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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

slderatlon of mankind; but it should not he tho only consldera- ton IL Is the essence of Christian fly to look after those who require lt; and at no season ot the year is it more necessary 10 radiats hap piness through iudlcious giving than at Christmas,
 Fortunately, the true spirit Of Christmas Is widely prevalent throughout this city, A host Of good fellows reside here; preparations have been made 10 see that no needy family is overlooked Such efforts will he their own reward to organizations and ind'vlduals.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Joe Merfy ate ham sandwiches, But alleviate only tung," Teacher:
 Yes, Lester, you can get a drink If your thersty, and then do the werd 'asis.' le R. Friends: She didn't say beans at the ferst
 kiss, So immeedtely he gave her a few And then l yelled in through the
 keyhole: Oasis, wat know about you.'
 Leonard Bernhard. Copyright, 1925. Reproduction
 Forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


 You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1a22 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 6 per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confdential.--Editor.
 Q. Did the state of Rhode Island ever have more than one capitol?
 A. Until 1900 Rhode Island had two capito!s. Newport and Provi- dence. The Legislature met in New port in April to canvass the vote and adjourned to Providence in January to transact business. Now there is only the one capitol, Provi- dence.
 .. What is the gross tonnage of the United States Merchant Marine gagged in foreign trade and in coastwise trade and on the Great Lakes?
 A. In 1924 the tonnage of the United States Merchant Marine en- gagged in foreign trade was S,797,3S6 gross tons; in the coastWise trade it was S,943.736 gross tons and on the Great Lake there were 2,791,204 gross tons.
 Q. What does "Brevet' in the title of an Army officer mean? A. Brevet is a commission con- ferred as a mark Of distinction. II does not carry with it the duties or pay Of the higher commission. In the United State brevet titles were given during the Indian, Civil and Spanish wars for "ccnspicuous gall lantry'. gallant and meritorious service" etc. but they have only honorary significance.
 Q. What is the origin of giving gifts at Christmas?
 A. It seems probable that the custom of exchanging gifts at Christ mas time grew out of the desire tc follow the example of unselfishness set by Christ. We are told, however that the pagans gave gifts at their winter festivals. There was also custom among the Romans for q priest to put box on all outgoing boats. The people put in gifts ol money. The box was sealed and placed on the boat before it went tc sea. When the boat returned the bo2 was given to the priest who kept il until Christmas when it was opened and the contents distributed among the poor. Later the Priests Box wa; known as the Christmas Box.
 c. What is the difference between a basilisk and cockatrice?
 A. A Basilisk is an iganoid liz ard af the genus Basiliscus. having an erectiie crest along the middle O the back and tail and a dilatabl' pouch on the head. The name wal also applied to 8 fabled creature of the African desert whose breati and look were supposed to be fatal This animal was also called cocka trice.
 c. What are the latest figures ol the number of marriages and di Vorces in the United States? Doe divorce show an increase or a de crease?
 A. The Department of Commerc has just announced returns for tn calendar year 1924. showing 1,17S, 206 marriages performed and 170,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
SUBSTITUTING FOR SANTA
 CLAUS

A Holiday Greeting from the Editor l wish l could be Santa Claus And call upon you, People. The first thing l would do, I'd pause Upon some high church steeple And cry to everyone below, From Lapland to the Isthmus. In voice most jolly; "Ho, Folks! Ho! I wish you Merry Christmas" Yes, Santa Claus I'd love to be! I'm sure that l would bubble With so much FUN SHOP drollery 'Twould get him into trouble. To bachelors who liked repose I'd have some screeching Pollies; And in each good church deacon's
 hose,
 A ticket for the Follies! To all good boys I'd leave switch! Oh, I would act most shocking! With girls, I think I'd pull a stitch And put runs In each stocking! So. since In Santa's name I'd do Such mischievous mistreating, It's best that l just send to you My hearty Christmas Greeting!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
AGAIN AN EFFORT TO FLY OVER POLE

