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New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

and Teachers association at the San Francisco. Philadelphia, and S. Louis.
 Junior High school last night, the writer being informed that the committee on program appointed last fall would probably not make q report to the members, offered some suggestions and comment in part substantially as follows:
 During the past three years at tending 8 number Of such meetings he had noticed that the time was chiefly devoted 10 some form of entertainment. there being scarcely any discussion or school matters.
 These associations afford practi- cally the only means by which par cots can come into effective touch with rhe school administration.
 Parents are entitled to know what is being done in the schools, '1a policies adopted or under con- siioration. inc needs Of the schools from -le standpoint of the princi- 7sIS and teachers and the recom- m.udaions made 10 the school hoa.l by the school staffs.
 As O the point made by an off, 0or tfat parents may come indi- v.dually 10 the schools to consult with the teachers and to study the school system. inc writer pointed out that only a handful among the parents could afford the time 10 make the thorough study necessary 10 an adequate understanding of the real situation in the schools.
 IT." recommended that less time at these meetings he given 10 en- -""fajnment, that the parents be afforded an opportunity 10 consider matters affecting the schools whether suggestions and plans Of th" teaching staff. the recognized needs of sha schools in various re- spac.s or the policies of the school board.
 To the writer's knowledge. no meeting Of the association has been held since last fall. although in the interval members of the school board have been elected.
 As 10 the remark Of an officer that the writer had an opportunity 70 vote for members of the school hoard at the recent election, the question is pertinenf: Who named inc candidates? The writer does not know. Who does?
 And the question applies also to He common council.
 Yours truly,
 J. E. Alice.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
~I INHU1IING STOCKS
 IND BUSINESS

]. is oalshug how stocks are taauu.I and controlled nowadays, Uzp.u.uce h.s shown that when Inc federal r.s-tTa bank of New York reduces tha r.ltzcoml rate commerce and business is helped mmodlatay5 which also means That facilities for carrytng stocks are ircr.aaa and inc price goes Hr.
 When ir 7gas deemed necessary to cur1 widespread speculation and m,a..oH r.r.ntly-at a time when stocks w.@ at topnotcA prices - the board merely raised the redis- count rata to per cent. A break in taa market immediately result e.l
 Wu.a ta. liquidation WIS sum- r.aa. 10 satisfy rhe watchdoes on ur board .aa r.disoount rate was reduced 10 1-2 per cent and stocks immediately went up.
 The rediscount action, said a
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Wall street journalist. twas intend d 10 prod business" l. also was expected to star, an orderly ad- vance in stocks" Success surely crowned the effort.
 And upon what does he federal reserve board base it's aeducuous:
 Here .s the I.s.: Brokers loans Cdown more than $55aoanoa1 rom their recent pe-kJ; hank dis counts. time money bankers &C., captances, prime commercial bills, car loadings, commodity prices, t"- ventorias. government gold hold ings, bank deposits, London money trend; average prices Of industrial stocks. rail stocks and bonds; and index numbers" ground out by statistjcjans,
 All Of which is inscribed upon ten little cards fingered by the re- serve boarI at is weekly meetings, One cannot but pause and marvel at the efficiency Of the system, which does much to prove the con- tention frequently made that inc nations prosperity Is bound up with the federal reserve board.
 The present 8 1-2 per cent dis count rate is the lowest since the federal reserve started 10 function in 1914 - with the exception Of the 3 per cent rate between Aug ust s. 1924. and June 12, 1925, when business needed first class "shot in the arm" Between June I, 1920. and March 5, 1221 when l. was decided 10 begin widespread "deaauon" as an autidote 10 the postwar boom. the redisc0unc rate was ' per cent.
 These figures and dates are worthy a little study, They show . clearly that the federal reserve system can make or break large sections of the nation. To this day 1 the western agricultural dissentcrs blame much Of their misery since 1921 upon the "defation tactics ! Of the federal reserve board.
 But the farmers are not the only people who can he dcAated. The board has the power to defate or inaate our entire commercial life; no despot ever had such power over business and industry. Be it said to the credit Of the board that it exercises exceeding care. Its most recent exercise Of good judg- mcnt was when 1t danatod the stock market.
 But how would you like to be on the reserve board and know in advance what was going to hap pen?
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents ill 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 conddential-Edit
 c. II a man and a haIc earns one dollar and d lalt in q day and q half, how much would seven men earn in six days?
 4. II a man and a half earns a dollar and d half in a day and d half. this then is at the rate of q dollar a day But since this dollar a day was earned by a man and q half, each man Is earning at the rate of 2-3 Of a dollar q day. Seven men would then earn 2-3 times 7 times dollars, or 2S dollars in six days.
 c, Do fish cvar slcep2 How can one tell when they arc asleep?
 A. Nes, fish sleep. IL ia almost impossible to tell when a fish is asleep because they are so sensitive that the slightest movement or the water or change Of conditions makes them instantly alert.
 c. Where is Sing Sing prison? Please tell Inc something about it?
 A. Il is New York state prison located at Ossinins Gormerly Sing Singl. village in Wcstchest CT coun- cty on the Hudson river about 30 miles north Of New York city. The prison is situated just oUtsllo the city limits. It is large white building constructed of dolomi-e. q coarse marble Quarried nearby. l. was authorized by law in 1923 and founded in 1926 when Captain Elum LyndS brought loo CoUyicts from the state prison al Auburn and put them to work to wall themselves in. Only men are confined there. Its capacity is about 1,7o0 inmates and the value of tho plant is about S1.00o.000. The grounds and in- stitution cover about n acres.
 c. How many men are receiving compensation through tho Veterans Bureau. and how many Of them arc tuberCular?
 A. According to the latest avail able statistics 222.1-t men are re- ceiving compensation from the Veterans Bureau. Those receiving compensation for tubcrcular diseases number 47,423.
 c. Who played the part Of the blind father in "The Fire Patrol?'
 A. Spottiswoode Aitken.
 c. Is it possible 10 produce g silyery white color upon copper?
 A. Yes. Apply q solution con- taining silver cyanide dissolved in sodium cyanide.
 c. What was the name of the powerful motor car used in 1hc moving picture California Straight Ahead?"
 A. It was a Fageol, q six cylinder car of 40 Horsepower. .. What is the origin and mean ing of the current expression Big butter and egg man."
 A. The origin of the phrase is not certain. It is a coIloquial cx- prcssion which has become very
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
THE BEDTIME STORY WRITER
 AT HOME

