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New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
QUEEN LIKES PHONE

Although King George does not talk over the telephone, and 1t would be grave social error 10 attempt to speak with the monarch over the wire, it has been revealed that queen Victoria was much interested In the telephone,
 The recently published letters of that con- servative old lady, supposed by the younger generation to have been the greatest stickler for the established order in British history, show this, On January l4. 1878. at Osborne, she wrote in her diary:
 After dinner we went nto the council room and saw the telephone. Dr. Bell Alexander Graham Bell, the invnntor) explained the whole process, which is most extra ordinary It had been put in communication with Os borne cottage. and we talked with Sir Thomas and Mary Biddulph; also heard singing quite plainly"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
AGREE TO SERVE

fsriand Whitlock, former American ambasso- dor to Belgium and the Rev. Dr. Shahan, rec tor of the Catholic University at Washington, have agreed 10 serve on the international com mittee now being constituted 10 publish an account of the life and character of the late Cardinal Mcrcier
 Raymond Poincare former president and premier of the French republic, and Morsignor Baudrillart, rector of the Institute Catholique of Paris, are the French members of the com- mittee. England is represented hy Lcrd Hali. fax, one of the Angelicsn church representa- tives in the famous Malines conversations look ing toward a union of the churches, and by G. K. Chesterton, the noted author Catholic The committee probably will meet in Brussels or Malines some time during the summer
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
THE SAME, OLD JOKE

The old joke about the American ambassa- dor being taken for a head waiter at cour, function because of the contrast of his plain evening clothes with the brilliant uniforms about him, has been perpetrated again, but with French minister as the victinl
 Georges Chaurih. who was under-eecretarv of state for the liberated regions in the eighth Briand cabinet went to an Elysee Palace re- cerion in evening clothes which are said 10 date from his student days Once in the French White House he took a standing pose by the buffet, where the incident happened.
 "Matre d'IIotel" qucried much diamonded lady Of high Paris society would you mind fetching me glass of champagne? 2"
 M. Briand, M. Chauvins chief, himself no Beau Brummel, was the first to laugh at his subordinate's misadyenture
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

French Sports Writers Not Too Much Excited Over the Victories of Their Tennis Champions.

least insofar as the size of trousers is con- cerned. this years crop of oxford oarsmen ap- peared in the most enormous bags or trous- CTS, ever made.
 Cambridge answering the challenge, has produced Plus Fives' for eolfing. Plus Fivos" are extra long Plus Fours," The technical description is five inches up and five inches down from the strap at tho knee" In windy weather the wearers of Plus Fives' have 10 pin up the Tapping folds of their trousers in order 10 make delicate shots on the putting greens,
 The colors are far from conservative and the socks 70 accompany Plus Fives' are riot of hugo diamonds.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

To those who stoop beneath heavy burdens l am sweet rest. To him who has lost his way I am a safe guide,
 To those who have been hurt by sin l am healing balm.
 To the discouraged I whisper a glad message of hope. To those who are distressed by the storms of life I am an anchor, sure and steadfast.
 To them who suffer In lonely soil tude I am as cool, soft hand rest. ing on 9 fevered brow.
 c child of man, 10 best defend me, just use me!
 Miss | Stanley.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
BERLIN

Berlin, March 20--The "organ2cd famine of the wartime rationing days is being wildly recalled by new problem which has been presented 10 the Berlin police. There is U plague of fastcrs, who do stunts of going food less for various forms of money payment, anI the police are trying to persuade several hur~ dred men and women that food strikes fer money exceed the bounds of sport or scltnt'f' research.
 AS the result Of. profitable exhibitions f' several professional fasters the police have hal to deal with scores of other applications for permission 10 give similar shows Among the applicants was a woman weighing e5o pounds Her plea was that she ought to reduce anyho'" and that she might as well make some moncy while she was doing it.
 Long lines of spectators are no" watching two professional fasters, displayed in glasa cages on one of Berlihs principal streets. Daily bulletins on their physical and rncnt"l condition are posted about the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
REVIVAL OF CUSTOMS

