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New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
SALE OF THE ST. pNVL

Sale Of the Chicago Milwaukee X St Paul railroad at auction for $14o,0oo,ooO yesterday was the big scst thing of the kind in American railroad history. There have been auctions and reorganizat in the past, but at no time has railroad extending over two-thirds of the continent been sold in this manner. The reproduction cost Of the line in $72o,ooo,ooO, but the representa- lives of the reorganization commit tee, headed by Kuhn, Loeb X Co.,. and the National City Bank of New York, will have to refinance the system if the federal court in Chicago next month approves their purchase of the road.
 This tragedy in American rail- roading was due to an ambition to be independent of other lines in reaching the Pacific coast; it was the famous Pacofic coast extension that wr"ckcd the finances Of the road There may have been some evidences Of oN.ravagance and mis- management but there is little of it indicated in the 5000 pages Of evi- dence taken by the Interstate Com merce Commission. In order 10 reach the Pacific coast on it's own lines the St. Paul merely bit off more than it could chew, to use q common but well-htting phrases.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

settled in New York, Massachusetts Michigan, Texas, California, Illinois New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 Q. Is 1t correct to sayy "aint?"
 A. It is not good form. The die. tionary defines it as a vulgar con- traction of the negative phrases 'am not" and "are not" often used for lis not" and also with a varian, "haint" for have not" and "has not"
 Q. Who was "Adonis?"
 A. A beautiful youth, of Greek mythology beloved by Aphrodite (Venus,) who was mortally wound ed by boar and by her was chang ed into a blood-red flower, by sprinkling nectar on his body.
 Q. What is angleworm oil?
 A. Technically there is no such thing. but the term has been applied to liquid made by putting a lot of angleworms in bottle, that is al- lowed to stand in the sun for 10 days, which produces a foul smell ing liquid, supposed to be effective bait for trapping animals.
 o. By what rules is the victor chosen in decision prize fights?
 A. Partly. by the aggressiveness shown and partly by the number and kinds of punches delivered.
 Q. How did the terms ''happer" and "vamp" become part of the modern vocabulary?
 A. "Flapper" was a term ap- piled to young birds when they were first trying to fly and someone applied it to young girls who are just discovering themselves and are world. The term ''vamp" implies an experienced female person, with seductive powers. It is a short form of vampire" which in folklore was ghostly being that sucked the blood of the living while they were asleep. Figuratively "vamp" is a woman who preys on men.
 Q. What are the duties of gov ernment immigration patrol in spector and how are the positions filled?
 A. Immigration patrol inspectors are chosen through competitive civil service examination. Their duty is to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States from across the borders and along the coasts.
 lD ID,.if ;c1, and French Guianas in South belong?
 A. To Great Britain, the Nether- lands and France, respectively.
 Q. How many miners were kill ed in the United States during 1924?
 A. In coal mines, 2,396 and in metal mines, AIS.
 Q. How does the male pea fowl differ in appearance from the fe- male?
 A. Peacocks have a gorgeous tail and peahens are much smaller, have no train and their plumage is dull, mostly brownsh, except the neck which is green.
 Q. What is the comparative of Protestants and Roman Catholics in England and Wales?
 A. Roman Catholics are estimat- ed at 1,S30,000: Anglicans Church of England) at 2,294, ,000; other Protestants about 2,000,000.
 Q. What was the name of the dance performed by Valentino in the  lypse?"
 A. The Argentine Tango. inter- spersed with a few acrobatic steps.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
THi, GOAL POSTS

After reading the various accounts of reportorial skill in connection with the notable victory of the New Britain senior high school football eleven over the hated enemy in Hartford we have come to the con- clusion that the Hartford police are 10 be congratulated upon their last stand in front of the goal posts.
 It takes an eye witness of the event to describe it properly, or to editorialize upon the untoward incl dent which came after the game had hurdled into history and the frenzied idol chascrs ovcrran the field.
 The Hartford police stood their ground in front of the goal posts with the grim determination of
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
COCKROACHES

