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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
THE TRIANGLE PARK WELL KEPT

The Park board. which has juris- diction over the green at the tri- angle around the monument at the Center, gave this plot particular at tention the past year. The splendid manner in which the greeA has been looked after did not create as much of sensation as the Hall-Mill mur- der mystery, but it did not go un- noticed. Anyone passing the Center without being in too much of a hurry to notice such things could not have failed to notice that a good effort was being made to keep the place looking like an oasis of good cheer within the city's business dis trict.
 The flower bed cultivated along the West Main street side of the monument actually went through the summer without being iaterfered with by street gamins or others. Residenters who complain contin- ually that it is no use giving atten- ton to the growing Of flowers upon their premises because of the depre- dations of boys and plain thieves, no doubt. will be surprised to learn that the city's flowers at the monu- ment went through the season look ing as beautiful at the finish as at the middle of summer, And they were all there.
 The attention given 10 the grass is noteworthy. Perhaps some people in a hurry walk over the grass there are no "verboten" signs up but they are so greatly In the min ority that no particular damage is done.
 The answer 10 all this is that the public of New Britain is not as thoushtless aboue keeping up pub lie property as it sometimes is credited with being. More people walk past the triangle than go to any other park property in the city and they leave things alone.
 Ii may be proper time to make a suggestion for next year. There could be more flower beds planted at the triangle. Experience has shown that they are interfcrcd with and the more flowers there are there the prettier the center of tlm city will appear, It will be a source of qualification to New Britainites as well as making q splendid impress sion 10 strangers. And 1t will cost next 10 nothing.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
RED CROSS CROSSES THE LINE

Satisfaction must reign supreme in the minds of many citizens fol- lowing the announcement that the Red Cross campaign In this city, after threatening to flop, has turned out to be the annual success.
 A week ago the situation looked gloomy, with nothing in sight but a radical curtailment of Red Cross activities. Announcement that this would result apparently spurred citizens to renewed efforts. and In this column little dynamite was set off in order to help the good cause along.
 Now comes the pleasing intelli- gence that all is well and the amount required was raised or in sight.
 Officials of the drive are to be commended for their efforts to maintain the honor Of the city in connection with this humanitarian endeavor. Judging by the statistics the industrial and commercial plants co-operated beautifully. and citizens generally took a hand when disaster threatened.
 We can sit down, lean back, light a perfecto or a white flag and tell ourselves the old, old story that Kew Britain never forsakcs a con- mcndable cause.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
TURNING TO LIQUOR IN ONTARIO

Last of the Canadian provinces to turn its back upon prohibition. On tario Is now to try a system that in its details closely approximates the method dispensing sales of liquor in Quebec.
 The province ehas had three plebiscites upon the liquor question since 1t adopted wartime prohibit ton. The fact that the first resulted In a substantial dry victory. the sec ond In a dry victory by reduced ma jorities, and the third went wet by an overwhelming vote would, or ought to. clearly indicate the trend of the times.
 Ontario has not voted for the re- turn of the saloon, but for govern ment sale and regulation of the traffic. It was found that the pro- hibition system didn't prohibit, but made of the province a gold mine for bootleggers. Even the rural dis tricts for the most part got tired of 1t.
 At this distance 1t looks as If the system 10 be adopted will be as close to the ideal as 1t is possible to get. To obtain liquor citizens must have government permits, and they must obtain 1t through government con- trolled places of sale. Drunks and those who make a nuisance of themselves, or who figure In police cases, will lose their permits to pur- chase liquor. It Is idle to say they will be able to obtain 1t from boot leggers or elsewhere, as the opera ton of law in Ontario Is upon a much stricter basis than fin this side of the international line.
 The provinces of Canada now pre- sent picture of varied liouor laws, each probably thinking 1t has the best system, yet all centering more or less in government control of the traffic, with the so-called American saloon nowhere ii sight.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
BEGINNING TO WORRY

bS raul |. SOtDier
 You and my son run around to- ,gether quite lot, don't you?" ask MT. Brown, anxiously.
 Sure. quite bit," nodded Young Jones. Why"
 The older man drew something from his pocket. Here's a cigar for my son." he whispered. Don't let him know where 1t came from"
 The next day Brown again met Young Jones.
 Some cigarettes for my son. he whispered, shoiin. package into the young mans astonished hand. Then he walked away.
 On the day following. they met again. Brown was nervous. With trembling fingers he pulled out a small parcel. Some smoking tobac- co for my son." he faltered. Slip it to him, but keep quiet about it.
 "say!" Jones demanded. What's the idea of all this? Your son doesn't smoke-pease explain yourself"
 When the lad was ten years old, Brown groaned. wiping the perspira- tion from his brow, T promised him s1,000 If he wouldn't smoke until he was twenty-one. Tomorrow is his twenty-first birthday"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

Kind to Relatives "You must have been dreaming about one of our relatives last night. my dear." said the Little Wife. What makes you think that. honey?"
 You were talking in your sleep. You must have been waiting at the railroad station, for I heard you say, There's my aunty.'"
 -Winifred Sprague.
 
