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New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

About two years ago the Dollars
 bought seven "Presidcnt" steamers
 from the Shipping Board. Five
 other vessels belonging to the
 board were already being operated
 by the Dollars, under the name of Inc Admiral Oriental line. But the Pacific Mail Steamship company was operating five others belonging to the government. The Dollars did not like the competition. so they offered $6,25o.000-onc-third cash for the five boats operated by the Pacific Mail
 The Pacific Mail objected strcnu- ously; so did the shipping interests of the Pacific northwest, who fav- ored competitive lines. But the Dollars won. The Pacific Mail end cd then and there.
 There was nothing left for the Dollars to merge into except tho Admiral-Oriental line. owned by the government, but which they themselves were operating for the Shipping Board, under a contract that stipulated the government would foot the losses, if any. Last fall the Dollars offered $600,O0O for each Of the five boats; they cost the government s6,00O,0OO each to construct during the war. Fortunately, the Shipping Board re- fused to sell. The Dollars then raised their bid to s9O0.0QO a ves- sel, which pleased the Shipping Board. A deposit was made and ac- cepted.
 There was some wrestling in the Senate as to whether the deposit completed the sale; northwestern shipping interests registered virile objections to the sale. But all to no avail. The contract by which the five ships were formally turned over to the Dollar interests was signed by the Shipping Board a few days ago. The signature upon the bill of sale was made despite the receiving of a resolution of pro- test from the Senate commerce committee. The board waving this interference aside by a divided . vote, instructed President Crowley of the L. S. Fleet Corporation to . complete the sale, and he obedient- ly compiled.
 This seems to be a normal fruc- tification of the slogan, Hess gov crnmcnt in business;" even if it is deemed necessary to sell ships for a song to interests wishing to traffic 10 the Orient and Philippines. The logical thing for the government would have been to sell it's ships to competing : lines. Instead, the government help ed to establish a first class ship ping monopoly.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Veterans of S-A War
 Grateful for Flowers

\. c. Hammond Camp, United Spanish War Veterans. will hold a regular meeting in camp meeting room at the state armory tomorrow night at o'clock. A. G. Hammond camp and the auxiliary wish to ex- press their sincere thanks to all those that so kindly donated flowers for the decoration of the graves of departed comrades and for all other services so generously rendered.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Drops Dead From
 High Blood Pressure

He was only t7 years, yet death called him. Family and friends were shocked. All believed him to be in good health yet upon inquiry it was discovered that he was q nervous type often depressed A sulrits-suffcred from frequent headaches and dizzy spells-sometimes found it hard to catch his breath-and occasionally complainad of difficulty in concentrating on his work. This man had High Blood prssure-aud did not know it.
 You. too, may have one or more of these symtoms-you. too. may be a vic i'm of High Flood Pressure. and not know fl. Nou too may be called to an early death But you can positively avoid such disaster-you can live cOmfortabiy- without pain or distress to a happy old ugc--if you will but take the proper pre- cautions,
 simply ask your druggist for Tenso- a marvellous High Blood Pressure remedy compounded hy q famous specialist. Tcnso contains no narcotics whateyer-is abso uteIy safc-aud is guaranteed 10 give satisfactory results or your money refund cd The following good druggists sell Tcnso :-John H. McBriarty, Mallinowski & 0'Rion, AIil'ar-llauson Drug Co. and south End Drug Co. ......
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
ICE

Ice ought to be the cheapest thing on earth, considering the vast quantities that embcllish this ter Iostial sphere the year around, provided one goes far enough north. During the winter it is pro- duced as far south as Virginia in large quantities.
 But there is considerable labor and transportation costs involved in inc ice business; also costs of storing t for use during hot weather, Consequently when the consumer rots it the price is not anything like the cheapest com modity in inc world, although it may be cmiuoutIy fair,
 During the past few years few appltances have come into such general use as electric rcfrigera- tors. One secs them everywhere. Most or the ico cream we buy is no long.r kept cold with ice, but is trr' at t1e right temperature with machinery rm by electricity II woa1 appear that every store in tho city selling ice cream and o7o' drinks is now equipped with such machinery Many private tom,s arc also thusly equipped.
 But the ice wagons remain with a. and tho icomon will again he a-ou toiIl0g with their cakes of rt-uuty, That the fec business has uun injured through the Use Of n.o modern ice making machinery tr,ro ran scarcely be any doubt; Ht -hr general average Of ice con @mars is sin untouched by this .an'rraI competition.
 While thn coal industry is wor- mIa- about the use of oil as a fu.l inc ico industry has electricity on ifs mind. In the long run both may profit by the competition.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN!
 By Amalla Matt

