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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Q. What play was being given at Ford's theater in Washington on the night President Lincoln was shot?
 A. Our American Cousin" by Tom Taylor
 Q. Why is it that nearly all of the continents terminate in a point at their southern end?
 A. That is one of the unsolved mysteries of the world. The shape end location of continents is deter mined by the fact that the material of the crust below them is lighter than the material of the crust be- low the ocean, but scientists have tried in vain to discover the reason for that phenomenon.
 c. What was "The Dark Day" in the history of New England?
 A. On May 19, 17S0 a remark able and unexplained darkness 'eN- tended over all of New England. 1t is thought that the darkness may have been due to forest fires, but there is no certainty as to the cause.
 Q. From what was the photoplay "The Governors Lady, taken?
 A. It was taken from a stage play by the same namc written by David BeIasco.
 Q. When were psychological tests first introduced?
 A. The first psychological measurements of differences in in- dividuals were published forty years ago by Dr. J. NJ. Cattell, as a result of his experiments at Johns Hop kins university and the University of Leipzig. Dr. Cattell described set of tests which measured general intelligence and also reported a way of measuring exactly the time taken by different individuals to react to various signals and situations.
 Q. Can you give me some Indian names for mountain bungalow that would be appropriate?
 A. Any of the following might be good: Assandawi, place of sum- shine: Tapawingo, place of joy; Ka- tinonkwat, hearts desire; Wasabi- nang, outlook; Wakitatina, on the hilltop; Anwebewin, place of rest.
 Q. How many presidents of the United States have read their an- nual messages to congress in per son?
 A. George Washington, John Adams and Woodrow Wilson.
 c. Does sawdust enrich or fer tiIize the soil?
 A. No. sawdust is not fer tilizer, and harms rather than helps the soil. If sawdust can be burned, however. the ashes may be used with benefit
 Q. Has the state of Virginia paid state bonus to men who fought in the World war?
 A. No.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
Observation On Tie Weather

Washington, May 20.-Forccast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Friday, cooler tonight, slowly rising temperature in in terior Friday, fresh west and north west winds diminishing and becOm- ing variable Friday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and somewhat cooler tonight, warmer in north and central DOT tions: Friday increasing cloudiness with rising temperature; diminishing northwest winds becoming northeast and north Friday.
 Conditions: Pressure is low over northern New England and the East Gulf coast. Showers were quite general from the lower Mississippi valley northeastward over the Ap- palachian districts 10 the lower lake region. middle Atlantic states and New England. A ridge of high
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
25 Fears Ago Today

A meeting of the striking ma chinists will be held in Hadley's hall this evening when they will be ad- dressed by l.. E. Thomas. president of the International Pattern Makers union. If the pattern makers can be formed into a union, they may back up the machinists. It was announc- ed that two more would leave P. < r. Corbin today. A man was ln- duced 10 return to Landcrs, Frary SS Clark, but he was interviewed by the strikers and is again one of them. It is said that several de- partments in various factories are shutting down because machines have broken and there is no one to repair them. The factories have not as yet answered the notice of the strikers but the latter are still con- fdent of ultimate success.
 The committee appointed by the common council to investigate the city collectors books met last night and decided 10 have an auditor go over the books. In the meantime people are asked not 10 pay any moro taxes, A shortage of $4,OOO is feared.
 Frank l.. Wilcox has sold a lot on Fremont street to John Skritul- sky.
 Complaint was made 10 Chief Rawlings today that a band of gyp- sies were encanped on the Shuttle Meadow road. He made trip out there but found they had gone
 The attempt to organize the bar bers is a failure. Some of them want to close at o'clock and others don't There is the whole situation in a kernel.
 The Protectoscope pictures shown at the Y. NJ. C. A. last evening were the best yet exhibited here. The obfectionable vibration is almost eliminated. The films were cleaner and freer of holes and so less try ing on the eyes. There were many fine subjects. including the queen S funeral. McKinley's inauguration and a submarine view at sea. Be- tween the films there were magical stunts and musical bells.
 A battalion street guard and riot drill was held by the local National Guard companies last evening. One feature noticed was that three Of inc men are among the striking ma chinists: Adjutant Cosgrove Of Pope's. Sergeant Major Latham of Russell & Erwin's, and Captain Griswold of Landers, Frary X Clark's.
 Commander William F. Latham Of Stanley Post G. A. R., has issued his orders for Memorial Day.
 Chunks of q breezy conversation floated out of the mayors office to- day. The mayor was heard to say: Ask mo q civil question and you will get a civil answer" Alderman Curtis said. "I don't give a darn for you" and the mayor replied, Nor [ for "ou," City Clerk Thompson was shorked.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
OUR STILL BOOMING
 BUILDING BOOM

