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New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
STEEL CORPORATION FINALLY ACTS

Nothing in relation to the stock market has been the source Of so much speculation as when the U. S. Steel Corporation would disburse some of It's accumulations in the form of melon" The rumors have agitated Wall street for a year or more. until finally it became a sort of fixed idea that there would be no melon-cutting so long as Judge Gary had say, as he was reputed 10 be unalterably against 1t.
 Now from clear sky, after the spectators, investors and ticker chaps generally had begun to show lack of interest in the ever re- current Iumors, the s200,000,Oo0 stock bonus is voted to S6,000 share holders. This amounts to a dividend of 40 per cent. The melon Is the largest in financial history.
 U. S. Steel, since it's inception about a quarter of century ago, has been the worlds largest corpor- ation and 1t has been well and pru- dently managed. The present melon Is big and makes a tremendous splash in the financial world because it was held back for so long a period. The Steel Corporation directors deemed tlAs the wiser and safer course. The fact that they agreed the time is ripe for a disbursement naturally leads to the assumption the Steel Corporation sees nothing but a. continuation of it's prosperity ahead.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
CHRISTMAS TREES IN NEIGHBORHOODS

What is prettier than outdoor Christmas trees-on lawns, vacant lots, plots of ground here and there?
 The time of the year has come when this method of spreading ChristTas cheer is in order. 'la.re Is a plentiful supply of colorod in candescent lights in the city, plenty of amateur and professional wiring experts, and the will 10 provide this species of goodcheer is strong
 Last year there were around 150 such outdoor Christmas trees in the city, and they presented a beautiful sight, lending fitting glow 10 many thoroghfares, spreading good cheer to passersby, and exquisite!y empha- sizing the meaning of the holidays.
 This year there should be more than 150. Householders who thus decorate their premises contribute 10 the community enjoyment of Christmas, adding 10 the happiness of children and grownups alike, and beautifying the city immeasureably.
 Let there be a multitude of color ed lights upon q multitude of out door trees, and the hearts of the passing multitude will be glad.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Dec. 11.--Foreca st for Southern New England: Rain or snow probably tonight and Satur- day; not so cold tonight, colder Saturday; fresh 10 strong south west, shifting to northwest winds
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Snow in north and snow or rain in central portion tonight and prob ably Saturday morning: colder in north portion tonight and not so cold in extreme south portion: colder Saturday in central and south portions; fresh to strong southwest, shifting to northwest winds.
 Conditions: The Ontario dis turhance is passing out the St. Lawrence valley with Connecticut on its southern edge. It caused light 10 heavy snoWs in the lower lake region and St. Lawrence valley. Pressure is high over the southern status and the upper Mississippi valley but low over the north Pacific states. Temperatures are somewhat lower over Ontario but higher gen erally over the Rocky mountains and the plains states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

service to SAP. Andrew TurnbulPs salary as sanitary inspector was h. creased by s1o0.
 President Abbe has appointed w.. L. Hatch, S. J. Bergstrom.s and M. P. Leghorn a committee to arrange for the banquet of the Business mems association.
 The judges at the Y. M. c. A. debate last evening were w. E. Att wood, J. H. Kirkham. and II. B. Humason. c. E Steele and John stephen defeated A. H. Goddard and P. L. Wheeler and showed that party allegiance in politics was pre- ferable to independent action.
 Howard LaField of Plainville is working in New Britain this week.
 Charles NJ. Oouist's store at the corner of East Main and Elm streets was entered by means of skeleton key last night and was robbed of s3.50 in small change.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
COMPARING TWO HERDICTS IN DOHENY-FALG CASE

The charge of conspiracy to de- raud is notoriously hard to prove beyond reasonable doubt With eight great lawyers and s10o, o,O0o,oO0 for the defense it is nearly impos- sible to prove That much has been shown in the acquittal Of Doheny and Fall in the District of Columbia court.
 IL is no credit to the rules Of law under which we try to woo justice that this Is the case. It is no credit to the rules of the game that the conspiracy trial was delayed so long after ihe alleged transaction. That is OFT misfortune,
 Doheny and Fall still face the charge of bribery. This charge. had it been pressed first would have been easier to prove. As things now
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
25 Yeors Ago Today
A local shoe store advertises with

A local shoe store advertises with a cut showing Santa Claus in an automobile labelled "deerless car rage"
 The lighting contract caused plenty of rumpns at the common council last night. Mr Mercy said he could not see why Mir. Curtis favored paying $9O light without a contract but objected to the same amount with a contract. Mir. Stock well said that he thought the lights should be lighted every night instead of on the moonlight schedule. Com plaint was made of burned-out bulbs. and objection was made to the lack of redress, 1t being claimed the city had no rebate after paying for lights which were not burning. Tele- phone rates were increased, the party circuit service for residence being doubled to SPA and single
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
THE RAILROAD FUTURE

