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New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
IMPORTANT FIGURES"

What might be termed important figures have been vending their way into the columns of this news paper the last few days. They have to do with the estimated cost of running the city government the coming fiscal year, and we suppose every citizen interested in where his tax money goes has read them with as much interest as he would con- fer upon the latest baseball scandal or the Peaches Browning case. Still, we have our debts. Statistics are dull reading" so 'tis said; and numerals signifying what the various city departments are intent upon spending form that type of reading which demands a certain portion Of individual will power. Be that as it may. they were boldly set forth in print for all to read; no one, after having glimpsed them, need any longer be in doubt as to where the money goes.'
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

ors and legislators since that day who would not think of such waste of shoe leather" and most of them will be retired" somewhere at an age when Governor Baldwin was at his prime. .'
 It was only year ago when the statement appeared in the public prints that he was S5 years old. That was a year too little, as he was past S7 at his death.
 This fine citizen, with an ancestral record that made of him the fifth of the blood to serve as governor of his state, will be remembered as long as Nutmeggers point with pride to their public men and their rec ords. He was an ideal citizen, man of personality and warmth of heart, an ace of his generation and time.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE

There is nothing about the Wheel ing & Lake Erie railroad to justify the astonished increase in the price of it's stock as that chronicled with in the past week-nothing except that rumors have it the short line is to be included in a merger with some strong system, with a conse- quent enhancement of its importance as link in this unnamed system and consequent advantage to the stockholders.
 The experience of this railroad is q forerunner of what may be expect ed when the era of railroad consoli- dation gets under real swing, said to be due within the present year. The name of the Wheeling & Lake Erie cogently indicates where 1t lies and it's chief function has been to transport iron ore from Lake Erie ports to the steel district at and around Pittsburgh, and there was a time when it was regarded as any, thing but prosperous. It has had a checkered history; yet now its stock is selling higher than that of many recognized strong railroads.
 The time was when the country was spotted with small railroad lines Most of them have been add ed to the larger systems; indeed, all most all of these systems are made up of what originally were small and independent lines. There are some small systems left, like the Wheeling & Lake Erie, and they now find themselves in a position to make good terms with any larger systems seeking to incorporate them.
 The business of gobbling them up furnishes a fine opportunity for stock manipulators. The bulls and the bears can have many a field day while this is in progress. Rumors will be the determining factor in the way the stock prices go, and inter- ests which can peddle rumors most successfully will make fortunes.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
Observation On He Weather

Washington. Jan. 31.-Forecast for Southern New England: Gen. orally fair tonight and Tuesday; colder tonight; diminishing north west winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; colder Tuesday; diminishing west and northwest winds.
 Conditions: The disturbance that passed over this section yes- terday Is central this morning in the lower St. Lawrence valley and pressure is rising throughout the middle Atlantic and New England states. An area of high pressure of wide extent overspreads the country east of the Rocky moun- tains and it's center is near Nash vile, Tenn. It is producing gen. erally fair weather and somewhat lower temperatures.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity. fair weather and somewhat lower temperature.
 Temperatures recorded yesterday
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

Moses, is very near sighted and very fond of red roses. Is there material for limerick in that?
 Esther Newman Dear Esther: '1ell him to put on his specs and read this A near-sighted chappie named
 Moses Was terribly fond of red roses; He ruined his face
 In a low bootleg place By plucking the bartenders' noses, Dear NJ. r. J.: Whenever my friend, Magruder, gets fried he thinks he is some parsonage. Tip him off in q limerick, wontcha?
 D. C. Dear Washington: This ought to put him wise There was a young man named Ma
 grudcr Who drank and got steweder and
 steweder;
 With ten meath his vest He sighed and confessed That his name was Elizabeth Tudtr, Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
"LIBERALIZING" SUNDAY

