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New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
ICCbcrgs | Have Run into
 Edna

The first time l saw Edna, she sold me she had just come from a rough studio party where everyone had got drunk, and the girls carried on something sCandalous. During the next week she went to four par ties which she labelled hot" and pointed to the rings under her eyes as proof that the pace was killing one. I took her out driving, and she made me stop 10 look at every pet ting party in the parks. When we went to the movies, she insisted oh sitting in the last row so she could point out all the spooning couples. She kept up an interminable con- versation concerning love and kiss ing, and delivered dozens of disser- tations on the idea that this is a free age and a girl has the right to do as she pleases.
 What would you have done? In her parlor one night. I kissed her. She ran me out of the house!
 But I learned lot from her, for I learned that a kiss you can get is worth ten you can talk about!
 George Jester,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
EAST MAIN EXTENSION SHOULD BE PUSHED

The proposal 10 extend East Main street to Washington street, there by creating a route around the con- gested central district, appears to have much to commend 1t and Is particularly attractive in view of the comparative low cost of this im- provement. Most of the route be- tween Main and Washington which would be turned into the extension Of East Main street is composed of open space and only one building of consequence would have to be levelled, according to proponents of the scheme.
 The improvement would reduce traffic congestion on Main, between East Main and the Center, to such an extent that it's dosirability can scarcely he questioned. It would also enable easier access 10 west and castbound traffic through the city, by the use of Myrtle street, The city administration will do well to get to work on the plan at the earliest opportunity. In years to come such an improvement will be termed worthy achievement.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
POINTED QUERIES ON
 PHONE RAISE,

In severely condemning the deci- sion of the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission granting the New England Telephone company an increase of 20 percent in rates throu ughout Massachusetts, the Springfield Republican emphasized the fact that the company is an alien corporation" over whose stock issues the commonwealth has no control - fact that concerned the P. L. C. also but which was not allowed to interfere with the in- crease in rates.
 The New England Telephone com- pany is a New York state corpora tion, and its capital is controlled by the American Telegraph & Tele- phone company, another New York corporation, which virtually IS a holdings company, the Republican stresses. If the commonwealth has no authority over the company stock issues" asks the editor, was the department under obligations 10 be keenly concerned over the size of the dividend in fixing the rates /!
 Under somewhat similar circum- stances recently, the utility com missions in both New Jersey and Maryland refused to authorize d telephone rate advance. What the telephone concern couldn't get in those states 1t got in Massachusetts
 The governor of Massachusetts has been asked to fire" the Puohc Utilities Commission. T h mos' practical suggestion, however, Is that an investigation of the business be instituted by the Interstate Com merce Commission.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Bridgeport Swimmer
 AccOmpIishes Hard Feat

Bridgeport, Aug. Pl-Nat Me Phee, Bridgeport swimmer yes'eruaS svam from Roton Point to Seaside park, distance of 20 miles, in Il hours and 40 minutes, leaving kotoh Point at 7:45 o'clock yesteruay morning and arriving at the park at 7:35 o'clock last night.
 From Penfeld Reef to the park he swam against the tide, and was handicapped by sprained shoulder which he received off Como Beach when he was trying the trudge on stroke. He was forced hy hls h. jury to use only the breast stroke inc rest of the trip. His condltion was excellent at the conclusion 0. the swim, but his body was covered with red wclts caused by stinss ot jelly fish. McPhee had intended to swim to the Stratford avenue bridge hut he was advised not to by trlehus who were following him.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
LAROR UNIONS ARE
 OUT OF POLITICS
From Now On A. E. Of |. Is to
 Be NOn-ParHSan

