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New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
EATING FEWER POTATOES

When the price of potatoes go to the present level housewives h. stinctively buy fewer tubers and lad and the youngsters get fewer to eat. This Is the time-honored method of fighting back at the Aroostook potato bug.
 There are between 3,500 and B. GOO carloads Of potatoes being held by Aroostook county potato growers, with prices from s8.50 to BIO a barrel to the farmers. There being considerable human nature mixed with the potato industry in Maine. nearly all of the farmers are holding back for even higher prices.
 Potatoes from the middle west and the south have not appeared in sufficient quantities to break the market; when they do the Aroo- stock farmer spectators are sure 10 be disappointed. And housewives will not shed a sympathetic tear.
 Meantime substitutes are being found. There is plenty Of other farm produce 10 eat. No one will starve while potatoes go off the dining table menu for while.
 Comes Eugene C. Huffman, con- missioner on the necessities of life in Massachusetts, and says the eli tire potato situation is Q specula- tors holdup. There have been l. 100 more carloads shipped to Bos- lon than last year, he says, and thcre is a surplus rather than shortage. The surplus, of course, is in the hands of spectators.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

British statesman. the same person as Winston Churchill the novelist
 A. No, Winston Churchill the novelist Is an American. born In St. Louis, November. 10. 1871, the son of Edward spauiding Churchill and Emma Belle Blaine. Winston Churchill. the Englshman, was born November 30. 1874 and is the son of the Right Honorable Lord Ran dolph Churchill.
 Q. Is Tom Mix the actors real name? How old Is he? Is he mar ried and what is his address?
 A. Tom Mix Is tho real name of the actor He Is forty-seven years old and is married to Victoria Fordc. His home address is Beverly Hills. California.
 Q. What is sea kale
 A. A perennial plant of the family Cruciferae, native to European seacoasts. Its blanched sprouts are eaten llke asparagus. IL is especially popular in England, and Is grown elsewhere to a limited cX- tent. Generally it is propagated by offsets or cuttings of the roots and sometimes from seed.
 Q. How much electricity can be produced from one pound of coal and from one barrel of oil?
 A. In 1924 the average produc- ton of electricity from coal was one kilowatt hour from 22 pounds of coal. oil produces 200 kilowatt hours per barrel.
 Q. Who was the youngest presi- dent of the United States at the time he took the oath of office?
 A. Theodore Roosevelt, forty-two years old when he took the oath.
 c. What is "sour soil" and how can the condition be corrected?
 A. Sour soil contains an excess of certain acids, Mixing lime with 1t is the best remedy.
 Q. What are the government
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
PRAISE FROM HARTFORD

The Hartford Times thinks wei
 the plan to preserve the home 'yad of Elihu Burritt, editorializ- 1g as follows on the subject;
 In New Britain, the Eddy Glover post of the American Legion has announced it's in tcntion of joining in the move ment to raiso funds for the preservation of the homestead of Elihu Burritt, the black smith-scholar who saw vision of world peace when 1t wao oven less the thing 10 see such visions than 1t is now. It is especially pleasing to learn that this worthy cause is spon- sorcd by a group Of war vet rrans. men who know from experiences which mar their memories what the realization of q dream like EIihu Burritts would moan to the world. Elihu Burritt was of that rugged. courageous and un- dauntcl group Of idcalists who do not judge ideas by their immediate reception in q com muniy but champion them foarlcSsly against all sorts Of oppositIon The time usually arrives when tho communities in which they lived are proud Of fhcm
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
Observation On The Ee@ther

Washington, April 1N.-Forccast for Southern New Englan1: Fair and continued cold tonight Tuesday and Wednesday fair with rising 'nmperature; fresh northerly winds, diminishing by Tuesday morning.
 Conditions: Relatively low pres sure prevails over the south Allan ',c coast regions this morning and rain is falling in the sou,heastern coast sections or Virginia and eastern North Carolina. X strong area of high pressure ovrrsproads tue interior of the country from the Appalachian highlands west ward 10 the plains states. A long trough of low pressure ccnters in he far northwest and extends south ward over the Rocky Mountain region to the Mexican border. Temperatures arc generally below the seasonal norma!s in the states east of the tooth meridian of lon- gitude and frosts were reported from Nebraska, Missouri and the Ohio valley with freezing tcmpcra- lures extending southward over inc lake region into Indiana. Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut Tempora- lures are rising in inc plains states rast Of the Rocky Mountains
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
4 RAILROAD CENTENARY

