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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
TRANSATLANTIC PHONE
MESSAGES OVERHEARD
London Paper Denies Claim That
1ntcrccption is Difficult With
out Apparatus.

London, Jan. P)--The secretary
Of the projected transatlantic
radiophono service, a point strongly
emphasized by British post office Of
ticials, is now challenged.
According to the officials. nobody
would be able to overhear the con-
versatiCns except by employing Ella
boratc special apparatus at a pro-
hibitivc cost.
The daily mail, however, reports
that during the customary Sunday
afternoon tests yesterday, one of its
reporters at Sutton Coldfield, Eng
land, accidentally overheard several
sentences exchanged between New
York and London. The paper, I'M
able to print what was alleeedly
overheard without breach of tho
law, confines its report to the fore
going bare statement.
The date for the opening Of tho
service is still unannounced, but it
is generally believed it will be this
week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Directory (oct. 81, November
3, 1899
Q. Which is the nearest star to
the earth?
A. Alpha Centauri, the distance
being AS light years. A light year
is the distance light travels in a
year at the rate of 1S6,324 miles
per second.
@. How much is a ten cent
paper note issue of 1879 worth?
A. Paper money, ten cent de-
nomination, issue of 1879 with bust
of Meredith. and with green treas
ury seal. is valued at Is cents; same
issue, bust of Meredith, red treasury
seal. 10 cents.
Q. What is the origin of the
term seventh heaven ?"
| A. Jewish mystics adopted he
notion of seven heavens rising one
above another like the stages of a
building; the first the space be-
tween the clouds and the earth; the
second, the region of the clouds:
the third, fourth and fifth and sixth
the home of the various orders or
grades of angels or angelic beings:
the seventh, the home of God and
the Seraphim. Seventh heaven"
therefore, stands for supreme bliss.
Q. How can a country gain pos
session of the Schneider seaplane
trophy?
A. One country must win it
three years in succession. No coun-
try has done this so far. France
has won once; England twice; Italy
five times and America twice.
@. When did the Mad Rush"
into Oklahoma Occur?
A. April %, 1899, when vacant
lands were opened for settlement.
Troops had been keeping expectant
settlers in order along the border
until noon of that day. Then they
were allowed to enter.
@. What is the shape of
square inch?
A. A square inch may be of any
shape provided its area is equal to
the square of an inch An inch
square, however, means a square
each side of which is equal TO one
inch.
@. How was the Civil War Of
ficially ended?
a. Andrew johnson, President
of the United States, issued a final
proclamation August 20, 1866 de-
claring the rebellion at an end in
Texas. This brought the Civil War
officially to an end, as a previous
proclamation April 2, 1866. had de-
clared the rebellion at an end in
the states of Alabama. Arkansas, |
Georgia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee. Louisiana, Vir- I
sinia, Mississippi and FLORIDA
Q. What is the Jewish popula- |
ton of the United States and of !
New York City? a |
\. 1t is estimated that there are |
3.G00,350 Jews in the United States |
and about 1,G43,0O0 in New York
City.
Q. What is the highest rank of |
non commissioned officer in the !
United States Army?
y. Master Sergeant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
GIST OF THE ARGUMENT

Numerous publicists are having q
merry time attempting to advise the
United States what to do about per.
hitting Frank l.. Smih of Illinois tc
take his seat.
They are citing the Constitution
the Senate rules, precedents or their
lack, ID every other kind of subtle
reasoning.
The fundamental reasoning is en-
tircy siGCstepped.
The f. r. is just this: Smith is a
wet" and therefore the editors
who oppose the 18th amendment
and the Nolstcad act hope and argue
that he is granted his seat; the pro-
hibition EDITORS, on the other hand,
hope and argue that he will not get
his seat.
All the rest is mere froth.
Inc NelS W IlOt care Il ldl lillllS
whether Smith got elected by the
help Of Sam Insults money, or
whether he was nominated at the
primary with the money. The pro-
hibitionists are deeply concerned
over this fact.
The real concern both ways, how
ever, is Smiths personal and politi-
cal attitude toward prohibition.
The same state of mind holds
sway regarding Ware of Pennsyl-
vania. On the surface it is a ques-
ton having to do with public morals,
political debauchery, the buying of
elections" Under the surface it is
entirely question of prohibition.
Ware was elected by the help of
Pennsylvania largely because that is
where the wet sentiment of the state
is concentrated. Ware didn't carry
the counties because they are dry.
When the time comes there will
be an argument in the Senate over
whether Ware should be permitted TO
take his seat-not over prohibition,
which is the fundamental issue in
volved, but over whether he is the
right sort of gentleman TO allow
seat within the hall of the great.
The wet and dry issue tincturcs all
cur political reasoning; but it is not
usually mentioned. We camouflage
or bury it under a mess of constitu-
tional reasoning that nobody cares
about and which few understand.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