Washington, Aug P|-The American Federation of Labor, which in 1924 threw its support to the independent presidential candi- dacy of the late Senator LaF'ollette, will henccforth return to it's non- partisan policy in political cam paigns and tie itself up to no third party movements.
 The federations executive council has emphatiCally announced this purpose at the conclusion of sessions here devoted 10 mapping out a strenuous partisan" campaign to be waged in behalf of individuals l receiving the labor endorsement in next years congressional elections, 1 regardless of party affiliations. in reports now being prepared for the federation's national convention at Atlantic City next October, deal ing with local, state and national political contests.
 The council made organized . laDorS position clear to leaders Tn the present third party movement with the declaration that mo aid or Comfort' will be given those seek ing to launch such movements. It thus carried further the dictum of the federation's Fl Pasc convention Ithat it must be as free from polit- ical party domination now as at any time in its history"
 The 1924 campaign. the council said, demonstrated that the launch ing Of third party movements. which generally expire after one election is wasted effort and injurious to the Gestre to elect candidates with favor able records"
 In calling on state federations of labor and central labor bodies to prepare to give active assistance in the forthcoming campaign, the coun- cil warned them to be on guard particularly against efforts of polit- |iCal "bosses" to defeat the primary system for nominating candidates.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
SLOWLY THE FARMS ARE CROWDED OUT

Rev. Dr J, F., Kllngberg, head Of the Children's home in this city, re- marked the other day that he was rapidly becoming the only farmer left in the city, referring 10 the farm conducted in connection with his institution. Which reminds old timers of the time when there were quite few farms of consequence within the boundaries of the town. Year by year, however, the rural resources of the town have grown smaller until at present only few properties that resemble farms are still within the confines of the city. Of course, there arc still what ap- pear to be farm properties, but in vestigation generally disclosos that they are no longer being cultivated. Inquiry at one of the "bost farms" Of bygone day within the city elicited the comment that farming was given up some years ago. and for no apparent reason than that the built up portion of tho city was getting close and l. was inst as profitable to let the increased value of the land take care of thc owners future.
 Nothing IS more profitable 10 a farm than 10 be gohhled up within the built up portions of city. Lone before it happens tlo value of the land scars far beyond tho figure oi ordinary farm land values. Owners Of such land usually arc considered fortunate, for without any effort upon their part inc lmd gains greatly in increment or a kind more valuable than tho market value o' any products that might he raised There are quite a f-~ of such once upon-a-ttme farms in Nrw Britain and we have no 1ouH that the farm lanls of the Chhjron's home ar' likewise much mor~ valuable thar st tls time the homo Fas estah hehrl.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03

resembles existing apes or monkeys. What evolution shows is that the five great vertebrate classes the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphi- bians and fishes are descended from one prototype - probably a fish"
 e. Is there any estimate as 10 the number of common pins used annually In the United States? How many factories are engaged In mak- ing them In this country?
 A. More than 20,000.00o,o0o pins are used In the United States an- nually or about goo per capita. Ten large factories are engaged in their manufacture.
 Q. Is Martha Finley. the author of the Elsie Books, still living?
 A. She died in 1909.
 Q, Could helium be substituted for ammonium in the manufacture of ice?
 A. Since helium does not have the same properties as ammonium gas 1t could not well be substituted in the manufacture of ice. More- over, helum cannot at present be obtained in quantities large enough to he available for commercial use.
 e, Are ferns and moses found in Antarctic regions"
 A. Science Service reports that ferns are not found in the Antarctic regions. Noses, however, are very numerous and over fifty species have been discovered there.
 Q. Which is the best way to clean gold and silver lace?
 A. With burnt alum, pulverlzed 10 8 fine powder, and sifted through cheese cloth. Apply with a fine brush. Or sponge with alcohol. and afterwards polish with a piece of velvet.
 .. How can I remove oil stains from the concrete floor of garage ] A. Scrub with a ten per cent solution of muriatic acid. If this i does not remove. try a stronger solution, Be sure 10 rinse of with ! clean water,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
QT .AkT, "HOI \UNEN IN CONNICTlCUI

r. is learned from report by the I s Coast & Gcodr'io Survey that Eas, IadIam, Conn. appears to he tta southern boundary ~ the ,ost- ern earthquake H-l, and that there have been no subtcrranoan pniyer- turs felt along the Atlantic coast from there 10 South Cuo}tna dur ing historic times, e>copt in New Jersey. where "ear'hquakos have been not mfrequer'. but in no case have they bcen severe though to cause damage"
 II vas only recently that a scl- erus, warned the s'aid inhabitants o' Boston that an earthquake there would do more damage than ordi- nariIy because of the filled in land under large parts Of 'hc city: but the Geodo'i. surrey indulges in no forecasting. preferrinr 10 cite the experiences Of the past as a guide for the future.
 Few may be aware of it al this late day but there was q major earthquake" along the st. Lawrence valley. not far zarth of the Amsri-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
25 Fears Ago Today

