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Congressional Hosts
At Dinner Concert.


Representative and Mrs. Charles B.
Timberlake entertained at the dinner
concert last evening at the Mayflower
Hotel in honor of Senator and Mrs.
Lawrence c. PhippS and Bishop and
Mrs. William i. Mcdowell. The other
guests were Senator and Mrs. Rice w.
Means. Senator and Mrs. Porter II.
Dale. Representative and Mrs. l.. Hart
Fem, Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. Mon
dell and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bennett.
Mrs. Theodore Allen Rodine enter
tanned luncheon and bridge party in
her home on Shepherd street Thurs
day afternoon in honor of Mrs. VII
liam Hanna Of Tampa, Fla. Other
guests were Mrs. Earnest Huyett,
Mrs. Norris t,ngle. Mrs. Daniel John
stone Mrs. George kinncn, Mrs. LII
Their Jones. Mrs. Alvin Pearson, Mrs.
Edward Riley. Mrs. Raymond, Mrs
Under and Mrs. Iancey.
Lieut.. Col. Frank Adams, L. S. a.,
10. NJ. G., and AI-e. Adams were enter
tanned at dinner al the Maytiower Sat
urday evening by Maj. Charles r.
Shinn. L. s. A, G. NJ. r.. who has
been ordered TO two weeks active duty
III the quarternast"r generals office.
Mrs. Macpherson Crichton and Miss
Gladys Leighton Wood will be Joint
POSSESSES at tea Friday afternoon IN
the garden Of the Hotel Mayfower
Lieut.. Col and Mrs. James j. Meade
entertained a dinner party of 10
guests a; dinner Saturday evening at
the Chevy Chase Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Frank Smith
had as their guest over the week end,
in their apartment at Southbrook
Court, Mr. Marvin Tyler.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Long William
son had as their guests at dinner at
Wardrnan Park Hotel last evening the
first secretary of the Peruvian en-
bassy and Sonora de Gonzalez Prada,
later attending the lecture given by
the Minister of Latvia at the Ward
man Park Theater.
Former State Senator l.. NJ. Wash
burn and Mrs. WaShburn of Boston
have come TO Washington TO spend
several months and are at the Hotel
Shoreham.
The second of the series of Navy
and Marine Corps dances will be held
at the Willard January Is.
Former Attorney General and Mrs
A Mitchell Palmer entertained at
luncheon yesterday at Wardnlan Park
Hotel Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer will leave
tomorrow for New York, returning to
Washington for d day or two before
they leave for Palm Beach for the
Mid winter season.
Mrs. John Allen MunSou and MiSS
Helen Chalfany Will give a card party
February al o'clock at the Fonta-
net Courts.
Mrs. Frederick Beebe has returned
to her home in Boston after visiting
her brother and siSter-in-law, DR.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-25

Mrs Warren S Bickham. at their
home, 1910 Massachusetts avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Graham Nc
Guiggan announce the marriage ~
their daughter, Virginia Hobbs. to
Ensign Albert Sidney Moore in Brem-
erton, Wash. January -.
Mr.. Archie Roosevelt. son of the
late President Roosevelt, arrived in
Washington yesterday from New York
and is at the Willard. where he eA-
poets TO remain several days.
Mrs Leon Never and daughter
Lois OF Birmingham. Ala. are visit
ing the formers mother, Mrs. Samuel
Saks and will remain here for
month.
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Floor Committee for
The Assembly Wednesday.

The chief of the western Euro
| pean division of the State Department.
Mr.. William r. Castle, ir.. has with
drawn from the Craftsmanship OF the
| floor committee for the Washington
Assembly Wednesday evening. at the
! Mavfiower. because of the death in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-25

S-YY HE President and Mrs. Cool
idge will be the honor guests
at . reception u be given ly
.l the ConGreSsiOna! Club Thurs
day evening. February -.
Mrs. Coolidge viii follow a custom
established earlier in the season and
this afternoon viii receive q group Of
guests by special appointment.
Tho AmhaS SIdur of Germany and
baroness MaltDan entertained a com
Iany Of about $50 "a q musical las,
evening when Mime. Elisabeth Reth-
hers. German soprano, gave the pro
gram, assisted by Air Kurt Hetzel.
pianiS'. ii Washington, formerly OF
Nunirh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-25

Mrs. Frederick Beebe has returned
to her home in Boston after visiting
her brother and sister-in-law, DR.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-25

