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New Britain herald., 1926-12-24
MOTOR BUS LINES
 EXCEED RAILROADS
S52,S0O Miles Are Routed in
 This Country

Washington, Dec. 24 ED - The motor bus which has sprung up in the past few years as a factor in transportation, has surpassed the railroads of the country in mileage.
 The interstate commerce com mission, in q preliminary report to- day on it's investigation into the situation with a vew to making recommendations to congress, listed 22,36S busses in operation as com- mon carriers in line and terminal service, with the line routes over which are carried passengers and goods totaling S5o.SO0 miles. This is considerably greater than the mileage credited to all the railways of the country.
 No mention was made in the re- port as to the possible need Of regulatory legislation, the commits sion evidently deferring it's recom- mendations until all answers to it's bus and truck questionnaire are in. It's report today was based cGly on replies from 164 of the 176 class one line haul railroads whose an- swers dealt with bus operation by the roads and their subsidiaries and by motor transport companies and individuals in close proximity to their lines.
 While the railroads themselves have gone into the field of motor bus service, the commission found that only 5o2 busses were being operated by the roads and their subsidiaries in line service with mileage Of 6,S3S. while three busses were being operated by as many roads in terminal service. A total of 20,352 busses with & mileage of 345,962 were found to be operated by motor transport companies and individuals in line service, while l.511 were being used by them in terminal business.
 In addition, the commission found 45,417 motor trucks being operated in line and terminal serv- ice for the exclusive transportation of goods. Their mileage was given as 611.921.
 Railroads also were an insignif- cant factor in truck operation. the commission listing only g roads and subsidiaries as operators of S1 trucks in both terminal and line service. Motor transport companies and individuals operated 43,4S2 in line and 1904 in terminal service.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24

ton. The name implies the whole
 body of people and is more de-
 scriptive of the republican form of
 government than the word state. , c. Which state has the greater
 annual snowfall New York or Wis l consin?
 A. New York has an average an-
 nual snowfall of s4 inches and Wis consin has 34 inches. c. Who were the originators of the game of pinochle? , A. It usually is regarded as a German game, but J. Howard Cady | in his book on the subject says that the game originated among German settlers in America, and that there is no account of it in any early German work on games. He claims the game first saw light in this country and speaks of 1t as Ger American" game.
 0. Where Is Athabascaa A. It is a district of the North west Territories of Canada. situated between 55 and so North Latitude and 100 and 12o West Longitude. It is bounded onathe west by British Columbia and the area is c51, 300 square miles. The chief settlement is Duvegan.
 o. What is the meaning of the word Philathea?
 A. It is from two Greek words,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ r 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 a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confidential.-Edit
 Q. How old vas Noah Webster when his dictionary was published? |?
 A. The American Dictionary of the English language was first published in 1928 when he was 70 years old.
 Q, What is the weight of the largest ruby?
 A. Among the larger rubies may be mentioned two belonging to the King of Bishenpur in India which weigh 50 3-4 and r Is carats re- spectively. The largest ruby known is one from Tibet weighing 2,000 carats. but it is not Of first quality.
 Q. What is the past tense of the verb "to light?
 A. Either "lighted' or Tit"
 Q. What is pony skim?
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24

A. It comes from the Russian pony. a member of the horse family that is native in the lower Volga region and the Siberian steppes. The hair is thick and more furry than the ordinary American horse. The colors are chiefly black or brown.
 c. How many states have cities or towns named Helena?
 A. Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Montana, New York. Ohio, South Carolina, Texas. California, Michigan, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
 Q. What does "syzygy" mean?
 A. It is from the Greek and means yoked or paired and pertains to a linear relation--that is to a palynomial linear in the yariables.
 Q. Who wrote Heaven lies about us in our infancy"?
 A. Wadsworth. in 'Intimations of Immortality"
 c. Is there any life on the moon?
 X. The moon is a dead world, without life of any kind, according to most authorities. A few astrono- mers think that there may be in low spots on the moon trace of atmosphere and possibly a very low form of vegetable life, but there is no direct evidence that such exists.
 Q. Does the Vatican maintain a standing army?
 A. A very small one called the Swiss Guard"
 Q. How many were killed in the Battle of Waterloo?
 A. The exact losses of the two armies are undetermined. The French probably lost about 31.ooo in killed, wounded and missing. or ficial returns for the allies state thei losses at 22.i2S.
 c. What states are called Con- monwealth, and is there a distinc. ton between that term and the word State?
 A. Massachusetts. Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky use Com- monwealth as tho official designa-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24
New State Hospital