My friend lived in the country. As IS usual in country places, there was almost always quantity of wood 10 be sawed for the winters needs.
 One morning, nearing the noon hour, a man approached the place. He had every appearance of travel ing by choice," as his profession.
 My friend inquired what he want cd.
 "WORK!" came his quick reply.
 "GOOD." exclaimed my friend, "Can you saw wood?"
 FINE! I'm an old wood saw man"
 "Wnat will you do it for?" asked my friend, referring to the price of his labor.
 "WcIl," the fellow drawled leisure ly, "as it's almost dinner time-you give ns my dinner and we'll call it square"
 "ycry good" acquiesced my friend. "J'air cuough.'
 The man was taken to the wood, the wood was laid out to be sawed, and he was given the necessary implements for the work at hand. My friend departed to the house.
 "One moment ma'am," called the man. As it's so near dinner time if you1l give me my cats first-I can work that much harder"
 "An right" my friend agreed,
 The fellow was given q good. square meal, and was left to carry out his end Of the bargain.
 About two o'clock my friend went into the backyard to sec how the work was progressing.
 Pinned 10 tho bark Of an old hickory tree, under which roposed tho wood. she found the following missivc in a badly scrawled hand:
 JUST TELL THEM THAT YOU SAW MF-RUT 1 DIDN'T SAW THE WOOD"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

private ownership is a real asset to a city and the only question to be solved is whether the plans for in- creasing the capacity of Shuttle Meadow reservoir will be adequate to provide for the necessary in- creased supply. Sources of an ade- quate supply of city water are con- stantly diminishing and becoming more expensive and the earlier a city assures itself of such supply for the future the better.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
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, i 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 a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor. ., Why do my tomato and bean plants lose their blossoms?
 A. There are two causes: too much nitrogen fertilizer in the soil, or cold or wet weather.
 c. What is the average size of the fox terrier?
 A. Fox terriers weigh 15 pounds and upward and are from 12 to 1G inches high and from IS to A inches long.
 .. Was HiaWatha a real man?
 A. Hiawatha is a lengcndary hero of many of the Indian tribes, and has gone under various names, as Michabou, Chiabo, Manabozho, IarenyaWagon, Hiawatha. Long, fellow chose the last name for his poem on account of the melody, Primarily Hiawatha is the hero of the Iroquois Indians.
 Q. When were the Hawaiian Ts- lands formally annexed by the United States and when were they made q territory?
 A. They were formally annexed in August 1898 and were given ter ritorial government in June 1900.
 Q. Is it grammaticalIy correct to say Him and r. or Him and Me-?
 A. Him and Me" is correct when used obicctively, for example You gave it to him and me-" The subjective "He and r. is used in such sentences as He and I went to the circus"
 Q. If an alien resident of the United States desires to go 10 foreign country for q visit, what steps must be taken to insure re- entry into the United States?
 A. He must apply to the Con- missioner General of Immigration, |. s. Department of Labor, Wash ington, D. c. for a permit to re. enter. This permit must be obtained before leaving the United States.
 Q. What is the origin of the term "buncombe" meaning spacious 
 A. It is said 10 have originated from the bombastic speeches mado by a legislator from Buncombe county North Carolina who said that he was talking only for Buncombc.
 Q. On what date did Floyd Col lins enter Sand Cave and where was he buried after his body was rcmov- ed? How long was he in the cave?
 A. He entered the cave January 80, 1925 and his dead body was re- moved February 16. He was buried on small hill overlooking Crystal Cave.
 Q. Is Henry Ford d billionairc?
 A. His wealth is estimated al half billion, $50O,000,00O.
 Q. Did anyone except Bobby Leach and Annie Edson Taylor ever go over Niagara Falls and come out
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
BODNIER-REINDEI