Observed By Roland Plummer)
 Mrs. Jenks-This is the last time I'm going to call you, William! Come to breakfast before the cakes get cold!
 Jonla-Here come, hoppety hop, lippety hop. What do you know about that, biddies?
 Mrs. Jcnks-Sit down, and stop your nonsense! Say. what time did you get in, last night?
 Jonks-OId I1r. Moon was just peeking out of the green forest, and Hooty the Owl was telling all the feathered children of the woods what time it was. Hoot, hoot, boot. hoot, hoot boot, boot, hoot, hoot, hoot, he said-1o o'clock, and time all the little birdios were in bed.
 Mrs. Jcnks-Are you sure it wasn't hoot, hoot hoot? Listen to me, Mir. JenEs! I happen 10 know that it was three a. m. when you came in, Where were you?
 Jenks-Weu, I came ltppety lip, Iippety lip out of the club, and who should I see but Farmer Browns boy, who told me to come very, Very quietly and he would take me to where Sammy Jay and Willie the Woodpecller were playing the incest game in the who'd world. Then Willie the Woodpokcr-er-wood- pecllcr-"
 Mrs. Jcnks-Ah, I understand. Poker. Who won?
 Jenks-I would have won, but Danny Meadowmouse wrigglcd his nose and wigsled his whiskers as much as 10 say: Eve got two jacks" and when I called him he showed Inc the sweetest little hand anyone could imaeine-a full house. III never believe Danny when he wriggles his nose and whiskers any more. That's all, dear and when I'd lost l came straight home hippoty hop, hippety hop. Mrs. Jcnks-Well, you're going tr go right 10 town and buy me that fur coat I've been telling you about And you're going hippety hop, hop hop.
 Jenks-Do you want tho skin 0 PinIde, the Fox, or Mickie, th' mink?
 Mrs. Jenks-I want Billie, tn ! Beaver! And you better not brini back any Peter Rabbit, either!
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
25 Fears Ago Today

