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New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
THE PASSING OF DEBS

The United States lost a distinc- tive, If not distinguished, character last evening when the book of life was closed for Eugene V. Dcbs at the age Of nearly T. He had been in the public eye, politically, for many years and. although he preached a doctrine that was too radical for most of us 10 accept he gathered 10 himself a consider able following among the socialists.
 According to statements made by his physicians he made a game fight against an incurable illness. He had been suffering from a form of heart trouble since he was a boy.
 Debs led a turbulent life. He chose it for himself, preferring 10 preach doctrine that he must have known was impossible Of reali- zation and getting into serious trouble because of some of his acts, notably his stay in Atlanta for ob- structing the draft. Few of us can condone disloyalty to ones govern ment in time Of stress, such as the last war, of that incident we can- not approve, however sincere the deceased may have been In his conviction that he had the solution Tor the ills of humanity.
 But, just 'he same, we can but have admiration, which we may not wish 10 adri', for anyone pos g. seed ot considerable political ability who does not subsidize that ability 10 join with q winning cause, and who conducts his fight alone, realizing that his lifetime must be wasted from q political standpoint.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21

so has the New York Central. But they are not struggling for mastery of the Reading. 1t appears. When they have most of the Reading stock garnered up the New York Central is expected to sell it's holdings 10 the B. &. O., and thus give 10 that railroad complete con- trol of the doughty little anthracite carrier. The E. & O., Of course, al- ready owns a huge share in the Reading. and through that railroad of the New Jersey Central. The plan undoubtedly is for the B. & O. 10 completely control the Read ing and the New Jersey Central and then coordinate with the New York Central. Financially it is a good scheme; the New York Gen. tral in effect would be hand in glove with lines within the Penn sylvania territory. and that would be no help to the Pennsy.
 By busting the B. &5 o. from the Penn terminal in New York the Pennsylvania has given notice 1t expects more business and the need for more room. This ukase gave Daniel Willard, the astute president of the F. & O., and a native New Englander, additional reason to work with the New York Central as much as possible.
 In New England the Boston &, Maine and the Boston &s Albany have entered into a little scrap of their own. It was recently that foremost Bostonians rode to Chi cago upon the initial trip of the B. & Ms new Minute Man" ex- press, with considerable accom- panying publicity. This evidently proved irksome to the B. &. A., and the B. & A. promptly began operation of a 24-hour, no extra fare train between Boston and Chi cago. and also a new speed marvel between Boston and Cleveland.
 Let the railroads have their fun. Their competition nowadays is diff ferent than In the old days, when they cut rates until they sometimes were far below cost Now all con- petitors charge the same price be- tween the same stations, and the public is left to choose between the respective grades of service" if it can.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Oct. 21.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Friday. Light frost near the coast and heavy in tho interior tonight; fresh northwest winds diminishing.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight; light frost in extreme south and heavy frost in central portions; Friday increasing cloudi- ness, rising temperature in west portion; moderate northwest winds.
 Conditions: The storm area of the east has advanced to the eastern Maine coast, causing showers dur ing the past A hours over the lake region, the middle Atlantic states and New England. A crest of high pressure prevails this morning from Texas northeastward to Pennsyl- vania.
 A trough of low pressure extends from Arizona north eastward to the upper Mississippi valley with cen- ters over Minnesota and Colorado. The southern storm has recurr"d to the northeast between Cuba and Key West and appears headed for Nassau in the Bahama Islands.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
BATTLE OF RAILROAD TRUNK LINES

The New York Central and the Pennsylvania apparently are enter ing into dEperate conflict for New York and Chicago passenger business. and also are not permit ting opportunities for profitable freight alignments 10 pass unno- ticed, The Pennsylvania, long not as effective an advertiser as its rival, has begun 10 spend money freely in it's attempt 10 woo the business of the travelling public. It is going to be a lively lusslc, and one is forced 10 wonder where all the travellers are coming from to justify the furorc. But so long as the Twentieth Century Limited and the other crack New York Central trains are filled to capacity, and the Limited runs in two and three sections. the Pennsylvania will never be completely satisfied.
 Signs arc not wanting that the New York Central is engaged in a subtle game with one of the rivals of the Pennsylvania. This diplo- macy ccnters around the Baltimore & Ohio. The Baltimore railroad has been buying Philadelphia &, Reading stock by the bushel, and
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
25 Fears Ago Today