 Horticulture My husband is very liberal with his flowers. He is specializing in raising dahlias. He must have pro- missed some to a friend of his.'' What makes you think so?" "Why heard him talking in his sleep last night and he was saying, I'll raise you ten.'"
 Mrs. Eva Weld.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
25 Xears Ago To-day

Motion pictures Of the Passion Play at Oberammergau will be shown at the Casino tonight. The part of the exhibition will consist Of illustrated songs. included Beth lehem," Lead Kindly Light" and Holy City"
 When the hired man at L. &. Wells place in Stanley Quarter went out to milk the cows at 4 a. m. to- day he left open the door to his room and the rear door to the house, When he returned $50 worth of his clothes had been stolen. No- body was seen entering the place but certain parties are under sus- picion.
 Dr. Moody has sold the Potter place on Maple street, Plainville, to MT. Carter of Pennington.
 It Is stated that the performance of Wine. Woman, and Song" at the i Opera House last night was closely watched by members of the clergy ! who wanted 10 see If the show had any immoral features. Rev. pr. Hall, however, denies that the minister's campaign has yet begun.
 Sleigh bells could be heard on every side last evening and the liverymen are hoping that the snow will continue on the ground over Sunday.
 Stanlsy Post. G. A. R., elected at it's semi-annual meeting last night, 1 c. C. Higby was chosen officer of | the guard and S. II. Wood was nam- l ed third delegate.
 The second debate of the season i will be he'd at the Y. NJ. C. A. this evening on the subject Resolved: :: that the United States should re- establish the army canteen." The arguments will be made by H. H. Bassett and F. w. Bacon on the af- Crmative and W. II. Latham and F. w. Carrier for the negative.
 PheniX lodge. I. VI. U. F., elected the following officers last evening: past grand, l.. s, Burr; noble grand Fred A. Nergason; vice grand, Will liam Schaefer; conductor. Henry Parsons: warden, Louis Andrews; chaplain, Y. J. Stearns. Among the
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
ARCHITECTS WOULD AID
Americans are Anxious to Preserve
 And Restore Nu,ed Church Of St. sophia at ConstantinOple.

Washington. D. C., Dec. 5.---fP)- American architects are planning 10 aid in restoring the Saint Sophia church at Constantinope. one of the architectural masterpieces of all time.
 A proposal 10 enter into ncgotia- tions with the Turkish government for the church's restoration with American capital was disclosed at
 at the annual meeting Of the dircc- tors of the American institute of | architects.
 Prof. Emerson H. Swift Of Co., lumbia university reported that the
 roof was overgrown with vegetation
 and, although parts of it had fallen and injured some Of the frescoes,
 the mosaic decorations, dating from l 532, have not been harmed.
 The church was originally built by ! Constantine but was destroyed dur | ing the reign of Justinian, who re- i built It.
 Later. with tn. Turkish occu- 1 pancy. 1t was turned into a mosque, i Professor Swift said. and has been 1 the architectural inspiration for
 most of the great Turkish mosques.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

trical ousiness-particularly the moving picture business-on the boulders has been indicated by the large number of new and vast theaters that have been constructed at that time.
 In New Britain we have had the Strand added to our galaxy of film purveying, with the others remain ing right where they were before, appealing to the multitude and get ting their share, of public attention.
 In New York the Paramount was opened last week, and the Roxy is nearing completion. A month or so ago the new Academy of Music was opened-all three being enormously large" film theaters.
 The same news trend is noted in scores of other cities. In the amuse- ment business it is simply one new theater after another.
 This Is a good sign, a good de- velopment. It means that radio Is not damaging the purveyors of pub lie amusement like 1t was expected to do. Perhaps it Is not damaging it at all. The people who turn the dials still attend the theater, and must be attending them quite aa fre- quently as they did before.
 Variety is the spice of life-or rather, remains the spice. It scene that millions like to listen in," but they do not care to be occupied thusly all the time. When they think of something different" they "gc to the show"
 The theatrical men really have nothing to worry about. Their pro- vender is a stable product in the life of the nation. and as the films are | being. impHoved-according to Will Hays, movie czar--the appeal to the i public will increase rather than al. minish. This is noticeable right in | New Britain whore Inc films wo a TO having are new and right up to the minute.
 Radio has done something for the public through the theaters. It has put the moving picture interest on their toes to please; 1t has spurred them to meet the air competition with improved theaters, improved performances. improved everything. That is how the film business has won its victory.
 The screen men are to be com mended for not taking a licking lay ing down. When they saw the new competition looming they met 1t in the most logical manner; and thus they kept the public on their side.
 No squawks are any longer heard about radio competition"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION
 TOR BERLIN
fhls is a supposifion-I

