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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
COPERNICUS
BY Garrett p. Serviss

has expressed his ideas and prin
ciples. Often his interpreters
have put a meaning into his
words that he did not intend;
often they have drifted away
from the line that he was follow
ing. Then, even though they
may be nearer right than he was,
yet 1t is important and interest
ing. historically. to know just
what he thought and how he pro.
ceeded. A great original work
has an attraction that nothing
can replace. When you read ii
sou are placed at the starting
point and all the subsequent de.
velopment of the subject presents
itself, more clearly before your
mind q Second, modern books
have not replaced Copernicus'
work, but rather they have been
developed out Of it. They tacitly
correct his mistakes. but "A
knowledge of those mistakes
themselves is important to a fun
understanding of the evolution OF
science.
Not First In Idea
Copernicus was not by any
means the first thinker who con.
sidered it probable that the sun
and not the earth was the cente:
OF motion for the solar system
In very ancient times that idea
had flickered in a few mems
minds. but not until he had pub.
lished his book did II become a
dawning light guiding many
minds toward great truth that
by remaining obscure had left
the early astronomers wandering
in error.
The very imperfections OF Co
pernicus theory as it left his
hands now add to the interest If
his book. where We can see how
an essentially true conception.
firmly held by courageous
thinker. forces its way through a
maze of prejudices. superstitions
and receptions, even when its
author Is not himself altogether
clear in mind concerning some of
its inductions. Not the least
valuable part OF the English
translation will be the promised
historical notes and comments.
which ought to show a clear pic
ture of the environment of Copper
nicus. for no man is so great that
his ork is free from the influ-
ence Of his contemporaries. Co.
pernicus had most Of the science
and all of the theology OF his
time against him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
SAYINGS OF WISE MEN

She half consents who silently
denics.-Ovid.
Nobody should be rich but
those who understand it.
1t is motive alone that gives
character to the actions of men.
-Bruyere.
The chief benefit of dancing is
to learn one how to sit still.
johnson.
The over-curious are not over
wise. -Massineel.
To see what is right, and not
to do it. is want of coura ge.-Con-
fucius.
The cynic is one who never
sees a good quality in a man and
never fails to see a bad one
H. w BeecheT.
Cultivation to the mind is as
necessary as food to the body
Cicero.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
By ELSIE ROBINSON
of Yourself!

anemic. There isn't enough good
redness in their adventure to keep
them alive.
How's a person going to put
redness into the adventure Of liv-.
ing? Suppose you haven't much
money
1t isn't question Of money.
Money is as apt to be hindrance
as a help in this matter. It's q
question OF finding something
new and different-doing some
thing out of the ordinary. Great
ing an avocation. For example:
There's Jim Foreman. who took
up cabinet work after he'd had
that nervous breakdown. The
doctor told him there wasn't
really a thing the matter with
him. except sticking in the same
old rut day after day. So he
fixed up a little corner of the
garage. put in bench and some
tools, and life holds a secret
cave" for Jim now. as it did
when he was a kid.
And there's Lucille Evans.
Bright woman. Lucille. but she
got so fretty and edgy the family
could hardly live with her. Some
one persuaded ner TO take
course in short story writing.
Probably she'll never sell a story,
but it's something different"
There's adventure waiting now.
1t isn't only the new work that
has saved Jim and Lucille. IT'S
THIS BUSINESS OF DRAMA.
THING THEMSELVES. Chang.
ing their old familiar selves.
Adopting new personalities. max
ing a little spotlight OF novelty
and then getting into it. It's
like dressing up and going to q
masquerade ball.
THEY'RE GETTING A KICK
OUT OF THEMSELVES.
That's the secret OF healthy.
happy life
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WHOM SHALL
SHE ASK?
Mrs. Cornelius BeeckmanI