Class Conducted By Leo Clemmanu
 Class: Good morning, dear teach CT, will you tell us about the cock roach tod ?"
 Teacher: "If you wish it, my dear scholars, I will, of course.'
 Class "Then pray do."
 Teacher: "Thc .cockroach is an agile insect between one millimeter and one yard in length. A cockroach can come through crack one-tenth his width without barking a shin."
 Class: Are the robust?'
 Teacher: AS a rule city jail cock reaches are more robust and we'll fed than the restaurant variety.'
 Class: "They appear in restau- rants, then, dear teacher?"
 ,Teacher: "Yes, and many wo- man whose kitchen is full of them screams when she sees one in a restaurant"
 Class: "Why?"
 Teacher: Don't interrupt. please, there, dears. Cockroaches in fried potatoes are more disconcerting than cockroaches on the wall"
 Class: "Is there any way to get rid of them? 2"
 Teacher: "The only way is to tear down the dwelling, burn it, and bury the ashes. Then move to another town"
 Class: Cant they be slaughter ed?"
 Teacher: "No. St. George killed the dragon, but l would like to see him tackle the cockroaches in a $12.50 week apartment"
 Class: "CocEroaches must be something like in-laws, teacher"
 Teacher: There is one principal difference Some families have been known, by supcrhuman effort, to get rid of their coCkroaches."
 Class: This has been very pleas ing, dear teacher. May we come again some timc""
 Teacher: eff you're all rear good children, Ia. ta,'
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
MIR. BINGHANES ISSUE

Whenever Senator Bingham wishes to clinch his argument for states rights he doesn't refer to the sovereign commonwealth of South Carolina-where they believed in it before he was born-but to the sovereign state of Connecticut.
 The Waterbury Republican says Connecticut is the most bossed state in the union-which is perhaps put ting it rather mildly. The Republi- can further says Connecticut is without genuinely Democratic government, and suffers from serious political apathy"
 "Connecticut, in a word, furnishes q good example on a small scale of that standardization of power which Senator Bingham decries," adds the Waterbury editor.
 Some virtuous citizens who occa- sionally find themselves forced to speak in public try to make an is- sue out of evolution, others dis course on the wet and dry situation, others talk of tax tinkering, the tariff and alleged government economy.
 Senator Bingham, however, has no time for the nonessentials of oratory. He sticks to the evils of federal centralization and would make it a paramount issue; a disciple of Alexander Hamilton firmly applying the precepts of Thomas Jefferson, so to speak.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
DIVORCED MAN NOW
 SUES FOR MILLION
Claims Alienation of His Wife's
 Affections

New York, Nov. 23.--(R- A mil- lion dollars is the value set upon his former wife's affections by Charles Burnham Squier, financier, who was divorced last May in Paris.
 An alienation suit for that amount was filed in supreme court here yes- terday against Horace Raymond Paige, realty dealer, whom Mrs. Squier married after her divorce.
 The action is in the nature of a counter suit to one filed by the present Mrs. Paige for custody of 12-year-old Patricia Squier, now at the apartment of MT. Squier's mother.
 Squier and Miss Olive Rae of St. Louis were married in 1913. He claims that they lived happily until 1925, when, he alleges, Paige seduc- ed his former wife by "various acts, promises, gifts, and payments of money.' Paige was at that time married and living with his own wife and two daughters, says the. complaint.
 Squier alleges that Paige promised Mrs. Squier he would get lawyers and witness for her if she would get a divorce, and assured her that she would get s1,000,oO0 in alimony and counsel fees, enough for both of them to live on.
 A suit against Squier was filed here, with Miss Phyllis Ann Keenan named as correspondent, but Squier denied the charges. although he ad- mitted having written letters under the influence of liquor. A divorce was granted in Paris on the grounds of desertion and custody of Patricia Squier was divided be- tween her father and mother six months at time each year.
 Mrs. Maud Steinway Paige was granted Paris divorce last Feb ruary and afterward Paige married Mrs. Squier.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will he forwarded to New York.
It's Drumstick Time.