Those who thought the building boom in the city was nearly down and out have had opportunity to change their minds the past few days. Scarcely had the reverbera- tions ceased after it became known that 700 building operations were under way within the city than along came the additional infor- nation that permits for the three largest building operations of the year had been obtained ,totalling more than $1,OOO,0O0.
 Some day the building boom may cease booming. but not for awhile. One sees, hears and reads about new buildings on every hand; scarcely a street escapes the noise of the hammer or is free of the temporary annoyances caused by contractors trucks and piles of building material. And three of the most impressive large projects are still to materiaIze - a bank. thea ter building - in addition 10 an- other theater under construction and factory buildings.
 The city Is slow about making street extensions; slow about &C., cepting 157 streets not yet ap- proved and the 54 pocket streets under a similar circumstance; but private interests are not so slow.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
PNIIMONIA

Death Of W. T.. D. Stokes. tho multi-millionairo hotel owner, who has been much in the public eye within recent years. but not through his business deals. again emphasizes the harvest of pncu- mon.a. When a man drops dead from heart failure there is an en- gnnIering of dread in others and the belief is widely held that dis eases of the heart make for more fatalities than any other single ail- ment. But the truth is otherwise. Pneumonia is the scourre that does the most damage, the doctors say; and the toll of pneumonia among prominent men the past half year or so quite proves the conton- ton.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
MAYOR WELD SOU NDS
 HIS FIRST TOCSIN

The first annual message of Mayor Weld does not suffer be- cause tho new executive has been in o0ice only a short time. He cites himself as being appalled, at inc number of problems facing the city; hut mayors have been in this state from time immomorahle and probably will continue 10 labor un- der tho dead weight of civic diff faculties which pile up year after year These grow with the city and it is the duty of our civic servants to grapple with and conquer at least one at a time. Under favorable circumstances greater speed can be registered. The present mayor gives the impression he is mixing caution with determination and that there
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
WARES NOMINATION IN PENNSYLVANIA

Congressman William s. Ware, who won the three-cornered con- test for the Republican senatorial nomination in Pennsylvania, does not claim to be a polished, erudite, academical college professor. That is so because he doesn't come un- der this category. He has been a contractor -- a political contractor who with his late brother got rich by playing the game" in Philadel- phia. He has been a political boss of rare dimensions and won the nomination because he still holds the bulk of the vote In Philadel- phia in the palm of his hand.
 Senator George Wharton Pepper, conceded as the Mellon candidate and the man favored by the ad- ministration in Washington, is man of the direct opposite type. He has been what is known as a distinguished senator" the type of gentleman the upper house is sup posed to harbor. He no doubt would have been able to defeat Ware had Governor Pinchot, radi- cal dry. been satisfied to keep his hands out of the fracas. The Pep per and Pinchot vote combined was considerably in excess of that given Ware, The latter is for modi- fication of the dry law; Pepper and Pinchot for the status quo. From this it is self-evident that the "wets" did not carry the state so far as the casting of votes is con- cerned, although they will get an anti prohibition senator into Wash ington. Considering the fact that William E. Wilson, former secre- tary of labor in the Wilson cabinet, who ran for the senatorial nomina- ton on the Democratic ticket, also is for prohibition and was unop- posed at the polls, it is clear the prohibition vote at the Pennsyl- vania primaries was decidedly in excess Of the contrary vote. The anti-Volstead Ware won the Re publican nomination and doubtless will be sent to the Senate because the drys were divided, This doesn't often happen; usually 1t is the vets who are divided.
 The Pepper-Mellon-Coolidge com bination received severe blow through the nomination of Ware. The latter, when elected, may Support Coolidge" perfunctorily; but he certainly will not offer any such support on questions inyolv- ing Republican espousal of the prohibition issue.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

