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New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
THE EARLY LEAD

Sorrowful as it may be to chron- icle the event, the New York Yankees seem destined to get an early big lead in the championship race in the American league. This does not mean they will win the pennant. but t means the other teams will have the usually hard time in catching up to Ruth and his gang later in the season. The boys on that team show q remarkable faculty of getting into mld-season form ahead of their rivals, fully realizing that a Awn won in April counts for just as much as ono won in Sep tembor. They are in the same posi- tion as the fellow who gets a good start in life.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
ApPOIhIlNE NS. ELECTIVE

The biennial attempt 70 supplant Prosecuting Attorney Joseph c
 Woods has failed again. Politics CT that un3ercurrent Of the reform urge which ts part Of it--lIGes to sec changes occasionally; that IS to gay, some os those who are Identified with fls game like to see a new deal once h while. BTt that isn't enough. The poiItical-haadliners have to join in the pursuit before anything comes Of these waves Of disconteut, We have no brief for Woods; also, nothing substantial opposing. His ability 10 withstand he biennial shock, however. would indicate he is satisfactory 10 the fellows running the party: and that Is why he remains the prosecutor. Tn some states the prosecutor IS one of the elective officials, and if this were the case hereabouts the in- terest in such officials would be more widespread. Which leads up to another thought;
 T. has been found in 'anumer- able instances that more popular interest fs taken in the election Of ,ocD officials than In any others
 with the possible exception Of president or this republic. In some states even a presidential election is not as provocative Of local hally- hooing as the election Of local off, cials. Tn such states every official from dog catcher up must stand before the dear people before get ting his portfolio Of office and there is certain zest generated that knocks national politics galley west. There may be good reasons why 1t is better to have batch Of local officials appointiye rather than elective, but popular interest ls not one Of them.
 The appointive system gives more power to the politicians and sub tracts power from the general electorate. Where, as in Connecticut, one party consistently predominates. . local officials who are appointed must stand in with the powers that he in order to get along. AS long as they do that and give modicum Of satisfaction they can generally get by. The general public, however. takes lessened interest in govern ment
 It is sometimes said that it is to q party's interest. and the interest of the people, to have appolntive rather than elective office holding that the standard Of excellence really is higher where the appoint
 i've system prevails. This claim is ! open to debate.
 From the standpoin. of economy ! and q preventive Of worry, how
 eyer, the appointive system is far superior. The boys holding office, or those desiring to get into office, | have d more concentrated field to 1 cultivate; they only need to stand
 in with the political organization to get along, and that's that.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

A hot electioa-aideI by flaming crosses if necessary-is needed in this country to brus out more than 50 per cent Of the o,e. Of late years not enough people have heen voting to put q kick h the election cering business. 4 genuine old-.ash- toned campaign, with fear uppermost that the country will certainly go 10 the dogs f the other fellow is elect ed, $ one Of the needs or the times. If these ku kluX krosses help, let them shine.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
QUESTIONS ANSWERED A

You can get an ansH to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1929 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 bs undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answ ared. All letters are conf1den tial.-Editor.
 .. I. England triangular in shape?
 4. IL iz roughly triangular, the south side Of the triangle having a length of SIS miles, while the east and west coasts. about $50 and 4o0 miles respectively
 Q. Is Shale mineral?
 1. Yes.
 c. How can I get a copy Of the birth certificate Of my great grand mother who was born In England'
 A. Write 10 the General Register Office, Somerset House. London, England. The cost is five shillings and one pence.
 c. How many oil and gas wells were drilled in 1925?
 A. Oil wells 16.559; gas wells 2,S30; dry holes G.73i; total 25,623.
 Q. Is "Ethics' singular or plural?
 A. II may be either. The sense in which it is used determines the choice Of the verb.
 Q. How is the sentence of death executed in Germany?
 <. By beheading.
 2. Of what is Chop Spey made?
 A. It is an American dish served in Chinese restaurants and is com posed of fried chicken. pork, rice noodles and various vegetables. It was invented by q Cantonese who came 10 the United States.
 Q. Is there such a word as 'Honorificab ablitudinitatihns"
 A. It is used by Shakespeare in "T.ovc's Labour Lost. Act 3, scene and means honorableness,
 c. What is the government of Australia? Is there state religion? ?
 A. According 10 Federal Con- stitut:on, the Commonwealth of Australia is governed by a governor general appointed by the British Crown, and assisted by a Cabinet responsible to the Australian par lament. There is no established state religion.
 Q. Where was the motion picture Faust filmed?
 A. At the ufa Studio in Berlin, Germany.
 Q. What are the charges brought Sapro in the trial now In progress
 A. He charges in his complaint that he has been libeled in articles published in the Dearborn Indepen- dent and has been damaged in his reputation, feelings, and earning power to the extent of one million dollars in consequence thereof.
 Q. Where does the Columbia river rise?
 A. In ,he eastern division ofthe Kootcnai District in British Colum- ba, in Canada.
 q. What is the origin Of the signet ring?
 A. 1t dates back 10 the time when persons who could not write signed all official documents with q signet or seal, usually carved from stone which impressed in hot seal ing wax. The ring evolved because
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

