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New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

be sent later.
 c. In the population of the United States Is the larger number over or under 20 years old?
 A. Roughly those over 10 eX- ceed those under that age by ap- proximately eleven million.
 Q. 6 Is 1t proper to use the term American" to designate citizen of the United States?
 A. American" in an exact sense would be used to identify people from both South and North America. In English idiom the term is properly used in reference to citizens Of the United States.
 c. Where was the Chariot Race In the movie Ben Hur" filmed :? When was the picture released and what did it cost?
 A. After three years of prepara- ton 1t was released December 30, 1925 No definite figures have been obtained but it is reported to have cost approximately sA00O,000 The chariot race was first filmed in the Circus Maxims in Rome, but was completely remade ip specially built set at Culver City, California.
 Q. What are the October evening stars?
 A. Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn.
 c. What was the first moving picture shown commercially?
 A. A serpentine dancer shown in Roster and Beals Music Hall, New York City, April 27, 1896
 Q. What was the per capita con- sumption of tobacco in the United States in 1925?
 A. e.95 pounds unsemmed leaf.
 Q. When did felt-making begin?
 A. It antedates the Christian era by many centuries and Is men, toned by the earliest writers. St. Clement, the patron saint of felt makers, is said to have padded his sandals with carded wool at the be- ginning of journey and found it transformed into cloth at the end. Probably felt was made long before the art Of spinning and weaving was discovered.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
AN UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE

The experience that 1befell Jo- seph Rapolavicn. of Bristol. during q return ride from Waterbury with
 his friend Frank Spielman the night before last was a queer one indeed. though one which we doubt he would care 10 have repeated. According to the statement Of Rapolavice his friend became in- censod over the fact that he was being returned from Waterbury in the car against his will. and stuck his foot through the windshield,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

If this tendency continues 1t may brood much good for the nation; and again. may not be as good as 1t looks on the surface. During a day when there were fewer college stu dents to be college graudate really amounted to something ap- preaching distinction. As things are now every Thomas, Richard and Hortense one meets has had a col lege training and it can scarcely be denied that many of them no longer regard the distinction as exceeding ly high. They ought to belong to an aristocracy Of the intellect, but sometimes one would scarcely sus- pect 1t.
 There are those who say 1t is be- coming increasingly harder 10 obtain employment upon the strength of higher education alone. There are so many in the field with this pre- requisite nowadays that the inexor- able law Of supply and demand af- fleets the situation.
 One prominent New York banking institution recently announced it would not insist that newcomers in it's organization should be college graduates; that 1t really preferred to catch them at a younger age and train them In the business, giving them a chance to add to their edu- cation as they were being trained. This is returning to the principles Of former day. It is barely possi- hle, Of course, that economic con- alterations had some weight in the decision, as college men sometimes place a decent value upon their services, even when filling their first jobs.
 No one with sense, Of course, would permit the larger number of college graduates In the field 10 act as a deterrent against acquiring a higher education. Only those who regard college as means to earning q greater income in later years will be modified with the circumstances. For good education Is its own re- ward. It was Shakespeare, we think, who remarked that a mans mind is his true kingdom. The fact that higher education Is being distributed to a larger extent than formerly means that more people are seeing the value Of this mental training; and in an age when complaint is rife regarding the moronistic ten dencies of the population it is good sign of the times.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

cutting an artery in his leg. Un- aware Of the happening Rapolsyice drove home while his companion slowly bled to death. being dead when he was taken out Of the car.
 There is no question but that the accident happened as the driver of the car described 1t. We can imagine his horror at finding the corpse which had been his com panion. Beyond everything else, Though, 1t was most unusual. Provi- dence moves in unexpected ways many times.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

