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New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
THE ECLECTIC CASES

Connecticut is not yet done with the cases of the 75 eclectic doctors whom the state board of health has endeaYorcd to bar from prac- ticing medicine in the common wealth. Their licenses have been revocated. but their appeals arc still pending. Meanwhile they can continue to practice just as before
 In the ordinary course Of events, the appeals would not reach the attention of the [. s. Supreme court for two years. They are upon the docket, but it is so crowded that nothing can be expected un- til that time unless the eclectic cases are advanced ahead of other cases.
 The attempt to advance the cases meets with the approval of the physicians involved as well as the health board. The delay again stresses the overworked condition of the nations chief tribunal. With the growth of the country litiga- ton grows apace, and the time may come when the Supreme court will be entirely unable to keep UT with the deluge of cases brought before H.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
CONCENTRATIONS TO WELD AND PAONESSA

Congratulations of the city are due to Mayor Elect Weld for his victory. He is now man in New Britain politics. promises 10 do his best to serve the city faithfully and well. and is entitled 10 the best wishes Of every citizen.
 Mir. Weld has promised all the people and has their confidence and good will. He needs co-opera- ton and, we believe, will get it.; not merely the cooperation, good will and confidence of Republicans but also from the Democrats, He Is to be the mayor Of all citizens, not only the mayor Of those who voted for him.
 Congratulations also are due to Mayor Paonessa for giving the city four years of government with a high average Of achievement and advancement. He did his best and can leave office secure in the Knowledge that his administrations were a decided step forward in the history Of the city
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
GETTING THE RETURNS
 TO TUE, PUBLIC

The Herald wishes to point with pride" if 1t may, to it's efforts to supply the people of New Britain with election returns last evening at the earliest possible moment. In its election extra complete figures from every ward which were, with very few exceptions, correct were given, carrying the essential infor- nation to the waiting public fully fifteen minutes before any other agency yielded similar statistics. Naturally, in handling mass of figures, a few mistakes will occur but all of these were of minor nature.
 The publication of election extras in a newspaper of this size repre- sents a financial loss. as there is no extra charge to the advertisers for space used, but the paper feels it incumbent upon itself to publish the returns as q matter of service to the public, charging the loss to 1 it's own advertising account. That the efforts of this paper were ap- prcciated is abundantly proven by 1 the sale of the election edition, about 5000 copies having been printed and distributed.
 Service in other ways. notably through the spreading of informa- ton via the telephone. was ren- dercd 10 the public. There is no gauging the number of telephone calls that came over 1925" or "92G," two operators doing nothing else than handling these calls,
 A peculiarity of this election was the comparative apathy that ruled ! up 10 last evening. Electors did not seem 10 be interested. But, scarce ly had the polls closed than there nas a wave of excitement that spread far over the boundary lines Of the city Many telephone calls were received from out-of-town points, all inquiring as to the re- suits, and a large crowd, on tho streets was anxious to discuss fig urcs, while consulting the Herald and analyzo the returns.
 The reward Of an endcavor to render service is received through the acceptance Of this service. The Herald was amply rewarded by the public which seemed tse make tho maNimum use Of the ssrvice which we offered.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
25 Years Ago Today

