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New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
AIR MAIL AND PASSENGERS

Announcement by the Colonial Air Transport, Inc. the New Eng land company which will begin carrying out Its government con- tract for the transportation of air mail between New York and Bos- ton, via Hartford, in May, that the intention also is to haul passengers later, indicates that the air mail service in New England is destined 10 step ahead of such development in other parts of the country, un- less in the meantime they catch up and adopt the same principle.
 The plan looks feasible. Briefly, 1t is planned to transport mail dur ing the late evening or night be- tween the two cities, and make return trip with passengers the next morning. AS the running time between the two cities will not be more than two hours, this easily can be achieved
 Before the carrying of passen- gers as well as mail can be con- summated, however, it will be nec- essary to provide multi-motor planes, so as 10 reduce the air hazard due 10 trouble with motors 10 the minimum. In other words, there must be enough motors on a plane 10 enable the operation of a new motor whenever one gets out of order, thus avoiding the neces- sity of forced landing.
 Yet, in addition to these precau- lions, emergency landing fields will be advisable. It may not be neces- ary to use such a field once in q year, but they would come in very handy in case of trouble or unex- pectcd weather conditions. As the air route between the two cities will be near New Britain, it might not be out of place to suppose that an emergency landing field near New Britain would be advisable i; and such a field would be an as set in case Of future broadening of airplane travel and transporta- ton in New England.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
PRIMARIES FOR SENATE
 HAVE BEGINNING

Senator Norbeck of South Da- kota, who stood in the primaries in his state yesterday had the honor of shooting the first gun in the primary contests Of 1926. The honorable gentleman is 8 Republi- can of sort. the kind they have in South Dakota; and as there are three Republicans to one Demo- crat in the state he is expected to have little trouble in being return ed to the Senate following his re- nomination yesterday.
 But the situation in the other states where senatorial primaries and elections will be held is not so propitious. The Senate contains SC listed Republicans" 39 Demo- crats and one Farmcr-Laborite, and one-third of the assembly will be up for reelection, as is cus- tomary every two years. These con- stitute the third that was elected during the Harding landslide of 1920. Naturally, there are some weak brethren among the crowd, and 1t takes an administration optimist to believe all is well.
 The facts are that of the 27 Re- publican senators up for re-elec- tion, only nine give the adminis- tration no cause for worry.
 The name of Calvin Coolidge not being at the top of the ticket to help out in the situation, there is the possibility of some serious losses. Should 1ho Republicans lose more senators than they can afford it will mean loss of control of the upper house and would open the way for tariff modification and other drastic legislation.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
ALTITUD.. CRUISING

The plan of q Hamburg firm 10 induce dirigibles 10 fly between New York and Hamburg at an all titu1o of six or seven miles, thus avoiding possibility of running into storms or thunder clouds and mak- Ing air travel over the ocean ex- cecdingIy safe, looks reasonable for a future development until one contcmplates the quality. or lack, Of air at such a height.
 There being s,cS0 feet in a mile, a seven-mile hcighth would mean cruising at an altitude of S6,9G0 feet This would be more than a mile higher than Mount Everest. Passengers and crew evidently would have 10 live throughout the trip with oxygen tanks strapped 10 their backs, or with tubes hooked up with such tanks hanging from their mouths.
 When aviators make altitude climbs" they always rely upon such tanks 10 furnish the prime requisite of life - air. It is pos sihlc that the same thing could be done on the wholesale plan in con nection with a dirigible's crew and passengers taking such an cxtraor- dinarily high altitude flight across tho Atlantic. But we don't think the plan would ever he very popu- lar,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24

