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New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
An Old.Fashioned Halloween

GAS related by the Old Witch
 Herself) The Old Witch sat by her cold
 hearhstone And doddered and mumbled and
 made her moan .. "Soon's Halloween, an 1t makes me To think of the grand old times I've
 had. This bobbing for apples; these
 pumpkin heads; And kids dressed up in sheets from
 the beds; This ringing of doorbells, and tap-
 ping of panes;;; This stealing of gates! that's all
 that remains Of the gorgeous orgies and mid -/hight revels l used to have with demons and
 devils. WE robbed the cradles of infants
 small And carried lem off to our festival. I can see 'em now, tied up in bags, To the broom-corn tails of our
 broom stick nags. What a dish they made, upon my
 soul! Them babies, stewed, en casserole! Flavored with birthstone, sulphur
 and lime! That's what we ate, sir, in my time. We never would stop with soaring
 the cook But we snatchcd her up with a
 claw like a hook, With a wild "Hurroo." and a fiend-
 ish yell Then we dropped her down In a
 deep, dark well! And that Is the reason, I've heard folks say. Why cooks are so hard to get to-
 day!"
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
CANADA KEEPS WARM WITH POLITICS

There is a general election in Canada today and to judge by the "strong statements appearing in the Canadian press at least in Ontario and the far west, the cam paign has been ono of the old time variety, and many "charges.' 'countcr-chargcs" and depressing allegations made on all sides. Tn- deed, it is difficult 10 see how after the election is over, the Sundry participants will be able to forget the harsh words spoken and again regard ono another upon planes of social equality.
 They certainly take their politics seriously up in Canada. A candidate who reStrains himself about indulg- ing In personalities seems 10 have no chance Of getting elected; at least, that seems 10 be what all of them think as that is what they are doing. No Canadian with a skeleton in the closet should think Of run- ming for office.
 Somehow we cannot help wonder ing whether the voters will turn out as politicians expect. In the Unit cd States only about half the voters go to the polls. In Canada tho ratio ought 10 be better than that as the issues seem 10 hinge mainly upon the personal traits, family secrets and moral standing of the candidates and, as everyone knows. that is what many people arc interested In.
 Coming down to a general view of the situation, Quebec seems tc hold the key to the contest. If the Conservative party can captVrc enough Liberal seats iii that prov ince it should mean the downfall Of Premier Kings government, The premier seems to have taken the support of the French province fol granted, with the result that there is less elcctionecring going on iI that province than in ontario. Int Liberals. headed by the premier won some popularity in the west ant believe they can retain their holt there. Quebec, therefore. is expected' 10 rmain in line--but will it?
 If Premier King can hold Quebe, and makes gains in the west, it i probable he will remain in power But he may have only bare ma jority behind him. But if tha astute Conservative politician. Ar thur Mcighcn, in spite of his un popularity in Quebec, manages t' defeat King, he also most likely VII have but q bare ma jorlty. The gov crnm"nt in either case will be in th, same ux as in the British psrlia mcnt. with no party able to d. much. The ird-party spirit il Canada is 10 he reckoned with, bu rhe leading men Of the Progressive as the third party is, called-hav refused 10 take part in the presen fracas. Subsidiary third party lead CTS. however, have been forced | prccipitate many interesting three cornered contests. The Progressive have been quite all irritant in tn Canadian Northwest and Premle
 King hopes 10 get a goodly part c their votes.
 When the voting is over, Canad ' can join in wondering where har . coal is coming from this winter.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Colonel Mitchell remained the sialwart fighter for his rights when he challenged three of the judges who will try him and forced from consideration of the case. 1rrespec- five of ones sympathies in the noted air controversy there will be unani- mily in public appraisal that the judges who are 10 sit In judgment should be unbiased. Col. Mitchell has hard enough a row 10 hoe as il Is without having to combat pos siblc pre- judgment or his superiora on the military court.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
FILM PRODUCERS FACE THE GRILL

