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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

A. Because they are produced in large quantities in Ireland and are a staple diet there. white po- tatoes are called Irish"
 c. Is there a verse in the Bible that mentions hare chewing its cud?
 A. Leviticus 11:6 says: And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
 Q. Does sound travel faster in summer than in winter?
 A. The speed of sound in air in- creases with rising temperature, about so centimeters per degree centigrade. Sound, therefore, travels faster in summer than in winter
 Q. Who was Mary Phagan?
 4. A young girl employed in a pencil factory in Atlanta, Georgia. Her murdered body Twas found April 27, 1913. Leo Frank was convicted of killing her and was taken from Georgia state prison August IT. 1915 and lynched.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
THE BOY SCOUTS

Resignation of Walter o. Cook az scout executive of the Boy Scouts in New Britain was not because New Bedford lured him with an increase of salary the local Scout management guaranteed to meet any sum New Bedford offered but was due primarily to what Cook termed larger opportunities in the Massachusetts city.
 These opportunities, it appears upon analyzing. had to do with larger expenditure for Boy Scout work generally in that city than in New Britain.
 Perhaps New Britain is tagging | little in this work. although we doubt 1t. Yet if there is any possi- bility of this being the case an in yestisation and comparison with other cities in the same class might be profitable.
 New Britain can well afford to be Up among the leaders in every rood endeavor. And the raising of young lads to become good citizens the prime business Of the Boy Scout orsanization-is well worthy of the citys best efforts.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
AN AUDITORIUM A

Knights Of Columbus in this city are speaking of constructing an auditorium. This would be one for their own general purposes, and presumably would be at the dis posal of public gatherings on ren- tai. It may or may not be. as large an auditorium as the city needs, but at all events it would be one of fair size.
 There has been considerable talk ever and anon regarding the city's need for a modern auditorium but time passes and nothing Is done simply because of an apparent lack or funds with which to begin operations.
 There also IS lack of ambition about it.
 It may remain for some private organization to furnish good 'sized one, thereby earning the grateful plaudts of the community.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
A HISTORIC DAY

The entry of Germany in the League Of Nations and the array of difficulties that were overcome in attaining this end, was historic day for this great association of na- tions.
 Promulgation of the Locarno se- curity pacts, which hinged upon Berlin's adhesion to the League, likewise forms an outstanding date in. the modern history of Europe. Through operation of the Locarno pacts France and her signatories unquestionably gain that precious security against aggression that has been a prime element in their d. plomaey since the war.
 The details leading up to this cli- max In League history are given on another part of this page.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Sept a,-showers tonight. cooler in west portion, Friday generally fair and cooler, fresh south and southwest, shifting 10 northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Showers this afternoon and tonight; cooler tonight and in south portion Friday; fresh south and southwest winds, shifting to northwest to- night.
 Conditions: The disturbance that was central over Wisconsin yeeter- day morning is now central over Ontario. It has caused local show CTS during the last 24 hours from Texas northea9tWerd 10 New York. It will pass out the St. Lawrence route tonight or Friday morning. l. Is followed by an area Of high pressure which Is producing pleas ant weather with low temperatures between the Rocky mountains and inc Mississippi river Light frosts were reported from Minnesota.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity showory weather, followed by fair l.ni cooler.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
cot NCILNIANIC "I.AILROADING'

Reaction of the average citizen to the debate in the Common Council cannot be otherwise than lhat one side or faction hopes to gain something occasionally from thc practice Of "railroadlng' pidasures through that body, while iiho other side standing in opposi- tion to the practice knows full well 1t stands to lose occasionally.
 The people az a whole are quite ready to believe that so long as the possibility of 'railroading' measures exists, just SO long will they face the possibility Of being bunked ever 50 often
 Except in the case Of dire emer- sency, no measure is important enough 10 be "raironded" through inc Common Council; and the more inportan, measure is under normal cireumstancns, the greater the necessity Of due and careful confederation.
 The tactics Of Republican Leader
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
25 Fears Ago Today