presented.
 A. She was taken sick while making a picture called Spanish Sunlight" Lolita Lee Cher double) replaced her in the leading role and the title of the picture was changed to The Girl From Montmartre,"
 Q. Where and when was the first public school for negroes establish cd in the United States?
 A. There was q school for nc groes established in Virginia in 1920, that was destroyed in the Indian War of 1929,
 c. Who was Dan Rice?
 A. Dan Rice, whose real name was Daniel AlcLarcn, was born in New York city in 1923 and was given the nickname Dan Rice" by lis father, after an Irish clown of that name. He worked at one time as Il clown in Barnum's circus, and later joined Spaulding's circus. becoming q partner. Ills tours were prosper ous until 1850 when he met with re- verses, Recovering himself he con- tinued to travel as a snowman until the first year of the Civil War, when supposed southern sympathies lost him his patronage. He subsequently, received large salaries as manager of other circuses, and retired in 1882. He died in 1900
 c. Where was Monte Blue, the movie actor born? What is his real name?
 A. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. January II, 1890. His real name Is Blue Mountain.
 o. How many men were killed on the Confederate side at the Battle of Gettysburg?
 A. 2,592.
 Q. Are city and state officials subject to the federal income tax?
 A. City and state officials engag- ed in q work of a governmental na- ture are exempt from payment of federal income tax, but those em- ployes who are engaged in work of q proprietary nature, such as on city-owned street railways, or city, i owned waterworks, etc, must pay tthe tax.
 Q. How much did Jack Dempsey receive for his fight with Tommy Gibbons on July 4. 1923 at Shelby. Montana?
 A. Approximately s250,0O0 ex- elusive of a one-third interest fin the movA Arights.
 c. IsNNo water at the bottom of the sea hot in warm climates?
 A. It is always cold at the bot tom of the sea even at the equator At great depths the temperature Is near the freezing point.
 c. What does the name Travis mean?
 A. It Is a French name imported into England at the time of the Norman Conquest. It means "a crossing" or "a road starting off from a main highway"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
POLICE ABUSE SHOULD END

The suit at law of Now Britain citizen In Hartford against certain police officials on the allegation that they lingerprmted and photo graphed him before his conviction and that he was beaten by police officers, should do much to call att tentlon 10 one of the alleged abuses by some policemen in some cities in an endeavor 10 bend un- willing prisoners 10 their will or to extract confessions Of crime from them.
 It is time khat examples of such police officers, sergcants or chiefs as the case may be, were set by some court. Police officials have no more right to beat prisoner in order 10 wiring q confession from him. nor to force him 10 be finger printed or photographed before he is convicted, than have any other citizens.
 Third degree methods are ropug- nant 10 the spirit of democracy and justice. Judges in various courts have stated over and over again that they would not accept confess sions secured through torture; and as for juries, 1t must be a particu- larly bonighted set of men which would regard a confession secured by such methods as worth the time 1t takes to listen to it.
 The fact that confessions of this sort frequently are obtained from persons who are guilty of the crime charged does not in the least alter the general principle that torture confessions are worthless. In such cases 1t Is the corroborative evil dence that convicts, not the alleged confession secured by methods of the Spanish inquisition.
 The New Britain citizen not only brings suit for himself but takes q step to correct what appears to be an evil in the Hartford police de- partment, provided that his claim regarding being fingerprinted and photographed for the rogue's gal lery before conviction is true.
 The Illinois professor who was beaten, maulcd and tortured during the attempt to solve the Franks boy case in Chicago, was completely ex- onerated when more alert newspaper reporters ran down Leopold and Loeb. This professors case appears still to be in court and 1t will serve the rights of citizens If he should gain a favorable verdict.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
GUESTS AND DRINKS

The action of a sorority connect ed with Adrian college in reporting guests who brought a quart of liquor to party. resulting in the young men being expelled until April 6, again lends attention 10 the proprieties of assisting in the enforcement of the prohibition law under circumstances that some times make it difficult 10 do so.
 The "old-fashioned girls" who made the complaint in Michigan, however, seem 10 have a better ground for their action than Gen. eral Butler did in California. The girls told the world that they were sponsoring the party and that the youths who brought liquor to it while their guests grieviousy vio- lated their hospitality, as they were well aware that they objected to such doings,
 The etiquette of the dry law seems to be that hosts have d right to expect that guests con- form with the wishes of hosts. that guests must content themselves with whatever the hosts propose and not try to run the party. Which at least seems logical,
 The Adrian college girls, had they not reported the incident, would have laid themselves open to criticism from outsiders and no doubt would have been blamed for countenancing the imbibing of strong drink by guests From this standpoint there scarcely was any thing left for them to do but to take the action they did, not nec- essarily to punish their guests for violation of the rules of hospitality, but to protect themselves from the biting scandal of idle tongues.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
25 Fears Ago Today

