New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 4, 1922, Page 4

What Harry Underwood Threatened and Madge Countered There was no escaping Harry Un- derwood's insistence. He had made up his mind to learn everything 1 knew concerning Dieky's oscapade— the newspaper account of which had sent him hurrying to join me--and 1 knew of old the futility of trying to thwart him once he had set his will to functioning, instead of subordinat- ing it to his indolent merta as he so often did. “Yes, Dicky wired me this morn- ing," 1 answered, and with the words realized that 1 had not uttered them with the reluctance-I had imagined I wood feel, Indeed, 1 was discovering that de- spite my usual aversion to Harry Underwood 1 was distinctly glad to see him upon this occasion. 1 had felt very lonely and bewildered, es- peclally as 1 cherished the queer, re- sentful feeling that meeting my hus- band after what had happened would be like meeting some one strange to me. And the advent of so doughty & champion as Harry Underwood heartened me more than I would have been willing to admit. “Wired, eh? I'll bet he did ! When (he saw those newspapers this morn- ing, I'll wager my last collar button that he made better time to the tele- graph office running than any air- | plane flight he ever did. That boy Just naturally spread himself and flew. What did he say?" His absurdity was irresistible. laughed for the first time since I had tseen the newspapers. Mr. Under- wood shot a keen glance at me and I caught shadowing his eyes something ! which is rarely seen in them, an ex- pression of pitying tenderness such as tone gives a grieved child. Madge Repeats the Telegram “That's right,” he said ' heartily. | “I'm glad the old clown hasn't forgot- I ten his bag of tricks. You need a laugh or two today. It's the only way for you to treat this little spreading of I the Dicky-bird's wings. 1 sure would ke to have been there when the old boy first lamped the newspapers this miorning. After I'd given him the thrashing he needs I'd have had the Jaugh of my life. But all this is be- side the point. What did he wire you?” “He asked me to disregard the| newspaper reports, saying they were greatly exaggerated,” I replied slows Iy, “and that the situation was the fault of no one but busybodies. And| ~he asked me to come to him at once, because Miss [Moster and he need m v I had not intended to retail all of Dicky's telegram, but Harry Under- wood's plercing black eyes wore liké probes, and 1 had given it all before I realized it, 1 must have sounded unconsciously in my last words the resentful bitterness which was mine | at Dick sending for me because | Claire Foster needed me, for there followed instantly an explosive volley of words from Mr. U'nderwood. ‘“Just Like All Wome “Curse the Dicky-bird's impudence, anyhow !'" he exclaimed, and his face was dark with anger. “To ask you' he stressed the pronoun-—‘to come up there and subject yourself to the |stares and comments of a lot of blasted old tabby cats, in order, to protect a girl who hadn't any more sense than to get herself into a scrape Jike this—just wait till 1 see His Nibs, He'll get what's coming to him once in his life, or my fist hasn't lost its punch, that's all.” Now, while I knew that much of this was only Harry Underwood's melodramatic way of expressing dis- approval, yet there was the ring of enough truth in it to affect me in a most curious way. For instead of being grateful and pleased at his un- doubtedly sincere championship. 1 found myself bristling with resent- ment. How dared he criticise my husband when his own treatment of Lillian had been unspeakably caddish ! “Who administered a thrashing to you when you brought so much sor- Irow to Lillian?” 