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New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
AMBER LIGHTS
ON SIGNALS

Down In New Haven, where Yale exerts it's unparalleled intellectual influence, conditions have arrived at the point where it Is felt the people are unable to understand the meaning of the amber lights which flash during the short hiatus between the red and green glares upon the citys 20 traffic signal lights.
 It Is a terrible thing, this in- ability to understand. A special committee has been appointed by the safety council to consider the advisability of making a much discussed change the elimina ton of the amber lights.
 There Is no doubt that the am ber light is confusing to some mo- tor car drivers and some pedes- trians," says one of the journals of public information in that city. Despite all the publicity given to the meaning of this light by the police department and other agencies it is daily apparent at the busy corners that the public does not understand the purpose of the amber flash signal, while no one could possibly fail to understand the red and the green lights"
 So it Is suggested the present amber lights be changed to red, and when the signals are switched from red to green, or vice versa, there would be a momentary red all around, halting all traffic mo- mentarily, and then the signal for one street to open and the other to be closed.
 Such a signal system would put New Haven in a class by itself. But we rather think a population which cannot get the meaning of the amber lights would likewise not thoroughly understand the meaning of the red and green lights. There is some of this lack of understanding, in truth, in most cities.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
l4O-FO0T WAVES
 IN CHINA TYPHOON
Eight Lenses Half Inch Thick
 Broken in Lighthouse

Hong Kong, Oct. P-Waves thrown more than 40 feet above the normal high water mark with a force that washed away coping stones at the summit of the light house 60 miles south of Hong Kong evidenced the fury with which the clements lashed China's south coast last Monday.
 As the work of searching for sur vivors of the typhoon. which early reports indicated may have taken a toll of native life ranging as high as two thousand, continues, amazing stories of the strength of the great storm are brought to light.
 Eight lenses a half inch thick were broken by the waves which were sent crashing over the top of the Caprock light house which tow CTS 40 feet above the high water level.
 From Macao, Portuguese settle- ment, come reports of further loss of lives at sea. A junk with a heavy cargo and a passenger list of 70 including a bridal party, arrived off Lappa Sunday too late to pass the Chinese maritime customs examina- tion. The craft foundered and only 15 were saved.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
A CONNECTICUT REFERENDUM

All signs point to the possibility that an effort will be made at the next session Of the Legislature to provide & wet and dry referendum in Connecticut. If public opinion Tn the cities can prevail, such a refer endum would have easy sailing through the Legislature; but as the General Assembly is largely con- trolled by farmers, and the soil tillers and small towns form the foundation of the grand old partys strength, 1t is possible such a ref erendum Is not likely unless J. Henry Rorahack wills 1t.
 The Republican party of the state very likely will be opposed. The grand old party does not favor too much gin In its politics and a referendum. If going heavily in favor of the vets, would virtual ly force the moguls of the party to take notice In some way. This they are not inclined to do, are endeavoring to avoid 1t by every possible means. Only the Demo- cratic party, as rule, stands for a liberalized attitude toward prohibi- ton; a referendum probably would force the Republican party to take a definite stand on the dry question, something that Rora- back Is in no hurry to attempt.
 It is possible, therefore, that the attempt to bring about referen- dunn in this state, in spite of its apparent overwhelmingly wet sen timent in the cities, will have hard sledding in the Legislature, where the cities are at a disadvantage, considering that the small towns have a preponderance Of the leg islators.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
FLAG SALUTING AND X QUEER PARENT

In the state of Washington there is a law that all school children are to salute the flag once a day. This rite is made mandatory. There is no other evidence at hand that the school children and those not in school in Washington are any more patriotic than those in other states; but anyway, there is the law. and it must be obeyed.
 Of course. such a law has its good points. Perhaps It imbues the children with more refined idea of the flag than they would other wise get: perhaps 1t really does make them more patriotic. At any rate, 1t can do them no harm.
 But in the case of boy in that state. who was instructed by his parents not to comply with the flag saluting law, a peculiar situation has arisen. The parties were hailed before a judge and the custody of the parents was removed. The boy has been removed to a home and his parents deemed unfit to raise him.
 The father of the boy, Russell Tremain, objects to the flag salut- ing business on religious grounds. He would be glad to comply with the law, he says, but conscience forbids. He regrets that his home has been broken up by the state and his son wrested from him; but conscience is conscience. and re- ligion is religion. And so forth.
 One would think the common wealth of Washington would be able to make an exception for the handful of conscience stricken re- ligionists who oppose the law. But whenever something of the kind is started the powers that be seem to think that all mon are alike minded. and that force is a good substitute for reasonableness.
 On the other hand. one cannot accept the parents view as any thing but foolish. So long as the law is on the books, and an at tempt IS made to enforce it, 1t is folly 10 object. Enforced saluting of the flag under such circum- stances becomes a quite meaning less rite, not a whole hearted ex- pression from the souls of the saluters.
 The result upon the child is the most serious to be considered. The
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

