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New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Observation Or The Weather

Washington. May l2.--Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature; fresh north and northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature. Fresh north and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The low pressur" which vas central yesterday over Tennessee is now moving out to sea off the South Carolina coast. It is causing unsettled showery weather in the southern districts, Pleasant weather prevails in all other sections. The western ridgo of high pressure is now over the Rocky mountains and moving slowly eastward. Tho temperature continues low in all the northern districts. A storm of considerable intensity is central over the north Atlantic between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights and warm sunny days.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
ISSI l., DENIAL,

Washington. May 12 LT7-TakinE cognizancc of testimony before a congressional committee recently regarding reports Of collusion be- tween genral contractors in obtaining municipal and government contracts, the Associated General Contractors of America. meeting here yesterday went on record with a vigorous denial.
 The contractors took steps 10 ob- lain evidence to retute the charge. They challenged statements that pol ling of bids was practic"d and de- clared the construction industry is as clean as any other industry"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

circulate petitions asking that a bill to repeal the Missouri prohibition law be submitted to voters at the November election.
 About 10000 signatures will be required on the petitions, which must be filed with the secretary Of state four months prior 10 the cleo ton. The proposed bill would re- Heve all Missouri law enforcement agencies of prohibition enforcement, placing the entire burden upon the federal government.
 One stato-New York-already has repealed it's state dry act by legislative action. leaving enforce ment to federal officials.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
ALTERNATE IS NAMED
Turner Will Replace Pilot If F'onck
 Cannot Attempt Flight.

Atlanta. Ga, May 12 Pl-Captain Rescue Turner who has been desig- mated as an alternate pilot for Cap tain Rene Foncks attempt to make Ia nonstop flight between New York and Paris, has announced that he will accept the designation.
 Captain Turner Is here after mak ing a flight from New York in a Sikorsky airplane.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
RAIL LABOR BILL TIP TO PRESIDENT

Although powerful interests op- posed it, the Watson-Parker rail- road bill has reached the Presi- dent. The chief point at issue, whether the public interest is suf- ticiently conserved through elimi- nation of the Railroad Labor Board, met with short shrift in the Senate. which favored the bill by the decisive vote of 69 10 is. Should the President veto IL pas sage by two-thirds majority seems likely.
 Both Senators Mclean and Bing- ham opposed the bill as did the National Manufacturers associa- ton on the score the public inter est is not conserved. What is feared by the manufacturers is that the railroads and the brothcrhoods vii! get together. agree upon a S5oo.- GOO, o00 wage increase, and pass the bill along to the public. With the Labor board functioning, as under the Transportation act. this would not be likely, is argued.
 Yet one cannot help concluding that the Labor board has not func- toned satisfactorily through it's in hernnt weakness 10 enforce deci- sfons and the occasional fouting of the board by both railroads and men. A board that has no force behind it except public opinion is not a strong board. The Pennsyl- vania railroad and several others went to the mat over 'intCrfcr- ence" by the board, and on several occasions bodies of railroad work CTS likewise were on the outs with the body. If such a board is 10 function only when both sides are willing to permit it to function. and when comparatively trivial matters are at issue. leaving vital discus sions away from it's ken, then it cannot be said that the board has been adequately conserving the public interest.
 That Is not saying, of course. that the Watson Parker bill, if t becomes a law, will be any better. The larger railroads are said to he In favor of the Watson-Parher bill the smaller lines are opposed.
 The Parker bill does no. do away with boards altogether, Of course, the bill empowering the President to set up an emergency board in case of failure to agree among disputants. and this board is calculated to have more power than the present Labor board and have the advantage Of functioning during a crisis and not before then. giving the disputants every oppor- tunity to come to decision before an emergency Is declared and the emergency board begins operation. Whether this emergency board would protect the public interests has been in dispute. but so far as Congress is concerned. there seems to be q large majority view that 1t will prove cfIicacious.
 If the President signs the bill if will mean another attempt is added to the dozen or so made during the last 25 years to control the railroad labor situation. Some observers profess 10 see a steady advance throughout all those years despite the general belief that every act passed was imperfect
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
FIRING ENTIRE BOARDS
IS TOO DRASTIC


