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New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
ALoss TO NEW ENGLAND

Failure Is likely concerning the southern New England railroad to complete i's line from Palmer 10 Providence. This line was projected in 1912 and pushed 70 1914. and WIS 10 he Q stem ot the Grand Trunk, now the Canadian National railways, in i's endeavor 10 reach m ico-troo port, The Central Yer mont, which trayerscs Vermont New Hampshire and cuts through Massachusetts, and which runs through Palmer 10 New Lonlon is n par, of tho same system.
 Since 1914 cx'cnsions 10 the charter for tho line 10 Providence have hcen renewed. but inc last cx- tension will expire on July 6, and unless $G,ooo,ooo is raised by that tune the charter may be cancelled.
 The line 10 Providence would tap some Of inc New Havcn's choice territory Citizens of Rhode Island having suffered sufficiently in con nccron with the New Haven mon. opoly, arc not very jubilant l. was hoped that Providence would be- come a bigger port if the line were built.
 Why should there be satisfaction through the most of New England because a great railroad project is not likely to be executed? Have citizens lost all ideas of progress, and do they think the New Haven by divine right is entitled to every ounce of transportation business that exists?
 What if the Canadian railroad is not Of New England; wasn't 1t going to add 10 the traffic through New England?
 The New Haven and the Can adian line have had intermittent quarrcls over the division of in- come from freight traffic to New England's ports during the winter, One can guess that the New Haven demanded a fat share of the pro- coeds,
 Most sections of the country would have welcomed a new rail- road designed to build up com mercc, and would have furnished the necessary money gladly. In New England we damn the scheme and refuse to furnish a nickel. But at the same time we furnish other sections of the country with as much money as they need for ven- lures less propltious.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

come tax publicity, But fl cannot be denied that when the income tnx law originally was passed it was under tho distinct understand ing that there would be no pub. liclty Of income tax returns. By swcrving from this implied govern mental promise and allowing puh- uclty Congress virtually uu'a0od Is earlier disposition ,owarl secret returns
 T. Is difficult 10 locate my DOS. siblo good achieved during the two years that returns were made pub. lie, Not a single corporation or in- dl'ilNal tried 10 make l.as profits through fear Of having their in- come return mado pubic, No cl'i- zrn gained n cent through such publicity The figures maal,.Hly were SO technical in some instances that it has hocn difficult 10 figure the average ntt income Of any per son Or any corporation, if any such a"omp, were worth while or de-. aranl,.
 Income tax publicity did not serve the useful purpose that its packers thought would be served, l. was one Of those will O th" wisps that failed 10 bring the cA- pcctod bcncnts.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

and for the certificate Is charged.
 c. Does the kingdom of Abysinia have any accredited diplomats in the United StatosH i A, IL has neither diplomatic nor consular representatives here. Q, Is there an Indian reservation in New Jersey?
 A. No.
 Q, Is there a species of rose that is black?
 A, There are no really black roses, but several very dark velvety red roses are called black. The Had ley and Chateau dc Clos Vougeout are two of these,
 O. What is photo synthesls"?
 A. It is the effect produced by light on certain kinds of matter The best example Is the effect of sun light on plants. The chlorophyl or green coloring matter when acted upon by light produces earbohy- drates from carbon dioXide and water.
 e. Who founded the Rothschild fortune?
 A. The founder was Mayer An selm Q743-lSlD. clerk in n counting house at Honover,
 c, Why is the President of the Argentine Republic always a mcm- bcr Of the Roman Catholic church?
 A. A constitutiona! provision re- quires him to be.
 c. Can a soldier in the '. s, Army wear civilian clothes when of duty?
 4. Yes.
 Q, Is it pure carbon that Is found in automobile cylinders?
 A. No, it is partially oxidzed oil, --oil which has undergone little change--and road dust. Road dust may constitute 20 per cent of the total amount of "carbon."
 c. Who was the sculptor of the famous Indian statue "The End of the Trail?"
 A. James Earle Frazer.
 Q. Is January 1st a legal holiday throughout the United States?
 A. Yes.
 Q. What is the exact meaning of tho market terms new laid" strictly fresh." "henncry whites" and mixed and as marked" as ap- piled 10 GEES? 1 A. New laid' and strictly fresh" mean eggs only three or four days old. 'Hennery whites" are white eggs produced in hennery Mixed and as marked" are eggs Of mixed color and of the same general quality.
 Q, Where was the first moving picture produced? A. The first real moving picture was produced at the Edison studio in Menlo Park, New Jersey where the first moving picture actress Cissy Fitzgerald, danced for a strip of test film with a living model in 1897. Paris has recently laid claims to the first movie. By their reckon ing. on December 2S, 1895, the Lumiere Brothers, in their building, 12 Boulevard Des Capucines, eXhi- bitcd their projection machine to ar audience of invited guests. The mat ter has been under investigation by a committee of French experts for some time.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
NOBLE RELIEF WORK