Railroad transportation remains vital to New England, in spite of its short distances between cities and towns and the facility with which the automobile. the bus and the mo- tor truck can be utilized to advan- tase.
 Homer Loring, chairman of the Boston & Maine, has put it this way:
 'It is true that the automo-
 bile has attracted many who
 formerly trayeled by train. Also
 1t is true that the truck is carry ing large amount of tonnage,
 particularly in short haul runs.
 But so long as New England
 lies in the northeast corner of the country, so long as it's peo-
 pie must be fed. clothed. and warmed by the products of dis tant states. and so long as our manufactprers depend for their supplies of raw material and for their markets on the whole United States, the railroads will be absolutely indispensable for prompt and cheap handling of quantity transportation
 Truer words. were never said. The only fly In the ointment is that the railroads of New England do not ex- tend further than New England In hauling the transportation between New England and distant parts Other railroads share in New Eng lands transportation needs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

white ones7 Cast Thy Bread Upon tho Waters One of the younger Intelligensia, while speaking to a minister. ex- pressed some doubt as to the au- thenticity of the Bible.
 T don't believe in things I have not seen.' The said.
 The minister looked at him quizzi- cally a moment, and remarked: Then thee does not believe in things thee has not seen?" ''No sir; I do not"
 Did thee ever see thy brains7" ''No."
 Docs thee believe thee has any?" asked the minister, all smiles.
 Walter T. Shields. Copyright, 1926, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
BROWNING SERVES AS
 AN EXAMPLE,

All Edward w. Browning. the New York real estate millionaire, probably gets as q result of his feminine adventures is sympathy. That isn't enough to pay damage suits, or to hire legal talent 10 de fend them.
 The last little difficulty confront ing him-a suit for $500, 600 by his first "Cinderella"-s him to ejacuIate highway robbery was being attempted. Any man under similar circumstances would say quite as much, if not more.
 Irrespective of the merits behind the suit, Browning's statement that the courts let women "get away with b)ackmail" is something worth dis cussing. If it can be shown that a man actually gave some sort of promise 10 woman, and sometimes little more than her word and a few foolish Hove letters" bear out the allegation, the man is in for heart balm payments. Few juries will per init assrioved womankind to lack some monetary compensation for q broken promise.
 In Browning's latest case the cir cumstances are bit different, of course. and may bo harder 10 prove. Whether his peculiar sort of love. making was worth $500, GOO is doubtful al this distance: but a cipher eliminated would still make
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
RADIO OF VALUE IN THE SCHOOLS

Radio being a comparatively new development in the realm of educa- ton, there is naturally doubt in well-iuformed circles as to its value in conjunction with the pub lie school system. A suggestion made that a set be purchased for use in the Nathan Hale Junior high school did not receive unani- nous approval, yet gained the ear of majority of the school com mittee to the extent that the idea was handed to the finance com- mittee with power Thus at least, some progress is registered. The next step undoubtedly will be the pur- chase of radio equipment for the school.
 A knowledge of radio. how 1t works, how to operate one to the best advantage-all about it, In fact is part of a practical education, It is the boast of modern schools that they are inclined to give more Of 8 practical education than schools did in a former day. Why is 1t that there should be doubt about a prac- tical knowledge of radio among school pupils?
 Here is something that Is injected into the daily lives of large portion of the population. It is something they easily appreciate, something that appeals 10 their imagination, to their interest In the world about them; something which whets an in- terest in art, sciences, public speak CTS, and in all those things which come over the radio" Much of 1t may be trivial, but much of it is of the highest educational value. If anything, it might be within the direct province of education to edu- cate about the values of that which floats through the air, stimulating listeners to dial for the best rather than ninety per cent entertainment
 In addition to this the state edu- cational authorities have begun broadcasting programs for school use. ThA is in an experimental stage. but should not long remain an experiment. That 1t possesses the potentialiues of much educational value cannot be doubted. It depends altoget.Ar upon how the local school authorities cooperate.
 New Britain. justly proud of its rev schools, should be In the van- guard of such operation, and not discussing the value of something experts have already discussed and found of value.
 There was time when school auditoriums were not deemed neces- sary: when kinderga were un- known: when it was not thought es- sential to teach more than the three r's and q snattering of a few other items; when it was thought nobody needed more of an education than the grade schools unless it were the children of wealthy parents. All such prehistoric ideas have gone by the board. The objection to radio will go the same way.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