The New Haven Union thinks that there is no difference between vaudeville shows on Sunday and moving picture shows. The latter, are given, it says, with orchestras in the pits. Now what is the logic which makes performance behind the footlights sinful. but that in front of it altogether innocent?" it inquiries. "Is the dance any more in- herently immoral on Sunday than the jazz cornetist in the pit? And if the fleeting shadows of the movie folk can appear why not the full fleshy personifications?
 The contention sounds logical until it is analysed. Vaudeville performers as a rule object to working" seven days a week. Even without the law in their favor. they have something to say about it. Without the per formers there are no shows.
 With the others identified with Sunday theatrical performances it is different. They can obtain substitutes if they wish to take a day off dur ing the week when employed on Sunday They do so right along. Naudevillians cannot provide substi- tutes.
 The Hoyt bill before the Legisla- ture would further 'liberalize' Sun day, with professional hockey and skating especially in view. If it is al- lowable to play professional baseball on Sunday in the summer time in such cities and towns where a ma iority of the people favor the sport. what is to prevent the playing of professional hockey and having com mercial skating on Sunday in the "iiltcl tiIiiS, llle Dlll dlS SueS III tI- feet. There can be no great differ enee; but this has nothing to do with Sunday vaudeville.
 Professional hockey and commer- cial skating on Sunday may not be any more objectionable than profess sional baseball on Sunday, although it is doubtful whether there would be much Of these sports noticeable throughout the state were the Hoyt bill to pass. It would give an oppor- tunity for promoters to popularize these sports, if they can, but that is about all.
 'The whole hog or none," says the Union. If that is the case then what objection would there be to professional ring battles on Sunday? None at all except the majority of the public would not stand for them in most cities.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
THIS SHOPPING BUSINESS! A Department Store Remnant

(Found by Leo H. Slmms)
 Bennett: T want to get socket.' Floorwall5er: "Who do you want to get a sock at?"
 Bennett T don't want to get a sock at anybody. What I want is something to put plug into."
 Floorwalker: "Oh. you mean a stable"
 Bonnet: Not that kind of a plug"
 Floorwalker; What kind of a plug"
 Bonnet: You know, one of those little things that goes around"
 Floorwalker: "Oh. you mean a piece of scandal.'
 Bennett: No, no. The thing at the end of a wire, you know"
 Floorwalker: "They put Yours truly at the end of a letter, but the only thing I've ever seen at the end of a wire is the guys name that sent it."
 Bennett: What I want is little thing with threads in it."
 Floorwalker: "Oh, now I get you. You'll be able to get bowl of soup at the luncheon counter.'
 Bennett: Soup doesn't have threads in it."
 Floorwalker: "Ours does. They make it next to the dressmaking de- partment."
 Bennett: q don't care where they make it. I don't want any soup."
 Floorwalker: Its good soup."
 Bennett: But I don't want it. ] want--I want-oh. you know what it is. Sometimes you put a bulb in it."
 Floorwalker: "Oh, now I know, A flower-pot!"
 Bennett: "No, not a flower-pot What I want is an electric connec. tion."
 Floorwalker: Drop in at the state penitentiary any time. I'm sure the warden will be glad to accommodate you after you've talked to him five minutes"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