The city has a right 10 con- gratulate itself for the manner in which 1t has come 10 the relief of the families Of those who met death and were injured in the North & Judd foundry collapse This represents relief of q prac'i- cal sort and 1t is likely that it will continue as long as there appears e necessity for the work.
 New Britain has never hesltated In an emergency. Its purse strings are not tight in the face of grim reality. IL takes care of its own when such loving kindness is es- sential.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
IN pINIItIlN INne

I'll. rauon ojlt nn' t. <onF 'o leorn that ,a-ome fax p1@Ht.y will h. mp mor. N.'.on o' n" Senate y..:.rla, fe aer ,ire 'o 'no recommendation O. t.s eam' commits" r.rie- 10 rnn.na'we publicity os uuns srom 'H" nH tax bill m,aus 't-' 'ao g. stnaI plan O. tncom '.S s,or"ry ~tli r. mainraineI m 'h- tu'9r,. w. la>o had two >tar, or publicity Of ta- como fax returns wd tn th" ,y's Of Congress the two years havc been quite enough. TAc House hiH included income fax secrecy and concurrence hy ft" s,nate mans tha, tho rrrscnt faz ni'l atll in- cludc this feature.
 T. perhaps can Dc said hat some good features were served by in-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Jeanette, the Jester
THE FUN SHOP RADIO STATION

Announcer - Stationery MFJ signin' on. Dc first number on de programic will be q song by Mistah Anthracite Jones of dc Fun Shop Minstrcls. Mistah Jones.
 Anthracite-First, l wants 10 ask Tlorian a questification.
 Florian-Yoy wishes 10 ask me q quostionary? Go ahead, Mistah Jones.
 Anthracito--I wants to know if you has q grandfathcr's clock?
 FIorian-Not exactly. but has an alarm clock my grandma used to have Say Anthracite, does you know why your face reminds me ob watch?
 Anthracite-Says what? Does you mean my face looks like a watch What kind of watch does you mean?
 Florian-One with a radium dial All you'd have 10 do would be to brush your teeth with luminous paint.
 IliN i'tit pretty good I never thought ob dat | If l done dat de dentist could work on me in dc dark, couldn't he?
 Florian-Not exactly. A dentistcl cant work without gas, But wouldn't try dat if l was you, Yor might smile some dark night anG get took for an electric sign. An you might forget yo- self some nigh and laugh out loud and scare a hen coop full ob chickens to death.
 Anthracite-Does you mean 10 sa! I steals chickens?
 Florian-No, but I says you run' with a pretty fact bunch of chickens I sees you take 'em riding and notices dat none of 'cm ever wall home.
 Announcer-Dis am stationar! MFJ. We has just received a tele gramic from Otto Mobile. of Detroit Fishngain. He requests dat old soni titled: "Silvcr Threads Among D. Dandruff."
 Anthracite-We hasn't the music fication 10 dat, so will scrubstitut dat winsome melody, titled: "It' My Gals Birthday So I Garter New Pair Oh Stockings"
 Announccr-Dis is MFJ signir off. De weather forecast is slightl in the northeast portions an none a all in the southwest portions Goodnight, folks.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

ing tobacco, dlsapproves Of the dan, gerous method of cutting tho plug with q knife and also the insanitary method Of biting one off, He uses scissors
 Dr, M, w, Maloney is playing in bad luck. His horse, never known to make q misstep before. suddenly boltod Saturday afternoon on South Main street on hearing the cheering Of q sleigh party. Dr, Maloncy fell through the floor Of the sleigh, On Sunday the horse ran away and smashed the front Of the sleigh, The run Of three was completed this afternoon on south Main street when the animal dashed of and smashed into a pole, throwing tho doctor out and hrUisins him, Pro curing q change Of motive power tho doctor hopes t will be q case of one, two, three and out
 The action of the school board in voting down vaccination has met with great popular approval the public desiring no repetition of tho troubles of few years ago.
 R. C. Porter Sons advertise q silk damask S-piccc parlor suite at $50
 One of Chathcld's newspaper de- livery teams constituted itself into runaway yesterday afternoon and the streets received various editions of the days newspapers.
 Fred l.. Sunburn and John Ander- son have been elected delegates by the New Britain letter carriers tc attend the state convention at Wat. erbury on Washington's birthday. The directors of the Now Britain Gas Co, have elected the following officers; President, James II. Eddy; sccretaiy-trcasurer A. J. Slopcr; su. perintcndent, F. C. Learned.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
FactsandFancies