is the guest of Mrs. R. J. Vance. It is her first trip to this state and she is delighted with the scenery.
 r. C.. Platt and Mrs. c. P. Mer- win have been elected to the f. nance committee of the New Brit ain Charity organization; c. J. Parker. F. w. Schultz, J. R. An drews and Mrs. NJ. J. Coholan are on the executive committee. Mrs. George Rapelye has been named chairman of the Friendly Visitors. The negotiations of Fred Beloin for the purchase of the Hotel Co., lumbia property were completed today, the transfer being made through the J. NJ. Brady agency. The transfer includes the Casino and is the largest that has taken place in New Britain in a number of years. Mir. Beloin Is the success
 full proprietor of a restaurant on the arcade and will enter the field , as a hotel man with considerable
 practical experience.
 The Connecticut Schoolmasters' club will hold it's annual banquet at the Hotel Hartford this evening. The members from this city are Superintendent Stuart, Principal Benedict, Principal White and i Principal Whipple.
 The Connecticut Co. has turned down the petition for a. flve-cent fare to Berlin center.
 The motormen and conductors , of the local trolley lines will be treated by the company to a spread at White Oak Saturday night. George Rapelye advertises B. &
 H. nickel lamps. large fount; regu- ! lar Rochester wick; giving a lot ot light. forss1.50.
 Pillsbury's best flour is advertised
 by NJ. D. Stanley for s460 a bar. rel and 50 cents a sack, spot cash
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
The World Champion Lawyer
By Jean NJ. JagnrS

by Jean Al. JaBerS
 Now, gentelmen of the jury--and I believe you are gentlemen. in spite of what the states attorney whis- pered to me a moment ago - he seems to think you crooks and idiots, but l know better. Well. gen. tlemen. 1t is true that the crime was cold blooded-terribly cold blooded. Think of my poor client with all that icy blood freezing in his veins chilling his very brain. Was the poor fellow responsible for his acts with his brain numbed by cold blood? l ask you,
 Tt Is true that he admitted that he was guilty! But that brute of a states attorney didn't let him finish, He meant to say that he was guilty Of being innocent.
 Tn fact, I think the state's attor- ney did the murder Himself! Play around with that for a while!"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
TELL ME NOT IN MOURNFUL
 NUMBERS

NUMBERS
 By Hugo L. Hover Malcolm Talcum Tootleffe Stabbed the maid with the carving
 knife; His mother murmured, Really. pet, Maids are very hard to get" Samuel Amiel Winslow Punk Was three years old when he first
 got drunk: Samuel" said his mother then. You've stained your blouse with
 wine again" Horace Maurice FloNingboWls Bored policemen full of holes; His mother called him from the
 street: Wash your hands, it's time to eat, '' A little tad whose character Is
 proper Would never kick his mother in the
 face, Or take a nasty battle axe and chop
 her. Unless. of course, she fails to keep
 her place. You must not pull, my little dears, The hairs from sleeping grandma s
 ears; Grave errors grow from little jokes As little acorns grow from oaks.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
More Truth Than Poetry?

A wedding was taking place in 6 little mining town out west
 A Chinese chef, standing before a cook house, was watching the wed- ding crowd going Into a small frame church and evidently enjoying the procession.
 Suddenly tourist approached the Chinaman and said: T suppose the girl in the white veil is the bride 2" The Chinaman looked at the tour ist, thought for a few minutes, and then said: "Yop."
 Whose the guy ih the white vest and sleeked hair?" asked the tourist further.
 After squinting his almond eyes, he replied: Him gloom"
 F, B. Mclean
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
LOSES SSO0. 900 SLIT

Boise, Idaho, Oct. l5 R - The Utah Cooper corporation lost its s5oo,o0o libel suit against Stewart Campbell, Idaho mine inspector. in federal court here last night
 The action was brought as the result of a letter and telegram sent to the Boston curb exchange by Campbell which led 10 the suspen- sion Of the corporations stock from the exchange.
 No witnesses were called by the defense. The jury deliberated three hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
FIRED FIRST GUN IN
 BUSTERS LAST STAND
Famous Indian Fighter and Police Official of Newton, Mass, Dies
 At S1 Years of Age

Newton, Mass, Oct. 15 Pl-The man who believed he fired the first and last shot in the Custer massacre on the Little Big Horn died at his home here last night.
 He was John Ryan, Civil War vet eran, and Sf years Of age. Ryan enlisted at the age of IS and fought in A engagements. He was a ser geant under Major Reno at Custer's last stand and. after the massacre, had charge Of the squad which bur jed the famous general and 45 other dead.
 One of his most cherished possess sions was an American flag which he wrested from an Indian on the battlefield. Ryan for number of years was a captain of police here. He had been retired.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
THE PI.EYED POST OFFICE

