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New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
THE GABB VOTE

The vote for Gabb in New Brit ain cannot be looked upon other wise than as disappointing The best that can be said for the Demo- cratic sheriff candidate is that he ran considerably ahead of his ticket. But that isn't enough to elect a man. Pre-election estimates of Gabb's chances had it he would at least run neck -and-necll with Dewey. This he didn't do, his vote being far behind the run he made in 1922. There evidently were many who would have liked to see Gabb elected who did not go to the trouble of scratching the Republi- can ticket for him.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
NEW RRITAIN'S VOICE IS REPUBLICAN

With an organization as is one, the Republicans of New Britain made a clean sweep. And this is not surprising. The Democrats in this city are not well organized just now, lack effective leadership, and hobble along with no coherent idea as 10 where they are going.
 The automobiles traversing the city streets yesterday were a sight 10 behold. Those breaking the speed limits usually were bent upon taking voters to the polls and they were plastered with Republican posters. The Democratic cars seemed to be entirely absent.
 The days before the election likewise found Republican posters everywhere in the city. Wherever one turned one was confronted ''N't 'liS plCbul' UL bONpTnOT Trumbull or Senator Bingham. The Democrats may have had a few posters tucked away some where, but they were exceedingly rare.
 In propaganda the Republicans were the customary past masters. Nobody to this day can swear whether the figures as 10 state f. nances quoted so frequently were actually in conformity with expert accounting and business practice, but they were put over, and the contrary figures of Candidate Nor rls had but faint circulation.
 The city shows tendency to let well enough alone. Perhaps this is pure psychology, q tendency to fol- low the easiest road, an unwilling ness to take a chance with the Democrats, or pure human nature. Anyway, the Republicans have the floor with the unstinted help of the voters of this city.
 That there is a potential inde- pendent vote in this city can scarce ly be denied, but it is somewhat inarticulate and allows itself 10 be swallowed Up in the general election hubbub. The use Of the voting ma chimes discouragcs independent voting, thousands of voters. cs- peciaily women, not considering themselves sufficient mechanics to split ticket on the machines. There can be no doubt that the machines harmed the cause of Gabb for this reason. The Demo- crats proporuonately made out bet ter in the city than they did two years ago, but all the Republicans attained office by good majorities. In the case of most Of thr1l there was no doubt about it from the first.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
THREE NOTABLE VICTORIES

Governor Al Smith, for the fourth time, has been elected gov ernor of the state of New York. and with this goes the inner track in the race for inc Democratic presidential nomination in 1928. His resounding victory over Ogden l.. Mills and the irumped-up milk issue was also victory over the most desperate campaign the Re puhlicans in New York have wagod in a decade.
 The object Of tho New York Re- ppblicans, of course, was 10 head off the governor from the possi- hility of becoming the presidential nominee, A defeat for governor would have done it effectively.
 Smith now is tb, mos, logical candidate for the presidential nomt- nation.
 In Massachusetts Senator Butler, personal friend and political aid of the President. was buried by David l. Walsh. The defeat of Butler is a defeat for Coolidge in his home state; Massachusetts Republicans failed to "a"ppor the president ' this having been their chief issue.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

New Britain Saturday by r to 0. l The game was a fine exhibition, there being little fumbling. Water- bury could not gain through the line but made long runs around the ends. Brown of New Britain was badly used up and had to retire. Coholan missed hard punt and gave Water- ] bury one of its scores. The New Britain lineup comprised Morgan, Brady, Devlin, Cryne, Curtin. Lap- thorn, -Flannery, Hartman, Wain- wright, Brown and Chamberlain. The New Britain boys were given great send off at the Waterbury de- pot.
 R. J. Vance defeated NJ. c. Web- ster in yesterdays election and will represent New Britain at the con- stitutional convention. He carried all wards except the third and fourth and won by 1479 to 1165. Mir. Web- ster was aided by Mr. Curtis'S zealous work in the upper wards but could not secure enough votes to win. The moderators in the wards were l.. s. Risley, w. II. Relyea, l.. R. Bailey, w. H. Corbin, M. A. Sex ton, and James Eagan
 Many people forgot about yester- day being election day and tried to procure liquid refreshments in sa- looms. The state law forbids saloons to open on election days. and those who made dives for the doors found them locked and turned away with chagrin and dawning intelligence, wondered how many people had seen them.
 The high school football team won six games and lost two this year, that with Plainville being a tie It scored Il points to it's op- ponents' 47.
 The Kentucky Oil Co.,. in which so many New Britain men are in- terested, has struck oil at last, the wells recently struck pumping from 50 to 100 barrels of crude oil day. + A Springfield man has leased the Ryder barns and track in the eastern part of Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
JURY DUTY