The century old custom whereby the drum major of the palace guards heraded the exit or entrance of member of the royal family by beating roll on his drum has been revived by President von Hindenburg. II was abolish ed seven years ago at the time Of the revolu- ton. Besides the president, foreign ambassa dors and other notables will be so honored +? the guards ot the presidential residence.
 The task of the drum majors of the watch ls hard one. It was comparatively easy fo recognize the approach of the former kaiser CT q member of his family. but no" the drum ajors have to be able 10 indentfy more than a score of diplomats. most of whom wear nothing more conspicuous than formal dress when calling on the president.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

sister, Mrs, Minnie Podesta Clark of Stockton, the first ones 10 fall before the madman's gun, are 10 be held on Monday, as are the funerals Of Alexander Marengo. 60. vineyardist Of Galt, his wife, Mrs, Matilda Maren- go, their daughter Mrs, Mary Dptra, and Mrs, George McNoble, wife Of the former district attorney of San Joaquin county
 IL was determined that Coins end cd his own life, sending n bullet into his head as he drove along q high way noar placrrville, closely pur- sued by two officers in another car,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
ONE BY HARRY LAUDER

Sir Harry Lauder, whom the world knows as joyful entertainer at the age of 56. and as canny Scot who saves his ha apennies, said in q recent interview that the best investment he ever made was the seven shilings and six nence spent for his marriage license.
 Since the death of their only son in the war. Sir Harry and Lady Lauder have given up their great country estate and when in Lon don live in q modest Bloomsbury hotel. The famous comedian believes in concentrating on one profession. He said when he attempted to combine farming with the stage he found that when he thought he was buying pigs they turned out to be bees that stung him in the pocketbook.
 I've been cautious with my money" ad- mitted Sir Harry. I've given some away--a
 little, for yA must have bait when you're fish ing. I've spent some, and I've pooched some, and today I've wee pickle somewhere In an aud stocking leg. I see to t there are nae holes in the heel or toe. It's a fine thing to save"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
WRITERS DISCUSS
 JONAH AND WHALE
BANKS ON BIBLE Ills Wooster St.,
 New Britain, March l7, 1926,


 Ills Wooster St.,
 New Britain,
 March l7, 1926, Editor Herald,
 May ask space In your paper for tho following remarks:
 am q layman. and l bank my salvation on the Bible as tho Word of God.
 The Devil was liar from the be- ginning, he lied to Eve, and ho lies to the whole Of Christendom today, and especially 10 preachers and students, and his purpose Is, 10 deg troy our Faith in that Holy Word; He described Abraham, tthat friend of God) as the mythical parsonage, of a fancilul story, an allegory or a parable, when To, He who plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm, works in q mys- tcrious way, His wonders to perform. and Gcd, put 1t into tho hearts and minds, of Sir Samuel Baker and oth- CTS, 10 explore the ancient Bible Lands; and about the first import ant finds. were the mummiiicd bodies Of the Pharoahs, one of whom was the very King of Egypt 10 whom Joseph introduced his father Jacob, tho grandson of the so called mythical Abraham. Jesus Christ when preaching, said, the men of Nineveh. shall rise in judgment with this generation, and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching i of Jonah, and a greater than Jonah IS here> but the Devil says, Jesus lied. the story of Jonah is unb"lieve- able Ninever never existed, fl it did where was it, some remains of SC | large city would be in evidence; but God in his wisdom and power preserved and hid it, until the time was ripe, for again confirming the faith of his loved ones, and defeat ing again the Devils purpose, and whom that time had fully come tho rails of Nnevoh were uncovered the city laid bare, its library carr- ed In stone, taken away its hicro- glyphics mastered, and much of i's 1 history given 10 the world.
 Defeated again. the Devil facks and in his endeavor to cover hllnS"lt and seduce the saints, presents his fanciful parabolical, allegorlca theory, of the mythica! Jonah, but he never can alter facts, and Jesus proclaimed 1t q fact when he de- clarcd that no sign should be glVer of Him but the sign of the prophe' Jonah, for as Jonah was three days and three nights in the fish's belly so should the Son of Man, be three days and three nights in the bowels of the earth. the sign was exact ly fulfilled in the death and resur' rection of Jesus. and no fact in ms tory Is more strongly attested.
 The imrregnahle Rock of Holy Scripture, is the only safe place or which 70 stand for 1t will stand for ever.
 Thomas A, James.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
FORECLOSURE IS
 FORMALLY GIVEN
Hartlord-Sprinsfeld Line Un.
 able to Meet Obligations