In the most closely contested game ever played in the local armory. Co. I boys won from Co. E last night by 10-9 in the tenth in ming. The team was strengthened by the addition of O'Bricn at third and Reilly at short and these new men put new life into the game. Co. E went after Captain Griswold's curves with a vengeance in the first inning but his men rallied and won out Spcrl stru"k out six men but was wild
 The Y. NJ. c. A. directors met last evening and elected inc following ot- ficers: President, w H. Hart; vice. presidents. F. G. Platt and c. ]. Parker; treasurer, II B. Humason; recording secretary II &. Walter. The Y. M. c. A. Wheel club named the following for office: President and captain, C, A. Rossbcrg; scCrc- ] tary, D. E. Stevens; treasurer, w. II. i Latham; first lieutenant, A. E. Viets; second lieutenant, William ]. Gcary; color bearer A. ]. Northrop, ir. Al the Young Peoples reception tonight J. NJ. Burdick will be pres ented with the rifle offered hy the Stevens Arms Co. 10 the winner of the recent tournament
 Body Brussels carpets are offered at SIC and 9Sc a yard-sold regular fly at $1.35 a yard.
 While searching some papers to- day, Andrew Turnhuu found his fathers naturalization paper which was grantcdin 1917. Mr. TurnbulI also found a certificate showing that he was made q voter in Meriden in .iN55.
 James Flood of Lasaue street was Ithrown from his team yesterday and painfully bruised He was carried into John Farr's house and treated there.
 The c. c. Whist club held q ses sion last evening al the home Of MT and Mrs Harry Lawrence of Soutl Main street. The prizes were wor by W. fleming and Fred Hartman,
 The great success Of inc use o 'the automobile in France with re lrard to it's usc in military mancuvcr has led - the conviction that al horscless carriages would he confis Icatcd if a mobilization were ordered
 The balmy days Of baseball arr here. Plavcrs Monk, Lock, Ander son, nnd Francis arrived from Ohl today and ReislinE and q coteri come in this evening. The boys ar looking over the town before don ming uniforms. President Kennedy O the association spent the morning
 introducing the diamond dusters t Lthe cranks.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
AUTO NOMADS

After broadcasting 10 tho world the climatic attractions ot their states. California and Florida have begun complaining about tn" hordes of auto gypsics" that are infesting their highways. Thes' nomads are not gypsios of the con ventional type, but are people in ordinary circumstances - som" poor - who have left the tenc- ments in the large cities for a breath Of the fresh air and sum shine the publicity boosters havc been talking about,
 The trouble with California and Florida is thoy want only rich visitors, tourists who can put up in the best hotels and spend money as freely as water, or those who will not hesitate to gamble in real estate.
 The two states will have 10 ac- cept the automobile nomads along with the others. The change is do- ing the nomads more good than some Of the wcalthier classes.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
DE KIND TO ANIMALS

This Is the week when we are to be kind to animals or at least, when we are reminded Of this desirability, Of the multitude of "wceks" that have been pro- mulgated within the last few years, few deserve more attention than "animal week"
 Mans control over dumb ami mals in justice does not mean that he should abuse them. The week Is to emphasize his responsibility toward the dumb creatures which serve him and give him pleasure throughout the remainder of the year.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
BERGDOLL WILL RE
 TRIED IN PRIVATE
Draft EVadsr Said to Have Sympathy in New EScapade

Mosbach, Germany, April If Rl..- This little town in Baden was crowded today with people who had come from all parts of the region to attend the trial of Grover C. Borg doll tho American draft evadcr, who is under indictment for seduction and impairing inc morals of minors. They apparently, however, are doop- cd to ppointment. as the case will be heard behind Closed doors before one judge and two jurors.
 It is said that of the seven vii nesses who will be produced by the state one will be Leisel Schmidt, 17-year-old girl of Heidelberg whom ! Bergdoll is charged with having se- duced three years ago. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, the child Of ! German parents. She has been study ing chemistry at Heidelberg univcr- sity and is said to be extremely nervous.
 Since Bcrgdoll escaped to Ger many from the United States he has been rather q spectacular person. driving about in his high powered motor car and spending money lav- ishly. Considerable sympathy for the draft evadGr is being shown, be- cause private detectiye of Rhla- delphia named Robert P. Sachs brought tho charges against him. Sachs is now believed to be in the United States. Since he was arrest ed, Bergdoll has been given the chance for plentiful recreation in the big prison grounds and has ordered his meals from restaurants on the outside. Recently it is declared he has been in surly mood.
 Reports that the state during the trial is desirous of preventing | ] scandalou, sensation are causing much speculation among the villag- CTS of Mosbach and those who have come here for tho court proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
SUPPOSE THE FURNITURE
 COTID TAIk!!
How Embarrassing It Would R