SiXty-fvo covers will be laid at the '. 1I. c. A. for the committee mans tea Thursday evening. Mrs. II. C. 1Gerwin will be in charge of the ladies who will serve. There will be an address. A Glimpse Of the Past" by Prof. D. \. Camp; ad- dress by r. l.. Hunger.ord, "A Word History of a Twelve Year President cy"; address by r. C. pl3tt, "Tbe Association and its Possibilities; address by Marcus White, Good Cit izenship and its Responsibilities; address by Noel II. Jacks, "Thc Committeeman From the Standpoint Of a Sccretary"; response by H. B.. HumaSon. "What Is IL Au About, Anyway"
 C. C, Perry has been elected sccre- tary Of the Y. NJ. C. A, Wheel club 1 to succeed D. F.. Stevens, resigned. and First Lieutenant \. F.. Niets has been succeeded by Walter r. Sar- gent
 1 x. NJ CoLcn's horse had an attack Of blind staggors on Main street this noon, and one of George Srncdloys team broke loose and ran away at almost the same time. giving mon going home to their dinners some thing 10 watch.
 Mrs, r. l.. Mills auI daughter arc spending a w"ok in New York. 1 City Clerk Thompson lcF. for Nor. witch today To attend inc O. T.. A. VI .couycnton there. Nv Britain wt . Lave fen votes, tho largest number ,ot any place in inc state.
 ! 4 party from Errn win 20 10 Ko. go parl, in the Adiran1arl* thc lat
 rar part og this work mI stay thor,
 for abouf tan days. IL s..u couats 'or n. Y. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. "
 II. Cadwoll Thomas 1rccaho, F. II Johnston. and P. }ynn.
 The Y. 1T. r. A. E B. entertain
 mont last evening WIS a fine one "Esmrral1a" heinr produced at th,
 lMssWiD I.ycnwn IL was an ol.
 style drama with a pleasing story. ;
 play which offered parts moi I.gou, rly capacities of tho players. Th,
 east comorisu1 tnc Misses JUli3 Stanton. Alice Smith. Margarat am, . Mary OIirion and Massre. James . .O'Brjan. John F. Doughrrty. Danic . Frazer, John Callahan, Charles Cor coran and Daniel Sullivan.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

popular with the success of 8
 Broadway hit, play called "The
 Butter and Egg Man" It refers
 of course, to the dealers in these commodities, particularly in the sense o1 the small produce dealer 1 in the city and his contact with city 1 life. The slang phrase denotes a
 stu town man Of the merchan. ! tyI'1 who spends his money on a Broadway gir,.
 A. What are physical QuaIiiica- l tions or man who enliS,s in the Marine Corps? How long is the en- 1 listmcnt and what is the pay Of d private?
 A. To enlist in tine Marine Corps an applicant must be not less than five feet four inches. nor more than siX tee- two inches in height; weigh not less than l2s pounds nor nor" than 241 pounds; not less than K nor more than forty years of age. A limited uambrr Of boys he,we.u '17 and IS are accepted with parents consent. for four yoac enlistment, as priyate- to learn the drum and trumpet. + lalcr found not qualified for drHH and trumpet duty they are required ID serve ta. remainder of the enlistment as uri- yates. All first enl5s'm,a.s ar" for
 four years. Thp bu-a pay for a
 private or entering .a $-Lag per month with living.
 ! e, What is tlla origin of th- 1 Christian or Conquest I.#s? X. l. is d symbol Of Constau- tines famous vision. When march Ing to meet MaNyutius. his rival for
 the throne Of the Roman Empire, ho is said to have had a vision of d flaming cross in tne sky aal to have heard 8 voice saying. In Loc siSno, Ninces'-'In this sign thou shalt conquer" lie won his great victory at tho Milviau Bri4ge. aud became the first Christian Roman emp"ror Tnc red cross on the flag represents the flaming cross ill Con stantine's vision; the blue field 'ypiies the blue sky; and tlo white
 Is for peace and purity.
 Q. To whom does the country O. Bosuia-Her2l lGovina balouE2
 \. Formerly it Was a province of the Ottoman Empire and was au- ncNeI to Austro-Hmrary in 1guS, remaining under ina, sovrrei-uty until the jislnlegratjon oE the dual monarchy in November 1@lE. l. is now a part Of the Serb Croat and S,oyena State Gugo-S.Jvia1. c. What is the political meaning 1 Of "CIucua""
 i A. \ primary assembly for the purpose Of nominating candidates for local offices in boroughs. towns, cities. wards, precincts or districts
 It often elects delegates 10 q con- yenlon Of a larger division. The use of the term in this sense i, confined 10 a few western states. In other parts ot the country it is called a mass convention or q pli- mary. Caucus may also mean an assembly Of party members Of a legislative body 70 decide upon united party action
 @. When were tho United States suh-.reasuries located: Have they al, beou abolished?
 \. They wcrc braneEes Of th. treasury department and HaEa all been abolished. They were lora,aJ 1 at Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cin- cinnati, New orlaar5 New York,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Observation On The Weather