Officials of the New York Central are celebrating its centenary and are receiving congratulations from all sides, including President Cool idge and Governor Smith.
 Since the days when the Mo hawk & Hudson railroad formed the nucleus of the series of con- solidations of short lines which ul- timately grew into the great sys- tenn we today know as the New York Central. this railroad has been a leader in progress, and has consistently enjoyed the good will of the territory 1t serves. Its sue cess has been predicated upon con- sistently good management. To Commodore Vanderbilt goes the credit of starting the railroad upon its great career as Class trunk line; but Chauncey NJ. Depew, chairman of the rail board. has been with the system GO years and has at no time been delinquent ill furthering the interests of the great system.
 When the New York Central got control of the Boston G: Albany, its only stem in New England, 1t was freely prophesied that the latter road would be neglected. But to- day Il is the best managed and best equipped line in New England, being on a par with the remainder of the New York Central. And this in itself Is quite an achievement considering the erstwhile condition of the Boston & Albany.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

rate to be tl&cd at the beginning ol each year,
 The town of Berlin some time ago repaired road ncar W, L.. Davis clay pits and the recent rains have backed up the water until it has flooded his pits, IIo has had photo- graphs taken and will suo tho town for damages. The downpour has been so heavy that the city of New Britain has had to turn off the sup ply from Roaring Brook for fear of flooding the land of Jacob Young and others if the dam should over flow,
 The bartenders of New Britain have organized a union with John w, Boyle as president, Oliver Slaney as treasurer. and Thomas McCabe as secretary, They have in view several plans for better treatment on tho part of employers ami public.
 The machinists' demand for ninc-hour day will apparently be met by the Stanley Works and Rus sell & Erwin, but r. & r. Corbin Is holding out, even against the threat of a strike, The barbors are the latest to feel the trend toward ''unionization"; there are 20 shops here now, none union, although at least one fits the qualifications for union membership.
 The bank at Walnut Hill opposite F. J. Portcr's was badly washed by the rain again yesterday and has had to be repaired.
 City Clerk Thompson closed up today a volume of the city records which has been in use for 30 years, or since tho city threw off the swaddling clothes of the borough. It contains the account of the first item of city business transacted. Tho clerk has ordered new book and in the future the records will be typewriter like those Of the town clerk.
 Commencing today the fare on tho Plainville-Lazy Lane line is eight cents, reduced from ten.
 The local Hebrews are still nc gotiating for the purchase of the Swedish Lutheran church site on Elm street but have taken no ac- ton yet because they have been unable 10 secure a sufficient num- Der at a meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
THE SLIP
By Frances Norton


 Prisoner No. 1734 unwrapped the package that his wife had sent him. It contained a hamburger sandwich a soft, fresh bun with a big layer of juicy meat. With sigh of satis- faction, the convict sank his teeth into 1t and munched heatlly. First, however, he removed the tiny steel saw that was Cleverly concealed in it. It was a good sandwich, and he finished 1t with a grin. His wife was clever Woman-What?
 That night, when all was still in the prison, he sawed through the bars of his cell and crawlcd through the darkness toward the guard at the gate. He h"d brought one of the sawed bars with him and planned 10 use 1t on the man who stood be- tween him and freedom. The guard was armed with a rifle, but If he could creep with the iron bar--
 One step, then another. He was very close noW-so near that he could hear the breathing of the guard. He lifted the bar
 Drop that!" the guard snapped, and inc convict felt a gun barrel against his chest. With a curse, he loonscned his hold on the bar and it dronned with a clang.
 "Thought you'd catch mo mapping, eh?" snccred the guard. Listen. fel- low, smelled you ten minutes ago!"
 Prisoner No. 1734 groancd in dis gust. Whv-why had his wife put an onion in that hamburger sandwichM
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
THE PASSAIC STRIKE AND THE POLICE