Speaking of drumsticks, now
 Thanksgiving due, We'll say, Folks, it's drumstcks
 we're needing, don't you, To drum up more humor and drum
 up more mirth, And beat a retreat for the grouches
 of earth!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Salaries-A Correction

In this column, November H., our Washington Bureau gave the relative salaries of the prime minis ter of England and the president of France as S20,000 and s200.000 re- spcctivcly. This was an error due to failure properly to calculate cur rent exchange rates. Following is the correct answer:
 A. The president of France re- ccivcs 2,000,000 francs, which at present exchange is about s70,000 per year; the British prime minister receives 5000 pounds ,or about S24,250 per year.
 o. Why do earth worms come to the surface during and following hard rain?
 A. Although subterranean in their habits they are forced to the surface during severe rains or floods to avoid drowning.
 Q. What is the correct pro- nunciation Of the word route?
 A. Root"
 Q. Is Russia rated as a world power today in military and naval strength?
 A. The soviet republic is one of the world powers and next to France has the largest standing army. The actual peace strength in July 1924, of land, naval, and air forces was 562,967.
 Q. How did the city of Paris get it's name?
 A. The earliest mention of Paris occurs in Julius Caesars Commen- taries, in which it is described, under the name of Lutetia, as a col lection of mud huts, composing the chief settlement of the Parish a GalIic tribe conquered by the Ro- mans. In the fourth century Lu- tetia began to be known as Parish, or Paris.
 Q. Can the president of the United States pardon a prisoner who has been tried and convicted in a state court?
 A. The presidents pardoning power does not extend to state prisoners. State prisoners must ap- ply for their pardon to the governor of the state.
 Q. Can you give me some Indian names for "cradle."
 A. The name varies to the tribe. Some Indian words meaning "cra- dle" are "Gaahosa," 'Timigan," "Urhasta."
 Q. How many immigrants were admitted to the United States in 1925? Where do most of them set tie?
 A. The total number admitted was 294,314. The major portion
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
some rich stories about her."
 Lester G. Gallup.
.LINIERrCKs MADE TO oRDER.

.LINIERICKs MADE TO oRDER! Dear Sir:
 My girls name is Lilly. Please write a limerick about her and save me the expense of Christmas card.
 Walter L. Saines. Dear Scotty: Here it is There was a young woman named
 Lilly Whose actions were sometimes quite silly:
 With a grin that was hellish She lc ped in the relish, Dear Sir: . My name is Kinnelt, accent on the last syllable. How about liner ick? I am four feet, nine inches tall, and rather plump.
 J. c. Kinnelt. Dear Tub: You should be able 10 write it yourself, it's so easy. Look once There was a young man named klnnelt, Who was neither too tall or too svelte;
 When they said, Fancy that! A leather cravat." He said, That's no tie. That's my belt.'
 Copyright. 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

This King Benjamin out at Benton Harbor, Mich, who said all his accusers are frauds, reminds one Of the fellow in Middletown who said all the others round about were was capable of talking sense.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

If you see three young fellows in deep conversational not in deep thought-they are not talking or thinking about their lady friends but are engaged in weighing the merits of some hardworking foot ball players.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Overheard Tn a Physiology Class

Clarence: Preacher says that we have iron in the cells of our body. If that's true, why doesn't the iron rust?"
 Lloyd: That's why we take dose of castor oil every once in while
 -Gustave Levy.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

--"Peaches" Browning is now getting a $500 weekly alimony, and the question naturally arises whether her ill-starred wedding was worth that much.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver tisers with a strictly honest analy.is of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This ,nsures protection againr. fraud in newspaper distribution figu es to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Afraid To Use It

Judge: If you have an alibi it may clear you of this murder charge"
 Prisoner: "Shh-hh! l was out with my stenographer and my wife's in the courtroom. Go ahead and hang me-
 -Stuart Duerken
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

The use Of the word "alleged" in describing the Fall-Doheny oil land deal is a striking example of gentlemanly courtesy.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

That "shake-up" talk will have done some good if it makes the boys in city hall more eager to watch their collective steps.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Medical