The punishment meted out to the Philadelphia hotel manager for de- noting an employe because he was called for jury duty was something unique in court annals, and ought to meet with the general approval of those who are called ever so often to do their duty like man and sit on a jury. That in itself is hard enough in most instances; to be denoted on returning to the seat of employment is doubly hard and unjust. The judge who found the manager guilty of contempt of court did good service 10 en- ploycrs and employees alike. He cleared the atmosphere, so 10 speak.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
SCHOOL FOR WARDENS

Down in Alabama another case is on the tapis of death due to mistreatment by a prison warden. The prisoner was sent to jail for forging a note for $50, and the warden was such q dumbbell that he did not know plunging a pris- oner alternately into hot and cold water was terrific strain upon the heart. The prisoner did, and now the warden - or former war den - is facing the music. Why is it that in the south it is so often the case that prisoners are consid- cred as not having the fundamental rights of a human being after they are convicted of something, be it as little as stealing a loaf of bread to keep from starving? What the south needs is a school for prison wardens, and attendance should be compulsory.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

to him. Latter this spirit sends a bee with a message for him, but he unwittingly drives the bee away. Then he falls in love with the vision, but is never able to find her; the opportunity has fled. Q. Is 1t possible to see sun spots with the naked eye?
 A. A single spot or group of them occasionally are visible to the naked eye. A large group could be seen on the suns eastern limb on September 13, 1926, and near the apparent center of the suns disc on September 20. Very dark or smoked glasses should be used when the sun is bright, to avoid injury to the eyes.
 Q. What is sheet rock"?
 A. Gypsum wall board bears that trade name.
 o. What railroad owns the largest electric locomotive in the United States?
 A. The Virginian railroad. The locomotive weighs 1,2S5, 160 pounds This railroad also owns the largest compound Mallet steam locomotive, weighing 6S4,000 pounds.
 o. To what countrys quota is a citizen of Lithuania, residing in France, chargeable when he emi- grates to the United States?
 A. He would be charged to the quota of Lithuania but he would not have to go back to Lithuania before starting for the United States. He could obtain a Lithuanian passport from the Lithuanian consulate nearest his place of residence in France.
 Q. Who was Charles, the Simple?
 4. King Charles III of France (S79-929) the posthumous son of Louis, the Stammerer.
 Q. Are there four or five nations holding permanent seats in the Council of the League of Nations? Who decides what nations shall be represented in the Council?
 A. There are five permanent seats held by England, France, Italy. Ja- pan and Germany. The first four together with the United States were designated in the covenant of the League which is part of the Yer sailles Treaty. The U. s. of course, having rejected the Treaty, never claimed it's seat on the League Council. Germany was admitted by action of the Assembly. The en- largement of membership in the Council of the League is decided by the Assembly of the League com posed of delegates of all the nations that are members of it.
 Q. Which of the Lake cities hold first rank in the shipment of coal?.
 A. According to the annual re- port of the Lake Carriers Associa- ton for 1925 Toledo, Ohio, ranks first as a lake port for shipping soft coal, with Sanduslly second. Buff falo and Erie, New York lead in the lake shipment of hard coal.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
Observation On The Weather

