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New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
COMMUNICATED
I[ KNEW THUMBS WE'RE DOWN
George Y. Hamlin Said He Antici- pated UnfavOrablc Action
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Editor New Britain Herald:
 The New Britain Herald of Janu- ary :, exhibited the following head lines: Thumbs Downed on Ham, lin's Referendum. Suggestion I'm practical, Charter Revision Commit tee Is Convinced" Mir. Hamlin ex- pected this action. he was fully aware that thumbs were down be- fore, and he never thought num- mics were capable of raising their thumbs. It is pretty we'll settled among the thinking men, that the only motion of mummies and auto- matons, is that motion imparted by real men. It appears that one of those figures, by means of a cum ningly sccreted radio attachment. appeared 10 say in impressive tones, Impractical" and Special elections are costly" The remarks of the remaining figures Were not Of importance
 tp to the time that our charter was dismembered, q little over two years ago, it carried a provision which was considered impractical to those who wanted to throw away the city's money. On page fifteen, section fourteen. Of the city charter. edition Of 1924. We tnd-"Sec. 14. If any person wishes 10 make any change or modification il any of the estimates submitted by the con-
 
 board. a petition for said change or modification shall he made in writ ing and left with the city clerk at least five days before the meeting of said city meeting board and the same shall be advertised in the same manner as hcrcinbefore provided by the city clerk. provided that no petition for an appropriation for pny object or matter not included in the report referred to said board hy the common council shall be re- ceiVed by the city clerk nor advcr- tised by him nor presented to said board and provided that said peti- ton be endorsed by one hundred registered voters Of the city - Here. we see, one hundred voters Were just enough 10 have the char fer revisionistS want to get rid Of them: and we also see. that they would require so many names upon petition. that no one would have the time 10 get them. The whole object Of the provision, is 10 make it easy, not difficult, for the public 10 step in and say things. when the occasion requires it.
 We might just as well be without l the provision. 1T it must he so diff l cut to exercise it. The voice said.
 Special elections are costly" We l might be impressed by such state-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
NOW ADAMS ITS THE PLAY,
 NOT THE STARS

The day of stellar theatrical stars, who could pack the house regardless of the mediocre plays forming the vehicle for the stage ensemble, seems to be about oytr. There are still stars, but the managers have lrarn- ed that MT. Shakespeare was right when he said the plays the thing"
 A New York theatrical writer the other day went at pains to chronicle the number Of starlcss plays which have been successful on Broadway during recent years; adding the number of stars who have suffered 'ailures--or Hops" as the Broad wayese call them--and winding up
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Purity Above All "SAL ADA''
 E:A ,.. Packed under spotless conditions
New Britain 2s.ooo population.

