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New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
ANOTHER COUP IN
 PORTT GAL

One is forced to wonder whether the people of Portugal are at all times quite sure as to who is run- ming the government. II was only few weeks ago that General Comes de Costa became dictator A few weeks earlier the Da Silva ministry was upset by Cabeca1as during q bloodless revolt Now we learn with some amusement that General Carmoria. former foreign minister engineered another coup. with the aid of the army and navy. This latest coup resulted in Car monia declaring himself premier; in other words, he is the new dic- tator
 Portugal became q republic 16 years ago, when King Manuel fled with the queen mother 10 England. King Manuel himself had gained the throne after the assassination of King Carlos and the Grown Prince LuIz in 1908. Since that time there has been one "reyolu- lion" after another, usually the kind not requiring the firing Of many shots and rarely resulting in bodily harm 10 anyone. The system usually works like this The minis try, seeing guns displayed around the public buildings. quits; the president calls upon a rcvolutionist leader 10 accept the responsibilities Of forming a governments; the reyo- mtionary committee issues a procla- mation that the change is in inc in- torost Of tho people; and then all is well until the next one.
 Nobody gets excited about revolution in Portugal; not even the people living there.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

The tax of S4 the thousand or cigars in packages of less than ter each has been removed, and uni form tax of S3 the thousand, re- gardless of the size Of the package is now established.
 The amendment also permits the removal of tobacco and cigars from an excise warehouse to a customs bonded warehouse without pay ment or the tax, when for delivery only as ships stores. under regula- tions Of the governor-in-co council, the reason given being that there arc at present customs bonded ware houses at many seaports where there are no excise warehouses.
 Imported tobacco, cigars and cigarettes may be supplied as ships stores from these customs warehouses, but as there are no ex- else warehouses available at some points domestic goods have been at a disadvantage.
 The amendment will thus place domestic and foreign tobacco. cigars and cigarettes on an equal footing for this purpose.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
TILSON LEAVES FIELD
 FOR BINGHAM

II has been assumed in political circles up and down the state that Congressman Josrn Q. Tilson has more ambition than can be satisfied in the House Of Representatives, and that nothing but q trip to the Senate could satisfy him. Friends Of Senator Bingham have feared greatly that Mir. Tilson would in iect himself as a candidate for the senate before the Republican state convention this fall; but it appears that somebody has spoken and there will be no such internccinc political strife within the Republi- can party Of the state. Represent alive Tilson will remain where he is and has again been honored with fhe chairmanship of the committee in charge Of the speakers bureau of the grand old party. Senator Bingham evidently will be renomi- mated at the convention without so- rious competition. which seems 10 be the will and desire of the opera tors of the state organization. From party standpoint this undoubted- ly is well; if it was worth while 10 let Mir. Bingham resign from the governorship to fll a Senate va cancy il is worth while letting him go before the electorate upon his record so far. Representative Til sons ambition will remain in stor- age for awhile, it appears; mean time he has the satisfaction of knowing he is an important some body in the House - standing a little higher than the average rank and file and is being regarded as q live wire congressman in other states as well as in Connecticut,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
\ LANDMARK IN CITY'S
 CENTER

