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Milford chronicle., 1926-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Bier and
son, Charles, Jr., of Blanchards,
spent Sunday with Mrs. O'Bier's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Webb, near
Oakley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman 7. Webb of
Greenwood spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Webb at
Blades.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-16
Blanchards Station

Charles Hahn from Wilmington
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
James Rogers at the grove.
Jacob Hatfield is on the sick list
with la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Biddle are the
happy parents of a fine daughter.
Miss Emma Mai has returned to
her home at Mt. Pocono, after spen-
ding a week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. e. Mai, near Greenwood.
Mrs. William Tucker is spending
a month with her son and daughter,
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-16
r. and Mrs. Frank Tucker.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Bier and
son, Charles, Jr,, and mother, Mrs,
NJ. A. Webb, from Oakley, spent Sat
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman T. Webb at Greenwood.
Miss Nellie Rogers from Green
wood spent Saturday at Philadel-
phia.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-16

day and it will make it easy for ev-
erybody. Let everybody that is a
Methodist, be a loyal one. Let us all
do our best.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
JUST THE WRONG THING!
 By Julie HcrShfpId

Augustus Frimpy appeared on the street with his dark face covered with bandages. His hands and arms were a mass of cuts and bruises, and one eye was swollen shut.
 "Lan' sake. black boyl" gulped his friend Florian. "What happen 10 you?"
 "Ah done got into a tight place las night" explained Augustus .mournfully. "Ah was yisitin' Farm .ah Jones' chicken mansion--jes' a social call V understan'-when all of la sudden An has to cough, an cough Ah does. Ahem!--ies like dat. Well, then An hears footprints out side, Ole Farmah Jones had heard Imcr
 "Hahd luck, boy. But why didn't you have de location ob mind 10 .cackle?"
 "Location of mind is what An had .mostest of black man! Bnt instead Of cacklin', I crowed! And 17 roos- .tahs jumped on me and pecked me mos to deathi"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
REMOVING DISCARDED POLES AND TRACKS

What good are trolley poles. oerrhangins trolley wires, and troll Icy tracks if the street car lines which used them no longer run? That is question that protrudes to thn front in connection with the un- used Arch street trolley line, and also that stretch Of unused track leading from Jacobs Corner to Der lin s'r.e' in Berlin.
 To citizens generally such un- u#ed tracks. poles and wires are nuisance, and they come under this category in both inc instances re r.rrad to. Residents of Arch street would especially like 10 seo ihe poles auI wires removed. and there can be TO doubt that motorists would like to see the unused tracks in Berliu removed from the road bod. II ia astonishing that unused tracks are allowed To take up yal- uabIe space along an important highway and create additional hazards in motoring.
 Of course, there is the expense Of removal 10 be considered, The Connacticut company financially does not exactly compare with the standard oil company and there has been a tendency to treat the company rnpnt1y when possible. Hut there are bounds 10 such lcuI- cury and il should mol be permitted to transcend tho best interests of DH" public in such matters.
 There Is possibility that the Public Utilities Commission would conserve the interests Of the city in tha matter of these unused trolley tracks and wires if properly brought before its attention.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
IHL TIEORI ABOUT .SIDINING STREETS

Many oo our streets are posses, J of good wtd- -ldeVolNs," aS they n.ro cUlI in Inc oldon days The stJonalks on tn. downtown streets. as a rule. arr wider than thosr e)ao- where. Now t has beeu found that thare arc quite as many people using tires As usa the sidewalks, and there is movement on foot to have some streets utdeoed ai the expense of tho sidewalks. Ii looks logical. loo. considering the con sestion along the main stems and the need for parking space. Some- thing has got 10 bc done. say tue interested parties; why moi chop slices from the sidewalks?
 Merchants along Main street. north Of the railroad tracks, seem To be preponderalely in favor Of smaller sidewalks and wider street Those on Arch street seem 10 bo similarly inclined. To demand o wider street and B slim sidewalk. then, would appear to be one Of
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
WOMAN ENTERED
 IN BALLOON EVENT
Chicago Races Bring Out On|
 Female Pilot

