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New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
AN "ISVISIBLE" TRADE BALANCE

Hotel keepers at American re- sorts are reported to be complain ing regarding the lack Of good GUS tom this year, due in great measure 10 the enormous trek of Americans to Europe for the summer or part of it. The old adage of See Amer ica First" The huge increase of American tourists abroad gives weight to the conclusion,
 In France it is estimated that Americans will leave six billion francs there this year; in Italy the receipts from Americans are esti- mated al three billion lire. Other European nations arc also listed at relatively high sums paid for en- tcrtainmcnt by Americans.
 This Invisible trade balance e' does not show upon the records of international trade balances; but if exists ne, ertheloss, If included fl probably would show a neat trade balance" against us.
 We sell moro goods in the for cicu markets than NC buy; but VIC disburse morc money through tour ists than Wc get
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
OVER ii BILLIONS OF TAX-EXENfpT SECURITIES

That the total amount of tax exempt securities In the hands of the public is 4,0OO,00o,00o in- cluding s2,750,Ooo,oo0 of Liberty bonds and securities of federal land, credit and joint stock land banks, is something for the taxpayers to think about. The total Is 242 per cent greater than 1t was in 1912 and represents an enoromsu total of property that goes untaxed.
 In the case of government bonds there Is a logical reason why they might go untaxed; but in the case of an ocean of state, municipal and ather bonds there is a difference of opinion, and probably most of the public would be inclined to think such property should bears it's share of taxation, especially as the exist ence of taX-eXempt securities makes it more difficult for taxed securities 10 compete for the funds of inves- tors, and at least raises the interest rate and thus contributes to one of the underlying causes of the hfsn cost of living.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
AN EVEN BREAK" FOR
 FANI, OR DEATH

Ntlnalmur Stefansson has written an article in which he declares that in spite nf the failure of tho Mac Milan Byrd Arctic expedition the possibility for nonstop flight be twrrn Spitzhorgsn and Alaska will bo as bright next summer" as vas thc probability Of Alcock and Brown flying across the Atlantic ocean be- fore they did il In 1919.
 All that is necessary 10 accom- pDish tho feat, Stefansson asserts, is a willingness by the flyers 10 take an even chance with death. With sand- wiches and a thermos and no Fun necessary extra fuel or provisions, the intrepid aviators need only take chance on landing safely after a 15 10 20 hour grind through the air and across the North Pole-that or die in the attempt
 The Amundsen and MacMillan ex- petitions have proved that flying conditions in the Arctic are about the same as e1sevhere--when the weather is satisfactory. Unfortun- ateH. there appears to be plenti-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
NO CHANGES BY THE EXPRESS COMPANY

If will be remembered that when the committee from the Chamber Of Commerce made tour Of in- spection at the New Haven railroad 1 station recently 1t included among It's excellent suggestions one rela- e tive to the American Railway Ex- press company office, II was de- clared by the committee that the present bicameral condition of the express business in this city, where- by there are really two offices, one situated ou one side of the railroad depot" and the other on the other side, and each having separate functions should be unified. Of course, the advice was excellent, but nothing has been done about 1t. Nothing Is ever done about any thing costing money around the railroad station.
 The express office In this city Is one far below the standards in cities of this size. It is a monopoly. of course, and that may have some thing to do with it.
 But conditions are changing even for transportation monopolies. The express business has met with severe competition by the parcel post system of the post office; and by the way, compare the new par eel post station on Court street with the express offices at and near the railroad station. The difference ought 10 make the express company attempt 10 carry out the recent sug gestion of the C, of c.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

tude of bad flying weather in tho Arctic. But aviators have taken chances with bad weather before and some of them have survived. The worst aspect of Arctic flying, however Is not the weather but the paucity of landing places; airplanes cannot land on miniature icebergs scattered over the landscape --- at least not without smashing the plane. And such an experience at or near the North Pole without provisions and dog sleds, would mean q slow and lingering death.
 The distance between spItzbergen and Alaska approximately equals that between Newfoundland and Ireland, When Acock and Brown jumped over the briny depths in 1919 they knew that a forced land ing meant drowning. They won be- cause they took the chance.
 As stefansson says, somebody Is going to take that trip for the publicity there is in it---for himself, the manufacturers of the airplanes, or for the makers Of the particular brand of gasoline used. He stangely overlooked the possibilities and profits of lecture tours and book royalties.
 Stefansson need not worry his head about the possible lack of en- trants for the trip, Just as soon as 1t appears likely that there Is an even break between the possibilities of success and failure there will be few dare devil volunteers. Major Andre showed the way; he hasn't been heard from since, but he took the chance.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
COMMUNICATED
Polish Disbursements Association Questions Logic of Suggestion
 at Williamstown

