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New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
GOVERNORS CONFERENCE
 ON ANTHRACITE

'NeH NEW England governors meet this week in Boston to con. s'der ways and means to help the public if the threatened coal strlks materlalizes the old question of stimulating the use of substitutes for anthracite will be debated.
 We have been told upon innum- erable occasions that the grestsr part of the |, S. A. - territoria,Iv speaking -- does not use anthracite ana that New England and the east also could get along without it.
 All of which may be quite true, but it is hard to break a custom of such long standing as the use of anthracite coal for domestic heat Ing purposes. We imagine the an- thracite coal interests are not greatly concerned regarding a pos- slble change in the New England custom of demanding hard coal.
 The use of btuminous coal, even the kinds that create the least smoke and soot - for bitnminous
 - would change the appearance of our New England communities in more ways than one. There would be more smoke in the air through out the winter time, and there would be fewer houses painted that delectable white which so distin- guishes the honey appearance of New England, A property owner would scarcely care to have his house painted white if the contigu- ous neighhors used soft coal as a fuel; 1t would be contrary to his Ideas of economy, as white paint doesn't stay white very long when there is htuminous smoke near at l hand. Tn the west, where people like white painted houses as we'll as anywhere else, there are com paratively few houses painted white, the prevailing color scheme going into darker hues, such as brown, buff and such like.
 But our governors are intent upon educating the people to use avail nble substitutes for anthracite, and | freight rates from West Virginia have been reduced 10 help along the cause. What difference the lowered freight rates will make remains to be seen. One reason for the failure 10 utilize substitutes In New Eng land has bocn that the cost has not boon low enough and most people have the idea that anthracite Is not 1 only cleaner coal but Is better all around and gives more heat, On the latter point they probably Are in crror, as some kinds of btumin- ous gives much more heat than the same amount Of anthracite.
 Governor Fuller of Massachu- sets, who Is sponsoring this gov nrnors' conference. is to he con- sratulated upon his keen appraisal Of the needs of the hour. He evi- drntly is not greatly concerned about iho possibility of changing the light color scheme Of the New England countryside and the resi- dences in the towns, although his recent purchase Of paintings indi- rates he has 'he eyes Of an art critic,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Another victory for conscientious and quietly working astronomers: Tho return of the Borelly comet was predicted within one degree of the place which pr. Cromelin of the Greenwich observatory said it would occupy when first seen on it's seven year return trip. Instead of re- sarding comets as omens of ill-lu6k, ss superstitious mankind formerly did, We now tell them where 10 park when they show up.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

may be too soon to expect impor- tant changes; yet a definite assur- ance or promise occasionally would instill at least temporary satisfac- tion. Therefore, while We admire and appreciate the selt-evident progress of the railroads finances and such other improvements as have been made, we would also ap- preciate an occasional effort to let New Britain - one of the most im- portant transport production cities in the state - hear from the man agement In an effective manner,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Battle of Waterloo ~-- 1925

Overheard hy Beth d'Ulmanl
 Napoleon - In the first place, I think you're spending too much money! Do you realize that I lost 10000 francs in the Russian cam paign?
 Josephine - Then I don't get the new dress?
 Napoleon-Some day. dear. Be fore long I'll have all the money I need, The world is mine oyster which I will open!
 Josephine --- Is that so? You lit- tie runt! You're going to open your pocketbook right now! You've put me off long enough!
 Napoleon - Hold. Woman! Re member that you are talking to the greatest military genius of all time! Do not threaten me!
 Josephine - Don't, ch? Take that! How did you like that, Milf tary genius! Don't make me laugh, little corporal! Take another one!
 Napoleon -- How dare you strike me?
 Josephine It's the easiest thing I ever did, Say, what's this talk about your going to st. Helena? If you think you're going to slip off on your vacation without me- you're badly mistaken. Take that, worm!
 Napoleon - Ow!
 Josephine - I guess that made you take your hand from inside your shirt! Now what do you mean by deceiving me? Aren't you ashamed of yourself, you little sawed-off soldier? Tell me!
 Napoleon - Of course, dear Quite right, my dear.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

mine whether the Keep Growing Wise Order of Hoot Owls" radio funmakers, shall be permitted to keep the word "owls" in its name.
 The complaint recites its reasons for believing that the Tight and frivolous character of the Keep Growing Wise Order of Hoot Owls is injurious to the original fraternaI and benevolent Order of Owls and creates confusion in the minds Of the public"
 The Home Nest Of Owls was or ganized November 20, 1904.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
NEW RAVENS EARNINGS STEADILY INCREASE