stand, 1t may be easier to sQuelch the s10O,00 bribery charge with the s100, 900. 900 defense. , It should not be overlooked that there has been q previous court de- cision regarding the Doheny-Fall Elk Hills naval oil reserve, and 1t went against Doheny and Fall with a bang.
 This decision was before the Fed eral District Court at Los Angeles, and the verdict was the lease was made "in fraud and conspiracy" re- storing the oil reserve to the gov ernment. This decision ves upheld by the U. S. Court Of Appeals and is now pending before the Supreme Court of the United States.
 Every item which the jury in Washington whitewashed was smeared with black paint by the Los Angeles court. The one decision Is just as good as the other; but that in Los Angeles is more in line with public sentiment.
 There is a higher moral law thar | the rule of thumb of legalistic tech. nicalities. It may be difficult tc prove conspiracy to defraud but i' isn't difficult to arrive at a reason able conclusion. What this is in tho minds of the public there can bt no doubt.
 The decision of the Los Angeles court fully bears out what the pub lie thinks about the Doheny-F oi grab.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
1t a costly adventure. a

The severe punishment being meted out to Browning serves as a warning to all men, especially those with enough shekels to make a love suit worth while.
 If Brownings thesis about the courts stimulating blackmail has any basis in fact 1t Is self-evident to all men that the safest way to do Is not to give the courts and the juries and the ambitious . lawyers an oppor- tunity to do their stuff. q
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
MUSIC SOOTHrS SICK

St, Louis Dec. IT Pl-Music has q soothing effect on the sick, experi- ments here showed.
 Pain-raCked bodies in the fracture ward of the City Hospital ceased their tossing after musicians had completed test program. The Board of Religious Organizations announced musicians would be trained at once for regular visits to St. Louis hospitals.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

That special dispatch from Washington in The Herald yesterday all but said that President Coolidge would announce himself as not de- siring to run for third term. And 1t also hinted that with Al Smith as the Democratic candidate there would be whale of a contest with decidedly more than 50 per cent of the American electorate voting.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Very Familiar

Sometimes the answers pupils give in classes seem incredible. Yet the following happened in my class a few weeks ago:
 The subject had been about fla nous music composers.
 What do you mean by speaking of Dick Wagner. Ludi Beethoven. Charlie Gounod. Gus Verdi, and Freddie Handel?" l sternly de- nlanded of Owen.
 Well" he replied, you told me to get familiar with all the great composers"
 G. H. F.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

If former Secretary of the Navy Daniels needs asbestos upon which to print his opinion of the Tall-Doheny acquittal verdict, will some kind d-hearted soul please tell him to irscribe his views on a thea ter curtain?
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
What they think of us: G

-What they think of us: Com uecticut Is known all over the country as the worst boss control led state in the Union, and the bosses have succeeded thus far in keeping the best plan of council manager government out of the state.' It was Walter J.Millard of Cinncinnati speaking. And that isn't all.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

If it be true that science mag yet make it possible to see the per son at the other end Of telephone wire the practice of having phones in bed rooms would rapidly cease.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Right About Face!

Right About Face!
 (By Helen F. McHenry) We danced. and cIung, and sneaked
 away It was a costume ball. We fingered for a little while Behind the garden wall: Long. long, his lips lay warm on mine
 He held my heart in thrall. I wish I'd never seen his face! That spoiled it all!
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

That driver of a pie truck who turned sharply to the left to avoid running down children who were coasting. thus upsetting his vehicle and suffering damages to ,he vehicle. is entitled to commenda- tion from his boss.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

It will have been noticed that the English language has been i'm proved once more. "Holdup' is now one word. The robbers stole the hyphen.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is pational organization which furnishes newspapers and advef. tieers with . strictly honest ansiSns ol circulation Our circulation statistice .r, based upon this audit This 'nrures protection asainr. fraud 'n newspaper s,etrioutlon fgu co to both national ana local advertisers ...
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
tAnd what other Fun Shop Con-
< Rule That Don't Work
 Rnfh IHays

Jenkins; "The Smith Brothers have boards and what they manu- lecture helps the coughers." Finley: "Yes. but their long boards don't help the barbes' coffers."
 John l., SoriCelli
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Er.Yes.

Real Estate Dealer: This Is the breakfast room"
 Stone: T never eat breakfast" Real Estate Dealer: This is the billiard room, and that Is the library"
 Stone: q don't play billiards and I don't read" Real Estate Dealer: And this Is the bathroom"
 Stone: T don't -er-nice, isn't it?" Sunny
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

A councilmanic committee will investigate the city's electrician examinations, but not enough to touch live wire.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Correct this sentence: She's a fine cook, but I won't try to get her." said the woman. because she's working for one of my friends.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

A big traction line in Chicago las gone into the hands of receivers but unfortunately that won't help the parking problems.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Member of the Associated Press. The Assoc!steJ Press 10 eXclusively en- titled to tho urs for republication CT all ne~s credited to ,t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Stills are harder to locate" Mere shifting won't lead a revenue man fright when the whole country smells that way"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Whats the fun in a corn -husking girl without finding a red ear?
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Dur idea of a place in which to get plenty of action is to be a coast guardsman chasing rum run ners.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