Hartford, March ?0 Nl--An or der 10 forecloso the s?,o00,o0O pro- prrty of the Hartford and Spring nold street railway company on a mortgage debt of $SG0,000, based on default of the payment of s600.o00 of bonds, held against tho property by state Treasurer Ernest F. Rogers as trustee, will be signed by Judge Christopher l., Avery of the super for court Tuesday following fore closure proceedings before him yes- tcrday.
 Hit Bus Lines
 The proceedings brought from tho judge and Lucius r. Robinson who presented the case a sharp criticism of the decision Of the supreme court of the United States which permits interstate busses to operate in the state of Connecticut without being subject 10 the control of the public utilities commission as intrastate busses arc.
 Tt IS to Do hoped, Sala JNdGe Avery, that congress will pass some law in the future 10 control inter- state buses within the state Of Con- recticut. It is absurd 10 think that outside busses can come in here and operate, in competition with loca busses without being subject 10 the public utilities commission, Y 1: k an intolcrable situation"
 Buses Too Much
 Efforts to put the Hartford ant Springhcld street railway Compan, on paying basis FiX CT clgh months ago were pretty promising, said Mir Robinson. but the decision of the supreme court of the United States which allowed free competi' ton in interstate service was q solal plexus blow to all conccrnfd. Il resulted in serious embarrassmen to any attempt to reorganization oi the company on a proiita ble basls.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

lous preservance Of Jonah is but 8 tritiing affair in comparison to them.
 And it would be wise for teachers and preachers to observe and study the wonderful works and laws of God; and teach them to people, and show forth what wonderful God we have; and to exhort men to have faith in God and our Lord Jesus Christ before whom every knee will have to bow, and every tongue shall confess: That He Is Lord of all (Phil. 2.10-1l.)
 A CHRISTIAN WITNESS.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
MANDELL BEATS SPENCER.

Worcester, Mass, March 20 PA- Tony Mandell of Worcester scored a decisive win over Wee Willie Spen- Ger in their l0-round bout last, Man dell won eight rounds. one went to spencer and one was even. Mandell scored knCrkdown in third round. Mandell weighed 12h, Spencer 12t.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
AN INTERESTING STORY
 March 20, 1926,

+'Apitli
 Editor of Herald,
 Dear Sir
 I was interested In %ho report given in your paper, Menday of the talk of ReV. Theodore Greene, pc- fore Everyman's Bible class, on the book of Jonah. 1t reminds me Of picture that saw in the Herald of- flee, some years ago, Of q large whale that had been discovered, ly- ing on the shore, Underneath were tho words-"Story of Jonah Pos sihle." Then followed description of the whale; 1t was said to be cap able of swallowing a man whole,
 A minister said once that Jonahs whale was the first submarine. This is not a bad comparison. It certain ly carried one passenger.
 God often used animals as means for carrying out his purpose. This is iluctrated in the story ot Ralsam recorded In Mum. P; 22-- SC. But some people might say. This is not a true story for animals cannot talk
 Another most interesting story is the one in ] sam 6th. telling of the return of the Ark of the Covenant after it's sojourn in the land Of the Philistine. In this instance two milch cows were used. Their calves were shut up. and they were hitch cd 10 cart on which the ark was placed,
 Lowing for their young, they went in an opposite direction, along the highway Turning not to the right hand. or to the left" till they came to Beth -shemesh in the land Of Israel.
 If we can say the story Of Jonah is a. myth there are many more stories in the Bible also miracles that are in the same class. Which is most believeahle, the story of Jonah. or the account of the three men who were thrown into the Turning. fiery furnace" and came out unharlhed without even the smell of fire about them Tor the story of Daniel who stood unharmed in the den of hungry lions, for God had sent his angels and had shut the lions mouths?"
 The cold analytical mind finds fault with these stories and miracles because they are contrary to natur- al laws and the laws of science.
 But they must he looked at through faith ."Without faith, 1t is impossible to please Him" Can anything be 100 hard for the Lord" These last words were spoken 10 Sarah, the wife of Abraham who found 1t bard 10 believe that she could have a son at her time Of life yet In due time Isaac was horn.
 With God all things are possible"
 Tn the New Testament, we find that Jesus referred, several times 10 the story of Jonah, In Matt, le;to-- fl. we read
 Tor as Jonah vas three days and three nights in the whales belly, so than the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart Of the earth.
 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it; because they re- pented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater than Jonah is here"
 If this story was merely an alleg- orv Jesus would not need fl, for He made his own allegories. But He treats this story, as if it were an historical fact
 I append to this article. q poem on the Bible. taken from the Record of Christian Work.
 Sust Use Me!
 E. C. Baird
 I am the B. le.
 I am Gods wonderful library.
 I am always-and above all-the truth.
 To the weary pilgrim I am q good strong staff,
 To fhe one who sits in black gloom [ an, rlorious light
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
GAME IS POSTPONED
South Church And West Cromwell Contest Called on Because of Sickness of Players.

