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Evening star., 1926-11-18
JEWISH WOMENG0
TO TOMB OF HERO
Visit Mt. Vernon as Well as
Arlington-Officers Being
Elected Today.

Pilgrimages to Mount Vernon and
Arlington National Cemetery, where
Mrs. William d. Sporborg, national
president Of the National Council Of
Jewish Women, placed wreaths before
the tombs of Washington and the
Unknown Soldier. were made by the
/ 400 delegates Of the convention this
afternoon.
Election polls were open from $50
o'clock until o'clock today, with
every expectation that the ticket of
national officers, headed by Mrs. Jo-
seph Friend Of New Orleans. a former
treasurer Of the organization, would
he put through. The only contest, it
49,, said. was centered in the board
Of directors. with five out of nine
nominees to be elected. Mrs. Alexan-
Ter Wolf Of Washington is nominee
% succeed herself as second vice
president on the national ticket.
Following this mornings business
session, the delegates went to the
Jewish Community Center. where
luncheon was served through the
age to Mount Vernon and Arlington
occupied the remainder Of the after
noon.
Ralli Louis Schwefel Of Adas Is
rael Congregation gave the invocation
this morning. and reports Of commit
tees reviewing the work Of the past
triennial year were submitted.
Compulsory Service Assaulted.
Compulsory military training in
schools. declared to be running
counter to the movement to "substi-
tute law for war" was denounced in
a resolution adopted by the convention
Yesterday. The National Council
went on record as urging that COM
pulsory military training be elm
mated at all land-grant colleges, be-
cause 'it stresses war psychology IN
the minds Of youths
Another resolution approved dedi-
Gated the council TO the promotion OF
arbitration and tudicious settlement OF
international disputes ''as an essential
step in the outlawing of war;
Mrs. Thomas G.. Winter, president
Of the General Federation Of Women's
Clubs. with which the council is af-
f1liated, last night addressed the dele
gates on world peace.
An interesting feature of the pro-
gram was a procession of 235 sec
tional presidents Of the National
Council around the hall, carrying
lighted candles. The ceremony was
symbolic Of the educational and rell-
gious enlightenment being carried on
throughout the country by the IN
diyidual sections Mrs. Alexander
Wolf represented the Washington Sec
ton.
Sessions End Tomorrow.
The convention will close its bust.
ness sessions tomorrow afternoon at
1890 o'clock. At 2 o'clock there will
be a meeting of the new board OF
managers.
Tonight's session will be devoted to
forum discussions and reports. Mrs.
Charles D. Long Of Wilkes Barre, Pa,
will make the report of the State and
Interstate Conferences Institute: Mrs.
Marc j. Grossman of Cleveland Will
report on the Section Presidents In
stitute, and Mrs. Israel Cowen of Chi
cago on the round table conference.
There will be assembly singing under
the direction Of William T. Pierson.
Evening star., 1926-11-18
POKER BAN IN DENMARK.
Court Holds Game Barred Under
Gambling Clause.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Novem
ber 1s R.-Danish poker players
are not at all satisfied with the
Supreme Courts decree outla wing
stud as we'll as draw poker. They
contend that their case was lost on
technicality, and that they there
fore are entitled to another deal ~
rather hearing.
The court held that poker pu~
unlawful, as it came within the mean
ing of the prohibitive gambling claus,
of the penal code.
Evening star., 1926-11-18
Sessions End Tomorrow.