We have before us excerpts of 4 speech delivered by Prof. Bernsdotte E. Schmitt of University of Chicago. at the Williamstown Institute.
 In part the professor said: Tt may not be impolitic for the powers that rule to suggest to Poland to bargain with Germany for other port priyi- leges, possibly Koenigsburg or Bremen in exchange for the corri- dor" (Meaning the Polish corridor between Germany and Prussia.l
 We hesitate 10 believe in the au- thenticity of a suggestion that Po- land be given Bremen for a port, especially when the author of the suggestion Is said 10 be a professor in one of the leading universities Of the country. Is 1t that the pro- fessor's knowledge of geography is so meagre, that he fails 10 realize that the port Of Bremen lies hum dreds of miles from the nearest point of Poland's boundary line?
 UT lllel ultTF' tliS tlts bl bEeiIell is city Of strictly German popula- ton, whereas. the corridor in ques- ton has vast Polish majority.
 We entertain the hope that the professor Will take it upon himself 10 correct his errors,
 PRESS COMMITTEE. Polish h-Ameriran Rusinessmen's As- AoeiatkaA
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
GOING ID NORWAY
 IN 45 FOOT YAWL
Three Men Crossed the Atlantic
 West Bound

New York, Aug. oS Rt-Not con- tent with one perilous 73-day voyage across the Atlantic in a 45-foot yawl, three weather-beaten. middle-aged Norwegian mariners are going to sail back home in September after visit ing the Norsc-American centennial celebration in Minnea polls and St. Paul.
 Following the path of Jeff Bricks son and the vikings. Skipper Andreas Grimsoe and his men drifted into port yesterday in what looked like a nutshell in comparison with ocean liners that churned Up the bay.
 The yawl Faehtanneta has just a l5-foot beam and 12-ton displace- ment. She set out June IS from Droennoey. Norway, and was lost to the world for 73 days, covering B. 500 miles.
 "The weather was rough at times, the skipper said. Squalls, hailstorms and gales kept up for month. But we had plenty Of hardtack and pro visions aboard. There was plenty of opportunity of replenishing water casks by catching rain water In a spare sail. The quadrant we used for making observations Is more than 100 years old"
 Ulirk Wickstram. coastal pilot, and Johan Gresgend. sailor and cook, were the others aboard. They brought a message 10 Norwegian Americans from Enar o. Laussen, mayor of Droennoey. They will de- liver the message in St. Uaul and Minneapolis.
 When it was remarked that the cabin of the yawl with Its three hunks was not large enough to swing a cat, Captain Grimsoe re- fected that as they didn't carry cat the size of the cabin didn't matter much.
 Three other men, Arthur S. Hide brand, author; William Nj. Nutting and John Twodahl, set out to follow the viking passage last year and are believed to have perished.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
FIVE YEARS OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE

It Is now five years since woman suffrage triumphed in the United States. Yet woman has not de- feminized, they have not turned into partisan politicians and have not neglected their homework, Children are born quite as frequently as be- fore. In short. everything is about the same.
 Connecticut was a royal hattlc- ground in tho attempt to ratify the amendment. which ultimately was done despite tho studied opposition Of machine politicians. As soon aE he amendment was ratified the roliticjans who had opposed fl pro- ceeded to lay plans to snare tho newly enfranchieed voters under thetr political banners Many wom- en seem to have regarded this ss compliment. instead Of a compIe- r7ent of political technique.
 Some of the high expectations have not heru realized, It was only last fall that AIicc Paul, identified with the aggressive National Nom- ans party spoke to Ioo women In Congress" Rut tho mass of women voters did not rr'p much in thIs great plan. and tn~ n't result after 'he votes ucro counted Nas one woman elocted to tne ne<t Congress Mrs, Mary T Norton, ncmocra', of Jersey Ct'y Since that timo Mrs. 1ohn Iacoh Rogers of I owe". Massa vas etoc'a1 70 sncceed h,r dec~as"d husband. h addition in tits 0e have tvo women governors Of states; and fair sprtnsHnE Of state legislators are women.
 This record does not indicate that women have tendency 10 vote on tho basis of sex. There are q com rarativcly few fcminists who arc heard from frequently. but the mass rt women voters do not seem to hc inclined 10 vote Tor women merely because of this fact.
 Woman suffrage has been a suc- csss largely because the dire ca lsmltles Of the opponents prior to five years sEo have not materialized. Asa class of voters they usually can he found on ths side of morali- ty, virtue and good government. They are not so easily fooled as
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