New Haven, Dec. 24 R-The main item in the sS,500, 900 building program which the commission on state institutions expects to recom- mend to the incoming general as- sembly, is new insane asylum to be erected in the southwestern part of the state, possibly Bridgeport, it was learned here last night.
 The second largest amount of the ss,5o0,000 would permit an enlarge ment at the Mansfield State Train ing school and hospital. An addi- ton 10 the Connecticut State Farm for Women at Mantle is another i'm portant item in the proposed plan.
 To Cost S7,OOO,O 900 ...
 Tho greatest need, it was pointed out. is the proposed insane asylum which would ultimately cost s7,oO0,- 900 and provide 1000 beds. The in- stitutions would open with 1000 beds.
 The present insane asylums are situated in the eastern part of the state. necessitating hardship on those living In the southern part of tho state who visit relatives at them. 1t was declared. They are greatly overcrowded. The proposed asylum would eventually accom- modate as many as the Norwich in- stitution which holds 2,ooo.
 The commission has been work Ing on the proposed program since August, 1925.
 Money On Hand
 Attention was called by Governor Trumbull to the present sound financial condition of the state, par ticularly as regards the surplus Of about :2,000, 900. He declared him. self emphatically against any raids being made on the surplus and ad- vocated establishment of q reserve fund. upon which the state might fall back in the event that at some future time its receipts do not come up to expectations
 Letting it be known that he is not adverse to expansion Of state insti- tutions so long as there Is money to pay for such extension. the governor said that no committee report will 'go by me unless it's budget is bal anced." He made plain his con- hlence that "Connecticut is not going to adopt any unsound meth ods" in working out it's financial problems.
 The victory dinner had been long delayed so that it might be held at
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24
8 MILLIONS FOR
 HOSPITAL NEEDS Trumbul Explains Proposed
 Legislation

Shelton, Dec. 24 RSA building program of sS.5oo,ooo for humane institutions will be recommended 10 the incoming general assembly by the commission on state institutions
 1t was disclosed by Governor Trum- bull last night, in an address at the victory dinner of the Huntington re- publican club here. The recom- mendations represent a plan for capital expenditures over d period Of 10 years, and if they are accept ed. Connecticut must find new sources Of revenue, or must curtail it's expenditures in other lines, he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24
GRANGE'S KNEE INJURED

Waco. Texas, Dec A CPl-An in- jury to Red Oranges knee has caused the postponement of q Christmas Day football game here between Oranges Yankees and George Wilson's Wildcats. It is be- lievcd. however. that Grange will be in condition to play at San An tonic Sunday. The two teams left for San Antonio last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-24

time when Governor Trumbull would be able to attend. Hunting ton comprises the third ward of the city of Shelton and Mrs. John B. Russ, president of the club and member Of the republican national committee, was toastmaster.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
up lists of appointments for con-
firmation by the Senate

