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New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
REPAIRING THE WASHBOARD

That was a good item of news in the Berlin column of this newspa- per; it really has as much to do with New Britain as with Berlin. You have guessed it; the item was to the effect that the Beach Swamp road would be repaired or rebuilt this spring. At least the appearance of surveyors on the thoroughfare have buoyed the hopes of adven- turous motorists who use the high way that something will be done about it" at last.
 The Beach Swamp road. more familiarly known as the "washboard pike" has been disgrace 10 the contiguous section for years, al though nobody near there has had q thing to do or to say with regard to it. The cue has been to watchfully wait until the state got ready to do it's duty. The waiting, of course, has been a long course in the art Of being patient without the loss of temper.
 The highway commission, when it asked for bids last September, sur prised everyone when it became known that the road would be re- built. But so accustomed have Ser liners been to expecting nothing to accrue that even this did not prove to them that the improvement ac- tually would be made at an carly date. There is something about the training one gets in such matters: In the case of this road. scarcely anyone believes in possible improvement until he sees the work being done.
 This time is fast approaching, if the sight of surveyors is to be con- sidered prohetic. The highway commission, it can be reasoned. sure ly would not go 10 the expense Of employing surveyors along the high way unless action were in prospect.
 rt=leohs like q good spring around
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
25 Fears Ago Today

Another case of smallpox, in the same house as the others, broke out yesterday. Chief Rawlings was in the vicinity twice during the day and carried medicines and other things needed.
 The old Russell &y Erwin block on East Main street next to the stone yard was bought today by John F. Sweeney. He also took over all the Main street property between the Hanna block and the Opera house, including the old stone house which has been a landmark of the district for years.
 The Landers. Frary & Clark cut lery works resumed operations this morning. Fifteen fork finishers have been laid off because of the sub stitution of fork made of bright steel for the old style fork.
 Thomas Prior and Frank Rad cliffe were not absent or tardy in the Plainville schools during last term.
 Father Coppens made his annual report to members of St. Peters church last night. There are now 300 souls in the parish. The income for the year was S4,000, which al lowed a great reduction of the debt
 The town and city authorities con- ferred today on the small-p pox epi- demic. B. F. Gaffney, the towns legal adviser, said that the responsi- bility in the matter rested with the city officials, primarily with Dr. Clark and Dr. Bunnell agreed that a pest house should be established. and the town authorities will secure house for such Q purpose.
 Deputy George Dyson installed the officers Of the local tribe of Red Men last evening.
 The directors of the Mechanics National bank elected yesterday in- clude L. A. Nibberts, w. E. Atwood, NJ. c. Swift. F. l.. Wilcox, and r. C.. PIatt. The directors of the New Brit ain National bank include Andrew J. Sloper.
 Walter Seymour has been sum- moned for jury duty in the court of common pleas.
 Dr. J. N. Bull will attend the New York poultry show next week.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Q. In Samothrace the name of the sculptor of the famous Winged Victory?
 X. The name of the sculptor of Winged Victory of Samothrace is not known. It is thought to be of the Hellenistic period. The collos- sal winged figure, from which tho head is missing, stands with full drapery blown by the wind, on the prov of trireme. The original is in the Louvre at Paris, France.
 Q. Where is the city of Libau?
 A. In Latvia, republic in Europe comprising the former Rus sian province of Courland, the four southern districts of the former Rus sian province of Livonia and the three western districts of the former Russian province of Vitebsk. It lies along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea with Esthonia on the north and Lithuania on the south.
 Q. What are the 'Jauda"?
 A. The name was given to early Italian religious and spiritual songs. dating from the 18th century. They gradually became more and more dramatic and thus played an inn portant part in the development Of the Italian drama. They were pro- duced in large numbers till the 18th century.
 c. Who composed "The Marseil- laise" and how did it get the name?
 A. It was composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. young engineer officer at Strassburg, in 1792. From being sung by the volunteers of Marseilles when they entered Paris, and later at the storming of the Twilleries, it was designated by the Parisians the "Hymne des Marseillais', and later La Marseilaise". Its use was for bidden during the restored French monarchy and the empire.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