Washington, Nov. S,-Forecast for Southern New England: Gen. erally fair tonight and Thursday: Somewhat colder tonight: moderate northeast and north winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and slightly colder tonight.: Thursday increasing cloudiness, probably followed by light rain or snow in south and west portions. moderate northwest, shifting to east winds.
 Conditions: Centers of low pres- sure are noted this morning over Iowa and central Florida with an area of high pressure over the Ohio Valley and Pennsylvania. Showers were reported from the Gulf coast states and snow from northern New England, the St. Lawrence valley and from the upper Mississippi val- ley.
 Northfield, Vermont, reported five inches of snow on the ground at q. m. Low temperatures prevail in many sections of the interior and killing frosts were reported as far south as Alabama and Georgia.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair followed by unsettled weather with slowly rising temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
THE PULLMAN PORTER LD- 1. l. I1aI

Porter-Tust call foh dinnah.
 His Wite-Now you jus wait a minute, honey. You ain't on de train now, an wish you'd get dat foolery out'n your haid.
 Porter-Las' call foh dinnah.
 His wife-Trash. Ain't l done tol' you dinner wasn't ready. Jus foh dat I'm goin' to
 Porter--Jus' a minute, ma'am- let me carry dat rollin' pin. It's too hobby foh you. Thank you, ma'am. Yesm-yes No trouble at all, ma am. Does you wish drink ob wattaho Nom?
 His wife--Jus' minute, big boy. I craves to know where you was las night, Does you know how late you was gettin' in?
 portcr-I was on time, ma'iI -- yesm. I was due into here at c'eben fifteen. and dat's when I arrived. Does you wish q timetable, ma'am
 His wife-You good foh nothin'-
 Porter-Lemme brush you off, ma'am. Does you think this Is your berth day?
 His wife-Jus' foh dat you get a good bump wid de rollin' pin. Take dat. And dat. Worthless. Porter-Yos'm- ouch.-- yes'm--- ow. I'm on de observation cah, but all l observes jus now is stars.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

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 conf1dential.-Edit
 o. Who wrote For men may come and men may go, but l SC on forever?
 z A. Tennyson in "The Brook"
 Q. Does a steel ball dropped in the ocean submerge to certain point and then remain in suspen- sion",
 A. No The specific gravity of steel is greater than that of water Steel is roughly seven times heavier than water.
 c. When did Jeff Ericsson dis cover America, and when did he land?
 A. The date is not known but is roughly estimated about 1000 A. D. The only record of the voyage is in Icel.ndic sagas, in which it is re- corded that he landed in "Nineland". Scholars variously claim this to be Greenland. Newfoundland, and the coast of New England.
 Q. What. is the full name of "Mitzi" the actress? When and where was she born?
 A. She was born in Budapest, Hungary, April 27, 1891. Her real name is Magdelena Hajos; she was formerly known as Mitzi Hajos.
 Q. Why is the atmosphere colder at high altitude than it is, close to the earth?
 A. The carths atmosphere is a blanket of air, heaviest near the earth and thinner and lighter the farther one ascends from the sur face. Rays of the sun penetrate this atm ospherc, just as they pene- trate through glass. Heat is gene rated by contact of the rays with the earth. The blanket of atmos- phere retains this heat just as it is retained under the glass roof of q conservatory, although the air blanket permits it to disperse gradu- ally. The higher one rises above the earth the thinner the air and the more rapid, therefore, the dis persion of heat. Consequently at high attitudes, the heat being dissi- pated much more rapidly, the colder it is.
 Q. How are fruit cocktails made?
 A. Mix the pulp of one grape fruit with shredded pineapple, ba- nanas cut in slices and the slices quartered, and strawberries or pineapple and banana as grapefruit Cover with a dressing of sugar and fruit juice of any kind. Chill anG serve in cocktail glasses garnished with candied cherries and leaves. Q. What is the theme of Lowell's poem The Rhoecus'?
 A. It is based on a Greek legend. A youth by the name o1 Rhoecus is walking through the woods and sees tree about to fall He props it up and sees vision o1 the spirit of the tree making love
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Today is one of those days in the lives of the telegraph editors of the daily newspapers when the words incomplete returns be- devil their hours from early morn ing until the afternoon, when they will be more complete. The day begins with the phrase sixty eight precincts out of a total of B. 012 give Senator Running Hard q lead of SC over James Also Ran. ' and toward ?. m. will be changed to "S,O10 out of S,GT2 precincts give the edge 10 Mr. Also Ran. Meanwhile the editors lose what ever hair still remains atop the worried cranium.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
25 Fears Ago Today

