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New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
JOURNEY OVER NATIONS
 ROADS LONG TIME JOB
Forty One Years Would Be Requ'r- ed for Trip Over United States
 Highways, Rountree Says.

Oklahoma City, Okla, July g UP)-If man started on his va cation today with the intention of travelling all the highways in the United States he might return home in 1871,
 He would, however, have to urge" the family car over more than 2,400.0o0 of the nations S. 100000 miles of highways, J. A. Rountree, director general of the United States good roads association, estimated yesterday at an opening session of the association's conven- tion.
 The purpose of our 18th annual convention he>e is to get MT Smiths family car out of the mud and give the nation a system of highways which if viewed from an airplane would make the country resemble 3 uniformly patterned table cloth, , Rountree said.
 At present, we have to travel unimproved roads to most of the resorts at vacation time. Not only do the tourists have to battle mud and dust, but the farmer is hamper ed in his marketing of crops by poor by-roads.'
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

His his pyjanas and bathrobe." She blushed.
 "Ye gods" from Jay. And I thought 1 was entertaining a shy country cousin! 1 shall have my work cut out in the next few weeks,"
 Another pause, and Jay said seri- ously, "ls he nice, child? Y3I know what l mean"
 ''Oh, ever so nice" Mary Lou said quickly. "He-he wants me to stay the night here"
 T think I had better give him the once-over," Jay said decisively. Get straight into a taxi, Mary Lou. Never mind about putting on the wet clothes. No one will notice what you have on at this hour of the morning. By the way, a pal Of yours called about an hour or so ago, a tall handsome fellow, with black eye. He seemed mighty up- set over your conduct tonight. I'll tell you the rest when I see you"
 That was Brynmor," Mary Lou gasped. Her amazement was tem- pered by a certain pleasure that Brynmor had bothered to call at Jays flat. Could he have been so bored with her, after all?
 Now hurry home like a good child" said Jay. I'll try to stay awake till you get here"
 Tony didn't demur when Mary Lou told him the outcome of the conversation.
 T heard you giving me a good character he grinned. She didn't reply. They gathered her damp clothes into a bundle, and Tony called a cab.
 At any rate" murmured Tony, when they were almost to Chelsea. If you hadn't fallen into that bath tub we wouldn't have reached OUT agreement about my taking you to impress Aurt Ethelnerta. Here's my card, the phone numbers on it. Give me a ring when you get up. Put don't make it TOO early. Maybe I'd better phone you instead"
 Please do" she said. The taxi drew up, and he helped her out. It was almost daylight.
 You may not he the latest word in girls, Mary Lou" Tony said sleepify, But I'll say this for you. You're q good sport"
 She flushed. She stammered something unintalligible, waved ( hasty cheerio and fled up the stairs to Jays flat Tony gazod after her a moment, then climbed back into tho cab.
 Nice little thing" was his in ward comment. And if she'll work the trick with Aunt Ethelberta. H be her slave for life" /
 Copyright. 1a3o, A1aysie Greig)
 Who is this Tony? His identity astounds Mary Lou - in tomorrow $ chapter
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
VETERANS BUREAU
 BUSY ON PENSION
Wants to Make Benefits Avail
 able Quickly as Possible

Washington, July 9 UP)-The U. s. veterans bureau was acting today to make the benefits of the new pension law available as soon as possible for World War veterans.
 Advance application blanks have been dispatched to all the bureau s field stations, while instructions have been telegraphed and radioed to field offices throughout the country and it's possessions.
 1nasmuch as compensation under the new law is effective from the date of application, the bureau is doing it's utmost to place quickly ap- plication blanks in the hands of every eligible veteran.
 More than 100000 veterans-men who served go days or more-are estimated to be eligible for benefits under the bill, which congress pass ed only after sharp modification at the demand of President Hoover The payments range from SIP a month for veterans 25 per cent dis abled to $40 a month for those fully and permanently disabled.
 "Men ill enough 10 be patients in a veterans hospital because of a non-service disa bility not heretofore compensate will merit immediate attention," Director Frank T. Hines of the veterans bureau said today. We will examine these more seri- ous cases first to determine the de- gree of their disability and the rate of compensation"
 Veterans hospitals are now caring for 30,700 men, of whom 43 per per cent have disabilities not directly traceable to war service
 The estimated cost of the bill for it's first year is s25,2S1, ,00O, but these payments may exceed it considera- bly,.
 The fact it is necessary for all veterans seeking the benefits to the new law to make application. was emphasized in a statement by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Old forms on file by veterans now re- ceiving compensation are not con- sidered an application for the new benefits.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Parliament Adjourns in
 Honor of Joseph Ward