 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 conf1dential.-Edi
 Q. What was The Kitchen Cabinet?
 A. The nickname was given to a small coterie of five intimate friends of President Jackson. who were thought to influence him more than the members of his official cabinet. They were Duff Green, the editor of the United States Telegraph; Francis r. Blair, the editor of the Washing ton Globe; and William B. Lewis, Isaac Hill and Amos Kendall who occupied minor positions in the treasury department. They were especially powerful in directing the presidents attack against the United States bank.
 c. What was the Battle of Blenheim?
 A. Blenheim is a village in Ba- varia, 23 miles north-n orthwest of Ausburg. A great victory, won by Marlborough and Prince Eugene over the French and Bavarians under Tallard, Marsin and the Elector of Bavaria on August 13, 17O4, took it's name from that vil- lage, although the battle did not actually occur there, but at a neighboring village called Hoch- stadt, about a mile north of the Danube. The Germans call it the Battle of Hochstadt. The French had massed their forces on their right and left wings, thinking the center sufficiently protected by a narrow stream in front. Marl- borough perceived the weak point in their line and. ordering an as sault on the enemy's wings to hide his real purpose, he forded the stream with his main army and broke the French center. taking them in the flank and utterly de- stroying the enemy. Of 56,000 French and Bavarians 14,000 were taken prisoners and 25,0O0 were killed or drowned in the Danube. The loss to the victors amounted to about 5000 killed and 5000 wound ed. Near Blenheim the French de- feated the Austrians, June 19, 1900.
 Q. How did Greenland get its name?
 A. It was named by a Norse- man, Eric, the Red" who voyaged along it's coasts about 9S4 A. D. and called it "Greenland to encourage people to settle there.
 Q. How old is Fred Stone, the actor?
 A. Fifty-three.
 Q. Is Sabatini an Italian?
 A. Yes. He was born in Josi, Central Italy.
 Q. What state has the greatest automobile registration?
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Proves He Can Support
 Wife, Doing So 73 Years

Strington, Yorkshire, Eng, Jan. Is Pl-Seventy three years ago, Thomas Poulter a farmland of this district ran away with a neighbor- ing farmers daughter and married her in spite of the opposition of her parents. They thought he could not support wife on his meagcr pay of about $40 a year.
 But he did, and recently the COIL pie, hale and hearty despite their 9G years, had q party to celebrate the anniversary of their wedding With them were seven sons and daughters. the eldest over 70 and the youngest 54.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

The paper the other day noted the feat of man in New Orleans, who ate enough raw oysters at one 'meal' to overload an elephant. Now comes news that man in Min nesota has won the national coffee drinking championship" by swal- lowing S5 cups of the beverage. These foolish persons are not to be taken as examples by persons of common sense. Both seriously i'm paired their health, although they may not have felt immediate bad ef- fects.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Don't blame Massachusetts fol

Don't blame Massachusetts for looking around for that extensive coal field in the state, said to un- derlie 300 square miles. How far down under the rocks and boulders it happens to be located is not stat ed but perhaps the Harvard pro- fessors can find way to bore down a few miles and bring the coal to the surface at a cost no less than what the coal barons of Pennsyl- vania and the railroads charge for bringing the coal to town.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
FIGHTS WITH BANDIT
Chicopcc Man is Winner in Bloody Bout With Robbcr Who Yields Wicked Gun.

Chicopcc, Mass. Jan. tS Pl-- Struck on the head twice by the butt of gun in the hands Of holdup man. but arising from the floor each time dazed and bleeding, Henry Lerner of this city, who operates q branch post office in connection with a small store, last night routed the bandit after a fierce struggle. the would-be thief dropped his gun and fled, leaving behind $29o in postal receipts in an open safe.
 The storekeeper gave police de soription of the man and this was sont 10 nearby cities. and in q short time Springfield police had arrested Charles Salvas Of that city. who was seen leaving the woods near the Chicopee city line. Lerner identified Salvas as his assailant.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Berlin this year. Much as the peo- pie in general hate torn-up roads and the accompanying detours, here is one that will be doubly welcome. The highway commission is expec- ted to make good in this vicinity upon this project. If it doesn't every pair of broken springs due to the hard travelling over the wash board should be charged to the state.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Of course, we went to guess

Of course, we went to guess ing school. In these columns yes- terday the opinion was expressed that the Nicaraguan rebels had ob- tained their arms in the United States. On page one was printed a dispatch, received hours after the ed was written, that exactly this has taken place. So we repeat, busl- ness is business.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

There was a young woman named
 Treap Whose story should cause you to
 weep;
 On the first night. you see, Of her honeymoon, she Got up and walked home in her
 sleep! Dear M. F. J.: My sweetie's name is Ross, and he's good at shooting the bull or shooting craps. How about limerick about him?
 Thelma Karver Dear T. K: Will this one do? A sporty young fellow named Ross Threw the bones or the bull like a
 boss; One day the young fool Tried to tackle a mule And for once he was thrown for a loss!
 Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
KISMET'S FAVORITE CHILDREN!