up lists of appointments for con-
firmation by the Senate
It is doubtful that agricultural
Legislation will pass at this ses-
sion. Reports received this week
show that the anticipated alliance
of the farm group on the Republi-
can side with the Southern delega-
ton has fallen short. It was ex-
pected that the depression in the
South, due to the cotton crop,
would bring about a united drive
lures of the McNary-Haugen farm
for the adoption of the main fea-
bill. 1t is said that the compul-
sorry cooperative features of this
bill are resented by Southern
planters and political deals are off.
With the orgy of investigations
in the campaign expenditure be-
coming more unrestrained little is
heard of the World Court issue,
which played such an important
part in the deliberations of the
first session of the present Con-
gress. If the Senate spends all
its time investigating qualifications
of it's members, it will have no
time for the nations business.
The radio legislation squabble
shows no signs of clearing. The
struggle for control of the air con-
tinues to grow, and fear is felt as
to the political outcome of temper
airy radio legislation, which would
give electrical monopolies {. foot
hold in the radio field. The Muscle
Shoals power and fertilizer pro-
ject is again before Congress for
consideration. The chances of
having the matter settled at this
session are decidedly slim. The So
called independent groups" of
power organizations and yhe a:ieg-
ed combine of the larger electrical
interests have locked horns and
Congress will probably adjourn
without settling the issues AT stake.
= The chairman. Af the commuters
IN charge of the Senate and House
Office Buildings are hard pressed
these days by demands for changes
in office space. Many newcomers
to Washington are shocked and dis
appointed to learn that the choice
rooms occupied by. their predeces-
sors are not a part of their politi-
cal Inheritance. AS in it's. other,
activities, Congress assigns rooms
based, upon: seniority and commit
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
sAUK CENTRE HERALD

certain men for the, Presidency
Every native-born American school
boy, at some time or another, en-
tertains the hope that some day
he will be selected for the distinc-
ton, and the fond parents usually
encourage the desire. The pas
sage of years, however, brings a
realization that the childish am
bition has one chance in 117,000,-
600 of naturalization.
Just now some profess to detect
in farm relief activities IF Frank
o. Lowden, former governor of
Illinois, a deliberate design to rro-
vide him with a background for
fostering his presidential candi-
daley in 1926. The same is claim
ed of Secretary of Commerce Hoo
yer, in his support of business or
PLANTATIONS. Likewise, every
speech of prolnlnent Senator is
carefully scrutinized in an effort
to discover the beginning of a pres
idential "boom. It is also true
that whenever a private citizen,
whose record is considered envia-
BILE, and his personal integrity un-
questionable, the tide changes as
he is mentioned or groomed for
public office. Faults which had
never been noted previously are
considered glaring, rs his candi.
dacy reaches impressive proper
tions. Examine the records of
men now in public office and you
will be convinced.
The general legislative situation
is confusing to observe. Claim is
made that the three months re-
manning of the Sixty-ninth Con-
gress are to short to accomplish
much IN the way of Important law
making. There is too much diver
sion provided by the lame duck
members. of Congress. } It may be.
explained that this term is used ito
describe Senators or congressman
who have failed to be re-efected1
by their constituency.>Maay of
these menlare reluctant to leaving
the no,;tical world. and often bar
gain with party leaders for patron
age such as appointments: to Fed
eral commissions, and in the case
of certain Senators assignments to
posts are sought. That
is given as the reason, why Mr..
Coolidge has been tardy in sending
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
Council Proceedings
Special Meeting

Special meeting of the common
Council of the City of Sank Cen
tire held Friday, November 18th at
7:30 p. M. with all the members
in attendance.
The call was read which stated
the object of the meeting to be for
the purpose of considering appli-
cation for a dance permit.
The Clerk presented and read
the application of Maude Knapp
and Theresa Botz for a permit to
conduct a Public Dance in the
Community Club room on Novem-
Der 18th. This was properly at
tested by two freeholders of good
standing and on motion of Alder
man F. S. Pangburn the applica-
ton was, granted and the Mayor
and Clerk were instructed to issue
the permit as applied for.
The meeting adjourned.
]. F. Cooper, City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
Washington Letter

washington, Dec. 15-Ambition
of men for high political office
contributes more than any factor
1s~tumoil in Congress. If lit
were possible to capture the num-
erous presidential bees" that are
being released by fond friends and
control the ''lame ducks" i would
then be possible to enact legisla-
ton which is highly desirable and
.nscessary for the public go d. Il,
is almost impossible to start a dis
cussiQp @lon major legislation with
out having the subject hopelessly
entangled with the ambitions Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
Regular Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council of the City of
Sank Centre held Dec. 1st, 1926
at 1880 P. M. with all the men,
bers present save Alderman Sal
mond.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
The Clerk reported having
drawn Orders No. 3719 ito No.
1925 inclusive in payment of the
regular pay roll and fixed charges.
The following bills were audited
and allowed in full viz.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
Report Of Water, Light and Power Commission
Special Meeting