Wellington, N. E., July (UP)- The New Zealand parliament ad- journed yesterday for a week out of respect for Sir Joseph Ward, former prime minister, who died here Mon- day
 Funeral services for Sir Joseph will be, held next Sunday, it was announced.
 Sir Joseph had been i'll many months. and was forced to resign as prime minister last May because of i'll health. Since then he had lived quietly. here retaining a cabinet post without portfolio.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

laxative daily.
 T had been hearing a great deal about Bon-Tone along my daily route, and decided to try a bottle of this tonic. After I had finished the third bottle, the gas disappeared, and now, nothing I eat bothers me in the least, and my bowels move regularly.
 "Bon-Tone sure did the trick and quickly too. I shall be Cnly too glad to pass the good word along"
 Let the experience of others be your guide. All that Bon- Tone asks is fair trial.
 Bon-Tone is sold in New Britain by Miller X Hansons Drug Store, 30 Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

carefully about her, and started in D join Tony. The sitting room presented a bizarre sight. Har garments were draped over every chair. Tn the midst Of the array, blinking sleepily into the fire. sat Tony.
 Fe made half an effort to rise Gone in and sit down" he grlnred You look like something Santa Claus couldn't if into q stocking. Have a drink?"
 No, thsnH you" sad Mary Lou. She seated herself gingerly on the aagA Of 1he couch, and Tony in- spacted her. She looked rather sweat with the volvmirous folds of hLs dressing gown hil'ovtng about her
 Have o.saret," he srggsstel, May as well make yourself at hcme."
 Mary Lou shook Ter head. T don't smoke. rEanE=,'
 "You'ra 3 run sort ot girl" Tony r.e5irared. "Dor'- want 10 drink. Don't want 10 smoke. Would it be indaIicat4 to inquire just what you do want to do?'
 Mary Lou was stunped but Tony laughed
 Ny dear Mary Lon you've missed tho bus ny a century. haven't you?''
 What do you neanc'
 He reached for ! c;zare+. You're about q hundred years out of date. Thzy liked nice modest girls - -hen.'
 The "ntoe" sung Mary Lou. It was taa second time that night she had heard the adjective appIi=1 ro herself
 But I don't want to be nice and modest" she told him. That doesn't get you anywhere. I learned that tonight
 ~catld." he smiled. you're friahtfully naive-'
 T suppose I am she admitted. If I weren't, don't suppose I'd have believed Brynmor last sum- ner" Her voice was choEed T believed all the things h4 told na. And tonight when I realized that it had only been sumner flirta- ton for him. I vas hurr-tsrrb.y. That's that's why 1 danced with you when you asked me-
 And I thought it was my mag netic rersonality,' Tony sighed noclingly.
 T suppose f I'd been sensible and modern. she resumed. I'd have looked on our affair the same way he did - an amusing experi- ence. But z. 1 thought 1t was rcal Do vol think. if I hadn't would have come to London today?
 She paused bTeathIessly,
 I'm glad l did give him that black eye,' Tony uurmured
 T was so looking forward to 'these two weeks in town" she went or. And now ." She stiffened with 9 little jerk. T will have a good time. despite him. l don't care what ] do"' Tony swung his ether leg over
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
1 By Nay Gre

He scratched his head. "There's s my bath wrap and. perhaps, a pair of pyjamas? You shouldn't be cold in those"
 T think I'd better go straight home" Mary Lou said, but Tony wouldn't hear Of il.
 He produced d pair Of pyjamas of striking orange silk, and a dressing gown of a deeper shade.
 She undressed in the bathroom and handed her damp clothes, one hv one. to him through a crack in -hc door. She felt decidedly en- barrassed, especially when it came to stepping into his pyjamas, They would have fitted three of her She had to roll up the legs. and he jacket reached to her knees.
 She wrapped the dressing gown
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
CHURCHES WARNED
 OF OWN PACKETS
Chicagoan Gives ''Pick Mote
 From Own Eye" Advice