Dear Editor:
 I was walking along. thinking about various things, and not pay ing much attention to street cross- ings, when an automobile struck me in the back.
 In a flash l remembered an incl dent of my high school days, a score of years ago.
 Fearing discovery by my father, I had hid two bottles of rye whiskey swiped from his private stock in back of a cupboard in the cellar. After two weeks in the hospital, I returned home. The bottles were still there. The contents were in tact.
 Boiling beagles! THAT was MY lucky day,
 B. II. Reisler Dear Sir:
 My husband came home uneXpect- edly from Topeka, where he had gone to arrange for the sale of our wheat yield.
 So I directed the book agent to hide in closet off the living room! Ten minutes later, my husband said, Well, I'm going to go out and shoot a few jackrabbits. My shotgun's in the living room closet, isn't it??"
 And just then the cyclone hit us. Blistering airedales!
 That was MY lucky day,
 Mrs. II. G. G.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

The record of John T. King in dicates that many a man is reputed to be millionaire until he dies when the inventory of the estate discloses the monetary facts were greatly exaggerated.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Somebody has offered to sell Senator Bingham a S15O radio set for s5, with the explanation that the confusion in the air makes the set worthless. This fellow must live near one of the electric company transforming stations.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Changed

Visitor: q suppose this job of yours is about the same year in and year out"
 Museum Attendant: "Oh, no. Twenty years ago the visitors were clamoring to have clothes put on the statues, and now the statues are clamoring to have clothes put on the visitors"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

-Plainville, with It's parking nroblems and it's troubles as to where the Connecticut company cars sbould bide their time between trips, is acting more metropolitan every day.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
u.ub.r Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. 0. Ia national orSan,1a.lon which furni.hss newspapers and aoVsI, tisers with . strictly honest anaiy.n ,s.,o. ~. s,s.,,,t,on Our circulation etatistlce srs based upon this audit. This 'nsures nro.ectIon again,: fraud in newspaper distribution figm es to both national ana local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Hard to Say

Hard to Say Perkins: Come over quick, Doc! One of the twins is sick" Dr. Pearson: (Which one?" Perkins: Well, you know the one that looks like the other one? We'll, it's the other one"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Fanny language. Mayor Walker tells naughty Gotham shows to clean up and they alone have been clean ing up.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
REASONS WHY I DIDN'T MARRY.

Barney My mellow love for Barney had One solid month endurance; l couldn't help but like the lad He had such self-assurance. Our loving lute has sprung a rift I've put him on the shelf. He gave me, for birthday gift, A photo of himself!
 Geraldine H. Tormey
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Member of the Associated Press' r,. A.,oc.ated Press is exclusively sn. titled to the use for republication or ali news credited to it or not other~lsee credited in this paper and also 'ocAi news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Donna

Donna Oh, Donna was little peach With laughing eyes and silken skin; I might have married Donna. If Her mother hadn't called her in!
 Byron J. Marshman
 
 Fay l used to have case on Fay But now, alas, that love is gone. The jane turned out to be the kind That cannot be depended on. I tried to steal little kiss (The whole affair is like dream) She said, 'I'll scream unless you stop"- And doggoned If she didn't scream,
 R. r. Kelliher
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

An effort Is being made to dis cover whether the woman who kill ed her three children In California was or was not breeding over Man. my songs.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

There are alien hold-up men in America, but they don't call it for eign policy as in China.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Americanism: An urge to make everybody as good as you are, by such means as may be necessary.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

All you can say for war Is that 1t relieves the congestion of population that causes war.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

State rights and a plea for Fed eral aid! Much like a silk hat held out to beg pennies.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

nh. Herald is on sale daily In New work nt Hotalings Newsstand, Times souare: schutzs Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. %1nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

When sweeties kiss again after five minutes, the germs doubtless call it a family reunion.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