Henry Ford is establishing a five day week for his employees.
 He probably realizes that it takes all day Saturday to get the fivver in shape for a trip on Sunday!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Artistic

The autumn landscape pleases me: It's lovely for the eye to see. It makes my stomach loop the
 loop It looks like vegetable soup!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Botanical

Plants, ac,ordin to an investi gator, are so sensitive that they can be tickled.
 We can picture an interruptions grocer trying 10 make a green apple blush before he sells it!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
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The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertieera
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Nov. 23.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and slightly colder tonight. We'd
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times Square: schultz's Newsstands Entrance Grand Central. t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Correct this sentence: 1T like twin beds in winter.' said she, "iust as well as in summer"
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Literate Indians doubtless grin sourly when they read a boast that Uncle Sam doesn't seize natural re- sources of the weak.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Every sixth person in France owns bicycle.
 Problem in arithmetic: what per centage of French bicyclists will eventually have pyorrhea?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

FeU of the people who think there Is need of a new religion have tried the old ones.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Few stenographers can spell per- fectly. but as few bosses know the difference.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

IT twelve men cant agree about a mans guilt, how do you expect millions of voters to agree in similar case?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Get The Hammer:

Palmer: T don't think much of that coal you sent me. Too many big chunks"
 Coal Dealer: If you don't like it you can lump it."
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg. q Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Those who take by force are superior peoples only when they're an army-not when they're a gang.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

If they really abolish hell, where will you tell the nivver to go when it won't start?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

In primitive times superior men were crowned, also but not with brick bats.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
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Member of the Associated fresa The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication Of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Your features tell your past" Well, a fiat nose may indicate that you once meddled too much.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Wealth is Sinister" only when the other fellow is doing with it about as you would if you had it.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

A democracy is a land where all men are equal enough to sass their superiors.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
Culinary

Thanksgiving comes an endless
 party
 With lots of extra work for Mother. This holiday is hard on her
 It's pie for f; ther, sister brother.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

It never takes as long as three years 10 collect q claim against the government unless it's an honest claim.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
FactsondFancies
 BY. ROBERT CULLEN

Getting after the man higher up will at least put hire up.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

It isn't mere uncertainty that makes courtship thrilling. In this day of easy divorce, matrimony is just as uncertain.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES 31.o0 . Year.
 32.00 Three AonthA
 75c. | Month.

Entered at the Post Ofies at New Britain a Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

If only the Europeans who hate grants.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

"Wet sentiment" isn't so much a young and foolish again.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
gaIj1qf}R,

When you see a man under q car now, he isn't fixing it. He's the one that needs fixing.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Yet a lot of people who think Chicago unsafe go rabbit hunting with amateurs.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

America leads in aviation miles. She Is behind only in the number of flyers and number of planes.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
H. R. H.

THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Whats happened to the Prince of
 Wales?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

For three whole weeks no one has
 found
 Another girl he means 10 wed!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

Kenneth Oldham.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

NayUV HV 5 SIVN' I1V 1HlgH
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

STARTS 10 EXPLAIN BUT
 FINDS THAT DN6UE HAS STUCK 10 ROOF OF MOUTH AND HE CAN 0NLY MAKE A QUEER CLAtKIk6 SOUND
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23
SNAPSHOTS OF A MAN GETTING BAWLED OUT
By CLUYAS WILLIAM

STOP5 AND WAITS TOR OFFICER 10 CONE UP FEEL5 HlMSELP GETTING UERY RED IN FACE
New Britain herald., 1926-11-23

AT WHICH MOMENT HEARS A SHRllL WHISTLE AND 5EES TRAFFIC OFFICER SleNALlIN5 AIk 10 STOp
Evening star., 1926-12-15
Mail Pilots Pay
Runs From $1,000
to $4,000 Yearly