1 asked pettishly, and the next minute was wild at my- self for having dignified his tirade with a retort. Mr. Underwood threw back his MBead and laughed softly but heartily. i ‘“Just like all the rest of the wom- en, aren’t you?" he said condescend- iingly. “Friend Husband may beat you up, and ruin your best switch and puffs, but let anybody say a word against him, and you're right in the front oh the battle, flourishing your little pole-axe.” — —DEEP WATERS— BY ZOE B ECKLEY. A CHILD'S PLEA VIA RADIO. Myra and Barrett, 'still trangfixed, stood looking into each other's eyes, a flood of misunderstanding between them. Their hands did not touch, their hearts beat painfully. “Come,” said Barrett at last, gen- tly, leading the way to a sheltered cor- ner of the deck where two steamer chairs stood close together. “Come— and talk.” But when they were settled, neither found words easily. “1 hoped to see you sailed.” “I ran away.” before you yra’s honesty, es- pecially in crises, was impetuous. *T was afraid of you, Jack. You had promised not to sail on the ‘Cedric’ with me. But I was afraid, if you saw me again—"" “—that I wouldn't keep my word! Well, you see I did."” Myra shook her head. “Only partly. How did you find out Y'd changed my sailing to this boat at the last minute?" Barrett winced. “That's not fair. I simply had to get away. the Cedric and caught th land.” She was still troubled, but now the situation rather than with doubts of him. 4 “Forgive me, Jack. I might have known you'd keep a promise. But I ‘was upset— She pansed, as though preoccupied with a more important problem. “What—just what is going to happen now?" e————— MOTHER! Move Child’s Bowels with “California Fig Syrup” I.didn’t find out. I avoided for Hol- Even a sigk child loves the “fruity’ taste of “California Fig Syrup.” If the little tongue is coated, or if your child is listless, eross, feverish, full of cold, or has colic, a teaspoonful will never fail to open the howels. In a few hours you can see for yonurself how thoroughly it works all the constipa- tion poison, sour bile and waste from the tender, little bowels and gives you a well, playful child again Millions of mothers keep “Califor- nia Fig 8yrup” handy. They know a teagpoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for gennine “California Fig Syrup” waich has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Moth- er! Yon must say “California” or you may get an imitation fig syrup. | at Barrett suddenly covered the hand that lay on the chair-arm with his own., “Myra,” than a breath, yet so intense that she| quailed. “The inevitable! Let's face |it. There’s nothing for me-—back there. No one cares. Myra-—won't YOU want me?” She wet her lips. The pulse in her throat beat painfully. “Jack—" Her throat went husky; she tried again. *““What can 1 say? If you were free—'" She made a| gesture more Noquf‘nt than words. | “I shall be free.” | “You must be very sure, Jack. misunderstand. You're not shaliow man. At this moment you want me. But I know--life, Jack, {and what habit and association mean an who has been married for Fatherhood has its roots. You don't realize—"' | “I do. Nineteen years have brought me-—here. No one cares, I tell you. Unless it's Alice, my daughter. But {even she—well, you see I'm here. My | choice, after weighing everything, Oh, don’t a Bar-rett!” A deck stew- ard came along, calling the name and slapping the blue envelope of a radio HE TORE OPEN THE MESSAGE. message in his hands, Barrett stopped him, in uneasy | wonder. He tofe open the message “Alice not home last night. No news, Searched everywhere. Frantie. Junior.” (To Be Continued). (Copyright, 1922, NEA Serviee). ANTI-PROHIBITION FIGHT. Berlin, Dec. 4. (Associated Press) The prohibitionists of Schoienberg, a Berlin suburb, having been prohib- 4nml by the police from holding an open air meeting yesterday, engaged ‘.. flock of sandwich men to parade | the streets with placards denouncing ithe evils of alcohol. This aroused Hhr ire of the saloonkeepers and dis- | tillery employes who pounced upon [the sandwich men and gave them a I severe beating. The police finally in- his voice was little more| Y tervened and’ restored order but on after the placards had been with- drawn from the streets. DVENTURER N AGUR ST BALEY i ‘bi e PLAYING A TRICK ON OLD DOG SPOT, Mrs. Fox that taught her son the ways of the world, His fath- er always seemed tq be too busy to bother to teach Tomimy such things as he needed to know. However, he was always ready:to tell Tommy what not to do. “Don't,”” was one of Mr, Fox's favorite words. “Don't sleep in my bed! Don't step on my tail! Don't forget