Tho latest plan 10 wrest the ter TOTS Of a polar flight from the king Of the north calls for trip from Point Barrow. Alaska, 10 Spit2bcr- gen, across the North Pole IL ap- parcntly is not yet decided whether an attempt will be made 10 land at the polar ice cap en route. mak- ing it a sort of way station indeed, at this distance it would be diflI- cult to make a definite statement about 1t, as The pole may lack smooth landing field. Obviously, air planes cannot land amid crags and mountains Of ice, which may be all that will greet the courageous travellers of the air,
 The trip offers much danger, Should one of the planes become disabled en route, and remain per manently disabled. 1t will be a long way from home. Perhaps the air men might walk back to the out posts of civilization which may be 800 miles or a thousand but it would be no easy hike. Four flyers are willing 10 take the chance, two for each plane.
 The plan again Illustrates mans inherent willingness to risk his life In quest Of glory and fame. In ad- dition to courting death Is the pos slbiIity that 1t would be q slow and lingering one by starvation or frlgid cold.
 Nothing definitely worth while could come from such an expedi- ton except 1t would blaze q trail for the future. Such trip, once achieved, might be done more fre- qucntly later. Ultimately 1t might be possible 10 airplane from Eu- rope 10 China or Japan over the fastnesses of the polar regions. This would save weeks in time for those finding 1t advisable to tako such trips.
 Some day in the future many planes may cross the Arctic anu outposts might be maintained there for such as require repairs. This does not sound fantastic when 1t is realized that such spots may be only 24 hourh flying distance from northern Norway or Spitzbor- gen and could be in constant com munication with the world by means of the radio.
 , But in view of the failure of the last Arctic flying expedition it will , be well to remain conservative minded about the next until more Is accomplished toward conquering 1 the northern ice attitudes through the air. The coming expedition may be successful and thus be cpochal 1 in character; or 1t may merely be i another fizzle. At any rate, we will not have long 10 wait --- less than q year, perhaps.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
SnIIx Irene and Maryi

My new fella's a florist" boasted Sally over her sundae. Works in a lumber mill where they make the purtiest parkay floors va ever seen" Huh, mines a pharamcist," num- bled Irene. munching her hints. Got sure-nuff farm down in Kan sas, with pigs and chickens an a cow."
 Well, girruls." purred Mary, calmly powdering her knose and knees, mine ain't so grand, maybe. Hes only a taxidermist, but he's a real careful driver!'
 Hodge Mathes.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
WEATHER IS WARM

Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 24 Pl- Warm weather and clear skies greet ed the undcfcated University of Ala bama football team on its arrival today, Tho southerners will contest on New Years Day with the Uni- versity of Washington team for the East-Wes big game football honors at Rose Bowl.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
On 7he Weather Observation

Washington, Dec. 24.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight increasing cloudinesS probably followed by snow or rain Friday afternoon or night, not much change in temperature, di- minishing westerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair tonight. Friday cloudy. probably followed by snow in the interior and snow or rain on
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
IN KLAsS AT KRAZY KOLLEGE
 4Conducted by Gertrude)

Teacher:
 MT. Bird, will you pipe a few notes on the theme of the word 'telegram'?" C. D. Bird: q know spitzenberE apples from
 Baldwins, can spot a mince pie through the
 crust, I'm a fairly smart guy but it's useless to try I can't telegram cracker from dust. " Teacher:
 "The hour Is growing late and I want Mir. Malone to see what he can do with culture" I. Malone: James he slapped a neighbor's boy! His mother shouted James You shouldn't strike little boy Just cause he culture names.'"
 Henrietta Garbisch.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
Teacher:
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

(Conducted by Gertrude, Jr.) Teacher:
 "Willyum, as long as your wisper- ing you can tawk out loud and use alleviate Will '. Please: We went to smittys house sattiday And played and lsffed and sung.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
EMPLOYES SURPRISED
Crane Company Workers in Bridge. port Given Bonus and Stock Ger. tihcates Too.