It had to come. The $500, ,0oo,- 900 motion picture producing busi- ness, fourth in extent of American industries, has grown so big that the government feels bound to put 1t through the inquisitorial fires. The oii tobacco and steel industries had the same experience and sur vived; perhaps they were somewhat chastened, but they at least remain ed alive and fairly well. The motion picture business, quite as large as some Of the others, has been inves- tigated for four years, we are told, and the resuIte will be laid before the Federal Trade Commission next month.
 Unlike the other government suits. however the case against the picture producing interests will not come under the Clayton antitrust act, but will be confined 10 a har- angue before the Trade Commission. This ought 10 make it much easier for the picture people. unless the Department of Justice which has been running a separate investiga- ton. chooses 10 begin where tho Trade Commission leaves off.
 The government attorneys have specialized al seeking to trace con- trol of the industry at its source and there they find, according tc the brief to be. filed but already made public. that the production of pictures has been confined to a few big companies which, 1t is claimed form virtual monopoly.
 It is well not to get the matter | from wrong angle. The govern ! ment activities are not aimed a | thcater owners, as these, 1t is re lated, are the victims" of the SO called trust" Many theatcr owners have said thcy did not get q sQuar' deal from the big producers an' judging from their trado journals it is likely that most of them vii not shed tears at seeing the pro duccrs purified.
 If the producers are in a trust as the government brief claims, am the chief sufferers are the theate owners who have to submit 10 tn exactions of the producers. 1t i clear that the theater owners vii be benefited if the goVernmen wins the decision. The public il turn would gain also.
 The government brief claims tha Will Hays is not really tho czar o the films he is cracked up 10 be, bu that the real czaR is Adolph ZukoE Hays, 1t is said. was employed fo his political standing as much a for his executive ability, Accordin to the claims made, he gave a sor of halo to the trustifying Of th producers.
 In the filing Of such a complain it is evident that thc slogan of Hes government in business doesn't al ways work. The government ha been working q long time collect'n evidence and the show down h"for the Trade Commission ought T least to be Of wide public interest seeing that co,ooO,poo people SC the pictures every week.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
POLITICAL ORGANS AND POLITICS

Being a political organ nowadays doesn't work as well as it used 10 do. There are exceptions, of course; but an analysis Of even the excep-' tons will show that as a rule they follow the party rather than ai- tempting to lead 1t. as old-time po-
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Exchanges from tho west, arriving in town, indicate that the news papers played up" tho recent storm in the east as the biggest news of the day. This is by way of empha- sizing 10 readers that eastern wind storms may be as bad as western cyclones.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

American flyers never bomb Krim's hospitals. He hasn't any hospitals. Whatever fcmininity Is, it isn't the back of neck that needs clipping, Another need of the times is park rk-one-hour-only sign on restau- rant tables.
 Feminine road manners: Get that thing out Of the way; here comes a female" Normal man: One who thinks every old maid would have been glad 10 get him. One good way to study the Amer ican language Is to get near the rocking chairs at a summer resort. The proper test of man is sym pathy. If he laps 1t up he is two- by-four.
 As result of the investigation, mo- body will be punished severely eX- ccpt the taxpayer. Center culture: A filling station, hot dog stand, seven shops selling ladies wear. Usual reaction to poverty, sick ness or puncture: Well, I'm glad | it's the other fellow"
 There's always something. In col lege, cheers spur him on; in later years, envy does it.
 One easy way to have an adven- ture Is to say "Blah!" when the red headed man Is talking.
 The mosquito must wonder what happened to Wake ankles foot longer.
 It is estimated that less than per cent of successful men remember anything about algebra.
 If only philanthropists would give it back to the same people they took it. from, Among the things mightier than the sword, General Butler would list the corkscreW.
 Still, if there were no despicable tightwads, where would the good fellows borrow money?
 Correct this sentence: "Stop wor- rying, Honey" said the husband; T don't care how fat you get Protected by Associated Editors Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
Accused Policemen Are ! Found to Be Not Guilty

