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New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SOMEBODY BLINDERED

There is 8 touch of the pathetic in a story coming from the Deg nan Mcconnell mine fields in Okla homa yesterday and the impression that someone blundered in his in- depreciation Of an injunction. from a humanitarian standpoint at least, Is easily gained.
 A hundred men or more were entombed In the workings of the mine, some of whom it was thought might be saved if they were reached in time. The latest figures on those actually gotten out alive are not available at this writing. but that does not affect the story whatever. It appears that there is federal court injunction, dated last October. which requires that miners, members of a union which has been on strike, be required to keep off the property. This meant, according 10 the tale, that several men skilled in the working Of mines and better fitted 10 do rescue work than many who were attempting it were not able to go on the prop erty and do what they could 10 bring forth bodies, dead or living. Jeff Thurston," unknown 10 us though his. name is related in A. r. dispatches, offered his aid and that of some companions to the state mine inspector. He was not im- mediately allowed to do so because of the injunction. although 1t was indicated that he might be used later.
 The wonder of 1t is that the in- junction was not forgotten at once
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
of children and grand children grow Ipv m nrotnd fhen1

of children And grand children grow Ing up around them.
 Growing reminiscent one day about two years ago they discussed their high school experiences and wondered how it would be 10 try 1t again. They secured the story of David Harum, adapted to . two act sketch and three characters. David and his wife purchased all rights from Charles Frohman and spent several hundred hours studying and rchearsing 1t, They produced 1t be- forc the F'itchburg Rotary club and made such hit that they immedi- atcly found themselves in demand by churches, civic clubs and Chambers of Commerce in that vicinity. They produced 1t at n Rotary meeting last year when Everett W. Hill of Oklahoma was International president. MT. Hill said 1t clearly brought out three fundamental prin- ciples of Rotary the ambition to regulate business so that the buyer need not be on guard against trckery, the showing Of friendly attitude and helping hand toward tho undnrprivileged boy and giving aid 10 tho needy The playlet was given In flawless manner and many ex- pressions of pleasure were heard afterwards.
 One of the amusing scenes not on the program was that of q prominent Rotarian who was helping to ar- range the stage setting, trying to adjust an old fashioned glass parlor kerosene lamp. With homemade shade Of the kind that never was seen in "coal oil' lamp days, and a cotton wick which the housewife Of generation ago would not think of using without trimming, the anna. teur stage hand finally got the lamp burning satisfactorily. Dancing fol- lowed the program.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

oept that the West Shore was well comed to serve the cities on the west side of the Hudson. Both roads eventually were sold to the New York Central. the Nickel Plato within recent memory being resold 10 its present owners, the Van Swcringens.
 Loree. on behalf of the widow and sons of F. II. Hartman, Is now tapping the same idea of pro Nding competition for the existing trunk lines without adding 10 the total Of tonnage. He has the op- position Of the New York Central, the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio, the trunk lines affected by the proposed Loree line across Pennsylvania. The proposed Loree line would cost s75O,ooO q mile 10 build throughout Pennsylvania, but Messrs, Loree and Hughes insist 1t could make profit on the invest ment - in time. The three trunk lines in opposition naturally claim that they are able 10 handle all traffic now and in the future and that as they are unable to earn princely dividends although among the Class 1 roads able 10 do better than many other lines 1t Is unlikely that A new line cost Ing s750,ooo a mile would pay for a long time.
 The I. c. c. Is expected 10 deny the application; at least, this is the view of New York financial circles. But the construction Of such a line, although 1t might not be as profit able a proposition as MT. Loree thinks. would require much ma terlal, steel rails and equipment, and would help to put much money Into circulation -- if that means anything in the long run. It would injure the present systems some- what, but perhaps no more than the West Shore, the Nickel Plate. or the Wabash hurt the trunk lines mentioned.
 One cannot help thinking that the fears of the trunk lines are ex- aggerated. They would lose less in the long run than the stockholders in such an enterprise. Perhaps one of the functions Of the I. C, C. is to save ambitious stockholders from themselves.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

