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Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29
LAST FOUR YEARS SHOWS PROGRESS
 IN IMPROVEMENTS
EMPHASIZES OF U. S. IN FINE SHAPE ALWAYS; IN LITTLE
 NEED OF REPAIRS

WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 29. (P) The engineering condition of the battleships of the United States fleet has reached such a satisfactory stage" says the annual report of the Navy Bureau of Engineering that latest reports indicated but one ship of the Battle Fleet needed more than five days to prepare to prepare for extended service"
 The report, covering the fiscal year of 1925, is the last to be submitted by Read Admiral J. K. Robison, as chief of the bureau, at the end of four years term.
 Steady progress made during the four-year period as we'll as to the twelve months ending last June 30 was mentioned, the report declaring, "the past year had seen the accom- plishment of many improvements, which have progressed throughout the last four years in pursuance of set policy"
 Many technical matters are dis cussed, including radio and sound problems, concerning which the re- port said:
 "The Navy is. taking an advanced position in the application of high radio freQuencies to the naval com- munication problem, and in this re- search it is being aided extensively by radio scientists and radio anna teurs of the United States, as we'll as by scientists and amateurs in for eign countries.
 "The problem of radio and under water sound communication is an increasingly important factor in the bureaus efforts to maintain and im- prove the fleets equipment The necessity for efficient radio and sound communication in strategy, tactics, fire control, navigation, and admins U dLAoA OL C44C l1CCL IS IuUTOuSnIy dD- preciated by the Bureau. The in creasing use of aircraft in the fleet has demonstrated that radio con- munication is most important fac tor with this modern weapon of na- val warfare.
 "The bureaus effort have been con- centrated on the development of suitable equipment with the view of installing in the fleet apparatus capa- ble of meeting the modern require ments. The bureau has consistent ly cooperated with the service afloat in solving the ever-increasing prob lens of fleet communications. These problems have resulted in changes of design of instruments, and the new developments have been given a test in service on, fleet units, and nv and better quipment has continu- ally resulted"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29
Big Fairbanks Company To Purchase Airplane,
 for Interior Service

Among the Interiorites who passed thru Seward a few days ago en route to the States, was G. Raitjens, engi- neer, with the Fairbanks Exploration Company. Raitjens got away to a late start for he must be in Boston by January 4, to turn in his report that day to the meeting of the con- the Fairbanks News-Miner is now a company's board.
 While in the East it is stated, MT. Raitjens will probably purchase an airplane for the company which will
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29
Ford Car Undergoes Severe
 Outdoor Test At Mile Five

The warm rains of the past week washed away the snow at Mile 5 suf- fciently so that Wm. Manthey finally was able to drive his Ford auto back into town. Three weeks ago, at the time of the big snow fall, Manthey was blocked at that point from pro- ceeding, being forced to abandon the car until Sunday. The car seemed to be none the worse off for it's long stay outdoors with the winter ele- ments for as Manthey stated, lat the first twist of her tail, she turned over.'
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

be used in the Interior service, es- pecially in making flights to Nome where the company is also heavily interested. It is believed that upon his return, he will bring back an aviator with him.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

Congressman Hoch of Kansas de- clares that many rural mail carriers have soft snaps, working only three or four hours a day, while the far mers they serve must work from dawn to dusk.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

Fake revenue agents have collect ed large sums from residents of San Francisco under the homemade wine clause of the prohibition act
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

I. c. Luther of Mechanicsville, N. r.. celebrated his 63rd birthday by commencing to plant ten million trees.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

Russian divers have found the wreck of the English ship, Black Prince, sunk 59 years ago with eight millions of treasure
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

A rusty safe belonging to w. M. Ward, bachelor recluse who died in Newark, N. J., was found to con- tain nearly $10O,OOO.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

Leo Stevens, New York ice de- livery man, must go to prison for supplying private customers with ice and pocketing the money.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29

Chas. O'Neill of Macon, Co.,, was arrested for having faucet in his store which was attached to a 12O gallon liquor tank, buried in the ground.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
THE "STAR RADIO
ANNOUNCER"

