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Evening star., 1926-05-20

suit was electric. Car owners f1ocked to the
lmps Newspapers commended the move edi-
The Tydol advertising won coveted adver-
ize. The gasoline bootleggers were first resent
dismayed, finally defeated
New York City gets clean, genuine high quail
and knows it.
Dealers demand sealed pumps
The effects Of the sealed pump campaign
were far reaching. From other cities where
there was not even suspicion of gasoline sub
stituton, came the demand of dealers and car
owners for the sealed pump They wanted
Tydol quality given the additional protection
Of the sealed pump. They wanted to be sure
that substitution never could affect Tydol.
The sealed pump now introduced
in this section
And SO the sealed Tydol pump is being in
troduced in this locality. It is, we believe, the
most effective step ever taken to protect the
motorist by safeguarding the high quality of a
gasoline The Tydol dealers in this vicinity have
Evening star., 1926-05-20

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Evening star., 1926-05-20
The Most Thrilling Sto1
i'm Gasoline History

THE fail Of 1925 found New York City flooded with
bootleg gasoline" This was cheap, third-rate stuff
which dishonest distributors unloaded on the public
through pumps which bore the trademarks of we'll
known, high quality gasolines Car never knew
until too late whether not they actually got the
gasoline they paid for at the pump
Honest dealers were hard bitten by this malicious
competition Motorists became cynical about all gas
olnes and doubted the merits of any The situation
intolerable.
Then Tide Water decided drastic STEP step that
took infinite courage in the face of the circumstances
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Newspapers Too Much
 Given to SensatiOnallsm

Jrrbana, H., Oct. p-The lora bishop of London sees "an unusual opportunity for the younger genera ton in America 10 improve its Jour nalistic standards through the blot- ting out of sensationalism in It's newspapers
 "I have not seen since l arrived in America (. newspaper that comes up 10 the standards of the London Times" he said today. sensation alism is a blotch on the character or sincere journalism
 The distinguished visitor Wno Addressed several gatherings Of nni- yersity of Illinois students, charac- terized co-education of large num- hers of men and women in Amerl- can universities as "a great cxperl- nont" that will be "a colossal fall urc unless Christianity pervades the minds of all students"
 The bishop pointed 10 the worid u,ar as inc outstanding force during that last quarter of century that had tended to promote spirit ot ,nternationalism between the Enro- nean continent and America ana emphasized the importance of d sound relationship between the Trnited States and Great Britain
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
VACCINATION LAW NOT
 IGNORED IN THIS CITY
New Britain Not Affected by Su- perior Court Ruling, Supt.
 Holmes Says.

The test cases which were tried before Judge John w. Banks of the superior court relative 10 the com pulsory vaccination of school chill dren in the superior court of errors yesterday afternoon in which Ever cit Emmons and John Mallett of Unionville were found not guilty did not affect New Britain it was learn ed from Supt s. H. Holmes who said that there were no children In this city who were out of school because of the vaccination law.
 The judge found that the children were being sent 10 school daily but were not admitted. The judge held that Emmons and Mallett could not be punished for failure to have their children vaccinated. because the statute is not punitive. If the state intended a fine under this statute, it would have said so, the judge de- clared.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn said he had the feeling that the court would reach the decision it had, but because of the interest of educational bodies, he might like later to ask permission of the court to appeal to supreme court. The matter was ono for further legisla- ton said the states attorney.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
M0UNTA|NEERS OF
 SOUTH ON VISIT
Carolina Business Mems Body
 Stops Off at Hartford

