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New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
\ BUSINESS ACCORD OVER THE RHINE

When the leading business men of two countries get together, make agreements, form an boundary organization, and in all respects act as one concern, the chances for po- litical disagrcements based upon old-style national competition is necessarily lessened. Less than a decade after the World War termin- ated We find French and German business interests holding con- ference at LuXembcrg and entering into an accord such as no one in 1918 would ever have suspected re- motely possible.
 II appears that business men and
 industrial leaders on both sides o! the Rhine have concluded that com petition would inevitably lead to disastrous consequences. The first concrete result of the gathering has been the creation of permanent Franco-Gcrman committee of in- formation. the bureau al Paris being headed by a German expert and the bureau in Berlin headed by a French expect. That the relations between inc two countries will become more intimate and for the better is evil dent,
 But such developments usually dc not gain much importance in the public eye. What the politicians dc in Paris is better known generally than what occupies the attention oi inc citys business men. Yet in the long run an agreement such as that just concluded will he of greater importance in the development ot 1 Europe upon sound, sane anC peaceful lines than the temporary flights Of oratory by the politicians In truth it can be said that th' l Franco-Gcrman business accord jus
 completed is second in importance
 to the Locarno pacts,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
THE MNN-WHO-NANIEN-PULL-
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 ENpcrt-Why the Ptzoptft isn't dinner ready? Good BgopNcrt! Have I got to put up with this Nitypoputit all the TroNoyXptz time? No Ptutz!
 His Wiro-CaIl the children, dear. Dinners all ready.
 Ezpcrt - Hey, NigoXstyuog. Pppoggotz, Pruzzoyition. Come here, AIcfaziax! Where's BiIlipopytitz?
 His Wifc-We'rc all here. Now you can sit right down and eat. Shall I pass you some potatoes?
 Expcrt-No, give me some toma- .focgoptz, and some of those igizes land one of those yyottopicnors. Thanks. Well. for the love Of Joptzerty, This firtopy tastes like .hcllicp. What the Samhilliotz did you put into this darnXcsz stuff iuirz?
 His Wifc-T wish you'd stop complaining about the cooking!
 Expert - Well. this damNopt roputiz isn't like the poputiz that motherirtopz used 10 make, I can Etou you thatXiyyo. What did you sayxi? What did you sayNi? I cant understand youpt! For Hoavoiptn sake, talk EnglihiotZ!
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

expended for the support of such institutions during the year ending June SO,1925 according tothe U. s. Bureau of Education. Of that sum salaries Of professors and employees absorbed more than half. Purchase of materials and supplies for oper- ton and maintenance accounted for nearly a fourth and expenditures for land and buildings for more than an eighth of the entire amount.
 c. Where and what is the thy roid gland?
 A. II consists of two loebs about 2 inches long lying on either side of the wind-pipe at the base of the neck and connected by a narrow eros band The enlargement of one or both of the lobes is known as goitre.
 Q. Can you give mo a recipe for for dill pickles?
 A. Take cucumhers about 1 inches long; wash and dry them, anI pack in layers in half galIion fruit jars. Place a small bunch of dill and q grape leaf between each alternate layer. When the jar is filled, pour over the contents brine made by adding one cup of salt 10 12 cups of boiled and cooled water into which tablespoon of alum has been dissolved. Seal the jar making sure it is air-tight, and keep in a dark place.
 Q. Why is there not an eclipse of the sun every month when the moon is "new".
 A. There would be an eclipse Of the sun every month at this time if it were not for the fact that the path of the moon about the earth and the path of the earth around the sun are not in the same plane but incline 10 each other at an angle of 3 1-7 degrees. In addition, per turbations due to various causes re- suit in a distinct and well marked deviation from the moons course in single month. An eclipse Of tho sun cannot occur unless some part of the moon oycrIaps the disk Of thc sun.
 Q. What are good names for a parrot"
 A. Friday. Jester Trumps links, Nose. Flirt, lflapper.
 Q. What are the state flowers and notices of California, Oregon and Washington
 A. Poppy is the state flower of California and the motto is "Euroka ' q have found iD. Oregon Grape is Oregon's flower and the motto is "Phn Tnion." Washington has the rho1odondron and "Al-Ri' tby and byc) is the motto.
 Q. How is fruit cup made?
 4. Any kind of diced fruit can be used, oranges pineapple. grapefruit, berries, banana CT any combination one likes. Serve in a shorbet glass, sprinkle with a bit of sugar and grater cocoanut. eff desircd) and top with a cherry or strawberry, and q dash of whipped cream.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Observation On The Weather