 One can sympathize with Mayor Weld's selt-evident intention 10 make clean sweep Of various municipal boards. and one can be in this frame of mind without en- urely approving such radical up- sets in municipal government. It must be remembered that the pres eut mayor did not start the sys- tenn; that he is only following in inc footsteps Of political prerosa- tive. For new mayors to dismiss boards on the wholesale plan has been a habit Of mayors in Connec- ticut from time immcmorable.
 Pausinr 10 consider the effects, one is inclined to think it q bad system in spite Of it's antiquity. And there is much to be said in favor Of a change in the city char ter making it impossible to dismiss all hands on a board, including the clerks, and thus prevent political expediency from paralyzing a boards effective action for a con siderable length of time. A system no doubt could be instituted = If tho political powers thought it wise - whereby acknowledged of- ffcient members of 8 board and it's efficient clerks would be retained regardless of the change in ad ministration.
 On some boards everybody is new 10 the iob including the clerks. A certain amount Of business is hold ing over from the old board, in- cluding unpaid bills, Instead of be- ing able 10 go right ahead upon the advice of some holdover members and attend to holdover business with a minimum of delay and fric- ton, inquiries must be made and the entire civic system must be studied by individual members be- fore they can feel themselves com retont to proceed with the details of governing their important part of the civic establishment,
 There is something to be said in favor of having experienced men upon the boards. If mayors are to make clean sweeps Of such boards ever so often few citizens will have the opportunity to gain much ex- perience in places of trust. Many citizens who would be willing 10 place their services at the disposal Of the city will not care to do 20 under such circumstances. The re- suit would be the creation of boards Of politicians, who accept the transient opportunity for place as stepping stones for other polii- cal berths.
 The new boards may be as ef- Gcient as tho old. or even more so. But that does not stay the sprin- clplo that such things ought not to be. If we are going to ask men 10 serve upon such boards we ought 10 let them serve long enough 10 give good service to the city-the sort of good service which usually comes with experience. Appointing new members 10 q board is one thing; appointing all new members is quite another.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
THE FIRST AlRSHJP ACROSS THE POLE

There is glory enough for all in Polar exploration by air, Scarcely had Lieut.. Byrd penetrated 10 the North Pole by airplana when the world is thrilled with inc spectacle of the semi-dirisible Norge. with Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Els worth, co-directors in chargr, flying across tho Pole from Spitzborgcn to Point Barrow. Alaska, a flight Of 2,0o0 miles fully half Of which is over untyplorcd territory lying between the Pole and Alaska. As this was being written the inspiring flight had not yet terminated and definite assurance Of its success was not yet obtainablo. yet thero was every likelihood. in the face of good arctic May weather. that the giant airship would land at it's goal safely.
 Never has there been such T week for airplane exploration fin the history Of mankind. "Flying 10 the Pole" has been a dream ever sine" inc science of flying was even measurrahly developed; yet, though inspiring flying achievements have heon chrouiclcd by the score ill more favorable attitudes. inc earlier attempts 10 negotiate the frigi1 temperatures of the top Of the world invariably failed of their ob- Jactives, Now, in one week. We find one successful flight 10 the Pole aurro,I Ird hy another which at this moment seems 10 augur success.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
MOTLD KILL DRY LAW

St. Louis, Mo. May l2 Gp-A bin seeking the repeal of the state prohi- bition law will be submitted by ini- tiative petitions 10 the voters at the November election if WAS doctd-d to- day at a meeting Of the executive rommfttee Of the association a"ainst the prohibition amendment. held here.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Facts
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Amoricauism; Half of Us trying 10 keep up with the rest of Us.
 Learning is good thing, but very few charming people know any statistics.
 l. seems strange that those who stage endurance tests haven't thought Of a gum-chewing contest.
 Look at the brighter side. Think how many people in Herrin never have killed anybody.
 Man of vision: One who once made corkscrcws and turned in time to making padlocks.
 We arr sophisticated people and seldom are surprised except when the pitcher gets hit
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
WHITE LINES ON STREETS