It had to come, we suppose-the
star radio announcer. The efforts
that have been made to glorify vari-
Gus gentlemen who officiate at the
microphone and the printing of their
pictures in the papers indicates that
a new opportunity to be somebody
has been developed.
or all human beings one would
think casually that the radio an
nouncer has the least opportunity to
gain a personal following. But
events have proved that the reverse
is true. The announcer who can
talk into the mike" with a sweet
resonant voice. even though his
vast audience never has an oppor-
tunity TO see the man personally.
seems TO create much interest IN the
fellow doing the talking. The only
way the public has to whet its APP
petite for the individual responsible
for such nice announcing rs to see
his picture now and then. The bust
ness OF manufacturing star an
nouncers therefore is merely filing
the demand for hero worshipplng.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
Observation
On The Weather

Washington, Oct. Embarrassing
cloudiness followed by rain late to-
night or Saturday, warmer tonight
except on southeast coast; increaS-
ing southerly winds.
Forecast for Eastern New YORK:
Rain tonight and saturday; warmer
in interior tonight, colder Saturday
afternoon In west portion, colder
Sunday night, increasing southerly
winds, probably strong Saturday.
Conditions: Rains are falling
this morning In the west Gulf states
under the influence OF a disturb
ance that Is central over Arkansas.
Pressure is high on the Atlantic
coast and generally fair weather
with seasonable temperatures pre-
vail in the Atlantic coast districts,
An area of high pressure from the
far northwest is bringing lower tenn
peraturcs into the northern plain
states east of the Rocky mountains
and snow Is falling this morning in
Montana and North Dakota.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather followed by rain with
slightly lower temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
THE TOO.COMNION
GEM ROBBERY

Time was when stories OF gem
robberies appearing in the public
prints had to do almost exclusively
with the loss Of such jewels by stage
and film stars. 1t was very poor
star that could not get her gems
stolen ever so often, mostly with the
cooperation of an enterprising press
agent.
Again times have changed, Any
body is liabe to get his gems stolen
nowadays. Crooks have an apparent
system OF playing no fayorites. The
number OF gem robberies figuring
in tho public prints in recent
months, ono of them running up to
more than half a million dollars,
indicates that gangs have been
keenly observant OF where the
sparklers arc to be found.
II Is remarkable that there arc
not more crooks around diamond
mines. Getting the stuff at the source
is q fayorite method of bootleggers
but seems to be in bad repute among
diamond thieves. Perhaps they are
safer In New York than In South
africa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
COAL Mines NOW
Being REPAIRED
Activity Taken to Indicate Early
Suspension Of Strike

Hazleton, Pa, Oct. 16 P)-Repalr
work continues at most Of the an
thracite colIieries, which have been
idle since September l when the
$4,000 employees walked out.
Operators are getting ready 80
If places will be In good shape
when work is resumed. Some per-
sons take this as a sign that the
suspension may be brought to an
end soon but producers declare. they
are simply giving their properties
al, overhauling because they did not
have the chance while they were 60
ing steadily the last two years.
Much junk is being collected at
the mines and shipped away and
when a new agreement Is signed by
the men and their employers machin
cry and other equipment will be put
in tip top order for an uninterrupted
production of anthracite.
Maintenance forces are encounter
ing no trouble with Idle men, as was
the case at times in previous PERIODS
of idleness. There seems to be
general understanding that repairs
and improvements are no VIOLATION
OF the suspension order.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
Is Years Ago Today
(From Paper Of That Date