A Herald reporter learned this afternoon that negotiations which have been under way for long time have been practically completed and that D. McMillan is purchasing the Whittlesey block on Main street. He recently moved his dry goods store into this building from the Hadley block. The actual trans fer will not be made until January l.
 A social will be held at the Black guitar and mandolin quartet will be present to entertain, refreshments will be served. and q collection will be taken up 10 help defray the cX- pcnses of the mission.
 Eugene. J. Porter was at the de- pot in Pennington this morning when President Roosevelts train pulled out for the Yale biccntennial at New Haven, and he had the pleas ure of shaking the hand of the chief executive. He says that q farmer in boots strolIcd up shortly after and gave the president a big red apple, Of which Roosevelt took a large bite.
 Peter Cronas pacing mare, Jingle, has increased in value a hundred per cent since yesterday afternoon. when MT. Crona and his friend. w. E. Martin, drove over to Pennington 10 see the president. When President Roosevelt came out Of tho Cowles mansion he patted Jingle. who then insisted on fol- lowing the president on the after noon drive.
 Mir. and Mrs. ]. M. Burdick left this morning for a weeks stay at the Buffalo exposition and Niagara FaIls. They will be joined in Buff falo by Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Skinner.
 The cIassrooms on the cast side of the Grammar school arc dark and, because of the absence of the sun, damp. Arrangements are there fore being made with Rev. G. F. Pihl of tho Swedish Bethany church to have some Of the pupils study in the basement Of that building.
 W. F. Hall won the prize shoot Of the German Rifle club yesterday afternoon with score of 201, r. NJ. Zimmerman being second with 194 and P. R. Vogclsang third with 193.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
TROPICAL STORMS IN THE SOUTH

The appearance of another storm and gale of wind off the coast of Florida, at this writing as far away as the island of Cuba, naturally Is giving the inhabitants of the east crn seapoard of the peninsula much to worry about, particularly after the episode of several weeks ago when many buildings in Miami and adjacent points were damaged or demolished during a sheavy wind. It Is hoped, by now that the storm center has passed off to the eastward and will diminish in force while at sea, where 1t may do some damage to shipping but will allow the landsman and his possessions to escape.
 Whatever the path of the storm, Florida's hard luck seems to be increasing. Praiseworthy efforts were made to restore Miami's structures and streets after the last storm and 50 effective were they that we, of the northland, have been assured that the visitor to Florida will scarcely notice the ef fleets of the blow, excepting pos sibly along the palm lined boule- wards where 1t Is impossible to re- place many of the stately trees The character Of the Floridian Is such that he will build for the en- tertainment of the visitor from a colder cline, in whom his income lies. with no regard for expense He is boosting his native state all cf the time.
 But the. imminence ~of the last stornt, coupled with the results Of the first one, is bound to keep some patrons from the state this winter. They would prefer being subjected to the discomforts of snow 10 the possibility of being wiped out in q hurricane.
 Florida has a talking point In the balminess of It's wintertime climate. but fate has prepared a talking point against living down there. There are merits and de- merits to all clmes, a fact which is being demonstrated 10 us.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can 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.-Ed Q. What are the units of English currency and their relative values in American money? A. English currency is based on ! the following table: farthings equal one penny (pence). 12 pence equal one shilling and 20 shillings equal one pound or sovereign. One pound is equal to s4.S665 par value 1 in United States gold. A shilling equals 24.3 cents and one penny equals approximately 2 cents.
 Q. How large is the continent of North America and what coun- tries are included in it?
 A. It has an area Of s.300,0 square miles and includes Canada, New Foundland, United States and Mexico.
 Q. What kind Of airplane did Capt. Alcock and Lieut.. Brown Of the British Air Service cross the Atlantic inaand what was their time?
 A. A Eimy The flight from Newfoundland to Clifton, con- sumed Is hours and 12 minutes for a distance of 1860 miles.
 Q. What is the origin of the name Leah?
 A. It is Hebrew and means worker"
 Q. What countries now have dictators?
 A. Spain, Italy, Greece, Portu- gal and Poland, The present Shah of Persia, Reza Khan, was a dic- tator before a coup d'etat put him on 1ne throne.
 Q. Who is the heavyweight wrestling champion: Who pre- cedcd him?
 A. At present both Joe stecher and Strangler Lewis claim the championship. Preceding cham pions were Stanslaus Zbyszko. 1922: Strangler Lewis. 1921; Wladeck Zbyszko, 1921; Joe Stecher. 1920: Earl Caddock, 1918: Joe Stechcr 1916 and 1918. Lewis regained the title from s. Zbyszko the same year he lost if, and held it up to the be- ginning of the present complicated state Of affairs, which was created by Lewis defeat at the hands of Wayne Mum, and Munn's subse- .quent defeat by Joe Stecher. fol- lowed by Lewis victory over Mum. which left both Stecher and Lewis the title.
 Q. Are all post office clerks re- quired to take the case examination :?
 A. Only those who are distrbu- ters.
 Q. How much fresh beef, pork and mutton is imported into the United States?
 A. The latest figures for 1925 show beef 12,159,573 pounds: pork 7,235,379 pounds; mutton 21S.531 pounds.
 Q. What is an "Artesian well"?
 A. A spouting we'll bored down 10 a point usually at great depth, where. owing to the conformation of the geological strata the pressure is great enough to force water out to the surface. The name now is
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
often applied to any very deep