Washington May 5.-ForccaSt for Southern New England: Fair to- night with light frost Thursday fair with rising temperature, moder- ~tr to fresh north winds.
 Conditions: Pressure is high this morning from Illinois eastward 10 -ha nowh Atlantic coast and light 10 heavy and killing fros,s We're re- ported in New York stata and New t.n@.=nd th.5 moruiug. Tnu West t~a disturbance is moving rapidly eastward and unsettled couGirors have st in oy-r tas lake districts as ia" cast aa Detroit and Lake tFi. Temp. are rising rapidly from tho middlc Atlantic states westward 10 tho Rocky mog0t#Jas. Showers of inc past 4 hours w,ra light and widely scaf- sergI throughout the country but principally confined 10 the Pacific loa>, districts
 Conditions favor for this vicinity f1lr weather with slowly rising temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
rHE AnE OF PrTE

It is astonishing to learn ina. half the girls in the colleges smoke and that half the girls in tha entire country will smoke iu the tHture- meaning, Of course. in this life, no. the hereafter. And the gentleman who made the statement has the name of Adam J. PLt-er.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
THE INDIANA PRIMARY

Senator James F. Watson of h. diana, one Of the administration stalwarts, and Senator Arthur k. Robinson, the ku Klux Kan sona- tor from tho Hoosior state, were yictors al the primary polls yester- day - as was expected. Senator Watson had only one opponent - CIaris Adams, a vitriolic lawyer, who did much to educate the peo- pie Of his state as to the innocuous and colorlcss record of Senator Watson, but as the full power of the Republican organization was behind Watson, and that type of man is regarded as a little tin god on wheels by the Republicans, and can stew larger mess of oratory in less time than any other public misinformant in the state with the exception of ex-senator Beveridge flor these various reasons sena- tor Watson easily brought home the bacon.
 Senator Robinson, running for the short term nomination, bestcd field of four opponents, and with Watson will have the pleasure of running against the Democrats this fall, Robinson vas appointed to fill the unexpircd term oc the late Senator Samuel NJ. Ealston. The latter was Democrat, but politics in Indiana being what it is, that did not prevent the Rcpubli- can governor from appointing a Republican to fill the uncXpired term, and doing so, il was general Iy charged, at the bidding of the ku KluX Kan.
 In nominating Evans Woolon, an Indianapolis banker the Demo- crats have put up a strong contend CT against Senator Robinson in the fall. By voting for Woolen people in the state no doubt will attempt 10 right the wrong pcrpetratel bS the governor when he named Rob- insou to succeed Ealston. Nooleu whose reputation throughout tA, state is of a kind 10 attract thu best clements in both parties, is nr doubt tho highest caIibrc cmdidal. selected by the Democrats since th. days of Ealston,
 There having been six contender in the Democratic contes, for th long term nomination and Inc Iag requires the winner 10 have ma fority, inc man who will do baItlp with Watson will have 10 be choseI by The Democratic convention. is likely to be a lively convention
 Watson and Robinson arc boil dry on the prohibition issue; so wa Adams, inc chief contender. an, so Is Woo}on. Consequently in th, state where it is a crime 10 hay' a drop Of any kind Of liquor in th' house, or to have smell of i about the person prohibition wa. not an sisue in the cIcc,ioueoInE But farm relief was lbe lte issue an issue which everyone fayors but which Watson and Robinson il tha Senate have been particularly reluctant 10 further Yet both wer' rc-nomjnatcd, as is usual in high. ] powered party politics.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
| Circulation

usnber Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. s national oFEen.zAt'C' whics furnishes newspapers and Ea'el tiserp with a strictly honest ana!ys.s e. circulation. Our circulation st4ttl..' are bates upon this audit. This Insure. rro.s~ti1r sga!ust fraud in uswspape' dIrrtbutlon figures to both national aat local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Please Note This

Tho fact that I am a good musi- elan was the means of saving my life during the flood in our town a lew years ago."
 How was that?" When the water struck our house, my wife got on the folding bed and foated down the stream until she was rescued" And what did you do?" Well, I accompanied her on the piano."
 Moses Epstein. Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 FOrbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

In New York the OBrien a.l will permit the construction or sky scraper tenements on the streets adjoining the parks. in summer ol- Actively shutting of cool hroezes and turning the parks into hot pockets. like the Grand Canyon Of the Colorado. Or perhaps you have never been down into the canyon on a hot day? Then go to Central mark when the s'lyscrapers are all built up around it.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