! The edifce of the First Congre- gational church remains as dis tinctive landmark in the center of the city. Thousands of New Brit ainites cannot remember a time when fl did not form a distinguish ing mark of downtown architec- turc; its steeple, closely following the characteristics of colonial architecture has been the exposure ! of eyes for generations, eyes which l have relied upon the stceple clock for the time of day as a matter of daily routine.
 The First Congregational church, the oldest ecclesiastical body in the city, was organized in 175S, before the Revolution. with a membership or 60 persons. The first house of worship. near the present intersec- lion of Elm and Stanley streets. was erected two years earlier, in 1856. This edifce was in use until 1922, or G6 years: or 64 years from the time the congregation was formally organized.
 Then the congregation moved for the first time, to a new and more commodius edifice" at Main and East Main streets, upon the site now occupied by the old Burritt school Worship continued there until 1855, when the site vas obtained by the city for school purposes. The pres ent edifice of the congregation, at Main and Church streets, was first occupied in 1855, so that until the present time the congregation has been occupying the building for Il years, considerably longer term than # occupied any of its two other edifices previously.
 The early history of what is now New Britain is closely woven with the activities of the early First Congregational church. For So years 1t was the only church in the vicinity, From 18lo 10 1920 il had an associate pastor And yet there are some persons who may be of the opinion that associate pastors form s distinctly modern contrbu- ton 10 religious life,
 The first pastor. the Rev John Smalley, was leader in civic af- fairs during his long tenure at the head Of the congre egation, from 175S to 1920. He was the pastor for 62 years. and it was toward the last ten years of his activity that an as sociate pastor. the Rev. Newton Skinner, was identified with the church. later becoming pastor for five years. The pastorates have been shorter since those days. Few pas tors indeed nowadays stand al the head of a flock for 62 years.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 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 l given. nor can extended research 1 be undertaken. All other questions
 will receive a personal reply. Un- i signed requests cannot be answered. 1 All letters are Editor.
 Q, How much docs it cost to send a re istered letter to Italy? 1 A, Five cents postage for the first ounce or fraction thereof and three cents postage for each ad- ditional ounce or fraction thereof. and fifteen cents for registry.
 c. Who pitched the last game of 1 the 1924 World Series between the Washington Americans and the New York Nationals?
 A. The pitchers for Washington N tl . SiEfli, -hpS lhSt. -Nlttl lItl y and Johnson and for New York, Barnes, McQuillan, NehI and Bent Icy. Washington won.
 c. Where was Richard Tal- madee, the movie actor, born? What is his presc:.. address?
 A. Born. Caumbers, Switzerland. His address is F. F. o. Studios, ESQ Cover street, Hollywood, California.
 Q. How lon did the British General strike last and what or ganization was responsible for call ing it?
 A. Ii lasted days, approximate fly 3.0OO000 workers wce. called out and industry in England, Scotland and Wales was practically stopped, It was cNlcd by the Trades Union Council to aid the coal miners who were on strike and locked out.
 Q. What was the last state to move its capital city?
 A. Oklahoma. The capital was moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City in 1910.
 e. By whom was Colorado first explored and who were the first Americans to settle there? What does the name mean and when did Colorado become q state?
 A. Colorado takes it's name from the Spanish word meaning 'ruddy'', on account of red rock that prevails there. The first historical eXplora- ton of the region was made by the Spanish Padre Francisco Escalcnte in 177G. The first American 10 ar rive so far as We know was a fur trader named James Parsley. in 1894. Zebulon Pike came in 1906 and John C. Fremont in 1924 1S44. The section north and cast of the '-,.ar:as riy r was part Of the great Louisiana Purchase. The remainder was a part of Meyicd and was ceded 10 the United States at the close of the War with Mexico in 1S4S. Colorado Territory was or ganized in 1861 and in 1876 1t be- came a state.
 Q. Does India use the same units of currency as Great Britain
 A. The unit of currency in In-
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
\ PERFECT DAY Ry ,II,Ilith Mae Jacobson

"Ha, ha, ha, ha, hal" shrielled Mrs. Jones. "Oh. ha. ha. ha. hal"
 What on earth is the matter, demanded her husband. in alarm. Quiet down, for Heavens Sake, You're hysterical, Whats the mat ter?'
 This is Monday-wash day!' eX- plained Mrs. Jones. "Ia. Ha, Ha, I'm so tickled I don't know what to do! Ha, ha, ha, See this package, dear? SCRUB EASY WASHING POWDER-MAKES WASHDAY A JOY and this is CHEERFUL BUBBLE SOAP CHIPS-MAKES WASHING A PLEASURE" Oh, Ina, ha, ha, ha, This package is WON DER SOAP FLAKES-FOR HAP PY WASHDAYS" Kiss me, dear! I'm in the seventh heaven! This is IUNURY BAR SOAP-TAKES THE BLUE OUT OF BLUE MON DAY.! Tee-hee-hee! Oh. I'm going to have so much fun with the wash ing today. dear! Run over and ask the neighbors if they'll let me do theirs"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
THE FARMERS PHILOSOPHY