The game between the South church and the West Cromwell A. C.. scheduled 10 be played at the Boys club this evening, was called off last night by the West Cromwell management. Rumery, the teams right forward. Is i'll with pneumonia, while Randall. the other forward and the star of the team. Is also in poor health. Under these circum- stances the team realized 1t would make poor showing and requested cancellation, which was granted. The South church defeated West Cromwell on the latter's floor last week, 4e-4S.
 In lieu of the West Cromwell game, a practice contest with the Plainville I. Nj. (. A. team has been arranged for this evening All play CTS on the South church team are requested to be on hand for the workout, as there are several games scheduled for next week.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
BERLIN MOVEMENTS

The German capital filled with about 40l monuments of former rulers, military heroes statesmen and poets, is awakening to the fact that not one of the memorials Goes honor 10 it's famous actors.
 Mayor Gustav Boess has suggested the cree ton of monuments to two of the greatest act ors on tho Berlin stage in tho last centur}, Ludwig Deyrient, who died in 1S32. and Adal, bert Matkowski, who died in 1909, He pro poses that each memorial be erected as clos. as possible to the theater where the actor scored his greatest triunnhs.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
DESIGNER IS UPHELD

The. French courts have upheld the rights Of the designer of ballet as being just as valid as an authors over his book or a dra- matists over his play.
 The question arose through an action brought by mistress of ballet, Mime. Chasles of the state conservatory, who has produced pallets at the Opera and the Opera Comioue.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
MANY FOREIGN STUDENTS

The number of foreign students at Prussian universities this semester has again reached pre-war figures. There has been a noticeable falling off, however in Americans
 Of an enrolment Of 3l,3S6 in Prussian uni versailles 2,llS are foreigners Bugsrians leading with 246, Russians coming second with 1ai, Norwegians third with l0S and Chinese fourth with l0l. The United States used 10 occupy fourth place, but is now tenth among forty natlcnalities One seventh of the total enrolment of 10,400 at the University of Ser. lin is made up of non-residents of CermanN
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

NEW BAGGY TROUSERS
 Just when English university authorities thought the age of reason had returned, at
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

I am the B le.
 am Gods wonderful library. am always-and above all-the truth.
 To the weary pilgrim I am good strong staff,
 To the one who sits in black gloom am glorious light.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-01