two years, and it was also one of the first. Denied a permit for a two family house on Hart street, an ammended plan was later accepted and a permit issued. The exterior of the building remained unchanged. An appeal was taken and the com- mon council ordered the permit re- voked. Another amendment was accepted by the building commission. but before permit was issued ap- peal was taken to the board of ad- justment, resulting in a ruling that the house was intended for two housing units and could not stand in a residence A district. In the periods of time which expired be- tween the various hearings before the board work progressed on the building until now little other than interior work remains to be done.
 Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham is in somewhat peculiar position since he must endeavor to convince the superior court judge that the building commission, whose deeds he ordinarily would be called upon to defend. is in error. Regard less of which side succeeds in the court action, one branch of the New Britain municipal government must go on record as in error, for either the building commission is correct and the board of adjustment has ,f,s,, building commission failed to prop erly administer the zone act and the board of adjustment was correct
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
LETTER BOX MAIL

Mall from the letter boxes dis tributed in the outlying sections is by no means equal in volume to the mail collected in the downtown boxes. The quantity is so slight that the collection service is com paratively little at most boxes.
 And the less the collection service, the less inclined the public will be to use these outlying boxes. Most mall originating in these parts of the city seems to be taken downtown and mailed by members Of the family.
 If mail collections were ideal this would not be necessary. The post office officials say not enough mail Is collected from the outlying boxes to justify giving them better service; and the public says without service the boxes will not be used. One can- not blame either for the respective attitudes taken.
 There can not be any doubt, how ever, that the collection from most of the outlying boxes is more in line with the convenience of the post office than the public. The collec- too close together during some parts of the day and too widespread later. For instance, a postman reported that he did not get letter from one box for four days. He made the collection at g a. m. A previous postman had made collections from the same box at ' a. m. It is unlike ly that there would be much mail accommodating in a residence district box between ' and a. m; the same, in fact, would hold true of a down. town letter box. But in the evening" after householders have written their letters, there Is no collection until the next morning. Such conditions are duplicated all over the city
 The hours of collection should be accurately given upon all boxes. At present this is not the case. There are figures upon most of the boxes, but they are not accurate in many instances. One wonders why they shouldn't be. It is the business of the post office to keep them ac- curate or do away with them al together.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

need for one. In war all ships, in- cluding those of neutrals, would be seized. he said. The right of angaria." or seizure justified by ex- treme necessity" would turn the trick.
 The idea of Mr Brush is now to prevail. The government will get rid' of its finest ships without much trouble. There will be plenty of bid ders-gentlemen who recognize a good thing when they see it and who won't offer more than a song and sixpence.
 The dream of an American mer- chant marine was-well, merely a dream. If Americans buy the two lines there will be no subsidy. of course, but there will be fat mail contracts. That's subsidy by an- other name.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
25 Fears Ago To-day

The suit of the City of New Brit ain vs. the New Britain Telephone Co.,. was taken up in the supreme court yesterday. The city gave the New Britain Telephone Co.,, rights to build lines here and took a s2,5O0 bond to prevent it's selling out to the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, and the rights passed to the latter. The city therefore claims forfeiture of the bond.
 The Herald telephones were kept busy this afternoon answering in- quiries about the yacht race in which the Columbia defeated the Shamrock and retained the cup.
 Five thousand loaded shells, black powder and smokeless, with differ ent loads to suit the most fastidious hunters, were received at the H. L. Mills Hardware store today.
 Fred Hahn has been elected pres. ident of the sophomore class at high school and William Middlcmass was chosen treasurer.
 In the class A semi-fnals al Maple Hill, J. F. Cooper and Marcus White were winners and N. P. Cool. ey was defeated. George Rapelye lost in Class c.
 At the republican caucus held al the Casino last evening, Myron D Stockwell was nominated for frs selectman with 499 votes to 165 fol Andrew Turnbull. August Burck, hardt was an easy victor for asses sor. Otto Bengston for second as scssor was the choice after a three ballot battle with Ernest Wann an( Lewis Anderson. The democrat! chose N. R. Hurlburt to head thcil ticket again.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
SCUTTLING THE AMERICAN
 MERCHANT MARINE

