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New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

movies. T. will be permitted 10 see the crowd viewing the fight, II will he permitted 70 see both TunGey and Dempsey entering the ring and bow ing 10 the applause accorded them. T. will be permitted to see the referee raising Tunney's hand in token O: victory al the conclusion c. the fight but il will not be permitted 10 see the actual milling because an alI-wiss body Of legislators al Wash iugtou, in their great wisdom and doubtless after much debate pro and con, saw fit 10 enact that wonderful ly right and JUS, law which forbids the interstate movement o. fight films.
 This piece Of legislation shows clearly that the average mortal, even that mortal who is wise enough 10 cast his vote for the legislators who enact such 8 sane law, canno, possibly know what is best for him, and for him 10 witness q picture Of d boxing bout which was viewed by t5oooo persons. among whom were governors, senators and other celebrities. would be terrible indeed. Much moro terrible than reading about it in the press, Of viewing pie tures Of the awful event in tho papers, Or hearing yivid descriptions ot the srandalous activities over the radio. To make its wise legislation complete, should not congress also order Jail sentences for anyone who should dare to read CT the fight in the papers; and would rot boiling in oil be too good for anyone who should dare to listen in on the radio for we all know ether waves are no rsspecters Of state boundaries and it has been hinted that they slipped over the Illinois state line without the sanction Of an all-"ise congress.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

tie fleet. She had some a50 vessels of all classes con- centrated in the North Sea with the Grand Fleet. But Beatty thought well c: cur squadron h his con- mapd nevertheless. He assigned to il the position in fleet action which is held down by the second strongest squadron, on the left flank ot the organization. A British squadron vas first, The American five "rated' higher than the other Briushars. They were q powerful unit and would have been heard from had the opportunity arisen.
 1T Congressman McCuntic wishes 10 be heard on the naval situation and wishes his words 10 carry some weight he had better brush Up ou recent naval history. Otherwise he is liable to create the impression that he knows as ljt'le Of his entire subject as he seems 10 know of one element in lt. And 10 borrow q Navy phrase, he is "alI 4et" on that one clement at least.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
THE SCANDAL IN NEW HAVEN

The city Of New Haven IS con- tronted with the spectacle Of the county tail purchasing agent having done improper buying, according 10 the report of an auditing firm which found defalcations totalliug more than sl1,100. Frank R. Baldwin, the oae-time clerk, has offered restitu- ton for nearly all os the sum; the remainder he says, he didn't get
 Because d detaulter is wiling 10 return the money, does not mean he should not be prosecuted, Perhaps any thies, when apprehended, would willingly purchase his freedom by returning stolen goods. Law officers, however, usually do not prosecute on the assupm'Ion that the stolen goods might be returned and then every thing can be called square; they us ually prosecute 10 punish the offend er. II is rot surprising. therefore, 10 read that the New Haven clerk has been arrested on q technical charge of idleness and released under bonds Of s2,5G0. The idea seems 10 be to hold onto him until some decision can be made as 10 what 10 do about the case in view Of the restitution.
 There must be more iu back of this New Haven scandal than what has 50 far been brought to the sur face. Baldwin is not giving out much definite information, but there have been some hints from him that others profited. T. is at least barely possible that the city's political ma chine has had 3 hand in the matter in some way; and if that is the case probably very little will happen 10 Baldwin. All he needs 10 do is 10 threaten 10 expose the machine.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
BHIDGEPORT'S POSTMASTER

Although the federal law requires that pos'masters must pass a civil service examination 10 attain their positions, everyone knows that the potmastcrs are appointed for reasons other than the examination. Thus it usually happens that the political wire pullors usually determine who is 10 b. the postmaster, Down in Bridgeport this feeling is so strong that there Is u lamen'able lack Of enthusiasm as to the new post mastership. There have been only half q dozen aapirants, and the fed cral department is Of the opinion that this is not sufficient. There usually arc 50 aspirants, it asserts.
 The farce will end in the usual manner. The aspir1nt who stands in best with the political powers will get the job.
 Pos'masters are not allowed 70 be identified with poltics-after they become poatmasters. Becoro they are named. however, 1t is practically all politics.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
YEARS FIRST SNOW
Falls in Wyoming and Colorado Prairies Following Mississippi Valley Cold Wave.