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 6 lP(-Bear- made homespun as evidence of friendship one hundred and thirty western North Caroinians are com pleting a tour of the northeastern states and eastern Canada. A lux uriously appointed special train, the Hand Of the sky speciar' is the travelling home from which these southerners have. viewed the beau ties of the north country since leav- ing their mountain homeland on September 2S.
 The North Carolinians are on a mission Of good will, this being the third tour of it's kind sponsored by the Asheville, N. C., chamber of commerce. The party includes among it's notables Colonel Thorn well Haynes. known for his seven- teen years in the diplomatic service of the United States; Helen Topping Miller one of the south's foremost short story writers; Dr. C. F. Brooks, president of the North Carolina state college; r. Roger Miller, man. ager of the Asheville Chamber Of Commerce: Holmes Bryson, presi- dent of that organization, and J. G. Stikeleather, a member of the North Carolina state highway commission.
 Homespun suits, hand woven, by the mountaineers of Western North Carolina are being presented to the mayors of cities and governors Of states on the itinerary. Cities visit cd thus far include Harrisburg, Pa, Buffalo and Niagara Falls, x. f.; Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Mon- treal and Quebec, Canada; Portland Mianc: Boston, Mass, and Hartford
 The special train will leave Hart ford for New York arriviLg there at seven o'clock. Philadelphia is the last city to be visited on the tour. Mayor James Walker and Cover nor Al Smith, of New York. will be presented with suits of homespun as will also the mayor of Philadelphia Native Carolina gems are being pre- sented to other prominent men Tn the cities visited.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
TURN DOWN ELECTRICIAN
 AFTER REVIEW OF EXAM
Building Department officials Re- fuse to Grant License to Spauld-
 ing on Appeal to Mayor

Protest was made 10 Mayor Weld today by s. Y. Spaulding of 4 Lyon street, an electrician who failed to receive a passing mark in last months examinations, and follow ing a review this afternoon it was indicated that license will not issue.
 The protesting electrician made his appeal to the mayor through W. Spaulding Warner. councilman from the third ward,
 The test papers were called for this week by Councilman Warner and after making q comparison of the replies given with those mem toned in the code book, he notified the mayor of hls p;vtest.
 ,ayor Weld today asked the ex- amining committee 10 review Spaulding's papers and, if an error has been found. 10 issue a license.
 A passing mark of 70 necessitat- ing correct replies to 14 of the 20 questions asked, is required to attain passing mark.
 Inspector C. J. Curtin and T. W. Hnchliffe and Joseph P. Barry went over Spaulding's papers this after noon and declared they saw no req son for changing the 65 1-2 mark given him on the first examination.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
CITY PARKS VALUE
 PUT AT S2,275,000
Gan Of S2,17l,44S in Appraisal
 in Half Century

If the municipal corporation of the City of New Britain were to liquidate today and dispose of park holdings acquired in the past half century, profit of s2,171,44S on a total of approximately s103,552 would be realized, figures mads public by the park department show. The total valuation of parks is placed at s2,275,000.
 Walnut Hill park, a, go acre tract was acquired in 1869 at cost of s35,000 and is now estimated to be worth s900,O00; Stanley Quarter park, with Al acres, was purchas- ed in 1914 and 1921 for s27,0oo, and is now worth SS00,000; Willow Brook park, with 9S acres, purchas- ed in 1917 and 1921 for s41,552.50 is now valued at s205,000; and 1l small parks and triangles for which nothing was made in most instances, and very little in others, are now worth sS70,00o, the department re- ports.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Lady Astor Says She
 Still Backs Prohibition

New York, Oct. R) - Lady Nancy Astor American born mem- Der of the British parliament, ex- pressed her opinions on a variety of topics before sailing for England on the liner Aquitania today, almost a month after her husband and chil- dren had returned home.
 Queen Marie of Rumania, who is now on her way to this country, uas characterized by Lady Astor as tho woman who has the greatest world war record" She praised the queens courageous character.
 Regarding prohibition, of which she is a staunch supporter Lady Astor said it was nonsense" to maintain there Is more drinking in the United States now than before prohibition. She denounced Ameri- cans who misrepresented the prohi- bition conditions of their country while visiting in England.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Disapproyes of Price
 Truck Brings and Sues

Stanley Jaksina of Broad street has brought suit for s4o0 against the Moves Buick company Of East Hartford, alleging that the defend- ant sold the plaintiffs truck for s10o which was not a high enough price, in the plaintiffs opinion.
 The defendant took the truck and agreed to sell 1t and turn over the money to the plaintiff, who was to have it apply on the price of a new truck. The defendant reported an offer of S25o for the old truck, which the plaintiff refused, accord ing to the allegation. Later, the de- fendant notified the plaintiff of the sale for s100
 Attorney Lawrence !. Colon issued the writ, which is returnable in the city court The papers were served by Deputy Sheriff Comstock of Hart ford
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
SUPREME COURT HEARINGS TODAY
Three Cases Are Argued Before
 Connecticut Bench