In spite of the much advertised and greatly feared bus competi- ton, truck competition, low com muting rates and all the other real and imaginary ills that beset the New Haven railroad, earnings con tinue to increase
 The July surplus earnings of the company are expected to be around s60o,Ooo In June they were S552,- 619.
 The surplus for the seven months Of this year will be around S3,200,- GOO, or over S 3 share, which com pares very agreoably with a surplus of S52lS42 for the first seven months in 1924.
 Tn other words, the New Haven railroad this year is earning a greater surplus in one month than it did in the first seven months last year. However the latter five months of last year brought the years surplus up to S2,99S,650,
 The surplus earnings for the first seven months of this year amount to more than the entire earnings of last year It is safe for anyone to predict that inc surplus earnings for 1925 will be twice what they were last year Current earnings undoubtedly are around s5 q share - and compare this with the zero mark of some time back.
 Much of this showing is due to the present good management, The management may be in danger of making some mistakes in being too jealous 10 control bus competition, but that has nothing to do with the managcmont of the railroad proper. with inc surplus earnings incrcas- Ing in a manner iustifying this premier N " England railroad property, the longest clcctrifcation in tho cast - between New Haven and New York -- and automatic stop ron'r~s 10 Springfield, the railroad is showing steady improve ment
 The trana On Inc main line are uniformly su,orror 10 those on the branch llne through tho city, but even n lorar4 to tho latter some improvancn, ~r.w- r',I"ut New tracks ,,n uN r.esr''y along parts of tro brauch ilno noar the ci', snd r,~ se-orno or 'lec'rIc- drl,.u 'ra'us to take 'hc p'ace Of the aary Uw 10 Berlin have h"en enuclr4,,l .ar 'oug time.
 Tn r.esrl to .n, rurond'a prop srt, m ru city ,re same story canno, l.. 'uH. Tu. "rmual hore rana.ns aboar fn~ same in spite Of the l.r.u' blast t, tr, C. o' C rormI,t.. Ar4 .o .,ar! has hr,u hcarI rom the rmrad ree3rdrus the sertols condition o' the Black Ro.a bulE". vmr1 t is in duty hounl te ulmI to ,m,orm atth pres,u'-Iay u.Hs
 The railroad has shown a com meuial.e effort to raoya blocking tbe important Elm s.r.l crossing during The uoou houn but the of- fcials in Nov Ila,eu dnn't know if their rules arc aIvalz lived up to- FailroaI men ~no bIork 'be cross ing should he fn.]
 Delighted as sn em-thinllng ciuzers are to Iasrn 'ra, inc New Haven seems to he c.t of The man cta1 doldrums, th.s mi not be csmp'stely ssiisAei urru the roads proPsr,y in thlz city reincides with the importance of the city and the dltnity of the railroad Perhaps fl
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

If Otto H. Kahn has really pur- chased mines owned by German in- terests in northern Morocco that should not necessarily mean the American army and navy would be expected to protect them. That will be left to the French and the Spaniards.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Honus Wagner, the erstwhile Babe Ruth of his time, who invent ed the classic phrase, Chit 'em where they aint," is running for sheriff in Pittsburgh on the Repub- lican and Labor tickets. It Is 10 be hoped as sheriff--if he gets elected he may never need to serve papers on the baseball management.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

If the Masonic Temple corpora ton finally sells its West Man street lot 10 the New Haven gentlemen having an option upon it, the net result will be a new building on the site Of the lot and ultimately a new building for the Masons, meaning two new ones for the city 10 add to the string of new ones going up" and contemplated,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The first result of the Belgian debt settlement has been that France and Italy, next on life re- funding last, are Hopeful" They will find, however, that this is a bad time for spacious pleas to the treasury department. If there is one thing that Secretary Mellon is good at it is wrestling with fig tres"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
\ Crime

Charles; Whats new In today's paper?"
 Nan: Well, I see where q wom- an shot her husband Charles: That means another bathing suit picture in the papers,"
 Joan Benda.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The moving picture interests say they may boycott Connecticut in retaliation for the film tax Whats the necessity. as the film interests need not worry about the tax. The custom is to pass 1t en to con- suners,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Believed in Preparedness

Mrs. Whelan Con vacationl. "1 just got letter from my husband this morning, He asked when I was coming home, I suppose the poor dear is getting lonesome"
 Mrs. Sherdel: No, my dear. He's probably getting worried"
 Edith Tibbitts.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Food Free

Mamma, said little Harry, T know good way for the poor peo- pie to get food free"
 How" asked his mother.
 "Weli, they could buy a lot of magazines and send in all the cou- pons for free food" said Harry.
 Eleanor Sallee Harris.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Waterbury expects to be host to 5000 strange automobiles the night of the Kaplan- Herman fight. It's going to be quite an experience for fight fans in motor cars.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
The Rafin

"Yes, sah, de jedge gib nah law yah two hours [ talk t tn jury" Nose explained. "Den tn jury gib me two years fo' dat two hours!' Copyright, 1923, Reproductions
 Forbiddenl
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The Illinois bandit who stole a pouch of registered mall when it was thrown from a speeding train emphasized the occasional careless methods appertaining 10 the hand ling of such mail.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

It Is 10 be hoped that the "ul- timatum" to be fired at the city government by the City Plan com mission will be couched in diplo- rr1atlc language.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
One thing is certain. nobody sym pathizes with a reckless driver.