One of the attractions Al the Main street store windows just now is the tall fashioned clock of fine ma hogany finish which is on exhibition at B. C. Porter Sons.
 J. M. Burdick will speak on the Department of Finance at the EpWorth League institute and train- ing school to be held in the New Haven Trinity Methodist church, November s and 9.
 The annual Tabs fair will open in the Casino Saturday. The opening will be preceded by parade of the members and the drum corps.
 Guiden's great running gave Plainville a 12-O victory over South Manchester in football Saturday.
 Waterbury high school defeated
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

The advent of a new lumber llflli in the city lends color to the be- lief, still held by many, that the future of the building industry in the city is to continue bright; that there is to be no appreciable les sening in building during the com ing years. The city has grown con- siderably, too, and with larger city normal building activities Will be considerably more than Wlla' would go under that name in a smaller city.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
thoroughly personifies the check and balance system.
THE JUDGES JOKE

There is no accounting for tastes in jokes. There is Judge Curtiss s Bacon, of Middletown, for instance It cannot be said he led a double life; not nevertheless, in Middle town he was known as a circum- spect bachelor, one of the "con- firmed" kind who failed to be charmed by the blandishments of the fair sex in his set.
 But in Larchmont, N. 4., was the place where Judge Bacon's heart lay. There he had a wife and tive pretty children.
 Now, what is one to say about such a case? The best anyone can do is to glance around at his bache- Tor friends with something akin to suspicion.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

The trial of Dr. J. Frank Norris in Fort Worth, Tex, is going to be one of the celebrated trials of the year. It is just beginning and after the ocean of election news IS out of the way 1t no doubt will become a news serial in the papers for a spell. There seems to be small sym pathy for the reverend doctor in the east. He appears to have been an egotistical crusader in behalf oi what he regarded as the letter ot the law; yet took the law into his own hands and now stands charged with murder.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

The city of New Haven is cursed with a large number of dangerous street crossings and Is going about if in the right way to eliminate them. The survey that will be taken will be followed up witt stringent regulations in the inter e,t of general safety. The facts are no city can afford to permit death tran. to exist on the downtown streets.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

The opera season in New fofk opened with the usual blaze ol glory, and apparently the critics regarded the golden horse shoe
 as a grand success, irrespective of what they thought of the ancieht onera that was dished up as a start on the Metropolitan cuisine.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

In our election extra, issued within thirty minutes of the clos ing of the polls last night, there was one error apparent. The total vote for Judd for representative was three hundred under what II should have been. A typographical error was responsible. We regret very much, that the mistake hap pened. However. the compiling ot a mass of detailed figures at great speed into coherent whole IS likely to lead to slight errors.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
FactsmdFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Casus beli: "I'll bet 1 could lick him.
 What Uncle Sam thinks a spirit of aloofness is in reality a wide wet ocean.
 It is curious in how small a space you can park q ton of coal weighing 1865 pounds.
 King Cotton, having tried to be- come too great, probably knows how the eX-kaiser feels.
 Whats the use? The goodness" of one part of tIc world seems wicked to another.
 One reason why all America loves Marie is that she isn't going 10 lec- ture.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. rho A. B. C. is national orsaniza,,oh which furnishes newspapers and adVer. tis.r, with a strictly hone.t analye,s .. srs h..sd mon this audit. This 'nsures ero.act,on esainp. fraud in newspaper Sistribution figu q. to both national ana local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
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Member of the Associated i-ress. rb. Associstsd Press ia exclusively eh titled to the use for re-puohcation ol ali new, credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also ioeai news published therein
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
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Send all communications to Fun
 Shop Editor. care Of the New Britain Herald. and your letter
 will he forwarded to New York.