Bridgeport, Dec. 24 CP) -- Six hundred local employees of the Crane company received a sur prise today when bulletins were posted according to President R T. Crane, Jr., in addition to the five per cent bonus granted last week to all employees. will distri- bute to each employe who has been with the company ten years, ten. shares of the common stock ana one share additional for each year of service beyonx that.
 The distribution will come from his personal holdings and not from the company.
 The par value Of the stock is s2i and the market value is consider ably higher. The offer. 1t was ey- plained, is made to all the Crane company employees in Chicago, the Tennessee plants and in Canada as well as in this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Observed by Santa Claus, Jr.)
 Santa-I don't mind filling peo- ple's stockings, but the ones these fiappers wear-whew!-lt's all I can do to keep my mind on my work. Ha, Ha! I wouldn't mind seeing the flappers fill their own hose on Christmas morning.
 Mrs. Santa-Say. If l ever catch you waiting up for any of those flappers I'll see that you get a rapid kick directly opposite your-er-- bowlful of jelly! I think I'll do the work myself this year and let you stay at home.
 Santa-Td like to see you climb down those chimneys! Why, your bowl full of jelly is even bigger than mine!
 Mrs. Santa-Brute! You know very well that I'm on diet and eat nothing but tallow candles and icicles. But seriously. dear, l don't want you to take any risks in those dreadful chimneys. You singed your whiskers last year, you know, and when you came home l didn't know you.
 Sarta-I wondered why you were so affectionate that morning! But there's no danger at all in the chim- neys. You know the apartment house ianitors are my best friends and never build hot fire on Christ mas eve, or any other eve for that matter. Why I actually caught colo in one of their chimneys last year The ianitors like me because al ways give them plenty of loud neck ties-not directly of course, but the! get them. Well, goodbye l mus crank my reindeers.
 Mrs. Santa --- Merry Christmas dear. Remember, I'm going to hant up my stocking, too!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
As:Sf As:SfsSssSz.STCTgTE3vsITSVygu
 "Nprry Christmas EalkS,D

It's the night before Christmas in
 your house and mine, Come on. Folks. let's make up our
 minds to this ''line": No matter what junk those socks
 hold, it. all right" Merry Christmas to all and to all a
 goodnight"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
tsandFancies
nv RUnnRI VUIII,YN


 Famous last words; T believe that's his left headlight burning" There's brighter side. Every time anybody dies, some relative is relieved Of q critic.
 There's much consolation in tho thought that drug stores couldn't make living by selling drugs alone. How odd to challenge q senator's right" to seat and never his flt- ness.
 A gentleman farmer is just like any other kind except that he loses more money.
 The bigger the crop, the less you get for it, And of late this seems to De true Of cain,
 About the only thing q man can achieve without some inspiration is whiskcrs,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
OuOtb the Raven

Alice; Do you believe the stork brings babies?"
 Little Marjorie: 'No, I'm pretty sure that it's the raven that brings them"
 Alice: "Why do you think that" Little Marjorie: Well, when my Attle twin brothers came, dady said, 'Nevermore.
 Roland Heller.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
Mutual Feeling

Carter; How do you feel. now that you have your Christmas tree ;rimmcd?"
 Baker: Just like the tree."
 ---Adelino Manfred.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The Herald is on safe daily 'n New York a, Hotallng's Newsstand. T'ines sauare; schultz's Newsstunds. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Whom the gods would destroy they inoculate with a high-hat complex.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Thomas Jefferson was presented with a 16o-pound cheese on his first New Years day in the White House.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The only profitable advertising medium tn the City. Circulation books and area, room alwayt open 10 advertlserL
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

In the good old days. Get the money" was a campaign slogan, not government policy.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The greater part of civilizations expense is caused by the effort to keep the fit from trimming the un- fit,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Correct this sentence: I'm fat" she admitted, but l think my clothes look well on me"
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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Greatness is just matter of range. The ignorant man knows his back yard better than anybody else.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

America really saved Europe twice: once at the eleventh hour, and once at : per cent
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Entered al the Post OHlcs al New Britain As second Clats Man Matter,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The French government falls more frequently than ours, but it doesn't fall for so many foolish things,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued psily Sunday EIcsptsdl At Herald uldg. e Church Street
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The president eats plain liver and bacon, and we wonder if the chef ever heard about putting in little onion.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