A new location for the sewer beds was suggested at the hearing on this matter yesterday at the state capitol. r.. r. Augur of Niddletown stated there was a 52-aCre tract of land located just north of the Kel- sey crossing in NeWinEton which could be used by New Britain as a suitable site for sewer beds. The soil is of clay and the land is low enough to allow the sewage to be carried there by gravitation. It is known as the Aga Thompson lot and is northeast of Theodore Stanley farm in New Britain.
 At the RussWin LyCeum this eve ming the seasons most delightful offering. Amcricas foremost comic opera comedian, Jefferson DeAngeli! in the enormously successful opera tic comedy, "A Royal Rogue" pre- scented by q superb company. Com plcte production.
 Superintendent Cooley said todd! that he expects the fire alarm sys tenn this week.
 A. l.. Thompson, who was presi dent of the factory baseball league last year, said today that he did no think the league would reorgani2' and carry out q schedule Of game this season. The league just barrel! cleared expenses last year and th' teams did not receive the support tt which thy were entitled He admit ted, however the possibility of th, game being more successful thi' summer.
 The socialists labor party met las night and nominated John n. Carl son for first ward alderman and c IC. Schcnck for fifth ward. Council men as follows: Third ward, Johl lHenstrom and Alfred Johnson fourth ward, Abraham Narthalil and A. C. NcBrayne; fifth ward, C F. Patrick and Edward Meisncr sixth ward, F. ]. DonlaN and Rogc wv. EEan. Councilman George Tour telottc's namc was significantly lef off: he is not downcast by this omis sion.
 Tickets for flake Superior Con per Mines" a lecture hy nr. Walker will go on sale at Thompson's dru store on April 1.
 Fred Goodrich is looking forwar with some eapernoss 10 a holida upon tho Connecticut river when h will try tho experiment of using vii ducks as a dccov which will lure oth CT ducks within the range of hi gun. After receiving them fror lake Saranac. Fred has taught th ducks n tricE.aftcr much perseveT arcc. "SaudFc. saudCo." says Fret "Quack. quack," sav inc ducks i unison. Fred then feeds them as reward Tn practice, their call wi bring other ducks to the spot
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
IF MEN STOPPED LIKE WOMEN

(imaginCd by Felix r. Fcist, Jr.)
 Simpson-Now aren't those garters dear! You may wrap me up pair. please, Let's see some of your shirts-h' 'm-that won't do-nor that one either-no, I don't care for that one-gracious. None of those will do! Are you sure that's all you have?
 CleJl-How do you like this one, sir?
 Simpson-lsn't that the sweetest thing! Those narrow stripes would make me look more slender, don't you think@ Oh, no, thanks,1 didn't want to buy any. 1 was just look ing around.
 Clerk-Here's something new in neckties.
 Simpson-Aren't they too dainty for words! l believe I'll take that brown one--it just matches my cigar. Or do you think that blue one would go bC CT with my eyes? Well, I'll take both-no I won't, l won't take either one! I never thought of that-that's the best way out, isn't it, when you're not sure?
 Clcrk-Have you seen these latest oXf0rds? Try on pair-let's see, you wear about size eleven, don't you. or twelve?
 mpson-FLEVlEN or TWELVE! How dare you! Why. Mir. Jones only wears a ten and a half! Ivc never been so insulted! Oh, dear, why did come here! I'll have you to under stand 1 only wear a TEN-even if 1t is on a wide last! You-you-mon- stcr. Oh, boo-hoo, I'm going home!
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
Yale Daily News Explains
 What It Calls an Error