Another "esrlest man" has been found, this time In Asia. But so long as no such skeleton Is found in Ten nessee there will be no change of sentiment in Dayton.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

New York Boston bus drivers will yet be forced 10 regard Berlin with respect. Reckless driving in Berlin has its woes, and justly.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

That Waterbury company which figures 1t is going 10 get the Boston, New York airmail contract may be filled with optimism or fully realizes 1t has no competition.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Filling in Time

Customers. What do you do these warm days when business is dull ." Drugstore clerk: Catch flies and put them on that sheet of sticky paper we show in the window"
 -Solon Willoughby.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Fraternal Owls Protest
 Use of Name Over Radio

Portland, Ore, Aug, 20 P(-The home nest of the Order Of Owls, in South Bend, Ind, has appealed to the government through the local federal court for hearing to deter
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Tho 4. B. O. is national organization wh':h furnishes newspapers and sdver. tisers with 6 strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation RtatiFtics are based upon this audit. Th's 'nsures protection against fraud m newspaper distribution tgures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Memher of the A.soc,nted pre...

Tts Associated Prem h exclusively en- titled to tn Use for republication Of all news credit ed to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published htven.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Radicalism is that unkind opin. lon you have of another mans snoring when you cant sleep.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Call inc DNcfnri

Boss; "Why weren't you at work ycstcrday?" Employee: T was sick, sir" Boss, "Sick?" Employee: "Yes, sick of work ing"
 Rose NeWbranch.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

It's a queer game. A labor official calls a strike on a mine operator and the consumer is out.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Correct this sentence: He has cut two teeth,' said she, but haven't had my finger in his mouth to feel them"
 (Protectcd by Associated Editors,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The long Arctic nights are begin ming in the polar regions. What a splendid territory for radio recep- tion.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Terrible weather" but not in New England The middle west again gets the leather medal
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

And by the way, it appears that reckless and drunken drivers are getting severer treatment in these parts.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

If there were no luncheon con- ferences, men could think Up some, other way to kill two hours at noon.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Doubtless the common scolds who were ducked in Puritan days called people 'yokels" and "morons.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

An intersection of streets is q place where you have the poor satisfaction of knowing that a cop saw 1t hit you.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

A good wife serves cheerfulIy as an ally in success and an alibi in failure.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

China isn't trusted to try Ameri- cans who commit crimes over there. She has an ugly habit of convicting the guilty.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

If nobody looks horrified when you have a good time it is a city of the first or second class.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

An optimist Is a man who thinks the world owes him a living and gets married on it.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Better a roadside tent and priv acy than a swell summer cottage and all of your relatives.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The Herald ts on sais daily In New York at Aotallng's New stand. Timet Equare: schut2's News stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

It's fair enough The tourists in little cars get shaken up and those in big cars get shaken down.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
|x:::S!:Ss ~zs E.I[--k / .fun ch0b
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 MXS0N koyHAlz JIQUL
MAXSON hxHALZ JtQux

Why Not Encourage Good. Humor
 Folks! Wed like 10 start this system, folks, Of giving trading stamps for jokes, Reward '"m with dollar bill For every cheer book that they'd
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Almost everything has been in vented now except a simple device to trim the bob at home.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Feminine styles change and change. Only the habit of cussing them remains fixed
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Free people are those who ignore wrongs, knowing that somebody else will right them after a bit
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Another method of discovering a weak place in tire is to wear white pants on the trip.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

me only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to Hdyertlsera
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The lasting things lie deep below"
 -Rollo Shepard.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The veracity of diplomacy Is fre- quently questioned, but not the veracity of figures.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

The way to marry of two daugh- ters at once is 10 have two porches and two hammocks.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

A born leader is one who thinks cooperation consists in watching him and yelling Alta boy!"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
\ Painful Bunch

Burke "So you have broken rib, eh? How did the accident hap pcn?"
 Hubholl: "The man eating next 10 me in the restaurant did it with his elbow"
 -Gcrtrude.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
Facts tsandFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

O. evolution, what nonsense has been talked in thy name,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

In other words, the downtown building boom will continue.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday ESeepted) Al Herald Bldg. CT Church Street
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Americanism; Wondering why other communities elect such queer officials.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

Entered ct tho Post Offlce a New Britain Ss Second Cisn Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-20

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New Britain herald., 1925-08-20
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing to The Question Editor New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, lS22 New York avenue, Washington, D. C" enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medjcul legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be under taken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confidentiaI.-E Editor.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Joke Turned on
Jealous Husband