commission here could not grant a wag. increase or order decrease in the case of street railway em- ployes for instance, even it 1t would.
 The Governor of Pennsylvania has been casting about for a solu- ton 10 the strike since Its start, or even before. He may have the best motives in the world, but 1t seems that political demagogy might be the impelllng urge behind his de. sire for a settlement. Hs has ap- peared 10 take the side of the striking miners In most of his statements. implying 10 tho public that he is looking toward the fac ton from whence the most votes may be expected in 8 future poll teal battle. He may be perfectly sincere in his belief that state rogu- latlons Of tho industry Is the an swer 10 the question that is bother ing more than one head of a fam fly, in the coal fields and out, but he Is certainly practical enough 10 realize that coal mine owners and workers will not obey the dictates of state and work. or charge less for the coal.
 The die has been cast In the coal strike, the general public. we be- lieve. Is settled for A long siege. The trouble may have originated with one side or the other. The strike may have come about be. cause the operators wished to break lip organized opposition to their desires 10 keep labor prices down and increase the income or their coal, or 1t may have occurred because the workers wished more wages than the traffic would bear But, whatever caused 1t, the re- curing arguments, with the ad. vanced price Of coal as a certain result are becoming extremely tire some.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
FOOLISH OUTLINES OF HISTORY

Conceived by Paul D. Olson)
 Antony, I love you,' breathed Cleopatra, through her nose.
 Her lips were parted, and so was Anthony's hair, as she flung herself at her lovers solar plexis. Their lips met, and shook hands.
 What have you been doing to- day." asked Anthony, as he drew up his balloon togas and sat down beside her.
 "Posing for those tiresome old soap advertisements, 'murmurcd Cleopatra, playfully throwing him kiss and rock. T say, Tony, old bean, what did you bring me from Rome?"
 Guess" smiled Antony, with quiet, noiseless grin. ,
 "A gas chariot?" questioned Cleo patra.
 "No, pearl" said Antony, open mg an oyster. "You're supposed 10 drink it. you know, dissolved in wine. It's the etyle now. Inside the neck. instead of outside" :.
 'I know the very thing Geo. patra clapped her hands delightedly against Antony's face. Dads just made some of that home brew of his. That stuff would dissolve any thing. Tony, you're just the incest man. Take me in your arms seize mel"
 Antony's breath came in short pants and long t:ousers, but he didn't Caesar.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
\ \I,W TRUNK LINE

Leonor.r- I,orce, president Of the Delaware anI Hudson railroad, is not easily turned aside. Scarcely had an examiner tor the Interstat" Commerce Commission denied his application for permission 10 con- struct a4ffw, trunk line between New york and Chicago than Ne om- rloysd Charles |, Hughes to argue in mer9,SE,air 'bSrofe the commIs- sion, which he did yesterday,
 TasNicase is One q curious impli- ca'ior@. ono fofrefuHystitlustra'ing the modem -mejho5 Of regulating not only, tho railroads. but r"EuIat- ing railroad construction. Tn the olden days there was no particular objection 10 any corporation which desired 10 build railroad line, particularly Il trunk line. Such ef- forts were welcomed by the public and the government. Any concern at that tim" which wished 10 spend millions in money in such enter priscsr and commanded the money or credit 10 do. so, was welcome 10 make tho outlay. Thus the West Shore was built 10 compete with the New York Central between New York and Buffalo, paralleling inc older, System; and tho original NickeI 1Plaie was built between Clevelanf and Chicago 10 compete with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, now part Of the New York Central There was no neces- siy for either of these roads at that time; both represented the doubling of mllase without adding ton Of freight to the total yielded in the respective territories ex-
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SCHOOL DAY ROMANCE
 REFLECTED AT ROTARY
High School Actors Years Ago Delight Rotarians With David
 Harum."

