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New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
VIEW POWER PROJECT

Six electric concerns in Connec- ticut would form a S6,oou,ooo mower project at Windsor LOCKS and promise 10 build a plant cost ing s2O0,0O0 immediately If the Public Utilities Commission ap- proves the combination.
 Naturally there are some opjec- tions, and the financial plan IS es- neciallv attacked. Samuel Fergu- son, president of the Hartford Electric Light company, told the commission that the financing plan is one of those which lately have become the subject of much crin- cism. The lawyers for the mergerl- tis firms, however, protest that the financing plan is above reproach' It will be for the P. L. c. to de- eide who is right.
 The charge that there is con siderable of speculative nature in mergers, such as have filled the financial sections of the newspa' pcrs lately. will have to be dis proved if the public is to have lOC per cent confidence in them. Just now such confidence is much below that figure.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
kLETTs BIGGEST VICTORIES

In enumerating some of the not able Republican victories for which the late George w. Klett was credit ed with, a political writer in the Bridgeport Telegram refers to the fact that in 1922, when most Of the cities of the state-including Bridgeport-went for Fitzgerald, the Democratic candidate for governor, Judge Klett of New Britain sent in a Republican majority of l,5oo' And when the eight Republican sheriffs were elected in all eight counties, New Britain saved the day for Ed ward w. Dewey of Hartford by rolling up a majority of 1,42o for him, after Hartford piled up 4,4oO for Gabb. These were accounted among Klett's most notable vic tories.
 But in local city contests, the political writer adds, Klett was no' so successful-as everyone living here knows-which the political writer ascribes to a factional dit- ference within the party. It would appear that the factional difference had little effect upon the city $ act ion in state elections.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
THE DOG CENSUS

According 10 the grand list of New Britain there arc only six dogs in the city of any value; and the value of the six are given at siGo,
 In the dog census of the city the assessors evidently have been very lenient, as 1t is given to anyone 10 say with no fear of successful con- tradiction that there are more than six dogs of value in the city.
 In the neighboring town of Ser lin, however. the dog census was taken with greater caro, The grand list of that town accounts for 80 dogs: but the newspaper account of the grand list did not give their value.
 There Is a possibility that the 3b assessable dogs in Berlin may not be worth any more or even less than the six assessable dogs in New Britain; but we doubt 1t.
 Anyhow, q dog owner has some rights. A dog doesn't necessarily gain in importance because he Is assessed as valuable property.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
END OF WILLIAM M. WOOD

The tragic death of William Madison Wood who for many years was head of the American Woolen company, removes a dis tnsuishcd citizen and industrial leader from New England. AL though he hnd resigned as presi- dent of tho great textile corpora tion more than a year ago, some of it's most outstanding achieve mcnts came during the time that Wood was al its head.
 Chief among these was the de- vclopmcnt Of the model employees village at ShaWsh"on, near Law rouco Mass. For years there had bocn complaint that tho operatives or textile mills on the whole lived in llry poor quarters and that their housing was of a nature not rrncc;inG credit upon the fore mos. New England industry, and tho industry most heavily protect od ny tho tariff. Mir. Wood deter mined 10 roctify Surh conditions and criticisms hy constructing his model village. spending millions in Inc undrrtaking - and in the end being criticized hy stockholders Of th@ corporation,
 The misery of the corporation builder appears 10 have been ac- rentuat,I greatly by the death oi nis son us the result Of an automo- lile arciIcul some time ago, Father and son were such con si,r,n' riums that tho death O! .h- rouh meant life Of sorrow Tor ,h, parent; he could never re- cecr from inc shock of losing his nuSpIinC His own health Shatt'r,u under ru" impact.
 Du, u.rd not ever have been an .riuAr.r of the American Wooier 10. nr an owner or it's securities to be an admirer of the career o' William M. Wood. who as a pcol immig from inc Azores, ram' to AmrIira. changed his name, go' small job in tho min, and be. came the head Of the corporation that operated Go mills.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
GOVERNMENT ECONOMY