(Ezra Triplett, Postmaster Postmaster:-" this letter from?"
 l. M. Apop:-"That's my little boys handwriting. He's bright for q youngster, isn't he?" postmaster:-"De on what kinda youngster you mean. What does the kid say?"
 I. M. Apop:-"His 'uncle's been taking him out. Here's what he writes
 When I C D Zbra N IN
 NJ c n LEN 2:
 I'm A P s N F can B
 o love go 2 de zoon" CWhen see the zebra and lion And see he elephant, too, I'm happy as any one can be. Oh, love to so to the zoo" ,
 Harold c. Perley
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adVer. :. ti.ers with . strictly honest analSst or circulation. Our circulation statisocf ara h..ed upon th,s audit. This 'nsures protection ssainy. fraud Tn evspapef distribution fIsu,es to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Practical Papa.

I've found fine way to keep dom the consumption of gas in my coupe" said Mr. Fowler.
 "How's that?" asked Mir. Moore. "Well. when my son asks to use the car in the evening, I tell him he can If he'll take pretty girl to ride. When he does that he always parks somewhere instcod of driving" Frank H. Williams,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Didn't Want to Re Set On

Judge:-"You cant be excused from your duty without a good eX- cuse. What Is your reason for with drawing?"
 Little Juryman:--"See that 300- pound woman over there?" Judge;-"Yes; what of it?" Little Juryman:-"Somebody said she was going to sit on the jury"
 Elmer Lakestream.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
25 Fears Ago Today

(From Paper of That Date)
 Elijah Rogers has gone 10 Buff falo to superintend the fruit exhi- bit by the Connecticut Pomological society.
 Special train connections will be made for New Britain next Monday nig,t after the Yale bi-centennial at "''".
 Miss McMillan of Pittston, Pa,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

The Civic League searcheth for other worlds 10 conquer and is going 10 take steps to see that gasoline dealers do not give away any Of their gas to holders ot tickets with lucky numbers" thereon.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

It helps but little. Even If there is a kick in tread, as the experts say, you cant get it without the dough.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Some day nations will leave that presence of other wood up there.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

So much of the stuff in high brow" magazines would be merely stupid If it wasn't naughty.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Member of the Associated press.

NemNf or IHt NssD'FHfNH F's' The Associated Press b exclusively en- titled 10 the use for rs-puolicaion or all uews credited to It or not otherSe rredtted ,u this paper and also local new. published therein.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

That is, if it is so that they have been giving away gas under that plan. The moral umpires of the city are not sure that they have done so.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Good democrats are people who think ancestors are useful only to blame for inherited traits" that aren't desirable.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

The only profitable advertising medium ,n the City Circulation books and pTess room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Two things that helped to make cards unpopular were safety razors and spaghetti
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

If Mir, Coolidge really expects ever to make a living on that farm. this year would be q good time to put over nice fat relief measure.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Tn. Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotalings Newsstand. Times souare; schultz's Newsstands Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

About the easiest way to get training in the latest dance mo- tions is 10 turn over a bee hive.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

At any rate, the co-cds towns don't find it so difficult to get up a dance.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Fable: Once there was a man who thought his wfe's work harder than his
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

The final test of personality is to hold a barber's respect even though you shave yourself
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Now that mid-western judge has sentenced himself, we may yet hear 8 second looey bawlng himself out for not salutine buck
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

We wonder If a member would accept it if he happened to win it-- always providing, Of course. that the suspicion that some is being given away is correct.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
 7ua'NSh!Qb 'Nh
 MAxsoN h0HAu kpU
MAxsONm mHAu AQ0

Now's the Time to Get Them, Folks! Do your shopping early, give useful
 gifts this year
 Like comfortables of humor. and
 blankets of good cheer, Nothing's quite so welcome with the
 chilly days at hand, And don't forget the Fun Shop
 can supply 'em on demand.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
FactsondFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

One of the shorter names for an optical illusion is love"
 Commonest lie: Sorry; I'm broke myself"
 A conservative Is just a man born with a preference for a pipe.
 Note to Europe: The pound of flesh "Shylock" desires isn't jaw.
 Also, the proof Of the ca pitalistic system" is in the eating.
 Long term bonds are best. This is especially true of the bonds of matrimony.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

We ought 10 stamp out this prac- tice of the dealers, yes we ought 10, by all means.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Which indicates, at least, that none of the members have won any gas.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
Paid For?