The ladies of the Quartette club have organized a bowling club with regular Wednesday afternoon meet ings at the clubs alley in the grove near Andrews crossing.
 Clayton A. Parker has sold 10 George B. Clifford and wife land and buildings at the corner of East and Linden streets.
 Bikers, After q long, hot, dusty bicycle ride, there is nothing so re- freshing and cooling as d drink of Williams root beer Every cyclist should keep it on hand, as it is the most delicious temperance drink on earth.
 Frank w. Johnson has returned from his vacation at Mansfield.
 President Hart of the '. NJ. C. A. has announced his committee ap- pointments. They include the fol- ! lowing: Social, James M. Burdick; 1 religious work, B, B. Bassett, E, L.. Mercy; reception, F. F. Hanford, A. i D. Rockwell, w. H. Latham, E. w. Clarey, E. R. Hitchcock, George r. 1 Spear. A. F. Eichstacdt, C. H. Fox; street invitation, Edward Connolly, Burton B. Doolittle, H, c, Capen.
 The Vega society will hold a moonlight excursion soon and has appointed the following committee of arrangements: Otto Bangston, John Anderson, Louis Mallin, Oscar | Moberg, and Albert Clauson,
 Traut & Hines new battery, Riley and Middleton. was responsible for the first defeat suffered by Russell & Erwin in the factory league last night.
 There are five cases of scarlet fever in New Britain, an unusually large number for this time of year.
 The New Britain cricketers again asserted their superiority over those from Hartford Saturday by defeat. Ing them, 47 10 36. The local team was composed of Cashmere, What. nall. Elliott, Stray and Elam.
 A runaway horse dragging 2 car. riage containing one woman, causat much excitement on East Nair street Saturday night, Half dozen collisions were barely avertot by other drivers. Patrick Connelle, leaped for the horses head and, a great risk 10 himself. brought tht animal to halt. The woman col lapsed and was taken into a drur store by Officer Hellberg.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Child Is Killed When
 Struck by Automobile

Winiamantic. Aug. 3 P-ken- meth, the seven and a half year old son of MT. and Mrs. Merritt Usher of South Wilmington, died in St. Jo- seph's hospital last night as the re- suit of injuries received in an auto- mobile accident at Merrows yester- day afternoon. The boy was knocked down and run over by an automo- bile operated by Ralph Collins of this city.
 The Usher family was on its way to South Coventry and had stopped at the side of the road. The boy darted across the highway and was struck by the Collins car. His ribs were crushed and his skull frae- tUred,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Observation On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 3,-Forecaet for Southern New England: Fair to- night and Tuesday, little change in ,emperature. Moderate west winds becoming variable.
 Conditions: Pressure Is hlgh m the eastern half of the country with center of maximum barometer over northern Ohio. A depression is entering the country from western Canada. Pressure is high on the Pacific coast. Fair weather pre- vailed over this section for the past 24 hours and light showers were re- ported from only a few places in widely scattered districts. Tenn peratures are moderate 10 warm in inc Atlantic coast districts but gen. erally cool in the interior and western sections Of the country, Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights and warm aAzA
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
COOLIDGE BEGINS
 HIS THIRD YEAR
Two Years Ago He Became President Of United States