Although the administration has made considerable of fuss over the economies in governmental business, it remained for Representative Bynes of Tennessee to throw doubt in the minds of many eco- nomical beholders.
 Instead of the costs of running the government being less, it ap- pears they have increased. There may be some good reasons for the showing, but in view of the figures one would think there would be a cessation of the talk about econo- my.
 According to the Tennesseean's figures, there has been a steady in- crease during the last three years, this years figures being computed exclusive of the postal deficit. In view of the fact that on the same day Representative Madden, Republican, of Illinois, chairman of the appropriations committee, de- clared "wasteful expenditures" have been made by those administering the army and navy. some degree Of confirmation was obtained.
 And on the same day the ma iority report of the special Senate comittee Investigating the internal revenue bureau reported that more than $100.o00,oOO were deducted for war amortizations, this plum going to score of concerns.
 It is reported that President Coolidge kocnly feels the criticisms against the administration made in Congress, and has told newspaper correspondents that congressional oratory is largely composed of poli- tcs This was not q very good state ment to make, There are many thoughtful citizens who will con clude that much of the economy talk has been largely made for pc liical effect.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
Observation On The Weather

Washington, Feb. 3 P)-The weather bureau today issued this storm warning:
 Advisory: Northeast storm warnings ordered 9:3n q. m, north of IIattoraS to Boston. storm of considerable intensity central over northern Georgia will move north westward and increase greatly In intensity attended by northeast and cast grles," .~'
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land: Heavy snow probably mixed with slcct or rain near the coast, and heavy, snow In tlto interior to- night and Thursday morning. slowly rising temperature tonight, north east and east gales, ehifting to westerly Thursday morning.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; snow, probably heavy, tonight; not so cold in north and eastern DOT tions tonight; Thursday snow; east and northeast gales becoming north west late tonight or Thursday morning
 Conditions: The etorm forma- ton that was noted yesterday morn- ing over Texas and New Mexico de- velopod rapidly during the past 24 i hours and having advanced east f'ward is .cchtraf this morning over Georgia. Snow is falling In the upper Ohio valley, rain in the lower portions and southward into Ten- ncssee, Georgia and South Carolina. The front Of the rain area has ad- vanced northeastward as far as Norfolk Va, and 1t is secting at Atlantic City N. l. High pressure { prevails over the Plains states and , low pressure on tho Pacific coast. 1 Temperatures are generally lower | in northern New York state and New England this morning. i Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather followed by rain ] or snow. ..-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
He Had Infan.ilc Paralysis!

Billie, little ncighbor friend of mine. and boosting five years, came 10 see me one day Gas he often didN and asked me to play the victrola for him.
 Not wishing 10 be bothered. ! said: "I can't. Billie, I'm paralyzed.' V He asked me what paralyzed meant, and I explained to him that it meant being unable to move about. ] then promptly forgot the incident.
 Soon. however, he said: Mrs. Farrell. I cant move either.'
 "Whv. what in the world is the matter with you. Rillie?" l asked. I'm sterilized." he answered.
 Mrs. J. F. Farrell.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

A. Tho apparent blueness of the sky is due to tho presence in the earth's atmosphere of minute parti- cles of dust. water vapor and other impurities which catch and defect the rays of pure white light. .
 c. Who owns and operates radio station WIZ at Bound Brook. New Jersey?
 A. The Radio Corporation of America.
 Q. Do men ever have more or less than twelve ribs on each side Iof the body?
 A. The last of the normal i9 ribs Is occasionally reduced 10 an insig- nificant rudiment and sometimes q thirteenth rib Is present, but these are exceptions.
 c. When a person Is released from arrest on bond and does moi appear in court at the designated time is his bond forfeited?
 A, A bond permitting tho liserty of a person under arrest, is sccuri- ty given to guarantee the appear ance of that person In court at designated time. In most cases, fall ure 10 appear results in forfeiture of the security.
 Q. What is meant by "approval Iappliconts" and "approval sheets" terms used ny stamp selling firmsY
 A. The term "approval appli- cants" refers to individual stamp collectors who wish stamps sent on approval and whose trustworthineSs has been investigated. Approval sheets" are consignments of stamps sent to individuals after their re- liability is approved.
 1 Q. Who is Nathalia Crane?
 A. A twelve year old poet of \ Brooklyn, New York. She has pub liseed two hooks that show much precocty. that some critics do not believe child could have written them. Her parents declare she is q healthy, normal, natural child. Her last book is Lava Lanc,"
 Q. Where is "Beryl" found?
 A. It is found in several forms: emerald, aquamarine, inorganic, golden beryl and common bcryl. It comes from New Granada, Brazil, and Siberia, Royalston. Massachu- setts and Stony Point, North Caro- lima. Large coarse specimens Of crystallized beryl, mostly hexasonal prisms, have been found at AcWortf and Grafton, New Hampshire.
 Q. What is the political com- iplexion of the present Congress?
 A, The Senate has 56 Repubii. cans, 30 Democrats and 1 Farmer. Labor party man. The House oi Representatives has 2i7 Repubh. cans, 1S3 Democrats. i Independent 2 Farmer-Labor and ? Socialists.
 Q. Who was the first person tc swim the English Channel?
 A. Captain Matthew Webb, whc swam from Dover to Calais in q hours, 35 minutes on August 24,@5 tS75. .~. .
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
RENT MAINTENANCE