The physicians and friends of President Mckinley are of the opin- ion that he will live. All reports of his condition are of an encouraging nature and Nice-president Roosevelt and the members of the cabinet will leave Buffalo today.
 New Britain people who have sumner cottages at Woodmont are interested in the plan to have gas run to that resort next summer.
 The fiscal year of the town of Plainville is over and the report of the selectmen shows that the expen- ses for the year were $20,5392s.
 Michael Hayes, clerk at H. L. Mills, started today on his two weeks vacation.
 Chairman Pinches of the street committee made complaint today to the police In regard to the ex- pressmen stationing their teams on the north side of central park. Of ficer Rowe notified they must sta ton them on the west side or be prosecuted.
 Seventy five members of the swe- dish Bethany church gathered at the parsonage last night and sur prised Rev. Gustave E. Pihl, the pastor, who has just returned from the West. He was presented with handsome couch.
 Alex Swanson of this city dereat- al ('or1 Cph,o, of EN1izooatl, N in a catch-as- -catch-can wrestling bout at Yonkers, N. r., last night. Schmidt had agreed to throw Swan son twice within the hour, but after 4l minutes the local man assumed the offensive and tossed Schmidt on his shoulders.
 The chances for fooball at high school are very bright. There are 5 men out for practice. and Captain Hartman sent them through their paces.
 At the state convention in Derby yesterday the local Y. M. T. A. 6 B. society was awarded the prize for the largest gain in membership dur ing the year, 115. When the dele gates. John Kelly, Joseph Halloran, and Fenton Fitzpatrick, returned, they were met at the station by the drum corps, entered a hack, and pa raded through the city bearing aloft the green banner awarded them.
 A. small building at the Malleable Iron works was damaged by fire last night. Hose wagon No. 4 cut fierce pace on the way to the blaze and failed to round the corner of Grove and Myrtle streets, going through the fence of Russell & Er- wins Driver Kelly said the horses were very mettlesome and took the bits in their mouths. Supt. Galley or the factory and his son were stand ing on the corner and had very narrow escape from being Killed.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

But the situation took a radical change in 1924 with the overthrow of Raymond Poincare in France in favor of Edouard Herriot, and the accession in England of Ramsay Macdonald.
 The success of the London con- ference and the adoption of the Dawes plan also added to the grow ing spirit of conciliation.
 Before the converting of the League Assembly in September, 1924, Mcdonald wrote to the Ger man government in which he de- plored Germany's absence from the League and expressly urged her to apply for admission.
 When the fifth Assembly met in 1924 Macdonald on September 4 remarked upon the 'menacing va cant chair in our midst" This reference to Germany was heartily endorsed by M- Herriot on the fol- lowing day.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Bigler

You can get an answer 10 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 confidential.-Edi
 Q. Can salt be used as lawn fertilizer?
 A. No. It will kill grass and should not be used.
 Q. Who wrote the song "Old Fashioned Mother of Mine"?
 A. Bessie l.. Beebe.
 c. What is the meaning of the following names: Alice, Howard, Maude and Elliott?
 A. Alice means "a princess" or "of noble birth; Howard means Keeper of the stronghold; Mamie (variation of Mary) means"exalted" and Elliott means noble warden. !"
 Q. How long must a story be to be copyrighted? How much does a copyright cost and how long does 1t last?
 A. There is no specific length. The cost of registering a copyright in the Copyright Office is one dol lar, payable by money order only to the Register of Copyrights, Li- brary of Congress, Washington, D. c. The duration of each registra- ton is 2S years, and one year prior to the expiration of the first copy right, it may be renewed, either by the original owner of his legal heirs, for another 2S years.
 Q. What is the. principal of the French system of extracting sulphur from mines?
 A. Superheated water is intro duced into the sulphur bed, the sulphur melts and is driven 10 the surface by compressed air.
 Q. Has the body of King Tut been removed from its tomb? What has become of the jewels and other articles that were found?
 A. The tomb of Tut-ank- Amen has been fully explored; the mumy was removed from the sarcophague and solid gold coffin, unwrapt and photographed and it and the sar- cophagus have been restored to their original state. A rich collec- ton Of jewels and impliments found in the tomb will be placed in museums.
 Q. Did Leon Trotsky ever work on newspaper in the United States?
 A. At the beginning of 1917, after several deportations from various European countries, Leon Trotsky sailed for the United States and worked for a time in New York city on the Russian news paper "Novy Mir. He also lec- turod in various other cities of the United States.
 Q. When did Julius Caesar die? Which Of the Caesars ruled the Roman Empire at the time of the birth and crucifixion of Jesus Christ?
 A. Julius Caesar died in A B. C. was on the throne when Jesus was born and Tiberius at the time of the crucifixion.
 c. Who was the female star of the motion picture, "K-the Un- known?
 A. Virginia Nalli.
 Q. How did the name board ing" house originate?
 A. Boarding, as an expression for living by the day or week, is derived from the fact that food was originally served on board, later the table evolved.
 O. How did the Irish potato get it's name? Is it the same as white potato?
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Each successive Assembly, from 1920 on, showed increasing friend liness to the idea of German ad- mission. But meanwhile Germany had grown cold to the idea, pre- tending to regard the League as an association of states under the con- trol of former enemies, rather than an international association for the promotion of universal concord. Germany also felt that League which did not include such impor- tant states as Russia, Turkey and the United States was not real League.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Judd do not commend themselves to the thinking citizen. He acts as if he believes it may become neces- sary to railroad" something when he gets around to it.
 The city doesn't need rail- roaded" legislation and it does not relish snap judgment in the consid- eration of its ordinances.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