L. ]. Colon. defeated candidate for councilman in the fifth ward, con- tributed $ 10 the republican town committee, but had no other cam paign expenses, he has reported 10 the town clerk. Morris D. Saxe, re- elected to the school committee, had no expenses in his campaign, he re- ports.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
POLICE RESUME DUTY

Officer John c. Stadler resumed duty today on the Hartford avenue beat after several days absence be- cause Of an infected finger. Officer Charles Mccarthy has resumed day duty on the South Main street beat after several weeks illness. Officer John Lieblar, who has been on Off, cer Stadler's beat, and Officer John Kennedy, who substituted for Off cer Mccarthy, have resumed night duty
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
A KEEN OBSERVER

7g William, my little boy of five, had company one day last summer some girls and boys all under five. Well, kids, let's play. You are the baby, you are the father. and I am the mother,' said one girl 'No, l don't want to the father,' my little hoy said. And he refused most stubbornly.
 Why, Billie, you are the strong est" ratorted the little girl, you would make a good father"
 "No.' he said, almost crying, 'if was the father l couldn't even talk nothin~,'
 Mrs. Stephen Nugy
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

The 4. E. c. is uat,1na, organization shi-h furnishes new spargrs and aIyef- users sltn strictly honest analysis oi eirculatlon. Our circulation stat!s'es are based upon ths audit. Ths 'asuEes pt7- -eetion against fraud 'u nswsrarer 35s- -rtbution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

YOU ANSWER THIS ONE, FOLKS! Ask me another" s the slogan here's one: If Folks travel with children, WHY under the sun Can't they fill 'em with food Ger they start on their way, And NOT have 10 stuff 'em in transit, We say?
 EXTRAS, Donovan: "s5SS for that opera lion? Whats the ssS for" Dr. Pearson (absentlyD Two new tircs.' OH, HOW WE HATE YOU
 TONIGHT.
 SHOW NO MERCY l knocked him cold, r knock him colder Next time the sap Reads OCT my shoulder
 Alan T. Church
 SOCK HIM called George Wise A low-born stiff. He always signs, "oh, what's the diff"
 Samuel Berliner HE HAS SUCH A GALL! My hate for Hawkins Makes me shiyer, He always says, Well. how's your liver7"
 --Henry C. Lister
  NO QCARTER. MEN! Where's a club? Let's go' YEOW! Someone just remarked, AND howl" --F,lorlne Roslyn KIlngenstein
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

At this distance 1t appears that q War Lord in China IS anybody who has S5.S5 in regular money.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Good neighborhood: One where the billboards are smaller, and the board bills larger.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
FdctsondFuncies

Perfect example 0: tact: The Prince of Wales enters in a steapIe- chase; his horse wins.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Member of tho Associated Press

Tfs Associated Press ls exclusively en- titled to the usa for republication to! all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited .n this paper and a.so !9caI news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
THIS MARRIAGE GAME

Howard: You know. 9 great many people think marriage is lot tery."
 Echard: "Yes, particularly all tlosa who chose the wrong nun her.'"
 --C. A. Bolton
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
GET 100r6 IN CONDUCT! >This Charm School Shows You
 IioW,)