nEAR MRS BEECKMAN:
~ / expect to be married soon
and my fiance has asked his best
friend 10 be best man. One IF
my best friends goes about great
be proper for me to ask her to be
bridesmaid or my cousin as ] had
planned?
(2) How soon do they give show
ers before you are married?
go Does the girl give her fiance
an engagement gift? d. T.
OUNCE you had planned to in
~ vite your cousin to be your
attendant. there is no reason why
you should change this plan. If
you have a sister you would
naturally ask her, and if not, YOUR
cousin. The fact that your friend
is a close friend of the best-man-
to-be makes no difference.
I'D AT any time before the we1
ding. There are no rules and
regulations for the giving Of
showers.
(3l If she wishes to. 1t Is not
customary. but it is in good taste
for her to do his.
NEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ When one gentleman is the
guest OF another at a public
eating place. does the host tip for
both. or does each one tipe Sepa'
rately? A. NJ. i.
TIME hospitality OF the host in
cludes the fee also. and so he
gives the tip for both.
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MOT many weeks ago ] wrote
IN OF the great book of Copper
nicus, universally regarded as the
first stone In the foundation of
modern astronomy (which is bull.
upon the conception that the sun
is the center of the solar system,
as being stuck fast in Latin in
consequence OF never having BEEN
translated into English. the most
widely spread of modern lam
guages.
Now 1 have the good news that
an English translation has for
some time been in preparation
by Prof. j. r. Dobson and DR..
S. Brodetsky. in England; that
this translation is nearly com,
pleted. and that the Oxford Press
will undertake the publication
F.. r. Brasch, Of the Library of
Congress. from whom this in.
formation comes. says in letter
TO Science" that the only exist
ing transla ton OF Coperhicu3
into a modern language is a Ge"-
man edition. besides a Polish
edition."
The latter is probably the fine
edition Of which he speaks,
issued at Thorn upon the 0cca
sion OF the four hundredth ami
versary OF the birth of Copper
nicus and printed anew from the
original manuscripts preserved in
the NostiZ Library of Thorn"
Three. editions of the ORIGINAL
Latin have been printed. the last
al Amsterdam in 1911. reprinted
In lG40
Eagerly Awaited
If the English translation when
published does not find a million
buyers, 1t will certainly FIND
million persons eager to sea It.
in America alone-for our coin
try probably leads the world in
popular interest in astronomy as
1t unquestionably does In eJuip.
ment for astronomical work.
But some may ask: why so
much ado about a book nearly 400
years old? Haven't modern cooks
replaced it?''
The reply, like the question. is
double First, there IL a great In
SEPARATION 10 be found In reading
the very sentences in which any
founder Of q new line OF thought
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
s A JAPANESE RICE FARMER CARRYING. HOME
HIS RICE CROP

In warfare, army navy flying also in finance and in
modern industry the Japanese level with the rest Of
the world.
In agriculture they work they did in ancient days of
the Miados and the Samura Those Samura the crossword
men, the nobility that lived the people
pcraon lawyers the corporations that also live the
people
The difference lawyers argue instead of fight
ing and corporations PRODUCE something instead of
merely living like parasites
The pictures this column show you how the Japanese
farmers work country where land limited where in
population each year produces 100000 people
country adding that number the 100000 of popu
lation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
With Fingerprint Smears
See the Poor Red Man.

The Navajo Indians tremendous oil lands The
day they signed away four thousand eight hundred
the OIL to the Midwest OIL Company H. c. Bretschneder
president and A. Pedley secretary signed for the oil
pany Five Navajo big chiefs signed the lease with fngerprn
smudges ink And white wrote down the Indian
beside the smudges follows Todechene Bordony Hoseen
Usaen, Hosteen Begoiden Bega, Hoseen Nez
Bega.
The Indians the wards of the nation
allows them to sign away their oil lands with finger
prints
Those lands properly exploited and capitalized the
Indians would supply them and their descendants
and blankets for all time to It better however for
them and the future that they should get the money squander
and then to work. die off. And the white see
0Ik
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22

Poverty often deprives a man
OF all spirit and virtue; Ii is
hard for an empty bag to stand
upright.-Franklin
A timid person is frightened
before a danger: a coward dur
ing the time and a courageous
person Observation-Disclosures.
There Is sweet joy that comes
to us through sorrow.-Spurgeon.
Men are taught virtue and a
love Of independence by living in
the country.-Monander.
To fear the worst oft cures
worst.-Shakespeare.
J desire no future that will
break the ties of the past.-George
Eliot.
Poverty is the sixth sense
From the German.
The place is dignified by the
doors deed.-Shakespeare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22
81 SCHOOLS
@. K. PLAN

YNHE llatoon plan OF school or
l. ganization as a city-wide pol
icy has been adopted by school
systems OF 81 cities in the United
States. These cities. which are
located in Is different States.
range in popula ton from 2.50G to
more tina 100000 and represent A
total urban population OF 5000. 900.
In 90 of the cities every school
is OF the work-study-piay or
platoon type In all. 40 cities in
33 different States have one or
more schools organized according
to the platoon plan. These cities
have a combined population of
more than 1900, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22

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LISTEN, WORLD!