It was this contention and wire pulling that caused the upset last spring. resulting in the German ap- plication being laid over until now.
 When the Assembly met this week so thoroughly had sll the preliminaries been arranged that Germany's admission to the League came to be in the nature of d for mality.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

THE PI-EYED POSTOFFICE (Ezra Triplett, Postmaster) Postmaster: Letter from your sweetie--it's her writin'. anyway. J. Bird: Gimme it-Oh, my heart is broken."
 Postmaster: Nav. it's only bent. Whats she say" J. Bird: Listen
 U F N 10 F. man Rs
 l. R N com r tent;
 U 0 2 B R s ted
 l 9 c A gent. CYou haven't any manners. You 0re incompetent You ought to e arrested-- I took you for Q gent ")
 Helene Lederer
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
,ua. p,,..u n, Circulation.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Tha A. B. c. 's national otganlzatloh which furnishes newspapers and ndver. ,i,er, with . strictly honest anaiys,s ol strr,,,,,iou. Our circulation statistics .,s h,sed. upon this audit This 'nsures protection asain,. fraud in newspaper s,stribution figu e to both national ana local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

In order that Germany be given a seat 1t was necessary that the Council be unanimous. This unani- mity came about yesterday with France. England and Belgium lead- ing the chorus. How different from last spring.
 The obstruction last spring arose from the fact that two of the non- permanent members Brazil and Spain as well as Poland, not now member. all desired perma- nent seats for themselves.
 AS result of failing to get these seats, Brazil gave notice of it's withdrawal from the League last June, while Spain has not been represented at the fist session of the Council, which assembled at Geneva on September 2.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

The Assembly of the League of Nations, which has convened in Geneva, had before 1t the problem of Germany's admission 10 the League, which brought the special session of last March to an abrupt conclusion. At this session, how ever, Germany was promptly ad- mitted.
 Since the debacle of last spring Austin Chamberlain and Aristide Briand agreed definitely that noth- ing Of the kind must again hap pen. They oiled the machinery as it is known in America, for Ger many's admission regardless of the claims of other states. which were the prime cause for the smash-up previously.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Germany has been welcomed by all League members with the pro- verbal open arms. The only ques- ton that has troubled the leaders was whether Germany at the same time should be given a permanent membership upon the Council of the League. But the decision yes terday surmounted even this for mer difficulty by giving a perma- nent council seat to the Berlin re- public.
 The Council was formed 10 con tain the most important states - the first class powers as perma- nent members, with sundry other states included in the membership as non-p permanent members. In other words. the latter would be members of. the Council for stipu- lated periods, and then would step out to give way for other non- permanent members.
 The permanent members now are Great Britain, France. Italy, Japan and Germany. The permanent members are Belgium, Spain, Bra gil, Sweden, Czechoslovakia and Uruguay, with three additional seats provided with the accession of Ger many to the League.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

the Assembly in a huff. No official representative of the Argentine Re- public has appeared there sinte, al- though it was expected one would appear there at the present meet ing.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

(The Scene, Downtown in a city not far from here.)
 A man and three flappers were waiting for bus. The driver slowed up long enough to say Full House"
 And me-" moaned the sheik with three queens,"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Careful Chan

First Convict: Number 4562 is sure a molly-coddle!"
 Second Convict: How so?" First Convict: After he filed the hars of his cell he decided not to escape because it looked like rain and he hadn't an umbrella,
 Mrs. Harry Christensen
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Hoover probably doesn't care who is, president so long as he can be Hoover.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Don't diet. The thinner a tire is, the easier something gets 1t.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

piece of music may be the part stolen from a favorite of yesteryear.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
This Side of Paradise

Father (of Sweet young thing): My daughter is of the finest stock in the country" Infatuated Admirer: well, hows the chances of my becoming a stock holder?"
 Lynn Bigler
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
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New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Can You Beat It EoIEso

The female mind we must admit Has a funny kind of quirk in it, For the higher the mercury climbs.
 we note, The surer the wife" to talk Fur
 coat,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

A conservative is one who will ad- init that the good gray poet may have been gray.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Th. Herald is on sale daily in New -orE al, Hotaling's Newsstand, Times eouars; schultzs Newsstsnde. En'rahes Grand Central, 4sud Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

"Income tax" is neuter, but tho heaviest tax on incomes is feminine.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