Swnmpscott Massn Aug. 5 P)- Calvin Coolidge started in today on his administrations record and quietly pertecting plans for legisla- ton and executive action during the remainder ot his term.
 Two years ago-lust before dawn on August 5, 1928, in his fathers modest home at Plymouth, Nt,- Mr. Coolidge took the cath as pres- lent a few hours alter the death of i Warren G. Harding.
 Looking back over his White House encumhoncy President Cool |ldco. his friends say, feels satisfied with the turn of events, the election results last November increasing his | confidence that his policies were meeting with approval,
 i Tn the isolation of his summer l home here since his arrival six weeks ago the president has been ! keeping in touch with government actiyitas and from time to time has ! COnfc4I,I with men who have a prominent part in the nations busi- ness With at least q month more of vacation in prospect it is expected that he will hold conferences in in- . crossing numbers.
 Apparently Mir. Coolidge is not disturbed over any of the major ls- sues which remain to be settled. Hopeful that anthracite operate ors and miners eventually will agree on q new wage scale he has determined not to interfere with negotiations. He also believes that an agreement among tho powers is near on the Ne&ing Chinese problem, that pros peCts are bright for favorable sen ate action on the world court pro- ""sal and that the way is being cleared for enactment of satisfac- tory tax reduction bill.
 Today the president turned his attention to politics the visit to the summer White House of John T Adams of Iowa, former chairman of the republican national committee affording him an opportunity to ob- tain information as 10 conditions and prospects,, particularly in the northwest. Mir Adams is especially familiar with the political situation in such states as Iowa. Wisconsin and North and South Dakota, where senatorial fights are in prospect ant is expected to enlighten the president as to the strength of the republican ] organization in that section of tho country.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
COMMUNICATED
Thcfts From Swimming Pool Locker

HcitS Foln SNlIilihllS I UOl IphtF5
 The disappearance of money. valuables and iewelry from Willow Brook swimming pool has become something of menace. Almost everything from bracelet to money has been stolen or borrowed CD.
 Your report is met with indiffer- cnce. When you tell the policeman your plight (you are "out" thirty five cents and good handkerchiefC that brass buttoned gentleman an- swers with words to the effect that it isn't his money and adds as an afterthought "Tell the locker boy"
 The locker boy shows his interest @ by a laconic "Ayah?" By this time you are feeling rather on edge but as nobody shows any interest you take it that the matter is dropped. It isn't the loss that staggers you. it's the principle of the thing.
 The trouble lies in the fact that there are no individual locker keys. a master key being used instead. The locker boy sometimes lets the key out of his possession or the boy he has helping him Gall in inno- cence) is persuaded to open the wrong locker. After these rrelimi- naries the so-called dirty work" Is done and you are relieved of your possessions.
 Individual locker keys, would eliminate this, added diligence on the locker boys part would help. Too, the locker boy ought not 10 let any other boy take charge of the key for this gives the thieves an op- portunity to steal through the in- nocenCe of the assistant.
 A VICTIM.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
TSE. OF GAS IN WARFARE

The Providence Journal the other day printed an editorial about roison gas in warfare which aroused the ire Of Major General Fries, chief of the chemical warfare service, and which caused that gentleman to 3c,iycr lengthy letter 10 the Providence paper in which he de- tended the use ot poison gas,
 General Fries cited the percent ag,s of casualties attributed to gas warfare during the World War which Of course were fewer than casualties from guns,
 The pro,idence Journal, in re- rlying 10 its distinguished cores pondenf, gave good account of it. self in the application of logic. Re fe-rinr 10 the percentages, the Jourual stated.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03

'Nor must 1t be forgotten
 that gas Is a weapon that in
 conjunction with airplanes, can
 be used on non-combatants far
 more readily than guns The
 World War proved that interna-
 tional law does not protect
 them, It is entirely within the
 realm Of possibility that whole
 nations rather than merely their
 armies will be In the thick Of
 the fighting henceforth. It is
 because of what gas warfare is
 intended to become. even more
 than what 1t actually was dur
 ing the World War, that public
 opinion condemns 1t along with
 poisoned wells, poisoned and
 explosive bullets and other
 methods of destruction from
 which civilized people recoil in
 horror"
 The statement has been made that the United States, in any future conflict, will not introduce gas war fare unless an enemy does so first. Any other plan would place the gov ernment in hypocritical attitude, It was at the request of the Ameri- can delegation at the recent Geneva arms conference and acting upon the suggestion Of President Cool idge, that the conference adopted a resolution for a protocol to be signed by all other nations banning the use Of gas in future warfare. It was we'll accepted at the time that this action was not conse- quence of the evils of gas warfare during the recent war, but because of fear of the consequences of using vastly more powerful gases in the future, which would decimate the civil populations as well as the fighting forces. Such a potential power for wholesale destruction might, in view of most civilized na, tions, menace civilization more thar armies.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
INJURIES PROVE FATAL