Chicago, July 14 LP)-Three e1 ptcrenced male balloon pilots face competition last night with wits d a woman, Miss Edna Honeywell, d St. Louis, racing for the Elks trophI awarded in connection with the nal tional reunion of the order herd Miss Honeywell, assisted by he father, Captain W. E. Honeywell International ballonist, was the secI ond of four contestants to take th| air.
 Calm and clear weather gay| fayora ble conditions for smootl voyage, the four baskets risin| above Chicogos lake front sky lin from Grant park and drifting to tn southwest in a smoky haze tovarI St. Louis,
 The entrante and order of q parturc:
 The Goodyear IV. entered b1 the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Col Akron. Ohio and piloted by c. 1 WOllam and Walter Morton.
 2--The Great St Louis. entered by Capt. W. E. Honeywell under thI auspices of the St. Louis Associa| ton of commerce and piloted b1 Captain Honeywell and his daugh| ter Edna.
 &-Tho Detroiter. entered by thl Detroit Flying club and piloted h1 C, D. Williams and A. ]. Schlosser
 4-Tho Hi-Ball, entered by Svend A. '. Rasmussen, built by the Ai| craft Development Co. of Detroit and niloted by Rasmussen and E. Jl Hall.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
the signs of the times.

the signs of the times.
 It might be well to try such an experiment. To see how 1t works would be in the nature of public education. It might not be the most ideal method of solving the conges- tion problem, but it would be one method, at least. Al a time when something has got 10 be done," as the saying goes, widening the streets by reducing the sidewalks would be at least one step in the direction of reducing automobile congestion. Whether it would be q permanent step is a matter for the future; it might result in more automobiles using such thoroughfares, with just as much congestion later as at present. Ii at such a time the plan turns out 10 be not as good as was anticipated il will be time for something else again. Ultimately We may discover the proper solu- ton. if one is to be found.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
25 Tears Ago Today

Among the bills presented for payment last night the claims com mi;tee approved three as follows: From Yeaton J. Stearns for $l2o, from George r. Spear for $100, and from Lcta II. Dorman for $2A2o. These were the expenses for the special Investigating committee which looked into the city collectors books. It is said that if something is not done soon in the way of col lecting back taxes, the city will not be able 10 meet claims against it.
 The Andrews, Swift Co. now building on the old city property on Commercial street, has been m- formed by Engineer Caldwell that the Armour building, adjacent, is an inch aud a half over 'heir line. If this is true, they will put in 3 claim against the city, which thereby did not sell lhem as much land as the deed called for
 A town meeting will be held in Plainyille tonight to make appro- priations for stone roads. West Main street and Forestpille avenue are the streets concerning which there is the most agitation. At present these are so full Of holes that cyclists are forced to take to the sidewalks. with tho result that many of them have appeared in court.
 McMillan's store adyortiscs Tou- lards aud summer ,ilks at clear ance sale price of 25 cents a yard and wash goods at 9 cents yard. Also r"ady-mado pillow casus at from 10 to 16 cents each
 Since the hot spell set in necessity has again proved the mother of in- yeution and the humane society has been providing hats for horses. Straw hats such as worn by Joshua Whitcomb and Si Perkins are used, two holes being cut for the ears 10 protruIe through. Many of these arc seen about tho streets. though no case is so stylish as Tom RoUar's cab horse.
 Paul Pinl. threc-yl3r-uId son of Rev Mr. Pihl. met with a bad acci- dent yesterday at his home on Bus- sntt street He fell off the veranda railing and broke his right upper arm.
 Superintendent Lyman g. John son Of the City Mission stated this morning that tho comritutions to the fresh air fund this summer have not been so numerous or so gen. orous as ip inc past. There will be no fresh air excursion this year. but the money will be spent in giv- ing individuals trolley rides in the country
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

willis, wat are you whispering to Roxanne Pebbels?" Willis Kape: T asked her if found a pair of gaiters up an alley would they be al leygaiters?" Fletcher:
 "Jest for that do a dobble he'd der-'fuer and lobby" Willis Kape: T want to marry you, Matte Nay,
 and have you for @ wife. Althou I know your pidgin toed and fat, Fuel give me hope III wait until
 I'm 95, and then Well lobby too old for marriage
 after that"
 --Adolph Fcin. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden) -
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
THE BRITISH-TRENCH DEBT SETTLEMENT