Chicago, July R-A warning of racketeers and rackets that do not hesitate to knock even at tho door of the church has been pre- sented by Alderman Arthur F. AL bert to the crime investigation com- mittee~of the Chicago Church fed- eration.
 The alderman told the church- men that before they attempted to point the finger at other racketeers, they should make certain that no rackets had wormed their way into religious, uplift and reform move- ments.
 While Alderman Albert was dis cussing racket situation with the church committee yesterday, acting Police Commissioner A1cock sent a letter to all his precinct captains. calling upon them to inform him before July 20 of any information they might have concerning pos sible connection between members of the police force and grafters and racketeers.
 The general impression of the public is that an alliance exists be- tween members of the police de- partment and racketeers and gang sters, and it is my intention to get the facts on the subject" the acting commissioners letter said.
 Alderman Albert, following his appearance before the church com- mittee. said:
 Racketeers In Churches
 T told the committee that know there are racketeers in the churches and that the secret of cleaning up the city is in finding an uplift organization free from personal and petty racketeers.
 T was asked to tell what I could of the situation in the City Hall. In answer, I told the committee that the City Hall was being governed by Samuel Ettelson, corporation attorney, acting as mayor.
 Forces in the City Hall have been continually selling Mayor Thompson down the stream until the mayor does not knoY whether he is afoot or on horseback"
 Albert urged the church com- mittee to make an appointment with States Attorney John A. Swanson and ask him why he does not get busy and do some- thing"
 The church committee also made public an open letter to Col. Robert Isham Randolph, president of the Association of Commerce, asking him to support his recent public statement that one of the major causes for crime and violence is the constant warfare for the con- trol of the huge revenue derived from the sale of illicit liquor"
 The letter closed with the ques- tion as to whether the press, the church, big business or the courts should share with prohibition the blame for the condition.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
IN TONY'S PNJaNf4S

Tony acted quickly. The sudden commotion had sobored him. He seized Mary Lou by the arm aN1 fled with her through service eXi-.
 A minute or two later Mary Lou found herself pushed through back window onto q fire escape.
 Where - where do We go now" She gasped.
 Run down to the third floor Tony commanded Then climb along that little balcony 70 the next building. We can get mo my flat through the bathroom wi0dow.'
 Mary Lon had wanted excite ment. but this, she felt, was rather overdoing it.
 "Why cant We go out tEe same way as I came in?' she asked.
 Tony explained lmpatlent,y. Don't you understando The place is raided. Haven't you ever been in club during 2, raid.'
 NO" sad Mary Lou.
 What q girl" said Tony. His tone implied. "The girl hasn't lived"
 She started the traacharous de- scent. WhAu they rea.hed the ladga, Tony went first and gave her hls hand.
 - "I've done this several times" he murmurad. by way Of encourage nert. Thank heavens. I left the bath room window open. Steady there. Now jump trough ,,. Mary Lou jumped. The next thing she kn4w she was sputterlng and gasping n q tub full Of water.
 T am soFry.' he exclaimed, Y completely forgot I left the ha!ly bath tub fu1l!'
 He switched on the light. Mary Lou was sitting up in the bath water streaming out Of her nose and her mouth
 This is awful" Tony murmur71. I'm beastly sorry. What can I doe'' ,- Mary Lou climbed out Of the fub and shook herself. T don't know what you can do" she re- piled. but I'm horribly cold
 You must be-" sympathizo1 | ClS. lS EO-4t4L!'4HN tJ St1-S 'o Mary Lou. Her short far hair had frightened into rirgIets. Since she used no rouge it hadn't run. Her face looked fresh, clean, and rather sweet.
 "Jove," Tony. repeated. "Yol look, vell-ra,her stunning,
 Look here" she said sharply. can't you stop staring and tel me how on earth I'm going 10 get dry?"
 "Of course. You'd better take off your things and I'll dry them before the gas fire in the sitting room.
 Mary Lou looked doubtful But what shall I put on while they're getting dry?'
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Poor Girl Who Just Had
 To Win Cleans UD S1.56O

Paris, July g (CP)-Miss Margaret WilbuH who said she was just a poor girl who applied Einstein's ad- vice." swore off visiting gambling casinos yesterday after having won 39,000 francs (about s1,56O) at Frank J. Gould's new casino at Granville.
 Miss Wilbur, who is a mathe- matics teacher at St. Louis lost 12,- GOO francs, which were all of her available funds, in the first nights play at the casino. She pawned a diamond ring and a fur coat and went back the next night to win 39,000 francs.
 "I am just a poor girl who had to win,' she remarked. T applied Einstein's advice on the theory of chance but I'll never play again"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
SUMMER LULU AFFECTS
 DEMAND FOR HARDWARE
Wholesalers Report Sales for First Half of Year Compare Favor
 ably With Last Years Record