Denver, Colo. Sept. 2G.-+P-T l by freezing temperatures in the Central Rocky Mountain states that brought the first snow Of the season to Wyoming and Colorado prairies. q cold wave today swept east ward with the prospect il would continue into the upper Mississippi valley.
 The cold wave struck northern Wyoming yesterday to change rain to snow after ere of the hottf St days in weeks The storm continued throughout the day al New Castle and extended south and east of Denver where snow melted as il fell. The thermometer dropped to 3. de- grees above zero here.
 Points in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri reported a cold rain last night with the mercury slowly ap- preaching 50 degrees. Forecasts call d for thermometer to sink to the lower thirties today as far east as northern Wisconsin with rain and possibly snow.
 Forecasts for the western side Of the Continental Divide called for generally fair and cool weather while Montana and the DaEotas re- ported temperatures above the freezing point. Generally unsettled conditions prevailed in the south west.
 The cold wave was scheduled 10 continue in the middle west tomor- row with higher temperatures promised for this section.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
FATHER DROWNED IN SONS RESCUE
Uncle Brings Boy 10 Safety as
 Parent Sinks

Naw Haven. Sept. o6 Pl-Eiward 4. Chatlos of 1l27 Broad street, Stratford, was drowned near Sperry Light here yesterday while aiding in the rescue Of his 6-year- old son. Raymond. who had fallen out Of a powerboat.
 The drowned man, his brother William. and son, Raymond, were cruising near the brealiWater in a powerboat when Raymond fell over board. His father and uncle imm.- diatcly dove in after him and when he came 10 the surface, both swan in his tdirectiou.
 William reached the boy and sue ccedod in grabbing him by the clothing and swimming for the boat with him and while they were so en- gagged, the lads father sank out of sight.
 A fishing party within sight Of the tragedy came 10 the rescue and brought Raymond and his uncle to ,he nearest dock, where they were placed in powerboat and taken 10 Belle Dock and from there to Grace hospital by automobile.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
BOOMING SMITH

The boom Of Governor smith con- tiHues 10 grow craca and there can bo no douHt that he is by far The most important and popular presi- deatial nomination candidate before 'de Democratic party support from seven western states, where the dry wave is supposed 10 run highest, is significant,
 ]. mat ba pretty a.,I realized 1y flls umc that 'ha governors per a9naI neiefs abou, Inc dry law can haze no bearing upon 'ho 1s'h amendment shonld he ba Icctcd president, Tho prohibition law lies in taa hands of Congress, hot the ur,a.dent and SO long aa the An5I- S.,eou laagae and tho other dry tor~'* cau continue 10 elect pre- ponaernae of eongrassmeu fayortng prohibition there js little likelihood of a oaaree no ma''er who is rrasi- 5car For fine wr's 10 make any proaro-s L repeating tae 18th or inc Eol#.ad law 'na objective st tould hc coa@r.-uon- A pr.1dut, br he dry Or w.' hos 10 ler.g.nce in the prrm"@ .~oepl when 'lo time .ame- "a .ea or r..aaa 10 sign upou tHo ao"s4 Hn. oe congressional ac- fon
 loHs naah 'ls -amr can l.. said of Governor +m'hs religion. The man who 'ale,# 'h. oath Of presi- dent of ,he rnd.d states ie hound by IT, and not by whatever his re hsjon happens to te There is no @'id.uc" that Governor snIth does not en'4t#lu taa mo-' exalted re- gard forth nafHre ofa .o'mn oath. .s"w York; under hs yoy,morship, has E"h perfectly safe.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
z Fears Ago TcAay