-Everything seems to be h. creasing in Bristol except pessl- mists.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

There wouldn't be any cotton sur plus if thsrd make all pure wool blankets like the ones we bought.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

One reason why the Mexican pri- vate costs his country little Is be- cause there isn't much left for ra- tions when the gold braid is paid for
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
The Reason

Ilic Hcd-pH GAS found in the Fun Shop Joke
 Factory) James: Why does Jones wear a beard? 2"
 Robert: His wife gave him 2 knitted tie last Christmas"
 F. P. Pendergast. tAnd what other Fun Shop Con- tributors thought about it
 Cause for Length Tom: Why dooes that bachelor wear such a very long beard?" Fred He ripped off the top two buttons of his vest and don't know how to sew them on.'
 Arthur F, Sullivan
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

An honest man Is one who says
 he missed the other seven birds in- stead of saying he saw only this
 one.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

The western cold wave didn't hit New England because we have become experts at lodging the 1s- sue.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Senator Frank l.. Smith Will now get run with sam lnsuii money,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Average man: Whats the sense in using my money to buy me things I don't want?"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Got Her Guessing

Grace: Nan Is all excited" Harriet: What about?" Grace: , Charlie called on her the other day and measured her fin ger and now she don't know whether for Christmas he's going to buy her an engagement ring or finger bowl"
 Lewis Jamieson
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Alas. There never yet has been a strong central government that could give help without giving or ders. Exit state rights.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

The real estate for rent column speaks eloquentiy-much more so than two years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

If It's Just 8 case of nerves a little applesauce will keep tho doc- tor away.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

The rough riders in the Common Council know their mounts are not lambs any more.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

A war isn't over until the last two survivors have for the last time called one another liars.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
The Sacrifice

Mrs. Thompkins; Why did she make him cut off his beard ?''
 Mrs. Burnham: She wanted to find out if he was still wearing the tic she gave him last Christmas"
 Elsie B. Kreus.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

When "still' is in operation, is it really still?
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

rhe only profitable advertising meolan In tba (Ytv Circulation oooka and press room alyays open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Chinese genius for self-govern- ment is all that saves China from complete chaos during the revolu- tionary ups and downs of the coun- try. Said A. H. George. British gov ernment commercial agent in Shans- hal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

FOLLOW PLAINEILLE ... ..,.. Parlor stove for sale. Almost new. 29 Broad St, Tel. 4S-5.--Advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Americanism: Following the crowd; scolding because the place is so crowded.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
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Send all communication to Fun Shop Editor. care oi the New
 Britain Herald. and your letter wtu he forwarded to New York.

A Hint in Time! We've plenty of ash-trays to last our life through, It's cash-trays we're needing and cash for 'em, tool Of course we're not limiting, and yet. Folks, if we Found some in our stocking. how happy we'd be!
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

nh. Herald is ou sale daily iu New York at Holdings Newsstand, Ilmea souare: schultz's Newsstands Entrance Grand Central, A2nd Street
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
FactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

The real white mans burden Is a sock of loot from some "unde- veloped" country.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Fable: Once there was hc-man who could make introductions with out the slightest embarrassment.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Alas when kids are raised to take things easy, too often they are other
 peoples things.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

One of the mysteries of the world is this: Why do white laumdresses always wear white stockings and black laundresses always wear
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

We'll, well, Stomach, don't worry. Just a big feed at Christmas and then you get q rest.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

The thing about China that vexes other nations Is that she has the nerve to think outsiders are aliens
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

If the worst comes 10 the worst, you can keep warm in January by burning the bills.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

How does a lost adventurer who can read headlines know when he has got back to civilization?
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Now if Chicago were locatetd across an ocean, think what a mis- sionary field she would make.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

Entered at the Post once at New Britain |. Second Cass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
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Thank Heaven! When travelling is done in the air, the billboards will be on the roofs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
Mary's Little Lamb As Written by the Movie C,l>+;tlo JIr,,ta

subtitle Writers
 (Imagined by Grace II. Rocpke) With eyes widening with horror, Mary discovers that she is not alone in the cabin A wild lamb, wit Il dripping jaws, and snow white fleece, leaps at her . . Later That night As night folds its sable winds about the lonely cabin in the foothills She attempts to escape But everywhere that Mary goes, the lamb. with hideous roars, follows Take that, mon- ster! :. And stumbling over the dead body of the lamb he takes her in his strong arms Finis
 Just Pup:
 Dog Dealer: So you want 10 buy a hound? A greyhound?'
 Customer: No; a young one"
 Oscar Grubby
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

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New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

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