Washington. July 13.-Forecast for Southern New England: Show ITS tonight. and probably Wednes- day morning, somewhat cooler Wednesday in cast portion, moder- ate shifting winds becoming north west and north.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Showers tonight and possibly We'd ncsday morning.; not much change in temperature; moderate, shifting winds becoming northwest and north.
 Conditions: A long trough of.low pressure extends from Texas north- eastward 10 tho S. Lawrence valley, It is causing unsettled, .showery weather in narrow belt from New Mexico mort rtheastWard 10 Ontario.
 Pleasant weather continues along thc coast from Maine 10 Georgia. Moderate temperatures prevail this morning in all the northern dis tricts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Capt. Bowling Will
 Not Lose EveSight

New York. July IS tP) - Capt. Otto c. Bowling, who nearly lost his life in the first explosion at the Lake Denmark navy arsenal as he was turning in the fire alarm, is reported at the Brooklyn naval hospital to be much improved. The report that his cyelids were blown away is incorrect.
 His vision will not be impaired" said Lieut.. Commander Lane. "One eycid was badly torn and filled with particles of slate from roofing material shattered by inc explosion but there was not need for an operation. His vision will not be impaired and he will not be dis. fgurcd.'
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
TWO TROLLEY LINES
 GO TO DISCARD

Elimination of the branch troll ley lines Of the Hartford and Spring field street railway company to Warehouse Point came about the same time it was announced from Worcester, Mass, that the Consol- dated street railway of that city is soon to discontinue service in Web ster, one of the most important of the satellite Of suburban cities around the Heart of the Common wealth." The Webster lines had been operated for 26 years, most of that time profitably.
 Stories like the foregoing get into print constantly. To hear Of q new trolley line being established now adays is unknown. In every case 1t is one of busscs taking their place.
 Trolleys operating in the small cities have been particularly hard hit by the vogue of the automobile. It isn't busses that have made them hors de combat so much as the horde of private cars that infest the highways. When almost everybody in a small town owns an automobile the fate Of the trolley is sealed. Changing the mode of transporta- ton to busses is the usual method by which the transportation com panies stay in business under such circumstances - this despite the fact that the busses are supposed to cost more to operate per passenger than the trolleys. This is a point that the public will have difficulty in understanding.
 In the larger cities the circum- stances are distinctly different than in the small towns. There "eyery- body" does not own an automobile, and those who do find it increas- ingIy difficult to use them for city purposes on account of the diff culty of finding parking space. Lack of parking facilities is operating to the advantage Of the trolley lines in the larger cities and the com panies seem very well aware of the fact.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Box Kite Makes Flight
 Across Long Island Sound

box kite. ahout four feet mEh'
 made of onion skin paper over wooden frame. was released at Point n, Woods on July 5. and landed on tho roof of the home of John M' swccting of Mon'auh. l.. l., about thirtv miles away, according 10 a letter received by the Herald to- .day. Attached 10 the kite was the following notc: "Thts kite sent up from Point O Woods July ;, 1926, bv me. Charles Gafncy Finder communicate with thc New Britain Horald.'
 NIr. Gafrnoy who Iiv' at 2G Hart street said today his reason for nying the kite was 10 dctcrmine the distance ft would travel before land- ing. II was lct out on several hun
 dred yards of string and when ii broke away it headed out over Long
 Island Sound
 Mr. SWeotinE writes that a wire on the roof of his home arrested Ithc flight. Apparently the kite would have continued out into ihe Atlantic ocean had if not caught on Ithe housetop and Mr. Gaffney would in all probability never have heard of it.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
25 Fears Ago Today