High appraisals 10 justify mort gage loans in New York arc Neet' ing with sour-tcmperod criticism, The reason seems 10 be that thero now is more vacant office space than the building spectators ex- pected and there is at least q slight difficulty In maintaining rents,
 The president of the building owners association In New York warned rent cutters" with tho fol. lowing stinging words;
 "Remember that 1t is better
 10 have an so per cent rented
 building at 100 per cent rem
 tals than to have a 100 per cent
 rented building at so per cent
 rentals"
 or course, there is no conspir. acy 10 maintain rentals in New York. At any rate, the effect will be failure.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
ms. It seems utterly wrong to

citizens It seems utterly wrong to allow these queries to remain un- answered, therefore l beg to ask, as .a agepresontative of q goodly number ofs.citigens of Ward ., if the chairr man wfi not appoint an evening In tho early future whop he will meet with us at ono of oNr audltorlums and explain and reply in detail to my own unanswered letter and also cover some 90 questions submitted by citizen of Ward 6. It is only by meeting these queries and gip- ing tho people clean. thorough cS' planntion that the citizens arc likely to retain respect for representative government,
 Yours very truly,
 e- .. stanley uchalik, For the taxpayers, llf'h ward rf-
 publican.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
25 Years Ago Today

The annual meeting of the Trant X Hinc Mfg. Co.,, was held this after noon. The following directors were elcctcd; ]. A Traut II, c. Hine, G. E. Adams, W. A. Hooker, Il, $, Walter, r. Il. Chapman and G. W. Traut. G. ". Traut was elected treasurer.
 The Arch street building line will be placed nine feet back of the street line, it has been decided by the committee, and that OH Main street will he four feet in the rrar.
 Co. F took on Troop A Of Hart ford at the armory Saturday night and the resulting indoor baseball game was d tight cno. Going into the last hali of the l1th inning with the score still tied at IT, the first local man was safe and then de- clarcd safe at second on an at tempted force play. Tho "miro Hartford team walked oIL tho tloor Sprrl and Anderson did the hattory work for the New Britain team and played a clean and accurate game. James Turnhull of Chicago, son of Andrew Turnhull, paid his first visit to town in years today.
 George Vivian and his employees will go on a sleigh rile to Elm Tree Inn this evening, having a supper ] there.
 The six year old son of Tony Gala breesc, d hoothlack, was badly scaldcd this forenoon when he pull. cd kettle of hot water over or himself
 Fire broke out in the chimney ot the house at 6S5 East Main street this forenoon. The inmates, mostly foreigners. became paNic-s'rickor .and proco"d"d to lrav" the house Michael O'Mara, who lives acros the Way, ran into tE" house and b! l a little energetic work, quickly pu out the flames.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert SWnsol will entertain tn" n, F, <. Whis party on tho Hth at t&rir home ol West Pearl street
 The mortuary charrl commute has received the rtUsrd plans iron New York and they will be s'nt GU to the various contractors. Granii is preferred, hEt if this is foo cNpcn siyc. marble will he used.
 II. l.. Mills, who has been indis
 posed, is able to m' about one more,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
MDONALD'S HARD LUCK