and so for this and breach OF the
peace. Other charges included four
for Sunday ball playing, three for
riding bicycles on the sidewalk, one
for violation of the lantern law. one
| for neglecting to send children to
school. and one for desertion from
the army.
H. w. Eddy has been elected TO
lead Giddings chapter, r. A. NJ,
for the coming year,
Michigan defeated Leland STAN
ford on New Years day, 400.
The committee in charge of the
evangelistc movement to be con-
nearly perfected the details. Major
George a. Hilton of New York city
will be the evangelist. The commit
tee includes Captain w. w. Bullen
of the South Congregational church.
II. C. Capen of the Peoples church.
E. +. Neumann. z. j. Skinner and
L. +. Hanford of the Methodist
church, +. G. Platt of the First
Congregational chuhrch and L. s.
johnson and Edward Connolly OF
the First Baptist church.
The thousands of young men and
women who have gone out of the
st. Mary's convent school have at
last an opportunity to do some
thing for the Sisters of Mercy. I'M
DER whom they trained. A musicale
will be given shortly to help raise
funds for a permanent home for
them.
Rev. r. IT. Hall has been elected
president of the New Britain
Church federation. The executive
committee consists of Judge John
Coats, +. J. Skinner, A. +. Eich-
staedt and Rev. G.. E. Phil.
Tonight at the Russwin Lyceum,
goodbye visit Of Elmer E. Vance's
production, THE Limited Mail"
with the wonderful Beatrice.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

| 10y HOW al Il J., II bSlltlc
Andy Amcs, the genial notary
( public and fertilizer salesman of
Squash Corners, cracked a hickory
nut in his notarial seal. and re-
marked:
Speaking of skeeters, did I ever
! tell you about Jephthah Whansbust-
cr's trained skceter, Alonzo?"
"No."
"4Alonzo was the handiest thing
that ever came down the pike Jeph
caught him and trained him, and
soon had him so he'd come down
when he'd whistle. But Jeph wasn't
in favor TO having any useless pets
around. He put Alonzo to work.
"He made a sieve for his wife by
having the skeeter punch the bot
tom of an old pan all full of holes.
The skeetcr had such good artistic
sense that he punched EN- in pat
terms.
He punched holes in wood and
he punched holes in iron. Handy"
That's no name for if.
"Joph and Alonzo went into the
shoemalling business, and I swear
it was a caution to cats to see that
skeetcr sitting there sewing a pair
of half-solcs onto an old pair of
boots.
well, sir, everything was going
Cay the skecter sat down on dia-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

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. I'm
| signed requests cannot be answered
All letters are confdential.-Ed Editor
Q. Where does the following
quotation appear and what is the
rest of the verse: BE good sweet
| maid and let who will be clever?
A. From Cannon Charles Kings
lcy's Farewell The verse reads.
BE good, sweet maid, and let who
will be clever:
DO lovely things, not dream them,
all day long
And so make life, and Death, and
that forever
one grand sweet song
Q. Why is the noun wisdom"
personified as woman?
A. 1t is due to the Greek trans
lation of the Bible showing the in
fluence of mythology in which
Wisdom is personified by the god
dess Minerva.
Q. How did the ancient Jewish
nation get its name Israeli?
A. That was the name given to
Jacob in connection with a promi-
nent episode of his life Genesis
32:24-30) and it became the collcc-
tive name of the nation which we
are told sprang from him through
his twelve sons. After the revolu-
lion under RchobOam it was adopted
as the distinctive designation of the
northern kingdom, in contrast to the
southern kingdom of Judea, but
subsequent TO the Babylonian exile
it regained its national significance.
9. What University has the larg-
est enrolment of students?
4. Judging from the total num-
lcr of resident students, Columbia
University, New York, with 29,701
had the largest enrolment of any
university in the United States in
1926. The University of California
at Berkeley, was second with "a
G2S. If only full time resident stu
dents are considered, California
leads with 1924 and Columbia is
second with 11,727.
Q. Who played the part of Scrgt. |
CURT in the film version of What |
Price Glory" and can you describe |
him"
A. Edmund Love. He was born !
in San Jose, California, March ,, ,
1895. He is married to T.ilyan Tash- |
man, movie actress. He is feet tall, |
weighs 40 pounds, has light brown |
hair and blue eyes. He played |
prominent roles in East Lynn" and |
THE Fool"
@. What was the name of the !
body of France during the |
time of the French Revolution?
A. In order of their creation
they We're as follows: The National |
or Constituent Assembly (June II, |
17S9-Sept. 80, 1919 Tho Legislative !
Assembly (Oct.. /, 1871 Sept. ~.
1922; The National Convention I
(Sept. 90, 1792-Oct. 26, 1850: The
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

bills before it, abut that is about all
The argument upon them has not
yet started, and the chances are that
Congress will adjourn before any
thing definite is done.
Should Congress fail to act at this
session it will be a serious dlsap-
pointment to the millions of radio
listeners who are justified in assum-
ing they have some rights in the
matter which no other agency ex-
cept Congress can protect.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
Twill be handy for hanging things
IN ~