In response 10 this new attitude. the German government decided in principle to adopt a favorable at dtude towards the League, and on September 29, 1924, a memoran- dunn was sent from Berlin to the ten states represented on the Coun ell inquiring as to their views on certain points which the German government wished to see favor ably elucidated before applying for admission. The questions related to war guilt, disarmament, sanctions and mandates, and raised the question of permanent representa- tion on the Council.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Early American motto: "Go west" Present day motto: Go"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

The entry of Germany affects
 not only the existence of the
 League itself, but also of the famed
 Locarno agreements. These now go into effect. They provide for mu-
 tual security among the signatory nations-a guarantee against war.
 The Locarno pacts, concluded at
 Locarno and signed at London on
 December 1, 1925, provided that
 the treaties should enter into full force as soon as all the notifications had been deposited and Germany
 had become member of the League of Nations. It was general ly understood at the time the pacts
 were negotiated that Germany
 would be given permanent scat on the Council when she joined the League.
 It will be seen, therefore, that if
 Germany had been denied League
 membership through refusal 10 grant her seat upon the Council, the
 Locarno pacts likewise would have
 gone under.
 Responsible European statesmen, such as Briand and Chamberlain, who were most active in bringing about the Locarno agreements, naturally did not wish to go down i in history as giving a great hope 10 the world and then failing at
 the last lap 10 seal and deliver an accomplished achievement. AS it now is they will 20 down in his
 tory as great upbuildors of peace. The effort to bring Germany into the League has had what is term cd chockcrcd career. Germany at
 first, shortly after the peace treaty, demanded entrance, was denied,
 became lukewarm, and finally was again brought back to q desire to enter through a change in attitude by her former enemies. The story
 forms an interesting sidelight upon recent history.
 When the first Assembly Of the League met in November, 1920. most of the neutrals and some Of the belligcrents deplored the omis- sion Of Germany. but through the Influence of the great powers the discussion was cut short.
 The Argentine representative,
 Senor Puerreydon. moved q reso- lution favorins German entrance,
 but it uss decided 10 postpone dis
 cuss!es, and sspsr Putrrtydon left
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Still, the underworld isn't the only part of the race that yearns to get a living without work.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

It may be hebit cultivated at home that makes Americans think 1t all right to violate Mexico's con- stitution
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

He'll have 8 great career. Only thirty-two now, and he's been in- yestifated seven times"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Angus Bangus Yifflesnew Tore his 'rithmetic in two. Now just for that" his mother
 dear Remarked, You'll stay from school |. this year."
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

There are millions Of Americans who can't dance, but only small portion of them realize it.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
What She Did

Clarke: My wife puts up peaches. pears, and plums every year. What does your wife put up?"
 Taylor: Nothing but arguments!"
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Oily Golly suppleyap Called the principal a sap. His mother felt a bitter pang To think that he would use such
 slangi
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

talk doesn't prove you tolerant.
 Stay and listen.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
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The young sport still says: "Fill Ter up again" in the same old tone of voice, but he means the tank.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
FactsandFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

People are becoming much moro hardy. One lie killed Ananias.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

What if the wife spends s1o0 for coat? Your coat of tan probably cost you more this summer.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

In the year 4s2s: He must b. a throw back to some primitive ah- cestor. He has hair on his head"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

A scar may not indicate glory. It may indicate some surgeons curiosi- f1r
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

So Mussolini will tell the ladies how to dress. What that man needs most is an American wife
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
THE LAMBS" GANBOL!I
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By Jake Falstaff Chester Pester Heiferfrown Knocked his darling teacher down; His mother said, "Youll drive me
 gray, Recess is the time for play!"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

It isn't just 8 Good Samaritan complex that prompts the urge to live in house by the side of ths road now. It's hot dogs.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09

Then the following things oc- cured
 Herr Stresemann, the German foreign secretary. proposed, on February s, 1926, admission of Germany to the League.
 The Council met on February 12 and called a special meeting of the Assembly for March g 10 act on Germany's admission.
 In order for Germany to become 6 member two-thlrds of the states represented in the Assembly must vote in favor of the applications; and the Council of the League must unanimously -- note the i'm portance of the word comply with the request that Germany be given permanent seat on the Council,
 buflnS the interval, however, be- tween Germany's request for ad- mission and the converting of the Assembly, three states Brazil, Spain and Poland all demanded they also should receive permanent seats on the Council. Brazil even made her vote on the German re- quest contingent upon her own preferment.
 On learning Of this Germany took the stand that she would withdraw her application If the re- quests of the three other applicants were considered.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-09
Germany In the League

Final Victory of Briand and Chamberlain to Bring About This Continuation Was Fraught With Many Difficulties, Once Nearly Smashing the Association of Nations - Locarno Facts of Mutual Security Worlds Closest Approach to Permanent Peace.