The civic employees who are de- tailed 10 paint white safety lanes upon the downtown streets and sidewalks must feel something iIko ,hc fob)od quarry worker who complained h. spent half day lahoriousIy drilling 8 hole in inc stone only 10 have all his work ruined by a charge Of dynamite,
 Ever and anon 'h" line painiers fare forth. pail and brush in hand. They work indusrriousJy and when calling f day bayo produced a bcauHm assor,mu' Of snow-wa5r" laNes
 Hu, fix. 'h. tvm1ul snow that falls m rHa crisp winter time, tho lines don't r-mgn beautiful for any length of rim. Moreover thoE disappear. or nearly disappear very raai1,N
 What ~. o..i i- more 4lm and .auv pumma upon r1v public H-,v-vs.- ~hrv arc worth vnic, .rd r.a.a: hu tua .ob should b" . .. oe#,r
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
The Green At-ributc!

boar VI. Ju0oH: Herewith Is a little poem l wrote and | hope you will accept it. It IS original Roses are red
 Nicl"ts are blue. Sugar is sweet
 And so are you.
 Robert Green.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
IN KLlSS AT KRAZY KOLLEGE
Conducted By Nj, F. J)

fIOWUUCTNI ny VI, r, J,J Teacher:
 "Penfcld, old top. hope you have a reason for coming in late. If so, state it. using the words oats and Mamie" Miles x. Miles:
 Hes got a reason all right. I saw him watching the tiremcn in the firehousc. Pen Holder:
 Oats a story! Oats lie! I'n sock that guy Miles on the jore. wasn't late for no such a thing, Cause ma Mamie go to the store"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
OIIt,llI

Gray: "Honcy. this is q group picture taken at our convention. Can you find me in it?" Mrs. Gray: "Thcre you are al the extreme left.'
 Gray; That's right. How did you find me so quickIy?' Mrs. Gray: "Bccause you are ai- ways the farthest from the right side"
 J. F. Nycrson.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

(Conducted By Gertrude, Jr) Tcetrher:
 Una. ] want you to put the werd 'mendicant' in sentence. When re- citing. don't shake your he'd so mutch. as the Tapping of your ears disturbs the class Tma Peach. "T lup to sit out in the park And neck with my sweet beau,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

ddllcd while Rome burned is t myth. as all non-bclicvcrs in myths know there were no Gddles at the time Nero was an amateur musi- nan. Enr tha story Of an Egg liar bor. \, J., man playing the ukulcle while forest tra ragged around his housr seems sell authenticated. He probably WAS q believer in the Nero myth and wanted 10 te as great ,ihat historic celebrity
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
ApdI, Bur.au of Circulation

Member AndIt Burvau of Circulation The A B. 0. is 6 national oTganzauot vhict furuishes newspapers and adrtr' tIsers with 6 strictly honest ennlysis oi circulation. Our circulation etatist'f' arc ba sed mon this audit. This insuFes protection against fraud in newspapeI dIrtribut,on figures to both national an' local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Swift Justice

Foreman of Jury: Your honor, We find this man guilty of murder in the tNst degree" Prisoner (startled); Well, I'll be  Judge: You surely will!"
 Sunny.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
The Golden Rnlc

Edward: "Is your brother q kind man."
 William: He is very kind man. He killed a man for killing a dog"
 Ernest Truex. Copyright. 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
The Kind of Texts

Cnrlo Walt: "tIow's your son get ting on in couegr?"
 Uncle George; I'm proud of him. Guess he's got religion now, I just got q letter saying as how he WAS going to buy a lot Of text books"
 -\IiuOin EGWermann,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Advertisement

Lost -- MuXson FoXhall Judcll. Editor of THE FUN SHOP. It is believed inc is searching for Robert Green. Out-of-town papers please CODY.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

The Herald ts on ssie daily in New York st Hotalng's Newsstand. Times souars; schultz's Ssvsstsnds. Entrance Grand Central, I2ud Street.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Our Housc-CIeaninC Hint

Why all this war on cob-webs, Folks,
 CiroUeh-wcbs are worse, We say, Let's rield tine broom of merry jokes
 And sweep the pests away,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
Cause For Worry

Hardness. so Kirby is always worrying about his wife's appear ance. ch? That's nothing to worry about"
 Clark: "Thm's what he thought untH sine appeared at the office un- tXprctrdIy one day"
 Rev. NJ. c. ".
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Some men can kiss so nice, but some Mendicant, you know"
 A. J. Hager.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