The lure of flying holds its
monetary reward, at least for the
air mail pilot.
The aviator postnan receives an
annual salary of between $4,000
and $4,000. The high pay, plus
the desire for the excitement of
flying, recently caused two field
superintendents of the service to
desert ground jobs and return to
plotting. Both now fly regular
mail routes.
The mail pilot receives a base
pay of between $4,000 and. $4,000,
depending on length of service. and
is paid in addition by the mile for
flying service. For daylight flying
he receives a five-cent rate between
Cleveland and Cheyenne, six cents
between Cheyenne and Reno and
seven cents between New York
and Cleveland and between Reno
and San Francisco. For night
flying the mileage scale is doubled.
The hazards of mail plotting are
held by postal officials to justify
the pay.
Evening star., 1926-12-15

The happlest days of my life were the
war days, when / sang for the soldier
boys. The boys were wonderful. Al!
of them looked upon me as sort OF
foster-mother."
Five OF Nine. Schumann-Heink' S
sons fought in the World War, four
for the United States and one for
Germany as a U-boat officer. He was
killed when his boat sank.
The singer was praised as the
''inother of and grandmother OF
IL" and toasted as "the woman with
the golden voice and the golden
heart" but she proclaimed herself "a
good cook" and "not a society girl.
but a hard worker"
Henry w. Taft, president of the
League for Political Education, Which
sponsored the entertainment, said:
with Cicero, Nine. Schumann-Heink
believes old age best of all.
Giulio Gatti-CasazZa, director OF the
Metropolitan Opera, said her mar.
velous voice and wonderful art
should "enable her to to continue to
sing her roles until the age of at least
100 years"
Evening star., 1926-12-15
WOMEN ASK COUNTY
TO CONTINUE NURSES
Delegation at Upper Marlboro
Points to Work and Benefits
to Public.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Decem-
Der ia delegation from the Prince
Georges County Federation Of WON.
ems Clubs, headed by Mrs. j. Enos
Ray. president, appeared before county
commissioners here yesterday, urging
them to make provision for the salary
of Miss Caroline Sweeney, one OF the
county public health nurses, from
January l next to the end OF the
school year. in June, 1927, and to
include in the levy to be made next
March provision for her salary for
one year.
1t was explained that because OF
the discontinuance of the community
chest January l next more funds
would have to be obtained II both Miss
Sweeney and the other county nurse,
Miss Ruth NJ. Tighe, are to oe re-
tanned The county has for some time
been providing for Miss Tighe. 1t
was pointed out that the nurses have
done fine work and that the county
is reaping real benefits.
Evening star., 1926-12-15
Dining Beautifully
Sure Is Ain Art
Distinctive Suites
ofLifetime Quality

Berkey & Gay dining suite OF ten
pieces after the manner of Sheraton;
68-in. buffet and oblong table S205
Ten-piece dining suite with 6O-inch
buffet and sliding silver compartment,
semi-closed china. Walnut and gum
Good-1ooking mahogany and gum
wood dining suite of ten pieces, with
Coin. buffet and new chest type
server; oblong table ........ S325
Fine old mahogany and gumwood
dining suite by Berkey & Gay; ten
pieces with oblong table and attrac-
tive semi-closed china ...... S3O5
Berkey & Gay Dining Suite in rare
good taste, with delightful china and
new type server; ten pieces, with
ob1ong table ............... S405
Dining Suite by Berkey & Gay, in
walnut and selected American gum
wood, with deep drawer in buffet;
solid mahogany interiors -. S475
Ten-piece Berkey & Gay dining
Suite with new type linen chest and
hand-painted decorations. Oblong
table that extends to feet. $3.50
Evening star., 1926-12-15
GALOSHES!

Splash! Splash Splash! underfoo all the
folk have Lansburgh Shoe Shop
mmae you take advantage of these two
values.
Evening star., 1926-12-15
Schwab Escapes in Wreck.

MUNCIE, Ind, December Is R.-
Charles M. Schwab, steel magnate,
escaped injuries yesterday when
the eastbound Big Four passenger
rain, which was carrying his private
car was wrecked at the crossing of
the Nickle Plate Railroad in the heart
of the city here. The chef on the
Schwab car was slightly injured. The
passenger train engine was derailed
and turned across the track when it
struck a cut of empty cattle cars,
which were being switched on the
Nickle Plate line. A switchman of
the Nickle Pate line sustained slight
injuries.