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New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Observation On The Weather

Washington. Jan, 2S P'EThe weather bureau today issued this storm warning:
 Advisory 9:3o a. m: Northwest storm warnings displayed Atlantic coast, EaStport, Maine, 10 Norfolk, Va. Disturbance over Quebec moving Eastward with increasing intensity will cause strong north- west winds anI galrs next 24 to SC hours"
 Forecast for southern New Eng land; Fair and much colder to- night with n cold wa>r Friday fair, continued cold, strong northwest winds and gales this afternoon and tonight.
 Conditions; Er,,~surc is low this morning oVr tho lake region and north Atlantic states with center of lowest pressure over northern New England and the uppor St. Lawrence valley. A strong area of high pressure is following from the upper Mississippi valley accompanied by mach lower temperatures
 Tho zero temperature line ex- tends as for south as central Illinois, Pressure conditions continue rela- lively high over inc Gulf states and tine Rocky Mountains but low on the PHcific coast and over New McNicO.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and colder weather,
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
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 His Wifc---You don't even know her nameH Then she must have been someone else's stenographer. Take that. Brute.
 C. A. M.-Personal. Anyone who saw lady slap man in home of Har' old Jenks, please write his lawyers; 1007 Blam street.
 His Wife-Shut up! Not anothe, word out of you! l know all! C. 4. M.-Hclp Wanted. A gOoG cXplainer to talk 10 wife. Found A bruise over my left eye. For Sale | Large box of chocolates l purchased for my wife. Will not need 1t an! more.
 His Wife-You dear! And vol really brought me q box of candy
 C. 4. M-Too Late to Classify Yes, dear. And the lady who calico was only the boss's stenographer who wanted 10 know about som' want ads for todays paper.
 His Wife-Oh. I'm so sorry, liar old. You'll forgive me for not be lieving you, won't you, dear.
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
ENTERING THE COURT

The United States Senate, by its vote of 76 10 IT yesterday finally rnded the debate over the World Court and decided to enter that august tribunal, fin which there al- ready are 47 nations and of which John Bassett Moore of the United States has been a judge from the beginning. Politics had a small voice in determining the step, as 70 Republicans and 36 Democrats voted for American entry. Among those voting for the court were the two Connecticut senators.
 The attempt Of Senator Moses of New Hampshire to add a debilitat- ing reservation more far-reachng than any Of the others proposed, took five hours Of debate to elimi- nate. Other hostile reservations haVlng as their object the refusal Of the other nations to accept America on terms that would en- ,ircly nullify the court. likewise were defeated
 It was the end of historic day. The state department now can take inc necessary steps to have the governments already participating in the court accept the reasonable reservations under which America is willing 10 join. That they will 10 so is scarcely 10 be doubted.
 America took a great step for ward and entirely in keeping with he traditions of thls country. There the World Court idea really rlginatcd in the mind of Elihu 'nrritt Of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
GEORGE. W. ELl.TT

Tie death of George w. Klctt
 a long battle with illness all
 "'l not unexpected. is ncvcr-
 .4g a shock to citizens of New
 ain, where the attorney had at-
 1od prominence and distinction , the bar and in politics.
 Mir, Kl"tt long stood high in Re lblican party circles and of late cars was the acknowledged leader If the party in New Britain. His recent brilliant fight for life was followed with brcathlcss interest by citizens Of New Britain and hope vas expressed 10 the last that he might by some miracle be the vic for. He suffered great pain, 1t is declared. but continued cheerful. While racked with the misery Of disease he yet thought of ways and means to put ,hr Republican party in this city In fighting trim; uoth- ing in his long political career bet fer illustrated his enthusiasm in political management. And as a token Of thc appreciation of a good man felt hy tho Democrats of thn city, large bouquet of roses was brought ro him rom the Dcmo- rratIc party his political oppo- urnis regarding him as q high lypc of man worthy of respect and honor.
 Tn" political halor died in mid- llc az, having been on this earth only II years. T. is onr of the tragedies O. rNa,ur that some ta)oulod characters arc taken from life when at the blight of their powcrs. ar a time wE,u their ac- cumulatod experience and ability could bo of srrat,sl s,rvjrn 10 tho community. Tn, city is gH1ed to a"c him pass rom l,".
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