strait the gate, how charged with punishment the scroll. l am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soup? A. They were written by William Ernest Henley in Echoes" Q. What is the highest mountain peak in the world? A. Mount Everest in Indo- China. It has an elevation of 29,O02 feet.
 Q. What is the tallest living quadruped?
 A. The giraffe. When erect some of them stand IS feet from head to feet.
 Q. On what day did January 31, 1927 fall?
 A. Wednesday.
 Q. What causes falling stars?
 A. They are meteorites-that is wandering bits of matter-that are drawn into the earths area of gravi- tational attraction, and fall toward the earth. For the most part they are consumed by friction with the earth's atmosphere. A few fall to earth.
 Q. Are there any wild pigeons" remaining in the United States? What are their distinctive charac- teristics?
 A; It is believed that the last surviving specimen of the North American Wild Pigeon died in the Geological Gardens in Cincinnati in the summer of 1914. They were large slender birds, with a small head. notched beak turned at the base, short strong legs with naked feet, long acuminate tail, and long pointed powerful wings. They were very beautiful and had a graceful form and finely colored plumage. Formerly there were large flocks in almost all parts of North America.
 Q. Why is it considered bad luck for black cat to cross ones path?
 A. Black cats are traditional companions for witches. There were ancient superstitions that spirits could assume the forms of black animals. particularly cats. These
  have persisted in the folklore of modern times and black cats es- pecially are looked upon as omens of evil and bad luck. Women who practiced witchcraft used black cats in their devinations. In the middle ages the brain of a cat was consd- cred an essential ingredient of pre- scriptions made by witches and witch doctors.
 Q. What is a "Rutabaga?"
 A. It is the Swedish name for turnip?
 Q. Is George O'Brien the real name of the moving picture actor? Can you tell me something about him?
 A. He was born in San Francis co, California in 1900. He is five feet Il iHches tall and weighs TIC pounds. He is unmarried. George O'Brien is his real name. His ad- ress is Fox Studios, 14o1 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, California.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

You can get an ansW 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 confdental.--Edit
 Q. When was the movie "The Sea Wolf" first shown and filmed?
 A. It was filmed in 1926 and shown first about September of that year.
 o. What is a "radiometer"?
 A. An instrument devised by Sir William Cr6okes by which radiant heat and light may be directly con- verted in mechanical energy. It consists of an exhausted globe of glass in which needle is supported. carrying rotating. four-disll vane, the face being blackened on one side. Placed in a field of light, the blackened side of each disk absorbs more of the radiant energy than the other side and the molecules of resi- ,ual air that strike it are thus given greater energy. The resulting pres sure does not become quickly equal ized for the two sides as it would be if the air was of ordinary density. Therefore the Vane rotates.
 .. Are citizens of the United States the only persons who have a right to be called Americans?
 A. In the true sense of the word American" may be used for any in- habitant of the American continents The restricted use to designate citizens of the United States is he result of common usage.
 Q. In fighting other animals does the porcupine throw its quills at it's enemy?
 A. The porcupine does not throw it's quills in the sense of releasing them but in fighting another animal the pines are released through con- tact with some part of the enemy's body or may be shed by vigorously shaking the tail.
 Q. What is the correct abbrevia- tion for Assistant Manager"
 A. Asst. Mgr"
 Q. From what is the moving pie ture Tin Gods taken, and how did it get the name?
 A. It was adapted from a stage play of the same name. Janet Stone wife of Roger Stone is obsessed by an ambition to succeed in politics and she sacrifices her child, her husband and her home to realize her desire. Worshiping "tin gods" indicates that one is willing to sacri- flee the best for relatively unim- portant things and to set up false standards of life and conduct. Q. Who is the author of the fol- lowing lines: Tt matters not how
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

Grove, and George Young.
 Officer Lampher will succeed Off cer Bamforth as day policeman for February.
 Rev. g. G. Ohman delivered a lec- ture in Portland last evening on his recent trip to Sweden.
 The Center church was we'll filled last night when the third of the ser ies of concerts under the direction of E. F. Laubin was held. Mir. Laubin was assisted by Miss Rosa O'Brien, contralto, and an excellent quartet. made up of c. Robert Merriman, first tenor; N. C.: Curtis, second ten or: r. w. Latham, first bass: and A. S. Parsons, second bass.
 Fred Beloin purchased at the Fas- sig sale in New York this week a two-year- stallion, Conductor Cor bett. The horse was shipped to this city today.
 The south is justified in restricting negro suffrage, according 10 the de- cision in the Y. NJ. c. A. debate last night C. A. Rossberg and L. D. Pen field defeating T. L Weed. and c. H. Curtis. The next question will be Resolved: that high license would be better for New Britain than no license"
 The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus today took over land on Broad street from Peter Swider. Wladislaw Niedzwislli, Jacob Digelski and Stan islaw Sutwia and will build it's new church thereon. The condition Of the sale is that the pastor and rector of the church shall be a Roman Catholic of Polish descent and shall know the Polish language well.
 The Union Trading Co.,, last night elected the following new directors: Justus Wallin, F. F. Wann, and Charles Kallberg. Alfred Frisen and Charles Bergendahl were elected au- ditors. A dividend of six per cent was declared.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
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Home was happier in the old days when a man with five chil- dren had just started a family.
 Death and taxes are somewhat similar, but it is possible to die without feeling any pain.
 Yet a lot of people who think they have will power can't keep their eyes off the taXimeter.
 The pursuit of happiness isn't race. It's keeping up with the neighbors that makes it seem that way.
 Florida land doesn't get the pro- lection of snow in winter but il isn't wholly uncovered. There's a mortgage over it.
 Correct this sentence: Daughter is sixteen," said the woman, but she doesn't feel free to wear my stockings without asking" Copyright, 1927, Publishers Syndi-
 cate.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
Blood Tests to Find
 If Man Is Intoxicated