When You Feel a Cold Coming On
work oil the Cold and to fortify the system
sEeinst an attack Of Grip or lnhpenza: A
SAFE and Proven Remedy. The box bears
signature Of E. w. Grove. 30c.-Advertise-
ment,
Evening star., 1926-11-18

A noted lecturer announces his re.
tirement from the platform due to his
recent marriage. He will now pose
as the audience, says the Office Boy.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
DISCUSSING CURRENT EVENTS IN THE SHOREVILLE GROCERY

Overheard by Leonard Hammar)
 MT. Cackleberry-As l was sayin', I think it's mighty good thing Ma McPherson ain't goin' to be governor of Texas no more.
 Old Man Oatstacll-That' what it be! She got into a right smart lot of trouble over parolin' that radio op- orator. Jes' because she swum the English channel ain't no sign she can run this here country!
 Old Man Pucker-What do va think of this feller Dempsey, any, way? I allowed all the time he
 Old Man Oatstack-Hes the head of the American Legion, ain't he? Well, I'll bet chew of cut plug that this here Tilden can beat him any day of the week. l thought that ever since he fought Frances E. Willard,
 MT. Jerktassel-Say, are you at tendin' to this checker game, or not? It's your move Hiram! An speakin' of boxin-this here Helen Wills can beat Tunney or Dempsey or any of 'em! I don't care if he is black!
 Mir. Cackleberry-Well, I still con- tend that Aimie Ferguson was the first one to swim the channel, even if she was greased. Still, I allow that greasin' her was plumb fool ish thing to do-think how easy a shark could ooze her down his stummick!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
25 Years Ago Today

It wasn't known until today that New Britain had recently made a contribution to the stage during the past few days. A show passing through here was able to secure two local colored girls to go with it, and they put on neat song and dance entitled 'Is the Chicken a Bird" This made big hit in Waterbury but the mother Of one girl asked Chief Rawlings to find her child and she has been ordered to return.
 The Barbers union has abandoned it's plan of having one night off each week. The bosses objected and the journeymen themselves could not agree upon what night they wanted.
 In tearing down the old Plainville depot, workmen- have come across a copy of the Circle" dated Sept 15, 1887, and containing an account of a ball game in which Plainville de- foated Southington. The team was composed of Prior, Cowles, Hird, Day, Harris, Belden, Judson, Caf- ltGlS, anu ltOOuey.
 The New Britain Quartette club will observe its 11th anniversary to- night in it's rooms in Calumet hall. President Paul Stoeckel will deliver the address of welcome. Hans Saro, conductor of the club, will give a piano selection. Zahleiter' orches- tra will furnish music for the after dinner dancing.
 The educational class work at the Y. NJ. c. A. was formally opened last night. Professor Zollner rendered Q vocal solo accompanied by E. L.. Mercy. Mrs. T. L. Weed played the accompaniment to 8 solo by MT. Ames.
 The high school football team will met the Plainville Consolidated eleven at Electric field tomorrow afternoon and on Saturday will play Meriden for the third time this sea- son.
 It is estimated that 500 New Brit ain people attended the Yale Bi- centennial celebration yesterday and witnessed the torchlight procession in the evening. It required five third-rail cars to take the people down the branch line, and the 16- car train took two hours to reach New Haven. Among those noticed ip the parade of graduates were At- torney Gaffney and F. II. Older shaw.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
THE COLD TUB

GA Bathroom Ballad)
 By George s. Chappeil What is so fine as an icy, cold tub? The kind you pop into, and duck with 'glub,' Then hop lightly out of, and start in to rub?"
 (SO they say. so they say Let women and children and folk febble-souled Turn on thefHot' faucet, but give me the cold The joy of the poppy, the bath of the bold!"
 (sO they SAY. so they SAY. ) Cold water?. I love it! It fills me with zip. Whats that? You don't like it? Say, BoY take my tip, It's good for what ails you; cures spavin and pip
 (So they say .,, so they say. ) I've heard these here birds, with their cold-water rot, I've spied on them, too, though per- haps I should not! NINE times out of ten they have turned on the Hot!
 (Hey. heyt. Hey. heyD
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