And. on the
other hand, /
have seen pow
erty stricke en-
laborers in the
backwoods who
managed to en-
broider tn cir
days with color.
What 3 the an
swer?
T H z ORA
MATIC ELE.
MENT-th q rs
the answer.
The element Of
the unexpected
the colorful.
even the dan
gerous-t b 4 tss
what keeps an
existence alive.
Bored spirits
a re r Q a ! ] y
anemic. T h e y
sound anemic
and thew are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-22

grow so weary
OF housework?
Why do they
feel so unfairly
treated W h e n
they think of
other w o m e n.
{ h o $ e lucky
w m e n. W h o
have iobs?"
1.-THE same old
thing. day after
day"
w We 5 use
that phrase over
and over. They
use 1t with bit.
terness and re-
bellion W h e n
they are young.
AS they grow
older a certain
Disguised list
lessneSs creeps
into their voices.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
European Psychologists
 Take Staff Positions

Worcester, Mass, Dec. IS (P) -- With acceptances from seven Euro pean psychologists of staff positions on Clark university's new psychology magazine, Dr. Walter s. Hunter is back in this city today. The men who have accepted staff positions are: Prof. H. (. Bartlett of the University of Cambridge. England; Prof. P. A. Pieron. of the Sorbonne; Prof. A. Michotte of Louvain uni versity. Belgium and Holland; Prof. W. Wirth of the University of Leip- zig, Germany: Prof. W. Bechterew of the University of Geneva, Switzer- land, and Prof. r. C. Ferrai of the University of Bologna, Italy.
 Prof. Hunter narrowly escaped death while on his three months tour of Europe, the plane in which he was crossing from Paris to Dow CT falling into the English channel.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
Alleged "Strangler'
 Defes PhiIa. Police

Philadelphia. Dec. IS lPl-An at tempt of the police to identify Young Joe" Wolcott, a negro prize fighter, as the strangler' who kill cd three women In this city year sro. threatened to collapse today.
 A night of vigorous questioning by half a dozen detectives brought only denials from the prisoner. who as serted that he was in Jail In Pitts burgh when one of the women was slain and was fighting outside Of Philadelphia when the other two were choked to death.
 Wolcott is specifically charged with the murder of Mrs. Lena Wein- CT, who was choked to death with a silk stocking November 10, 1925. He was brought to this city from the Norristown jail. where he was awaiting trial on the charge of stransling Mrs. Martha Clark, 79- vearold shopkeeper. last month. The Norristown authorities said he was captured In the act of choking the aged woman in her store.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18

At Court Of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District Of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 18th day of December A. D. 1928.
 Present. Bernard F. GaNney. Judra. Estate of Evelyn Berkowitz of New Britain in said district minor. Upon the petition of Bernard Berkowits of nid New Britain, praying that as guardian. ne may be authorized and empowered to compromise and satisfy certain doubtful and disputed claim, as per ap- plication on file more fully appears. 1t is Ordered - that said application bs heard and determined at the Probate Office In New Britain. in said district. on the 22nd day of December A. T. ls2s, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and tho time and plsce of hearing thereon. by publishing this order in some newspaper published In said New Britain. having a circulation in said District, and by posting a CODY thereof on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said District, and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEr,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
O'Brien Makes Mark in
 Studies at Masse School