New Yory, July 1.-The custom ary summer lull in the hardware demand appears to have made it's advent in nearly all of the leading market sections of the country, Hardware Age will say tomorrow in it's weekly market summary. This augmented by the adverse effects of rather unfavorable basic conditions has served to modify the current demand to considerable extent.
 Wholesalers in most market cen- ters report that sales totals for the first half of this year compare fair ly favorable with the same period of 1929, although the average is somewhat below last years level.
 Reasonable merchandise consti- tutes the larger bulk of the bus mess at the present time. Staple merchandise is moving in a steady flow, but the volume is somewhat limited. Trade in builders hard ware and tools is rather dull. Flu ture orders for fall and winter lines are being booked by wholesalers in some territories and a fair amount of business has been taken.
 Prices show very little change and few major revisions are deemed likely as present prices are con- sidered to have reached the approx innate bottom. Reductions which have been made since this time last year, in many important hardware lines, have made present prices about 10 or F per cent below those prevailing a year ago.
 Collections are reported as slow in some sections and as fair in others Dealers. in scattered instan- ces, assert that outstanding &C., counts are proving a burden.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

-. Synopsis: Mary Lou Leslie comes to London to visit her cousins and Brynmor Whittamore. her sweet heart of last summer. Since then Brynmor has fallen in love with
 Clarice Day. a night club dancer He welcomes Mary Lou without enthusi- asm, and she is frustrated. Brynmor takes her to the Emerald Dragon, where Clarice dances. and excuses himself 10 talk with the dancer.
 Thoroughly embaGr rassed, Mary Lou accepts the inyratlon Of Tony Titherington, 8 total stranger to dance. Outside Clarice's dressing room she happens to hear Bryn-
 nor tell C1arlce that she, Mary Lou, is "too darn nice" Mary Lou resolves to show Brynmor Just how "nice' she can be, When
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Mail Carrier Suffered 6 Months

For the past six months, I've been bothered with disordered stomach" says Adolph A. Matulis, a Mail Carrier, who resides at 99 Rhodes Street, New Britain, Conn.
 Tt seemed that everything I ate turned sour and caused q burning sensation in my throat; my bowels would not move unless I took a
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
UNIONS PARALYZF SHJppJSG

Annoy, July g Pt-Outbound ship ping to the Straits settlements Java, Siam and Rangoon, was paralyzed today because of the demands of local unions upon shipping com- companies formed a combination to fight the demands and were refusing freight consigned to the points af- fected. Officials were attempting to arrange a settlement.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
PLANE SPEEDS UP MAIL

New York, July P}-Delivery of European mail from the French liner He de France was speeded up about five hours today when plane catapulted from the ship approxi- mately 100 miles off shore landed alongside the liners pier in the Hudson river at 5:19 a. m. The ship was scheduled to dock at 10 a. m. The flight marked resumption of ship-to-shore mail service by the French line.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Further Charges Placed
 Against William Moore

Hartford, July - Charges of forgery have been added to those already placed against William Miles Moore, %, who attempted suicide in the Hartford police station Monday night following his arrest for the theft of s400 worth of jewelry and other articles from his step-mother. Moore is convalescing at the muni- cill hospital.
 According to the second complaint Moorey who has served sentences in penitentiaries in several states, is ac- cused of forging the name of his step-father, Frank H. Walker, to a dividend check for s31. The check later was found to be a forgery. USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
\ SCHEME IS HATCHER

