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New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

Egan, was shaken up and his legs
 were painfully lacerated. He was
 taken to his home, where it was
 found his injuries are not serious | In his report to the police. Dehm
 said he was driving west on Hart street and was about to turn north into Griswold, when Egan's car, go- ling east on Hart street, reached the corner. Both drivers tried to avoid the collision.
 Anthony Tanukus of 4o4 Church street reported to the police yester- day that as he was driving west on Whiting street, a car going at the rate of about 35 miles an hour. north on Maple street, struck his car and damaged the left rear fender. yes terday. -'our boys in the other car were very abusive, he said. An in vestigation is being made, Tanukus having taken the number of the car. which indicates that it is owned by Edward Adams of 1S1 Maple street.
 A light delivery truck owned by M. P. Doherty, Arch street grocer. and driven by Frank Meehan Of Buell. street, skidded and struck q car driven by Fred R. Coonan Of ? Charter Oak avenue. Hartford, as the latter was drawing away from the curb at Main and Glen streets. Saturday forenoon. Officer Hanford Dart reported. The rear left fender on the Hartford mans car was dam- aged and the front right fender on the truck was dented. Meehan told the officer he applied the brakes as the other car was leaving the curb and the icy condition of the pave ment caused the truck to skid.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
ON POLICE BL,orTER

The janitor at the Washington School notified the police at 6:3O last evening that boys ran out of the building when he entered.
 William Denberg of 2O2 Dix street reported the theft of a water indi- cator from his automobile in the rear of the Strand theater.
 Officer Wagner took a rifle from q Glen street boy and gave him a warning, on complaint by James O'Brien of 166 Glen street that his son had been shot in the face.
 The police were asked to be on the lookout for Bartholomew Soh of ?6 Lafayette street, rear, who es- capped from the institute for the blind. in Hartford. Saturday.
 David Beloin of 1ee Lyon street reported that his automobile struck the traffic standard at Main and East Main streets about 6 o'clock Saturday evening.
 William Abctz of 1s4 Curtis street reported the theft of a tire. rim and tube from his car. which was parked on Beaver street.
 Louis F. Roy of II Race street, Bristol, reported the theft of robe from his car, which was parked on Lake street.
 Frances Kya of IS Orange street reported to Manager Clarence Lan- pher of the National Guards basket ball team. the theft of a coat from the ladies' dressing room at the State Armory Saturday night.
 An electric light wire on South street. near East, was blown down during the storm, the police were notified.
 Carl Nord of 425 West Main street reported to Officer John Lie bier the theft of a tire and rim from his car, in front of g Linwood street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
A HIGH SCHOOL ROOTER
 PAR EXCELLENCE

One is more than tempted to doff one's hat to William Fleischer, star rooter for the New Britain high school football team. Perhaps a con- sideration of this sterling alumnus is a trifle belated, but on the other hand, a tribute that is deserving is never too late.
 It has come to the attention of this writer that MT. Fleischer, who was graduated from the local high school in 1898, has never missed a game between New Britain and Hartford in F years. When the an- nual fracas takes place he is the most excited man in town, and after the recent victory treated the entire team to a banquet. What more could one ask as regards enthusiasm?
 That is taking an interest in the school that few can come within miles of approaching. Roofing for New Britain high athletics must be one of the main hobbies of this gentleman; and needless to add, 1t is a splendid way to keep one's self young. Long may he be the cham pion rooter in these parts!
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

partment a hard wrestle. The fire was in the center of the store. The officers were assisted by the man. ager, Theodore Dujik.
 The assessors report that only two persons in New Britain are raising poultry as a business. The raising of turkeys has almost disappeared, and a flock of them is a rare sight nowadays.
 A group of business men of both parties were discussing municipal politics few days ago in one of the citys public resorts. It appears that there is a growing sentiment for the nomination of George F. Spear for mayor. his activity as president of the Disbursements association having made him many friends who believe him capapble of running city af- fairs. Senator Sloper is also men, toned, he having a knowledge of New Britain and it's problems; Representative Attwood's name was brought in, as was that of Alder man Orson Curtis, whose name is a pseudonym for all that is stren- uous in municipal political life. It has heretofore been the policy to conciliate the German element by giving them the nomination for auditor, but now it is thought this office will go to George F. Spear, who has done such good work in strengthening out the city books. It is not likely there will be much strife over the democratic nomina- ton for mayor. The party is too much in the minority for that.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
25 Fears Ago Today

