know Poor. dear Red
 She shuffled tho sheets of his letter together, folded them, and put them back in the envelope. Then she opened her bag, and slipped the envelope beneath a pill
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
British Commission to
 Probe Palestine Case

JorusaIom pcr ?" ,P Tho Hr.- ish governments commission oI lu- Guiry into rcr"7' Semitic Moslrm disorder in Palestine. wtI arrive here Thursday morning and hold IT, first public meeting the same day
 Communists are spending an anti Zionist proclamation urging tn" Arabs 10 boycott tho commission. Arab leaders published an appeal urging tho same thing in ihc press The Arab cNeauiiyo has To, yet taken any doCision
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
EVANGELIST FACES
 FINANCIAL INQUIRY
Secret Bank Account Target Of
 District Attorney

Los Angeles. Oct. 23 P-Investi- gation of an alleged secret bank ac- count kept under the assumed name by Aimee Semple McPherSon, Evan gelist, was begun today by the dis trict attorneys office at the request of Daniel Beecher, deputy prosecu- tor in charge of the grand jury.
 Reports of the alleged secret ac- count cropped out during an inquiry by Beecher into the financial affairs of Angclus Temple, Mrs. McPher- sons church. This inquiry was be- gun when Dr. John Goben, who re- pastorate of Angelus Temple by Mrs McPherson, complained to the dis trict attorney that the Evangelist had mismanaged the financial af- fairs of the temple.
 Beccher said that while the inves' | tigation might result in grand jury 1 inquiry Mrs. McPherson would b' called upon 10 offer an explanation | before such action was taken.
 Harry w.. Stagman, accountant was questioned in connection witt ! certain church books, given Beech
 CT by Dr. Goben at the time tho charges of misappropriation were made. Letha Mae Brooks. forme
 financial secretary to the Evangelist also was questioned. Nature of thei , testimony was not disclosed.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

hostile propaganda also should b" obtained, the committee said.
 The British trade delegation num- bcfcd S5 persons representing 15o firms and trade organizations, and covering every important branch of British manufacturer and commerce. The delegation studied conditions in Russia and surveyed the openings for British trade. An inquiry into the question of credits and Russian financial resources also was made.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
GIRLS LEI BROKEN
 AS AUTO HITS HER
Child Carrying Umbrella in
 Heavy Storm Run Down

A fracture of her leg above the knee was sustained at G:15 last eve ming by Helen Barda, 1o, 199 Broad street, when she was hit by a car driven by Edward WclIins, 1856 Stanley street at the corner or Broad and Silver streets.
 As he was driving east on Broad street, Wellms in his statement to the police, claims that he did not sec the little girl crouchcd under a large umbrella, Just past the intersection sho vas hit by the car.
 Wclins immediately stopped his Car. picked tho girl up and took her to the hospital after which he went to the police station to re- port the accident Officer William O'Day found no cause for arrest. At the time ot the accident Wrllns claims that his speed was not more than 10 miles au hour
 Man. 60. Knocked Down
 Henry Woods. go. 369 Main street, was knocked 10 the pavement by the car Of Joseph Palyz, 1$7 Queen street, at the corner Of Main and Commercial streets last evening The aged man vas unhurt and did not require medical attention.
 Palyz, Was turning his ear north into Main street from Commercial street when Woods ran into his car In a statement made 10 po4ic" otIi- c"rs, Woods admitted that h. was a' fault
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
GIRL MISSING FROM HOME

Seventeen year old Stella Janis kicwicz, 20 Albany avenue, has been missing from her home since Mon day noon. it was reported to local police last night.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
PLAN YALE FUND
 ID AID FACULTY
AuChincloSs Family Gives Money
 to University

New Haven. Oct 22 PI-A fund Of $l0,0OO to aid a member of the Yale faculty vho through circum- stances has become distressed, has been given to the university in memory of Maria Sloan Auchincloss of New York city by her children. It may also be used in recognition Of deserving work.
 The seven nom bers of this well known Yale family who gave the fund, are Samuel Sloan Auchincloss, '94; Mrs. Edgar Sterling Auchin- closs. widow of Edgar S, Auchin- closs. '96; Dr. Hugo Auchincloss, '01; Charles C. Auchincloss, '03; James C. Auchincloss, '0S; Gordon Auchincloss. 'oS and Reginald Au- chincloss, IS.
 Income of the fund is 10 be paid each year 10 a faculty member Whc in the judgment of the president and fellows "is in need, owing o ms, fortune or untoward circumstance such an illness, accident CT other calamity" The income may be Ii Vidcd among two or more members Of he faculty.
 If in any year the income shal not be required for the purpos' described, then it shall be awarded to a faculty member who has don' the most useful and deserving worl for the university during the preccd | ing year"
 Two or more members of the lac
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
EAGLES OBSERVING
 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Initiate Glass Of 125 This Alter
 nOOn-Banquet Tonight