How Embarrassing It Would B.
 With Company Present
 Nmagincd by Frank II. Wolheim)
 The Piano-Thanll you, Mrs, Whiteman. Yes, I think I have q vory nice tone. l think do very well for a secondhand piano that cost only $50, don't you? I look pretty well, too, but the side that's scratch cd is next to the wall, where you cant see it.
 The Easy Chair-Oh, yes. You're comfortable. but I'M not. You're the heaviest person I've held for a long time, Why don't you reduce?
 The Floor Lamp-Of course I'm pretty. But I don't live here. These people just borrowed me for the eve ming, and they will return me tomor- row.
 The Painting-Don't let them kid you! I'm no old masterpiece! They bought me at department store sale for SPAS. Hoh! Heh.
 The Rug-Good guns! Where were you folks raised? Why don't you clean the mud off your feet before you come in?
 The Dining Room Set--Be careful and not spill anything! We're not paid for yet, and this months pay ment is past due. Use a little judg- ment now!
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
becoming strong northwest.

becoming strong northwest,
 Conditions; X trough of low pre6- sure ovorlics tho St. Lawrence valley and the lower lake region this morn Ing and extends southwestward to the central Mississippi valley, Areas of high pressure continue on tho north Atlantic coast and over tho south Atlantic states. Most of tho western half of the country K dominated by m area of high pross sure that Is. central, over Minnesota and the Dako,aa Snow has fallen in tho northern Mississippi ralNy and tho upper lake region and rain in Virginia. West Virginia, North Carolina and east Tennessee, It Is much colder tht morning in tho upper Mississippi and upper lake region. A minimum temperature of two degrees below zero was re- ported from White River. Canada, on the northern shore of Lake Su. perior,
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1929 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two gents 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 Editor.
 Q. Did Good Friday ever come in the month of February?
 A. No. Easter Sunday cannot come earlier than March 22 or later than April 25; therefore Good Friday must come either in March or April.
 Q, Is William S. Hart now play ing in the movies?
 A. He is back on the screen after an absence of two years, He has re- gently completed "Tumblewceds", q western story.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name McCann?
 A. It Is an Irish name meaning "son of heroes"
 c. How many times has the state of California been visited by earth quakes?
 A. The earliest recorded severe shock occurred in 1912, destroying mission buildings in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties and killing abaut 40 persons. In 1851 San Fran cisco was considerably damaged; and there were other shocks in 1855, 1885 and 1918. On April IS, 1906, the state was visited by the worst earthquake in it's history, extending over about l90 miles and centering in San Francisco.
 c. What were some of the causes of the French revolution?
 A. Chief among them were the abuses and extravagances of the Bourbon monarchy. the unjust pri- villages enjoyed by the nobility and the higher clergy. the wretched con dition of the poorer classes of the people, and the revolutionary char acter and spirit of French philoso- phy and literature. To these must be added, as a rroximate cause, the influence of the American revolution
 c, Of what is calomel made?
 A. It is found native as horn quicksilver" but is generally manu- factured by triturating a mixture of mercuric sulphate, common salt, and metallic mercury, subliming and washing with boiling water It Is a white, heavy, odorless and tastelesS powder that Is almost insoluble in water.
 c. Will you please explain the work of the U. S. budget bureau and how the receipts and expenditures of the United States are balanced? A. The bureau of the budget was created by the act approved June 1o 1921 and has authority to assemble correlate, revise, reduce or increase the estimates of the several depart ments and establishments of the gov ernmcnt. Heads of departments are required to appoint an officer whose duty 1t is to prepare departmental estimates of appropriations and such supplemental or deficiency estimatet as may be required. The accumula- ton of all these estimates makes possible the general government es- inmates of receipts and expenditures which compose the national budget In 1925 government receipts were | $3,7S0,14S,6S4 and expenditures were
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