The thermometer this morning registered below zero, making the third morning in succession with the temperature below the zero point. This is the earliest zero weather since 1882.
 The New Britain Stars went to Meriden Saturday morning and de- feated the Meriden Y. NJ. c. A. team with little difficulty, 26 to 6. The New Britain team lined up with Slater, Elmore, Hart, Teich and Ol- colt.
 The A, T. T. whist club met last evening at the home of Miss Rose Mulligan on Main street. Prizes were won by Miss Edith Young, Bert Mercy and William E. Young.
 Denis keefe's resignation as sub stitute at Engine House No. l was accepted by the fire board last night, and William J. Burke was appointed in his place.
 The government is now consider ing issuing q three-cent piece with a hole in the middle to enable it to be told easily from the nickel.
 Louis Quinn is laid up at his home as the result of kick from q horse.
 Officers Grace and English put out fire in the building occupied by E. ?. Emmons' pant shop last eve ming which if left alone a few min utes longer would have been big one and undoubtedly given the de-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
INCREASING FIRE COSTS

Building new city fire stations costs money; to maintain them in the long run costs even more.
 The city is discovering this fol- lowing the virtual completon" of the new Belvidere fire station, with the result that ten new firemen will need to be apponted.
 This really is nothing for the city to worry about. The new fire sta- ton and It's personnel, although on the face of things an expensive addi- ton to the city's equipment, will keep down the cost of fire insurance, thus saving citizens more than the cost of the new station and its maintenance.
 It will also insure less loss in case of fire through the fact that equip ment and firemen can be upon the scene quicker in such sections as Belvidere.
 A fully adequate fire department spells economy.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
WITHHOLDING AUTO REGISTRATIONS

The state motor vehicle depart ment is eminently justified in con- sidering the withdrawal of automo- bile registrations of those who are consistently convicted of driving under the influence of alcoholic drinks, those who drive with dan- gerous recklessness,S or those who flee from the scene after figuring in an accident,
 There are some so-caled drivers in the state who are not entitled gthe privilege; they should not only possess no licenses, but be denied the privilege of possessing a regis tered car
 To drive an automobile over the public highways .g a privilege, not an inherent right The state has
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
this session. It is the most important matter before the House.
POOR ECONOMY TO DENY HOSPITALS

The wrong sort of economy is the sort which seeks to deny to hospi- tals serving the public sufficient money to serve the public at an economical price.
 That is the situation in which the New Britain General hospital finds itself.
 Two years ago an economical minded legislature, obeying the whip-lash of an economical minded political organization. refused re- quests for increased grants to cer- tain public-ser Connecticut in- stitutions, including the New Brit ain hospital.
 The local hospital has 220 beds, yet receives no more money from the state than it did when it con- tained only 90 beds.
 A hospital should not be forced to operate upon soak the patients" policy. Many unfortunates who are forced to undergo treatment in such institutions are unable to meet the obligations incurred. This is not their fault, merely their misfortune.
 A growing need of the times is medical attention that does not force the average man into debt. In the cases of some people the savings of several years can disappear after a term in hospital.
 Such costs should be more equit- ably divided among the public as a whole, and the way to do that is through taxation which provides enough funds to apply to hospitals.
 If the main conception of party legislation is to keep down taxes for political effect such public insti- tutions as hospitals are the losers, and through them the public.
 If the entire cost of operating a hospital Is to be loaded upon the comparatively few who must un- dergo treatment in them individual ism is run riot. It would be just as logical to run the edcationaI system in the same manner, loading the costs only upon such parents as hap pen to have children of school age.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
LAME DUCK CONGRESS BEGINS DUCKING