When Miss Clarissa A. Horton of Windsor Locks won her suit for S96,O00 against John A. Macdonald, highway commissioner, because q state highway through that town was unprotected and caused an au- iomobile in which she was riding to fall 40 feet. attention of the state was forccfully called to the mani fold efforts made along the high ways 10 prevent just such accidents. Perhaps the weak spot in the state highway system in Windsor Locks was only one of half dozen such places existing along the states roads: and Of course, as fate would \ have it, something had 10 happen lhere,
 Of course, the decision of Judgr s:dwin (. Dichenson of the Hart ford Superior court is not necessari- IN final. as an appeal 10 the Supreme court of Erros may eventuate. But that doesn't lay aside the general principIe rnunciated in Superior cour, that ,ho state is responsible for the condition of state highways, and that the state highway commits sioner is primarily responsible in ovorsceng that protective measures exist along such highways.
 On tho whole. Connecticut is far m advance Of many other states in inc protection afforded motorists along is highways, There are count less miles of white tcncrs along the roads especially where "mhank- monts or trees adjom the highways The white paint gives good Visibj!l- tv by day and night and is con- ,rant reminder to motorists to '>- ,rcise caution where lhore is dan- ger.
 South Main street. Windsor Locks. whore ,hr rosrrltabIo ""ctd'nt "e- cured. arraroarly "@s taken o''r iy the state highway d"parlm'n' without ors, s.~ing that il was as vcll pro,,c'ol IS sla'r AicbNaHs Hs- l.guv arr. The s,rrt probably ""s in thc samr condition for years I-- fore being taken ol,r hy 'h" h's'5 way department and pcrharS If had rome 10 be regarded as spot l"a' r..cded no additional prot"'ion; aI- rhouglf now. after inc acri'"n' hap. r,ned anyone can rcaiiar 'l.'' II needed proper protection.
 The highway commissioner Was ac,ing for the state and ii really is incumhon, upon thn s'a." {" pay tnc ,e5.ooa damages if tf" higher cour, sustatus 'ho y'rdtc'. Tb" nigh way department has looked a'''' other highways so effectively that
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or Information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain eHrald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washingto on. D. c. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medica, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confdential.--Editor.
 Q. Who were the "Readjusters?" ?"
 A. A political party in Virginia from 1877 to 1885 whose purpose was to cut down the pre-Civil War debt of the state. The party was successful in one election and pass ed laws carrying out its platform, but the Supreme Court of the United States declared the laws unconstitu- tional because they impaired the obligations of contracts. 0s SdH "iiu uuShc pS HuhiSo from airplanes?
 A. It has been done but 1t is now against the federal migratory bird law. The federal game ward ems of the Department of Agricul- turo have apprehended 22 offenders since the passage of the law prohib- iting ii.
 1 @. After whom were most of the planets named?
 A. They were named by the an clients and bear the names Of heroes and Gods of Greek Mythol- ogy.
 Q. What is the Locarno Security Pact?
 A. An agreement between the governments of Germany, Belgium Great Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Czechoslovakia signed at Lo' carno, Switzerland, on October 16 1895, for the preservation of theil respective nations from the scourgt of war and to providt q peaceful method of settling disputes of ever, nature that might arise between them.
 Q. Who was the first white chil( born in America of English par ents?
 A. Virginia Dare, born at Roa noke island, Virginia, (now Nortl Carolina) in l5S7 a granddaughter of John White who was sent ou by Sir Walter Raleigh as Governor of the colony of IF persons landed by him upon Roanoke island tha year. During tho founders absence in England the whole colony dis appeared and nothing definite abou their ultimate fate was ever learned They are supposed to have takel refuge with friendly Indians upel Croatan island and to have eventu ally become absorbed into that tribe
 e. What is the most poisonou snake in the United States?'s
 A. The rattlesnakc.
 c. Where was the Dempsey Willard fight for the worlds heavy weight championship held?
 A. Toledo, Ohio.
 ., Does the Vice president 0 the United States attend meetings of the cabinet?
 A. President Harding inaugural cd the practice of having the vic' president sit in meetings of the cab inet. President Coolidge has dis continued the practice.
 c. Why is the sky blue?
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
COMMUNICATED
Wants Information on school Board

Wants Information on School Board To the Editor of The Herald
 Gentlemen of the school board, wish 10 supplement my previous query about a SIP, ,000 miscellaneous item by another miscellaneous item, viz: In the Municipal Record for 1925 the item Office of supcrin- tendent" is shown as S3 420.SS, while the total under that caption is given as sS,925.S7. Can we not he in- formed why substantially three eghths of the total Is thus desig- mated and what was it used for?
 Within the last few weeks there has been many pertinent questions suggested 10 the school board or committee, questions vital 10 the taxpayers. both from the standpoint of economy and for the welfare of
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
Graft and Cr:ooohedn1ess
 In Canadian Government