Leadership of his school in studies during the first term is the mark Edward O'Brien. son Of Mr. and Mrs. James l.. O'Brien Of Dwight street and an athlete at Masse Preparatory school has set in his first year at the school.
 This is considered a remarkable record when it is taken into con- sideration that an athletes time is limited especially during the football season when every afternoon must be given to practice.
 Besides being 8 scholar of high standing he was also rated as the best defensive back in the school until he was injured In one of the games. He played on the New Brit ain high school state championship football team in a halfback position.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1s 1926

fore q large and appreciate audi ence. The production was staged un- der the direction of w. A. Towk Jr.. q member of the faculty and the music was furnished by the high school orchestra under the direction of Miss Virginia Vessels, director of music in the Bristol schools. Those taking party in the play were How ard Tyler, Helen Burke, Marjorie Foster. Thomas Bresnan. Emily Joy, Clarence Hough. Francis Coffey, Peggy Weller Mary Comerford, May Lirson, Edna Clafflin, John Hotels, Jane Hart, Elizabeth Jennings. Doris Lindyall and Betty Arnold.
 Breaks Arm Tn Fall
 While returning from q visit to the Bristol hospital at o'clock yes terday afternoon. Mrs. Jacob Radun of 12 East Main street. Terryville. fell on t.e sidewalk and sustained a broken arm. The fracture was re- duced and she was removed to her home.
 Steals Christmas Tree
 The ca- Of Robert Brandt Of % Ward street, charged with the theft of q Christmas tree from in front of the store Of the Sweetland Con- fectionery company at the corner of West and School streets last night, was nolled by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Robert J. Stack this morn- ing on payment Of costs which amounted to s740. In addition Brandt pair 10 the confectionery company the sum of s1.00 for the tree. He informed the prosecutor that he was simply going to take the tree home to show it to his wife and if it met with her approval he was going to return later to pay for it.
 Nicholas Carros vas fined s25 and costs in city court this morning by Judge Joseph II. Donovan on a charge of keeping Q punch board in his store. Charles Lekonse, and Harry Peters, charged with a similar offense. were fined S10 and costs. This morning was the second ap- poarance for Carros for keeping gambling devices.
 John Chiffon
 John Chiffon of 62 Beach street, died last night at his home follow ing q short illness. The funeral ar engagements had not been completed up to noon today.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18

the Redeemer's A. M. E. Zion church Sunday at II o'clock. Ser mon by the pastor Sunday church school will be held at 12:15 p. m.. Mrs. Louise Mayer, superintendent. Young Peoples meeting will be held at $50 p. m. Miss Sophia Naaman, president. Evening preach ing service will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Sermon by the pastor.
 Advent Christian Church
 The pastor will speak on The Birth of the Shepherd King" at the morning service at 10:45 o'clock Sunday school at the noon hour Young Peoples service at p. m. Evening worship at o'clock. Sub ject: 'Liberating the Slaves"
 Martha Rebcka.I Notes
 The Martha Rebekahs will hold their regular meeting Monday night There will be degree work; every officer and member of the guard team is urgently asked to be pres ent at 8 o'clock in I. o. o. F. hall Those who took dishes from the last supper are asked to return them to the hall Monday night.
 Notes
 Frank Nilardi of Washington street is at the New Britain General hospital. where he underwent an op- eration.
 The Plainville Blues will meet in
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
BRISTOL NEVIS
Continued from Page Seven)

l .lcOIlIilutu lTUI1 age i>eNen) T. P. O'Brien and the break at | tended to. Supernumerary Police man John Bachman was a witness to the accident and brought Aubin | to headquarters. It developed that Aubin was operating the car with | out chains and according to Bach man at an excessive rate of speed. Aubin has been instructed to appear in court Monday, morning.
 Funeral of Helen F. Trundon
 The funeral Of Miss Helen Fran ces Trudon was held from her late home at Il Prospect street at S:30 o'clock this morning and at St. Jo- seph's church at o'clock. Rev. Oli- yer T. Magne!l celebrated the high mass of requiem and burial was in the new St. Joseph's cemetery. Royal Neighbors to Elect. i An important meeting of the l Royal Neighbors of America will be held in Red Mems hall on Prospect 1 street next Monday evening at 1 o'clock. Election Of officers will take place and other important business will be transacted.
 Waterbury T. \. B. Team Here
 Bristol basketball fans will be handed a real treat at the high school gym this evening, when the fast St. Joseph's T. A. B. team Of Waterbury will endeavor 10 take the local New Departure team into camp. In the visitors lineup will ap- pear Billy Sheehy. who for several seasons coached the local team, and Heinie Darlington. who at one time also sported a local uniform. Mo I Gran, Fibre and Burns will also ap- | pear with the T. A. B. boys. The big contest will be preceded by prelim mary game and Clyde Waters will referee.
 The New Departure boys will play return engagement at o'clock Sunday afternoon in the old armory l on Phoenix avenue, Waterbury.
 Funeral of Frederick R. Lloyd. The funeral Of Frederick R. Lloyd, who died at his home at 503 West street yesterday morning, will be f held from the Trinity Episcopal church at S:3O o'clock tomorrow morning. Rev. John Wilkins rector of the church, will officiate at the requiem celebration of Holy Com munion and the body will be taken to Fair Haven. Vermont, for inter ment in the family lot.
 CoIdcst Morning.
 This morning was the coldest so i far this winter. thermometers regis tering from below to above zero 1 in the various parts Of the city. At 1 police headquarters the thermome- ter registered five above at 1 a. m. and above at : @. m.
 Whistle ArouSes City ! Residents of the city were arous- | ed at about 6:15 o'clock this morn 1 ing by the whistle at the plant of the E. Ingraham company on North Main street, which blew continuous ly for a period of ten minutes. The matter was finally remedied but departments had received number of calls asking what the trouble was. Steam Pipe Breaks
 1 Due to break in one of the main steam pipes in the East Bristol school yesterday afternoon, 1t was necessary to dismiss the pupils for the remainder of the day. Repairs will be completed so that sessions may be resumed Monday morning. ! School Play Largely Attended "The Whole Towns Talking, a three act farce. was presented in the | Community theater last evening by l ths High school Dramatic club be
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
WaH Street Briefs