servatory In California and the Pots dam Observatory in Germany,
 Q, How can the vellum of a banjo be cleaned?
 A. Slightly slaeken the bracket screws, then rub the head with fan mel and cold water using little soap if necessary, Tighten up the head again while stin damp.
 Q. What Is the value of a United States gold dollar dated 1858?
 A, From $1.50 to s2,5o''
 c, Where was the first real open air school in the United States established?
 A. It is said to have been one established fin Providence. Rhode Island in January. 1908. c, What Is meant by the French Spoilation claims? Where are such claims handled?
 A. French Spoilation claims, nro claims for damages incurred by American citizens through the de- lpredations by French privateers in the eighteenth century By treaty between the two countries the United states assltfnod the obliga-' tions of the French government 10 reimburse American citizens. rr 10 1905, $4,00O,0O0 had been appro- prated by Congress and many hun dred claims have been settled, but no appropriations have been made since. All claims are now handled by the United States Court of Claims, Washington. D. C.
 e How does the negro ropula- ton of New York city, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, compare
 A.. New York city has 1594G7 negroes; Philadelphia 1$4229 and Atlantic City 10,N4G according 10 the census of 1920,
 Q. What is meant by an icon oclast?
 A. The name was specifically applied to members of the religious party in the Eastern Empire which in the Sth and 9th centuries wagcd relentless war against icons and image worshippers. More generally the word is applied 10 any image breaker or 10 anyone who wars against superstitions and shams.
 Q. What is the weight of the oarths atmosphere?
 A. If is estimated that the mass ! of the earth is G,0O0 billions of bill lions of tons and the total mass Of the earth's atmosphere has been cal Culatcd to be about l. 100000 or l 1-1, 1,125,000 of the mass of the earth.
 Q. Have the striped uniforms for prisoners been eliminated from all prisons?
 A, In most of the northern peni- tentiarios, inc prisoners no longer wear stripes except in punishment for prison misconduct, Newcomers wear for q short lime and then are put into grey uniforms. In some of the southern prisons stripes are still worn by all prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
MITCHELL,S RESIGNATION

In accordance with what he was expected 10 do, Colonel Mitchell has resigned from the army. It ap- pears that his resignation was ac- c,pt~d with tn" customary regrets, although there is reason 10 believe r lihawise was acccpted with thanks.
 Colonel Muchrn's temperament is not of the kind to feel at case under the restrictive discipline of ,no army. His campaign for q uni rrl air s,ryicr was carried on with uncsamplcI ,ieor and ychcmence' and many ohscr,,rS on the side lines were ot the opinion that h." was bringing important facts be- fore rhc people and regarded him ltahly Tor so doing. \ large part of ,nr public was inclined 10 sym ratHzr with his aims. Al thc same ,imv they were unsympathctic with thg efforts to ga@ mm.
 Hm dsrirhn" i> discipline. Had rolonI N'chnll won his argument lpou r,ary point - which perhaps n. lid not h. still comb ho ac- ru.,I e. 1,s. mayS'o in making an uounc,m, u's and publishing arii- clos. r was not the good he was doing 10 the nation al large that was under consideration, but the harm he vas doing 10 inc cher isn"I army discipline which would prevent those identified with it from saying too much --- or saying ,,ry li'lr or nothing at all
 The outcome now is that Colonel ! Mitchell remains ungagged. He uov can talk and write to his . Wurts ,onrent And he probably will mok, a good income, more than h" earned while in the army. ] Then who won the victory?
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
NAVIGATION FOR WILSON

No one who listened to tt. u,- lacks on Woodrow Wilson while Inc was pleading with thr nation 10 m'- come associated with o'b,r world powers in a universal ,unlly ,}rr expected 10 sr nm lJuIraf,d Dy a momb'r o' 'hr opro-tuon. Wlilr Wilson was spreading tn" la-p,l of international good vJll his rnrm,s were trying 'o crucify him on Gcorso Washing,ou's cherry free by misquoting Washingtons alyior against "cuiangling alliances"
 In the Senate the other day, on, o, the leaders quoted tho 'a'r Senl- for Plat, who h,ltc,ed that oc,a an, were bond of friendship, not q barrier Of hatred. He said;
 Senator Platt realized that
 from the very day when W"
 hrcnm. a world power it Was
 our ,.ulN 70 concern ours"les
 will rur,f~n nations. 10 see
 Nhut they wrre doing. and 10
 take our place at the counsel
 table of nations as member
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
25 Fears Ago To-day