both instances, in the pupil giving In and wearing the outfit pre- scribed, or it may be that the girls will be withdrawn from school. There will not be a signal victory in either instance. The chances are that the desire of the lady folk, parent or child, to prove their in dependence caused the desire to be unusual. They disturbed school au- thorities by so doing and won passing recognition in the press.
 Taken in connection with re- marks of the Rev. Fosdick in New York that "flappers' have no inde- pendence, they dress alike, look alike, paint alike talk alike, think alike and act alike" the examples of independence quoted above are doubly amusing. The parents and lnelr children attracted as much attention, on one side of the argu- ment, as their sisters did on the other.
 Perhaps 1t is a healthy symptom that the subject of women's clothes should be so thoroughly aired. Even Mussolini recently fell for the prevailing mode Of pet antiquities and issued an edict saying what the women of his land should be at- tired in. If he attempts to enforce it we venture to say that he will test his admittedly great powers somewhat beyond the breaking point. But, as long as the world has nothing to worry about but what the ladies are wearing it is not seriously i'll. It has attempted a job for itself in attempting to keep up with the intriguing sex, but perfectly natural one.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

though the invention is attributed by some to the northern nations.
 O., Is water fattening?
 A. Drinking water is good for the digestion and is helpful, rather than fattening or otherwise.
 Q. How many slaves were eman- cipated as a result of the Civil war?
 A. A total of 3,S95,172.
 Q. Is the earth getting heavier or lighter?
 A. Heavier, on account of the fact that it is continually receiving meteoric matter
 Q. What is the difference be- tween gross and met profits?
 A. Gross profits" refers to the excess of receipts from sales over expenditures for purchase. Net profits" is the surplus remaining after all necessary deductions, for interest, transportation, overhead, bad debts, etc.
 Q. Did Jack Dempsey serve in the Army during the World War?
 A. No. He was employed in the U. S. Government shipyards.
 Q. What is the largest railroad center in the world?
 A. Chicago, including the Chi cago district.
 Q. What is the average salary of a radio operator?
 A. In commercial companies they receive from 800 to $125 per month when stationed on merchant ships in addition to g., stateroom and meals. At commercial land stations, operators receive $1O0 to $500 per month. The entrance salary of a radio operator in the government ranges from $500 to $1,400 per annum.
 Q. What, is the literal and figurative meaning of "Omega"?
 A. Omega is the 24th and last letter and the seventh vowel in the Greek alphabet equivalent to the English long "o"; figuratively the end; the last.
 Q. How old is Richard Dix, the movie actor and what is his ad- dress?
 A. Age 92. Address, Paramount Studio, Pierce avenue and 9th street Long Island City, New York.
 Q. How long must a person who has served in the U. s. Army and has been a resident of the United States for great many years, wait to apply for final naturalization papers after declaring his intentions to become a citizen?
 A. Not less than two nor more than seven years must elapse be- fore an applicant can apply for his final papers after a continued bona fide residence in this country.
 Q. What makes sweet peppers have bitter taste? Is there any danger in using them?
 A. They are probably old Par boiling them about five minutes will remove some of the bitterness. They are not harmful as food.
 Q. How tall is Laura La Plante and what is the color of her eyes?
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
THE MARRIAGE MARKET
 DECLINES

Despite the normal increase in population during 1924 it has been figured out by officials at the cen- sus bureau that there were 45,606 fewer couples married in 1924 than in the preceding year. Incidentally, with the exception of the years 1894 and 1904, 1924 was the only year which has shown a decrease in the number of weddings. The years preceding both of the above men, tioned. periods were marked by fi- nancial depressions, something not true in 1924 and there was a very good reason for less than the usual number of couples deciding to start married life. There were, also, 5,S56 more divorces in 1924 than in 1923. The total number of weddings in 1924 was 1,17S,31S against 1,22S,- 924 in 1923 and there were 170,952 divorces in 1924 compared with 165, ,O96 in 1923.
 The statistician will unquestion- ably be interested in the comment upon humanity in the United States that may be drawn from the figures. Are we becoming a nation of bachelors? Possibly so.
 We may surmise upon the reasons for the falling off in weddings, when their should have been more, and doubtless all of us will have our pet theories with which we will try to make the figures fit.
 The modern woman. independent as she is, is probably one reason for the lessened marriages. She, today, is able and anxious to buy things for herself, she is no more the cling ing vine, she is capable of earning a living in the world of business and does so.
 The young man. witnessing this independence is probably reluctant about pressing his suit in the fear that he will not be able to give his chosen one all that she has been accustomed to have.
 There are many reasons, pick your own.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
THE QUESTION OF CLOTHES
 FOR THE LADIES