Hartford, Oct. 6 P)-Three cases errors today, the first being the Old Saybrook election dispute of Austin H. Deny and Frank s. Pratt, candi- dates for first selectman.
 The appeal to the court today was based on S3 disputed ballots.
 State Highway Commissioner John A. Mcdonald appealed from the judgment of s25,0oo damages given by Judge Edwin c. Dickinson to Miss Clarissa A. Horton of Windsor Locks a school teacher, injured in an auto mobile accident April 2S, 1924. The car slid backward down an unpro- tected embankment at School and South Main streets. The highway de- partment never had maintained q fence at that, point. The appeal is from the courts finding of facts and in over ruling the defendant high way commissioners claim of law.
 John Carlson of Hartford appeals from the foreclosure of a judgment lien In the superior court for s5,- 145.85 given to Mrs Catherine Halli- gan of Bridgeport. He claims the trial court erred in holding the judg- ment lien to he valid and in deciding that in the original action of tort the hearing in damages should be 10 court rather than 10 jury. Carlson's automobile ran into James Halligan in 1925. Halligan sued for damages in the common pleas court, but Carl son disregardcd the suit. claiming he had paid a fine of s25 In the po- lice court. Before the damage ac- tion was tried, Halligan died.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Agreement Reached on
 Disputed Estate Value

Due to the fact that an agrec- ment was reached between the law yers and a representative Of the state tax commissioners office, the scheduled hearing in probate court yesterday afternoon relative to the petition for rcadjustment of the appraisal of the estate of Rudolph Simons of New York was not held.
 The petition was brought by Mrs. Martha Simons of New York, ad- ministratriX of the estate through Michael A. Sexton. The petitioner claimed that the appraisal of the estate at s571,0O by H. Y. Camp and w. G. Dunn was too high. Ar mold Gross New York lawyer, rep resented the Simons estate in court and the petition was opposed by Mir Knapp from the state tax com- lmissioner's office. w. l.. Hatch and Frank M. Zimmerman were in court to give testimony on the appraisal. upon the petitioners request. Until the stipulations have been filed in court the nature of the agreement will not be known.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Derby Business Man Is
 In Critical Condition

Derby, Oct. Pl-George E. Bar Der, one of this city's most prom inent business men, is critically ill at his home, 91 Atwer avenue, today with septic pneumonia. Reports from the bedside at noon said that while his condition was very grave there was some slight hope of ulti- mate recovery in the opinion of the attending physician. Mir. Barber is a member of the large dry goods firm Of the Derby Savings bank and Star Pin company.
 His illness began with septic sore throat about week ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
HERALD ID HOLD
 AIRPLANE EXHIBIT
(Continued from First Page)

pilots of the air service. krant Is a native of Sweden. No one can say what he has been in the past nor what his previous station in life might have been. He merely walk ed onto the flying field one day sev- eral years ago and demanded a chance to walk on the wings of an airplane The chance was accorded him rather reluctantly, and without previous experience he performed in a manner which earned him columns Of publicity in one of the largest newspa pers in the country. Since then he has been recognized as the most daring. most startling aerial performer in the world. He will give exhibitions of wing walking and aerial acrohatics on each day of the exhibition.
 Promptly at noon on Tuesday, October l2th, the ships of the Gates Flying Circus will stage an aerial parade oyer tho office of the Herald
 They will Ny at a certain fixed height, and 10 the first five persons who nearest guess the height at which the ships are flying, a ticket will he given calling for a free ride on the day of issuance with these famous pilots SIS tho guest of the Herald. The Herald will assume no responsibility for those who fly as Herald guests or as patrons Of the "cirrus." Those who wish the thrill Of a ride must do so at their own risk
 Thousands of persons in New Britain and surrounding territory will be given opportunity to fly for the first time, as the organization will carry passengers for nominal charge.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Michigan Game Wardens
 Are Believed Murdered