Mrs. John Allen Manson and Miss
Helen Chalfany Will give q card party
February AT s o'clock at the Fonta-
net Courts
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The Vice President and Mrs Dawes
viii be the guests IN whose honor
To- uer Ec7reSerj ative and Mrs. Frank
W Mondell VIII entertain d company
OF % at dinner this evening.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
TONY THE ROOTBLACk
 On TNCJE TONrS CABIN

Lassa night me an my Mariouche weesa married twenna five-years. say 10 her she should give-a feeft cents an I take-a her to-a da movie pitch. She say datsa fine. So she putsa eighta, nine-a, tenna keedsto da bed an we gonna go out an slehrate.
 Datsa fine pitch. Watsa called Tncla Toms House. One-a beega man he comc-a in an he wanna buy Uncla Tom account heesa Slav. He saya he wanna make heem free so datsa he can goa 10 work. Datsa funny beeznoss. Heesa gotta no peek, no shov-how he gonna 50 to work :? Darsa gal Eliza shccsa frand Cncla Tom she say nothing doin cause-a da President Able Link he gonna have-a war 10 free Slovs an how he gonna have war if daresa no SlaS to free. Shecsa right. PNtty soon deesa lawyer Max he tai her eetsa gonna been did. He say she gonna been sold the same which makc-sa her much sad She no wan ma go from her babby. So she holda da babby on her chest an runna uucek when nobody issa look. She jump on ltla bcets ice what some wan chuck in da riv.
 Don darosa becga barks. Eetsa bleed hounds an day gonna chase Eliza. Dat-sa upset little Eva an she
 die an go upstairs to Heaven. She canta no wait till bleed hounds eata Eliza. Den because Uncle Tom he lccva Eva die, some beega fresh guy whatsa called Simonizc Legrease he geeva heem slap inna da face wid ! horse stick.
 Datsa bad an my Mariouch she
 wanna I should go an geeva heem
 punch inna da nose. I say datsa only
 pitch: Gatsa no for sure. Deesa peoples good frands an she say datsa | fine way to be frandsan whatsa
 gonha happen when day don't not
 like each odder.
 Nexta year We gonna see nodder
 movie pitch.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13

clerk, a ballot was called for. and H. A. Stocking defeated II. L. Cur tis. Committees named included the following; finance, F, N. Humphrey, Charles Kuper, George W. Traut, and c. J. Parker; claims. c. J. Parker, S. J. Bergstrom and Gott- Heb Lorch supplies George W. Traut. Henry Dunlop, and David Dehm; licenses, Henry Dunlop, F. N. Humphrey, and Daniel MeNeil; health. Dr, Clark. C, A. Mercy. W. J. Rawlings, and Andrew Turnbull; ordinances, James E. Cooper, NJ. M. Cashmere, and C. A. Parker; street encroachments, Daniel McNell. Gott- l!eb, and J. E, Cooper; sale of city property, NJ. C. Stockwell, Edward Wiegand, and Malcolm Kalgren. pr. Clark was again named for health officer over Dr. Hem and Dr. lrv- ing. Andrew Turnbull was nomin- ated sanitary inspector by acclama- ton.
 Tomorrow will be New Britain Day" at Hartford, where the legls- laturo will take up several important New Britain matters.
 The Bohemia Whist club will meet with Mir. and Mrs. Paul Vogelge- sang this evening.
 The Maple Hill Golf club has vot- cd to employ a professional in tho person of Oscar Bum of Shinnecos- sett, L. l., and to spend s25o to put the grounds in condition and lay out croquet field.
 Chamberlain council, Jr. o. |. A. M., concluded it's series of socials ! last evening in its hall. The commit tee of arrangements consisted Of Ernest Woods, Lewis Norton. Louis 1 Caldwell, William Rowe, Joseph ILutz. Louis Norton was floor direc- tor and was assisted by Henry Nor- ton, Charles Wiegand, Charles Eppler, and J. A. Williams. James Haslip was floor announcer.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
THE AGES OF SINGERS