Considerable agitation is current in several communities about the country over the question of what shall and shall not be worn by the young women, particularly the students in elementary schools. And it Is an agitation that will get the agitators nowhere, we suspect
 Knickers on a schoolgirl of ten der years have been ruled out of order in the classroom in one com munity. There followed much dis cussion. Not to be outdone a par ent in another community decides that her female youngster shall at tend school in overalls. Not so, says the official in charge of the school. More discussion. It may end, in
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

of Public Works remedies the poor marking of streets about the city He has hit upon a real need, in our opinion, though his request might not cause the enthusiasm it warrants when it comes to the Council, pos sibly because of the extra expense that will be entailed by the erection of new street signs and refurbishing of old ones.
 Of course the absence of adequate street signs at every corner of a well travelled thoroughfare is not noticed by the residents of the district. They live on a certain street, know their way to end it and. the chances are, would not even notice a new sign were one erected. They cannot be expected to be strong in their de- mand that their street be plainly marked. It would benefit them not at all
 But New Britain has many strang- CTS visiting it daily, salesmen for concerns which do business with the smaller retailers, guests of people living here, and so forth, practically all of whom would appreciate it were their way about the town made any easier. It is the visitor who notices the signs every time. and profits thereby. All of us who visit another town occasionally in connec- tion with business or pleasure req lize the advantages of properly placed markers, giving upon them the names of the streets. There is every reason why we should give to the strangers within out gates the opportunity to use similar ad- vantages.
 The plan seems small thing to get excited about, but the city of New Britain has something in com- mon with the remainder of New England in the desire to put its best foot forward. Even now the New England Council is making an en- deavor to bring to the attention Of the nation generally the merits of the district from several standpoints in an effort to see that it is not de- merited by the preponderance of publicity from other sources. The city can gain a modicum of adver- Using through the mouths of tran sients here by making the city at tractive to the transients in every way possible. The advertising thus gained might not be of immediate benefit to the city, but the small cost justifies the results in the long run. The reputation of many a community has been made or de- stroyed in the smoking compartment of a Pullman train where the traV- cling man gathers for conversation with his kind.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Observation On The Weather

Washington, Oct. 2O.-Forecast for Southern New England: Rain tonight; Thursday partly cloudy; not much change in temperature; fresh to strong southeast winds this afternoon, shifting to northwest late tonight.
 Conditions: The southwestward disturbance of yesterday morning has increased in intensity and moved rapidly eastward to West Virginia. It is producing rain in the central and northern Missis- sippi valley and eastward over the lake region and the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic states to Con- necticut. An area of high pres- sure of wide extent overspreads the country west of the Mississippi and temperatures are generally lower over northern states east of the Rocky mountains. A tropical dis turbance is entering the Gulf region near the western end of the Island of Cuba.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled shoWery weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