Providence, K. l., Oct. 29 Pt--- Four patrolmen in the Fox Point precinct of this city were found not guilty on charges of negligence yes- terday by the board ot police com missioners in spite of the fact that one of them, Thomas F. Flynn. pleaded guilty to the charge. The men were charged with failure to report the presence In Condon street of an automobile reported stolen. Evidence showed that 1n- formation of the theft had been given to none of the men but Flynn and that the car may not have been continuously in the place reported Tho other patrolmen involved were Thomas Meenan, Lloyd T. Dunphy and Arthur V. McDeed.
 Luther Burbank is 76 years old. IT. lt.on h, c,hfNrnio
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Near Benton Harbor, Mich, is an automobile sign reading: Drive slowli; you mite meet fool" Nothing is said of the possibility of two fools meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
A New Kind

But mother, how can aeroplanes go right through the clouds?" asked Bobby, aged five.
 Well, clouds are just moisture, my dear" answered his mater. What's moisture"" was the im- mediate question.
 1T know what moisture is." in- terrupted Betty, four years old. eve had some moisture (oyster) soup for supper one night"
 Mrs. C. E. Cole.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

The oldest eggs in the world are believed to be those found in Mon- golia. They are claimed to be those of dinosaur, a reptile which lived 10,000,000 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

McmbeF Audit Bureau Of Circulation. Tho A. B, 0. is a national organizat ton which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with a strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud Tn newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Tho Herald is on sale daily in New York al lIotaling's Newsstand. Times Square: Schutz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
Killing T'rosts!

With frosty days we have no fuss But from Frosty Folks deliver usl They nip more fun and kill more
 mirth Than any other thing on earth!
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
Thoughtless of Them!

Landlady-"Remember, no cook nig in the rooms"
 New Roomer-"Your gas bills are pretty high here, suppose"i' Landlady--"It was a fright last month. Three of my roomers com. mitted suicide with it."
 --Rudie Loesser
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

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New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
The Feminine

q dreamed of you last night, Dor. othy."
 What dress was l wcaring?"-. lcartrouble.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Whatever fcmininity Is, It isn't the back of u neck that needs clipping,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Member of tho Associated Press The Associated Press ,s exclusively en. titled to the use for republication of all news credited to It or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
FactsandFancies
BY RUBEitl CULLEN

Smlle, 1925; He's as ill-mannered as U hvc-ton truck.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

American flyers never bomb
 Krim's hospitals. He hasn't any hospitals.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

The Indians may not have under stood much about beauty culture. but they certainly gave many a scalp" treatment!
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Another need of the times is a park rk-one-hour-only sign on restau- rant tables.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
Poor French

Marion: "And Alice learned 10 speak French in two weeks! l cant understand it."
 Janet: And I'll bet the French people can't understand ii, either"
 Mrs. H. o. Hartley. Gee, what man for the masses" said the old-time football coach as the 300 pound tackle re- ported for practice.
 Copyright. 1925, Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be Forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Luther Burbank is 76 years old. He lives In California.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29
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New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Feminine road manners: Get that thing out of the way; here comes a female"
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Normal man: One who thinks every old maid would have been glad to get him.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

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New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

One good way to study the Amer ican language is to get near the rocking chairs at summer resort.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

still, if there were no despicable tightwads. where would the good fellows borrow money?
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

Correct this sentence: stop wor- rying, Honey" said the husband; "l don't care how fat you get" (Protected by Associated Edltofs'
 Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-10-29

The proper test of man is sym pathy. IT he laps 1t up he is a two- by-four.
Evening star., 1925-05-24

tions is obvious. The book has al
ready been widely distributed by the
health department of New York State.
Like the English sparrow. the plan
tain, as its name indicates, unfortu-
nately was introduced from Europe.
II is found more or less all over this
country, but seems to stick closely 10
thickly populated districts, according
to DIR. Bernton'S monograph. 1t pro-
duces pollen usually from about May
10 To August |, but sometimes as late
as October l. Its pollen grains are
small and easily carried by the wind,
and one or two plants, it is stated. will
furnish enough to infect half Il hun
dred susceptible people.
A study OF rs hayfever patients
conducted under DR.. BerntonS super
vision has disclosed the fact that the
plantain was responsible for the symp-
toms of five, while out of "A patients
subject to the vernal type of fever,
four. or 1916 per cent, were subject to
the plantain pollen. The good news
Evening star., 1925-05-24