It is estimated that IT per cent of the officers in the service haven't yet insulted one another.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

How times change! When liquor was good, it was only the old year that died at 12 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

One of the interesting features of American penal institutions is the getaway.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Tlamingo tongues were q great dclicacy to tho old Romans.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

supscRrprloN RATES tl.oo c Year.
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The hard part of being an insur- gtnt is to find something to stay mad about.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

The happer won't be disappointed to get up Christmas morning and find a few rolls in her stocking!
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Famous last words; T believe that's his left headlight burning"
, 1925-01-10
London Aspires
To Be Fashion
Center, Report

LONDON. Jan. 10.@United Presa
New York and Paris had better be
locking TO their laurels as magrcfs
for the milllon-and-one women wio
aspire 10 be tho b~est-dressed woman
m the world.
One OF Brltain's modest resolutions
for tho New Year is to mako London
leader OF the worlds fashions.
II is proposed to form a Joint com
pany. with a capital OF $4,000 to
establish a model house here. on the
ines of the Raris mode establish
ments. Already 100000 has been
offered. The chief promoters are the
Bradford Chamber OF Commerce, The
Worated splnners' Federation, the
Wooden and Worsted Trades' FEEDER.
alton, tho British Merchants' Asso
citation, and the British SILK Asao
citation.
When tho house Is established. col.
ioctlons OF models are TO be taken
to all parts OF the world. The com.
pany VIII attract makers-up and re.
tail merchants interested in repro.
duction OF models.
u is said that the project orig.
mated In this advertising OF British
materials at tho Wemhley Exhibition
here.
, 1925-01-10
GOVERNORS SCI; CAUGHT IN BRIBER'
Bitter Cold
In Caucasus
Taking Toll

TIFLIs. Ga, Jan. io.-tBy Tho
Associated Pressl-one hundred
persons and thousands or cattle
have been frozen to death during
the unprecedented cold weather
now prevailing throughout the
Caucasus.
In several sections sheep herds
and farmers who went TO the fields
TO tend their sheep or cattle wero
found frozen with their flocks.
Driven from their mountain shell.
ter by the fierce cold and lack OF
food. great droves of antelope and
wild bears have invaded the plains
and valleys only to perish in their
tracks.
In the Aiexandropl district of
Armenia, where Americans OF the
Near East Relief are caring for
thousands of. orphans. tho thermo-
meter registers 80 degrees below
zero.
The Caucasus has not expert.
enced such bitter cold for n cen
tury and it is feared the effect In
crops viii bring a famine next
year.
, 1925-01-10

them inner and more complete faeili.
ties for carrying on their work.
Yesterday the local post OF the
Salvation Army was housed in a
cramped. shaky little shack on West
Yellowstone avenue. Today II Is
ready to step into a wonderful new
home on North woicott street.
This evening following a banquet
to be given 10 the scores OF trades
unionists who volunteered their SER
vices in erecting and finishing the
building and making various install
IatIons. and TO their wives, the two
story Army hall Will DO officially
opened. Col. T. w. Scott of San
Francisco. property secretary of the
western territory. will conduct the
ceremony at 1880 o'clock. A pro-
gram which includes addresses and
musical numbers by a number Of
the most prominent people in the
city. is then to be given in the
auditorium.
The opening s~ervices tonight 10
which every Casper citizen is in
vited. are TO be presided over by
z. r. Bacon. For this special occs.
sion Colonel Scott has come from
, 1925-01-10
U. S. IS GIVEN
JUDGMENTS IN
FOUR ACTIONS