George P. Spear and Y. s. Stearns, the experts appointed 10 investigate the books of the city collector, re- ported 10 the common council last night that there was a shortage, but they could not tell how large if was. Probably about $l5O0 or $1,60O is missing. The sewer assess ment books will also have 10 be looked over as there appears 10 be a shortage of some S1o.ouo in them and they are in as bad shape as the tax lists.
 Officers Rowe and English are the first of the local policemen 10 don the Alpine straw hat. The of- fcers say they are much lighter and more comfortable than the helmets.
 News was received here today that Charles J. Parker. who left here last week 10 visi. the Buffalo cA- position. had met with q bad acct- dent. Mr. Parker was returning from the fair grounds and was standing on the running board of q heavily laden trolley ear when he was thrown violently off. His head struck the pavement and he was knocked unconscious. He was car ried 10 his hotel and, while suffer ing from shock, is expected 10 os- cane from the accident without serl- ous consequences.
 Rev. II. l. Bodlcy of St. Marks .church will be absent during the month of August and the vacancy will be supplied hy Rev. k. C., Tongue of All Souls church.
 A hot hearing was held last night on the proposed laying of sidewalks on both sides of Washing ion street north Of Broad street. James Farrell spoke in favor and so did Richard Collins who had q row with John Lillis. Michael SuI- IHyan said fl was needless oN- pense. Francis Steele said the cin- | |dcr walk was good enough. but an other said the residents had 10 use 9 2o-vears-oId coWpath as a walk. There was some disturbance and riIIis suggested Chairman Iinehcs
 knock down thc noisc-mahers. John DonIon said walks W-r" laid damn
 near into Newington but not on
 Washington street two minutes WaIN
 from inc center. The walk was or dcrcd,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

"Artic. wen is the tee. -&crs cook stove going to be delivered? You awt 10 know. since your brothers Hardly Any More and Mutch More, arc the owners of the More and More stove werks. As this is Tues day, you can use the words Mon day Wednesday, and Friday" A. Little More: "Wednesday going 10 bring de cook
 stove 10 Friday teetchers
 luntch, So dey wont have to eet outside no
 more? ast my pop and dis is wen dere
 going to nd de stove- Wen dey get de Monday will and
 ot before"
 Beth Ullman. Copyright. 1926. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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You can get an answer 10 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 be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered, All letters are conhdential-Edit
 Q. Is Booker T. Washing on. the negro educator, dead?
 A. He died in 1915.
 Q Is the word "yclept" d legiti- mate English word?
 A. "Yclopt is an archaic idiom seldom used now except humorous ly. It means "called, named"
 Q. Does lemon juice injurc the skin when used as a bleach?
 A, No. It is one of the best Lleaches for the skin.
 c. Do all kittens have blue eyes?
 A. The eyes of kittens generally are blue. The color usually changes however and becomes darker as the kitten grows older.
 c. Who was Virginia Dare?
 A. The first white child born in the United States She was born in 1887 in what is now North Carolina.
 Q. Where does tho Mississippi river rise?
 4. In Lake Ttasca, one of the many lakes in the northern part of Minnesota.
 c. Are salmon salt or fresh wat CT fish? Do they always spawn in fresh water?
 A. Salmon are salt water fish. They spawn in fresh water and sometimes work their way up shal- low brooks and perish miserahly, Houndering about on the stones. The prevailing impression is that salmon have a special instinct that leads them to spawn where they were originally matched, but there is no evidence 10 support it. Probably young salmon remain within ra- dfus of 20 or 100 miles of the mouth of the river in which they are matched.
 Q. Is there a special reason for @ year leases?
 A. The g9 year limit seems to be connected with q somewhat arbi- trary estimate of 100 years as the probable extreme duration of human life. Leases. in their attributes, evo- lution and history are sort of mid de term between an estate for life and q tenancy at will. For that req son a period, little short of the dura- ton of the extreme life of man was devised, so that the lessee might reasonably build or law out money on the property. Q. Are fresh water clans edible?
 A. Yes, but they arc tough when raw and are only palatable when cooked and served iii a well season. cd sauce.
 Q. Where is Vancouver?
 A. An island off inc west coast of Canada forming part of the prov ince of British Columbia.
 Q. How much is spent annually for the maintenance of state colleges and universities in the United States?
 A. More than $15S,ooO,ooO was
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