Philadelphia, Jan. S1 P,-Blood tests to determine intoxication will be adopted by Philadelphia police if experiments now under way show the plan to be feasible, Direc- tor of Public Safety George w. FL liott said today.
 ene of the experiments being made is to determine the exact ness of the tests in the cases of human beings and the feasibility of their application to drunken auto mobile drivers and policemen and prisoners whose ratio of drunken ness may be a factor. In cases Of persons killed the tests have shown traces of alcohol remain in the blood for several hours without change in proportion.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

comes within hailing distance of an automobile, with is greater comfort.
 New England manufactured auto mobiles as good or as cheaply as were made in any other section of the country, but when the business dwindled the making of automobiles in quantities did not take root in this tier of states. This was perhaps due to the fact that the men promi- nent in developing the automobile craze were not indigenous to the New England soil, but for the most part lived in the middle west. New England had the mechanics to pro- duce fine motorcycles and it had the mechanics to produce automobiles; it was because the men developing the industry did not happen to live here that the industry developed largely Tn Michigan, where they nap pened to reside. At that, an automo- bile of high caliber was once manu- factured in New Britain, and how good it was can be gathered from the stories that some of these cars outIasted many others which came long afterwards. Only one or two concerns in New England, however, specialized in the making of auto mobiles. while in Michigan such specialization early took root and prospered. As conditions are now it is not likely that the automobile center of the country will change to any other section in our genera tion.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
GOOD MEAL FOR 90 CENTS
Here's What Swedish Prince Got In Roman Restaurant For Less
 Than Ono American Dollar,

Rome, Jan. 31 (UP)--Here is the menu of 90 cent meal eaten in an humble Roman restaurant by Grown princess and several companions.
 The Swedish heir is visiting here in the strictest incognito, and last night he sat in the Alfredo restau- rant next to table occupied by United Press correspondent who was the only patron to recognize the royal guests.
 For 90 cents, the crown prince ate:
 Fettuccini, dish resembling
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
FEWER MOTORCYCLES

Steady decrease in the use of motorcycles hits what was once a foremost New England industry. There was a time when most of the motorcycles used were manufactured in New England, but from the time when cheap automobile did not cost much more than a motorcycle, and the upkeep of such a contriv- ance was not much greater, the hey day of the motorcycle began to go into eclipse. The past year there were only 1899 motorcycles register ed by private owners; every year sees a decrease. The only increase in their use is registered by police departments, which find in them a splendid method of patrolling traf- fic along the highways.
 A motorcycles strong point is speed; as a rule, the drivers are too speedy. The motorcyclist who does not appear to be intent upon pass ing all automobiles along a high way seems to be rare. Other strong points are they do not take up much space and do not contribute to or share greatly in parking difficulties and that transportation is only pro- vided for one person, except where a back seat is used for an additional rider willing to proceed under such circumstances, or a side car" is at tached. With all of these appurte- nances added the cost of the chariot
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
25 Years Ago Today