Look here" Tony said presently. I'd like to help you. If I take you about, show you the sights, intro duce you to some pals of mine who are good sports, will you do some thing for me-"
 If I could go back to Frinwood feeling I'd had a really good time, all that I expected and more, T. I think I'd do anything." Mary Lou replied.
 Tt isn't so bad as that" Tony grinned. T merely want to take you to Surrey to introduce you 10 my aunt
 Mary Lou was amazed. "Why?'
 Tony shook q finger at her. Al in good time. Suffice that when YOU meet Aunt Ethelberia, I want you to behave just as you do in whatever is the name of the god forsaken place you come from, child?"
 "Frinwood"
 "Weu, just as you behave i'll Frinwood, at a vicarage tea"
 Mary Lou stared at him. Must I behave like that all the time?"
 "Or course not" he smiled. "OnIy when Aunt Ethelherta's there. With me you can be just as modern as you please"
 "I intend to be-" she told him. "But-how can I begin?"
 Tony smotherad a yawn.
 Suppose YOU begin by spending the night here in my flat?' he suggested. These clothes of yours show no signs of drying. You can curl up on that sofa
 T couldn't possibly do tha-,' There was horror in her voice.
 Well. VOL can have my bed. since you're so fussy." he told her. T guess can manage on the couch"
 "Oh. I couldn't stay here any how" she insisted.
 Tony hlinked al her sleepily, "Why not? It's the sensible thing to do"
 IT don't know" she faltered. . She glanced nervously toward the dcor.
 Juplter,"
 His laughter made Mary Lou feel q tool.
 rGou mean that most girls - wouldn't he af-aid2" she asked.
 Afraid of what" Tony grlnned, show me the modern girl who IS genuinely afraid Of any mere man.
 Mary Lou laughed, too. She couldn't help 1t. Her laughter cleared the air. Her eyes rested on tue clock on the mantel shelf
 'Heavens." she exclaimed. Its four o'clock. Jay will be having T if, SheN think I'm dead or something.
 Who is Jay"
 she's my cousin, I'm staying with her. She and her husbanl have a studio in Chelsea. What will she -hink?' Give her q ring" suggested Tony. Explain what's happened"
 "Its awfully late. I hate to dis turb her"
 Well, if shes having q fiji, ade won't be asleep" Tony pointed out, Heres the jolly old phone book
 A sleepy voice answered Mary Lous call.
 Jay? Its Mary Lou" i Jay evidently was struggling 10 become awake.
 "Where ara you. chld?"
 "In-in Mr. =" Mary Lou sud denly remembered she didn't ev=n know Tong's other name. Tn a mans flat
 What are you doing there?"
 "Waiting for my clothes to dry. I fell into the bath tub"
 How did you fall into the bath ? Were you tight?" ! "Oh, mo-" quickly. II just slipped in"
 What are you wearing now"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
GRUNDY SAILS FOR EUROPE

New York. July g [E9 - United States Senator Joseph P. Grundy, of fennsylyania, sailed on the steam ship Augustus last night for a vaca- ton in Europe. The Augustus is bound for Gibraltar, Naples and Genoa.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Spiiri:tualists Say Message From
 Doyle Expected During Funeral

London, July 9 LP) - A message from the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as his body is lowered into the grave Friday was predicted to- day by some London spiritualist cir cles.
 The novelist's family, however, did not encourage this forecast of the moment when they will hear from their deceased relative, al though they expressed continued confidence he will get in touch with them almost immediately.
 Confident of Message
 The authors son, Adrian, told the Daily Sketch; My mother is confi- dent that he will reveal himself shortly. This wonderful faith buoys her. She is beautifully radiant l am certain that if she did not believe in spiritualism, she would not have survived Sir Arthur's death an hour.
 "A seance may be necessary to establish the communication. When we do hear from, him the communi- cation will be treated as private un- less, which is quite possible, he wishes to give the message to the world, in which case whatever he says will be published"
 The son denied current reports that secret code had been arrang- ed, stating that i've should know very quickly if any spirits were im- personating my father" He inti- mated that his mother would rely upon her knowledge of Sir Arthur's little quirks of nature through her years of intimacy with him to guard her against perpetration of a spirit fraud.
 To Be Buried in Garden
 Sir Arthur's body will be inferred in a grave in the garden of his home at Crowborough, Sussex, few yards from the outdoor study where he spent many days devising the plots of his stories on Sherlock Holmes. Lady Doyle made it plain that she wished the funeral to take place within the grounds of the estate.
 There will be no church ritual, and the buriel ceremony will be en- tirely conducted at the side of the grave One member of the family said that the funeral would be open to "any sympathizers who wish to enter the grounds and attend
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
M .G|RL:O A ACOMES.TO.TOWN < 2 5 SaT\ By Maysfe Crsis

the arm of the chair. How are you going to have this good time without him? ?'
 She shook her head. The rebel licus light died in her eyes.
 T don't know"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

Brynror returns, she censures him for his conduct and an argu- ment ensuas between Brynmor and Tony. AS Tony knocks BryM- nor to the floor, someone shouts that police are raiding the club.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-09

Milan said the Clayton act and code of ethics of the federal trade com mission were being violated