What can be d greater credit to city than how it provides play grounds for its young? And in this particular New Britain shines like a star of the first magnitude.
 We may not have enough of them; no city has. The more we construct the greater the need, ap- pareutly. But no money the city in vests in any possible enterprise brings the returns of a playground. T. there is the slightest doubt about it. a visit to one Of them while the toddIers are engaged in having the time of their young lives will easily justify the statement.
 And now another is to be added 10 the string operated under the acEis Of a paternal city govern ment. Walnut Hill park, easily ac- cossiblo and center Of recreation for thousands, is 10 have play ground in about a week. The ap- paratus is being erected by the park department and when all the swings, the chute" the see-saws. the mcrry-go-round and the sand box are in operation there can be no doubt of the patronage. And to insure play without accidents the park department will have a capa- ble person in charge.
 There was a time in the history Of the city when the last thing thought necessary was a playground changed! In those days Of the past
 every lot was playground, and i for children. How times have there were plenty of vacant lots, a plenitude Of open spaces. Children ] did not need to worry about rapid 1 ly-moying automobiles in the streets, and some of them played in the thoroughfares without dan ger. But today all these things are changed. The streets are dangerous very dangerous-and a source of continual worry 10 parents. Of va cant lots there are some remaining here and there, but they are not as q rule Of q character to invite un- alloyed joy by childhood. Play grounds, with all the paraphernalia that goes with them, have become necessity. New Britain has placed it's 1 best step forward to meet the re- i quiroments of the times. We have furnished playgrounds and the fut- ure will see even more Of them cs- tablished.
 For the aged to feel young again, visit a playground while the simple sports of childhood are under way. The disillusioned and the skeptical,
 the cynic and the worldly wise can Likewise gather renewed hope and
 satisfaction through such visit. To
 see the innocent children yelling
 with delight, shouting for joy, and
 working hard at their games is
 something distinctly worth while.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
REM EsTATE SALES

Robert and James Sloan sold through the Camp Real Estate Co. a two family house on Pleasant street 10 Lonis and Eosi Roller.
 Mrs, Grace Turner and Mrs. Hazel Turner Hart sold through the Camp Real Estate Co, q cottage on Cot taEe Place.
 The Camp Real Estate Co. with Louis 1skra sold today d two fam fly house on Park Boulevard 10 TeOfila BoroWska.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
NEW BRITAIN" NAMED
 172 YEARS AGO

One hundred and scventy-two years ago the name of New Britain first figured on q quasi-public docu- ment within the boundaries of what is now the fifth city of the state. New Britain at that time was totally unlike the city it is today; it was not even q town, or borough, but was a parish. It was on June 13, 1754, that the first meeting Of the newly formed New Britain Ecclesiastical society was held at a private house, and in bold handwriting and old English spelling the first minutes of the new parish were inscribed upon the records. Shortly before that date inc General Assembly had author ized the formation of the new ecclesiastical society, so that it was in Hartford that the first actual public document which related to the new parish saw the light of day. l. was al the house meeting in New Britain, however, that the first busi- ness of the new parish began.
 This was two decades before the Revolutionary war, when feeling against the mother country was not yet stirring greatly The name Of the parish was suggested by Colonel Isaac Leo. ifs leading citizen, in honor of old Britain. There was no dissent; what Colonel Lee said us- mlly had the binding force of law, { New Britain parish at the time was merely a name 10 distinguish il. This meek in the woods"-for al that time it was little moro-simply had 10 have some designation. and 1 heinz tao seat Of a parish was sui netut to give ii a start as "New Britain" Uutn 17S5 the parish was part of Pennington. h that year if was sgt off as part of Berlin, of which if remained until 1850. when ! + was incorporated as a separate town Hi'h a population of 4ooo. . During ihe next twenty years il was under a borough form of govern mout mt in 1870 a city charter Was obtained providing for a mayor, four aldermen and 1G councjImon- l -four from each of inc four wards into which tho city was divided. The first mayor was Fred T. Stanley. i Colonel Lee, 10 whom goes the credit Of inycnting the name hy which ,ha parish. borough, town and city has been known, was a power h.rrbouts in his time.
 For 2n years Colonel Lee was Inc principal magistrate in New Britain
 and in .aose days being the magis-
 trare meant being the leading ciii- zen. His decisions were never ques- . uou-d Or appealed and his word had almost fha force of law, In Camp i history os New Britain his picture
 has The place Of honor opposite the Ituo page, and in the story Of his
 remarkable life occurs these quaint scutenCes
 He Colonel Lee). wore a
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Fined and Sent to Jail
 For Attempted Assault