men voters and instinctively take the side of the public welfare. Poli- ticians havo had 10 trim their sails to appeal to tho women vote" and have been forced to watch their step. Tho influence of women in the political life of the country has heen quite, vet effective. No polli- tlean or ambitious statesman can afford to Ignore the things women are interested in. Through the po- tential power of their votes they wleld as effective an influence in national and state affairs ns tlrey do in the homes.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

The Imperial Athletic club will hold a bicycle meet at the Berlin Driving park Saturday afternoon, September 15. Tho events on the program will be the mile open, mile novice, five mile handicap and two mile handicap. There will be an Australian pursuit race for the city championship between Thayer and Brannigan, Tenn and other fast ones will compete.
 This Is the last day of the towns fiscal year and tthe books in the selectmen's office were closed up this afternoon. The tottal expensee of the town for this year amount to slb9,72S,99, the appropriation for which was s162,S44.73.
 Lanterns must be lit tonight be- fore 7:34.
 The police made 6S arrests dur ing August, Nineteen were for drunkenness.
 While the band played last night three boys stole watermelon from Rosasco's fruit store on Main St.
 A young man and an old man got into dispute on Main street near the Strickland corner this afternoon and they finally came to blows. The young fellow knocked the old fellow down and then jumped on him. The old man pulled himself together, gave the young fellow a stiff punch In the stomach and knocked him out onto the street car tracks. That ended the dis pute.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
WHERE STGSBOARDS REIGN SUPREME

Btlhoards along highways are bad enough, especially when they are perched in front of beautiful vistas and turning what would otherwise be bit of pretty scenery into hideous experimentation of commercial announcements.
 But its when main highway and main railroad line cross that the sign painter indulges in a per feet orgy of frenzied activity. The idea apparently is that at such a crossing there Is an opportunity of getting the eyes of motorists and the glances of persons passing in trains at the same time.
 Such an orgy of signboards is mo- ticeable just north of Windsor Locks, where the main line of the New Haven railroad crosses one of the trunk line highways. The signs that perch around that spot look like a regiment of soldiers eternally at attention. It Is scarcely possible to locate grass or trees for the sum total of raucous shouting sign boards. Every color in the rain- bow Is represented, and nearly every product on sale in any store is rep resented by a sign. The tumble is a hard strain on the eyes.
 The Legislature made a gesture at controlling the signboard situa- lion by inficting a tax upon them, based upon their size, The legisla- ton has been useless except to hrirr in a little more revenue. whert f. yrI~ Eool way 10 con- tc-i the riEnnoar5 asl and that is 10 eliaunate them altogether, They are d public nu.sarce and ought to be controlled or eliminated just as easily as any other public nuisance If an actual desire exists to do SO. But of course, no such desire has as yet developed in this state. Of the New England states, Maine is the only one which has taken summary action against sgnboards.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
TAKING ADVANTAGE
OF PERFlDY