This is a supposition-a hypo- thetical case as the lawyers say.
 Suppose there is a serious fire in Berlin. Somebody calls up the first selectman to have h.m in turn call on the New Britain fire department
 Line busy, Party line.
 Another town official is called. Not at home!
 Still another. Also not at home.
 First selccttnan again called. This time line is not busy, but pleasant voice over the wire tells the frenzied caller that he is out and isn't ex- pected back for hours.
 Some other official is called. and still some others. When the party line, aren't busy" the officials are not al home.
 Meantime the fire continues to burn and begins eating up nearby buildings.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
THE RAIL WAGE DECISION

Railroads of the east, which have been enjoying. more prosperity than for . decade-although their in come with a few exceptions has not yet passed the government allow ance of what is considered a fair return on nvestment-learned to- day that the arbitral award In the wage dispute went against them. al though by only ! 1-2 per cent. whereas 19 per cent was asked.
 This is a compromise. The 91.000 men on 50 railroads affected prob ably asked more than they expected 10 be awarded in any event. The railroads will swallow their opposi- tion and pay s14,5OO,O0o more than they have been paying.
 That both sides must be some what satisfied can be deduced from the announcement of officials of the American Railway Express company and leaders of express workers un- ions that shey too would arbitrate a wage dispute of more than a year s duration. This announcement came right after the railroad arbitration award was announced. and will affect G5.000 men.
 Thus the new arbitration machin- cry set up by the railroads and their men has had it's first test. The two neutral members Of the arbitration board. representing the public, had the most influence in it. The fact that both sides to the dispute are equally represented on the board indicates it will work to better ad- vantage than the former labor board. which seemed 10 have satis- fled nobody and which both sides to disputes regularly flouted.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

A man isn't down until he has fallen 50 low that a luncheon club won't invite him to speak.
 When money talks, it usually says: Turn loose, little one, there's big boy calling me-"
 Eventually, to escape notice. ban dits will invent guns that won't pop but howl like q pedestrian.
 Mexico used to think only Texas could fight, but doubtless she has heard of Herrin now.
 In every town there Is at least one man who never seems to lose public confidence no matter how many times he robs the people.
 Marie says American women are the .happiest in the world. Ahem! We'll, we husbands are 8 pretty de- cent sort.
 AS a rule, it isn't mere success a man craves, but the privilege of get ting ahead of somebody he doesn't like.
 "Woman falls dead in street car" Doubtless some man offered her seat.
 Things change little. It was re- ligion that caused the second man in the worlAto kill the third.
 Of course you know that ships have knees. Yes. indeed; they get first consideration. That Is why ship is called she"
 Another difference between the sweetheart of yesteryear and the sweetie: the sweetheart didn't know any dirty stories.
 If he doesn't notice when she calls him Honey" in public. they have been married less than six months or more than five years.
 Correct this sentence: Eve taken only three doses" said he, "and really notice improvement, just as the ad said"
 (Protected by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

Does anyone care to maintain that : it would not be the duty of citizens of Berlin to communicate with the New Britain fire department any, how, in spite Of party lines and ab- sent officials?
 Does anyone care to claim because of a technicality the town Is to be allowed to 80 up in smoke?
 If Berlin is to be all bound up in the woolen string of techincalities such a thing Is possible. But we rather think that something will be done about 1t by the progressive citizenry in order to avoid just such a possibility.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
FQctsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Noise indicating blowout: Pow s-s-s-s-s-darn!"
 Seven-word example of small-talk: Are you married?" That's my business" "Bigamist!"
 The virtue for which man gives himself sole credit usually Is the re- suit of steady job.
 Doubtless there are days when the King of Italy knows just how useless an adenoid yfeel& The Venus de Milo couldn't have won any beauty contests. She didn't show her legs. The anti-cigarette people might get results by encouraging the growth of infammable whiskers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

hospital here last night and asked, 'Is my nose straight, huh?" He was assured that the member was straight, curve put into 1t in the recent unpleasantness against Har- yard having been removed by sur geon who transferred a piece of bone from one side of the nose to the other.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
RADIO HAS NOT HARMED MOVING PICTURES

It was little more than d year ago when theatrical interests were joining in a chorus of woe regarding the outlook for the nations theatri- calls. Radio, they averred, was going to put the business completely on the rocks.
 IL was a terrible chorus. sounding something like We Won't Go Home Until Morning" in six different keys and triple harmony.
 How the radio has put the thea
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
Reason for Holding