Today the short session of Con- gress opens. It is the Tame duck" session, being composed in spots of members who ran for reelection but were defeated, but whose suc- cessors will not take office until December, 1927-unless President Coolidge calls special session March 4, which he will try to avoid.
 The system of delay before newly elected members take their seats is a remnant of the early days of the Republic. The lame duck session originally was not expected to do more than pass appropriations to run the government.
 The lame- duck short session has positive evils. It is somewhat ire sponsible. Members whose terms are to expire have one last fling with legislation and naturally do not feel they have anything 10 lose if they lose their sense Of logic in connec- ton with the passage of laws. They feel they cannot lose anything more than they have already lost.
 The Norris amendment to the Constitution would do away with these lame-duck sessions. Officials would take office January 1 after the fall elections. That is logical.
 The Norris amendment passed the Senate with only two votes opposed; it can pass the House quite as easily If the Republican leaders put it to vote. Its passage and adoption by the states would eliminate 13 months between the election and the time the newly elected take office, would prevent the usual jam of leg islation at the close of short sessions, and would allow Congress to do it's work more promptly. more eff oiently, and stick to the task until all important matters are attended To- The amendment should pass at
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
A WHITE DECEMBER
BLINKS THE EYES

It remains to be seen how much of . nuisance the snowfall is to be tn the city and environs, but if it re- mains true to form, true to the eX perienca of former times, it's pres ence will not be what the poets call an unmixed blessing. A blanket of snow in the rural districts provides . picture for an artists eye; but in the city, what visitation of nature except it be a tornado-can pro- duce more Reorganization and in convenience in as short a space of time? Nor be productive of so many of the minor ills accompanying wet feet and chills?
 4 snowfall such as we have just experienced offers serious ,npedi- ment to automobiles; there are fewer contributing to traffic prob lens just now than when the ground Is free of mush. Wise motor own CTS apparently know when to let we'll enough alone, and thousands suddenly realize that the street cars, the busses and the trains exist to some purpose.
 The transportation companies are placed upon their mettle at such time, and If they waver seriously in their schedules criticisms will come unmindful of the added difficulties under which they are laboring. For this reason the equipment needed to keep the tracks clear of snow is kept well oiled and ready for the emergency. Scarcely had a few inches of "the beautiful" fallen when the snowplows were whirring along, depositing their burdens beside the tracks,. there to form the nucleus of another nuisance later on. Dumping heaps Of snow between street car tracks and the curbs is one of our modern quick action methods that leaves much to be desired.
 It Is a pleasure to note that the state highway snow removal system really opened up the roads promptly. Unlike some other years the snow blows and all the necessary men were ready for the assault at a mo- ment's notice. The state snow re- glory for their splendid work.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

creased resistance to the flow of blood from the heart.
 Q. Was the plan of Washington copied from some other city and what building was the model for the White House? A. The plan of Washington was originally made by L'Enfant and was not copied from any other city. The White House was modelled on the country seat Of the Duke of Leinster. near Dublin.
 Q. How are cranberries grown?
 A. In the improved culture of cranberries, natural swamps or bogs are selected which can be drained by open ditches and flooded when desired. The native moss and swamp growth are removed and the peat covered 3 to 4 inches deep with sand The vines are planted about 14 inches apart, cuttings to 8 inches in length being used. The sand keeps down the weeds. makes culti- vation easy, and helps retain the moisture in the soil. Additional sandings are given every four or five years which keep the vines short and close.
 Q. What does it mean to bolt your food?
 A. It means to swallow hurried Iy without proper mastication.
 Sc p1 Election?
 A. In November 1928. The next President will be inaugurated March 4, 1929.
 c. What is the value of a United States silver dollar dated 1799, fil- let head, 5 stars to right of bust?
 A. From s1.75 to s2.50. With 6 stars to right of bust the value is from s1.35 to s2.50.
 o. Why do we get so little heat and light from the stars?
 A. Because they are at such enormous distances from the earth.
 o. On what date did January l of the year A. D. fall?
 A. Saturday by the Julian cal endar.
 Q. What is the nationality and of the name "Bayes'?
 A. It Is English (Cambridge) and means those who live by the bay or pool.
 Q. Has an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court ever been -m- peached?
 A. Yes, Samuel Chase was im- peached in 1894 for misconduct at trials of persons charged with breach of the Sedition Law; trial 30, 1894, to March l, 1905. Verdict, acquittal.
 Q. How may the taste of fish be removed from steel knives and forks?
 A. By rubbing them with fresh orange or lemon peel.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Dec. 6.--Forecast for Southern New England; Fair, con- tinued cold tonight; Tuesday in- creasine cloudiness, not so cold; strong northwest winds this after noon and tonight, diminishing Tues day.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and continued cold tonight: Tuesday increasing cloudiness and not so cold; strong north and north west winds this afternoon, dimin- ishing by tonight.
 Conditions: The storm of yes terday has passed northeastward and q large area of high pressure overspreads the country from the western plains states eastward to the north Atlantic coast. Tempera- lures below zero prevail in the northern Mississippi valley, the northern lake region and Ontario. Snow was reported from the upper and eastern lake region and throughout the middle Atlantic and Now England states. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in tempera- ture.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
ANNA CHRISTIE A Fun Shop Drama of the surging
(In Three Acts) Py Jerome F. Merrall