If there's to be no appropriation, why not "authorize' forty cruisers and make it a really good bluff?
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Mrs. II. T. Gadilla
WEATHER FORECAST: FRESH,
 WARM IIMERICkS Not Much Change in Temperature

Dear MT. Judcll: PLEASE write a limerick about me, wontcha? ] don't care what you say. PLEASE?
 Katherine Treap Dear Kate: Who could resist the chance? Here 1t is
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

The only mechanical music" that delights the true artists is the kind made by cash register.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

In all seriousness, we won't have long to wait for the armored pedes- trian.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

So Government doesn't poison drinkers. People don't poison dogs. They just poison meat. and it's the dogs fault if he eats 1t.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Piety is no handicap in a row. The drys can think of just as many mean names as the vets.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

It's all right for the Powers to let China alone but it takes lot of gall to feel virtuous about it.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Correct this sentence: "He tells a joke we'll" said the man, and doesn't repeat the point two or three times"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
EactsandFancies
 By Robert Quillen

Alas! As nations recover they re- cover their appetites.
 New Kipling: On the road to Flor i-day, where the mired-up flivvers stay.
 Modern comeback: I'm going home to mother" "Blah! Your mother ain't never at home"
 An, well: much of the tax is for interest on war bonds, paid by us to us.
 It may be a virture 10 be open- but that kind of people get drawn for jury service.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

If you think Hollywood given to vice, try looking pretty the morning after the night before.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

rntered at the Post once at New Britain
 a, Second Ciass Nah Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
It's Our Fayorite State, FOX,

It's Our FayOrite State, FOIks! It's off to Florida for some, When January blizzards come, But here in Funada, let's stick 1t, A merry hearts the only ticket!
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

Copyright 1927, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
Changed

Changed Mrs. Hart: Men change their at titude after marriage" .. Mrs. Fletcher: "Yes. indeed Be- used to say, Give me your lips" Mrs. Hart: And now?" Mrs. Fletcher: Now he says Don't give me any more of your lip"
 Mrs. H. T. Gadilla Apples are suggested as a reduc- ing diet.
 That's plausible. They certainly reduced Adami
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING

Iasusd Daily tsunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg.. T Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-01-13

guBscRIPTIoA RATES Ss.so Year.
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Evening star., 1927-12-21
saLE-auroMeBIi.Es.

iect condition throughout fully equipped
md looks ike new. real bargain for
n 20 Terms or trade 1898 l4th n ~
Evening star., 1927-12-21

DIAMOND BRACELET
WATCH, solid platinum case,
mounted with "a large perfectly
matched blue white diamonds :;
movement is finely jeweled and
guaranteed for accurate time; a
splendid Xmas gift. Sacrificed
for u it's value. $3.50
Evening star., 1927-12-21
INSTRUCTION COURSES.


with for Bovd stenographic student Of 8
months training ai,hoIash2 g. 5000 3D.. 9thfffs 81
nciency won Classes forming BOYD SEC
RETIRIAL SCHOOL. G q nr l4th
NV saE TINE TO REGISTER FOR
me new class in life insurance sdlestnans snip
that starts 4he 3rd of January Send appll
cation Immediately. Address Box S4s-'
Star ONCE
ENROLL now FOR OUR NEW YEAR
Class which begins Jan. ]. Private and clast
jnstruction telephone switchboard operating.
Oxford Bldg. 14th and n Y. ave.
AUTO DRIVING LESSONS FOR PERMITS
and parking: cars furnished: rehable lnsLrucc-
tor. GA B s.w.: call Foster, Frarknn Srof
AUTO DRIVING LESSONS BY OLD ExPE
rlenced instructors: satisfaction tnsureo'
white chaufeurs furnished. Call Line eZ
HOTEL POSITIONS OPEN. HOTELS.
clubs. apartments. institutions. scnoois; COL col.
leges. tea rooms. restaurants. caieteriss =.
need trained men and women Deman9 m
creasinS daily. Every day opening IN u. T.
Florida all States for managers. asst. man
ayers hostesses. housekeepers. accountants
room clerks. stewards and other executives.
Mid-year evening class now forming cIass
limited. Enroll early. Prepare IN lew snors
tunities opsn g 80 an. 70 3 pma
LEWIS HOTEL TRAINING SCHOOLS.
Psnna. Ave. and 23rd S..
Evening star., 1927-12-21
BIG BARGAINS!l!!
EASIEST TERMS!i!!