A romance of school days was the story behind the scenes when Mir. and Mrs. Fred D. Lesure of Fitch burg, Mass. presented a two act sketch David Harum" at Ladies' Night by the New Britain Rotary club last evening, following din- ner at the Burritt hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. Lesure are not pro- fessional actors. In fact Mir. Lesurc is q wholesale candy merchant and president of tho Fitchburg Rotary club. Decpite the fact that he and his wife have just barely passed the half century mark. Mir. Lesure boasts with pride of the fact that he is a "Granddaddy." o..-
 Mir. and Mrs. Lesure, years ago when both were high school stu dents, played together one time in a school play. The intervening years saw them married. the husband a prosperous businessman and family
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
25 Fears Ago Today

The United States army Is very much in need of men. There are about 100000 men now in the serv- ice, 65.00o of whom are in the Philippines. Temporary recruiting stations are being established and one may be placed here.
 New Britain is again failing 10 support the polo league and If the attendance does not hold up the team will he moved to Salem mean ing the probable breakup of the Ma tional league.
 The following program will be car ried out at the opening Of the new library building: prayer; address by President John B. Talcott; financial statement by Treasurer Andrew ]. Slopcr, history of the library by Prof. D. x. Camp, readings by Prof. R. G Hubbard.
 A preliminary meeting looked to- ward the formation of chess and checker club was held last night. and there will be another meeting to- morrow evening with William Mid dlemass,
 R. Ballerstein &; Co. of Hartford advertise velvet at 25 cents a yard.
 A Ataxpayer. in letter to the Her aid. demands 10 know why, although plans for a new grammar school budding have been drawn. nothing has been done toward erecting one. | Poor ventilation, splendid places 10 inhale crayon dust, and poor light which forces many 10 wear spectaces are said 10 be among the evils Of the present structure.
 Six years ago x. NJ. Cohen fell through the ice at Shuttle Meadow and vas saved by Conrad Wahren- berger. This morning Conrad's s horse ran away on Arch street and Cohen repaid his debt by hurlinG himself at the racing animal and stopping it as it smashed into a pole. Conrad arose and said, Were square now, Nick" and they moved with one impulse toward the cafe.
 The Ideal Cycle club will hold its annual reception this evening in Holmes lE Hoffman's hall. The con- mitteo members include George Quigley C. A, Rossberg, Andrew Ny strom, Burton Doolittle, Herman Wiuo, William B. Young, Ernest Twigs and William Stevenson.
 Among the patents granted last night was ono upon an electric cut out 10 John II. Trumbull.
 Behind 10-5 in the last period, the New Britain pool team responded tc Curtis fine work last night and won lS-12, hy rattling goals through about 90 seconds apart all through the closing period.
 James o'Brien, a teamster. receiv- ed a sprained ankle this afternoon in Berlin when his lumber wagon 1 tipped bver and spilled him out.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
2, Can . cat have hiccoushsr

c. Can . cat have hiceoushss
 A. Yes.
 O. When addressing a card to an entire family. what is tho correct form?
 A. INT and Mrs. James K. Brown and Family"
 c. Was Coleridge a contempor- ary of Wordsworth and southey7
 A. Yes, he was closely associated with both, He was for many years a neighbor of Wordsworth's. and he married a sister of southey's wife.
 c. What was the won and lost record for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the last baseball season?
 A, The Pirates played one hun dred and flfty-three games, winning ninety-hve and losing ffty-eight.
 Q. Is the king of Belgium any relation 10 the former kaiser7
 A. Albert's father married a princess Of Hohenzollern. and Albert is therefore related by blood 10 the former kaiser,
 Q. What is the cubic contents of the U. $, gallon?
 A. 231 cubic inches.
 Q. When will the next transit of Mercury occur?
 A. November 1e, 1927. but 1t will be invisible in the United states.
 Q. What branch of the govern ment deals with Improvements in mail boxes, and mailing devices?
 A. The committe on research. experiment. and design, '. s. post office department, Washington, D. C.
 Q, How many were killed and injured and how much damage was done by the explosion in Halifax harbor during the World War?
 A. December 6, 1917. occurred the collision between the French line steamship, Mont Blanc" load ed with munitions and the Nor wegian relief ship "Imo." In the re- sulting explosion 1,500 persons were killed, 4.00o seriously injured. and a property loss estimated at 50 mill lion dollars occurred. Practically all tn enorthern and older part of the city (known as Richmond) was de- molished by the concussion, or wiped out by the fires that ensued.
 c. What are the limits of radio frequencies.
 A.. They are usually between 10000 and 2,o0o,0O0, but extend in extreme cases down to 10000 and up to 30o,00o,00o cycles per second
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