The New York Central railroad, through its New England subsidiary, the Boston &; Albany, has developed into the most aggressive prosecutor of bus lines in this tier of states, succeeding i'll putting one bus line between Springfield and Worcester out of business through an injunc- ton and going out after others. The Boston X Maine is shooting at line to Greenfield, while the New Haven through it's motor coach subsid iary, the New England Transportation company, has obtained the right to operate d goodly number of busses between Boston, Fall River and Providence.
 The railroads are not 30 much opposed to bus lines per SC, but if any are to be operated. they wish to run lllell.
 But the interstate bus lines form a hard nut to crack. They can start up and are uncontrolled and unregulated, pursuant 10 decision of the Supreme court of the United States. It will take Congress 10 place their regulation under the aetjs of the Interstate Commerce commission and by the time that is done there will he 8 horde of tn- terstate bus lines in operation. To unscramble the situation will be no mean task,
 The new Richmond law In Massa- chusetts applying 10 busses is one of those peculiar manifestations Of legislative cerebrations that occa- sionally inflict commonTea1ths. The law forces bus owners to get a per init to run through towns from the se)ectmcn, so that a bus line which seeks 10 operate through eight towns would have 10 obtain eight permits one from each town: ln addition 1t would have 10 obtain 8 certificate of necessity from the utli~ ities commission. If one town re- fuses to give the right 10 traverse the sacred precincts than the bus line cannot go through it, and us" uaIly a wide detour would be pro- hibitivc in mileage, costs and tune. To cap the climax. 15,00o refer cndum petitions which were 10 go into the hands of the secretary of state af a. certain time, and which would have permitted the people or inc state to vote upon whether they wanted the present Richmond law, were stolen and not delivered. The thief was sent to jail for three months, but that doesn't alter the fact that there will be no state ref4rcndnm. The thief played into the hands of the railroad interests
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
MONOPOLY ATTITUDE REGARDING STATION

The fact that the New Haven railroad enjoys a railroad monopoly m these parts has something to do with the company's reluctance in improving the local station. If there were rival railroad in the city one possessing an attractive station tne competitive spirit would have dictated the construction of a new station years ago.
 But tho railroad is meeting with bus competition. 10 New York and other cities. Such competition is sure to increase as the years roll hy and transportation monopolies may not always enjoy the bene- ficient results of monopolies.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
BETTINA's CHICKEN.

By Flora s. Langley. Bettlna cooked q chicken.
 She skewered back it's wings And sprlnklod 1t with pepper And salt and other things. She popped 1t in the oven
 And pasted 1t with care. Til most delicious odors
 Were waited on the air. Bettina served the chicken
 Upon platter blue With sapphire flowers that never In any garden grew. She garnished 1t with nosegays Of celery gold and green. And set it on the table
 With apple pics between. The bird was crisp and tender, A rich and juicy brown, In fond anticipation
 We felt it going down. Then all our hopes of dinner Fell crashing in minute, Bettina cooked the chicken
 But left the "innards" in it.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

east side of Arch street last night, Frank Malczynski of 465 Allen street found upon returning to 1t a few minutes later that Patrolman Thomas Lee had placed a tag on 1t calling for him to appear at the po- lice station for violating the city ordinance forbidding parking on that side of the street. Malczynski became angry and refused to pay the usual s2 fine at police head quarters, saying that he would ap- pear In police court this morning and fight it out. He did and the court fined him $2. but remitted the costs, so that outside of the loss of considerable time, Malczynski fared the same as if he had paid the $2 last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
AnnTeCiatton.

Ted OConnell was an eccentric little old bachelor who lived alone on his eighty, and associated as lit- tie ss possible with the rest of man. kind.
 It happened during the threshing season one summer that Red ate din- ner with the rest of the men at the home of one of his neighbors. The dessert was 8 delicious peach pie topped with whipped cream which Ted seemed 10 enjoy immensely.
 That evening he called his neigh bor aside and asked; The next time ye go to town would ye mind bring in me cake Of that shavin' soap like you use?"
 Sure I'll get 1t for you" replied the neighbor, but what's up? Got girl on the string? Gonna shave every day?"
 "Ns, nah" was the reply. "Ite ma gairl and I don't care about the shavin', but that lather was sure foine on me poi"
 They call Sally. the Steno, "Flam- ing Youth" because she gets fired" from jobs so often!
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
g Fears Ago Today

The long promised and long looked for meeting hectwcrn James j.. Corbctt and Charles (kidl Mccoy was held last night under the au- spicos of the Twentieth Century club at Madison Square Garden, and in less than five rounds Corbett proved himself the better man. Keen judges of the game who saw the fight declare that il was the cleyerest exhibition ever witnessed in the ring. IL was Corbett's superb feinfing and heavy slnEging that put McCok down and out. It was a fast and furious fight until the knockout
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
Winsted Has First Frost;
 ThermOmeter Registers 22