Dear Mrs. Pillar: My daughter is to be introduced to society soon. Should she wear dccolletten
 Mrs J. C. Mayors Dear Mrs. Mayors: Well, it's a coming out party, isn't it? Dear Mrs. Pillar; Does it pay to recover an old umbrella?
 II. l.. Wedereen Dear ". L. ": Most detectives charge more than new one would cost!
 Dear Mrs. Pillar: My aunt sent me 4 hand painted vase for a wed. ding present. What shall l tell her
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

One reason why America feels j,rotherly love for the chap, far far away is because he's too far away for his cornet to be heard.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

The prevalence of influenza has induced 2 London cocktail mixer to invent a special Flu cocktail which he declared is an antidote for the epidemic.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Spanish war. After working In q

shipyard, he came here and passed his bar examinations in December.
 Chief Rawlings was notified today that a man suffering from scarlet fever and believed also to have smallpox had disappeared from the city.
 Stephen Robb and Charles Boyle have been given the contract to erect three new houses on Glen street for August Carlson.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

If he doesn't look important, and yet talks that way he may be either q millionaire or dry agent,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

itself with this game. the value ot the parks 10 the general public Tlil be considerably enhanced.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

A hick town is q place where Cen tral can tell you how muchc the de- ceased left.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Ths only profitable advertising medium h the City. Circulation books and press room always open to aaSeftse!A
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Old English version: My king dom for horse.' Chinese version: My kingdom for an umbrella"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

IT. Herald is % sa'e daily in >e2 York at Hotallng's Ae" ss7aai llHss square; schultz'a Newss.lEds. Entrance Grand Central. 4-Gl Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Another auto show worth seeing would be the auto show little more consideration for pedestrians.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
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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., 1927-04-20

It isn't genuine gold strike un- less the avoirdupois Of the ore taken out equals that of the suckers talk en in.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

If you can't shake g red rag at a bull, and want the same result, lot an agnostic observe the calm assur- ance of q believer.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Tolerance Is fhe feeling you have when you're too important to give q darn. or two unimportant to give q darn.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
GOOD ENOUG

Sheldon tbootlegger:) Now don't tell any one you got drink here. Johnson; "I won't breathe it to a soul"
 Robert F. Lenncp
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Sardine packers will know little efficiency until they observe the number O, girls that crowds into q Ford coupe.
 Tn the good old days. matrimony was the elimination of q romance. not the beginning of a search for thrills.
 r ever China gets that mess over there straightenod out, she might send over few missionaries to work on our heather.
 There are two kinds Of patriot ism: the love one feels for the homeland, and the kind worm feels when placed on a hook to catch something.
 The alluvial soil along the creeks in the spring may be washed down from the everlasting hills, or it may be the result of neighborhood baths.
 Correct this sentence: "Tha req son I learned to speak the truth" " said he, 'i's because my parents never Ned 10 me"
 Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

General practitioner; One who mcnds the blisters made by your follies, not by specific diseases.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
CORRECTED

CORRECTED Miss Bingham: "ree-hee, Did you hear the complimen that young man who just passed made about me-"
 Margie: What was it?" Miss Effingham: Didn't you hear him remark about my Grecian nose"
 Margie: He didn't say 'Grecian'; he said 'greasy,"
 Alan Markell Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
 Forhidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Amerlcanism: "Yearning 10 be thin while still functioning as shote."
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Happy were those who were chill dren when mothers didn't think merc dirt q sufficient reason to change clothes during the day.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

in my letter Of thanks?
 Mrs. George P. Schrodsr Dear Madam: Anything but the truth.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
TYLEPuoSE CALLS

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New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

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New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21
MAIL THREATENS
STEVE ATTORNEY
KipIinger Says He'll Fight
on With Appeal.

That he has received as many
as fifty letters, most Of them
anonymous, some threatening, try
ing to discourage him from further-
ing the Supreme Court appeal Of D..
C. Stephenson, was the declaration
made by John II. Kiplinger, Rush
vile, chief counsel in the murCor
case appeal, at the Statehouso
Friday.
my mail has been filed with
strange letters, urging me TO have
nothing to do with appealing tho
Stephenson case" Kiplinger said.
Most of them have been unsigned.
but one was from a womans club ct
La Porte.
when I was making frequent
visits to Stephenson in his cell at
Michigan City prison, | received an
anonymous letter from indianapolis
threatening to shoot me if l did not
desist. Such thing ignores tha
right Of every citizen to defense. OF
course, 1 ignored them all and VIII
continue with the appeal"
July 25, has been set as the last
date for fling the appeal brief in
the murder case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21
Breeze Postpones
StatehouSe Repai,