c. What were the measurements of the girl who won the Atlantic City beauty contest?
 A. The measurements of Miss Fay Lamphicr, the winner of the At lantlc City beauty contest in 1925 are: Weight, 130 pounds: height, 5 feet, inches; neck, 12 1-2 inches; bust, 34 inches; waist. 26 1-2 inches; hips, 37 1-2 inches: arm length, ?3 inches: wrist, inches; thigh, q 1-2 inches; calf. 12 1-2 inches; ankle, 8 inches.
 c. What Is the duty on aluminium cooking utensils sent from the United States to Canada?
 A. Thirty per cent ad valorem. In addition there is q sales tax of five per cent.
 Q. How can rust be removed from the inside Of an iron water jacket?
 A. Fill the jacket with a nearly saturated solution Of chloride of tin and allow 1t to stand for 12 or 14 hours. Another method Is 10 fill the jacket with water to which a little sulphuric acid has been added, and place a small piece of zink inside.
 c. Does the Atlantic cable lie on the bottom of the ocean?
 A. It lies on the bottom except where there are hollows in the oceans bed and then the cable is spread across the hollow from edge 10 edge.
 Q. What Is the passage In the Bible that tells us to give strong drink to others?
 A. Perhaps you refer to Pro- verbs 31:7-"Give strong drink unto him that Is ready to perish and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink and forget his pover- ty. and remember his misery no more"
 Q. How many bank failures take place in year? A. The following statistics on bank failures are the latest availa- ble: 1919-50; 1920-119; 1921- 404: 1922--277; 192S-57S.
 Q. Which is proper to use as an adjective, Special" or "especial?" A. There is a difference between | the words. "Especial' singles out a quality or an object from others of l the same kind; as "an especial kind" Special conveys the idea of l having some particular or remarka- 1 hlc characteristic; as, "a special an- nouncemcnt."
 Q. When was the first motion | picture machine inventedo
 A. The Kinetoscope invented by Edison in 1893 was the first motion picture machine.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
4 NEW DIRIGIBLE PLANNED

Irrespective of what one may be- lieve Of the outcome of the investi- gaton of the accident to the naval dirigible Shenandoah several months ago and on whose shoulders he might lay the blame for the appall- Ing disaster to the big airship 1t is believed that the proposal 10 build a newer and larger lighter than air machine will meet with general approval about the country. Ex- periments with new ventures have always been costly In human life, humanity gains Its reward for its trips into the speculative by risking it's life. This will always be true, 1t has always been true. In one way or another life, or many. has been dedicated to every improve ment we have made in our manner of living or our comforts.
 The air furnishes a field for in- vestigation and development which calls in a strong voice to every man possessed Of the slightest spirit of adventure. There Is little question that there will be much passenger and freight transportation through this clement at time not so very far off. Alrplanos were factor not to be ignored in the last war, they will be a bigger one in the next. | Experiments with them ere being carried on with loss of life, even now, when their structures and the art of maneuvcring them has be- i come more or less known. There are not as many passengers carried in a plane as in a dirigible, conse- nuontiy when disaster overtakes 8 heavier than air machine the loss Of life Is not so large and the shock to the public is not so great.
 The Navy department has prob ably learned one thing, at least since the Shenandoah accident and that Is to distrust areas where there are liable to be sudder storms, approxinating hurricane; arise at any time. Commandel Lansdowne's objections 10 making the trip in the Shenandoah and tht reason for them will be noted, ever though the department will no admit that there wero any objcc tons made. That lesson wa learned, anyhow, at frlghtful cos In life and a great loss of rrestig, 10 the lighter than air craft, it i true.
 Notwithstanding, other nation are experimenting, perhaps nor cautiously but just as thoroughl with dirigibles. We learn from ex
 porience. IL would be bitter. som day. to learn that We had neglecte
 the development Of method Of al
 tack or defense that might mea the decision in the question of na tional life or death.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
IN KLAss AT KRAzY KoLLEGE

Conducted by Gertrude) Teacher:
 Adjust your cravat, MT, Worse distinguished is the word" Worsen Worse: There once was mutt named Dupree Whose wife was more homely than he. T loved her sister he cried, But the silly thing died, And I had distinguished onto me-" Teacher:
 James. use the word 'ananias' correctly" Jim N. Knee: Eddie broke his shoulder al my party And Margic kicked Amelia in the hall; Freddie made his sisters nose all bloody, Ananias time was had by all!"
 James N. Skiddemore.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
THE GRAND LIST