Twill be handy for hanging thing.
on"
Dear Mr.. Judelk My chum, Edith
Warden. is terribly timid and think
if you pointed this out to her in a
limerick she'd get to be more mod.
ern.
Irene H.
Dear Irene: 1t never fails! Give
her this before meals
There was young lady named
Warden
Whose timidity nothing could
harden;
The girl was SO shy
When she sat on a pie
She got up and said, Beg your
pardon"
Copyright. 1927. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
PNEUMONIA IS FATAL

Springfield, Mass. Jan. 3 Pl-Wil-
fred Newman Caldwen, GO, former
president of the American Writing
Paper Company of Holyoke. and a
director OF the, Springfield institute
for Savings. Massachusetts Mutual
Life Insurance Company and Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, died here
yesterday of pneumonia. He suf-
tered a stroke of apoplexy in 1912
and in 1914 was forced to resign as
president of the American Writing
Paper Company He retired from
active life in 1916.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
Is Years Ago Today


From Paper of That Date)
The services of Deputy Sheriff
Gibney We're called upon by the
Hotel Bcloin last night to make the
troupe at the Opera House settle
their bill. Clerk Monsecs had his
suspicious and waited outside the
theater. The troupers sneakcd out
the back way but Sheriff Gibney
caught them at the railroad sta
ton and told them to go to the
hotel or to Commercial street. They
chose the former and settled.
During 1901 there We're 694 ar
rests, 267 being for drunkenness
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
Iimcricl. I'OiIicS
Original Cast
Cont iOuOIlS pprCprn 1pp

Dear Editor: My name is Wilbur
Brawnc. Please write a limerick
about my name.
Dear Wilbur: You brought this
on yourself by not giving additional
data
There was a young fellow named
Brawne
Who said, when my reason is gone
! shan't lose my head
III keep it instead
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
THE NEW BAY STATE
AUTO LAW

Massachusetts has gone a long
step forward in the attempt to curb
reckless autoists; in truth, further
than any other state. The new law of
the Bay State. which has just gone
into effect, requires that every auto
mobile owner. before he can obtain
registration license for 1927, must
post a bond to cover liability for
accident, or show an automobile
accident insurance policy covering
his risk.
The object of the law is to pro-
tect drivers from the recklessness of
irresponsible persons who. careening
about in junkheap worth $40. feel
that they don't need to worry who
they hit, having very little at stake.
The tendency everywhere is to
make automobile drivers responsible
for any accidents they may cause In
all states except Massachusetts per-
suasion is largely exercised; in
Massachusetts, the majesty of the
law has gripped the situation with
iron claws and has opened an ex-
pertinent that will be eagerly watch
ed by other commonwealth.
The costs of automobile operation
in Massachusetts,. however, are
greatly increased as result of the
new law. The owner-driver of
small car last year got off with SO
for registration and So for a license.
Now he must pay from SIG to $50
for insurance if he cannot post
bond. The rates for the more ex-
pensiye cars are higher in proper
ton.
The legislature of Massachusetts,
fully realized the increased costs of
that is entailed in COM
pulsory automobile insurance, but
considered this less of an evil than
having the roads cluttered with /
drivers,
In the progress of mankind some /
body must be the experimenter. ,
Massachusetts is filling this role for |
the other states. If the plan is sue
ccssful the day will come when the |
same system will be in vogue in
other commemorative; if the scheme |
fails, then we can be thankful for /
the information that came from the
Bay State.
The Hktem, if generally adopted,
will be soft pickings for the insur-
ance companies. This is something in /
the nature of a flaw, as it will prac-
tically mean the production of bust /
ness for these companies by the .
power of the state The alternative
is for the state to go into the insur-
ance business, providing insurance
at cost. Where the state compols in
1t is logical to conclude the
state at the same time ought to
furnish it. But we anticipate nothing
Of the sort in Connecticut, where the
insurance interests have an all-too
potent influence with the Legisla-
.ure. In most of the states. if COM
oulsory insurance comes about, it is
probable that means will be found
~ the states to furnish that which
hey force people to buy. Either that
or a stringent supervision of the
'ates.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

One way OF greeting the new
year, discovered in more than one
home in New Britain, was for daddy
to walk the floor carrying the
bawling child.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
s@&21s
80 L@1
fuH(hhob
nAxSON kQxKAlk JtQuk,
I Send all communications TO Fun
Shop Editor. care OF the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
will he fOrwarsDtsl to New York.
Whatever the Income the Ont