Paid For? Professof-"In the year 25s B. C.. the Greeks had war with the Roman tribes,'
 Student-"How much does Greece owe the United States for that one ?'
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

"Who is my neighbor?" asked the man in Bible times. Speaking off hand. we should say anybody who needs q cup of -ugar.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

We never won any ourselves.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

Correct this sentence. Nobody ever will find out" said he to him. self, but I feel as much remorse as would if caught"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
IROOSEVE[TURGE
DRYLAW'S REPEAL
Says Emotions and Prop
uganda "Jammed Sumptu-
airy" Measure Through.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, September 21--
Intemperance of action against a
known evil has begotten many of
Americas gravest problems. Theodore
Roosevelt declared today at the tenth
annual convention of Exchange Clubs.
He cited agitation against the direct
primary and the adoption of the ma
tional prohibition amendment as in
stances.
1.-The resentment of the people" he
said, at the abuse of the primaries as
evidenced in Illinois and Pennsylvania
is tending to carry us back over the
road we have travelled to the re-es-
tablishment of the convention system
In other words, we sweep from one
mistake to another.
Perhaps an even more startling ex
ample of intemperance Of thought is
the righteous emotion that resulted in
the national prohibition amendment
and in the Volstead law. Our people
were shocked by the evils of intern
perance of the corner saloon. In
stead of approaching this matter in Il
careful way. we let our emotions get
the better of us.
Cites Political Methods.
1--WE placed in the National Consti
tuition q sumptuary law. through
which we undertook to say that, or
account of the evil actions of sdNle
we would ban the harmless pleasure
of ALL We damned the law through
by caucus, by propaganda, by e63ty
method known politically"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21

tate dealer, 1880 Nineteenth street.
and Mrs. Ono Melita Healy, 2S12
Thirteenth street. These two have
been involved in considerable litiga-
ton in the local courts. In 1924 Mrs.
Catherine E. Blundon filed suit
against her husband for limited d.
vorce. Blundon retaliated by suing
his wife for an absolute divorce,
naming a local real estate man as a
correspondent. Prior to the filing of
the suit by Mr.. Blundon this alleged
correspondent had caused Blundol,'s
arrest Oh charge of assault and had
sued him for SIS 900 damages for al
legged assault and battery, which
action was withdrawn December IS,
1924.
Chief Justice Mccoy granted Mrs.
Blundon a limited divorce from her
husband on March 20, 1923, and on
May 81 Mrs. BlundOn filed q suit
against Mrs Ono M. Healy for
$50 900 damages for alleged alienation
of her husbands affections. This suit
also was dismissed.
The ages of both Mr.. Blundon and
Mrs. Healy were given in the applica-
ton for the marriage license today as
At years old Both have been di-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
WIDESPREAD REFORMS DECLARED
VITAL TO END CRIME OF NATION
50 Suggestions Made for Changes in Pro-
cedure-National and State Legisla-
lures Urged to Take Action