The grand list figures, as pub. lished. in the Herald of yesterday give good indication of the growth of the city during a twelve. month, as well as demonstrating the rise in property values in the city. An increase Of nearly seven and a half million dollars in the valuation of all properties, from *ss,lSs,515 10 s105,646,026, or roughly. seven per cent, indicates healthy condition. The amount Of increase is about equivalent to, or slightly more than. interest on the average investment would be. There are plenty of individuals who would be satisfied 10 earn seven million on ninety-eight million: dollar investment.
 The figures year ago gave the total number of houses in the city at 5,977I Ia. worth s2i,417,s50. This year there are 6,413 1-3, as- sessed at s3o,9oS,1O0. There are 442 more dwelling houses, which add about six and half million dollars to the total. 7,1S1 automo- piles year ago were valued at s2,7S2,1S5, this year S,197 were as- sessed at sS.47l.910. The mer- chandlse inventory and valuation shows loss over year ago. This year stock in merchandise was val ined at s16,53S.S55; year ago 1t was slG..70l,5S3. r>
 Tie increase in the valuation of houses and autom obiles furnishes within a couple of hundred thou sand dollars of the seven and a half million dollar jump in city
 It appears that the city is some what lower than. the general aver age in the percentage of automo- piles 10 people, there being one auto to- every nine people, or slight ly less, figuring the population al 10000. There are more than ten people. 10 every house and about q thousand six hundred more auto mobiles than. there are houses.
 It shourd be born in mind that the building program has not yet made itself felt in,the number Of houses on the list but the policy of tho assessors this year. when they included structures which had small stores in them under the class Of houses. not stores as heretofore, has n1dde an arrrcciable jump.
 Mir. Nolstoad is. in part, to blame for the decrease in the merchant disc inventory, 1t is figured, many stores" hosng closed up through police vigilance. Their "stocks,' apart from the illicit, as they had to carry .somes were lost for city valuation.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
BECOMES A PROFESSOR

Cambridge. Mass, Jan.--1P,--Ths appointment of Oakes Ames. for 2s years a teacher at Harvard, as pro. lessor of botany at the university was announced today. He formerly was director of the Botanic Garden of Harvard and is the author of several works on orchids.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Ths'A B. c. h a national organization which furnishes newspape and sdver. tleert with . strictly honest anal?sp Of circulation. Out circulation statlstict are eased upon this audit. Int insutes protection sssiust fraud In newspapeI dlvr'hut,on figures to both national and focal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

They'll Make Moro Cheerful Reading
 Folks! Since diaries are stupid. Folks, With entries such IS cloudy" 'clear," Let's turn new leaf. jot down jokes, And all keep Fun-arles this year!
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN

(Conducted by Gertrude, JF'J Fletcher:
 Allison, take your he'd off your desk and put 'laziness" in a sen tence."
 Allie Rabbit; "Our baby attracks more attention
 than me Though don't see why, l must say,
 Cause he cant do a thing except suck on one thum Vile he laziness crib the hole day" Marie Gertrude Letter.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
Certainly Not

Certainly Not Clifford; Do you play golt?" George: No. I don't" Clifford: But you're wearing golf knlckers."
 George: "Well, just because a girl was wearing chiffon dress you wouldn't call her choffonier, would you ?"--IIoartrouble. Tho Bobbed- Hair Bandit.
 WEN BLACK IS READ
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

A million years from now some scientist may dig up our best speci- men and make people mad by call ing him man.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

A douGhboy friends says he doesn't see how Europe can have unusually heavy rainfall without making the days longer.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Russian scientist claims that stones are possessed of sex, that he can get female reactions from some and male from others when placing them In certain chemicals,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

An archaeologist is a, man who can look at fragment Of thigh bone and reconstruct the creatures teeth.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

They're making artificial wool now, and soon the moths will know how mortals feels about synthetic gin,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive . per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are conddential.-Editor.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Further activities Of Charles Gar land in giving away more money, missed by the press up 10 yester- day, arc now coming 10 light.