In coming 10 q settlement of the
 French debt 10 Great Britain NJ. Caillaux and Mir. Churchill at the same time went far toward settling public opinion in both countries re garding the touchy questions in- volved. The British conceded all the minor points desired by the French. but conceded nothing of impor- tance. To the French some of the minor points, in view of public feeling over the debts in general. look as important as the material points: consequently the British French debt settlement can be called diplomatic victory for both sides.
 The British gallantly wrote into the settlement a clause 10 the ef- feet that if the French capacity to nay is curtsiled through default in German separations they will discuss inc situation with the French government. This satisfies France; the French people will realize that in case of a German default they will not be left hold ing the sack" But it is a point that the American debt negotia- tors have resolutelv refused 10 con- sider. and have f1atly refused to write into the Mellon -Bercnger agreement. In case of German default the United States, at least in theory. expects France to con- tiuue right on paying her annual debt premiums. when as a matter Of fact everybody knows she will not hc able 10 do so. In such a case there would not be a thing for ,hr American government to do but discuss he matter with France, yet lh" American debt funding com mission has refused to unbcnd it. self sufficiently to recognize this patent fact in writing
 The British get inst as good terms from France as the Ameri- cans desire 10 get; but the differ once is that British diplomacy was wiling 10 conccGe few minor points and has a written agree m.nt for it's pains We have done no such concc1ing -- in other words. our diplomacy has been al fault -- and tho French. American debt settlement faces the possibil- ily of not being ratified in France. French war veterans held huge demonstration against the Ameri- can settlement and President Cool ilga immediately let it he known r would nof make the slightest difference to the United States.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
Observation On The Weafher

Washington, July 14.--Forecast for Southern New England: Gen erally fair tonight, Thursday fair and somewhat warmer moderate north and northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight and Thursday; some what warmer Thursday; moderate north and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The western trough of low pressure has moved east ward and now extends along the Atlantic coast from North Caro- lima to Maine. l. has caused gen. cral rains during the last A hours in all of the eastern districts. Pleasant weather prevails from the
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

the tree. must be drunk by the war riors of the tribe as sacrifice to their gods There is no truth in the story. There are small plants how e"c~, which catch insects.
 Q. Is & spider technically an in sect?
 A. An insect is a small inverte- brate animal having it's body divided into three sections, (hence the dcri- yiation of the word insccD head, thoraX and abdomen with six legs attached to the thoraX and usually two or four wings or two wings and two wing cases. A spider has eight legs and no wings; belongs to the order Araneila, class Arachnida; and therefore is not an insect.
 c. How is "ChOw Mcin," made?
 A Mix 1 cup chopped veal, 1 F cups of celery, F cup of water chestnuts. F cup mushrooms and + cup bamboo tips. Chop these ingre- dients all together into very fine pieces. Cook over slow fire, stirring constantly until meat is dors and vegetables are tender. Steam . cups of noodles until they become soft and fry in deep fat until light brown. Smother with first mixture and serve.
 c, What is the legend concern ing the origin of the snowdrop blos- som?
 A. When the first winter lay white upon the earth. Eve sorely missed the beautiful things of the fields says this legend. An angel pitying her, took @ flake of the driving snow and breathing upon it. Lade it live for the delight of Eve. It fell to earth q flower which Eve caught to her breast with gladross, for it not only broke the spell of winter but carried tbe assurance Of divine mercy.
 e. Should a young lady travelling alone to Europe wait for q formal 10 the other people aboard ship or is it proper for her 10 speak without an introduction
 A. The only place where formal arc no' necessary is at sea. Life on board ship is more or less free from conventions. It is permissible for fellow travellers 10 converse without being introduced, 4 young lady travelling alone. should he careful not 10 pick up hapbazard however, and should not make contidants of casual steamer friends.
 Q. How much cork should be in I life preseryer?
 A. At least six pounds of good cork.
 o. When and by whom were the cherry blossom trees in Washington presented?
 \. They were presented to Wash ngton as a gift in 1912 during President Taft's administration, by he city of Tokio.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
SALVATION ARMY BAND
 AND ITS REVIVAL