An old-timer is one who can rc- member when only boys would be boys.
 "The Sticks is place where you could keep q white shirt clean longer if you had q white shirt
 Among the good that die young in this hard-boilcd age is good man. ners,
 An, well; rubber is q sap. And Uncle Sam has always been success ful with saps. Huh, The same paper that says skirts will be shorter advises invest mcnt in textiles.
 How does the wind always know that lifting that particular hat will expose q bald spot?
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Iit ItIl lN Vt tlI llgh '''
 educated people; wo are we'll
 informed and intelligent, but
 not well cducatod.'
 Thus spoke Chancellor Herbert s. Hadroy of Washington univer- stty. st. Louis, No. Chancellor Hadloy was Republican attorney general of Missouri from t9o5 to 1909 and governor Of the s'a'c for four years mrrrwErd
 Although a Republican of stand ing and reputation, Chancellor, Or ey-Gov4rnor Hadlcy talks just like Governor Albert C. Hrchie of NaryIand. the Democratic governor Of that commonwealth who is ont after the Democratic nomination for the presidency. It is another instance of how near in thought influential men in both parties happen 10 b" on some of th" main Issues.
 It win b. rrmombor~d that Gov crnor Ki'ch.o in his Jackson day speech told inc country just where no qrood on bureaucratic, central izeI royornmcu' [ is not n"c's- sary 10 repeat his worls - it is inst as easy 10 quote Mr. IIadloy $ remarks on rhe same subject Here is wha, Mr, lladloy said:
 "Wo aro confronted with thc
 r.al danger that, through the unw,., extension o' gov"rn-
 mental authority, and pamicu- 1 1arlv of our national govern
 mont. wo Wiu build up vas. nur.avrracy. which will, in
 time. through it's cumbersome
 apgs. loso all efficiency "Ec"p' 1 70 burden aul cypress tho p'o- r'-
 And vr'. 'Ir proU"T study
 as history and political sctonc" vfl clearly lsnlcs" that such
 -,s..m ras reI 10 the d.
 e,ruo'ion Of other empires and
 sovrrmnru's and that stmi-
 lar r.s,sr may await ns h"r'.' According 10 this reasoning lsmoc~qov is in 1anror 'o"ans" Of ,ra.a.rsrce. apathy and divergent ontn.ons. Tr. actual results of our 1.mocracv ec,ms 10 l.o r'sarIod with nonchalauco -- so Mir Had Icy I.cIar,e. 6. This. he says. is dn' 70 our a.ing "w.l-inlorm'd and n,ria.ar but .not oluca'al'
 Tl. dangers that Inc cites arr b. zond dispute. Among them arc 'h' administration Of justice, both civil ar4 criminal which ho says is un- ,-rac'ory. both 10 tho pnl.ic and .o i'.a anfrars Of 'hc law Tn" chi"f netrr or inc 1rncl States has de- r.-.a taat tho lat'r is a disgrace 70 our civilization. \ 'orm'r cah'- n. oa.,.r .s under indictment and ano'h.r cabinet officer last week l-aa,d 20 testify before a grand ury U.causr through such ''s't- mony ha might "ucriminate him. s.If." Corruption in enforcing thc prohibition law he declared 10 have ! h,en repeatedly disclosed, while some senators changed their vo'f ] on the World court at the boh"si Of a secret political society. Th's' are not all the matters to which
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
GAGGING AIR OFFICERS