The next thing 10 discovering il copper mine in he city was fhr discovery of q ton of copper wir" hidden in cave off Jerome street. More csveman stuff, .-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

i.r5.~ .r'outo.l..~ on 'u0 main -...'s .n N.v Have" has been en- Hr.r narm4 @wtua certain hours rt flo day. iodrm.ng "m The GE on tro sound is "'proer"-sng' tr rhe fashion dtSnhrd by all 'ru' lovers Of motoring. If such things continue 10 happen lhe only places for parking will be in tne suburbs Of our cities Ask any merchant and he will tell you he heartily disIikes such restrictions inasmuch as q great deal Of shopping nova days is being done via the family runabout.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

That French air ace who wil fly rrom New York to Paris will take only q few packages of cigarettes with him for "food" Evidently fig urine if he falls in the ocean there will be no need for meals.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Woman is usually referred to as the eternal feminine, because 1t akcs a man forever to understand her.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

When you sec a photograph Of q man with q hat on, you know what has happened to his hair
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

All have handicaps. Many a town with money and brains never is able to sign up a winning ball team.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Among the things that tighten labor Is tn. knowledge that the boss will b. out two hours for lunch.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Americans are developing. They can now travel in all foreign coun- tries and resent being considered aliens.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
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Willie at his noon-day feed.
 Thought his share was small indeed. "Pa", he said, this bird is nice, But you should correct that slice" "
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

We aren't really one people. Im- agine an Idaho farmer getting cA- cited about Pennsylvania politics.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
GOLF MlLIIIS
By George $. Chappell

EY N'UTE0 N. OHUTFgT Willie. with a nifty stroke, Hit a window-p pane which broke; '\Tow," he cried. this game is fun! I just made a hole in one'!!' At the golf club little Willie Watched the game and said: It's
 silly, Why should men spend half a day Chasing quinie pills that Way.'
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Our theory is that those who be- enough or spanked enough.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

So far as we knew, zero is tho best symbol of the effect tho aver age man will feel now that France has agreed 10 pay.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

Amoricanism: Half of Us trying 10 keep up with the rest of Us.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-12
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Little Willie, cunning laddie, Said. T like the job of caddy, Not so much for what I've earned, As for certain words I've learned! Willie said, These practice swings Really arr most curious things. Dandelions l always hit But the golf ball not blt.'
 V Willie. driving from the stoop, Knocked the rooster for q loop, Saying, as he watched the shot, That's a birdie. is ii not?'
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-12

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Evening star., 1926-11-09
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

SALES.
GeorGetown Gas 5s-S3 600 At a7L
Washington Gas Sc 33-$!O0 81 lONls
Washington Rwy. 4 Flee. rfd-IO Al
Farmers 4 Mechanics National Bank
10 at 2sh. 4 At 2s6 10 at 2sb.
american Security Trust Col at
Money-Call loans. s and per cent
Federal-American Co. com.--5o at 30
AFTER CALL
washinston. Rwy. 4 Ele". pfd.-Io at
Evening star., 1926-11-09
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received By Private Wire Direct to The Star once