to leave me my share of the treat! Don't let old dog Spot follow you home!"” There was no end to his warnings. Now, it was not always ecasy for Tommy to do his father's bidding. For instance, how' was he going to keep old dog Spot from following him to the old back pasture, where the I'ox family lived? Certainly he would nev- er have known, if his mother hadn't constantly told him of ways in which Le could throw Spot off his trail. Mrs. Fox taught her son to double back in his tracks and jump to one side. She showed him how to run along the top rail of a fence. She tcok him, herself, right into the midst of Farmér Green's herd of cows. It wasn't long before Tommy even began to think of new ways to outwit Spot-—ways which even his mother perhaps had never thought of. And that was why Tommy Fox had a, cer- tain idea one day late in' the fall, | It was when he fouud himself over on the ‘L may as well' have it over’ be muttered. other side of Blue Mountain beside Basqued frocks are still most popu- Tlar for girls' party wear, though they are decidedly the basques of this sea- son and no other. Waistlines are lower, occasionally the skirts are gored, the basque bodice no longer wrinkles across the front but fis gathered into fullness on each side. Sometimes the basque front con- tinues in a panel that falls to the hem. Sleeves are short or non- existent, DAILY FASHION SERYIOE, PARTY FROCKS QUITE SIMPLE ‘ Chiffon velvet is the favorite ma- terfal, It may be plain, but often is brocaded or embroidered in metal thread. White velvet and silver is the smartest color scheme, with sil- ver and black and white and gold fol- lowing close behind. Al} colors are good, but no costume is fashionable without a touch of metal cloth or metal embroidery somewhere about it. supposed it was frozen so early in the season. He saw Tommy Fox run boldly out upon the ice and lope off for the opposite shore, “I'll get him now!"” old Spot bark- ed savagely. ‘“There's no place on the lake where he can hide. He can't play any tricks on me here.” Spot dashed down to the ice and hurled himself upon it." He hadn't gone a rod from shore when a loud crack gave him a start. He saw the lake. The weathep had been very cold. And Tommy Fox noticed that the lake was covered with ice. It was thin ice. He could tell that because the water looked black through it Very carefully Tommy set one foot upon the ice. Gingerly he rested his weight upon that foot. The ice held him up. So one by one he set his other feet upon it. Then he crept out from the shore. As Tommy moved about on the fro- zen surface of the lake it swayed be- neath his weight. He ran; and the ice cracked sharply. But so long as he kept moving, he was safe from a ducking. Tommy turned toward smiling broadly. “What a chance to trick old dog Spot!” he exclaimed. His idea had come a-knocking. Tommy Fox circled around the mountain, crossed tha ridge that led down toward Cedar Swamp, crawled through the fence between the pas- ture and the meadow, and loped straight down toward the farm build- ings. 0Old dog Spot was down there near the barnyard. Tommy Fox could hear him barking at a squirrel.. But he kept straight oh. It seemed as if he really wanted Spot to chase him. Now, that was exactly what Tom- my Fox had come for. He barked, himself, in his short, sharp way. And. it wasn’t more than a minute before old Spot dashed up the lane and be- gan to look for him. A little later the chase was on. Old Spot was followirlg Tommy Fox. Almost alwaysFommy Fox led Spot in a great circle. His mother had taught him that that was a good way to do. If you ran in a circle, in time you would come back. where you started. And if you had managed to shake off the dog, then you wouldn't have so far to go in order to reach home. Old Spot had long noticed that all foxes led him such a chase. And, | now, When Tommy Fox started) nrmmll Blue Mountain, Spot growled, “He's going to circle ‘way around the mountain! Well, I'll get him when he reaches the lake. He can't get across it."” 01d dog Spot Hhd a surprise when he came to the lake. He had ‘not ASPIRIN the shore, Say “Bayer” and Insist! Unless you see the name “Bayer on package or on tablets