New Britain 2S,000 population.
 Dr. R. NJ. Clark, chairman of thu health committee. has replied tt Landers. Frary X Clark, in regarI to the unemployment of physi clan in the smallpox cases. HI states that the health board is re Guired to isolate and quarantine thI disease but Is not charged with hir ing a physician. He says. that thI factory has not asked for this steI as yet.
 The Hart & Cooley Co. will bulk an addition to it's plant on MyrtlI street.
 The military carnival to be give this month by Co. F. and the Amer ican band promises 10 be the mos elaborate affair of its kind eveI given in this city. A visiting mill tary company will present some ccrr| mony. The entertainment will il' clude singing. the Tabs minstrel moving pictures. cake walk. and eN| hibition.
 The ninth grade scholars of tli| grammar school met yesterday an| elected the following officers. pres dent. Thomas l.awton; vice pres dent. Emma Allen; secretary. Carl des IIolcomb; treasurer, Thomf| FcenoN
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ments if records in this respect were not entirely to the contrary. A special election might cost the city S1. 800 or s2,000, but the people would be heard, the expense would be at their request, and it is their money that THEY are spending. and their approval or disapproval would be final. Put this cost against the $500. 900 which the completed job on the hill is going to cost. and which the people have once said they did not want, and tried again to say. and see just how much could have been saved by the transaction.
 It may be that the only practical men in New Britain, are those In the city council and the charter re- vision committee. This may be true. I have before me a mental picture of a little group that gathers from year to year around the public fruit tree which it thinks it owns. It has also built a fence around the tree. In the enclosure surrounded DN tue ltllCt Ntlll bt ctNii t liN| A'. den with luscious fruit just ready to drop. The men inside the fence havo taken different positions with their backs against the fence, walt ing for the plums to fall. The fence is almostly entirely hidden by warn- ings against trespassing. A few men who can fence themselves within small enclosure. sacred only to themselves, are really, very prac- tical.
 Oh what mockery is found in that great conventional lie of our times, "Of the people, by the peo- pie. for the people," A few hum dred years ago. a tyrant in Switzer- land put one of his old hats upon q pole in the market place. and ordered that all of the inhabitants should salute it; but we are now told that this story. with the stories of Washington and Paul Revere, i and some others. are all myths. GEORGE V. HAMLIN.
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vegetable?"
 Gibson: What makes you ask that?"
 Tryon: Well, they say that sim gle oyster will lay from one to eight million eggs a year" Gibson: What about it?" Tryon: That's quite on EGG PLANT" .....
 Mrs. Frank B. Duerrs
 Busy Season Donnelly: we sailed out to the oyster beds today" Connolly: Did you get many oys- ter eggs?'
 Donnely: "No: it was away under what we expected" Connolly: What did your ship do?" Donnelly: "Aw, it had to lay to-"
 .. F. F. Pitzer Copyright, 1927. Reproduction Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
OUR PROTECTORATE. IN NICARAGUA

The President in his message made it plain that our interest in Nicaragua is primarily one of main- taining property rights of American citizens, and protecting their lives.
 The message strongly emphasized the ownership of property in Nicara- qua by Americans, the interest of the American government in a po- tental canal right, and the presence of Americans in the country.
 Recognition of the minority Diaz government was a step toward the protection of American interests and American lives. Recognition of the Sacasa revolutionists by Mexico was q step menacing American influence in the country.
 The President in stressing the fact that the reyolutionists have been obtaining arms from Mexico, in all probability will not arouse much indignation. Naturally they would obtain arms from no other country as quickly as from Mexico, which has recognized them. The only other source of supply would be the United States England or some of the continental nations, which naturally harbor gun runners at a price. Under the circumstances it would take longer to obtain arms from these other nations. However we would not be surprised if by this time several American firms, deal CTS in secondhand rifles for revo- lutionists wherever they may be found, may have obtained few orders from the Sacasa crowd for goods deliverable where American gunboats are not likely to be watch ing. Business is business, and real ly we see nothing to prevent such legitimate and adventurous under takings provided somebody-maybe the Mexican government itsclf-un- derwritcs the bills. It's been done on scores of occasions, and the trade flourishes best without undue publicity or advertising. At the same time some other firms--maybc the same ones supplying the revolu- tonists-can do a little extra busi- ness by selling their goods 10 the Diaz government. which is a much easier undertaking from this coun- try under the circumstances. The Mexican government. of course, would have as much oppor1 unity to wax indignant at this as We are try ing 10 be indignant over the ship ment of arms to Sacasa.
 The facts underlying the entire situation is that We are not neutral as respects Nicaragua. Our policy. determined by the President and the state department, is 10 help Diaz 10 maintain bis pedestal In truth, American interests are accorded some credit for having put him there. Naturally we will not like to soc the goycrnor-Eencral of our Nicaraguan colony molcstcd or thrown out Of office" That's the milk in the cocoauut.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