The annual meeting of Company I was held at the armory after the drill last evening. Civic officers for the coming year were elected. The banquet was served in First Sergeant Frank McCarthy's Globe restaurant on Church street. Captain A. H. Griswol was toastmaster. k. N. smith displayed his pictures; Daniel Cashman delivered recitation; F. Strong rendered a song, and Lieu tenant Traut operated the phono- graph. The officers elected were; Secretary, E. x. Smith; treasurer, Captain Griswold; historian, w. J. Dyson.
 E, U Thompson has been present. cd with s30 in gold for obtaining the most new members in the recent | Putnam rhalanX drive.
 The basement at the Grammar school is now found 10 be unsani- tary. A row Is still on over whether new building should be built or the present one enlarged.
 Col. A. L. Thompson went to Dan bury last evening and installed the rev officers or the Loyal Legion in that city.
 J. NJ. Curtin's clerks defeated Francis Dobson's at polo last night, { 10 3. Curtin's team had O'Dell, r. Curtin, ]. Lynch, J. Curtin and W. Long; Dobson's had Louis Quinn, W. Quinn, T, O'Day, McAloon and Maurice Shannahan.
 X communication states that the mechanical genius who was respon- sible for the employment of inc modern juggernaut which swept the trolley tracks clear along Main street with a giant revolving brush this morning should be sent into exile. A dozen men, he claims, had their clothes ruined, while sleighing was spoiled and the horsemen were wroth. The street committee should put 9 ban on this unnecessary inno. walton, he claims. He signs himself One Whose Clothes Were Ruined
 PlainviIle's new depot will at last become q reality. The Herald ha, it from authoritative sources that [ new one. about 35X75 feet will b, erected fronting on the Northamp ton division tracks.
 L. J. Parmelec, W. F, Hart ant W. J. Rubeski were tied at the cnC 1 of tho Y N C rifle shoot NitI scores of 2S, On tho shoot off Mir Tarm"Ico made 29. Mir Rubes6i 2S and Mir, Hart 9l Mir. Parmelc, thereby won tho Stevens rife. Othe scores included; W. E. Beers, %; E R. Hitchcock, 26; Charles Pinches %: F. R. RamaEe. l9; and F.. z Clark, o7.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Auto Goes Through Ice,
 Young Woman Drowned

Plymouth, Mass, Jan. 2S Rl- The body of Miss Edna Morton of Plymouth who was drowned in Long Pond last night when an auto mobile driven by Dr. E. A. Barrows, q physician of this town. broke through the ice, was recovered earIy today Dr. BarroWs, who made sev- cral unsuccessful attempts to rescue his companion. was in a serious con- dition from exposure and shock.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
THE DEGENERATE PHILOSOPHER
By Richard A. Danmnn

By hlchard A. DanmHn When the shades of night are fall
 ing,
 And the world is growing still, When, afar off, there is calling Whippoorwill to whippoorwill That's the time I used to wander Through familiar country scenes, And 1t used to make me ponder Over life, and what it means. Now I'm living In the city Far away from country joys, And 1t sometimes seems a pity That l cannot flee its noise; But each night, when shades are
 falling. I still take good long stroll And. despite all sounds appalling. Have a fine time, on the whole. For I'm very busy pceking Into homes as I pass by; I am, in manner speaking, Calling on folks on the sly: And I like this kind Of calling For I see some funny stuff Often when the shades ~are falling They don't fall quite soon enough:
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
EOD BENDER WANTED