New Britain acric, Fratcrnal Or der Of Eagles. one of the citY's leading benefit societies. boasting membership of 505. will crown @5 years Of well-carned success with an elaborate anniversary banquet this evening at o'clock at Od Fellows hall on Arch street. The committee in charge of arrange monts for the anniversary celcbra- tion has been active for more than a month cn the details of the &t- fair and arc confident that it will prove to he one of the most sur- Cessful m the history Of the organi- zation.
 The members Of the acrie point with pride 10 the past activities of the order and arc awaiting with in- terest tonight's banquet. The fel- ture of the celebration will be tho presence of Charles J. Chenu Of Sacramento. Calf, grand worthy president of the order in the United States. who will be the main speak CT. The attendance of Mir. Chem Is considered as tribute to the success Of the local order as thi; will he the only Connecticut city that he will visit.
 Expect Large Attendance
 President William F. Tyler says that indications point to q gather ing Of more than 50N at the ban ouet, practically every member os the organization planning to be present to unite in celebration Of the 18th anniversary.
 The celebration started this aft ernoon at the Eagles hall on Main street with degree work hy the Naugatuck team, A class Of 127 is being initiated tho work contina- ing on into the evening. The ini- tiatory obligation assumed by the candidate for membership in the or der Of Eagles is marked by the ut most impressive solcmnity Its in spring character is unforgcttablc. In the actual practice Of the Eagles, active principles undorlie it's work, These, as given in it's impressive ritual of initiation are liberty, truth, justice and equality.
 After the initiation work is com- pleted at the Eagle hall, the anni- Nersary banquet will be started at 9 o'clock at the Odd Fellows hall. The banquet will be attended by all Of the living past worthy presi- dents Of the local aerie, including F. A. Parker. who holds the honor Of being the first president of the order in this city.
 The officers of the order are as follows: President, William l.. Ty- Ter; vice president. H. l.. Walther; secretary, James F.. O'Brien: treas urer. Fred H. Jurgen; chaplain Harry A. Norton; conductor, Theo- dore Miller: inside guard, George Weir; outside guard, Michael Hig. gins; trustees, l.. R. Kramer. w. J Olden and NJ. T. kerwin, and physi. clan, Dr. Joseph Walsh.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
N hitC- OutnIinlhC3rI

Pm" whites are hop'l"s.ly ou'nrm- oer'd by the native Africans, to whom are credited an increasing number Of cattle thcft-, hurglaries and other crimes. Attacks have been made on tribcsnen suspected of being informorg,
 Sir Edward Grigg, governor of krnya Colony reported to the legis-
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
CARDINAL FLAYS
 PROHIBITION LAW
Says Temperance Society Idea
 Should Be Revived

St. Louis. Oct, 23 UP)-Prohi- bjtion has increased the need for temperance societies, Cardinal Dougherty, archbishop of Phlla- delphia, said in letter read at the Illinois Kansas Missouri convention of the Ladies auxiliary, Knights of Father Matthew.
 with the advent of the 18th amendment to tho constitution and the enactment of the Nolstead law the cardinals letter says, Tit gen erally was thought that there would be no further need for Cath olic Total Abstinence League of | America.
 "Experience has shown that there is more need Of it now than ever before. According to statistics the drink evil has not only not ceased but it seems to have increased, and with the increase in drink has como an increase in crime.
 "rhere is a great urgent need o' q revival and spread of the Catho' lie Total Abstinence Union all over the United States. It will be vel for the faith and morals of ou' people, especially for the young, l they become members of th' Cnion."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
WHITES IN INDIA
 FEAR TRIBESNEN
LaWIeSSneSS Increasing Among
 Natives, Official Says

<aigoi5. E,nga Colony. British la+t Nfuca. uct. 22 ,P, -Growiug hnala. u,a uuoag tho youn@ fight ma mrU of tho 'routi"r tribes. Luonv,a+ oHl Nne.#le has filled whites in certain @ortuons Of thls wu1 of ErlIah las' Africa "I l tu', h1dlur
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

ulty also are permitted to share this award.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
COMMITTEE SAYS
 BUSINESS READY
Sees Bright Prospect in Russia
 for British Trade

London, Oct. 23 l9-Thc Anglo Russian committee of the Britlsll trade delegation winch visited Rus sja last March and April. believes d great volume Of business Is avail able for Great Britain subject to diplomatic recognition being accord ed and arrangements b'lhG hlade for financing business on long term credits or otherwise.
 The committees rcnor. expresses the opinion that the British govern mcnt could and should obtain assur- ances from Soviet Russia regarding the liquidation of claims ot Brlllsr nationals prior to 1917. Assurances on the question of the cessation ol
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Granite is the only common rock which shows no traces Of anlmal or vegetable life.