you are not getting the genuine Bayer product prescribed by physicians over twenty- two years and proved safe by millions for Colds Toothache Barache Rheumatism Neuralgia Painy Pain Accept “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” only. Bach unbroken package con- tains proper directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drug- gists also sell bottle of 24 and 100, Headache Lumbago Aspirin is the trade mark o1 ‘ayer Manufacture of Monoaceticai.ivster of Salicylicacid. white lines running out in all direc- tions from the ice beneath him, “My goodness!” he howled. “This ice isn't thick enough to bear me up. That Fox is lighter than I am.” He tried to turn back. But behind him he found open water now, He tried to go on. But theice fell away the moment he stepped on it. He tried to go to the right; he tried to go to the left. It was useless. Spot saw that he must take a wetting in the cold, cold water. T might as well have it over,” he muttered. 'And pluhging in, he swam back to the shore. As he pulled himgelf upon the bank dripping with ice-cold water, he heald a short, sharp bark, like that of a little toy dog, from across the lake. But old Spot didn’'t even turn his head. He knew that Tommy Fox was jeering at him. (Copyright 1922 by Metropolitan Newspaper Service.) —_— Gossip’s Corner 7 Grecian Coiffure Winter coiffures are being copied effectively from ancient Greek head- jdresses. The hair is parted at the center and knotted loosely at the back of the head. Bandeaux of flowers and leaves in silk or metal tissue con- tribute the distinctive touch. Corsage One of the loveliest corsages which deft fingers can evolve is a gorgeous six-petaled tiger lily of ribbon. The lily has two or three accompanying buds and leaves. It need not neces- sarily be developed in the colors natural to the “Tiger.” It.may com- bine delicate shades of shell pink, Nile green, pale blue, mauve or yel- low, For Him. A morroco tie rack may possibly solve the Christmas problem of the woman at loss for something to give “Him." It folds up compactly and may be slipped easily into drawer, trunk or traveling bag. Ribbons. A generally acceptable gift, at the same time attractive and inexpensive, consists of lengths of lingerie ribbon wound upon a plain white card (a correspondence card will do.) The ribbons may be delicate pink, laven. der, mauve, yellow and so forth. Through one of them a silver or ivory bodkin is slipped to complete the gift. 1f You Are Well Bréd You will, at the dinner table, place the napkin half-unfolded across the lap. Rising from the table, you will not refold the napkin, but place it as it is upon the table. You will be careful not te drop it imto the finger | bowl or over the coffee cup. Under {no circumstances will you tuck the napkin into the front of your dress. Marriage A La Mode Among the Albanian beys, or chief- tains, children frequently are be- trothed before they are 10 years old and occasionally while . still in the cradle. In such cases the arrange- ment is kept secret from the couple until the young man ia.in a position to marry. His refusal would result not only in a vendetta but also in social ostracism. Such cases are rare, however, for never having seen the bride he cannot decline to marry her. NOTED SINGER 1 VED. Garden City, N. Y., De 4.—~The condition of Mme. Ernestine 8Schu- mann-Heink, noted contralto, jiI at her home here with pneumonia, was slightly improved today, har phy- siclan announced. RICH FRUIT CAKE BY BERTHA E. SHAPLEIGH Of Calumbia University 1 pound butter % pound brown sugar % pound flour 6 eggs 8 pounds raisins( seeded) 1 pound citron 1% pounds currants 1 poundicandied apricots 1 pound candied pineapple 1 pound candied cherries 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cloves ~ ¢ teaspoon cinnamon 1 nutmeg, grated T cup strong block coffee @ream the butter, add sugar gradu- ally, then the eggs, and beat thor- oughly. Sift flour with baking powder and spices, and add half of it to the but- ter, sugar and egg mixture. Chop raisins, wash and dry the cur- rants, and cut the citron into thin small slices. Cut. the* apricots and pineapple into small thin slices, and the cherries into halvés. Mix fruit with the other half of the flour and add to the first mixture with the coffee. Thoroughly mix and put into tins lined with buttered paper. Cover tops of tins with cheesecloth and paper and steam four hours. Place the cakes after they are taken from the steamer into a warm oven and let them dry for an hour or two. TELEGRAPH OFFICIAL DIES. Greeley, Colo., Dec. 4.