failure of the defendant to take the
stand as witness.
! (25) Speed up trials.
(26) Establishment of a judiciary
| reserve who are to be available for
service as judges whenever the courts
| become cOngested.
| (27) Make it optional on the de
| PENDANT to have a trial by jury or by
| the judge alone.
! (2S) Allow the Judge to tell the
| jury his opinion of the facts as well
as of the law
(29) Enforce jury duty.
! 800 Limit the number of challenges
of talesmen By defense counsel.
(31) Permit more women to serve on
| juries in serious criminal cases.
Conviction by Five-sixths.
1927 Conviction by five-sixths vote
of the jury instead of by unanimous
vote.
1897 Provision that insanity plea be
made at time of arraignment. =
(34) Provision that when q plea of
insanity is made, the defendant be
placed in State hospital for 80 days
for observation by State allenlSts to
determine his sanity.
who may testify at trial. Permit nc
alienists hired by either defendant OF
prosecutor, but employ a State alien
ist, whose judgment will be more i'm
partial
1867 Judges to pass uniform, fixed
and commensurate sentences.
go Reform the appeals system
with a view to greater speed.
(3S) Attach a psychiatrist to every
prison for the treatment of reform
able criminals.
Sentences as Cures.
500 Make imprisonment a scientific
cure instead of a revengeful punish
ment; release a man when he seems
to be cured and not at the end of a
fixed sentence if at that time he is
sure to go back to criminal pursuits
Treat each case on it's individual mer
its and not by any hard and fast rule
or law.
(40) Abolish capital punishment as
ineffective.
QD Arrange for the proper after
care of released criminals to aid them
in keeping out of crime.
| (42) Segregate the feeble minded
who are dangerous both as possible
! u iiililltlio tIlIe I'OSSiDlC IJeti SHlS VI
| criminals.
| (43) Abolish communication and com
| pensation and make the sentence i'm
| posed by the judge mean what it says
Would Limit Pardons.
(4Q The prosecuting officer to be
notified of all hearings of parole
boards that he may appear, if he
! deems it wise, to insist on further de
! tention of the prisoner.
| 45) Limit executive clemency.
(46) Make immediate use of the Fed
raj law providing for the deporta
ton Of criminal aliens where the
States fail to cooperate with the
Federal power in sending away un
desirables.
| 4O Proper moral and religious edu
cation of youth.
| (48) Discourage hero-worship of Grim
| mails which is played up by some
movies and newspapers.
| 49) Expand social and welfare work
| to aid young people in keeping out Of
| the way Of crime, particularly in large
cities such as New York
(5O) Improve recreatiOnal facilities
to keep young people out of improper
resorts.
(Copyright. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
KLEIN MOURNS LOSSES.

BOSTON, September 81 R.-Bill
KLEIN, National League umpire, was
one of those who mourned losses in
the Miami hurricane disaster today.
"a year ago." he said, II was a
wealthy man and today I'm not
worth a nickel. if reports of the Miami
disaster are true. 1t looks like the
old man has got to start all over
again.
Every nickel 1 had was tied up in
Miami realty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
Men Buying Fewer Clothes

PHILApELPHIA. September q
Ldo}. American men are buying fewer
clothes because Of purchases of auto.
mobiles radios, oil-hurNins heaters
electric refrig"ratorS and what will
You have on the in>tallment plan, re
taN clothiers have been informed in
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21

Bells of Aberdovey" and Greeting to
Spring"
Rev. r. A. Castelman gave the in
vocation and Rev. U. S. Knox the
benediction. Following the exercises
the building was thrown open for in
spection and patrons we're introduced
to the new principal, Miss Hobbs, and
her staff of teachers.
A three-year high school will be
maintained in the former Jefferson
building this year, and by another
year the board expects to have a COM
plete four-year course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
A Pioneer Teacher.

Representative Moore said his father
was the first superintendent of Fair
fax County and he was one of the first
teachers.
The Music Study Club, under direc-
ton Of c. N. McGroarty, gave the fol-
lowing selections: Come Where the
Lilies Bloom; 1.-The Old Road; 1.-THE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
College Loses 100000 by Fire

PORTLAND. Greg, September O.
CR.-Fire this morning destroyed
eight buildings at Mount Angel Col
lege, at st. Benedict, Greg, with an
estimated loss of 100000. The fire
originated from the explosion OF a
gasoline tank in the college garage
All of the 200 students escaped,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-21
Collection of Bail Forfeits.

(oD Collection of all bail forfeits
promptly.
(22) Increases in the forces of the
district attorneys office where needed
(23l Allow trials to be brought on
the basis of information supplied by
the district attorney instead of on an
indictment.
(24) Give the district attorney the
right to comment to the Jury on the