Sea
 (In Three Acts)
 By Jerome F. Merrall tAnna Christie is lying in the bed in the ships cabin. The voice of her father, the Captain, and that of Sailor drift in through a porthole.) Captain: lift up the top sheet and spanker.'
 Sailor: Aye. aye; sir" Anna Dumping out of bed and seizing a pistol): Tt anybody dares to lay a hand on me I'll shoot!"
 Act 2 (The deck of the ship. Two sailors talking.) First Sailor: "The chickens es- capped"
 Second Sailor: You mean Anna?' First Sailor: 'Yes." Second Sailor: You should have put her in the hold and locked the hatches on her"
 First Sailor: "Ycs, it just goes to show you you shouldn't count your chickens before they're hatched."
 Act (The Cabin. Anna has returned and there is a joyous reunion.) Anna: "Now, let's sing a sea song" Sailor: T don't know any sea songs"
 Anna: Sure; the one about the fo'c'sle."
 Sailor: I don't know any songs about the fo'c'sle.'
 Anna: Sure, you do. mean The Old Fo'c'sle Miss You When You're Gone.'"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
UNPROVEN, UNSOLVED; BUT MYSTERY REMAINS

It took 1000,0 900 words of special telegrams over the wires of one telegraph company, probably a large number over the wires of another company, and voluminous reports over the special wires of three press associations to tell the country all the details of the evidence in con- nection with the late Hall- Mills mur- der trial. More words went over the wires about this trial than any in history. The total of words sent out during the noted Thaw trial of generation ago pales into signifi- canoe.
 Cases combining the manifold ele- ments of mystery, position of those involved, and the peculiar love ele- ment-if 1t may be so called-are extremely rare. It was these, not the fact that two persons were mur- dered, that elicited the widespread interest.
 There are some persons in the country, readers of newspapers, who paid scant attention to this murder trial, as they do to all others. But they are scant minority, relatively speaking. The average human be- ing has big bump of curiosity on his cranium, and when minister of the gospel is found murdered with a choir singer he cannot help him. self in the thinking of thoughts, making mental surmises, and then endeavoring to learn. through fol- lowing the evidence at the trial, whether he is right in what he thinks.
 In the Hall-Mills case there Vas a flop from the time Willie Stevens gave his testimony. The prosecution signally failed to prove murder con- mitted by the defendants. Somebody murdered the couple who were found dead, but 1t is just as pos Sible for some other persOns to have committed the crime as members of the minister's family: that, at least, was the inevitable reaction from the evidence.
 In some communities there are a species of snooping avengers of con- ditions of which they do not ap- prove. They have been known to commit crimes in the name of righteousness. It is possible the same thing occurred in New Jersey. That is the only reasonable explana- ton left. As as matter of fact, it was a reasonable conclusion from the start, only it did not possess the dramatic possibilities of the other hypothesis
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

authority to dney the privilege to all those who are unworthy to pos- sess 1t, or who consistently endanger the lives of others by their reckless ness. The automobile driver has no rights whatever that the state can- not withhold. And there is no logical reason why the state should not be at much more pains than it has been in connection with drivers who abuse the liberal privileges granted by the state.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
A SWEET SONG ENDS