Saying that he has trouble with his 11-yeor-old son, Frank Terzyak, iG Grove street, asked the police yesterday afternoon 10 find his son. He claims the boy will not go to school, and does not sleep at home nights,
 Felix Hogct 72 Smith street, re- ported last night to police that his siN-year- old son had been missing all afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

of tho family of nations. Be-
 lieving as do, that he was
 right, 1t win give me the great
 est pleasure when the time
 comes 10 vote to enter the
 World Court with the reserva-
 tlons which have been pro
 posed to protect American
 rights"
 These were the words of United States Senator Hiram Bingham republican. of tho sovereign stat, Of Connecticut, which "repudiated' Wilso> at the hohest of Republican dema sogues who shuddered at th, mere thought Of "entanglinG al, dances" with foreign nations.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
THE BUS BUSINESS

Senatse c, F. Hall unquestionably Is right when he concludes bus transfers are not wanted by pa irons of "Ndependent bus lines If their issL~."te means an increase in fares, The only type of bus trans fers that would meet with approval are those selling for a few pennies each, with the original bus fares remaining stationary. Such trans fers would save a small portion of bus patrons the necessity Of paying an additional fare on q second bus line when making a crosstown trip, The vast majority do not make crosstown trips regularly
 The contention of Attorney Eair that even If an increase in fares is granted to the local independent busses 1t would not be a guarantee of free transfers, that the latter are not promised despite the cur rent belief to this effect, and that the increased fares are desired solely because, as he says, the cost of operating busses has increased, was a surprise. This is q point that the Public Utilities Commission will have to settle after having heard the evidence, as that is their function.
 It has for years been a principle of street car management that a passenger should be able to travel from one part of a city to the other on one fare, and most fares have been fixed to cover the costs of citywide one-fare transportation. With the independent busses such system has never been in vogue. and now we hear that if isn't the desire of most of the public that it be adopted. Yet if few patrons of the busses desire such transfers and would not use them, then they would cost the bus owners little If the principle were adopted.
 The trouble about the situation is that few have definite informa- ton about it. Who knows without trial how popular the transfer privilege would be, not necessarily l free transfers, but transfers that would be charged for, but which would cost half or less than halt of an extra fare? It is one thing to say nobody wants transfers, and another to ride from one bus route to destination along another line and pay two fares. Such eX- | Itil'Ht'E HlhF NuIil5' p l'"' '' 1 opinion. Of course, if he uses an | automobile it will not affect him. Probably most of those who use the busscs during tpe day to ride 10 the center of the city and re- turn use automobiles later i'll the day. This may be one reason why the transfer privilege nowadays is lightly valued.
 So far as the costs of operating the busscs is concerned, passing { deduction upon tie evidence brought out at the hearing, it ap
 pears that the main trouble Of th'
 Independent bus operators is lacl
 of sufficient capital, resulting II
 high interest rates, carrying cost
 and a high overhead generally. Th'
 Connecticut company, on large
 scale, is about in the same fix, onl,
 it now has big brother 10 tak'
 care of it's finances if necessary.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Facts sundFancies

Nearly all "c1us"s" originate in one mans rrouch.
 Doubtless even those who read suh-titl"s aloud have by this time learned 10 write r "I9o6."
 The college hoy should visit home hut once a year, IL isn't good for parents 10 humble themselves too often.
 Performers would fare better If their expression wasn't so much like that of ordinary sinful men.
 In time airships will be able 10 avoid all storms except those of congressional criticism. One advantage in being a minor ity party is that you can love the farmer without passing any laws to benefit him.
 Times change. Tn the old wet days only the good sneaked their drinks
 One way 10 conserve popularity in South America is to let some
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