Fire Chief John w. Carlton call ed upon Chairman John Boylcs of the fire board al his store this morn- ing and handed in his resignation. Among those who are 10 be consid- cred in the choice of a successor are William Sullivan, R. M, Dame l.. M. Cowles, James Rutledge, James
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
RADIO FOR SHOPPERS

Boston, Jan. 31 P>-A radio broadcasting station for the distribu- tion of shopping news was opened here today. Fifteen department and their wares daily through Station WASN on wave length of 2S0 me- tres. Music and other entertainment will be interspersed.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
WHEN BLACK IS READ

Warning! Hush-not a noise! Not a sound must be heard! Walk only on tip-toe. Don't whisper q word, Go chase off the birds, lest they let , out a peep The house must be quiet! The poodle's asleep!
 -Reida N. Moran
 You Said It! What used to hang From chandeliers Now dangles from
 AIilday's ears.
 Walker B. Makler If You Lose You Win! When first I saw this baby yamp I knew she was the cameiS hip: And so I nudged my buddy, Lamp the pip.' But would she have me? She would not,
 She told me, "Go and take a Ge hence-be off" And now'Ive got the pip.
 -Richard V. Koch
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
sIJCIDE IN ATTLEBORO

Attleboro, Mass Jan. 31 @- Raymond s. Starkey, chief clerks in the money order department of the post office, ended his life today by putting a bullet through his head while in the valut. Postmaster J. V. Cunan said there was no possibility of irregularities in the accounts, of the department. adding that Starkey had been Respondent for some days and had explained he was worried about the building of cellar for the new home he was planning.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
SAFE-CRACKERS IN CHELSEA

Chelsea. Mass, Jan. 31 Rl-Safe- blowers during the night obtained two diamond rings valued at about 5000 and $500 in cash from a safe in the office of James BloomberG's furniture store on Broadway. The rings belonged to Mrs. Bloomberg.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

noodles.
 Dreaded turkey served on thick. porcelain plates
 Italian desert.
 Figs and other fruit.
 Frascati wine.
 Around the room were other fam lilies of clerks and tradesmen out for the usual Sunday evening festivities.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and aoVef. ti.ers with . strictly honest anaiyeis or circulation Our circulation statlstlce ars baaed upon this audit. This inkures protection againS: fraud in newspaper d.tributlon figu. e to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
Superfluous Knowledge

Superfluous Knowledge
 Grayson: T cant give you a job here. I talked with your last en- ployer and he said you couldn't even spell cat"
 Stenographer: What of it? How many times would you have occasion to use the word in your correspon- dence?"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

The European author who said America has no leisure class appar- ently didn't happen to pass piaC" where a steam shovel was at work.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
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Member of the Associated Presa. The Associatsi Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication or all news credited to it or not otherwise credited ,n this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
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The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books and press room aluays open to advertiserA
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

At any rate the Chinese don't wear hoods or masks while tor menting aliens.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
Real Acting

Barry: Gan I act? Why, man. I played a death-bed scene once and they sent me sixteen bouquets of flowers"
 Shaw (another actor): Pretty fair, but nothing out of the way" Barry: Isn't it? They thought I was dead!"
 Henley Ingerman :.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

Tho Herald is on sale daily in New Work at HotalinK's Newsstand, Times 6ouare: schultz's Eewsstands, Entrance Grand Central. %znd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald. and your letter wiIl he forwarded 10 New York.
On With the "Makc-Upr

Cold snaps affect fun -plexions
 Folks. Let's keep on tap, say we, That best known brand of make
 up" jokes,
 And use 'em generously.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
CSpIcSS Education

Murdock: I'm proud to say my son is training for the bar"
 Gilbert: "Yes, but where can he get a bartender's job these days?"
 Norman Carnie
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

An old-timer can remember when Kentuckian thought alco- hol denatured If you added a lit tic water.