Ky George \. Chappcll The corn is way behind this year, The squash ain't comin' in so good, Beans anu tomatoes will be dear. And peas ain't ripened like they
 should. The lettuce heads are powerful
 smalI,. Some bug is eatin 'em, for sure, And take the garden. all in all, I'd say that it was awful poor. But am I sore on lifeo Not ]. Be not down. hearted" says the
 Book. And though the years been mighty
 dry There's always comfort, if you look. The city folks are here once more! Up 10 our place we've got a lot, And others, drlyin' past our door, Will buy most anything I've got. It's like 1 sez 10 my wife, Jane, "Mothcr," I sez. now ain't it nice? l cant raise garden sass, that's
 plain, But what l kin raise is..,, the
 price,"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

dia is the Indian rupee, but the sovereign is also legal tender at 10 rupees to the gold sovereign.
 Q. How much milk is consum- ed in the United States per year and what is the amount per capita?
 A. Mill, consumption in the United States -a 1925 reached the highest point in the nations his tory; the quantity of milk. including cream, consumed in fluid form was 54.326.000,00O pounds, an increase of 1,554,000,000 pounds over 1924. re per capita consumption of milk and cream for the country as a whole is estimated at 1.20 pints a day. The per capita consumption of cream averages 0.04 of q pint per day.
 Q. How many signers of the Declaration of Independence were college graduates?
 A. Twenty-three of the 56 sign CTS of the Declaration were college bred, nelly all of them graduates. according to the T.. $. Bureau of Education. Harvard was represent ed by s; William and Mary. 3; Yale, 8; Cambridge (EnElanO 3; Prince ton. 9: Philadelphia 2; Edinburgh, 1: Jesuit College at Rheims, ]. Six ten others had received excellent classical educations, one of them at Westminster school. London; oth- CTS got their formal instruction from tntors, and 1G, including Franklin, Wytho. Roger sherman and Robert Morris, had but little schooling.
 Q. How can I remove all traces of dye from my hair?
 A. The only way is 10 let the dye wear off but you can hasten the process b. frequent washings. Oil shampoos. used frequently. will help restore the hair to it's original con- dition.
 Q. How did the expression "Hob- sons choice" originate?
 A. T9biis Ilo"-"u. 1t '$ said. was the first man m England to bire out hack horses. He would never break his rule of renting the horses in strict rotation. Persons wanting horse must take the one wEosc turn it was 10 go. or they could have none. Thus "Hobson's choice" be- came a by-word.
 Q. What is the nickname for Att Ianta. Georgia?
 A. Gate City of the South"
 O. What is meant by pan broil- ing?" How does it differ from frying?
 A. Frying is cooking by immer, sion in deep fat. Pan broiling is to cook in a missing pan without the addition of fat or just enough to grease the bottom of tn pan.
 Q. What is a good recipe for frozen punch?
 A. Boil together IF cups water, 2 cups of sugar and l small bunch of mint for minutes. Chill, add 3 cups weak tea or ginger ale, F cup lemon juice and ? cups of 1raneg juice. Strain through cheese ,loth and freeze like ice cream.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
THE GASOLINE PUMP
 SHOWDOWN

Tn these days Of gasoline pump "sentries" on every street it is small wonder that attempts are be- ing made to regulate them. The im- mediate form of such regulation, of course, is to keep them from being contiguous 10 curbs, so as not to interfere with traffic The drive in" stations, developed somewhat later than the original gasoline curb stations, appear to be looked upon as the standard and most de- sirable kind by both the city and the state, and perhaps by most of the public. and they are greatly in the majority. But the owners of several of the older type of gaso- line stations are not going 10 take a licking lying down, and the cus- tomary appeal to the courts is un- der way.
 This is q good way 10 settle the gasoline pump war. Tn due time q definite decision will be given and the rights Of curb gasoline pump owners will be fully established, or vice versa.
 It is impossible to make progress without disturbing what many con- sider vested rights, or rights attain cd prior to the time progress was started in any particular direction. It has occurred time and again when regulation of public services was the question before the house. To the owners of curb pumps, who may lack sufficient room to con- struct drive-in gasoline stations. il is a serious struggle They are not ,o be blamed for fighting for what they deem their rights. The city. huttressed by the state law. also is of the opinion it has some rights and where the rights center large ly around property rights and in- volve a possible monetary outlay a trip through the courts is the only method to woo justice with celority and dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