"A singer of mef1t in a community is local celebrity, an asset and a blessing to his fellow citizens. Some attain nationwide prominence, others shine in more restricted sphere. Morris F. Hoglund was one of the latter. The handsome tribute paid to his memory at the First church yesterday reflected the high esteem in which he was held, an esteem shared in New Britain by all who had come into contact with him hearing his rare fine voice.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

Q. When did President Polk die and where is he buried?
 A. He died June Is, 1S49, and was buried in a tomb in the yard of the Polk Mansion. On Septem- Der 19, 1893 his remains and those of his wife were removed from the tomb and buried in the grounds at the State Capitol at Nashville, Ten nessee.
 Q. Is the former German Kais- CT a Mason?
 A. No.
 Q. When did the United States resume diplomatic relations with Mexico? ....
 A. Early in September 1923. General Alvaro Obregon was Pres ident of Mexico at the time.
 o. Has anyone succeeded in sending a rocket to the moon?
 A. Professor Robert H. Goddard Of Clark University Worcester, Mass, for a number of years. has been working on the idea of a rock ct which can be propelled outside the predominating gravitational field of the earth which might reach the moon. His present effort, however, is merely to construct a small rocket to explore the upper atmosphere of the earth.
 o. Who were in the cast of "The Keeper of the Bees?'
 A. Robert Frazer, Josef Swick- ard, Martha Mattox, Clara Bow, Alyce Mills, Gene Stratton, Joe Cop pa, Ainse Charland, Billy Osborne.
 Q. What is the home address of Rafael Sabatini?
 A. 27 Fitzjohn's Avenue, N. w.. 5, London, England.
 c. Was Faust a living person or merely fictional character in Gounod's opera? ..
 A. Johann Faust was a German charlatan, astrologer, and soothsay- CT, supposed to have lived in the first half of the 1th century and to have performed marvels by the aid of the devil and to have been car ried away by him at his death. Philip Begardi. a physician, men, tions such a person in his Index sanitatis published at Worms. Ger many, in 15S9. .....
 o. What kind of wood is used in making violins? ...
 A. The breast is always made of pine. It may be of one thickness but frequently is thick CT at the center. The back, sides, neck and head are almost invariably made of maple or sycamore, al though occasionally beech and birch are used.
 Q. Is Armistice Day observed in Germany?
 A. No. Constitution Day. how ever, occurs August II and is Ma tional Holiday observed to com memorate the adoption of the new constitution.
 Q. What Is the meaning Of the name Phyllis?
 A. It is from the German and means Green Bough."
 Q. What causes high blood pres sure?
 A. Contraction of the muscular walls of the arteries, causing in
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

Virtue always triumphs. The same wind that frisks skirts about fills naughty eyes with dust.
 Life must have wonderful kick for those who are so good that al- most everything seems wicked.
 There have been candidates for the big job who didn't possess re- ligion enough to embarrass any body.
 Get a stenographer. If she can't spell and you don't know the differ once., people who get your letters will blame 1t on her.
 Nature is like that In everything. Nearly all of the poison plants that are "bad for you" are brightly col ored and attractive.
 Correct this sentence: I've had two new frocks for three days" said she, land haven't yet shown them to my girl friends" Copyright, 1926. Publishers Syndi-
 cate.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
AUTOS IN COLLISION
 AT HART-GRISWOLD SITS.
Stanley Levy, 18, of Harrison Street, Painfully but Not Seriously Hurt in Crash.

Automobiles driven by Frank H. Egan of 73 Brooklawn street and Charles r. Dehm of AS Griswold street, collided at 11:20 o'clock Sat urday night at the corner of Hart and Griswold streets, breaking the front left wheel, left headlight. fem fer and running board on Egan's car, and bending the front lenders on Dehm's car. Dehm agreed to set tie for the damage to the other car, according to the police report.
 Stanley Levy, aged 16, of 19 Har- rison street. who was riding with