Reason for Holding Bronson: II held some good hands last night"
 Burroughs: T didn't know you were playing cards.' Bronson: T wasn't. was out autoing with girl. We parked in a quiet lane, and the hands l held were hers-to keep them from pull ing my hair out"
 Ellis Kinnucutt. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

other past grands present was M. D.. Stockweh.
 The New Britain Gas Light Co., advertises gas radiators for $1.5o to s4.5o. They will heat any room in 20 minutes.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

Mrs. Marshall believed in giving her child object lessons from the practical things ill life.
 They were in the butcher shop. and the butcher was pounding a steak
 Now. darling" said Mrs. Mar shall, do you know what the but cher is doing?"
 T guess he's licking his chops" answered Walter.
 Mrs. L. T. kruse.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

A Welcome Gift, To Christmas desk sets. bright. and
 new, Our query's why not cheer sets. too. Fun holders. yes and mirths wells,
 Folks, And humors blotter for the jokes!
 Found! He moved closer to her on the sofa. I'm looking for some little fairy to make my life worth living" he sighed.
 Well. you're sure up against it." Sunny.
 HUMoREsQUE I mildly sneer
 At Philip stroop: He gets his coatsleeve In the soup. '
 Charles Hansen. I loathe old G.
 Alonzo Erect; He yells at me Across the street. -Orville Jones. |. I Ask But Little The wonderful comfort a home can give
 Is something now pursue A woman who'll serve me my breakfast meal, My luncheon and dinner. too. long for girl who will prove to Her love is thing devout By firing the furnace on winter
 days
 And taking the ashes out! -C. Warden La Roe.
 No Fair! 1 work, and skimp, and pinch, and
 slave, (The world is tough. you said itD To buy stack of Christmas gifts Then Santa gets the credit!
 Eugene Gruenthal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
Member A.di. Burtas et C,rcalatis.

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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
Curve Is Removed From
 Nose of Football Star

Provldene. R. l.. P-Paul liar vey Hodge of Keene. N. H., right tackle on Browns undefeated team of Iron men" emerged from the ether clouds at the Rhode Island
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
400 HORSES SOLD

New York, Dec. P>-The 3znd Old Glory sale of light harness horses, conducted annually here found approximately 400 horses changing hands for total of $334,- 225. The auction closed yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

The Hsrald 10 on sale daily in New York at Hotalings NewnNand, Times Square; schuitzs Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central, find Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

Records and regulations of the American Automobile Association are now officially recognized by the International Automobile authorities.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
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The only profitable advertising med'sm In the City. Circulation oooks aho pfeh room alyays open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
POKER
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(As the Fun sShop Joke Factory
 Discovered ID You gave your seat to poor old Irishman last night, didn't you. dear?"
 Why, no. What makes you say that?"
 Well, l distinctly heard you say In your sleep, "Oh. that's all right. I'll stand Pat"
 Il. H, T. And how other Fun Shop contribu- tors play the gams--
New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-03
Mixed!

Irate Housewife: Milk sixteen cents quart? That's outrageous, sir! Why, my good man. when I was q girl I paid five cents a quart"
 Milkman: "Yes, mum. And when you was a baby it prob'bly didn't cost you anything. But times change, lady"
 Marion l.. Burns.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-04
THE INSULT

Stealthily ! looked on. the other
side toward John Meredith. He Ger.
tatnly did not know that anything
out Of the ordinary wns happening.
He WINS perfectly happy and did not
know that there was anyone else In
the room beside myself. He con.
trived e touch my hand. 70 touch
my saoulder, and once be even pre-.
tended that q bohbcd curl Of my hair
was u my eyes and 1troked It back.
Ordinarily would have resented
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-04
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pity entered into the response to
NY thoughts were rudely inter-
rupted BY ! man coming to our table
and saying something in low voice
70 Joan. With shaking Of my heart
I recognised him. He was the jackal
who always carried out the uRiy
plans Of the manager when IL was
necessary to do 10 at the Beaux
Arts.
Il saw Joan lookins up and about
the table IN q troubled way and asy.
ing: ~ don't understand you and I
consider WHIST yon have Just said 20
me an insult Surely you know who
] am. ! am Miss Meredith and nv
guests should T., shove criticism"
The, man grew holder. Evidently
he did net realise inst who Joan Sas.
u am sure you think So" he said.
"but perhaps. you do not know that
both these young ladies with Won
have been hat checkers in this cstab-
lishment."
John heard this. For the first time
he seemed to sense that something
was going on that he should have
hand in. He looked At me figuring
". He was completely mystified.
what does that man want, Sis -
"Tell him the dinner and service are
all right: the head waiter is doing
everything for Us possible. Dismiss
The man saw that he must explain.
With an uneasy glance toward the
door, from where the manager had
sept him, he said: II was just asking
MIS- Meredith II she really knew the
guests she was entertaining" he i'm
quired impudently.
TOMORROW-Trouble sAverted.