Conducted By Gertrude, Jr.) Fletcher: "Evangeline, stop making that noise-wat are you doing?" Evan Less: ''Jest breething." Fletcher: Well stop it and recite 'jaguar'.' D Evan Less: "'Yes you have money nom sed to
 pop, so don't go and tell me fib or I'll Go home to mother-drink up this
 wine, Cawse wen you've a jaguar liberal |"
 Seth Rosstone. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

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 personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are conhdential-Edit
 Q. When will the next eclipse of the sun be visible in the United States?
 A. The next eclipse of the sun will be partial one Gin the L. S.) visible as partial west of a line drawn from Montana to Georgia, oc- curing late in the afternoon of July 9; at Nit. Wilson. California, one third of the suns diameter will be covered and the eclipse will last from 3:25 D. m. to 5:20 p. m. Paci- fic standard time.
 Q. Please give the sex and the date and place of birth of Zane Grey?
 A. Zane Grey is 8 man, born at Zanesville, Ohio, January 31, 1875.
 Q. Who was Joaquin Miller?
 A. An American poet born in 1n- diana in 1S41. He became a miner in California, fought in the Indian wars, was an express messenger, practiced law in Oregon, edited paper that was suppressed for dis loyalty, was Washington journalist and in 1887 settled in California as fruit grower. He died in 1913. His real name was Cincinnatus Heine Miller.
 c. Who governs Arabia?
 A. Arabia is held under q man. date of the league of nations by Great Britain. The organization of the native states is to be developed under British auspices, the princi- pal native rulers (the king Of the Hciaz and Inman of Yemen) being subsidized on the condition that they maintain internal peace and place the control of foreign affairs in the hands of British advisers.
 Q. Was there another boxer by the name of Jack Dempsey besides the one now living?
 A. Yes. Jack Dempsey was the famous Brooklyn Nonpareil, and was born December 15, 1862 at County Kildare, Ireland. He was five feet eight inches tall and weighed 150 pounds. He was one of the greatest middleweights in box ing history. and held the worlds title from 1884 to 1891. He died November 1. 1895 at Portland, Ore gon. where he is buried.
 Q. How can I get letter to man in the United States navy whose whereabouts I do not know?
 A. Address a letter to him. (giv- ing his full name) "Care of Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington. D. C." and write "Please Forward" on the envelope.
 Q. Do invitations to graduations necessarily call for a gift?
 A. No. The invitation is merely thoughtful mark of respect on the part of the sender. It would be courteous, however, to send a card or a note of reorganization. In the case of very intimate friend a gift would be appreciated.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Nothing as ugly as a knee can be very naughty.
 It may work out all right. More pacts, less tax.
 There is a Destiny that shapes our ends. Chance shapes our lenders.
 Life sentence: That interval be- tween conviction and the arrival of the pardon.
 All work and no play gives the others a little more elbow room on the golf courses.
 You won't be so seasicE if youll eat nothing the first few days. And your net loss will be no greater.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

pressure overlies the Ohio valley and extends southwestward to Texas Temperatures are lower in the upper lake region and snow is falling in tthe upper peninsula of Michigan with heavy frosts in the lower peninsula. The pressure is r ia ; lively low over the plains states and the Rocky mountains and high
 the Pacific coast.
 Temperatures are rising in |. central Rocky mountains and plais states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinii partly cloudy weather and mol much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
Rlfflans Break Through
 Spanish Lines at Tetuar

Madrid, May 20 P}-While the spanish troops cut deeply into the
 Riffian front in the Alhucemas and Melllla sectors on the Morocca9 front in the recent fighting, the t"ibesmen broke through the Span iSh lines before Tetuan, the seat of spanish general headquarters. This information is contained in an off cial statement issued by the war de- paTtment today. It adds, however. that Spanish endorsements have restored the situation by repulsing the invaders with heavy losses.
 General Sanjurio, the Spanish commander-in-chiof. gives the Riff fan losses as 76 killed and 23 men made prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
THE LAND OF THE SECOND
 HAND