CHEYENNE, wyo.. Jan. TO-
Judgments IN favor Of the federal
government IN four suits Of long
standing through which the govern
ment sought 70 collect unpaid freight
bills have been entered by Judge T.
B. Kennedy in the United States
court for Wyoming. The defendants
and the amounts OF the judgment
follow.
Pfister Bros, OF Gillette, wyo.,
s27s.34 and interest from July l.
1919.
Americal Rochdale Stores, OF
South Dakota, si1s.45.
Grace I. Beck. Of S~cottsbluff, Neb.,
two judgments for S94.5o and s113.s9,
Respectively.
The court also entered judgmen,
for the Buriigton railroad against J,
c.. Shaw. Of Bishop. Wyo.. In tho
sum OF si.sis.74. with interest from
May 20. 1890. claimed for unpaid
freight charges.
, 1925-01-10

to bride Heinie Sands, Philadelphia
shortstop. to throw a game to the
Giants in the critical days of the
pennant race last fall.
Confronted with O'Connell and his
story before the commissioner, Do
Ian said no could not remember hav-
ing N such conversation with
o'Connell as the latter related. de-
spite the commissioners INSTANCE
that the alleged conversation took
place only three Days previous
Dolan has since insisted that his
statement to Commissioner Lands.
in which he repeated he could not
remember the alleged discriminatory
conversation with O'Conneil, was not
a confession or admission of guilt
which would cause the commissioner
to drive him from baseball
Under questioning by Commission
err Lands, Cory Dolan. the Giants
coach at that time-the Interrogation
took place on September 80. after
O'Connell had told Lands that Do
Ian had suggested that he approach
Heinie Sands. philadelphia shortstop
and offer him $500 IL he would not
bear down too hard" on the Giants
several times said he did not re-
member.
The interrogation in part follows:
CContinued on Page Th-eel
, 1925-01-10

The transaction took place in a
hotel room here and was exposed by
tho Kansas City Journal, whose rep
resentatives, in conjunction with
Pollman. had set a trap for the gov
ernor's son.
Governor Dais. whose term ex-
pires next Monday. admitted his son
had been 'inveigled into accepting
the money" and asserted the affair
was a "%frarneup by my political enc
mics to get me-
Governor Davis explanation of
the scene in the hotel did not
agree with the story related by the
Journal reporters present.
The Journals version was:
Young Davis. who is rs years
old. accepted 81 900 from Pollman.
while two Journal representatives,
a shorthand reporter and several
witnesses listened in from an ad-
joining room by the aid OF a tele-
phonic device hidden behind a cur
tain in Pollman's room.
Receiving the 81. 900 payment, the
kONEl AAOA = SUI AFlI AAAb AAtEl anu At-
turned with the pardon and then
received an additional $3.50. OF
course, he was then confronted by
the Journal reporters and the other
witnesses. When threatened with
arrest, the governors son returned
the $500 received on delivery of the
pardon and left the hotel, coming
back later with the $1,000.
The Journal said he refused to say
where he left the 1000 after de.
parting from tho hotel the first
time. but added that young Davis
asserted his father had no know.
ledge OF the transaction.
Governor Davis said his son told
him OF the affair last night when he
came home.
Somehow they inveigled my son
into accepting the money! he said;
but when he realized why they. had
given it to him. took It back TO
them. At the same time he deliver.
ed the pardon. whichsI had already
decided to grant" The governor said
he had aided Pollman at his trial in
1921 and later had appealed to for
mer Governor Henry Allen IN Poll
mans behalf.
Tho governors son could not be
reached last night, his father stating
he had retired.
Kansans learned OF tho money
passing and pardon delivery today in
a copyrighted story 1 n the Kansas
City Journal and other morning
newspapers which had received the
news through the Associated Press
by courtesy OF the Journal.
, 1925-01-10
PAIR
PUT TO ROUT

a left hook to the jaw. Badly worsted
in the lively tussle that followed. the
Mexican jerked away and tumbled
into the car. which boiled southward
on Walnut street and vanished into
the night. The man at the wheel
took no part in the struggle.
The revolver was found by Brandt
this morning where his assailant had
dropped 1t.
Though Brandt hastened to tho
police station with the report OF the
attempted robbery. no trace of the
men was found during the evening.
Brandt described the man who ac-
costed him as under medium height
and very heavy-set. He wore a full
length canvas coat and a wfde-brim.
med black sombrero. and his face
was forested with a weeks growth
of black beard.