salary and expenses of another ey-
pert to be secured by the cantaioupe
men will be met.
Miller Is Selected
Pierre A. Miller, now with the
Texas Agricultural college, has been
selected by the university TO spend
his full time studying methods of
r'il1cw control in Imperial Valley.
Miller is expected here before long,
and will work in cooperation with
ID. G. Milbrath, plant pathologist
of the state department Of agricaI-
ture, as long as the later remains
here. Milbrath has made a more
complete study Of the mildew sit
uation than any Other investigator.
and Miller, working in cooperation
with Milbratii Wi doubtless accom-
plish much of value.
The hiring Of another plant patho!-
goist whose salary will be met by
local factors represented in the deaf
will follow as the result Of %atGr-
days meeting.
Bringing the total contributions
for the budget up to $1,000 were do
nations of $4,000 from the Southern
Pacific railroad and $1,000 from the
Pacific Fruit Express. The Imper-
ial Ice and Development company
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-01
AIMEE SEMPLE
DEAD IS BELIEF
CT ASA KEYES
District Attorneys Staff
Convinced Evangelist is
Drowned.
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. June 1.-Author-
tiles began the first official invcsti-
CATION today of the disappearance of
Aimee Semple Mcpherson.
The probe proceeded on the theory
the evangelist had drowned, as re-
ported by her secretary two weeks
ago during swim at the beach.
Efforts were made to confirm thc
drowning, and procure, if possible,
eye-witnesses to the tragedy, or at
least someone who saw Mrs. McPher-
son in the surf about the time she
went under.
Two women have told Mrs. Minnie
Kennedy, mother of the missing re-
vivalist, that they saw a woman
swimming at the spot where Mrs.
Mcpherson was seen last, heard
shouts for help, and learned shortly
afterwards that she had drowned.
The statements of these women
were to be taken by police, who are
anxious to establish that Mrs. Nc
Pherson was really drowned. and 81
icnce countless rumors concerning
her disappearance.
Captain of Detectives Cline de-
.clarcd that written statements would
be taken from all other principals in
the case also, if necessary.
eff any discrepancies appear, we
will take the case to the grand
.iurv,' he said 4 believe Mrs. Me
Pherson has drowned but there are
so many rumors to the contrary. |
believe it is best that we investigate
and determine positively, if poss-
ible, what has really happened
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-01
Sheppard Thinks
He Can Mop Up
On Harry Lee

"Cap' Stevens, promoter for the
Imperial Valley Athletic club, has
succeeded in digging up man who
is confident that he can beat Harry
Lee, the clever San Diego middle
weight, who has been bowling over
opponents with considerable regular
ity lately.
The man who has such confidence
in his ability is Ed Sheppard of
Denver, who has Informed the di-
rcctors of the club that he does not
want any money for his services if
he fails to put up a good scrap
against Lee in the 10-round main
event Friday night.
Maybe / won't lick Lee. -
quothes Sheppard, "but he will
know he has been in a fight after
the battle is over. and if the direc
tors think | haven't given him a
good argument, they DON t need to
pay me anything for my appear
ance.' }
That is considerable argument,
and as it is "on the level it
ought to draw the fans out Friday
night.
Al Fryling, from the same stable
that produced Earl Forse, is
scheduled to meet Sailor Britt of
Los Angeles in a six round scrap.
These mitt pushers put on a rafting
good scrap at Wilmington two
weeks ago. the fans there claiming
it was the best fight produced at
the club. Neither man had any adj
vantage and they are intent on set
Ting the argument Friday night.
Battling johnson and Horace Self
will also meet in six round scrap
which was postponed two weeks ago
when Self was unable to appear.
This is scrap that the fans have
been waiting for and opinion is
evenly decided as to which should
be returned the winner.
De La Fuente of Calexico scored
n win over Young Rivilla last week,
and the latter claimed he was not in
good condition. He asked for Il re-
turn bout and gets it, being schedul-
ed to omen this week s show with
De La Fucnte, who promises TO re-
peat his victory of last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-01
Duggan's Plane
Hits a Wharf
ny United Press Leased Wire

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, June l
The plane in which Bernardo Dug
gan, Argentine sportsman, is flying
from New York to Buenos Aires,
crashed into wharf here today in
attempting to take off for San Juan,
Porto Rico.
The nose of the plane was crushed
but none of the three airmen was
injured.
The accident occurred at 6 a. m.
and was due to an effort to avoid
q Haitien fishing boat.
The plane was towcd to the Gen
darerie navy yard, where it is being
repaired by marine aviation mechan-
les. If the repairs are completed in
time, the flight to Porto Rico will
be resumed today.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-01
Many Report "Grief'. - w

Many Report "Grief'. - Week
end grief seemed to be the lot Of
many El Centre motorists who tray
clcd to outside points during the
holidays. One party reports a IL
hour trip back from Claremont, due
to engine trouble. Burned out
bearings seemed to be popular, that
is from point of numbers. An
other party, reported so miles home
on the rim, after Il series of tire ac-
cidents. Miss Charlotte Williford
had one of. the most unfortunate cX-
pericnces, leaving for Bishp to visit
her family, and encountering such
serious ear trouble that snc was
forced to spend 26 hours ri Mojavc
while waiting for new parts to ar
rive from Los Angeles. AS n result
Of this delay, she was forced to re-
turn without reaching her d"stina-
tion,