During this special sale we
lave reduced the prices of these
cars, and will sell them on un-
usually easy terms.
Evening star., 1927-12-21
Padgett-Joyce Motor Co.
OAKLAND-PONTIAC.
USEN CAR DEPARTMENT

Ford Touring late 1934 .........,.. 10
OTHERS. S15 Up.
CASH OR TERMS
Line. S440. 712 E St. Sc.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1927-12-21
SALESMAN FOR

MEMS CLOTHING.
Young man for mems clothing
department. State age, salary
expected, experience and former
employment. Address Box 235-
V, Star office.
Evening star., 1927-12-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

GOVERNMENT OFFICE FURNITURE
Slightly used and recondItioned Desks
tables chairs file cabinets bookcases and
booksheves. lockers safes stationery cabi
nets rugs. etc. Everything TO complete vour
office at tremendous saving
Used Furniture Dept
n RArJM a. SON Rih r st NV
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SACRIFICE BARGAINS IN
DIAMONDS.
MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE.

DIAMOND SOLITAIRE
RING, guaranteed absolutely
perfect and Of finest color and
cut; unusually brilliant; weighs
715 carats; cost originally $500.
Private party badly in need of
funds must sell at once at huge
sacrifice $3.50
Evening star., 1927-12-21

TERMS
TORREY MOTOR CO.,
21OS L st. NV. Col. Sn64-J.
Evenings
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sTTDEBAKER ToURTNG-ApDs8rsncs and
condition good. Si50. terms lloS "N,h
NV. Fr 6540 or 65i Penna. ave sc. Al
Evening star., 1927-12-21

STFARNS-kNIGHT 1-passenger SEDAN run
less than $4,000 miles: perfect condition
four new tires. a thoroughly satisfact0rv
car Owner Gen Patrick Cleveland 1905
Evening star., 1927-12-21

REQ FLYING CLOUp'' sEDAN-Dsr1o1-
stTator like new: new cor guaranty: 81 400,
terms. Henderson Motor Co.. 7@6 18th AZ
Evening star., 1927-12-21

DIAMOND BRACELET. u
finest quality large blue-white
diamonds exquisitely mounted
in a handmade solid platinum
flexible mounting; cost original
ly 81 ,250; owner must sacrifice
for need Of cash. We recon-
mend this as an unusual bar
gain .$61O
Evening star., 1927-12-21

sTTDEBAKER CoMMANDER SEDAN 1927
Run z nOn miles like new: 3 050 terms
Barnes Motors 1l3@ Connecticut ave Frank
L., -nnS { nen until
Evening star., 1927-12-21

REQ SEDAN. late 1927. equal to a new car
throughout and the price only 81 .05O.
Terms or trade 1S33 18th NV
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SITUATION-FEMALE.

CHINA MISSIONARY. a teacher. desires po.
sition during furlough. Housekeeper, com.
panion-nurse or caring for children. 333
Raleigh st. sc. 23'
WOMAN settled. position as companion
nurse TO semi-inyalid or old lady No obiec-
tion TO light household duties. references.
Tel. Potomac 1922. 22s
Evening star., 1927-12-21
SITUATION-DOMESTIC.

COMPANION HOUsEKEEPER. by refined
widow to be as one Of family. No laundry
no children. Address Box 225-V. Star office.
LACE CURTAINS laundred at soc a pair
Called for and delivered. Phone Georgia
1907. 3.'
WOMAN good experienced cook and general
houseworKer Can stay nights. References.
1898 4 ST. NV.
WOMAN colored. reliable wants morning
work OF any kind. Phone Adams 910S. 21s
Evening star., 1927-12-21
DIAMOND BARGAINS.

a carat biue-white solitaire diamond ring
an exceptionally fine and fiery gem: lady 9
lS-kt. white gold mounting studded, with
diamonds Cost originally $3.50. Must he
sold at once 81 50.
Evening star., 1927-12-21

AUBURN SIX SEDAN equal to new through
out cost 81 .6S5 best buy IN town for Snoo
Only $3.50 down. 1923 14th NV.
BUICK 4-PASS. SPORT TOURING. 1926
New tires runs and looks like new: price.
1915. Robert Hersons. 100 Fla. ave. ne.