Marquette, Mich, Oct. CP)-A blood spattered rowboat found yes terday on the shores of the Pickerel lake gave searchers their first definite clue as to the possible fate of Arvid Erickson and Emil Skog- lund, game wardens missing since last Wednesday.
 It Is the belief of officers that the wardens were slain and their bodies thrown into the lake by hunters they apprehended for game law viola tions
 Skoglund's automobile was found near Gwinn, $50 miles from the ter ritory they were presumed to have been patrolling when they disap- peared. Blood was found a few feet from the abandoned car.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
POLICE HUNT FAKE NURSE

New Haven, Oct. 6.-Police today were looking for young woman who, posing as nurse, offered a certified check in a shoe store in payment of a bill claiming it was given her as compensation. The check was returned today with mo- tice that certification was not genu- inc. The police learned that a similar attractive young woman had passed like checks in Hartford, Bridgeport and Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
American Writing Paper
 Co. Is Reorganized

New York. Oct. 6.-tPl- Federal Judge Augustus N. Hand today ap- proved the reorganization plan of tho American Writing Paper com pany, in receivership since last July 29, and authorizsd Sydney l.. Will son, special master, to carry out the sale of the company's assets.
 There was no opposition to the plan, which provides for capitaliza- tion consisting of $5,5oO,O0O in first mortgage per cent gold bonds: s1,0O0,O0 in serial per cent gold notes: 9o,oOO shares, par value s100,. or preferred stock, paying ' DOT cent dividends, which will be cumulative after January 1, 1929, and 10000 shares of common stock of no par value.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds have been filed for record as follows:
 Menas Chernoff to Emile and Emil Haleks, property on Columbia street; Thomas s. Zocco 10 Donald E. Leavitt, property on Lyons street; Joseph NJ. Zult to Wladys- law and Helen Wroblewski, property on Miller street; Andro Kochanow- ski to Michael and Mary Abruce- wicz property on Union street: Adolph Fucker and wife to George J. Fritz and wife, property on Greenwood street; John A. and Tillie c. Kallberg, property to Ber- nard F. Clark on Queen street: Louie S. Jones and Ossian $. Ben nett to c. w, Buckey, property on Dover road; Martin Holfelder to Mario Cianci, property on Vance street.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
he distance Of shipment was the

the distance Of shipment was the same.
 Charles O'Neill, secretary of the Central Pennsylvania Coal Opera tors association of Altoona, Pa, de- clared the present freight rates were discriminatory against the bitumin- ous operators in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
 Today's hearing was continual ton of one held last June in Atlan- tic City, which was adjourned at the request of the Central Pennsylvania operators who asked time to pre- pare data.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Dr. Meikeljohn Rebukes
 Those Who Think Badly

St. Paul, Minn., Oct. P,-Hail- ing democracy as "a delusion, a gospel, a venture" pr. Alexander Meikeljohn, University Of Wisconsin professor criticised bad thinking as treason In an address here last night
 Democracy, self-evident fall ure." he said, treats people as if they were intelligent, kind. pure, high, generous and sweet, when they are nothing of the sort"
 Advocating education, he assert ed: If you can educate them you'll have a democracy"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Anti-Masking Law in
 Michigan Is Tested

Owosso, Mich. Oct. 6 Pl-A test of Michigan's anti-masking law was forecast today when E. C. White herse, chief of police applied for a warrant charging George E. Carr, grand dragon of the Ku Klux Kan In Michigan. with violating the sta ute. The application was referred to Prosecuting Attorney L. F. Miner.
 Klan leaders declare their organ ization Is exempt from the law which does not apply to religious or natriotic bodies.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
m pIGEIOW DIES

Boston, Oct, tP-Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow well known Bos- ton physician for more than half a century. art connoisseur, author, and lifelong friend of the late Sena- tor Henry Cabot Lodge, died here today. He was 76 years old.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
FOUR CONNECTS ESCAPE

Thomaston Me. Oct. 6. P-- Search for four convicts who es- capped from state prison last night, after beating Patrick Sanfey. the solitary guard. into a state of in sensibility continued today. The convicts were James J. Conlon, Roy F.. Dodway. Edward Rasmussen and Charles Egan.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
REFvrsEs TO SHOW LICENSE

Kenneth Futile of 259 Main street complained to the police that an automobile truck backed into his car on Newington avenue at II o'clock this forenoon and scratched the fender. The driver refused to show his license, according to the complaint.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
HEARING ON RATES.
Bitumlnous Charges From Penn
 and Marylond Questioned.