Subscription papers have been cir. cp!ated around the High school ir aA attempt 10 raise money enough 10 hire q football coach.
 John H. Kirkham carried away the honors in the competition Of the Ne" Britain Chess and Checker chlt in Class A. Charles Gustafson wor the Class B elimination match. If pleasant tomorrow afternoon there will be medal play at the Maple Hill. golf grounds. Three prizes will be awarded The play will be between James s. North and Nracus White, who have disposed ot all competitors and are now pre- pared for the final match. MT White has a handicap Of four.
 The town mad" jts first payment today for the new isolation hospital building. The amount Of $5,000 Was turned over 10 the chairman of the building committee
 X certificate Of the increased s- sue Of 4,O00 shares ot stock of the North X Judd Co, ordered by the directors at a meeting held August lG, has been filed for record at inc town clerks office. The par value of each share is s25 and the total capital sto>k of the company is now E2DG.o0o.
 A. L. Thompson was elected na- tional marshal at the national con- Vention of the .. r. <, M which is in session If Atlantic City
 Local ruHners are preparing for the hunting season which opens Oc- 'oJcr ]. All game is reported cX- cceiingly plentiful
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

first lieutenant in March 1912, served in the War Of 1912, became q brigadier-general in June l846, 1 and during the Mexican War effec- ted an easy conquest Of New Mexi- | co, occupying Santa Fe on August ] $. lSi6. He then went to Califor- nia 10 assume the governorship but came into conflict with Stockton and Fremont and caused Fremont 10 be court-martialed for disobedi- cLce. Later he was governor of Vera Cruz and Of Mexico City. He was breveted major-general for gallant conduct in New Mexico and California.
 .. In what motion picture did Ion Chaney play the part Of man without legs?
 A. The Penalty.
 c. Where and what is the mag netic hill"?
 A. There are several places that are so called, perhaps the l1st known being q hill near Los Ange- les, California, locally called mag netic hill' although in reality there is no magnetism about it. It is said that one has 10 put on power in going down the hill in an auto and shut off the power when going up. That is not true, nor is it true that the auto will proceed with the engine shut off for several miles. T. is due 10 an optical illusion. What is popularly supposed 10 be an up- grade is in reality down grade, the impression that it is an up- grade being gained from the posi- ton and closeness CT the surround. ing hills.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Baggett?
 4. According to one authority on names it is from the French and means "a man with q small gold r,nE."
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
German Envoy to Be
 Buried Tuesday Noon

Volrathsruhe, Mecklcnburg, Ger many, Sept. 26.-LP)-The funeral of Baron Ago Von Maltzan. German ambassador 10 the United States, who was killed in last weeks air plane crash on the Berlin Munich line. will be held tomorrow noon.
 The body lies in the great hall of Gross Luciow castle, the ancestral home where his octogenarian father still resides It will be carried by re- taincrs through the castle park to the family burial place on d little hill nearly surrounded by tall pine trees, to rest beside that of his mother.
 The father has requested the German foreign office not to send representatives as he wishes the ceremony to be entirely private.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Observations On The Weather