When Mime. Emma Calye, ac- cordlng 10 an Associated Press dispatch from Paris, protested" against permitting Marion Tallcy 10 make her operatic debut at the tender age of 19, a great many people perhaps readily agreed, The girl should have had ten more years of training before being per mitted 10 sing in grand opera. Mime. Calve was quoted as saying. The public, always eager 10 follow in the lead of a distinguished au- thority perhaps readily agreed. But that doesn't halt the public from wishing 10 get a look at the younl girl from the wilds of Kan sas who could come to New York and be the center of such an as tonishinc Barnum-like debut at the Metropolitan.
 The New York World, admitting the possession of "scientifc spirit" took the trouble, after Mmc. Calve let fly her acrid re- marks. 10 get at the facts; that is 10 say. the ages al which noted fc- male singers made their debuts And this is what the records dis closed;
 Jenny Lind, IS years; Ernestinc -Heink, 15; Adclina Pat Ii, 16; Nellie Mclba, 1G; Geraldine Farrar, 1a; Marcolla Somhrich, 19; Amclita Gal!i-Curci, 20; Fricda HompcL 2o
 And the World notes that "onC Of the most successful dcbuts cycl held at the Theatre dc Ia Monna'e in Brussels. Belgium, was for [ fetching girl Of l6, who sang Mar gueritc in Gounod's Faust in 1882 Her name was Emma Calve."
 This ought 10 hold the madame Tor a while.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
CASTING BRooKHaRr FROM TIE SENATE

Two such staunch Republicans as Senators Bingham and Mclean ot Connecticut divided upon the casting of Senator Brookhart Of Iowa out Of the Senate and back into the maelstrom of Iowa poli- ties, where he is expected 10 run in the primaries against the vet eran. Senator Cummns, who hopes to be reelected for the fourth timo next November.
 Senator Bingham was for per hitting Brookhart 10 represent Iowa so long as Iowa wanted it that way; in other words, ho pinned his contention upon "stat.'s rights" a phrase that has become a sort of second religion with him Of late, Senator Mclean, however, upheld the report of the commit tee on privileges and elections, not being go squeamish about states rights" Senator Mclean. coincid- ing with the majority view, thought Brookhart should not be the sena- tor f the recount Of votes indl- cated he did not get the larger number over steck, a Democrat, who becomes one Of the Iowa sen- ators.
 The unseating of Brookhart. Of course. will be the signal for a ma jor political upheaval in Iowa. The radical Republican will run in the primaries against Senator Cum mins and nobody knows what will happen. Instead of losing pesti- ferrous radical like Brookhart and retaining q consummate conserva- tive and administration booster like Cummins. the final result may be that Brookhart will come back in triumph and Cummins retire 10 private life. And in addition the other senator from the corn belt state will be Democrat.
 The close vote of 45 to 41 for steck indicated that the Senate scarcely knew its own mind about the matter, and considering that some of the august senators ad- mittedly were swaycd by more than the weight of the committee report, t Is probable that some political considerations entered into the custer. It was a victory for the Democrats, as only nine on this side of the chamber voted for Brookhart, while 31 Republicans stood up for the radical. AS the total of Republicans voting to un- seat Brookhart was only 16, while 45 Democrats voted against him, it would seem that the Democrats were pleased at the opportunity to add another Democrat to the Sen ate, while nearly half the Rcpub-
 icans preferred the radical Repub- lican rather than the Democrat ol risk the chances of losing Cum. mins.
 The primaries and election ir Iowa will be increasingly enhanced with nationwide interest as the re- suit of the Senate action, Thr primaries between Brookhart an6 Cummins will take place in May
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
WOODEN HEELS

One cannot help feeling d"IiEht- nd at tho sucoces Of HavcrhlIl. Mass. ono of New Eugland's most noted manufacturing ccntcrs, at its rtviyidus in again nndinF itself as center oC 'u. wooden heel in- 1ustry.
 4 nc, rain of c5 r,r cent in production since inc opening Of the present year finds thr industry in Ha,crhiu nearly doubling its capacity in tbo last throo years. Daily 2G2,C2Q pairs of wooden heels arc turned our.
 There was time not SO v"ry long ago when Huv"rhill was labor ing under the slump of bad husi- ness and possimis's cmjm'I sou'h- orn and western competition was 70 blame; that New England was going on the rocks; and that the world was coming 10 au end, speak ing a-la-busn' ss.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13