but encountered profit taking at the
higher level. Imperial Oil Of Canada.
New York. Kentucky and Humble
were higher most Of the session on
an increas sed demand.
Public Utilities. under leadership OF
American Gas and Electric. Common
wealth Power and Electric Investors
were in good dema nd although price
Improvement was slight. American
Seating common sold At a new high
record under the present form OF
ca pitalization when it changed hands
At ~. Freshman Radio maintained
its s.point rise of Monday. hut did
little more.
Selling came into specialties which
have been more or lees in favor.
This was true OF Glen Alden Coal.
down more than point. Phillip
Morris down like amount and War
ner Brothers Pictures on more than
5 pointA At one time. Engineers Cola
featured the mipink division with
drop TO a new low record.
Evening star., 1926-11-09
COTTON ADVANCES
ON TRADE BUYING
Market Is Firm, Having
Greatly Discounted Big
Government Report.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November s.--Cotton
futures opened Arm: December, I2.4s:
January. 1888: March, 1882; May.
1902; July, 1925.
The market opened trm today At an
adva nee Of 3 to 10 points on continued
trade buying. covering and mod
crate commission house demand pro-
NOTED by relatively Arm Liverpool
ca bles. and the steadiness OF yester-
days market. after the publica ton of
the Government crop report.
January contracts sold up to 1880
in the hrst few minutes. a net ad
vance OF Is to 20 points on active
points from the low level touched
shortly after publication OF the Off
cial crop figures.
There was considerable Southern
selling and realizing above the 121s
cent level. however. while dema nd
seemed to taper of after initial buy
ing orders had been executed. Prices
showed reactions OF & or 10 points
from the best by the end Of the frst
hour.
New Orleans Market.
NEW ORLEANS. November 9 Cq).
Cotton futures opened steady. De-
cember, 1888; January, 1853: March.
1880: May, 1898: July. 1917. The
market opened frm today in sym
pathy with better Liverpool cables
than due and colder weather. First
trades showed gains of 10 to IL points
and prices advanced further after the
start. December trading to 1884, Jan
uary to 1888 and March to 1884. or
~ points above yesterdays close on
all active months. Near the end of
the first half-hour prices eased of
to IL points from the highs on a
forecast for fair and warmer weather
for the Western belt. The market
then became quiet and ruled steady
near the lows.
Liverpool Quotations.
LIVERPOOL, November 9 L4p.-Cot-
ton-Spot. good business done: prices
steady. American strict good mid
ding. 30; good middling, 7.55; strict
middling. 7.30: middling, S.a5: strict
low middling. $50: low middling, $40;
strict good ordinary. 5.75; good ordi-
nary, $40. Sales. 10000 bales. includ-
ing $500 American. Receipts. $4,000
bales; American. $4,000. Futures
closed quiet. November, S.72; Decem.
ber, 6.74; January, $50; March, 6.S7;
May, e.s6; July, 7.o5; September, 7.10.
Evening star., 1926-11-09
Liverpool Quota tiOns.
Money to Loan

Secured by frst deed of trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commission
Joseph l. Weller 4.o wash. l.: Tr1:t T. q.
Evening star., 1926-11-09
TREASURY CERTIFICATES.
fR.por,ed by J. W. sehxm.n 4 Co
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

fAretations furnished nv W B. Hihhs 4 Co
Nominal SeiupR checks
Fad value to1ar
Evening star., 1926-11-09
BY WILLIAM r. HEFFERNAN
Received By Priva

NEW YORK, November "a 80.
ries "f conflicting price movements
characterized trading on the Curb
Market today. After the hrst half
hour, the oil shares came into proroL
nence again and their strength had 81
aympA thetic influence upon other
parts Of the list.
The market for oil stocks was com.
pietely Ignoring unfa vorabie trade
news. The ma nner in which the prom.
inent STANDARD issues were bought left
the fmpression that those favoring
higher prices for the group believe
me worst that could happen to the
OIL industry now was behind IL and
discounted in the market for the
stocks at the present price level. The
latest weekly figures on domestic
crude output placed production in the
week ended November s at new
peak
Vacuum was hid IN almost a poipt
Evening star., 1926-11-09
POTATO MARKET FIRM.

CHICAGO. November . t4N.-Pota =
toes Receipts. az cars: on track. 472:
total United States shipments. sos
cars. trading moderate: demand bet.
TER. market Arm: Wisconsin sacked
round whites. 225a2.4s fancy shade
higher: Idaho sacked ruseets. 300a
s"s: Minnesota sacked round whites.
ooHa235: Minnesota. North Dakota
aacked Red River Ohios. 2s5a2 80.
Evening star., 1926-11-09
REAL ESTATE LOANS
51h%
FRED T. NESbIT
no TIE POLEYHOLDERs yf
THE pHTrnrNTsYA
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IetN Vermont Ave. Main 1892.

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vsn Be- AelA st the Hssne Olsse Of aid Com
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twelve O'Clock noon, Tor the rurYsose OF select
ing four persons 10 BE- vsAsd FOR By the policy
holdese Trassee a. naeznberk of the Beard OF
ct the Company to be. he'd oa the Tenth dsr
Of Janoary. 1877
At sueh neetiAe sv6gy policyhoidsr Of the
cooperation vho 10 ef tbe Ass af twsssy-one
ys~rs es upwards and ~heee policy he's been in
feFce fer ~ least one yeAr last paat shaii bs
sDtitled 10 east one vste in perpon or hy psoxy
EDWARD d. DUFTIEISO, P-ssS6sn,
Evening star., 1926-11-09
lTkeI tOOdV.
INDusTsIALs,

Following is liat Of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York