Special meeting of the Water, Light Power Commission
November H. 1926 with Commissioner OGara absent The
the meeting the discussion of of the dam
for pumping water and the question whether this
could be done without conflicting with the contract with the ST.
Cloud Attorney was present
yised Commission the point
the Central Minnesota Power Milling Company,
zion taken.
Adjournment.
V. T. CONKIIN Secretary.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16

The Clerk was Instructed to
draw two orders of $125. 90 each
in favor of Captain Roy l.. Scott
payable March LIST, 1927 being in
payment of Appropriation for
Armory Maintenance due on that
date, -
The meeting adjourned.
j. F.. Cooper, City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16

bee service. The newcomers are
likewise attempting to frso off
all the Federal appointments as
patronage. y Sometimes the stu
alton is extremely difficult to
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
v. T. CoNKLIN, Secretary.

Regular Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of
mission with all members in attendance Dec g. 1926 After the
calling order of the meeting by President the
eang and approval of the minutes of the last meetings the fo
lowing bills read and ordered paid:
Iipht Power Fund
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16

meet as these pledges for political
rewards exceed the jobs available
in Washington official life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-12-16
Waterworks Fund

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Evening star., 1926-09-21
'QU|LL AND SCROLL
SOCIETY TO MEET
High School Journalists of
Many States to Hold First
Convention.
By the Associated Press.

IOWA CITY. Iowa. September 2l.-
High school journalists. delegates
from more than 90 chapters of
Quill and Scroll, national honorary
society. recently organized. will meet
in first annual convention here Oc-
tober To-
Chapters as far East as Raleigh.
y. C.. as far South as Phoenix. Ariz.,
as far West as Great Falls. Mont.
and as far North as Minneapolis
Mimi. will be represented in the con
vention.
George II. Gallup of the University
of Iowa School of Journalism. spon-
sor for the new organization. and
its national secretary and trea
announces several contests To deter
mine national championships in vari-
GUS fields of newspaper work. The
contests are in news writing. editorial
work, newspaper technology. copy
reading. headline writing and adver-
tising copy work.
The delegates will edit and publish
one issue of the Daily Iowan. a stu
dent newspaper of the University Of
Iowa.
A feature of the convention will
be the enactment of mysterious
crime under direction of the psv-
cholOgy department OF the University Y
of Iowa. Designed as a test for nose
for news" the experiment offers op-
portunity to reveal facts offering the
best solution TO the crime"
Round table discussion conducted
by Journalists and teachers of ma
tional reputation will augment the
program.
Evening star., 1926-09-21

Trustees Sale of Valuable Two
Story and Cellar Brick Dwell
ing, No. 3911 Georgia Avenue
NV, with Garage In rear.

BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust, dated
July 6, 1925. and recorded August q. 1925.
Instrument No. II among the land records
of the District of Columbia. and at the re-
quest Of the party secured thereby. the un-
dersigned surviving trustee will offer for sale
by public auction. i'll front of the premises.
ON THURSDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1926, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
ises, situate in the District of Columbia. to
wit: Lots ~ and 76 in Samuel Milwits sub
division of lots in block 21, 'Petworth Ad-
dition to the City of Washington" as per
plat recorded in Liber SO. folio SO. of the
records of the Office of the surveyor of the
District of Columbia, subject to certain COW
enants of record and subject to certain right
of way over part of said lot "a. which will
be made known at time of sale. 49,
Terms of sale: The above property will
he sold subject to prior deed of trust. par
ticulars of which will be made known at
time of sale: balance $ 900 cash. the re-
mainder in $50 monthly installnents. in
clutiing interest at GA e, secured by sri'-
Ond deed of trust upon the property. sold.
or all cash over trust at option of pur-
chaser. A deposit of $500 required of pur-
chaser. at time Of sale. All conyeyancing.
recording and nOtarial fees at cost of pur-
chaser. Terms OF sale to, be complied with
within thirty days from day of sale, other
wise the surviving trustee reserves the right
10 resell the property at the risk and cost
of the. defaulting purchaser, after five days
advertisement of such resale i'll some news
paper published in the city of Washington
d. c. -
4.N St1
Evening star., 1926-09-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
FRANK n. ESSEN,