You can get an answ r 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 extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are dential.-Editor
 Q. What is the difference be- tween a draft of air and breeze?
 A. A draft is a current of air. A breeze is a gentle gale, soft or fresh soft wind.
 Q. Where and when was Norman Kerry. the moving picture actor born? How tall is he?
 A. Born. Rochester, N. Y., June 16. 1897. He is six feet two inches tall.
 Q. How long is full grown tape worm?
 A. From 10 to 35 feet
 Q. What is an accessory after the fact?
 \. Legally it means person who, having full knowledge that a crime has been committed. conceals it from the magistrate, and harbors, assists. or protects the person charged with or convicted of the crime.
 Q. Where can I find a list of Indian names that would be appro- priate for summer camps?
 A. "Akanu" and "Ashe" are two Indian names for lodge. "Wask- waha" and "Kanosera" mean camp. Other names will be found in a bulletin on Indian names that may be obtained from the Washington Bureau for five cents in stamps or coin.
 Q. What became of Charles l., emperor of Austria and his wife?
 A. Charles l. died April ?, 1922. His widow, the ex-Empress Zita. lives at Le Quieto. a small seaport in Spain on the Bay of Biscay.
 Q. What is the nationality of Nikola Tesla?
 A. He was born in. Siberia but is now q naturalized American.
 Q. Did the United States or Great Britain produce the most structural steel in 1925?
 A. The United States produced S,604.150 long tons and Great Britain 1,1O7,S 500 long tons.
 Q. What is the best way to clean terry cloth?
 A. Dousc it in gasoline, squeeze gently between the hands and shake out in the fresh air to dry. Do not rub or iron it.
 Q. How is Butterscotch sauce made?
 A. Bring 1 IA cups brown sugar, 3-4 cup corn syrup and 4 table spoons butter to a boil and let boil until a soft ball is formed when the mixture is dropped in cold water Then beat into the mixture three cighths cup heavy cream and three eights cup milk. Q. Were there any Indian head
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
THE BROOKHART "SCtNDAL'

Holding no brief for Smith w. Brookhart of Iowa. it nevertheless is a species Of duty 10 point out that senator who has declared voCif- erously he is going to vote against placing Cyrus F.. Woods of Pcnnsyl- vania upon the Interstate Commerce Commission as a representative Of the railroad and coal interests of that state is not likely 10 be his paid lobbyist"
 Brookhart may not be an angel insurgent. a faultless politician or q bastion in the edifice of idealism, but this charge of protean facility simply leaves lis cold.
 Unable to unhorse him after hav- ing gone through the rite of reading him out of the party, it merely ap- pears that a group of Friendly enc mics" are trying 10 tread their way up another blind alley.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
25 Fears Age Today

Another smallpox death occurred this morning, this being the second in the same family. Sanitary h. spector Turnbull and F. w. Schultz. the agent for the property. called at the house this forenoon at the suggestion of the chief of police to make an inspection of the yard. While they were in the rear yard they were surprised 10 meet two boys who said they belonged 10 the family living there. The inspector and agent beat prompt retreat. They carried on at a safe distance a conversation with the boys. who said they were permitted out in the yard for fresh air. The inspector found the yards in the neighborh in bad shape and will have them thoroughly cleaned.
 At the school board meeting today the number of school children was given as 4,314. The 1900 census gave
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
one-cent pieces coined in 1894?

one-cent pieces coined in 1894?
 A. Yes.
 Q. What is a good cement for mending motion picture films?
 A. Equal parts of ethyl acetate and glacial acetic acid make an eX- cellent cement for this purpose. Before applying the photographic film must first be removed from the celluoid surface to be cemented The cement is then applied with Q glass rod or by any other suitable method to both surfaces. The two pieces of film are then pressed to- gether.
 Q. What is communism"
 A. A theory of government and social order according to which property and the instruments of production are held as a common trust and the profits arising from all labor are devoted to the general good doctrine or practice calling for the complete abolition of private of every description, and COHlTOl Dy the community.
 Q. Where in the Bible does it speak of the unpardonable sin-the sin against the Holy Ghost?
 A. Matthew 12:31; Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10.
 Q. Which Is colder the South Pole or the North Pole, and why.
 A. The temperature at the South Pole is undoubtedly colder than any other portion of the earth's surface. It is colder than at the North Pole because there is a high continental mass at the South Pole, while the North Pole is at sea level.
 Q. From what poem is Gods in His Heaven-All's right with the world' taken?
 A. Part I, Of Browning's "Pippa Passes.
 Q. Are elephants afraid of miceo
 A. The antics of mice make elephants nervous but they are not actually afraid of them.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