GA Modern American Folk Song)
 By Arthur L. Lippmann Sing ho! for the tiny germ-holes,
 Sing hey. for the tricked-up trash, For many mouldy wormholes
 Will attract the suckers cash! The onslaught of the weevil
 And the nibbling of the mice Make new things mediaeval
 So they'll fetch a fancy price. Remove the shiny varnish
 From an inexpensive desk, Inject synthetic tarnish
 Next, to make it picturesque. Then hack it with hatchet,
 Make the joints and corners creak, And scratch it up and patch it up Result: rare antique! Hooray for the Queen Anne" tables, The "Thirteenth Century" chairs, The antique sellers fables.
 The farmer -millionaires. You married folk and single
 Success knocks at your gate; Hang out this magic shingle:
 Antiques Made While You Wait"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
LITTLE GIRL DROWNED

North Hanson. Mass. May 20 P}- The body of Ida Belle Vigneault, 8 years old, was found in mill brook here yesterday. The child was last seen throwing stones into an old mill pond 500 feet away. Police be- lieve sbe fell into the pond and was swept over the dam and through a. mill race before her body caught on a bush in the stream.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

70, It's Maytime, It's Maytime~ This month Is famed for "sun
 showers;
 Well now that it is here, Folks, With mirth showers and sun showers. Let's freshen up our cheer, Folks!
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Pilsudski now claims he has "saved" Poland. But General Hal Ter seems intent upon saving the country from Pilsudski. who in his battle against the graft he says de- moraIized public officials, is reor- ganizing the war department.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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Friend: "They say your late hus- band passed away as quiet and na- tural as could be-"
 Widow; "Yes; just like he was drunk"
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

A few years ago Boston thought Of having Sesqui-Centennial ex- position. but backed down at the cost. The Hub prefers 10 spend its money in widening streets.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

The Herald Is on safe daily in New York at HotalinBs Newsstand. Times squars; sehultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central &zpd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Whatsoever your hands find to do, do with all your might. It is good doctrine, but hard on spanked kids.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Australia plans a campaign to in- duce immigrants to go there, and to help them settle on the land after their arrival.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

You don't really need a great vo- cabulary, anyway, unless q tire blows when your jack is at home.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

You can't blame Egypt much. Her neck shows where many an- other outsider gave her something.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

A few years ago it was hard to get one hroadcasting station; now you get a dozen at a time.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

A woman culinary expert says mans favorite dish is rice pudding. What about soft soap?
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and cress room always open to advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Historians will know that Ameri- cans were first to fly over the Pole. They doubtless dropped a few "gs,"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
Why Doyle's Shirt Sbr7,nk

Doyle: I'm about ready for my bath. Is the tub ready?" Mrs Doyle: "In just a minute, dear. Keep your shirt on."
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

The proper study of man is the way he acts when you ask him for a match.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

At last there's such thing as carrying coals to Newcastle, if you don't care what happens to your ribs.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Who's yer favorite author, Dusty?"
 T ain't got none! I hates the wimmen an rithmatick burns me up."
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Middle age has you at last if you had rather forego a thrill than take for 1t afterWard.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

London police are queer. They don't arrest those On the unpopular side unless they happen to deserve arrest.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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VDUHUWOVJU I9y JUUyJ Teacher:
 "Our dear principal has the flu and a dislocated hip and two broken legs, so he can't get in for a few minutes. Meanwhile Tua will start proceedings with 'dandruff'." Tua Clock: There was a young man from Wuff-
 Nuff, Who peppered his parrot with snuff. The birdie kerchooed
 And remarked. I'm no prude But I'm thinking that you're too
 dandruff'"
 Alfred Lief.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Mothers day comes on Sunday al- ways. Fathers, perhaps, is Friday along with the other poor fish.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-20
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

Having worked the boys way through college dads next move will be 10 give the lad a place in the office and do his work. Correct this sentence: ''I said no to the peddler," remarked the stout lady. and he left without another word"
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-20

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