Police Commissioner Miles broke the record of the New Britain Gun club today with a score of 46 out of a possible 54.
 The skinner Chuck Co. has been closed for an indefinite period to allow tho making of repairs. New piers are being placed in the old building.
 Charles Glover has returned from Buffalo, where he attended the eX- position.
 Frank J. Porter has returned from Grand Rapids, Mich, where he purchased several carloads of furniture, Mr. Porter says the hot wave in the west is the real thing.
 A spirited kiekers handicap was held at Maple Hill Saturday after noon. Joseph Powell won first prize, eight golf balls; Norman P. Cooley. second, four balls. and l.. Hoyt Pease. third a California souvenir deck of playing cards.
 There is a difference of opinion among the local police court judges. One allows men to come to court in shirt waists and the other is very strict in this matter of etiquette.
 J. W. Williams, agent of the New Haven railroad, advertiscs six-day tours 10 Buffalo for $2I95. five day tours to Catskill for S1A5p. and fve-day tours to the White Noun tains for $20.5n.
 The Stanley Works. due 10 a four-run rally in the ninth inning after Riley had relieved Lewis in the box, defeated Landers, Frary X Clark Saturday afternoon and now leads the factory league by two games
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
25 Fears Ago Today

Thieves entered the house of Franklin E. Bassett al B Bassett street early last evening and ran sacked the apartment. Principal Marcus White, who lives next door, said he saw two rough looking mon standing outsido the house in the afternoon but they did not enter the yard. In the evening when he saw lights in the house he con- cludcd the Bassets had returned. lIo was able to give q good de- scription of the thieves 10 the police. T. is believed they are pro fessionals. ..-
 Fred Sunbun. who has been ill, returned to his duties as letter carrier today. but the heat was too much for him and he was obliged to so home again
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
FRENCH OPPOSITION TO DEBT SETTLEMENT

French war veterans who marched in Paris 10 protest against ratification Of the -Bercnger debt settlement spoke over the heads of diplomats as they carved their message at the foot of the statue of George Washington. While they were marching Premier Brand and his cabinet were doing all in their power to facilitate ratification Of the debt agreement in the be- lief such ratification would inn mediately stabilize the franc and help rather than harm France in solving her financial problems.
 The Mellon -Berenger dobt settle ment does not give 10 France as favorable terms as the debt settle ment made with Italy yields to Mussolirt's government II will be remembered the French settlement closely approximaies tho terms yielded 10 Belgium. Under it France would pay nearly twice it's original debt within the period of G2 years, while Italy during the same time will pay only a little more than the amount Of the original dobt secre- tary Mellon was Of inc opinion that France despite her present fnan- cial difficulties was in 8 better po- sition 10 pay than Italy,
 The net result of the French parade of veterans will be to ac- centuate the bad feeling in France regarding the dcbt-sctuing terms with America. Tho French govern ment tried to prevent the veterans from marching, but they would not be deterrod. Ambassador Horricll. embarrassed greatly. has talked Of resiening.
 The French reaction to the war debt ratification is said 10 be based largely upon misunderstanding whichhas been much accelerated by the unofficial" declarations Of visiting Americans who were at pains to tell the French people tho United States was not serious about collecting the war debts, and that such talk was entirely Of politl- 1 cal nature indulsed in by poliu- clans. Now that the Mellon Beran- ger agreement awaits ratification on both sides Of the Atlantic and 62 1 years Of debt-paying is actually in l sight the reaction naturally IS un-
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

Of the gash on the hull Of the S-51 exactly how the collision occurred and which crew was 10 blame It Is not enough to feel satisfied with one Of the usual "whitcWash" yer diets, Those who were guiltless should be exonerated and those who were al fault should at least suffer punishment, if 1t can be es- tablished from the wreck that a rule of the sea was deliberately fouted.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
Second Round of Church
 League Begins Tonight