You car get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be ! given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions vii receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are contidential.-Edit
 Q. Who was Manrique?
 A. Gomez Manrique was a Span ish poet, 1415-1491. Many of his best works were undiscovered in 1885 and published by Pazy Melia in 1886. His contemporary fame rested mainly on his didactio verse in the Italianate style of Juan de Mena and the Marquis de Santillana, his uncle. He also wrote a secred and secular play, which are among the first true dramas in the Spanish language.
 Q. What does "A Capella" Mean !?
 A. It is from the Italian and means music, to be sung by a choir.
 Q. Where is the Avoca river?
 A, In Wicklow Ireland. It is formed by the tributaries Avon more and Avonbeg and is famed for it's sylvan scenery and for Thomas Moore's well known lines in his Irish Melodies published in 1779.
 Q. How does the new law read with respect to increased compen- sation for tubercular ex-service men of the World War?
 A. That any ex-service person shown to. have had a tuberculosis disease of a compensable degree, which in the judgment of the Di- rector, has reached a condition of complete arrest of his disease, shall receive compensation of not less than $50 per month; provided, however, that nothing in this pro- vision shall deny a beneficiary the right to receive temporary total rating for six months after dis charge from one years period of disqualification: Provided, further, that no payments under this pro- vision shall be retroactive and the payments hereunder shall commence from the date of the passage of this Act or the date the disease reaches condition of arrest, whichever be the later date"
 Q. Where will the total eclipse of the sun of April 2S, 1880 be visible in the United States?
 A. At the U. S. Naval Observa- tory says: "The eclipse of the sun of April 2S, 1880 will be visible as total along a track less than a mile wide extending from a point on the coast of California somewhat to the north of San Francisco through northwestern Nevada, where a maximum duration of one and one half seconds is attained; and thence through Idaho, to the ending among the mountains Tn southwestern Mon tana. On account of small errors in position, from which the best available date are not entirely free, this short total eclipse may prove in the event not to be total at al."
 Q. How wide is Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, D. C.?
 A. 160 feet.
 Q. When and where was whis- key first made?
 A. Distilled liquors, of which whiskey is one, date back to the tenth century, although the exact date is not known. The art of distilling liquors was first men toned by an Arab physician of the tenth century, Albukassen by name,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
EactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

By Robert Quillen
 The crowds on the streets! Who works all day to earn living for them?
 The difference between a career and drudgery is in the liver.
 In the beginning, Nature had its roots in dirt. But art has just got at it lately.
 Alas. there are church quarrels in Italy, Mexico and two-thirds of the village choirs.
 Killing: A commonplace job done by gangsters. Lynching; An atrocity by amateurs.
 It sounds untrue, but building cars nearer the ground increases the turnover.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

How old is she?
 A. She will be 22 the first of November of this year. She is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 1t2 pounds, has blonde hair and grey eyes.
 Q. How many bones has horse, OK, pig, dog, and bird?
 A. The horse has 191 bones, OK, 196; pig 270; dog 255; bird 161.
 Q. When was the Charleston in- troduced by dancing teachers?
 A At the annual convention of the International association of Masters of Dancing at Cleveland, Ohio,& August, 1925.
 Q. Which is the stronger, the male ape or the male gorilla?
 A. The male gorilla.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
RADIO BEAM TESTS

London, Oct. 20 N9 - Radio beam transmission is 10 be started next week between Bodmin, Corn wall and Montreal, according to the Daily Express which asserts that a prolonged test has been so successful that the government has granted a provisional license for n regular service. Messages will be dispatched more than 100 words per minute simultaneously in both directions during IS hours out of 24.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
THE PI-EYED POST OFFICE

(Ezra Triplett, Postmaster) Ray Zinn:: Anything for me, Ezra?'
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 Ray Zinn: t'Nothin' new-same old .Sheba. Whats it say ''D young urge NRAshun
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 Tomb A K U form" "The younger generation
 To say the least. are warm; You always have to write a check
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
The Boy IS Clever

My young nephew was visiting me last summer and I had noticed that he was chasing a cat. Being real busy l didn't pay further attention. After a while I went into the par Tor and, to my surprise, I saw him laying with his head on the cat.
 Why, Billy, what on earth are you doing with your head on the poor kitty that way?' I asked.
 "Oh, Aunt Nell, can't you see? This is my cat-o-piller."
 Mrs. II. R. Fleming
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
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We Can All Sit On It, Folks! For seat on the. Stock Exchange it takes
 Both pull" and bunch of dough-" but sakes, On the Fun Exchange we can buy a place .. For the price of grin on a merry face
New Britain herald., 1926-10-20

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. O. is s national organization which furnishes newspapers and aoVes. tissrs with . strictly honest anaiysh or circulation. Our circulation statistlee .rs h,,ed mon this audit This insures nrotectton aeainS. fraud in newspaper distribution figu.es to both national and local advertisers.