Winsted, Aug. 2S P-An August frost came to the Connecticut hill country last night. The mercury was Sc at 4:S0 a. m. here and B at Cole brook at ' a. III. this morning, Police Captain Frank W. White read the thermometer at Mad River bridge and made a record of the low tenn. persture. Burrville reported q 34. The frost did not appear to do much damage in the lowlands and 1t mere ly touched CT passed over the hill tops.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
Observation On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 2s.--Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and not quite so cool tonight; Satur- day fair and warmer: moderate variable winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and not quite so cool tonight; Saturday fair and warmer; moder- ate variable winds,
 Conditions; The area of high pressure that was central over Michigan yesterday morning Is now central over northern New York. It is producing pleasant weather with
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

low temperatures In the lake region and New England. Northfield, Vt., reported a heavy frost with q mini- mum temperature of g degrees. An area of low pressure central over North Dakota is causing unsettled weather between the Rocky Noun tains and the Mississippi rover. The temperature is above the normal in the western and below the normal in the eastern districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and continued cool to- night followed by rising tempera- ture on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
NAJJ,Y THE MYSTIC.

NALLY THE MYSTIC. He'll Answer Your Questions. When doubts assail, on tested plan Will bring serenity 10 man. That is, Consult with Mystic Wa1ly The Specialist in Melancholy,
 Eat Rat Biscuit. Dead Wally;
 My girl turned me down. And all I do is sigh and froWn. want 10 die, but can't decide Just how to pull
 SUICIDE. Dear Suicide:
 Forsome fool goil You'd shuffle off this mortal coil? Don't use a gun; it isn't neat, And bullets won't go through con- crete.
 \ Setting Rooster. Dear Wally;
 Am I right 10 pout: My husband never takes me out. When single we went everywhere; I cannot understand it.
 CLAIRE. Dear Claire:
 Naught but some dynamite Will stir such husbands out at night. You married him for worse orbetter, And through hard luck you got a setter.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

When young man marries a girl. he automatically acquires a large number of ''in-laws." Consequently it makes it hard for him to tell one from the other. In order 10 remedy this situation Uncle Ike suggests that from now on, all mother-in-laWs be OETI~AWa
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
Member Aud,t Bureau of Circulation.

The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adVet. t,ssrs with 6 strictly honeFt ansIys's of circulation. Our circulation rtattstict arc based upon thIs audit Ths inEuret protection against fraud In newspaper d'strihv+ion figu, es to both national and local sdverttsera.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
DEAN NICHOLSON AT HOSPITAL.

New Haven, Aug. 2s R-Frank W. Nicholson, dean of Wesleyan Uni- versity, was doing nicely at the St. Raphael'S hospital today. where he has been a patient the last few days. He has been III for some time. but the exact nature of the trouble Is not stated.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

$500 E. C.. Murdering with club; 1900 A. D.: Mnrdering with blade; 125 A. D.: Murdoring with impunity.
 The older generation was too cir cnmspect to act as youngsters now now do, but it is making up for lost time.
 The eiesmqogist has it soft. No work except during an earthuuake. and you cant play golf then any way.
 A sad commentary on the republi. can form of government is the sense of Tell-betng people have when congress isn't in session.
 Correct this sentence: "Ab. ven." said the policeman: If you gre poor and friendleSs. go your way in peace"
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 Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
short Changed Maybe?

Ellen: "Oh! 1 know you love me but I'm afraid you'll change" Fred: well. you needn't worry about that. for I don't think thereIl ever be any change about me after ] marry you"
 Henry A, Courtney.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28

There are loyal" tribes in Mo- rocco. There were Tories in Amer lea in 1716.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
Mercy

"Why, Mcrcea." said mother quite excitedly you are getting a mole on your neck.'
 "Oh Mother!' inquired Mercea four years old, "now will I get mody all oyer?"
 ---Margaret Mcintyre.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-28
Ancient Of Days,

Thelma: Mildred looks so young. Wilma: "Yes, but I've heard heI talk of seeing the original perform anceof 'Abie's Irish Rose"
 Lorna Herzfeld