serious accompaniment of asthma. 1t
is ''plantago lanceolata." commonly
known as rib grass or English plain
tain. Despite the fact that the mem
hers of the plantain family in the
United States fulfill all the require
ments Of hay-fever plants, their rela-
ton to this distressing disease had
until recently received only passing
attention from American investigators,
The villainy of this innocent looking
specimen is exposed in recent PAM
phlet written by DR.. Harry s. Bern
ton, special expert of the United
States Public Health Service. and
printed by the American Medical Asso-
citation This booklet marks the first
entry into medical literature of the
results of observations of the plan
tain as responsible for hav-fever in the
District of Columbia. and when ii is
considered that there Is growing be
tween here and Alexandria enough of
this weed TO sink a first-class battle
ship the importance of these obSerVa-
Evening star., 1925-05-24

tends. AS rule, he believes, a
woman smoker does not appear TO
know what moderation means, any
more than a woman drinker.
Concerning the effect of excessive
cigarette smoking upon woman's g
beauty the doctor says: observe a
girl who smokes excessively. and you
will notice that she also looks under.
nourished, with staring eyes and a
yellowish skin. To make matters
worst the smoke-dried throat expert
ences a false thirst, and thus more
liquid than is necessary is consumed
and an alcohol habit set up. The
cocktail and the cigarette always go
together"
Alcohol generally. DR.. Webb-John.
son maintains, spoils beauty in woman
because II makes superf1uous fat.
Evening star., 1925-05-24

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 6.-Tobacco used by
women has a tendency to destroy their
daintineSS, according to DIR. Cecil
Webb-J ohnSOn, one of EnGlands hest
known specialists on diet and obesity.
in his new book Women and Beauty
Health and beauty go hand in hand,
declares the author, and grave
warning is given to women smokers
Evening star., 1925-05-24
Women Who Want Beauty Warned
To SEun Tobacco and Cocktails
British Diet and Obesity Specialist Says Cigarette
Spoils Skin and Gives Undernourished
Look; Liquor Increases Flesh

and drinkers, his theory being that
it is difficult for the women of today,
and the men as well. to smoke or
drink within what ordinarily is termed
moderation.
"A man often will have his allotted
daily ration of so many pipes, cigars
or cigarettes, but a woman is more
unstable and less capable Of self.con.
troll than Il man." the author con
Evening star., 1925-05-24

for such sufferers exists in the fact
that three of the cases so diagnosed
tried appropriate pre- seasonal treat
ments and that all three were decided
ly benefited The percentage of relief
ranging from SO 10 80. The plant Is
easily recognized by its anthers, which
are supported on long, slender stalks.
whence the slightest jar will shake
millions of pollen grains.
Evening star., 1925-05-24
Milan Builds Terminus.
pondence of the Associated Press

Core spondence of the Associated Press.
MILAN. Italy, May 3-Work on
the new central railroad station, which
was suspended during the war, has
been resumed and is expected to be
completed within a few months. The
structure will he one of the finest of
its kind in Europe, the architects
having studied the principal railway
stations in America, England, France
and Germany in order to incorporate
the best features of them all
Evening star., 1925-05-24
THREE KILLED, 5 HURT,
IN MINE GAS EXPLOSION
Cause of Blast in Pennsylvania
Shaft LOO Feet Under Earth
Surface Not Determined.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
WILKES BARRE, Pa. May %
Three men were killed and five others
seriously injured yesterday by an ex-
plosion of gas III the Woodward Col
liery of the Glen Alden Coai Com
pany. The blast occurred in the ton
red ash vein of No. shaft at point
1,150 feet from the surface and one
mile from the foot of the shaft.
The cause has not been determined
Those killed were Joseph Majar, John
Turiska and Frank Dugan.
Evening star., 1925-05-24
FINDS NEW CAUSE
FOR HAY FEVER
English Plantain, or Rib
Grass, Said to AffIict
Many Sufferers.