Washiraton Sept. 2G.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight. Tuesday increasing cloudi- hess, probably followed by showers, and cooler. Uodcrate southwest and west winds probably shifting 10 northeast during Tuesday,
 Forecast for Eastern New York Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; showers and cooler in north portion tonight and in interior Tuesday; warmer ln southwest portion to- night; moderate winds mostly west crly.
 Conditions: IrcssGrc continues high over the north Atlantic states and southwestward 10 the east Gulf .'ates. It is also high over the plains states. 4 long trough of low pressure prevails from the St, Law renee valley southcastward 10 Texas with ccrtcrs Of minimum pressure near Montreal and Springfield. Mo. Temperatures are falling rapidly north. northwest and west of this trough. Rains snows and frosts were reported from various portions If the country between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question Of tact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New l Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington. 1 D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps i for reply, Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ! extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a ! personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are dential.-Edi;or. 1 Q. What part did Lon Chaney and Renee Adoree play in the mo- tion picture "Mr. Wu"? A. Renee Adoree played Nang Ping and Lon Chaney played the title role, Mir. Nu c. How old is Louise Fazenda' ? Is that her real name? A She is twenty eight years old, She uses her own name.
 .. What is an olectron?
 A. The smallest known compo- ncnt of matter always associated with an unvarying unit of charge of negative electricity, It is supposed by some that the chemical atoms con sist of collections Of electrons hay ing orbital motions in q sphere of positive identification. All atomic characteristics are satisfactorily eN- plaincd on this basis. IL is believed hy others to be a localized strain in the ether.
 c. What is burnt linseed oil?
 A.. It is made by cverheating the raw oil above its flash point and allowing it 10 burn at the surface for short time.
 c. Where in the Bible is the story Of the vision of the valley of dry bones found?
 A. Ezekiel $7.
 Q. Which is the first finger?
 A. The digit next to the thumb is the first finger, and is called the index finger.
 10 pay a head tax to enter the Unit cd States?
 4. Every alien entering the Unit cd States for stay of over sixty days has 10 pay head tax of eight dollars.
 Q. Did the United States govern ment ever coin silver pennies?
 @. How old is Ty cobbo
 A. He was born December Y, 1888, and will be 4 years old on his next birthday.
 Q. What relation are my sister in-law's children 10 me?
 A. They are your nieces and rephews by marriage?
 Q. What city is the furthest north in Europeo
 A. Hammerfost, Norway. For two months in the winter the city. has continuous night and the only light there Is artificial
 Q. How many times was Firpo knocked down by Dempsey in the first round of their fight at the Polo Grounds, New York City, in 1923?
 A. Seven times.
 Q. Who was stephen Watts Kearney?
 A. An American soldier born in Newark, New Jersey, in 11o4; died in 184s. He entered the army as a
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Way of Unknown Artist
 To Be Made More Rosy

New York, Sept. 26.-lP-The way Of the unknown artist and craftsman, always an arduous one, will be q little easier hereafter If the Little Terra Cottage can aid him 10 find his public and inc Little Terra Cottage has been dedicated to do just that
 h its area Of lo by l4 feet in Washington Heights this little temple 10 the obscure artist will dis play all manner of art objects ex- cepting mediocre work, say it's pro- prictors. Miss Nivia Grey Barnard, daughter of George Grey Barnard, the sculptor, and Miss Harriet F. Knapp.
 There will be shown and sold work by artists who cannot them selves dispose of their wares profit ably.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
REACHES PEST BIRTHDAY

A birthday surprise party was held in honor of Herbert Nelson of S93 Corbin avenue, Saturday evening, the occasion being MT. Nelson's Fist birthday. Guests were present from South Manchester, Norwalk. Kan ~ington and this city. Games were played and buffet lunch served.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
VERSES AND RENERSES
Biy-fIcartfd Rcnnx!

Bis-Hcarted Benny! The sun is the greatest boon we have: There's many poor people that live without it Tn gloomy and sorbid tenemcnts- The fact IS sad, and I do not doubt it. I'd like 10 share my share of the light With places where sun-bearns die a-borning, They're certainly welcome 10 all of the sun That falls in my eyes on Sunday morning.
 -Benjamin H. kempton
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
WHERE THE BLUE BEGINS.

Dear MT. Judell: Father said To the young man who had jus Pulled him out of the river, AS a reward, sir, You shall marry my daughter" The young man looked at me And threw Papa Back Into the river, IT will take me Weeks To get over that.
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

We read headline "Alimony for husbands" Isn't that quite q step into the future2 At present the idea of a great many women seems to be that it is "husbaAds for allmony"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

American Legion delegates on the way 10 Nice from Paris seemingly lad narrow escape from death when q bomb, which blew up sever al feet Of the railroad track over which their train was due 10 travel, was heard and traffic halted before the damaged spot was reached.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Who Wants Hot Air, Anyway!