Montreal, Aug. Pl-Mrs. John Connolly, 5S. of Pittsfeld. Mass, died at the Notre Dame hospital yes terday of injuries received on the Quebec highway, Friday afternoon. in an automobile accident, fin which her husband, her son and her daughter-in-law were seriously in- iured. Her son, Edward Connolly. 33, was reported last night in a se- rious condition.
 The accident happened when Con- nelly's car collided with another and got out of control, crashing into a tree at the side of the road.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Boston District Has
 Three WatertFatalItieS

Boston, Aug. 3 tPl-Three drown mgs were reported in metropolitan Boston Sunday. William Heffernan of South Boston was drowned off Rainsford Island in the harbor' where he was attending an outing A woman's cry when she saw him sink was dismissed by others in the party as a hoax and it was not until several hours later that his body was discovered.
 Rodney Cameron Of somerville lost his life in Wright's pond, Ned ford. Although warned by friends of cold springs and currents in the pond he started to swim across and sank when half way before help could reach him. An unidentified bot was drowned of Magazine beach "a ths Charles river. ..---t..-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Tho Monkey Wrench

The monkey wrench to modern life Has made some contribution! He'll live forever, for he has An iron constitution. His cousins in the jungle deep Eat Cocoanuts that please, While he thrivcs on the kind of
 nuts He twists from axle trees! His heart is heavy, and his soul With irony is grim. He says that evolution's made A monkey out of him!
 Mabel Bretz.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
RIG STORM IN FRANCE.

Paris. Aug. } CF-Terrifc storms with great quantities of rain have been causing much damage through ont France. There was another heavy rainstorm yesterday, and crops of all kinds are beginning 10 suffer. At RueiL one of the western suburbs of Paris, more than a mil lion francs damage was done in a ho1f hour. Street car service 10 ParlS uaS mt out of commission,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03

"Tro percentages do not tell rho whole story. Gas was a new weapon In the World War. Guns, which General Fries says inflicted 72 per cent Of the casualties, were not only the chief means Of oftense but were the product Of decades Of ex- perlence and the application Of the finest inventive genius. Ii would have been surprising in deed had they accounted for fewer casualties than they did, even though gas, rendering men hors de combat, undoubtedly contributed to the gun casual ties.
 "The fact that gas produced only cS per cent of the casual ties merely indicates the reia- five failure of the weapon 10 do what its inventors hoped it would accomplish. If it had hee1 deadly enough to kill men inst tntly, or to have produced as Ger cent of the casualties, 1t wodId have been used ss freely As ya&
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03

You can get an answer to any question of fact or Information by writing 10 The Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply, Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are Contide dential.-Editor.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
SECURE OUTFIELDFR

Reading. Pa, Aug. 3 Cp - The Reading International club secured Outielder Frank Sugar" Kane from the Providence club. Pitcher Eddie Mauison was given to Providence in the deal. in which Outfielder Silva and Catcher Lynn, who have already joined the Rhode Island team, also figured. Kane is to join the Key stones in Providence, where Reading a nev playia&
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
Kisses with Misses!

When l went 10 visit my sister, her little pretty three-year old daughter looked so fresh and sweet, after her bath, that l couldn't help but kiss her. Having just come from the bath, she was half dressed. She seemed to like my kiss, so l kissed her forehead, and each little hand also.
 She looked surprised, raised up one little log, and said; Now kiss my foot, too'
 E. L. Stamp.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
RuSy IaISyprt

Roland: "The majority Of Dud- ley's clients are bootleggers, Hes making quite name for himself. hear"
 Albert: "Yes; he has the reputa- tion of seldom losing q easel"
 Adele Henry.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-03
.JusI a MiSStcp

Rand. How does your face hap pen to be so drcadfully crushed ." Bauer. "A railroad accident"
 Rand; "A colision?"
 Bauer No, man stepped on it trying 10 get into an upper berth"