s3,529, ,64s,itG. For 1926 1t Is cstl- mated that receipts will be S3,sS0e 7l6,0i2 and expenditures S3,61S,- 675,1S6.
 Q, Can you tell me something about the author of tho Horatlo Al ger books?
 A. Horation Alger (sometimes written with "Jr.0 lived from 1882 to 1899 and wrote many books for boys commonly known as "Tho Alger Books" The author was born in Revere, Mass. and attended Harvard university, graduating in 1862. He studied at the Harvard Divinity school. and was ordained to the pastorate of tho Unitarian church at Brewster. Mass, in 1884. Later he removed to New York city. Altogether he published about 70 books of juvenile fiction that still re- tain their popularity. Some of the best known series are Ragged Dick" "Tattered Tom" and 'Iucl; and Pluck"
 Q. Is there any way of telling the age of a fish?
 A. Concentric ridges found on the scales of fish indicate their age in the same way that tree rings can be counted 10 show the age of tree.
 Q. How high can water be forced In pipe from a pressure tank What ie, fn, l ent heights?
 A. One foot head of water equals 0.4335 pounds square inch pressure. Thus if there Is pressure of 100 pounds per square inch in the tank the water could be forced up a pipe 230 feet high, in theory. In prac- tice friction would reduce this.
 c. Is there a city or town by the name of Charlotte" in the state of Virginia? ..-
 A. There is town named Char : lottesville" and one named Char lotte Court House" in Virginia but no Charlotte"
 Q. How many dimes were coined by the San Francisco mint in 1924?
 A. Twenty-four.
 Q. When should sugar maple trees be trimmed?
 A. While the sap is dormant in early spring or late fall is the best time for pruning or trimming trees
 Q. What type of ship is the Me- dusa of the United States navy?
 A. It is a repair ship with the Pacific fleet.
 c, Why is the United States call ed World Power?
 A. Because in size geographical location, population. wealth. com merce, natural resources, and inter- national relations it is one of the greatest nations in the world.
 Q. I saw q reference to the Iron Gates" of the Danube. To what did it refer?
 A. Iron Gates" is the name oi a celebrated pass on the lower Dan ume near Gladova, just below the point where the river leaves Hun. gary and where a spur of inc Pennsylvania Alps nearly barrlcadeS the river.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
YIELDS OPPORTUNITY
 AS MAYOR

Mayor-Eleet Weld will take of- fee next Tuesday as Republican mayor, with Republican common Council majority to carry out his policies.
 There has been considerable dis. satisfaction in tho past with tho so-callod Republican machine in city government; not necessarily because of 1t organization. but be- cause Of tho tactics 1t employed. The two Paoncssa administrations were largely the result of dssatis- faction with these tactics, as un- der ordinary conditions New Brit ain possesses q Republican ma iorlty sufficient to elect Republican candidates.
 To Mayor Elect Weld will come the opportunity to reform such machine tactics from within, should there be any left or should an attempt be made 10 revive the old and discrcdited methods.
 The city has shown confidence in Mir. Weld. but that does not mean it wishes return of the machine tactics in effect prior 10 1922,
 It is believed Mir. Weld will be mayor actually, and not in name only; that is what citizens elected him for. The vote for Mir. Weld can be regarded as having been far above the vote for any political machine. MT, Weld's future in politics is based upon how he tunc- tions as mayor, not upon how he permits the machine to revive. Citizens expect him to give the city leadership and it is taken for granted that this expectation will be fulfilled.
 It was a victory for the Ropub- lican organization as an organiza- ton. but not victory for the ma chine tactics of q former day These should be left where they were discarded when Mir. Paoncssa was elected,
 The political future of New Britain is expected to be a con- unuation of, or, if possible, im- proycmcnt upon the past four years; not a continuation of 1922. Mr. Weld himself, we feel confi- dent, will agree.
 It makes no difference to the city whether it has Democratic or a Republican mayor so long as either is a conscientious worker for the civic welfare. Mir. Weld will begin his term with such con- tidcnce expressed upon all sides. It is the business Of the new mayor 10 build upon 1t and justify it, That he will do so We have no doubt.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

day" sonia Machine: Hes got on the old pants you gave him. Wats you think of that. with tho werd 'pn.utAoGia.' Fletcher; That's so, Fly N,, they are my pants,
 we'll well! Tho slitely chopped and changed by
 little Sonia; And tho I've worn those trousers
 many yeers must admit l hardly pneumonia" Copyright. 1926. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Facts
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Popular spring fiction; "The orl- glnal New York east"
 Free mon are those who, having sunk the king, now delight to boss one another
 Straw votes never reveal the scnti- mont of those who live out where straw grows,
 Absorbing dust while beating q rug doesn't seem such an ordeal after bituminous winter,
 The man who named them straw berries must have eaten early ones to get tho straw flavor.
 How things chauEc' At first, cot ton was callnd )ho wool tree, And now it's used 10 produce silk,
 If she scoma very awkward uhont it, the littlo dear is smoking because it makes her feel adventurous,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