—Willlam Nelson Fashbaugh, vice-president of the Western Union Telegraph Co., died here yesterday after an fliness of several months.. He came here from New York for his health. He was 61 years old. AN OLD RECIPE T0 DARKEN HAIR Sage Tea and Sulphur Twms Gray, Faded Hair Dark and, Glossy. Almost everyone knows that Sagé Tea and Sulphur, properly com- pounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is muuy and troublesome. Nowadays we simply ask at any drug stove for *“Wyeth's Sage and Sul- phur Compound.” You will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients, at very little cost. Every- body uses this preparation now, be- cause no one cah possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw @is through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy and you look years younger. A FOX’S | Now Playing CARNIVAL OF HAPPINESS Priscilla Dean Under TwoFlags “Fun in a Drlig Store” Thurs.—Fri.—Sat. WESLEY BARRY - - “Rags to Riches” “Sidewalks of New York” ?Inim::s"ai:'!:n"ll Unless otherwise Didicuted, theatrienl noiaes wid reviews o nllfl .IL ’ puiip ptgdprrion -Jln! l‘ '! ! | LI1LTLT " this col weitten by the press sgencles fag the respective amusement compan; “UNDER TWO FLAGS"—FOX'S. A love epic immortal, a tragedy sublime, “Under )vm Vlags" captured the heart of the world when it came as a novel from the pen of Oulda and its growth in poplilarity was heightened by its presentation on the stage by many renownéd artists, in- cluding Blanche Bates. Now it has been made into a pleture and will be scen here today, tomorrow and Wed- nesday at Fox's theater. Priscilla Dean, than whom there is no more magnetic figure on the screen, breathes the fire of her dynamic per- sonality into the role of Cigarette, idol of a French regiment at Algiers. Theer are street scenes in “Under Two IFlags" that give a true insight of the life of the masses in this French province of northern Africa. The military pomp of an army post is accurately presented. And the op- pressive luxury surrounding the pam- pered beauties of a shiek's harem add picturesque color to this dramatic film. The vaudeville features “Fun in a Drug Store,”” a bright little musical comedy sketch; “Fid" Gordon, violin- sit; the Florence Duo in a novelty stunt and The Stewart Sisters with the latést musical hits. JUVENILE FOLLIES AT LYCEUM. The Lyceum’s all star vaudeville bill the first half of this week is fea- tured by an elahorate show — “The Junior Follies"” and “William O'Clare and His Shamrock Girls.” The former presents a troup of younger performers who put on a miniature Follies show, doing it with all the pep and zest of the older players. The latter is an elegantly staged Irish feature number, the sketch abound- ing in ballads, dances and song hits savoring of the Emerald Isle. Other excellent acts are Margaret and Han- ley in a truly sensational novelty aerial acrobatic” act, and Violet Woods#a sweet young woman singer who specializes on the most.up to date song numbers. Jaordan and Marsh are a comical duo, one of them doing an Italian character act that is a riot. ‘The accompanying picture presf‘nlnl Lionel Barrymore; one of the leaders on the American stage, in the Fog.” Beginning Thursday, this theater will again offer a new vaudeville en- tertainment and another big picture, ““Youth to Youth."” THOMAS \IEIGHA\' AT PALACE. The present bill at the Palace for the first three days of the week has some very fine Keith vaudeville at- tractions and a photoplay feature that {s one of the very best this season. “The Man Who S8aw Tomorrow" s the title and an all star cast of popular players will be found “in the import- ant roles. Thomas Meighan and™Lea- trice Joy, who lately made a big hit in “Manslaughter,” have again the leading roles in this produetion and their support is very capably handled by Theodore Roberts, cigar and all; Alec Francis, John Miltern, a native of this city, d Eva Novack. The| Keith vaudeville bill features The Seven Glasgow Maids, headed by Jes- sie Stirling, and includinp seven bon- WHERE EVERYBODY GOES Tonight—Tues.