The second round of the Inter- Church leaguo vii! open at Willow Brook park this evening. The First Lutherans will meet the Center church. probably in double-header, as the arrangements of the two teams will cndeavor to have the postponed game between them play ed off immediately after the one regularly carded for tonight; both should be good battles Kensington will seek to break it's losing streak when it meets the First Baptists now in fourth place. The South church will have chance for re- Nange on the Stanley Memorial nine and is determined to pull down this team. the runner-up.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

favorable among large classes of the population who had been led 10 believe the debts would never be pressed.
 There is an old saying that an easy way 10 lose d friend is 10 loan him money and then try to collect 1t. Almost everyone has had some such experience.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
Quaker Oats ssstnr,ds by''
 you through the morning
Has the "bulk," too, that makes laxatives
 seldom needed
rTHOUSANDS have unenergetic

THOUSANDS have unenersetic ! mornings because they start the day with breakfasts that lack in cer-. tain important food clements
 To feel right, you must have a weli-balanced, complete breakfast, ration. At most other meals-lunchi and dinner-you get it. But break fast is a hurried meal, often badly chosen.
 Thus Quaker Oats, containing{ 16fo protein, foods great tissue builder, 5ST6 carbohydrate, its great energy element, plus all-importanti vitaTnines and the bulk that makes( laxativeS seldom needed, is the die tctic urge of the world today.
 It is food that Stands by" you through the morning. Don't deny, yourself the natural stimulation this rich food offers you.
 Get Quaker Oats today. Groeersi have two kinds: Quick Quaker, { which cooks in } to minutes, and Quaker Oats,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
S-5f PROVIDES CRASH EVIDENCE,

The dry-docking of inc s-51 pro- Hidos what naval men regard as in- iisputab}a evidence as 10 how the collision with the City of Rome came about and who was 10 blame therefor. The men of the navy are unanimous in declaring that an old and universally observed rule Of the sea was violated at the time Of the crash. resulting in the deaths Of 33 brave men
 II should be possible 10 establish from the size, shape and position
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
Facts
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Perhaps no man is a hero 10 his launlrcss.
 Neither does Q five-ton truck strike you twice in the same place.
 Alas, the flame" Of q famous critic consists in the awe of those hA scorns
 Those who call themselves the intelligent minority" are half right, anyway.
 4 man from Mars might wonder how many votes a farmer has.
 Sad things: a bed not made up; q village depot; a cold fried egg.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
Being Gently Profane

The following conversation be- tween two little boys was overheard by their mother as she sat sewing by an open window
 Lets do something dreadful" ," said one little boy.
 "All right" agreed the other, lets"
 Lets swear" suggested the former.
 This proposal having met with the instant approval of his brother, he stood erect and in a very solemn tone said: T swear"
 "So do l." echoed the other.
 C. NJ. Spear.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

mind, as the noise. Let Miss Seever favor JIs with a discussion on Para sites. Mandy Seever: They say New Yorll's the widest
 town on earth, The things you see would make an
 angel fall; But I've seen Gay Farce and let me
 tell you The Parasites I've seen are worst of all"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
JOHN W. WEEKS

The death Of John W. Weeks. former secretary Of war, senator, and a staunch pillar in the Repub- lican party for decades. can not be said to have been unexpected con- sidering the long and stubborn ill- ness that harassed him before the end came. He had not yet reached the age of three score and ten and the end came just at time when retirement and q period of retro spection from his long career of public activity would have been q natural complement to such an ac- tive life as that lived by the former Massachusetts senator.
 The former war secretary and senator had q long and honorable record as a public character, which is given in detail in the news col umns and need mol be repeated here. lie was a type Of citizen whose political convictions were al ways more or less firmly aligned with those of his party. and he was frequently influential in guiding 10 a choice of its political precepts. l.. L. tory as well as living with it. He was distinguished in the old school of politics, a suaNe. erudite and polished gentleman who was far re- moved from the demagogue. yet close enough 10 the public pulse of his state 10 merit and achieve pub lie honors.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12
he Ratio

Warren: Fl did your Charity Drive here come out?"
 Pierce Very good. There was &16A000 pledged, which means there ought to be at least s50.OO0 in cash collected. which means that after deductins the $3o,OO0 ex- penses and the promoters commis- sion of $14Q00. there ought 10 be S1,o00 for the Poor"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-12

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