olten applled 10 any very deep bored well.
 Q. Why do cats like catnip?
 A. For the same reason that the human animal likes liquor-catnip is a stimulant and has the effect of making the cat roll over and over in glee when it is given some.
 .. Was any state in the Union ever named Kanawha?
 A This was proposed for West Virginia.
 Q. Which is the oldest university In the United States?
 A. Harvard, founded in 1636.
 On what day of the week did Christmas come in 1910?
 A. Sunday.
 Q. What is the address of Mary Roberts Rinehart, the author?
 A. 2419 Massachusetts Avenue, NV. Washington, D. c.
 Q. What Is the premium on a Columbian half dollar?
 A. There is no premium.
 c. On what part of the dirigibe Los Angeles Is the name painted?
 A. On Both sides, just forward of the fin. The name is visible from the ground when the ship flies low.
 Q. Where and when was Estelle Taylor. the wife of Jack Dempsey born and what nationality are her parents?
 She bnrn ,,,+o Delaware, Of Irish parents.
 Q. How many foreign born white persons are there in the U. S. :? A. 13.712,745, representing prac- tically every country in the world.
 Q. Does the United States gov ernment pay pensions 10 widows of Confederate Veterans of the Civil war?
 A. Only when the Confederate soldier served in the Mexican or Indian wars. In such cases pen sions are sometimes granted. Most of the former states in the con- federacy pay pensions to their con- federate veterans and widows.
 c. What is "broadtail"?
 A. Skins from winter killed Per sian lamb. It is nearly always black. It is much smaller than Persian lamb skin and has a very silky, moire- effect for wool.
 Q. What do the names Helen, Loretta, Dorothy. Erwin and Ken meth mean?
 A. Helen. light; Loretta, pure: Dorothy, gift of God; Erwin, strong; and Kenneth, a leader.
 Q. How many horses and mules were used by the American and French artillery during the whole period of the war? How many were killed or died In the serice?
 X. There were 244,135 horses and mules employed by the Ameri- can EXpeditionary forces in France during the war. and of this number 6S,6S2 were killed or died.
 Q. How many Brazil nuts are there in one shell? Where do they grow?
 A. There are from IS to 24 nuts in a she'll They grow wild in Souln AneTlCd ana tne entire pro- duction comes from that continent.
 Q. When one is in mourning, what is correct in stationery?
 A. White stationery of a good quality is correct for all occasions and mourning is no exception. That which has a narrow black border is good, but a border nearly an inch wide is bad taste. After three months have passed gray stationery is permissible. The border may be lessened from time to time dur ing the period of mourning or it may remain the same until 1t is discarded altogether.
 O. Can a magnet be insulated?
 A. A magnet can be partially in sulated by interposing sheet of glass or hardened rubber, or bake lite, between the magnet and object from which 1t is desired to insu- late it.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
THE LECTURER PRACTICES
 HIS SPEECH.