The wedding of Miss Gertrude Reindel, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Michael Reindel of 130 Chapman street, and Harold NJ. Bodmer, son of Mrs. II. Bodmer of F John street, will take place tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock at the par sonage of the South Congregational church. Rev. Dr. George W. C. 1IiH will ofiiciate and the couple will be attended by Miss Emilyn Rcindcl as bridesmaid and Everett Ander- son as best man.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
THE "WETS" AND "DRYs"

" A-NI BIA .
 Propaganda to further the inter-
 csts Of both the "wcts" and "drys"
 is constantly in the air; hut there
 is gargantuan difference in
 mccod.
 The boys who desire more
 moist atmosphere smackcd their
 lips, twinhled their eyes and quiv-
 cred their ears over the results of the recent newspaper poll of wet and dry sentiment throughout the larger cities Of the country
 Then came the congressional hearings, which were open 10 both sides Of inc discussion but which resulted in the lovers Of personal liberty obtaining large space in the press, due to tho forcefulness with which they presented their case.
 Now We approach the era of ref eco0duns. It will be noticeable that such things so far have been sug- rosted for states in which the sen ument is regarded as preponderat- ingly in favor Of unchaining the VoIsteadian shackles. No such ref erondums have been suggested to take place in dry or disputed ter rtory.
 Dry propaganda is less boistcr- ous. There is q current of 18th Amendment satisfaction noticeable in churches. The Anti-saloon 1oarue keeps ID a steady barrago Of lecturers in the dry states and 10 a lesser extent in those pre- Jominautly wet; and contributions continue to be accepted. The board of temperance and morals, etc., of the Methodist church is q virilo combatant and believes in the cf- Gcacy Of propaganda. Not to be overlooked is the army of farm publications and those appealing to soii-ullers exclusively; virtually all of them are dry as finder. Some say they are well enough of q foil for the influence of the metropoIi- tan papers in the cities, as half the American people still live on farms and in small towns.
 A detached view of the propa- GWda situation must reveal that there is an even balance. There are distinctly wet states and wet cities, and vast stretches that remain arid II is doubtful if propaganda fed to them changes their outlook upon liquor; it feeds the fires of and keeps boiling the pot of discussion.
 To gain results in Congress is the ultimate criterion. Here there is a over the status quo. The drys have had the advantage and show much political technic in re- taining il. Most Of the senators and running this year are said to be dry. If the anti-Volstead faction Of the body polite cannot change the congressional outlook its propaganda will be in vain.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
HELI-BINT FER HEAVEN BY Mrs. Sara White ISaman

Hark 10 me. folks, while I relate The story of a man named Tate, Who watched the clouds, the wind,
 and rain, Till people thought he was not sane. Rods on his house and barn he stuck So by no lightning he'd be struck; For weeks he worked, just like q
 slave. To dig himself a cyclone cave. "It born 10 drown, you won't be
 hung" Some poet at some time has sung. Twas true with Tate! He feared q
 blizzard, But chokcd to death on chicken
 siz1ard.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

A Massachusetts man, facing a court charge, escaped from the state by airplanc, thus adding to the difficulties of modern officials in making arrests. What goes up must come down." say the officials; but when the coming down pro- cedure takes place in another state the original writ doesn't apply. It is a bad precedent,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

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 9 sr MAXS0H IaXlxLE Jtzaus
Send all communications 10 Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded 10 New York.
There's No Escaping If, Folks,

There's No Escaping It, Folks! The wedding invitations are begin-
 ing 10 arrive. Why can't they spread 'em through
 the year, already we've had
 five, The thought of buying ice-tea sets,
 Of salad forks and spoon So strains our mind and pocket
 book we'll join the June
 bugs soon.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
What Thcy'll Find

Bob: Ut will be interesting to read full details of Amundsens 'tip 10 the North Pole, won't it?"
 Doris: "I suppose he found wal uuscs and polar bears there
 Bob. "Tcs; and he also found an American Byrd thcro.'
 Gene, The Village Blacksmith.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Judop Sends nrun'<s 10
 Welt NF0thprq' Cvny

Cleveland, June l LP) - Holding surprise court" for sevcuty-Gve "drunks" yesterday. Municipal Judge David Moylan ordered them to visit the graves of mothers or friends and take the "pledgo" The defendants were arrested Sunday night. Judge Moylan held court so they might not spend tho holiday in Jail.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
\ DOLLAR SALE.