Because some army air service officers are thought to be opposing tho air policy of President Coolidge and his air board, Secretary Of War Davis is ordering another "invcsti- gation" dangling before the horri- fled glare of air officers the pros pect Of court martial proceedings,
 The officers are supposed 10 have had something 10 do with the cir culation of mimcographed letters to congressman, Of course, a court martial court might easily be satis- fed as to the authority of such anonymous epistles, but in case of ordinary courts, that would be diff ferent
 If the war department is so anxious 10 uproot opposition to the present system of maintaining and operating the air forces as separate units, why start proceedings against minor officers when Gen. eral Patrick recently boldly went before a congressional committee and advocated a unified air sor'- ice? General Patrick would be a shining mark something on the order of Colonel Mitchell.
 For army officers 10 address q circular letter 10 congressman IS q moro effective method, perhaps' than addressing q committee of Congress in person, as was done 1 bv General Patrick.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or Information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain eHral1, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington. D, C. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medica. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can eX- tended research be undertaken. .hll other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confidential. Editor.
 e. Is the story "The Wandering Jew" founded on fact or fiction?
 A. IL is an old legend and pure fiction. The Saviour, bearing his cross, is supposed to have asked the Jew 10 let him rest his cross on the bench by the door for q minute, Go on", replied the Jew. Thou shalt 50 on forever" was the curse put upon him by Jesus. and so he has been wandering the earth ever since. travelling through many lands. and will go on wandering about till Jesus returns 10 earth. So runs the story,
 c, Can you tell me something about the painting The Madonna of tho Cherries?"
 A. This painting by Titan is in the Vienna Museum. It is painted on wood transferred 10 canvas. The canvas is 2 feet six inches in height and 3 feet inch in width. The Nir- gin sits behind q parapet, on which Jesus stands holding in both hands bunch of cherries, which he offers 10 her: the infant st. John is look ing up with longing eyes; on one side is St. Joseph carrying staff, on the other st. XachariaS. It was paint cd about 1908, and was a part of the collection of ArChdule Leopold Wilhelm in the middle of the seven tecnth century. There is Il famous copy by Tenicrs at Blenheim, Eng land and others in Prague, Venice and Padua.
 O. How many silver dollars were mintcd by the United States in the years l796, 179S and 1894?
 A. In 1796. 72,92o; in 179S, 327,- 5&6 and in 1894, 19,570.
 Q. Can an automobile, run by gear transmission, be started in sec ond or third gear?
 A. Yes. by slipping the clutch, but as it injures tho clutch it is not advisable.
 Q. Did the State of California furnish any troops in the Civil War?
 4. When the Civil War broke out, California, which was thought 10 be contemplating secession, was exempted from furnishing troops. The Union party, however, became dominant there and contributed nearly one and a half million dol lars 10 the Federal government, and California sent five companies Of volunteers into the field.
 Q. Where can one obtain a birth certificate in London, England?
 A. From the General Register
 Office, Somerset House, W, c. 2, London, England. A fee, for search
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Hartford Carpenters Now
 Are Asking S10 Per Day

Hartford, Feb. R - A demand for s10 q day, an increase of s1, has been made by the union car- penters of the city to employers of the Hartford building trades. Be- tween 2.20o and 2,500 men will be affected by the increase, which will hc effective May 1. under the vote taken by local Number 43, carpen- ters and joiners. at a meeting on January 25. No change in the
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Now if HindcnhurE was as good obrasomakcr as Mussolini there might he another Kilkenny scrap brewing. Hindcnburg has smcllcd enough powder 10 satisfy him for tho remainder Of his days, whil" Nuysonni hasn't had tho "Np"ri- cuco.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

The board of public works will face an o,erdraft on account of snow removal, but that is nothing 10 worry about. The main idea just now is 10 remove the snow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Another congressman has asked
 the President 10 take stand on
 thc coal situation. It still remains
 for one Of thom 10 charge that so long as the operators are likely to win the government won't do any .liug
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Every other truck seems to be transporting snow. A youngstor out on West Main street asked whether thcv were "bnIding q snow man any place"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Another story comes through about a narrow escape in an au- romobile Somebody's going 10 get hurt in one Of those cantankcrous contraptions some day,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Answered

Teacher: "In whose honor do we celebrate, Lincoln's birthday" Flappcr student: Abraham Lin coln."
 Teacher: And in whose honor do we celebrate Washington's?' Flapper student: George Wash ington."
 Teacher: And after whom is Valentine Day named?" Flappcr Student: Rudolf Valcn- tino"
 -Joanette, the Jester.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

good citizens could point to with alarm; what Chancellor Hadley is aroused about Is that such point ing with alarm does not take place
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