Stamford, July 13 Pl-Chased by Detective Scrgea1 Paul Hayes through tho streets and into his own house Dominicl Fuda was fined S2Qr and costs and given thirty days in jail in city court yesterday for attempted assault with q gun. The officer was sent out this morning to quell a disturbance. Iuda had a gun but ran with the officer in pur- suit. He threatened the officer even when the latter got into the house, in which also was found another loaded gun.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

cooked hat and white wig, blue coat with metal buttons. white cravat, black velvet brooches with silver knee buckles. white silk stockings, and shoes with large silver buckles. He was treated with reverence; children upon the streets and men in the fields uncovering their heads and making obcisance as he passed. He held the office of justice of the peace, then one of dignity, until he was more than S1 years old. He died December 1S, 1902"
 In the same volume Of local his ory appears the following foot-note
 Before the incorporation of New Britain as a distinct society tho place collectively had no name. There were but four houses within half q mile of the present center Of the city. Stah- ley Quarter belonged 10 Farm ington. the north part of East street 10 Newington, and lhe south part of the place to Kcnsington. The name New Britain seems to have been given to the society to dis tinguish it. at the suggestion of Col. Isaac Lee"
 During approximately 100 years from 1754 until 1S5o-New Britai attained to 4,O00 population. Ho' long does it now take to add tha many 10 what we have?
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
CITN'S FAIRGROUNDS X SOURCE OF PRIDE

There is fun on baseball dla- mond where amateur teams 'rg 70 play ball; there is fun on a saU course; there is concentrated t5y on tennis court; even a game Of marbles has is thrills; and there is much satisfaction in rolling over the ground on tires. But nowhere IS there as much unalloycd laush- ter and carefrco enjoyment as on B playground, where the tots. Inc growing generation, % work at play with all the yigor and energy of childhood,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
AT PEACE WITH THE WORLD


 By Clara Aiken SpcCr An! Again he spurns me! Again and again He has spurncd mo! Through what weary months Months that seemed endless I have studied his ways, His whims, His humors, His vaEartes and capriccs, Yet he spurns me again, t is foo. too much! Remember oh my soul all the
 agony His indifference has caused you! Be firm, oh my trigger finger! BANGM There, l am Killer Look at him, He shuddors. He grows still! Lct him layN For there is ONE editor who will Never reject another Of my poems! Ahhhh!
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Mussolini's Brother
 Challenges to Duel

Rome, July 15 P)-Arnoldo Mus solini. brother of the premier has challenged General Bencivenga to a duel. The challenge follows critical comments by the general who is q well known leader Of tlio opposition ito the fascist government on an ar ticlc written by the premicr's brother.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

Appetite; Something daughter attends to in tho kitchen after the company is gone.
 + seems odd 10 allow damages for affections that can be alienatcd. That kind aren't worth il.
 Conscience makes towards of lis all. And it also gives us that much misunderstood infcriority complex.
 All cars are equipped with tools, which is one reason why the repair man always has an abundant supply.
 A car is most enjoyable when if gets 10 the state where you don't care a darn whether it's washed or not.
 Correct this sentence: I'm so sorry" said the truck driver; I'm afraid I scratched your fender" Protected by Publishers Syndicatc)
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

ferred, after leave, to other activi- ties. The first two men will go to sea and Galaise is to take a course Of training in the Yeoman school.
 k. I. Dordelman,. in charge O. navy recruiting in the city has re- turned from his honeymoon and will meet prospective seamen at the post office.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
SNILORS VISIT HOMI.

J. Kososlly, A. Dorbruck and Benjamin Galaisc. all of this city, enlisted men in tho |, s. navy are in the city for few days on leave. They have been a inc Newport Training school and will be trans