(Overh ard by Lillian Papke)
 "Kind friends, it is real pleasure to stand before you this evening 10 talk 10 you on the art of cheerful ness and the joy of human kindness. Mary. shut up. can't you? Get out of here.-In my own home life, my friends, nothing ever ruff fles my calm and placid disposi- ton. am serene- Ye gods. Get that kid out of here with that drum. I'll go crazy if that hullaba- loo keeps up,--In the evenings when the woman that is my life and joy comes in with a question on her sweet lips, I- No, you cant have any money, I need q new suit worse that you need hats. See?- l am never angry. l never allow myself 10 be disturbed with trifles - I'll drag somebody off that plano stool if they don't stop thump- humping.
 After years of loving my fellow men, kind friends, I have nothing but Joy Tn my heart TOT lne WayldT . CT who knocks at my door. Yes, l take him by the hand and say Bless you, brother. Bless you, - Say, if that's the landlord after the rent, he can jump in the lake, and tell him 1 said so!-- In conclusion ladies and gentlemen, 1 want to say that this beautiful way of life has worked wonders for mo. I haven { a care in the world Get to work on that sock bag. I haven't a pair that's fit to wear,--- and am al- ways feeling fit and bubbling over with health, I thank you.--Thank heavens, that's over. Now where the samhill's those headache tablets?" If Wcll-Known Advertising Slogans
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
 HERE GOOD

There is every reason to feel complacent, at least, in this city over the statement of A. s. Brown Of the Hartford County manufac- turers bureau that business condi-
 tions here are nearly normal, as near to it as they ever are. Not that there was any feeling of pes simism spread over the workers in the factories, in whose hands the ultimate buying power of the city lays, but because, engendered by a falling stock market and indica- tions Of possible slight slump elsewhere In the country, there had been some uncertainty over just what the future held. When that uncertainty spreads too far 1t af- fects the spending habits of the public and a business depression- "S Sail lId'c ilO 4lOlc pdIiIS -tH- sues. It is encoura ging to be told just what Is going on here, actual figures being produced to substan- tiate the remarks made.
 New Britain manufactures such class of goods that the city is the last to feel a business depres- sion, and one of the first 10 pick up after a period of tight money, or a buyers strike. If the public, elsewhere. decides to economize 1t docs not do so on such things as we make, tools for the artisan, hardware for the home builder and so forth. It saves, rather, on it's luxuries, it's frills, such as 1t can afford to buy when money is cora ing too easily. We do not profit here from the sale of frills and
 luxuries, which is a fortunate thing
 for us, and which insures the well fare of the community unless such an unforeseen thing occurs as a general bankruptcy in the entire country.
 There are spots of depression around the country at the present time, notably in the cotton centers, where farmers and traders have been seriously affected by the sud- den decline in prices. Unquestion- ably those affected are not going to indulge in their love of luxuries, little unnecessary things, which add to the essentials oe life but little but 10 the pride of owner ship much. They arc, however, go- ing 10 continue building, continue spending son essentials and it Is reasonable to suppose that 1t is to use they will turn, leaving the pro- ducers and sellers of luxuries until such q time as they are again flush with money. It is pleasant to realize that we are aiding in pro- ducing the essentials, because we are assured of a steady market and because we may feel that we are contributing to the most necessary side of humanity.
 Employment here is 9i per cent of normal, a practically. negligible number of workers, when the to- tal number of employees in local concerns is taken into account, be- ing out Of jobs When we also con- slider the rush of production that has considerably raised our esti- mate of just what is normalcy in employment, We can feel assured that we shall be unaffected. appre- c!ably by the lack of buying power elsewhere.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
Pepperell Manufacturing
 Company Showing Profits