The seismograph at Yale univcr- siry seems 10 have been nervous yesterday The legislature not be- ing in session, the quake WAS not in Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

eight hour day is requested, the increase demand being from SLIP 1-2 an hour to Si,2b. A slmi. lar increase from so 10 si0 q day was voted by the electricians somo. time ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

comic valentines when you were young?" Mother: "Ycs, dear" Myron: And what did you girls do with them?" Mother: "Oh, We usually married them."
 Mother: "Oh we usually married them"
 Albert Charles.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
We're Afraid They Are Mcrccnary

Observing modern Nalenties. We'll say, Folks, they believe in
 signs, (We need but take 'em out to see) In dollar signs, exclusively!
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Gertrude Reports

Teacher! Your son, Madam, I'm pleased to
 say,
 Al school is always first; Hes studying the livelong day For knowledge he's athirst. Mother; Quite natural for such q lad, Apt and alert 10 be; That thirst he received from his
 Dad His knowledge comes from me!
 .. Frank Hanson.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

The First Congregational church stccplc being reported in an unsafe condition, perhaps 1t would be wise to stop up the bass pipes on th" organ,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

When inc weather begins 10 "modrrate" W will require rubber diving suits or bathing suits with our winter sports.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Emphatically NOT Dumb!

Julie! "Why do you use such poor English before the boys when you're first introduced 10 thcm?"
 Maxine: "Oh, 1t makes them think I'm Ignorant and they all rush mel"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Member of th. A..ociOted Press.

The ApsoeiAted Prsss s exclusively en' titled to the ufe fot republication r' all news credited 10 t or not otherwitc credited in this paper and alto local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

If Mussolint got an opportunity 10 read what the American papers arc saving about him he would be iu a mood to declare war.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

.'rv,nry years to lifc' usually means 2o years, communication Of sentence or g pardon That's one Of thc main trouhlcs with tho law
 nj Jocsn't moan what i, says,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
Oh Say, Can You See,

Herbert (Captivated by Susan's statuesquc coiffure): What lovely hair you have, Susan. Is 1t all yours?"
 Susan: "I should say 1t Is! I made tho last payment on it this morn- ing
 John Henly Tyree. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
M,mte, ApdI, I,urenn of Circulation.

Member Audit Iiurenu Of Circulation. The A. B. c. ia nntlorni organization whie' furnishes newspapers and advet. tisers with 6 strictly honest ana Of circulation. Our circulation sia'lH'cS are based upon this audit This 'nsure' protection against fraud In newspaper distribution figure, to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Housewives have their eyes on that baking trust; if the govern mont fails homemade bread may Win,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
25 Fears Ago Today

There is no better known public man in this country than Sheriff Edwin j. Smith. He Is also some thing of reformer, and, in chew
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
WHEN BLACK IS READ

That Insldious Thing, Again "Mothcr, may l have a smoke?" "Ycs, my darling daughter: But, before your Daddy comes. Rinse your mouth with watcr!"
 Doris Miller.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
\ Question of Grammar

Whether or not hen sits or she
 "scts," I don't care. there's no use denying; It's when q hen cackles that I want
 to know: Has the lady been laying or "ly- ing?'"
 A II. Carpenter.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

It usually takes five years for a tree 10 produce nuts, but this isn't
 true of q family tree.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Tho Herald is on sa'e daily in New York at Holdings Newsmand T'mes Square: sehultzs NewsStauds. Entrance Grand Central. @?nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
The Muse Warns Up

Daddy brought home q ton of coal; He got it some way. bless my soul, He got the coal-don't ask me how; Evcrything's hot-sy-totsy now!
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09
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The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation h0oks Rrt otsss room slvhyE open 10 sdyeri'seit,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Tho 1oo physical directors who will assemble here probably can t.I how to shovel snow without feeling tired.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

It's an even break. If Prohibition isn't effective, neither is home brew'
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Pedestrian is formed of two Greek words: pedcs, meaning walk; and trian, an abbrcviation of triandoit.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Some men don't like 10 risk their necks and yours, and others are just natural-born taxi drivers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

Well, Mir. Borah, now that you've failed to have your own way, you can more readily sympathtze with the President.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

A merger by any other name would make q good Democrat feel that same prickly sensation under the collar.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

One good way to cheat Fate is not 10 save all of 1t to spend after you get rheumatism,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-09

You can SOW wild oats at night,
 but it's daylight and q crowd is there at reaping time.