In the Venezuela boundary dispute of 1895 and in the affair of 1908 Great Britain attempted to blockade the Venezuelan coast to insure col- lection of British claims for indem- nity On both occasions Great Britain was obliged to acquiesce in America's enforcement Of the Mon roe Doctrine, The United States delegates at the first Hague Con ference in 1899 stated distinctly that the Monroe Doctrine was a cardinal policy Of their country n declaration that was not opposed by any of the delegates present. Great Britain was represented at that conference.
 Q. Is Burt L, Standish the real name of the author of the Frank Merriwell stories?
 A. The name Is nom de plume employed by Gilbert Patton, the author of the stories.
 Q. Does humidity in the atmou- phere have an effece on efficiency?
 A. Science Service says that &C., cording 10 recent experiments, when the thermometer registers 100 de- grees Fahrenheit, four times more work can be done If the relative hu- midity is 30 per cent than if the relative humidity is 100 per cent.
 Q, How many recognized colleges and universities are there In the i United States?
 A. he 1925 Education Direct ory of the United States Bureau of Edu- cation lists 91S colleges and univer- sities in the country.
 Q, What great naturalist had q society named for him that Is de- voted to the preservation of bird life?
 A. John James Audubon, the ta- nous ornithoogist. here are many societies named for him.
 Q. Is Imprisonment for debt practiced in the United States as it was In England in the time of | Charles Dickens?
 A. No. In some states, however persons who have had judgment rendered against them for debt, may be imprisoned for failure 10 satisfy that judgment, and the courts will construe any attempt to evade pay ment, of the judgment as contempt l Of court and will order punishment. In many states failure to pay ali- mony can also be punished by inn prsonment.
 c. What do aviators mean when they speak of lair pockets?"
 A. An air pocket Is a localized condition of the atmosphere due to varying and irregular air currents which lessen the upward reaction against the planes of the machine causing it suddenly to drop, as if into a hole. his so-called hole In the air" is supposed to be due either 10 q descending current into which the aviator runs or 10 an overtaking current travelling faster than the aviators speed.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13

on their organic law, their eco. homie conditions and their trade relations. This congressional com mission no doubt would have pro- yided an impartial report, Instead, 1 tho President sends Colonel Thompson as one-man seomms- sion. why may or may not provide such q report.
 one Of the notable vetoes Of Governor.Gencral Wood at Manil- Ia was the vetong last December Of the Philippine legislatures bill providing for a plebiseite on the question ot Philippine independ- once, hasing his veto on the ground that the legislature had no power 10 authorize such a plebis- cite, Tho immediate answer of the Philippine political parties to this was for representatives Of the Ma cionalista and Democratic parties 10 agree upon the formation Of q coalition at tho next session of the Philippine legislature; but with Governor-Gcnoral Wood sitting tight and ready 10 veto anything he doesn't like, 1t is difficult to see how much can come of the coal- ton except 10 fan the flames Of self-rule. That the two parties, i however, can create a disagreeable political situation is indicated from the report last year of Rep ] resentative Charles Underhill, of ] Massachusetts, who in returning from the Philippines, said the islands are not yet ready for in- ] dependence and favoring leglsla- tion by Congress to permit Gov crnor-General Wood to govern the islands without the Impossible re- strictions and irritations imposed by the independence propagan- dists."
 The educated Filipinos are said to be citing the pertinent state- ments in the Declaration of Inde- pendence, Woodrow Wilson's four teen points" and the Wilsonian dogma regarding self-determina- tion of peoples. It is regarded cer- tain that they will not be satisfied with anything less than the self government promised them; and if the time actually is not yet ripe for such a step, probably they are willing to wait a little longer. But no matter what Colonel Thompson reports, what Governor General Wood thinks, or what the rubber interests wish, the topic of self rule will not down. To ignore 1t will be inviting trouble. The Fill pinos at least wish to be as well off, politically, as Cuba.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research he undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are standardization.
 Q. Is there a city called Jeddo or Yedo in Japan?
 A. Those are ancient names for Tokyo. Yodo was originally an obscure hamlet and stood on the seashore in the district of the city now called Asakusa.
 Q. How many bushels of wheat were produced in the United States in 1924?
 A. S72.673,000.
 Q. When does the repeal of the tax imposed on bowling alleys, bil- Hard rooms, shooting galleries, rid ing academies, etc. take effect?
 A. June 50. 1926.
 Q. Is the Monroe Doctrine in the constitution of the United States, and does the United States govern mont have to abide by it's pro visions?
 A. The. Monroe Doctrine is not a constitutional provision. It is merely diplomatic policy accepted more or less by the United States since 1923 when President Monroe delivered his annual message 10 Congress. There is nothing that compels the United States to pursue that policy, but it has been followed 60 generally that many people re- gard it as a permanent part of American diplomacy.
 c. Can you tell me something concerning the writing of the Pris- oner's Song?
 4. It is an old mountain ballad of the South, the words written by Guy Massey. The song has been popularzed by Vernon Dalhart. It has almost a legendary origin but very little is known concerning why it was written or what is the basis for the words of the song. Massey died February 13, 1926, aged 27 at Fort Sam Houston Station hospital, San Antonio, Texas.
 c. At what place and time did the birth and death of the following men occur? Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison
 A Thomas Jefferson was born at Shadwcll, Va, April 9, 1743, and died at Monticello Va, July 1, 1926: James Monroe was born in West moreland county, Va, April 2S. 175S and died in New York. July 4, 1881; James Madison was born at Port Conway, Virginia, March 16, 1751, and died at Montpelier, Virginia, June 2S, 1886.
 Q. What is the average weight of baby at birth?
 A. From seven to nine pounds.
 Q. How many pounds of ordinary grapes does it take to make gallon of juice?
 A. About 1213 pounds. Q. Did Great Britain approve of the Monroe Doctrine?
 A.. England or rather. Great Britain. manifested on several occa- sions her disregard of the Monroe Doctrine. At the promulgation oi the doctrine 1t was opposed by Si1 George Canning who was then the head of the British foreign affairs
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
25 Years Ago Today