Little change in the lumber indus try was noted in reports from soft wood and hardwood mills to the Ma tional Lumber Manufacturers asso- citation. Hardwood mills had slight ly smaller sales than the week be- fore. thrilled orders of 222 southern pine and west coast mills were 503,- 273.S5S feet at the end Of last week. against 51T,259,276 feet the previous week.
 General Fireproofing company de- Clared an extra dividend Of 25 cents on the common stock and the regu- lar quarterly of Sl also the regular quarterly of s1.75 a share on the preferred, all payable January l.
 Commercial failures in the United States this week dropped to 4eS from 465 the week before and 453 q year ago, R. G. Dun & Company reports
 Stockholders of Johns-Manville company will vote December 2S on plan to issue f0Q, ,000 shares of per cent preferred and 10000 shares of no-par value common. If approved 1t is proposed to exchange the pres ent common stock on the basis of three-tenths of q share of per cent preferred and three shares of new no-par common for each present share Of common.
 The Kansas City Southern Rail- way, first carrier 10 report Novem- Der earnings shows a decrease of S495S2 in railway operating income compared with November last year, but for the Il months of 1928, q gain of S719,5!9 over the corres- bonding period Of 1925. November railway operating revenues were S5S,oG3 smaller than year ago while railway operating expenses in creased $18,397.
 The Cuban, Dominican Sugar com pany reports net less of s3.230, ,S20 fer the year ended September 3A. against net loss of sI,GSo,3c2 the year before.
 Sugar estates Of Oriente also re- ported net loss Of S571,097 for the year ended September 30. against net loss of $217,4o5 the year before.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
PI AINVI|.IE NF|I''''
(Continued from Page Seven)

school at 12 noon. Evening sermon at ' o'clock, followed by the Young Peoples meeting at o'clock.
 One of the ladies of the church will be In charge of the little chil- dren during the morning service. so that the mothers may attend. The children will be amused and in structed in the church parlors.
 Congregational Church
 Morning service at i0:45 o'clock. the minister will preach. Anthem, Behold the Days Come" Wood ward. Church school after the morning service. Congregational Young Peoples meeting 6 D. m. De- votional. Florence Thompson. Per sonal Development Through Music, |" Madeleine Hayes and Marjorie Rut- land.
 Executive committee meets Tues day at '7:3o p. m., at the parsonage,
 Church school Christmas festival Friday at p. m.
 Christmas service with appropriate music next Sunday morning.
 Rcdeemer's \ NJ. F. Zion
 Morning worship will be held in
New Britain herald., 1926-12-18
Stoeckel Would Permit
 Drivers License at 16

New Haven, Dec. IS tPt-Persons lG years of age and up would be able to secure licenses to operate motor vehicles in Connecticut il ..zis'Itinn is enacted which Robbins R. StocckeL commissioner of motor
 ohiclos, last night told the govern ors of the New Haven County Auto mobile club he will ask from the 1927 legislature.