If, as the scientists declare. A typhoon's caused by much hot air, Why not try Fun, since on this earth Typhoon's do far more harm than Iuirth,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Reverse Effect:

Julian: Do you think that wo- men arc moro conceited, now that they display so much ot them selves?'
 Barbara: "No, indeed! It's the men whose heads are turncd."
 Marion l.. Burns
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

The school os experience has this much on tho college O. today. IL does not throw you out at the end Of the first semester because you can't learn.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Mems Outfitungs!

Whenever l ask Giolifti A qucstion-as OFTEN l do- Concerning fact or q favor, He ALWAYS answers me, "Shu," This business is making me nervous, Sometime il will drive me cuckoo, And the big Wop will say 1t too often
 And I'll give him d sock for his shu,
 Bruno Capanier
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

h all probabilities the attempt will be blamed upon Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers wno seem 10 have been more domonstratye abroad than in this country.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

The feeling Of relief that must have thrilled France is echoed in this country.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
The Long Grind.

Mrs. Hokinson: You're taking subscriptions 10 pay your way through college? You seem pretty old 10 be going 10 college"
 Agent: "I've already been through, lady, but I'm still paying for it."
 a. HI. T. Siber
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

On q shelf and put Cinder in your eve,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
Let's See Now

ft Te NOW Mrs. Reynolds: We must think of q svltable gift for the Finleys They celebrate their wooden we'd ding anniversary tomorrow" Reynolds: Well, let's put ~our heads together"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
fHE FIGHT PIfItRI <

NoIor picture enthusiasts of Con r''rut will not b. permitted 10 see the Tunney- Dempsey light in the
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
WORKMAN IN LIVING TOME

North Adams, Mass, Sept. 26.-tP) John McLachlan, 5S. d laborer was buried with stone and dirt yesterday when a ditch in which he was dig ging caved in. He thrust his shovel and hands about his face and was able to breathe for q short time un- til uncovered. He is employed by the city at the Notch reservoir.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Americansm: A faith, as old as the nation. that there will always be time 10 rebuild a scrapped navy after the next war starts.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Days ot bombs and eunfire are behind the Legionnaires.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

The difference between stalling and betting is that sailing is done in ( prize ring instead Of q coupe.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Savagos and wild beasts are gone, germs are going; soon civilized man will have nothing 10 fear except man.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

good stunt, and barrel is still cheaper than an airplane.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Io, the man who hates tyrants will give his kid castor oil and re fuse to take 1t himself.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather followed by fair and colder.
 Temperatures yesterday:
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
FactsondFuncies

All good f1lyvers go 10 college towns when they die
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

But the attempt was failure by I narrow margin.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

No wonder that armed Mexican bad man was shot in Chicago. A town still fighting the Revolutionary war won't tol.r rate alien competition
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Peace would endure in the Bal kans Y the little nations could over come their apathy and proximity.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

! Still, if the country must have thrilling entertainments, ocean hops
 are better for 1t than murder
 trials.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A. B. C. is national organization which furnishes leKspaIers and adFef- tssrs with strictly honest aua.gsis e circulation Our circulation stat'stAct are based upon ths audit Thls insuret pro- lection against traud in newspaper ds- ,rfs,uti5D figure. to both national ana local sCyertiseTh
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Most of the people who long 10 do something for the masses merely long 10 feel benevolent.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Ths only profitable edver'stng medium la the City. Circulation books and press room a!wayt open 10 s1yert!serh
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

It's easy 10 select the most com t0rtable chair. It's the one occupied by friend Hlfe's little woolly dog.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Most of the rare old wines the American in Europe writes home about were made of rye.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

An Arkansas man was stune to dca'E by bees, so you cant blame everything on the night clubs.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26

Being a leader in China seems to consist in taking what money may he offered and then saying: Sic cm".
New Britain herald., 1927-09-26
IEL.EpHoNE CALLs

Entered at the Post once at Se1 Brit Alr as Second Glass Mall Matter.