On t6e far-Paciic Httoral the Dollar ljnc of steamships to the prion' is HOW supreme, having sIc- co.ded iu buying out all available steamships owned by inc govern m"nn Traffic 10 Japan and the Orient is now completely under thc domination Of the steamship lines controlled by R. Stanley Dollar. the last two deals with the Shipping Board yielding this control.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
RattIesnake Serum Has
 Saved Bitten Man'S Life

Ithaca, N. r.. June 1 t49 - Ico- nard NJ. Spear, Ithaca business man, who was bitten by q diamond back rattlesnakc. IS reported 10 be greatly improved and out Of dan ger. His life was saved by an in iection Of serum rushed here from the New York Bronx zoo.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A B. 0. Is national oTganlzation whick furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with 8 strictly honest analys!s Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud ir newspaper dlstribution figures to both national and local edyertisera-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

An unpaintcd old car is obvious ly a family pet; if you paint it, somebody will think some click salesman wished it on you.
 It is probable that married men are more successful for the same reason that a cat will swim when you throw it in the water.
 Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Your press agent will get it told, anyway.
 They are happily married if she has wit enough to keep him think ing that his strength and wisdom alone keep her from starving 10 death.
 Blessed are the poor. Nobody nags at them about their duty 10 provide red flannel mdcrshirts for the Laplanders or something.
 Correct this sentence: "Tho dealer said she would do eighty" said he. but l never feel tempted to try her out"
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

After all that automobile riding incident 10 the holiday, and the loss of sleep incident 10 the excite ments Of trying 10 enjoy if. inc re- mainder of the woek, beginning to- day, is good time for rest quiet and recuperation.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Dogs are good protectors of women. When a Bridgeport wife was attacked by her husband the family police dog tried to make mjncomcat Of the erring hubby.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Good democratic Americans towns have no social arbitcr - except of course, the paying teller.
 The good aren't as good as they seem. Haven't you wit enough then, to realize that the bad aren't as bad as they seem.
 Motives arc mixed, and it is prob able that many small boy gets licked merely because the visiting team won.
 If you think these prosperous times, tell a sad story and see how many friends have ten dollars 10 spare.
 As a last effort 10 curb divorce, it might be made illegal to love and kiss ones wife.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Greenwich and Stamford have been contesting the claim of being the gateway 10 New England Norwalk steps in with the claim: "Norwalk is New England" The trouble with tho three towns seems 10 be visitors 10 New England don't stop in them any longer than 10 buy a new supply of gasoline or cat q sandwich.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

The Herald is CD sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times square; schultz's Newsstands- Entrance Grand Central 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Member of the Associated Press. The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication ci all news credited to ii or not otherwise credited in this paper and also loca! news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Worse Than the Alilkman.

Worse Than the MilkmanI 'Tomatocs,' screamed the street merchant from his cart, nice early tomato-o-o-o-ocs!"
 Too darned early!" snarled a listener as he opened his bedroom and hurled q shoe.
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
IMMORTALITY AND ART

One cannot help but regard Magistrate Gordon of New York with mixed and scrambled emo- tions; or perhaps one must con- sidcr him in the light of Solomon dispensing wisdom amid the tower ing towers of our modern Babylon. List his words;
 "A society is not corrupted
 by exhibitions 10 which it has
 become quite accustomed by
 the frequency Of similar enter
 tainments and which it accepts
 as common, without apparent
 protest"
 In other words, there has been such development in modern en- tertainmcnt that We are used to what we get and no harm results, according to the judge.
 or course this is contrary 10 the views of official, semi-ofical and amateur stage ccnsors, who tell us with the junction of hnality that Improper" stage exhibitions ruin the morals Of all heholdcrs.
 Magistrate Gordon claims the contrary. Personal observation has shown him that what was regarded as risque 20 years ago and which would have upset the foundations Of morality at that time does not have this dclctcrious effect today. There must have been gradual loosaning of the strings since that time, "without apparent protest" until now we are accustomed 10 everything masquerading under the all-ombracing psoudonym of art"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