Of tho fundamental reason ol necessity, or lack of either in the textile strike In and about Passaic N' J.. there Is room for a diversity Of opinion, depending largely upon how one feels regarding strikes in general. But regarding tho methods attributed to the police and sher- HIS there can scarcely be much divergency of opinion. When such foremost lawyer as Brainbridge Colby, former secretary of state. steps in to assist In curbng the lawlessness of the police through legal means, and virtually every newspaper of perspicacity and prominence joins in dcnouncing this type of alleged Jersey jus tice," there is every likelihood that the critics of these methods are right. And when finally Rabbi Wiso boldly goes to Passaic and scores It's lawless officials, the gov ernor and the sycophant judges, he voiced the opinions of all fair minded observers.
 Such police methods may end striko but gain bad results other wise. They manufacture bolshe- vists and instill q deep-rooted feel ing for revenge at the first oppor- tunity.
 There should be a senatorial in- vestigation of tho Passaic textile strike and the textile situation generally. Conditions in an industry with such high tariff schedule protecting 1t should be better at all times than to stimulate such disturbances
 Textile troubles seem to be with us at all times. It was only a short time ago that the American Thread Co. of Willimantic had long strike on its hands, and it is nota- ble that Senator Gerry of Rhode Island, a Democrat, wants this company included in the senatorial investigation.
 Senator Butler Of Massachusetts, one of the largest textile mill own CTS in New England, a year ago pointedly reflected upon the meth ods adopted by some other mills and said he would have none of them in New Bedford; and we rather think he was sufficient of an expert in the textile industry to know what he was talking about.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
THE CHANGED LAW ON
 TROLLEY BUSSES

When in January, 1925, Mayor
 Paonessa objected to the Public
 Utilities Commission regarding the
 Inauguration of motor bus line
 by the Connecticut company be-
 tween Hartford and New Britain
 he was much put out over the fact
 the line was established without
 first consulting the P. Y. C.. as the Independent line seeking the fran chise was compelled to do to be in conformity with the then exist ing statute.
 Whereupon. 1t will be remember cd. the august and learned men upon the P, U. c. replied that chapter 2S7 of tho public acts Of 1921 allowed any trolley line 10 es- tablish bus limo without first ob- taining the permission of the regu- lating board; but that the board was privileged 10 regulate such limo after 1t was established. And anyway. the P. Y. c. explained In rejecting the application of the Jo- scph F. Farr and Mastco. Inc, ap- plication for a franchise between the two cities. it would be more advantageous 10 tho public for the Connecticut company to operate tho line. even at a slightly in- creased fare, etc.
 The P. U. c. referred to its an- nual report for 1924 in which it sought legislative action to change the law so that trolley companies could not establish bus lines with out first obtaining the P. |. C.'s permission. Happy to relate, the Legislature of 1925 took the hint and changed tho law -- in fact, re- pealed the obnoxious chapter 2S7 enacted In 1921, and submitted Chapter SS. acts of 1925. which put the establishment of busses by trolley companies upon the same basis as their establishment by in dependent concerns; that is to say, they first must gain permission from the P. U. C. after a hearing
 The independent bus lines throughout the state now are upon exactly the same footing as busses operated by trolley companies so far as the modus oparandi of their establishment Is concerned. The new law is now just one year old, having gone into effect April 2S, 1925, without a fanfare Of trum- pets and minus public attention. The change has eradicated a fre- qucnt cause of complaint existing prior 10 it's passage, resulting in much blame being attached to the P. L. C. when in reality 1t was the of 1921. eager to "help" the trolley lines as much as possible, which had been at fault. Mayor Paoncssa and city officials were greatly surprised upon learn- ing of the old law during the Hart ford New Britain bus controversy; but today that all is changed in view of the more equitable law upon the books.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
PROPAGANDA OR EDUCATION