New York. Oct. tPt-The inter state commerce commission at it's re- opened hearing today on bituminous freight rates was told that rates of soft coal from the Pennsylvania and Maryland mines were higher than on coal shipped from the West Nir- ginia and Kentucky flleds, although
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
CURTIN FILES REPORT

Electrical Inspector C. J. Curtin issued 14a permits and made 225 inspections during the month of September, his report for that month shows. Included was work in Ill new elements while fl old buildings were modernized with electrical equipment.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
MRS. SrETSON ELIMINATED

Philadelphia, Oct. 6 Pl-Mrs. C.. Henry Stetson who won the women's national golf championship last week, today was eliminated from the Berthellyn cup tournament at the Huntingdo'HTalley Country club by Edith Outer of Reading, Pa, 3 and 2 to play.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
CASADA-U. S. PLEDGE

Montreal, Oct, CP,- - Military leaders of Canada and the United States pledged enduring friendship last night at the annual banquet of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
u. L T, CREW PLANS

Cambridge. Mass, Oct { Pl-EX- tenSye additions to the rowing equipment at the Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology. calculated to make rowing the leading sport at the institute, were announced today. The new equipment includes new shells. rowing machines and en- larrement of thc float on tho Charles river basin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-10
Clues TO Character
They Fail in Mathematics.
BY J. q. ABERNETHY.

An executive may increase the eff
cheney of his force by learning TO
Judge the natural ability Of persons
before assigning them to positions
that call for intensive calculation.
Have you ever pondered why some
people are expert calculators and 9th.
ers. with brilliant minds. fail utterly
in mathematics? No man or woman
with a small-number faculty should
ever enter a vocation where constant
calculation Is demanded. They may
do their work passablv. but the strain
on a weak faculty will eventually un.
dermine their health. Parents should
know that their children possess nat
ural aptitude for handling figures be-
fore urging them to enter a vocation
that requires large-number ability.
The regional influence of the mum
Der faculty is in the brow at the outer
edge and just above the eye. 1t be-
gins at the corner of the eyebrow and
extends about one-third of the dis
lance to the ear opening. When large.
II tends to fill out and broaden that
region on both sides of the head. II
there Is a depression or narrowness
there the number faculty is weak
Compare the faces of persons you
know to be expert calculators with
those who are poor matematicians and
YOU will recognize the difference at a
glance.
tcopyrisht. 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-10

The three vertical stripes show the infu-
encS Of France, hut the cclors belong cspe,
for the south and white for the border,
Green rox' the staff is shown by diagonal
n7gs and is indicated here ny crossed hort
,ortals and diaSonsls. The Irish Free state
legation rs at 500 Connecticut avenue
Green has been so closely associated
with st. Patrick and the Emerald Isle
that II is hard to believe Irela nd s
official color for centuries was blue.
In 1856 the arms granted to the Duke
of Ireland displayed three golden
crowns on blue field. Later the
crowns were changed 10 harps. in
memory of the ancient rulers of Ire
land. and that part of Eng and's royal
standard assigned to Ireland was
given a golden harp on blue field.
1t has been suggested that the blend
ing of the orange of the north and
the blue of Ireland's old flag made the
green for which Ireland has been ia
nous in song and story: hut many
poets and traditions tell of earlier
DAYS when
The Green Eannar foated
Sublime DER the mountains Of free
Innisfail.'
The adoption Of the green which has
usually heen seen in the banners OF
Irishmen in rebellion against English
rule is sometimes attributed TO Owen
Roe O'Neill. by whom the proudest
Rag was borne" in the early part Of
the seventeenth century.
Whether official or not. green flag
with st. Georges cross in the canton
was given as Ireland'S in an English
flag book of 1885, and recognized in
some foreign publications of later
date.
For the color nj the orange stripe
on the flag we 20 back to the same