(From Paper OF That Date
Treasurer A. j, Sloper Of the H.
brary directors stated this after
noon that as yet the board has not
definitely decided when the Insti-
tute will be removed into the new
building, although the chances are
that 1t will be some time about the
middle of November.
At the session Of the naturaliza-
tion court this morning, the appli-
cants were Of the following ma
tionalities: 81 swedes, IS Russians.
two Austrians. one Italian, one
Frenchman, one Swiss, one Ger
man. one Scotchman, and one
lrishman.
The first batch Of new voters TO
be sworn in consisted OF Almon
Bronillard, Carl Modem. Alfred
Boehm, Thomas Fl. Blakeslee,
John Foss, jr. and Carl J. w.
Larenson.
Frederick W. Latham has been
engaged to sing in the opera
Priscilla" at Rockville on October
30 and 81. 1t Is being put on I'M
der the direction of Mr.. Macomber.
Many dishes and utensils loaned
to the city on Monument day have
not been claimed and are still at
the city clerks Office. The city
clerk says he has no use for them.
+. H. Johnston has called a
meeting Of the New Britain Put
nam Phalanx members to arrange
for the annual shoot.
Chief John Farmer of the STAN
ley Works fire department has re-
turned from Charlestown, s. c.,
where he was elected a member of
the National Fire Chiefs associa-
ton,
DR.. J. N. Bull OF Plainyille is be-
ing doomed as republican candl-
date for the state legislature.
Among the officers elected by
Phoenix Temple of Honor last eve
| ming were John Sloan, A. L.
Thompson, and w. J. Rawlings.
The largest number of football
men this season was on the fell
last night for high school practic,.
There were 20 present.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
A Small sBoy's Lessons
-. AG--l.nh

conserved by MdNine)
Arithmetic. Seven times six is
AZ. Eight times six is As. Nine times
six is 49, along came two gun
Williams, of the bar Y ranch. He
drew his gun and fired at the ap-
preaching bandits. Bang! Bang!
When the smoke had cleared away
ten times six is 60.
Grammar. The parts OF a SEN
tence are a subject and predicate.
A verb is - Throw up your
hands" cried the sheriff, but our
hero only smiled. Quick as q flash
his revolver spurted fire and the
cowardly sheriff ----- noun is the
name OF something.
Geography. An island is land
surrounded by water. Some OF the
largest islands are - they were
completely surrounded, by Indians.
No matter which way they turned
they saw the terrible eyes of the
redskins upon them. Suddenly the
report of a rife was heard, and at
the same instant - Japan, Aus
tralia, Cuba.
History. Balboa discovered the
Pacific ocean. De Soto discovered
the Mississippi river - he leaped
to the back of his horse just in
time, for a bullet sung past him
as he escaped from the posse.
Turning In his saddle, he fired
point blank at the leader of the
outlaws - Ponce de Leon dis
covered Florida.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer TO any
question OF fact or Information by
writing 10 the Question Editor, New
Britain Herald, Washington Bureau
1879 New York avenue. Washington
d. C., enclosing Two cents in stamps
for reply. Medical, legal and marital
advice cannot be giveni nor can eS-
tended research be undertaken. All
other questions will receive per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cam
not be answered. All letters are
confldential.-Editor.
@. When and how did Gene
Stratton Porter die and at what
age? When was her first BOOK
published?
A. Gene Stralton Porter was
killed in an automobile accident on
December 6, 1924. She was "a
years of age at the time. Her first
book was published in 1902 but she
had been actively engaged in maya
zine and newspaper work for some
time. -,
@. How much gold Is consumed
each year in the industrial arts?
A. For the calendar year 1928 IT
Is estimated at $69.292.245 of which
S40,O1S,175 was new material
Q. Do all serppents lay eggs?
A. Many serpents lay eggs, but
the most venomous ones and many
of the common species are vivipar-
Gus, that Is, they bring forth their
young alive.
Q. What is meant by an epoch
making period in history?
A. By this is meant a period
which marks a change of great i'm
portance from an older set Of con-
ditions 10 a better or different one;
period of great events which
change the future course of history
The discovery Of America marked an
epoch of this kind; the American
revolution marked the rise of new
nation which was TO become a great
power on the earth: the Civil wal
marked a new social order in its
abolition Of slavery
@. Is there any section Of tho
United States where pneumonia is
the most prevalent?
A. Statistics of deaths in the
United States from pneumonia show
a fairly even distribution of the
disease in proportion TO the popula'
ton.
Q. In what part OF the United
States were the Iroquois Indian:
found?
A. The ancestors Of the Iriquoi,
tribe we're found along the banks o.
the st. Lawrence river. from th'
present Quebec TO Montreal, by Car
liter In 1875. The tribes composing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
Gen. Sherwood, Civil War
Veteran. Dies in Ohio