his interesting tabuiation by pointing out that not any of the big successes along the Great White Way at the present depend upon any of the theatrical stars in the theatrical Armament.
 The number of Hops registered during recent years by stars of acknowledged magnitude was quite awe-inspiring. Even the Barrymore family has participated in this lugu- brious list of failures.
 With right he has come to the conclusion that the day is over when a manager could make a fortune by employing q great star and produc- ing rotten play. People still are in tercstcd in good performers, but they are first interested in a good play. The performers have taken a secondary place. Most of the sterling successes of late years brought hitherto unknown names to the roster of acceptable performers: but primarily people talk of the plays, and then, if they remember the names, about the performers.
 Comes Flo Ziegfeld to the fore with a statement that he is through making stars In the future he will advertise his show. not his stars. He | has lost too much money in the busi- ness of developing stars-through the medium of incandescent bulbs 1 over the theatcr entrances and in ! his ads-and making the show secondary. Nearly every time he made" a star in this fashion, trad ing upon public credulity that there was none like her, all he got for his pains was plenty Of temperament with threats to quit the show cold if inc boss didn't do just what the star demanded. To cap the climax, one of his shows had to be thrown into ill, causing the canny Ziegfeld to lose 1 $500, 0,000-so he claims.
 We don't blame the gentleman if | hereafter the names of his alleged star performers are kept under heath the title of the show instead of on top of it. The star system for developed stars in American out 1 of all proportion 10 their value. It was discovered time and again that substitutes to the stars could easily make good and sometimes they be- came stars themselves.
 Theatrical managers are right in concluding the public has become too wise to be fooled any longer. One New York manager a few years ago boasted he could employ a star and l hatch up any kind of a show to go with him, or her, and score a suc- cess. Unfortunately that was true at that time. But several years ago, when he tried it, he scored one of the most beautiful Hops on record. Naturally, he has changed his point of view. So have the others.
 Stars have their place; they will always exist; but the time has all ready arrived when they cannot very readily spell success for a man. ager upon their own efforts alone. The starless shows which have be- come great successes, becoming household words among the cognos- centi, including the thousands from the lesser cities who pay periodical visits to the nations playground, are vastly in the majority. Just now they have practically clean sweep.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Two boys on sled had great luck when they passed under an au- fomobiIe and escaped with their lives. Another pair on a sled dived out of an alley and were slightly hurt. Both incidents are emphauc arguments for municipal bob-sled- fling places.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
HUMORESQUE GA Fun Shop Drama) In Three Acts By Armin H. Peterson