When John J. Splaine was a leader among the Democrats Of the state and Hamilton Holt was the Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate against Hiram Bingham, Splaine supported Bingham on the perennial issue of the League of Nations.
 IL will be remembered that one of the chief charges against Holt was that he had been identified with the effort to include America in the League.
 Srlaincs aid and comfort to Bingham was much appreciated by ,hc Republican organization. When the smoke of battle had cleared away and Holt had been routed, Splainc was givcr state job as soon as one could be provided, The opportunity came when the state tax on moving picture films was inauguratcd. Splaine was made coll, ctor of the film tax.
 Having fought the League when he fought Holt, 1t is but natural that Sp,aino should still be willing 10 fight tho League in a moving picture. He has claimed that the picture, Hell and the Way Out" is "propuganda" for the League of Nations and cannot be shown in rhe state without payment of the film tax of $G0, The film pcopl" claim he picture comes under the head Of educational films, which are tax free.
 If by rropaFanda' is meant
 utcrancrs or communications
 calculated 10 affect belief" rc-
 marks the New Haven Courier
 Journal, it Is extremely hari
 to ,uEaEc in any intrlloctua!
 activity that does not do this,
 possibly excepting the rccita-
 ion of inc multiplication
 table. IL almost seems as it
 some hate 10 See the idea fur
 thorcd Of merr friendly rac'
 relationships Of any kind; but
 in difference 10 this frame of
 mind. must all good will pro
 tets be barred from the free
 acrccn?"
 Srlainr is tho wrong man to aicn a film having 10 do with thc League of Nations. He got his job partly through opposing the IcaEne md he is too prejudiccd 10 judge such a nlm.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

The congressional hearings re- garding copyright revision in con- ncCtion with radio broadcasting is a case of each side in the contro- vcrsy wishing to grab all it can. The broadcastcrs are willing to pay a fyod price on all copyrighted music they broadcast, while the so- cicty of authors, composers and publishers want the law of supply and demand to govern; that is 10 say, they wish the most popular numbers to brng in the highest possible fee for broadcasting. Whatever is done, the public will continue to get the music over the radio free Of cost, the broadcasting ,tations merely adding the in- creased fees to the cost of broad casting.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
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. 1922 New York avenue, Washington. D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor.
 Q. What Is the Smith Hughes Act?
 A. A law providing for the pro- motion of vocational education and for cooperation between the federal government and the state govern ments. Education in agriculture, the trades and industries and in the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects is carried on by means of state appropriations and federal subsidies expended under joint su- pervision.
 Q. What is the name of the in- strument for sending pictures by wire?
 A. The telepix.
 c. Why does rubber ball bounce?
 A. When you throw ball against the floor in order to make it bounce the impact with the floor causes the ball to lose its spherical shape. Because the ball has quality known as elasticity. which means the ability to return to it's proper shape, the portion that was flattened by the impact te. ds to return to its original shape creating an upward force that causes the ball to rise or bounce.
 Q. How can the colors of Will ton rug that have become dull be made bright again?
 A. One way is to sprinkle salt at one end and sweep 1t the length of the rug. Another way is to use vacuum cleaner. Still another method is to wipe the rug with a cloth dampened with water to which household ammonia has been added, about ? tablespoons to a quart of warm water.
 Q. When and why was the United States Shipping Board created?
 A. It was created by act of Con- gress approved September 7, 1918. for the purpose of developing and creating a naval auxiliary and naval reserve and merchant marine to meet the requirements of the com- merce of the United States with its territories and possessions and with foreign countries; to regulate car riers by water engaged in foreign and interstate commerce of the United States and for other purposes. It is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the govern ment composed of seven members.
 o. In the last presidential elec- ton how many electoral votes were cast for the threo leading candi- dates?
 A. Of the 531 electoral votes. 3S2 were cast for Coolidge, 136 for Davis and 13 for La Toilette.
 Q. Did Barbara LaMarr finish the picture "The Girl from Mont martre." on which she was working just before her death?
 A. No, Lolita Lee, Miss LaMarrs double. replaced the star in the lead ing role near the end of the photo- graphy.
 c. Do butterflies take long mil gratory journeys like birds?
 A. Some do. The Monarch butter fly which ranges from the north to Florida Is said to be capable of a 2,000 mile flight, according to Science Service.
 Q. Is Winston Churchill, the
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
MEATH THE SHADE OF THE OLD
 APPLE TREE