Boston. Oct. 2l NN = The Pep perell Manufacturing company of Biddeford and Lewiston, Maine. and Opelika, Alabama, today re- ported a net profit of s616,530 for the fiscal year ending June 30. last. The company manufactures cotton textiles, sheetings, sateens and other goods.
 The profit was equal to ss.04 a share on the $7,668,000 stock at s100 par value. This compares with loss of s412,056 a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
NOBLE PIERCE RETIRES FROM
 BRISTOL SCHOOL BOARD

To some men is given the oppor- tunity to serve the public and a few of those some fulfill their ob- ligations long and we'll Such a man is Noble E. Pierce. of Bristol, who will retire from the school board In that city. at his own request, on October 31 after having been for 47 years connected with the educa- tional system of the city. From 1879 to 1926 is quite step along life's path, 1t nearly establishes a record for continuous public serv- ice, unrewarded by a salary and rewarded by the thanks of the community.
 - From a s3,500, two room school house to building which costs s20.000 room, from a thousand pupils to over 5000, Mir. Pierce has graduated in responsi ibility dur ing his term. He is very deserving of the resolution of appreciation adopted by the Bristol Council.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETS

Little Of actual moment was ac- compllshed at the monthly meeting Of the Common Council held last evening. Routine business was, of course. transacted, but there was no movement started which will affect the public in any appreciable way. Perhaps the biggest item Of business from a public interest stand point was the adoption of the rsoommendation to spend $16S,00
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
FactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Hates battle cry in all ages: Darn you; be as l am."
 Fame is much like radio. The more the volume, the more the static.
 Even a very light pat on the back can make the chest stick out.
 Jury: A body of men that chooses between two sets of liars.
 hell really went out of busi- ness, perhaps it was because earth's competition got too stiff.
 Adam saw her for the first time. Pretty thing" said he. but her knees look awful"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is | rational organization which furnishes newspapers and advsr- tlsers with . strictly honer arslysit Of circulation. Our circulation statirics are based upon this audit. This 'nsuTee protection asaiuS. fraud in newspaper distribution fisu @ to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
Passed Out

Uncle Walt: Do you think people are getting better than they used to be-"
 Uncle Eben: "Wal, we ain't had anybody round here with the nick name of Honest Joe or Honest Sam for nigh on thirty years.'
 Mrs. c. T. Gilchrist.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
Why Don't They Listen To Is,

Why Don't They Listen To Us! From tennis courts in autumn the racquets disappear, But the racket at the World Court still continues and we fear Till funpoWder replaces gun powder once fo. all The nations in their peace hunt, Folks, are riding to a fall,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21

Well, soon it will be Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, and then Candlemas. and then Easter. and then 1t will be almost Spring, and before long girls with funny legs will be trying to swim the channel again!
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21

Now they say man can live over an hour without fresh air, and we'll have to wait that much longer for a telephone booth.
 There was another period during which all the champions fell except certain Alexander.
 Baseball cost the nation many millions this year, but St. Louis got tn much joy out of it.
 It's the spotlight that counts. Many q grand opera voice couldn't even be heard in the cheering sec ton.
 Our theory is that Mir. Rickard could make some of those European drels pay good money.
 The freedom" most people yearn for is merely the privilege of bossing people who now boss them.
 The destiny Of Americas great men was formed by the planets, as sisted by formalities in the wood shed.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
Sage Counsel

Ronald: Have you any advice to give me before I go to the city. Uncle 2"
 Blakely: "Yes, Ronald. Always re- member it's easier to double your chin than it is your income"
 Mary McGrath Copyright, 1928 Reproduction Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
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Distance doesn't lend enchant- ment when you run out of gas. Bolshevism, Fascism and Capital ism meet at last on common ground where men say: Let me work and eat"
 It's fair enough. If prohibition can't stop drinking, at least the bootlegger cant make anybody drink his stuff
 A free country, apparently, is one in which anybody may climb today and scorn those who were his own kind yesterday.
 Happy thought: Other men have as many weak points as you have, and keep them concealed as you do. Correct this sentence; He isn't doing well in school" said the mother, but I don't blame his teachers"