Toledo, Ohio, Oct. IS Pl-General
Isaac II. Sherwood, 80 year old vet
eran OF the Civil war and former
congressman from the ninth ONO
district. died yesterday afternoon
from pernicious anaemia against
which he had fought a losing battle
since last summer. He had been un-
conscious since last Wednesday,
Lenore Sherwood, his daughter
and other close relatives we're pres
ent when he died.
General Sherwood began falling
early in the summer but his illness
did not become serious until TWO
months ago. Funeral services Will
be held here Monday afternoon.
Burial will be In WoodlaWn ceme-
terry. United States Senator Frank
p. Willis. a close friend OF sher-
woods, is expected to deliver the
funeral grafton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

built to the desired thickness. A
simple frame of wood from which
several wicks are hung. makes the
manufacture OF them simple. Be
tween clippings the candles should
be allowed to cool and the wax
should be at temperature slightly
above its melting point.
O. What is the real name and
the address Of the movie actress,
Marjorie Daw?
a. Her real name is Marguerite
House, Her home address is 6,7G7
Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cali
fornia.
@. Is it true that the White
House is kept white with white
wash?
A. No. 1t is painted with white
paint.
9. For how long does the copy.
right on a photogra phi run?
A, For 2S years
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

paper once stretched along that
vast circuit. Nothing like It was
ever done In the history OF news
transmission.
At the same time the radio broad
casting OF the game was done on
large scale and thousands II not
millions this year paused to listen
to the broadcast report OF the games
for the first time,
In tho Herald ONCE both the AS
ISOLATED Press and the radio reports
we're received. The only difference
between the two was that the radio
announcer wasted more words than
the A. p, which in fact, wasted
none at all. Announcements OF the
plays came over both mediums
simultaneously. the only difference
being that the broadcaster could
say so and so hit a grounder 10
short and was thrown out at first"
little faster than the telegraph
could say It. But the telegraph had
the unalterable advantage OF never
leaving one In doubt about tho play.
A little more static than usual, the
noise OF cheering fans. a few sylla-
bles or words not understood, and
the radio produced doubt and irrita-
ton. The telegraph remained safe
and reliable and was quite as speedy
as the radio.
The fascinating method OF seeing
the games played upon the Herald
Paragraph remained as popular as
ever. Church street, TANNED with
the crowd before the board. bore
evidence that there was nothing to
compare with watching the board,
and the Herald gladly contributed
this entertainment to those having
the time to watch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
MUCH MARRIED GIRL
AND HER "lDEALS"

The New York telephone operator
who defended her marriage to three
men without obtaining divorces told
reporters she saw nothing wrong IN
the triplicate marriage relation so
long as she only had one husband
at a time. Also, she told her inter
viewers that she had heard OF the
divorce law but regarded It silly and
unnecessary.
Divorces. Of course, cost money.
BY many they are considered as a
costly luxury and others think the
more they are made to cost the bet
ter It is for society. Perhaps the
girl had heard q the economy wave
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

The Connecticut Valley Tobacco
association. after having disattached
itself from one general manager who
got a salary of 100000 year, ap-
parently Is not inclined TO reduce
operating expenses. Another general
manager at the same salary will be
secured II one can be found who
combines executive ability with a.
knowledge OF tobacco and how to
market It, One gentleman to whom
the job was offered refused it. Other
candidates should not crowd around
the Office door.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
ANOTHER RAILROAD
MERGER IN AIR

This being the age OF contemplat-
ed and actual railroad mergers, 1t
was not surprising to learn that an
other big one has been all but con-
summated. The Kansas City South
ern, which operates a long way
from New England. and under the
tutelage Of L. r. Lorse, chairman
OF the board. has been showing
marked enterprise. has gobbled UP
the Cotton Belt" line, and the two
will be Joined with the "Katy,"
making a system Of more than 5000
miles, The plan has not yet been
placed before the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
or especial interest to the east Is
that L. F. Loree Is also president OF
the Delaware & Hudson railroad. It
Is this gentleman who recently at
tempted to interest a reviewing
board from the Interstate Commerce
Commission In a plan to build a new
trunk line from New York to Chi
cago. The reviewers gave an ad-
verse report upon the plan a week
ago, but Mr.. Loree Is not OF the
kind TO be through after one re-
buff. Loree has ambitions to link
his eastern carrier with the western
system in which he is interested, and
IL he ever is showed to do 1t the
system will beeone one of the most
extensive In the United States.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