| iou Cdn Bet Hu HnbWcr to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. O., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive 6 per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters arc conndentiai.-Editor.
 Q. Can you name the railroads in the United States having more than 5000 miles of track?
 A. New York Central System, Southern Pacific System, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, Pennsylvania System, Union Pacific System. Burlington System, Sante I'e System. Chicago and Northwest ern, Southern Railway system, Great Northern Railway and the Rock Island System.
 Q. From what poem is the fol- lowing taken: Kind hearts are more than coronets, and simple faith than Norman blood?"
 A. From Alfred Tcnnysons poem Lady Clara We're de We're"
 Q. What is the freezing point of alcohol?
 ] A. Alcohol freezes at 150 de- grees below zero Fahrenheit.
 Q. How old is Colleen Moore and what is her address?
 A. She is 2S years of age. Her home address is Beverly Hills, Cali 1 fornia.
 Q. How long does a goldfish usually live?
 A. A gold fish has been linowr to live ns long as nine years and l there is even case on record oi one which lived for fifteen years.
 Q. Is there any other city in the United States called Baltimore eX, cept the one in Maryland?
 A. There is only one other listed | bS lHt lIllltu DtdltS ] 'USl ojlltt dlIl that is in Fairfield County. Ohio.
 Q. Is there q substance harder than chromium?
 A. Chromium is one of the hard. est of the common metals, but bor. on, which, however, is not q true metal is harder. Tantalum is re. ported to be the hardest known sub. stance but actual proof of this fact is lacking.
 Q. Has the story "The Flappcl Wife" been published in book form
 A. Grosset and Dunlap Com. pany, 1140 Broadway, New York city is now publishing the story.
 Q. Where are some of the prin. cipal astronomical observatories ir the world located?
 A. Greenwich Observatory ir England: The Paris Observatory ir France; the Berlin Observatory il Berlin. Germany: the Pulkova Ob servatory near Leningrad. Russia the United States Naval Observa. tory, Washington, D. C.; the liar. ward University Observatory, Cam. bridge, Massachusetts; the Lick Ob servatory of the University of Cali. fornia at Berkeley, California Yerkes Observatory of Chicago Uni versity the Mt Wilson Solar Oh
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
LIONS DINNER TONIGHT

Members of the cast in the Lions club frolc will be guests of the club at the dinner to be given at the Burfitt' hotel this evening. The dinner will be held at z o'clock and will be followed by entertainment and dancing.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The death of a family of four in Waterbury through fumes from a heater. and the deaths of others on the same day due to fires points the moral Of carefulness. Yet carefulness is one of the cheapest things on earth and is one of the least appreciated.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Tho A. B. c. is national organization wh'cs furn'snes newspapers and adver. tisers with 6 strictly honest analysit Of circulation. Our circulation statistics arc based upon this audit. This insures protection egainst fraud fin newspaper distribution figures 10 both national end local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
--------------------- COMMUNICATED
\ Question On Ccmcnt

Ed. Herald;
 Can you tell mo how much cement is required to lay a floor in cellar 2cXS0 feet and ono and a half thick.
 II. x. LATTIN,
 Berlin, Conn. Between 45 and 50 barrels. There arc goo cuhic\ feet in the area. Using a mixture of 113 parts of cement. 2l2 of sand and , of stone. the amount necessary is as above.
 ED.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The New Britain high school ath- letes who won scholarships at col lege indicates that so far as this city is concerned athletics do not encompass learning.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
BOSTON MuSEUM DIRECTOR

Boston, Jan. 2S R-Edward J. Holmes has been elected permanent director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts He is q grandson of Oliver Wendell Holmes, the poet, and nephew of Justice Holmes of the United States supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The North End youths who at- tackled policeman, knocking him 10 the ground and kicking him have made very poor start ir life. What they need badly is some old-fashioned treatment.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The New York man who at the age of 63 Is a defendant in two breach of promise suits evidently has been trying to get a kick out of life in his declining years.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

One Advantage of the Icy Blast,
 Folks! Come, Folks. let's hal! with tune ful lays Tho wintry landscapes that we scan, Think of the Juice" we save these days Not running that electric fan!
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
From Our Own Infant-ry Drill
 KcnulatiOnSi

Two small brothers, Claude and Ernest. allowed their friendly scuf- file 10 become a fight.
 The mother, noticing that Claude was the more out of humor, bade him take q seat until he could "cool down..
 After sitting down Claude looked at his brother and said, Ernest when I cool down I'm going 10 hit you"
 Mrs. Floyd Burnett.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Spelling 1t either "closure" or "cloture" evidently makes no dif- ference, Both mean signing off the Senate.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Member oi the Associated Press.

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New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

There is consolation for the re- ducers. At present prices it is hard to get enough Irish potatoes to make one fat.