Ottawa, Feb. 3.--H. II. Stevens. member of parliament for Center Nancouvcr last night in the house of commons by bitter attack on the government. Hc charged most gross maladministration" against the government as an az gregation of individuals. He said former minister of customs, Sena- tor ]ncqnes Bureau, had been aware Of Irregularities Inf the. administra- ton Of the Montreal custom dis- trict and had permitted graft and corruption to go on." Already nine filing cabinets, containing damag- ing evidence have been removed from government offices to the home of an eX-minister and thero destroyed" said MT, Stevens,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

The coal strike to date having cost the miners nearly S143,o00,0o0 in wages and a loss of nearly 32,- 0Oo,o0O tons of coal produced, q thoughtful person is likely to ask: What kind of 8 victory is possible for either side under such circum- stances?
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
EMnEzzLER JArIED

Archangcl, Russia, Feb. , Cl1 -- Gregory Kapland. director Of the Allied American Corporation" " which does general import and export business with ihe United States, has been scnt,rrrd 10 six months imprisonment for misap- propriaung sS,75o-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
GREEN DEFENDS MEXICO

Washington, Feb. 3 lFN --kccru' Mexican Legislation affecting foreign property rights in that country against which the United Sjatrs Is protesting. was described last night by William Green, president of tho American federation of labor. as nothing more than what our own Covcrnmcnt has done" Special in vostigation conducted in Mexico for thc federation, he said, had convinc- ed him that this was the situation,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

The Anti-Saloon league of Con necticut wants law that will en- able its officers to raid private houses where liquor is made for sale. The General Assembly Is not perfect, but 1t certainly can be re- lied upon not to pass a law 10 en- courage private snooping.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
Astonishing.

Mrs. Higgins: I'd go to the ban quet with you. dear, but I'm afraid l could not pass muster in this hat"
 Higgins (slightly dcaO: Dear me! What makes you think you'd have to pass the mustard in your hat?"
 F. v. Hager.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
her mother

her mother If icicle little toy Noodle orn Ger" Tcetcher: "The wcrd caution off of you, Una" Una Why: T speek Frentch, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and Hebroo, I ressle alligators and brake their hold, I can play a hundred instruments by ear, and Of caution know I'm ony 5 yeers
 old."
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

it is reasonable to suppose that tho Windsor Locks street would have been attended to In due time. In future. however. the state should not accept new highways unless they are properly protected,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

Although John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. has contributed $a0,O00 to the proposed flight of Naval Command CT Byrd across the North Pole, it can be stated positively he would not pay that much to be one of the passengers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

That Lexington, Ky, Jury only took 16 minutes to find a negro guilty of triple murder and an at tack. But then, the man had no Clarence Darrow to prove he was insane.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03

New Haven having elected a Re- publican mayor, the usual big po- lice shakeup is predicted. Somehow the police can never satisfy a new broom administration.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
For the love of Mike!

Wh"n the Senate celebrates Washington's birthday on February 9o why is it necessary for Senator Bingham 10 read tn" Washington farewell address from 'sumptu- ously bound brochure" ." The son ator should have mrmori2cd it long before this,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
CRADLE HYMN

- (To be sung in the middle of tho
 night)
 By Mckinley H. Sauer Hush, you brat, and stop your
 squawking, Keep your dome down in that bed! (Gracious, wouldn't 1t be shocking If your beard should turn out redD Sleep! You have no teeth or filings And you own no worthless stock. (From that bottle stop those spill
 ings Or I'll crown thee with a crock) Attaboy! Cut out the bother: Rest, and get lot ahead, For, when you're as old as father, You won't get much time in bed!.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-03
kRAZN KINDERGARTEN lCnnlnCird by Gertrude. Jr.l ]

Teetchcr:
 "Cristofcr take your feet off the radiator and fry iciclc' in cold. fern voice" Cris Mass: "Chcc wiz hut gerls Is certeny orful
 scary Especially one that lives down al
 ou~ corner, She axually cries and runs home 10