And so the Salvation Army oand is to be rehablitated. more man. power-or g-power-more uni forms, more instruments, and everything.
 Perhaps you never heard the Salvation band in action? Then you have missed one of the most re- sounding blasts of salvation. The band for years has been a fixture at the Center at times when traffic is sufficiently dense 10 justify music, and the fact that there has been q slump within recent times is the cause of the decision to pro vide more and better music to halt the crowds.
 Making a big noise is part of the creed of Salvation Army band, and it takes more than just few instruments to meet the standard set. Ensign Frederickson, seeing the need, and Bandmaster C, s. Carlson being willing, there is noth- ing left but to provide more and better musicians. When the band has been whipped into shape more is going to be heard around the monument than the noise of whirring motors.
 In every city Of consequence throughout the civilized globe the Salvation Army has brass bands. In some cities they are more pro- fcient than in others, and as the men-and womcn-in the bands are composed of volunteer talent the diversity of skill is not 10 be wondered ali. The Salvation Army believes in bringing religion 10 the attention Of the man in the street and a brass band certainly is cal culatod 10 stir things up, no mat ter if q few blue notes are mixed in with the good ones. In many cities, however the Salvation bands blow very few blue ones-no more so than some regular" bands per petrate.
 A good band is enjoyed no mat ter what particular organization furnishes the man and lung power. As the Salvation Army musicians provide free music, at no cost to the public except the nickels and dimes-pcrhaps also pennies donated 10 tho cause by those car ing to contribute, there is nothing more sensible than 10 accept the downtown melange of harmony in good spirit when il comes. But brass bands are not whipped into shape over night and it may be necessary to wait awhil" before the new band gets going acceptably. If the local Salvation Army brass band ever gets as gool as similar bands in some other cities ii will be able to drown out the noise at the Center every Saturday night without half trying Perhaps that would be lending color to the at mospherc; at least. it would be do- ing something. Good luck to the band
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
TEAPOT DOME CASE AND MISSING WITNESSES

Efforts Of the government 10 an- null the famous oil lease to Harry F. Sinclair and his colleagues is destined to gain considerably as q result Of the bills passed in Con- gress designed to permit the serv- ing Of subpoenas on American wit nesses needed, but who happened to be abroad when the case was first heard in the federal district court in Wyoming just year ago, and several of whom still are over seas. One of the notable efforts of Congress was to pass this leEisla- ton despite the usual jam at the close Of the session. The two meas ures, sponsored by Senator Walsh of Montana, prosecutor of the Tea pot Dome inquiry, were rushed into law during the last hour before ad- journment of Congress. A better deed was rarely done by the slow moving representative along the Potomac.
 IL vas due to the failure of the necessary witnesses 10 appear that the government lost it's case at Cheyenne. But the governments special counsel continued the fight by taking an appeal to the circuit court Of appeals for the eighth ju- dicial district. Arguments on the ap- peal were heard in St. Paul in May, and the case taken under advise ment by Judges Kenyon, Nalken- burgh and Cant. If the government again loses the case will not be done, as with the congressional ac- ton referred 10 8 retrial from tho beginning may not be entirely out of the question. The missing wit nesses are especially needed in connection with the Continental Trading company deal which Jus tice Riddell of Canada called flake" company IL appears that considerable lots of Liberty bonds purchased by the company were later traced to the accounts of AL bert E. Fall in various banks.
 The missing witnesses? Robert w. Stewart, chairman of the board of the Standard Oil company Of h. diana. who reappeared IS hours after the Cheyenne trial ended, II. ] NJ, BIackmer, former chairman of the board of the Midwest Refining company; and Makes E. O'Neil. | former president Of the Prairie Oil l and Gas Company. Blackner and | O'Neil went to France and are sun ! there. H. S. Osler of Toronto an associate Of Sinclair. was reported to have gone to Africa 10 hunt big i game. Whether he did has always been in doubt.
 The new laws provide that sub pocnas can be issued through an American consul abroad, and if not obeyed the court may cite for con- tempt and levy on property up tc Gl00.oo0. The prospect of bccom- ing fugitves from justice and liable 10 face legal difficulties whenever returning to their native land may give even oil magnates something tu worry about.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
Facts sandFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