New Haven, March A R-The Yale News today attributed to the printer an error in the text of con- ment yesterday which presumed to place the News on record as de- handing the abolition of compulsory commons for the freshman class and control by the student council of disciplinary measures when fresh men are involved in outbreaks against the peace and quiet of the university and the city such as the recent dish smashing exploit in commons.
 The News says that 1t intended merely to recommend substitution of a voluntary cafeteria as a preven- ton of future riots based upon de- fects of the present compulsory commons. Also 1t was a suggestion merely that the student council have control in meeting conditions which arise from freshman riots.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
BERLIN ON RAMPAGE

Our ncighboring town of Berlin is not going 10 permit frenzicd mo- torists along the turnpike to run away with the town this year. The fellows who S;lp on the gas with out compunction and without mercy are to be dealt with; indeed, the speed maniacs will have 10 watch their step when they attempt to do the Charleston upon the accelcra- tor.
 Berlin's awakening to the haz- ards of it's location is q hopeful sign. Ii all towns along the routes Of our trunk lines sought 10 force common scnsc into lho ccrobrums Of the speed boys all might not be well but much would be better.
 Down in Berlin officers of the law arc going 10 soc that motorists keep in line; cutting in and cutting out will not be allowed. And if necessary, thr traffic squad will be vastly increased to cope with the situation furin- wcck-cnds and Sundays, The luJgr, it is assumed, is sitting pretty and will be ready to deal with offenders promptly and eXpolitiouslN
 With this program An sight there ought to be enough fines in sight to go n long way toward paying the expenses or running th. town.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
NEED OF THE LASH IN THIS CITY

Judge William c. Hungertord never said more tronchant word than when he declared he would like to uso the lash 50 times upon a man who was brought into court for beating his invalid wife and their children, But the merciful and bene- acent law Of Connecticut does not permit the use of the lash In tho state and wife beaters need fear nothing but the possibility Of being cared for in jail,
 The man whom the judge ad- dressed had been in court 17 times previously. The salutary effect of the lash would have avoided so many appearances In court
 Objection 10 the lash has been heard in such cultural centers as Hartford on the score that it is "inhuman." One need only to ask the invalid wife and mother Of this mans beating proclivitics to learn whether it is as inhuman as what they were forced 10 suffer
 Down in Maryland they are going to lash a wife -bcater and he looks forward 10 the ordeal with such fear that he has obtained an p- junction in an effort 10 avoid the experience. However he no doubt will get his deserts as planned and won't be in the mood to beat up his wife any more thereafter.
 It is time that Connecticut had a -for-wife- beaters law. To judge by the number Of such miscreants who have been haled into court in New Britain a public whipping post could be part of the civic establish ment right In this city. Judge Hungerford, we have no doubt, will agree.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
Observation On The Weather

Washington. March 24,-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy tonight and Thursday, not much change in temperature. fresh, pos- sibly strong west, backing to south winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy tonight and Thursday, fol- lowed by rain and colder in west and north portion Thursday; fresh, strong south winds
 Conditions Disturbances are central this morning over Maine and Minnesota. They are causing cloudy and unsettled weather in the northern districts east of the Rocky Mountains, Pleasant weather prevails in the southern sections, The temperature is about normal in the lake region and New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
IRTE CONFESSIONS