Who has not known the time when the hope was not expressed that the American flag might fly on all the high seas? An American merchant marine that was the ideal. We should have ships on every ocean, with American sea- men on board, which would mean openings and opportunities - as they once existed for American youths, American manhood, Amer ican grit, American adventure. Perhaps at such a recrudescence of ancient and honorable sea life American youths, born and bred in New England. would again take to the old ways of their ancestors and run away to sea- and thus see the world.
 The American flag got back on the high seas as a result of the war, and since that time has flown on many vessels. Five years ago the government owned United States Lines transatlantic service started, and during that time more than s7o.0OO,0OO in revenue has been taken in. Quite business for one line. One of the worlds great est ships, the Leviathan, has made A voyages across the Atlantic un- der the American flag. It is not exaggeration to say the shipping interests of the world have been focused upon Uncle Sans premier line.
 But now the government - or the Coolidge administration - has tired Of the shipping business, and the United States lines will be sold. Also the American Merchant lines. Bids are being received and must be all in by November 8.
 The vessels will be sold just when they are beginning to show profits
 The Shipping Board has already sold-or nearly given away-some $50 vessels. When the United States and American Merchant ships are sold the government will only have about a dozen freight services left all of them no great money makers.
 A month ago one Matthew c. Brush. president of the American h. ternational Corporation, and former ly head of the Hog Island shipbuild- ing yard, visited President Coolidge in the Adirondacks. He told the president he favored the sale of all government ships, from the Leyia- than down, even if they should be purchased by foreigners. As to the need Of a merchant marine for na- tional defense. Mr. Brush saw no
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

York, and Green continued the Gazette from 176o to 1764, then going to Hartford, where he start ed the Courant. He remained in Hartford three years, then return ing to New Haven where with his brother, William, he operated the Connecticut Journal and New Ha- ven Post Boy, which the brother had established in 1766. Publica- ton of the Gazette was afterwards discontinued, and its business transferred to the Connecticut Journal, which in the following years absorbed several other properties and finally took its present name of the Journal Courier more than so years ago.
 This venerable organ Of public opinion vies with the Hartford Courant in longevity, the latter having the advantage of continuous publication. The Journal-Courier Is notable In Connecticut Journalism for standing for progress and re- form, Is rarely satisfied with let alone policy, and Is an implacable foe of machine politics. The state needs more such newspapers. Con- gratulations are extended upon it's long life of usefulness.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
THE JOURNAL-COTRIIaR
 160 YEARS OLD

The Nv Haven Journal-Courier today is alebrating its 160th an- nivcrsary Twenty years ago con- trol Of tho paper was acquired by friends of Colonel Norris G. Os- born and since that time the paper has been a strong defender of lib- eral influences in Connecticut, q staunch foe Of the states political machine, and a beacon light Of en- lightcnment generally.
 The printing firm Of James Parker 6; Co. established the week. ly Connecticut Gazette in 1755. One of the partners was Thomas Green. Parker later left for NeY
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

boy. wrested from his parental home. will lack their care and consideration henceforth, and it is patent that he should not be pun ished in this manner for a parental idiosyncracy for which he is not in the least to blame. But the well fare of the child, apparently, is the last thing being considered in the matter.
 Law is law, of course, and we all obey its majesty. The more laws that are passed the more majes- tically we get bearing up under them.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
Starts World Trip in
 His P Foot SIOOD

Cape May, N. J., Oct. P}-Dime- trius Siselakis 27 years old, sailor, formerly waiter in a Sheepshead Bay restaurant, sailed from Cape May harbor yesterday in a 22-foot sioop on a 36,000 mile voyage around the world.
 The lone navigator left Atlantic City three days ago but put into Cape May harbor for minor repairs to his craft. His next stop will be the Azores. Sigelakis made a sim liar attempt in 1924 but was forced to put into New York harbor after giant waves washed his sextant overheard 200 miles off the coast. He estimated the trip will take him three and half years,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
Deputy Sheriff Held
 On Charge of Assault

Hartford, Oct. 2 LP) - Deputy Sheriff Aalph A. Harger, 42, of 57 Burnham street, a former member of the common council, was arrest ed yesterday by Policeman Robert G. Kjellen charged with assault and battery following an alleged attack with hammer and blackiack upon Louis Friedman, 70, and his wife. Mrs. Dora Friedman, 5S, both of 36 Bond street, The alleged assault occurred while Harger was trying to seize an automobile. stored in a garage in the rear of the Friedman home, for which he held a writ of repleyin.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
Woman Driver Kills Man
 And Then Drives Away

Southbridge, Mass, oct. P}-
 Louis Belanger, aged "A years. was killed yesterday, when he was run into and crushed against street department truck by car driven by a woman who at once backed tho car away, turned about and disap- peared before any person could identify her or catch the number on her license tag. The police of Wor- cester and nearby towns have been asked to look for battered and bloodstained radiator, on a car with a broken windshield.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
LANDSLIDE AT CANAL

Panama, Oct. Pl-Heavy rains in the canal zone region today caused a slide of earth into the canal. The movement did not hinder traffic.
 During September 446 vessels passed through the canal, paying S2,019,626 for tolls,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN (Conducted By Judy. Jr.l