Whatever the Income the Out
Comes the Same!
That blank in hand and blank of
mind
And leaving blanks for words I'M
kind,
It's time to figure what we spent
And how and where the darned
stuff went!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
Much Too Target

MUCH TOO large!
Mrs. Crandall: Fired, you're very
thoughtful l know, but you have
baby's size wrong"
Crandall: What do you mean q"
Mrs. Crandall: "Why, last night
in your sleep you said, Baby needs
new pair of shoes-seven or elev-
en-"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Our new maid said. the ether day:
"A girl, nowadays, can get on a
street car and, if she smiles at the
conductor, he may let her ride for
nothing, but that isn't fare to the
motorman, or the company"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

1t should be the business of the
public amusement commission to
help the situation throughout the
winter; and the city authorities
should by all means cooperate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The curfew law in New York
City IL now working. The darkness
Is turned on in the clubs at a. m.
The way they get around the law is
to start earlier.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The Connecticut company is re-
ported to have earned a good slice
Of change this winter, and all would
be well if 1t were not for the obliga-
tons that still obligate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.
The A. B. C. 10 national oTganzst ion
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tlsers with . strictly honest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation statistics
are barred upon this audit. This insures
protection again.. fraud In newspaper
distribution figu, es to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
Wonderful Man!

Fletcher: See here, You told me
that you were going to marry job
Der"
Juliet (his daughterl: We'll, Har-
old is a jobber-hc does odd jobs for
lots of people"
-Lcona Bauer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The fifth ward gets all the free
advertising, while one scarcely is re-
minded that the other wards are in
business.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

What change over a year ago.
It is now as easy to buy coal as it
is to buy gallon of gas at a filling
station.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

When we realize that the Legis-
lature will meet in 1927 the year
may not be as happy as advertised.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

In New York they are talking
about outsiders" being invited to
run the subway system. Perhaps a
chance for the New Haven railroad.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The Herald 10 on sale daily in New
York At Hota!ing's Newsstand. Times
Square; schultz'e Newestande. Entrance
Grand Central, t2nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Office 80. 915
Editorial Rooms .... g26

The only profitable advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

-"l9e7, please; and please, Cen.
trial, don't tell us that the line is al.
ready out of order"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

With everybody shouting pros
perity, the psychological effect ought
10 be prosperity without stint.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
FactsondFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Look before you leap. You may
leap in front of a heavier car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The Associated Press ie exclusively en-
titled to the use for Republication of
all news credited to II or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
. .
"a %'@=551

You can always tell a married
speed cop. Even while scolding a
woman driver he aways seems pois-
ed to dodge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The thing that spoiled most of
the spoiled children is the blood
that's in them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

-l921. Notice any difference?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Hair coming out? All, we'll; sup
pose you had to have it pulled, as
you do teeth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The more you study drivers, the
more you appreciate the mercy Of
Heaven.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Correct this sentence: six boys
are counting her said the gossip,
land her mother never brags about
it,"
Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Entered At the Post once AZ New Britain
~ Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

The chief objection to a mans
getting tight is that his morals get
loose.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

An undesirable alien is one who
says of America what Americans
say of it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

ed to dodge.
The more you study drivers, the
more you appreciate the mercy Of
! Heaven.
The thing that spoiled most of
the spoiled children is the blood
that's in them.
If there is no more war. what
will the next generation use as an
alibi for its sins?
Amcricanism: kicking about the
price of cylinder oil; paying SO Il
quart for diluted fuscl oil.
Chemical note: To change cause
into an ism pour in a few cranks.
Government now has about all it
needs except standing committee
on Investigations.
could raise an army overnight Now
he seems to feel that way about Il
navy.
One difference between a campus
and dump is that nivvcrs on a
dump haven't any cute signs.
Jurfes are unfair, They acqult
a murderer because he's crazy. and
convict 4 Romeo despite his idiotic
love letters.
A boob is one who thinks the
country would be in better shape if
the other candidate had been
elected.
Yet many of the ancestors people
hras about would be kept hidden
from company if they should reap
pear.
As to the Country's dryncSs occa-
sionally You fin Il store that doesn't
sell cocktail sets.
Correct this sentence: six boys
are counting her" said the gossip.
and her mother never brags about
it,"
Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily (sunday Excepted)
At Herald Bldg, 81 Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Amcrcanism: Kicking about the
price of cylinder oil; paying SO Il
quart for diluted fuscl OIL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Government now has about all it
needs except n standing committee
on Investigations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Chemical note: To change cause
into an ism pour in few cranks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-01-03

Disapproval: The opposite Of ap-
proval. synonym: Borah.