We're For Delight saving. Folks! Some gain an hour by daylight say
 ing. But fl each grouch would leave of
 raviug, Our de-lieht-saying would no doubt Be something all could boast about!
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
THE RUI. OF PARTICULARS

The Elitor's Answer 10 the Mothers
 Club Dear Mothers Club:
 Your note received, And contents duly noted. I'm very, very pleased 10 learn The way your club has voted. I've often thought I'd like 10 we'd Fut I've not ye- been able To ind tho right Kind Of Sue, Marie, Louise, or Mabel. The girl that would make my wife must he beauty; healthy; Be full of fun. yet sensible, And reasonably wealthy. Her sense Of humor must be fine, And she must be artistic; Sweet tempered. sympathetic, too, And very optimistic. She must be able 10 play bridge, Dance uelL and cook q dinner; X loving. lcvahle sweetheart, No saint, and yet no sinner f you can find a girl like that, Or one who's even better, I'll bless inc day you wrote to me And always bo
 YOUR DEBTOR.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Fatal fires are not isolated oc- currences. The seven in one family who were burned to death in Illi- nois were preceded ty three burn ed to death in Boston the day be- fore. And still some people think # gets monotonous to counsel care with matches. Illuminating gas and other inAammables.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Facts
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Crime always foUrisncs in adverse proportion to the pu6l.c's soora O., criminals.
 Radicals are born that way. but it lakes a lot Of work to accumulate the stun that makes q conservative.
 l. isn't a true resort unless it lacks one hotel Of having enough 10 house the realtors.
 An educated man earns more. Ami it seldom takes over ten years after graduating 10 get educated
 4 normal husband is one who comas home from golf and gets mad because his wife isn't home from bridge.
 Wouldn't it he a good idea 10 have a universal day of prayer for .he reformation of the devil?
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Still think how tta fur would he flying if Mussolini had been born in one Of the Balkan states.
 Mexico had better move carefully. If she doesn't treat the preachers right, it may be necessary to seize the oil wells.
 Once more America comes 10 the rescue Of France. Its America's money that is used to brlbo Eiu chiefs.
 One generation can establish a re- public, but lt takes q dozen or so 10 eradicate awe Of q prince.
 No man is a complete failure lr- iii he delights to think his virtue is what keeps him poor.
 Whats the use: Anxiety shor'ens your life: and if you don't worry you get fat, and that shortcus your life,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

And now somebody has started a war in Nicaragua. The Chinese war has not been active for sav- eral weeks; the syrian ruction is ebbing; the see-saw in Morocco is standing still, and England has tho center Of the spotlight.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
More TrrItb Than Poetry!

Harriet. l asked one of my pu- ufls recently, "what are the princi- pal parts Of the verb 1oNc?'" "The principal parts of the verb love ara loved, engaged, married, she replied.
 Il. X. c.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

The building boom having reached Bristol the Eau City in- tends to make the bell ring while she is at it. The building boom started several years ago in the large cities, spread 10 the smaller cities, and is now going on down the line until even the farmers will begin erecting now barns.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Think how surprised q seal must be who goes 10 sleep on an iceberg up in the Arctic and wakes up to find himself on a Broadway chorus EIrl,s bacN.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Tho New RcsnoneihiIitics

Grocer: shall l kill couple Of thofe chickens and send them over to the house, Ma'am?"
 Mrs. N.wlywcd: "Wei If you're sure they're fresh. you may"
 The Bobbad-Hair Bandit,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

That superbuman attempt to dry up Philadelphia seems to be in preparation for the Sosqui-Centen- nial exposition. But why the hurry? It will be easy 10 determine whether a man is drunk: Just ask him to pronounce the name of inc show.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
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Send all communications 10 Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded 10 New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
COMMUNICATED

16f Harrison &,
 New Britain. Conn.,,
 May 4, 1926. Editor. The Now Britain Herald Sir; At the meeting of the Parents
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Tho arctic ..t...rs aaa t.g Chicago crime situation a~t rN,g- thing their n.1 way :" '... r."a columns uuu lAs Hauaa s-M.. broke.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

The Herald is OF saie daily in New York at Hotalings Hewssts1a. 4'l-et square; schultz's Newsstands- Entrance Grand Central t2nd Street,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Public houses" in Great Britain may be forced 10 close during the strike, is the uews, That means saloons will be closed. and i. may also mean tho strike @Il not last so very long. Nothing emphasizes folly so much as sober tginEme