Act One
 Herman Goldberg is talking things over with Jacob Goldberg. ms father. The scene is Jacob Gold berg's clothing store.)
 Herman: "Nu, papa, ] dun't vunt I should marry a Hopper. I vunt l should marry it a girl witt hlnno- scnts witt muddesty,' Jacob: "Put first de harm around dem. den csk, Volt is diss?' If she says, "Pettink witt neckink,' dunt marry her"
 Act Two
 (Scene One)
 (Scene: Living room of Rebecca Finkelbaum's home. Herman ana Dobecca are seated on the daNen- port. Herman puts his arm about her.) Herman: "Nu, Rcbecca, vots dot I do?" Rebecca: Dots neckink witt pet tink,"
 Herman: "Yi, vi, vi. Too much you know, alratty.'
 (Scene TWo)
 Scene. Living room in Rliike Eosher's home. Herman puts ms arm around her and speaksD Herman: "Rirrke. vot's dot do Riffke: "I dunt know
 Herman: "Yi, vi. Hinnoscn's witt muddesty, Marry me wott we'll go 10 Niheggera Falls witt honeymoons' yet.'
 Act Three
 (Scene: A hote room at Niagara Falls Herman and Rltfke, now married. arc seated on d scttee Herman puts his arm around hero Herman: "Now. Riffke, vots dot?' Riffke: q dun't know
 Herman: Dot pettink witt neck ink"
 Riffko: "No. Abie Ginsberg. III. can neck witt pet
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Women are superior. No man could heal his broken heart with a new outfit of clothes.
 Nothing is so annoying as modesty in a man who actually hasn't any thing to be vain about.
 Futhure historians will learn al- most all about us if they happen to unearth a ten-cent store.
 Speaking of rich Uncle Sam, the bee has hordes of honey to protect. It has no other use for sting.
 Americanism: The habit of being broke three days before pay day.
 New version: I care not who makes the countrys laws if l can have one man on every jury.
 A hick town is a place where you cant get No. 64 even yet because htS. bTON II IS sun NdihillS lo -hi a' Smith.
 It might save time and friction to have a special bureau in Washing ton to sell the big boys what they want.
 There's something of the hero in every man who gamely faces the two weeks of growing q mustache.
 Tn the matter of Navel expendi- ture. the idea is to hew to the line. let the ships fall where they may. Awful thought. Suppose American bankers should lend money to Swift zerland, where our battlcships cant go!
 Maybe detectives would have bet ter luck getting their man if they wore hoods and sheets. In South America it is hard to dis tinguish between protecting Ameri- can property and protecting Ameri- can policy. Correct this sentence: "EVery- body in the block has two more cylinders" said she, "but I'm satis- fled"
 Copyright 199T. Publishers Syndicate.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
ILL HEALTH, \ SUICIDE

Carncy's Point. \. J.. Jan. 1 C -Despondcncy caused by ill healt was blamed for the suicide of tl' Rev. Nelson Nathaniel Calhoun. ] pastor of Union Presbyteria church. The body of the ministo his head beneath blanket whic also covered an open gas jet, W; found by his widow when she r turned to the parsonage late yoste' day
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

M.mber Audit Bureau of Circulation. .rhs A. B. c. ts . national ofsan,ts.,on xbich furnishes newspapers and advef. riser, with . strictly honest snaiyee oi n. h,,.d upop thir audit. Th's 'nsures a-o,ection asainr. fraud In newspaper S,,,r,bution fisu co to both national ana ocal advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Observation On The Weather

Washington. Jan. II tP)-The weather bureau today issued the following storm warning:
 Advisory q. m,. northeast storm warnings ordered Q a. m. Block Island to Passport Maine, and small craft warnings south of Block Island 10 Delaware hrcakwater. Disturbance central south of Nan tuclet moving north northcastward with increasing intensity. North east and north gales today shifting to northwest anu diminishing to- night"
 Washington, Jan. II tP'-Foro- east for Southern Now England: Snow this afternoon followed by generally fair tonight and Wednos- day: colder tonight; strong north = east and north winds. Gales over the cast portion backing to north west and diminishing tonight.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Fair tonight and Wednesday; colder in north portion tonight; slowly rising temperature Wednesday: strong northwest winds diminishing tonight,
 Conditions favor for this vicinity snow, followed by fair and slightly colder,
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A checker tourney at the '. M' '. A. Some day real brainwork VIII he cultivated and chess tourney will be in progress.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Tbs Herald is op sale daily ln New yotk at Hotalings Newsstand. Times souars; schultz's Nevsstsnds Entranes C;raud Central. %.nd Street.
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O\ \ HEAD

OVi HEAD GAS found in THE FUN SHOP Joke Factory) "They say that a single oyster will lay from one 10 eight million eggs a year" Gosh Think of the married ones!"
 Il. c. R. (And how other FUN SHOP con tributors wrote i)---
 It Is Tryon. "Is an oyster fish or
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Might ISc His Skin

Might Use His kin Mrs. Gilbert: Surely, you're not quitting us, Rastus."
 Rastus: Deed Ah am, suh. I'se gettin' scared, ma 'am."
 Mrs. Gilbert: Scared? What of?" Rastus: "Ah dun heard dat col lcge son ob yours say as how he was figurin' on gettin' a coon-skin coat"
 Marion Nernees
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About all the larger towns can do now to be different is to postpone bedtime.