FIRST MORTGAGE SERIAL BONDS
Notice Of redemption-Sot,ce is ,,ise hereby
dated i i"a April ip15 Is. 1875. and secured by deed
Of trust dated April l2 le1s and md. resorded
Samuel j, Henry. trustee, as security for
said bonds the following desSribed rSa reai
north north 10 feet front by. ,fuil depth .of
lot seven ~ al OF lot elSht @ Is, ana tne me
square two hundred and forty one t24l az
per plat recorded in Liher B. folio lS7
of the records of the Office OF the surveyor
all buildings and improvements OF every kind
and description now erected or hereafter TO
be ereSsd S m sad deed trust
payment and redemption, and will be paid on
said bonds and the deed of trust securing the
same. The undersigned, present owner OF the
property securing said bonds. Will deposit
18Th day OF October. 1926. sum of money
sufficient to pay all said outstanding and
unpaid bonds Of the above issue at 10:e
unpaid interest on said bonds from the date
of the last payment Of said interest to said
October IS. 1929, and plus the United States
are hereby notified to present all said bonds
Of ofa The fae F. f. Smith SO
street northwest. Washington. d. c.. on the
said 18th day Of October. 1925. at which
fanre sney 10 present en said bonds for
The specific bonds covered BY this. notice
$500 So 81 90 eseT mat%rng April 70 iisse ls Nos tS
~ to 9a; IN, inclusive for 100000 each.
maturing ApsSl psisnedD nS 10 louise CARRY.
Present Owner OF Property
Evening star., 1926-09-21
ADAM A. wEsCHLER son. Auctioneers.
Guardianship Sale of Brick
Dwellings, No. 5l3 M Street
NE. and Nos. 1728-1730 Mon
tello Ave. NE.

BY virtue OF a decree OF the supreme
Court OF the district Of Columbia holding a
Probate Court IN re guardIansmp or J9hn
Cierhold et al, minors. No. / Z 80 the Under
sIgped Will offer tor sale by pElrlS s4Ctio1.
IN fropt of the premises, on WEDNESDAl
THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF SEPT I'M,
BER. 1925. the following described land and
premises, situate IN the District OF ColUmola'
AT FOUR THIRTY PM
Lot Ss IN square S"9. improved hy Two
story brick dwelling No. 5l3 NJ ST. ne
AT FIVE O'CLOCK p
Lots Is and l6 IN square 4O33. improved
by two story brick dwellings. Noe, i1"S and
1880 Montello ave. ne.
Terms of sale: One-thlri OF the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash. me balance i'll two
equal instaiinents represented by the prom
iseory notes of the pure Ghasrr. pat = 1ie IA one
and two wears. With interest AZ = reT cent
per annunl from GsN Of sale, payaoNe sem:-
annually, secured ny deed "f tsUst unon the
property sold or al cash az option OF pGr-
chaser A deposit OF 5000 ON eaeh lot re-
,utlired of purchaser at time of sale All con
j. eyancing recording and notarIal fefs al cost
OF purchaser. Terms ut sale 10 be complied
with within thirty days from day OF sale.
otherwise tbs undersigned reserves the rignt
TO resell the property at the rlsk aud cost OF
the defaulting purchaser. after nve DAYS ad-
xertisement OF such resale IN some news
paper published In the city or washington.
b. c. ruo,n
D. EDWARD CLARKE. Attorney;
4@6 5th st. Nv. se1o-d&os.e4Su