The news that Peggy Hopkins Joyce will marry for the fifth time is Of especial interest 10 girls who wonder at the astonishing bashful- ness Of modern young men in pop ping the eternal question.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
Observation On The Weather

Washington. April 14.-Forccast for Southern New England: Cloudy, probably showers tonight; colder in western Massachusetts tonight; Thursday fair and colder. fresh, shifting winds becoming fresh to strong northwest and north.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy and colder, possibly showers In extreme south and light rain or snow flurrics in north and central portions tonight; cold wave in north portion; Thursday generally fair and colder; fresh shifting winds,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

The girl who is suing the man in who's" automobile she was a guest for $l0,0O0 as the result of injuries received in an accident Is at least teaching joyriders some- thing new about the law.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
What He Thought They Were

A negro walked into bakery the
 other day bent on getting something tasty. By his awkwardness 1t could
 be seen that he had never visited a bakery before. He looked at all the dainty things and then, stopping be- fore a tray of chocolate eclairs, he
 said
 "Lcmme have ten cents woth ob dose colored lady's fingers" F r. Pitzer.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

When former Police Commis- sioner Enright was forced out he lost a job paying s1o.6oo a year; and now he is denied pension Of s5.on0. But meanwhile he accept d tho presidency Of Florida realty company at s5o,oOo a year. It indeed was lucky he got fired.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

If the prices for potatoes con- tlnue high. as is forecast, some ot our urban botanists may draw upon their experience gained dur. ing She war and raise tubers once more.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

The traffic signal is gone at West Main and High streets, so that there Is one less nuisance to con- tend with when autosts roll down the hill and cant stop in q hurry.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
noY NIGHTnAwKs CuAsEn

Three boys who wcrN seen by Sup crnumerary Officer William O'Day on Myrtle street. mar Curtis street, about 1:10 this morning. took 10 their heels at sight of inc officer and a chase md search Of tNn neigh borhood failed to locate them.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN (Conductcd by Dustyl

Icetchcr:
 Gertrude Junior begs 10 be excus- cd a few minnits vile she arranges a rubber heel bouncing contest for ahe class, and meenwile want 10 Task Sonia Machine why her brother Fly N. Machine looks so diffrent to-
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Whenever two autoists ride to- gcther on some of the citys streets conversation about the weather is abandoned in favor of discussion of the bunny pavemcnts.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
IN KLASS AT kRAZY KOLLEGE
 Conducted by Maxine)

Teacher:
 "Bertram, you haven't many words in your vocabulary but you certainly use the few you have quite frequent ly. Let me hear defiant from your busy lips" Bert Seed: Nah sistah's bufday's comin' soon, An las night she got soah Becawz An said And buy her gift In defiant ten cent stoah."
 Frances Norton.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Our President made nice speech about newspapers and their relation to the public, and the gov ernments relation to the news papers, etc, but failed to mention the White House spokesman.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
No Fair!

My young son, aged eight, had been given fresh clothes and sent 10 the bathroom. "Mothcr, did you want me to wear socks or stockings?" q gave you cks, didn't I?" an- sWercd.
 "Yes, mother, but you see I've washed for stockings"
 Carrie Borton Fite.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

+ is announced by a railroad that dining cars cost s6O,O00; con- nrming what travellers who eat in ihcm have suspected all alongt
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14
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send all communications tO run shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will he forwarded to New York

Our Business Efficiency Program It's timc-cloCks mako folks surly.
 Let's put in fun-clocks, Folks, For then we'd all be early
 Sos not 10 miss the jokes.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Member Audit I,urenu Of Circulation. The A B c. iE 6 natiOral organization whic, iurn,shes newspapers and advef- tisers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statstiot are based upon this audit. Thir tnsutes protection agalut fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local adyertisera