Fletcher: Mary deer what has become of the pet frog you used to have?"
 Mary Oldsole: "He crooked" Fletcher: "If you meen he died tell us the sad story, using the werd 'monologuc.' Mary Oldsole: My own muther's dawter Has lost her little frog; He jumped in the water Wen I put him monologue!"
 Rev. c. E. Struven Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
RESIGNS AT HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass. Oct. P,- Howard Cornish, executive secretary of the Harvard fund council, tho administrative body of the new Harvard fund established last year, has resigned to join the research staff of the Harvard school of busi- ness administration, it was announc- ed today. David T. w. McCord, who has been in charge of the publicity of the fund, has been appointed acting executive secretary
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. 0. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and advsr- ttsers with . strictly honest analysis Of circulation Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection againy. fraud in newspaper distribution figues to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
About To Do IT.

Howard: No wonder you are sea sick, old man. You eat too much. You ought to give up dinner" Larry (sea-sick passenger: I'm going to in a minute
 -Dore, The Globe Trotter.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
Quite A Surprise

Waiter: T KNOW that all you had was an egg, but your bill Is sixty cents. just the same"
 Diner: well, have read of the hen that sold for s10,0o0. but never expected to eat one of her eggs"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Correct this sentence: She is a wonderful cook" said the woman, and none of my friends is trying to take her away from mo-"
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
A Tip To The Sociologists

While social scientists discuss
 The problem of the unemployed, What baffles them is clear to us,
 Our answer is More fun em ployed."
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
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Jordan; T hear you are living away out in the country, are you 9" Tyson; Indeed we are. We're so Mondays radio program we don't get it till Wednesday,"
 H. L. Kallman.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Member of tic Associated Press. The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication Of all newa credited to 1t or not otherwise credited tn this paper and also local newa published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Bic Owe: Goo bye to work, c'mon let's go! Oh boy, Ah'se feelin' fine! Today's nah birthday an An claims Disdain night am mine.'
 Margaret c. kowalslii,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

If writing man is glad to have his job, he is a mere writer; if he feels abused and dislike the world he is an "artist."
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Alas! when you hear a popping behind, you don't know whether to speed and escape bullets or stop and pay g, speed cop.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

One way in which you can toll the difference between upper and middle classes is that they gossip about diff ferent people.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Mussolini has the system. He keeps moving so fast that his enc mics never get anything but a wing shot.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

A "tyrant," in Greece, is any dic- tator who has contrived to stick on the job for more than three months
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Times Square; schultZ's Newsstandr. Entrance Grand Central t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Football is a good game in its way, but you can't sell the details well enough to know when to hate the referee.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Ostentation consists in paying 30 cents somewhere for something you could buy at the 5-and-1Q.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Get the girls new fur coats and don't worry about dad. His old one is frayed until it resembles fur.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
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Of course matrimony is a success. People don't get fat on discontent.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
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Americanism: Clustering the traf- fic cop to impress the ladies in the back seat.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
BOTH MEMBERS OF THIS CLUB
 By Harold Moosfcr. Lr.

by " NocSN,I, bls My Pop an Mamma had a fite An Mamma sed that she was rite, An Pop got mad an sed Good
 Nite
 You argew like a kid!" The caws of all this family strife Was wioh has got tn tuffest life, An werks tn hardest, man or wife, Yup, cross my hart, they did. I've often herd 'em fuss before An so I stade outside tn door; I luv to heer my father rore An pound an stamp his feet. Nom laffed at him and sed, He
 hee,
 I sware you tawll like a pee wee; You know I'm rite, but wont agree; {; You hate to say yure beet.' T cannot argew," father sed With one whose crazie in tn he'd! A mans a mitey fool to wed A woman who is thick" An then my Ma commenct to bawl; Pa sed "There~there, A joke, that's
 all"
 An then he went out in tn hall An gave the dog a kick!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
IN KLASS AT KRAZY KOLLEGE
Conducted By Judy)

Teacher: Mister Owe, tune up your old Southern drawl and give us the word 'disdain.'"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

Doubtless there as many ideal servants as there are ideal people to work for.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

It's axiomatic: The weaker a lawyers case, the more he insults the witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02
Observation On The Weather

Forecast: Northern New Eng land and Southern New England: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Saturday, followed by showers at night or on Sunday.
 Eastern New York: Partly cloudy with rising temperature, possibly thundershowers Saturday; Sunday fair.
 Conditions: An area of high pres sure covers the Atlantic states with center off the New England coast.
 The outlook is for showers Sat- urday night or Sunday in New England. Temperatures will rise on Sunday in New England.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-02

You're not really a fanatic unless you get mad when the opposition seems to talk sense.