By Ice Shlppey l lead a life repleto with awful
 crime, I've murdered lots of people in my
 time, I've been heartless kidder Of the orphan and the widder And from the aged filched the lone
 ly dime, I've scuttlcd gallant ships in mid Pa
 cific, Swung oars an swimmers heads with
 blows terrific, And down black desert beaches I've dragged unprotected
 peaches--- I'm stceped in crime, both crude and
 scientific! And yet try 10 be pleasant fellow, For Humankind my heart is rather
 mellow I've sympathy unfak-ed For the hungry and the naked And against injustice frequently l
 below. But if I hope to long escape eviction l have to kill folks off without re-
 striCtion. Noble men and lovely ladies must treat as rough as hades-- You see, I'm writing rapid-action
 fiction!!
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or Information by writing 10 the Question Editor. New Britain eHrald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medica, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are toniidential.--E Editor.
 c. When and how was the Salton Sea created?
 A. It was created in 1905 and 1906 by the overflow waters of the Colorado river from the channel of an irrigation canal leading from the Colorado river near Yuma, Arizola to the Imperial Valley in California.
 Q. Were the signatures of all the signers of the Declaration of Inde- pendence attached on July 4, 1776 |? Was the Liberty bell rung on that day?
 A. So far as We have been able to ascertain the only members of the Declaration on the 4th were John Hancock, president of the congress and Charles Thompson, the secre- tary. Several weeks lapsed before otLor signatures were added. The Declaration was ordered engrossed on parchment, and most of the other signatures were added on August 2. Trumbulls famous painting of the signing represents the scene on Aug ust 2nd. The Liberty Bell was rung on July at 12 o'clock noon to call the populace 10 the state house, where the declaration was read aloud by John Nixon.
 Q. What is Sterling silver"
 A. An alloy containing 925 parts silver and 75 parts copper, fixed as the standard of British silver coin age,
 c. What causes shoes to squeak How can it be remedied?
 A. Squealdng Is caused by layers of leather in the soles rubbing against each other II can be stop ped by having q shoemaker drive a few pegs through the center of the soles. Another remedy is to soak the soles in water.
 c. What is the value of a five franc note in American money?
 A. At the present rate of ex- change five francs are worth IT 10 IS cents.
 Q. What relation does the negro population of the United States and Porto Rico bear to the whole?
 A. According to the 1920 census, the Negro population of the United States was 10,4GS.131, the total popu- lation 105,71O.62o. In Porto Rico the Negro population was 351,OG2 and the total was 1,299,S09.
 Q. Is the District of Columbia a state or a territory?
 A. It is neither, but is a federal district, set apart by congress as the seat of the national government Congress makes he laws for the dis trict. The local government is vest cd in three commissioners. appoint ed by the president and confirmed by the senate. R
 Q. Does the United d'States owe any money to foreign ct ries?
 A. No. Its debts a all inter nal.
 0. Was Barbara Ia making a picture when she d Nill 1t be
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
AN EXECUTION

Lork Ah-Tam was tho most ben"> olcnt Chinese on earth. He was q British citizen and had mar ric1 q Welsh gul He was very wealthy and gave To Chinese caus' s eNtravaaanIly. Eut in a fit Of an ger he had murdered his W,.c and two children, and despite the efforts Of Chinese the world over to save him from the gallows, he was cXc- cuted.
 If this man had committed his crime in Chicago and Clarence Darrow had defended him, there can be scarcely any doubt that he would have been sent To n bcnpvo- lent insane asylum or 10 prison for lif..
 The British arc peculiar race, They simply cannot understand inc fine points Of criminal defense.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24

That sage mounted policeman in Philadelphia who planes the auto mobile for increased obesity in women. because 1t is too easy to ride, unfortunately did not add sonIe method for our fair sex to avoid an incumbrance of flesh. Perhaps il they fixed inc tires and tended 10 the machinery themselves they would be able to balance the in- crease with reducing exercises.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
Posed as Secret Service
 Man, Held as Cheatey

Darien. March 24 R)-Alfred J. c. Beckius, 36. who is said to have represented himself as govern - ment secret service operator was turned over to the state police today by the Daren officers to answer a complaint that he had passed worth- less checks.
 The warrant was issued in South Norwalk last December and alleged issuance and passing of a $l00 check which proved to be worth hless. Since then other complaints have been made and officers assert the man is wanted in New York and Boston on check passing exploits.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24

The week Of April IS 10 24 will be forest conservation week, when thousands Of new trees-if not mil- llons-are expected to be planted in the United States. In New Brit ain. however, the plan is to rip down several rows Of beauties along West Main street,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24

In Massachusetts man has reached the ripe old age of 1O4 years, who was turned down by army authorities back in '61 because he was "too weak" Again proving that the doctors are not always right.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24
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Mcssmer: My wlfe's been trying 10 rcducg and is having very hard time"
 Rev. Hodge: Tell her to have faith. Remember, faith will move mountains"
 Messmcr; You may have seen mountains, but you've never seen my wife,"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-24

An attempt is being made to sc- cure permission from the British government to film" the life of King Edward VII. No permission would be needed were Il not for the fact that the films will be shown in the British Isles.