Another name has been added to the
evergrowing list of grasses and trees
which cause hay fever to affiict GER
tain persons and still others to suf-
Ter both from hay-fever and its more
Evening star., 1925-05-24

Many lumber concerns of Finland
have combined TO ship their product
10 this country
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-09
COAST GUARD OFFICIALS ARE ON DEATH LIST OF
 RUM RUNNERS GunmEn

WASHINGTON, May s. 'AP,- Rear Admiral Billiard. commanding the [. $, Coast Guard nounced that there many indications that rum TOW doesn't intend to strike colors without q fight that his force undoubtedly faces the death.
 Some of the Admiral's guarlsmen threaten ing account of the peril to their tam lilies while they away from home.
 Confidential reports included the kidnapping of Atlantic City and the ambushing of off Montauk point yesterday. Many anonymous letters have been received here and by guardsmen New London and Bayshore and word has been passed among the agents to "get'' the guardsn7en in the vicinity of Naraganset Bay.
 The guard patrols have been subjected to the guns rHrnrnn4, tf when nearing the Florida shores or entering the bayous of the gulf coast.
 Commander Yeardle. assistant Billiard stated that letters conveyed the information that certain officers and men have placed the death list by the smuggers.
 Boatswain Pearson kidnapped at Atlantic City and released only when he found he the The that is believed to be sought has been warned by Billiard take all the precautions possible against foul play at the hands
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-09
HAMm0N COMPANY
 ANNExES' NOME MINES c0RPoRT'N

SEATTLE, May S, tAPl- Norman C. Stines, General Manager the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields who is sailing north Saturday said that the United States Smelling Refining and Min ing Company owned in their Hammon Com pany at Nome the Nome Mines Incorporated, hay poration of Chicago which gives the Hammon Company absolute control of the Nome Gold
 Mir Stnes declared that deal is one the largest in the history of Alaska and said that it presaged a vast development for the Nome district.
 After receipt of the above telegram a Nugget tendent of the Hammon Company for verifcation of the consolidation. Mr. Summers stated that the information received and that the Nome Mines Corporation had already been taken by the local officials of tie s3' pany. Mr. Summers also stated that arrangements already underway to electrify the dredge on Snake River and a crew of changes Out Little Creek where the company has three electric dredges considerable preparatory work is in progress, the mammoth ditches of the company being cleared of and the water will be running in sufficient volume to able the thawing operations commence large scale. the largest operations contemplated put in active operation
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-09

of the smugglers.
 Boatswain Gustafson uf Patrol Boat C. G 2&7 shot and killed ambush weeks ago when the eampaien started of Block Island after having received threats against his life. The patrol boa deeoved and passing the rum runner fired machine salvo. woundins two and killing the Foatswan.
 The ships have resorted to the use of carrier pigeons. it is said to communicate with their agents ashore.
 Admiral Billiard reiterated his determination o establish blockade smnggle proof fac ilites will permit and stated that the situation is becoming serious that he will ask Congress for boats once.
The Nome nugget., 1925-05-09
STlNES PREDICTS GREAT DEVELOPMENT NOME
SOVIET RUSSIA OPENING UP TO
 FOREIGN CAPITAL

MOSCOW, May s tAPJ The government rat flied the contract of the Concessions Committee with the Ayan Corporation. British Exploitation company which will operate Okhotsk and Ram ciatka gold fields reserving the right buy all the gold obtained the company exporting what Russia doesn't buy.
 The whole enterprise reyerts to tha government in thirty-six years the several hundred square miles O gold bearing land included.
 The Ayan company pays rental plus five Der of the output and five per cent for taxes the rental price unannounced. The company has pledged spend three hundred thousand dollars in exploration during the first four posting a guarantee of fifty thousand within fortnight for purchasing the equipment which the Russians own. They agree install modern machinery and to observe the SoyIt iahor awa making [ cooperative agreement with the wurknten This is the third large concession be awarded by the others being the Lena gold field sand Harr interests in exploitation of the manganese fields of Chiatura district in the Georgian Republic