With Postmaster Arthur r, Con. nor becoming tho leader and spokesman of the Republican or ganization Of Bridgeport. he will run and operate the political ma chine built up by the late John T. King. But there is a difference in the way Connor will run it, as the peace negotiations started with the
 state Republican organization while King was in Europe will be continued. In other words. Connor Is going 10 sign a peace pact
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and preaa room always open to sdveEtserk
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Whenever there is a plan brew ing for an un3orpass or hri1rn as a m,nrz Of eliminating a railroad a..'" crossing fba N.r II-ssa has .o .I..rn.fea ua0." wl.cH aual- N maaa ltss rNp.uEnua to tla rH"ru.l.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Jazz has not yet reached Mexico Maybe the MeNicans are too cul. tured for such music.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

Modern liquor has its little faults, but it doesn't make anybody sing.
 A nose that's kept on the grind stone never deyciops-a martyr com- pIcX.
 The great need of the radio just now is some little dudad to scrapc off the politics
 Sophistication: Call doctors fakes; bowling for one when you get q pain.
 An, well; machine politics has killed mor3 in Chicago than ma chine guns,
 The woodpockcr can nod his head at q wonderful rate. What d yes man he would make,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

with a derty handkerchief! Before send you home, tell us something about 'Confucius.' Pearl E. Teeth: Wen lawdryman rites out a
 check for the wash, Remarked a young fello named Lu-
 cius. The rceson he rites in Chinese is,
 hgosh. Hes doing his best to Confucius.' {"
 Miriam Doernman.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
IN KI4ASS AT KRAZY kOLLEGE
 (COnduCtCd by Judy)

Teacher:
 "Ah, the lovely villanelles of old France. Give us 'villanellc,' Sophie, if you can talk through your gum." Sophie Cover: Der profitccr skins off der milk Ind gets away init it swell--- He has no compunctuations now, But l bet he villanelle.
 -Hcrbert MarTania.
 KRNZN KINDERGARTEN
 (Condurtcd by Gertrude, Jr) Fletcher;
 "Pcarl. wont allow you in school
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

In Inc old days girls always tried 10 marry we'll"
 Nowadays, their main idea seems 70 be to marry oftcn!'
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
She Could

Mrs. Hamilton: can you cook en casscrolc?' Peg Ocw cook): 'Shure, oi kin cook in a uight-gown if necessary, num-
 -N. |. Draegcr.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

BY ROBERT CULLEN Modern liquor has its little faults, but it doesn't make anybody sing.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
These Charming People!

Abigail: Your new beau seems bashful." Beatrice: He IS shy-about fifty thousand dollars."
 -C. A. Bolton. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-01

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
TWO POSSIBLE CHANGES
Restriction or Limiting Of Forward
Passes May BE Subject OF Dis
CusSton of Grid Game,

New Haven. Jan. Z R-Two
possible changes in football rules
for next season are discussed by
William s. Langford, secretary of
the football rules committee, in an
interview published in the yale
Daily News yesterday There might
be some discuss. about tho re-
strictlnG or liL2.ng OF the forward
pass. ne said, and the point after
touchdown ruling probably will be
brought up at the committee meet
ing for revision.
Mr.. Langford does not believe the
football season can be shortened any
more than at present and expresses
the opinion that the Big Three
agreement not to start practice until
September Is is dangerous. Teams
ar" played, he points out. which
have four weeks training, while
those bound by the agreement have
but two.
The cash value being placed on
football by The betting which is so
generally being carried on by the
alumni Of the various colleges and
universities. is criticized by the
rules committee secretary, who char
'acterizcs the worst feature Of foot
ball at the present time az the de-
m;nd for victory"