The question Of police woman
in New Britain has been preached
from time to time and as often has
failed OF Undertaking.. There must
be many cases coming to the atten-
ton Of the police where the services
OF woman police officer would be
an advantage. II this is not the case
in New Britain then the city is
somewhat differently constituted
than most other Of the larger COM
munities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

the Iroquois Confederacy occupied
the lands in central and western
New York state, east and south of
Lakes Ontario. and Erie in early
colonial times. They were we'll
scattered over all of this region and
many Indian names In western and
central New York bear witness to
their presence.
@, What is the meaning Of the
name IONA?
A. 1t probably comes from the
Greek name zenobia, Queen of
Palmyra IN 264 A. d. and means
full of life or vivacity. ~
@. Who was Nathaniel Greene
in American history?
A. He was the famous general
of Revolutionary war fame, who led
the Rhode Island troops TO Boston
in defense Of the colonies In 1775.
G. Is the heart in the center Of
the body or is it on the left side?
A. The heart is located between
the lungs, with a broad end called
the base turned upward and back
wards and rather to the right side;
and a pointed end called the apex.
turned downward and forward and
rather to the left side so as to lie
opposite the interval between the
fifth and sixth ribs Therefore the
heart, in the main, may be said to
be central rather than to one side.
@. What is the value OF a
United States quarter dollar dated
1876?
A. From twenty-five to thirty
cents.
@. What is the meaning Of the
names Harold and DeliIah?
\. Harold means champion and
DeliIah means dedicate.
Q. Is there such a verse in the
Bible as the following: THE
fathers have eaten sour grape and
the children's teeth are set on
edge"
A. This is found in two places in
the Old Testament, jeremiah 1920
and EZEKIEL lS:2,
9. What arc the largest ports in
the United States?
A. According to their commerce
the seaports are In the order of
their rank; New York. PhiIadel-
phia, San Francisco. Norfolk and
Boston.
Q. From what is the quotation
in Shakespeare which begins that's
rosemary, that's for remembrance"
taken?
4, The quotation is from Act 1,
Scene 5, lines 175-176 in Hamlet,
Entire it reads:
That's rosemary that's for re-
membranCe,
Pray, love remember: and there /,
pansies,
That's for thoughts"
Q. From what and how are bay.
berry candles made?
A, They are made from the Der.
ries Of the bayberry plant that
! grows in New England states and
southwark along the Atlantic coast
! The wax forms a coating on the
berries which is removed easily BY
placing them In water kept hot uuti
the wax rises TO the top. Wher
cold the wax should form solid
cake that can he removed from
water and dried. Suitable wickt
are repeatedly dipped into this
melted wax until the candles are
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16
When Knights We're Bold

WIZ pohu
By Andrew G. Mason
In days gone by when knights
were bold,
I've read, and also I've been told
They led a life quite gay and free;
But III be darned II ! can see
How any guy, once he got in
HIS coat ofmail and pants Of tin.
Could keep from raising such a
din
1t spoiled all secrecy.
What kind OF self-respecting maid
Would care TO hirt with or to aid
A man who'd call at garden gate
In suit OF rusty armor plate
That, every time he moved his
arm,
Would squeak and raise such an
alarm
That everybody on the farm
Would get wise to her date?
In clothes like that, a knight OF
old
Would feel his very blood run cold
When, all dolled up in hopes to
catch
Some wealthy maid and make a
match,
A draft would tell, beyond all
doubt,
The rain had rEsted his pants out,
And he must find some blacksmith
lout
To rivet on patch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-16

and had decided to practice this
virtue.
1t is lucky her third husband fled
the charge OF blgamy against the
foolish girl. She Is still young and
II left alone might have married
others.
Yet this girl Is prosecuted. Other
women who have sufficient money
to afford as many divorces as they
wish attain the same ends legally.