Mr.. Smith, who was an exceedingly
Jealous husband, overexerted his weak
ness when he saw torn bits Of note
paper on his wife's desk. Picking up
one piece, he read: Dear One" On
another was, II want to be happy"
and on third, "Tll see you In my
dreams"
"Ha, hal" he thought villainously,
II have the proof this time"
Taking the supposedly pieced to-
gether letter downstairs, he said:
"Whom have you been writing to to-
day, my dearT
why, no one" answered curious
wife.
Get any mail todayw
NO" snapped wife again. "Why?''
swell, here is the proof of some
devilish letter you forgot TO destroy"
Dropping the pieces Of note paper
on the table, he noticed twinkle IN
the eye of his better half.
How funny you are, dear. That
was list of music bought today"
And the storm sui sided.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Origin of Wheat

The wheat plant nowhere is found
growing in a wild condition. Investi-
gators have been obliged to fall back
on pathological data, such as the
names of wheat in the Oldest known
languages, and the writings of ancient
historians These point to Mesopota-
mia as the original home of wheat.
From there Its cultivation spread from
China on the east to the Canaries on
the west In the western hemisphere
wheat was not known until the Six
tenth century. A negro slave be-
longing to Cortes is said to have
brought the first seed to North Ameri-
ca and the first grown in South Ameri-
ca was introduced by a Flemish monk.
Kansas City Star.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Mining Men in Alaska
Make Use of Airplone

1t Is becoming common occurrence
for mining men to use the airplane for
trips between mining camps In the In
terror of Alaska and also in north
western Canada. Norman L. Wimmler,
placer mining engineer of the United
States bureau of mines, recently flew
from Fairbanks. Alaska, to Eagle, an
airline distance of about two hundred
miles, in less than three hours, says
Compressed Air Magazine.
Two modern airships now make reg
ular trips out of Fairbanks-thus
bringing that center within a few
hours travel of Tolovana, Kantishna,
Salaha, Circle City and other mining
districts on the Yukon.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21

DR.. Harry Beal Torrey, lecturing at
the summer classes of the University
of California, told the students that
he had been able to grow rooster
feathers on hen and clothe rooster
In feminine gart. The change was
brought about by administering cap
sules containing thyroxin, he ex-
planned. Doctor Torrey has devoted
some years to the study of the thyroid
and pituitary glands and by controlling
the effects of the glands he has been
able to change the pigment of the
feathers, and by injecting hormones
into the blood could make chickens
white feathers barred with black.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
The Light That Guides

Call 1t Imagination, call it wonder,
call it love, whatever it be that shows
us the deeper significance of the world
and humanity and makes the differ
ence between the surface-light of sa-
gaclty and the interpenetrating glow
Of worship, we owe to it whatever
highest truth, whatever trustiest guild
ance we have.-James Martineau.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Multiplying Fishes

1.-THE Department Of Commerce is
interested in the perpetuation and in
crease of food and game fish Of Amer
ica," says Secretary Hoover. 1--WE are
engaged In establishing more hatch
cries and in cooperating with states
and fishing clubs in having them build
more hatcheries. We now distribute
about 720,000.000 infant game fish an
nually at an expense of about $780,
00O."
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
DO0's ChUrocter

One often hears it said that dog
acquires the character Of its owner.
1t is true that bad treatment will sour
the disposition of dog that was orig
inally. good-tempered, and it is equally
certain that good and wise treatment
will bring out all the best In a dogs
nature; but neither bad nor good treat
ment can change the original character
of the dog.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
BRAINLESS

1t Is told of a certain school pro-
lessor that girl student once asked
him whether peroxiding the hair is In
furious to the brain.
NO." replied the professor, posi-.
lively.
why, I've heard it Isl said the
student.
No." repeated the professor. ANY
person who peroudes the hair hasn't
any brain to injure. London Tit-Bits.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
cutIcura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This is
only one of the things Cuticura win do
If Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes. Advertisement.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Added Attraction

"HeyT
"Well?"
"This acreage you sold me for my
subdivision is under four feet of wa
ter"
Advertise IT as the Venice OF your
section. Nothing could be more at
tractive than that"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21

~ could relate instances that would
arouse your righteous wrath" de-
clared Hon. Thomas Rott in the midst
Of his address. Il could tell you things
that would make you blush"
"Tell usI Tell usl" cried several
eager voices from the crowd.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21

Mrs. Brookline-I understand the
Eskimos are very keen domino play
ers, and sometimes bet heavily, even
putting up their wives and losing
them.
Mr.. Brookline-Well, I'll bet there
are lot of good losers among the Es
kimos. --Tit-Bits.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-21
Hindu Hoarding

The century-old Hindu custom of
boarding is handicapping 1ndia's for
eign trade and almost every phase of
her economic life, according to a re-
port of an American trade commission.
Science Service.