—Wed. WILLIAM O'CLARE and His SHAMROCK GIRLS 9--Other Acts--5 This picture is on Broadway now and the LYCEUM bas it too— Tonight, Tuesday, Wednesday. “THE FACE'IN THE FOG” With LIONEL RARRYMORE and SEENA OWEN Dramatic, Thrilling and Intensely Appealing CONCERT Rosa Ponselle Fox's Theater Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 10 At 3:30 O’clock Auspices New Britain Musical Club Admission—$1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Loges, $3.00. Exchange Sales Now On At C. L. Pierce Co. . in" “The Face I i nie lassies who offer “Echoes From Scotland,” Other acts are Hal Springford, Roberts and Wilfreda in an excellent offering, and Masen & Gynne, who are clever blackface com- edians, Starting Thursday for a run of three days the feature attractipn will be Rodolph Valentino fn his lat« ept _production, “The Young Rajah," ST, J N'S FAIR, After a most successful week, Chairman John Sullivan has every- thing in order for the closing of St. John's fair this evening and the dis- tribution of the attractive prizes at the state armory on Arch street. The fair, which has been running for eight nights, has been well attended and a capacity crowd is expected this evening for the tlosing, and to enjoy an exceptional program planned by James Crowley, chairman of the en- tertainment commitiee, which will in- clude some of the best musical talont of the city. The drawing of prizes will be the important feature, and will take place after the entertainment. Chairman Sullivan announced today that the of- ficers presiding at the drawing would include H. L. Curtis of the New Brit- ain Savings bank, James Dailey of the Commercial Trust Co. and James Reilly of the New Britain National bank. Music for dancing Will be fur- nished by Frank Sullivan's orchestra. PARSONS THEATER, HARTFORD. “If you like this play please tell your friends, “But, pra; end This brief rhymed: request, printed at the head of the program of “The Cat and the Canary,” the famous mystic play, has been read by hun- dreds of thousands of theater goers who have seen John Willard's thrill= ing drama, during its two seasons at the National theater, New York city, and so far as Kilbourn Gordon, the producer, can discover not one has failed to respect it This loyalty of andience to pro- ducer is one of the many remarkablo features of this most remarkable of. plays. For more than a third of a million of men and women to keep a secret is extraordinary—but then so is “The Cat and the Canary"—and while, during the long New York run many patrons were seen to return time and again to the theater it was noticed that they usually came as hosts to friends whose curiosity had been excited by reports about the fa- mous drama, for once vou have shiv- ered and gasped and laughed over the exciting situations the next best sen- #ation is in watching your friends go through the same experience This company includes Sylvia Field, Richard = Sterling, Beth Franklyn Blanche Friderici, Edmund Hito Percy Moore, Ryder °~Keane, = Csar’ Fckstrom, Harry Southard and Cla.4 Vedera. PALACE Now Playing Y THOMAS MEIGHAN Leatrice Jn_v—-«loll' Miltern Theodore Roberts—Alec Franeis R g “The Man Who Saw Tomorrow”’ KEITH VAUDEVILLE Featuring T--GLASCON MAIDS--7 Seven Bonnic Lassies in “ECHOES OF SCOTLAND"” Other Good Acts don’t tell them how it — Thursday — RUDOLPH VALENTINO in “The Young' Rajah” PARSONS THEATER. HARTFOBD —TONIGHT— ~Mat. Wed. TS TWO RUN tional Tieater, New York City. urn Gordon, Inc., Presents By John Wiilard. Siageu by ira Same Metropolitan Cast and Hinborate Production. Excerpts from New York papers: “The 1200 first nighters literally sat on the edge of their seat N. Y. American, ‘Not even ‘Tho Tiat' hus ‘more mym pense than “The Cap and the Canary.' It s the kind of a play that Pes might written N. Y. “A spooky thriiler, mysterious asd @ eiting.” N. Y. World. PRICES: FEves., 50¢ 31, $1.50, £3, ed. Mat., 500 to $1.60.