The 20 republican members of the common council assembled last night and made nominations for the offices at their disposal. When A. W. Hadley announced late In the afternoon that he would again seek the chairmanship of the fire board. H. F, Dimock and W. H. Corbin
 withdrew from the race. Mir. Had Hey winning over F. H. Afford. F. l.. Hungerford received the nomina- ton for corporation counsel. while his only rival, H. C. Gussman, evil dcntly through an understanding, was named for prosecuting attorney
 F. H. Oldcrshaw was put up for city .cngineer and Charles L. Frisbie for street commissioner, AS Alderman Curtis had a candidate for the un- iremunerative post of assistant city
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
Observation On The Weather

Washington. April 1S P,-The weather bureau today issued this storm warning:
 Advisory, northeast storm warn- ines ordered 9:30 a. m. Cape Hat teras to Atlantic City, N. J. Dis turbance central south of Hatteras will move northeastward and cause strong northeast winds and possibly gales this afternoon and tonight"
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land: Cloudy tonight and Wednes- day, probably light rain or snow in east and south portion, not much change in temperature, increasing east and northeast winds becoming fresh to strong.
 Conditions The southern dis turbance is moving out to sea off the North Carolina coast. High pressure conditions with attendant fair but cool weather prevails in the middle Atlantic states and westward and southwestward over the Ohio valley and thence to Texas. A depression is central this morning" over western Minnesota and another over Southern Cali fornia.' An area of high pressure prevails over the northern Rocky mountain districts and the north Pacific coast. Showers of the past 24 hours were confined to few regions of the southern states and the northern plains states. Tenn peratures continue low over the eastern half of the country but are rising in the upper Mississippi valley.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slowly rising tenn perature followed by increasing cloudiness.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
POOLING THE PUBLIC

Publicity agents must realize that the one sure method Of get ting the public interested in q stage star, author or artist Is to get stories printed mentioning how many thousands Of dollars they earn every day. It is an old trick and only the worldly wise and those who are growing old gracefully are doubting Thomascs.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
PAGE GEORGE WASHINGTON

bN HcuTst I' tiOupH We keep a flock of Plymouth Rocks. Most Of them hens, though some are
 cocks,
 A very happy blend. They bring us in a good supply Of nice fresh eggs to poach or fry Or boil or sell or lend. Our best producer strayed away: We mourned her loss for many a
 day,
 We mourned it like the dickens. But Biddy has returned to us, And leads around with chuck and
 fuss
 EIGHTEEN cute down chick
 ems, We cried, "You are a lying bird! Such incubation is absurd!
 What hen could ever match 1t? That many babies! My, oh my!" She clucked, "I cannot tell lie!
 I did it with my hatch-it!'
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

haps but not more labor.
 All work and no play makes Jack professional.
 The objection to medical beer is that it isn't medicine and isn't beer.
 No country can keep out undesir- ablos without the hearty cooperation of the stork.
 "Amcrican dancers barred in To- kio." Doubtless a typographical er- TOT. The word is "barcd."
 "Can the dead be brought to life?" Well. not apparently, by means of a straw vote.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-13
RINGHANrS MINORITY

Senator Bingham says Connecti- cut Is accustomed 10 being in the minority. Then what good is t for the senator 10 talk 10 hls col leagues? He Is wasting time f he thinks Connecticut by nature and desire is destined to remain with he minority.