A Revised Song Classic (With a Curtsy to Harry H. Williams)
 By Sunny Meath the shade of the old
 apple tree Sat young Tom and his sweet.
 heart, Marie And the bird in the boughs As he heard their fond vows Said, Their words sound
 familiar 10 me, l am sure l have heard '.
 them before Though twas not .. to each other
 they swore But it's alls. right, of course For it's all apple-sauce, Meath the shade of the
 OLD apple tree ee ."
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

specifications for pure kerosene?
 A. The oil shall bo free from water, glue and suspended matter Tho color shall not be darker than No, l6 Saybolt. The flash point shall not be lower than 100 degrees F. The sulphur shall not be more than 0.l?5 per cent The flock test shall be negative, The end point shall not be higher than G2b degrees r. The oil shall not show q cloud at de- grees r. Tho oil shall burn freely and steadily for l6 hours,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

The big news in Florida and southern California is said to be the stories about snow drifts in some parts of the northern states, It appears that people basking in balmy sunshine like to read about mid-April records for cold weather being broken els where. But by the middle Of July the shoe will be on the other foot.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

Mrs. Frances Hccnan Browning. ,irl bride, is going to continue at ,.nding high school with an azure auto" and q liveried foot man. But the likelihood is her fcI- low students, while admiring her Hncry and her swank, won't emu late her style.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

The United States is to be repre- s.ntcd at six conferences under tho Jurisdiction of the League of Ma tions the week of April 26. This ought to make Senator Borah and the other isolationists very nervous
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
25 Fears Ago Today

The Connecticut Light and Power Co.,, is hot after a long lease from the city. It has been refused such | contract in regard to the subway ducts. The scheme Is to lease for IS years, while the commissioners insist that 1t must be at a sliding
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
Facts tsandFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

For that matter. no man is a hero to the old home town.
 No contempt equals that a man feels for his Wife's old swcetic Well, well; dusty summer high ways won't bother those who chewcd bituminous soot all winter.
 The only males of this era who boss the household are under three years of age.
 Chivalry is the painless method man uses to face the inevitable and let the wife have her own way. Another penalty of success Is that so many of your friends like to borrow money.
 People didn't worry about the high cost of living when long tailed shirt constituted the summer costume or boy.
 The only way q man approaches motherhood is in his soiCitOus re- gard for a new spring suit.
 Few great works are done by men who think you a traitor to the cause when you suggest being req sonablo.
 The reason the passing motorist thinks he'd like to be the farmer is because he doesn't pass and look in at a. m.
 When one girl wishes to be par 'icularly sweet to another, she pre- tends to think her curls are natural.
 Radiotelcphony won't seem real until somebody begins to howl abou: getting the wrong wave length.
 There's one thing about daugh- ter's playing the scales She cant jazz them.
 The astonishing think about Eve is that she landed the first man so quickly withou. a porch swing.
 It isn't real crisis in intCrna- flonal affairs unless the Cu&s words directed at Uncle Sam increase 40 per cent.
 Males are different The part of smoking they enjoy is the smoke. not the atmosphere.
 No man is fit to raise hoys unless he can remember when a peach seemed edible as soon as the blos- sons fell.
 Correct this sentence: "Shc was alone. pretty and had a fiat" said the motorist, but didn't stop 10 help her"
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-19

In New York. where the latest municipal sensation has 10 do with a milk scandal, somebody stole the graft letters from the files, This is the manner Of doing things in New York. Important letters in the town should be kept In safety de- posit vaults.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-19
What Price GIoryt

Rosalind; What do you think of all these college girls wanting to smoke?"
 Bob: "Oh, they'll get over it when they realize what effect smoke has on paint