It Might be Worth Trying! Since it's the football coach's task To train the team to win, we ask If for us in the daily game A fun-coach might not do the
 same?
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

when kicked under the table.
 Free people are those who know no tyranny except that Imposed by their own fool laws.
 If Mussolini really muttcrs to himself, fl may be just an argu- ment with member of his cab inet.
 Tho world is being consolidated. Long ago one crowd would prey and the otht. pray. Now the same crowd does both.
 It is probable that the discoverer of the Yangtze sneezed just as he started 10 name it.
 A true Progressive is one who feels that way even while standing at the feed trough.
 Baltimore has fewer trunks per capita than dry states. Do you happen to kno wthe Baltimore defl- milton of "drunk?'
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
WASHING WALLS

Walls and delicate woodwork may be washed with water, white soap and q little ammonia added to the water. Be sure to change the water as soon as it becomes dirty, and wash every inch of the surface.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
Murder Will Out!

NUTtItT VIII OuCI Hands up!" Jim Donovan quickly obeyed the command.
 The hold-up man, who had a wild look in his eye, also put up his hands. taking hold of the upheld fingers of Donovan's. Now let's play London Bridge is falling down." he said. Just then a keeper came along and too him back to the institu- tion!
 -Corinthe Hessler. Copyright. 1926, Reproduction
 Forbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Tho Herald Is on sale daily In New York at Hotallngs Newsstand, ili'es souare: schutz's Newsstand.' Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho. and a Bottle of "Whash matter? You got your pantsh on wrong side out.' "Thash awrigh'. I wanta get the bags outa tn kneesh."
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

France may figure that the dough- boys spcEt it. and should therefore be the ones to work and pay il back.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

the idea instead of looking dumb when kicked under the table.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Calnen; This running for Con- gress is like trying to win a law case without any eyidence.'
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Covert; "If every one cf those automobiles we used had been a taxicab the party would be broke"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

My Lawd" sickly mumbled the man, must throw them up, too?"
 Dorothy Boredet.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Very few things in the world are really as useless as a cigarette seems to a cigar smoker.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Tunnoy is keeping fit. He has read seven gc5d solid books since the row.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Tyler: Well, I got lot Of fun out of it and I am still judge of probate"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
Reel ;

(Scene: The same. Another day has elapsed The president of the school board, q farmer gentleman, is seated before the class.)
 Teacher: And who wrote Ham let?'"
 (There is no answer)
 Teacher: "Come, come. Who wrote 'Hamlct?'"
 Bob Peck: Well, anyhow, it wasn't me-"
 President of School board: The little skecsicks, I'll bet it was.'
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Judge filling; Its easy to run for office and be elected on the Republican ticket"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
THE FUN SHOP JOKE FACTORY

THE FUN SHOP JOKE FACTORY
 \ La Mode Hands up."
 "Oh, so you're a thug?" No, palmist; you're going to have q financial loss"
 Williams Purple Cow As Written by Various FUN SHOP
 Contributors
 Just Couldn't, Thug: Hands up" Mitchcll;: Cant do It." Thug: "Why not2" Mitchell: I'm a poker player and I'm used to laying my hands down."
 --flcrbcrt D. Pagan,
 Hands Across the Sea John was dreadfully seasick. He was admring the ocean over the steamer rail. Suddenly q thug aboard ship ap- preached him and aiming reNoN ar at him through his overcoat pocket, demanded: . Throw up your hands!"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
FLAMING YOUTH GA Fun Shop Moyic) By Jake Falstaff
Reel 1

(Scene: A school room. The teacher is writing on the black board. A paper wad hits her in the neckD
 Teacher: "Who threw that paper wad? Who was ito"
 (There is no answer.) s
 Teacher: Robert Peck, you may stay after school"
 Bob Peck: "lAw, gosh, it wasn't me. I get blamed for everything
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
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Professor: Alex, can you tell me how to square the hypotenuse? Alex: "Yeh, give him a coupla dollars"
 Paul S. Powers.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03

Those sudden storms in Florida must fool q her .Dccked man at first.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-03
IMAGINARY INTERVIEWS Roraback: 'I told you so.'

Bingham: Just as I had expect cd"