II happens 10 us aH and soms day the world will read: "Batted for Ruth in the 9th."
 "Sauvo" describes a statesman who was merely slick before he got elected.
 Never he too nasty about saying an executive has disappeared. He may he still out at lunch.
 Well. if any town needed 3 great religious demonstration, it was Chi caEo.
 Al any rate there are fewer heat proslrations in towns where it is harder to get q drink.
 Amendments mean little Women voters in Pennsylyania didn't get an equal share with the men.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14

Nothing in this wonderful world i, quite as useless as a small boy seems 10 an older sister.
 Youll notice, however, that crim- inals never frame anybody except someone who has been herding with them.
 Seasonal speech: 'T tried 10 grab something for you, but the politi- clans controlled by capital wouldn't stand for it.
 The majority of the population is now in towns, if it isn't good golf weather.
 Evolution is blah. Look at new born babies. Not one in the lot has an unusually strong trigger finger
 Correct this sentence: Let's not stay the whole week. said the wife, this hotel is too awfully expeE- sivc."
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New Britain herald., 1926-07-14


 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 will receive a personal reply. Unl signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confdential-Edit
 Q, Has the Prince of Wales ever been in California
 4, Yes, in 1919, his ship touched at San Francisco where he made q short visit.
 @. How old fs Alberta Vaughn, the movie actress, and is she mar ricd?
 A. Miss Vaughn vas 20 years old the 27th of June Of this year She is not married
 c. How can white fur be cleans cd without removing il from coat collar?
 A. Make a thin paste by adding bcnzolinc to light carbonate of mag nesta, Cover the fur thoroughly with this, and hang out in the open 10 dry, then shake and brush it un- til the powder has been wholly re- moved. Be careful that none of the mixture gets on the material of the coat, and if it does brush il off im- mcdiately with a stiff brush.
 Q. What was George Washing tons tod,,e,'%, t,,,',
 @. Who made the plane for Washington, D. C..
 A. George Washington selected the site, and Major Pierre Charles LEnfant, French engineer who had served in the Continental army, drew plans tor the city.
 Q. When the flag is draped be- tween two windows, should the stars be on the left or right side W utH ldClHS tue lIdS
 A. When displayed either hori- zontally or vertically against wall or between two windows, the union of the flag should be uppcrmost and l at the right, which would be the ob- 1 servers left
 Q. What does "NIizpah" mean?
 A. Il is a Hebraw word and | means "The Lord watch l between me and thee when we are absent from another" Genesis | 31;49D
 Q. Is fish good food for brain workers?
 A. II has long been recognized that fish is especially good for brain workers. not because it contains special nutritiye qualities required by the brain. but on account of it's easy digestibiIity. It also has q high 1 value.
 Q. What is the meaning of the 1 name Blanche?
 A. White or fair.
 c. Is there q man eating tree?
 A. An interesting myth has long i been circulated concerning the eXis- | tence of a man eating tree. It is 10 be @ sacrifcial tree in i into which the most | beautiful maiden of the tribe, select ed every year, must climb, and be 1 by the pointed thorns and ! her blood mingled with the syrup of l
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
I'Iappcrs and Philosophers

My nine-ycar old son had been helping me make doughnuts. As he sampled one of the sugared products he looked up al me with a grin and remarked: "These are flap per doughnuts. aren't they?" How do you make that out?" asked.
 "BacauSe they are powdered!" was the quick response
 Mrs. Ruth C. Liscomb
New Britain herald., 1926-07-14
FLERS ON LONG HOP

Labourget. France. July 14 Upl - Captain Girier and Lieutenant Dor diIv took off at 5:90 o'clock thi morning for Omsk. Siberia. in , effort to break the nonstop straigh line flight record of 2.700 mile made by the Arrachart brothers Captain Girier's machine carried load of four tons.