The big wind interfered with plans
to redecorate the Statehouse and
money that was to be thus expended
is now to be used for repairing the
roof according to o. Ii. Engle, build
ings and grounds superintendent.
The budget committee allowed the
superintendent $4,000 for per
manent repairs" some of which has
already been spent in pointing up
the masonery all over the outside
of the building. Contract has
already been let for installing four
new steps on the west and two at
the south entrances. Members of
the buildings and grounds committee
had anticipated using some Of the
fund for redocrating, but that will
be impossible. Engle said. 1t is ex-
pected that the windows may be re-
painted and varnist ed.
Estimators were at work today
determining the storm damage Engle
declared he expected that it would
be at least $500 Only two OF
the seven trees blown down or dam
aged will be saved. Roofs on botf
Of the south dooms have been almost
! completely destroyed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21

Owing to the bad weather condl-
tions last Sunday. Walnut Gardens
will have their grand opening this
coming Sunday, with the same fea-
lures that were booked for last Sun
day. Walnut Gardens is a place
where the entire family can take
their baskets and have eighty acres
to roam over and enjoy the day. The
management of Walnut Gardens has
arranged to make this day the big
gest opening ever held.
They have many. new attractions,
such as, the new Merry-Go-Round,
that was at Fairview park last year,
large ferris wheel, new penny ar
cade. a variety of ponies and the
dance hall has been redecorated and
new stands built.
There has been Il new panatrope
installed ip the dining rom to furnish
music, by Baxter, manager of the
dining room.
There will also be on our special
program Sunday. two girls from In
dianapolis and one man-Daredevil
Ruth-who will make a ballon as
cension-never been done before in
this part of the country--mal1ing five
parachute leaps carrying three
guineas.
There will be the Whiteland High
School band. made up Of fifty-two
pieces.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21

man at the wedding. Bancroft ar
rives and starts things humming in
no mean manner.
First of all, being from South
Bend he doesn't think much of New
York, much less of New Workers,
and night life on Broadway, and in
real Hoosicr fashion he proceeds to
tell his old friend what he thinks
about it. He makes it clear that he
believes the marriage is but a crook
ed game on the part Of the prospec-
tive in-laws to rob his old friend
of the fortune he has amassed. Just
how he gums up the machinery and
the way he untangles himself makes
tbs play one of the funniest Of the
season. 1t is done with real Cohan
style and wit, and so much Of Indi-
ana's atmosphere is injected that
one can not fail to appreciate it.
Milton Byron, leading man with
the Berkell Players, will be seen as
a Hoosier character. All of the Ber-
kell Players are in the supporting
cast, with Miss Jean oliver playing
opposite Mr. Byron.
THE Home Towners" is presented
here for the first time.
Beginning tomorrow night the pro-
duction will continue throughout the
week, with matinees on wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21

Today's questions all deal with
Biblical subjects. The answers, if
your Bible isn't handy, are on Page
-:
l.. What incident in Biblical his
tory does this sketch show?
,. Whose enemies did the
prophet BALKAN bless when he was
called to curse them?
8. From what mountain did
Moses view the promised land?
4. What family was spared when
the Israelites sacked Jericho?
5. What was the fate Of the five
kings, captured by Joshua in the
cave at Makkedah?
6. What miracle proved TO Gideon
that he was destined to save the
children of Israel?
Z. What did David do when he
and his men ambushed Saul in the
cave at Engedi?
s. Under what king of Babylon
were the people of Jerusalem car
ried away into captivity?
9. Where is the following verse
found: Remember now thy creator
in the days Of thy youth?
10. Which of the Old Testament
prophets told of the time when they
shall beat their swords into plow-
shares, and their spears into pruning
hooks, nation shall not lift up a
sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war any more?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21
REVIVAL TO START
AT GOSPEL CENTER

DR.. Charles A. Shreve of Wash
ington, d. c., formerly pastor Of the
MeKendree M. E. Church, will be-
gin a twenty-day evangelistic cam
paign tomorrow morning at the In
dianapolis Gospel Tabernacle, Ala
hama st. near North st.
DR.. Shreve, who became known as
the pastor of 1.-THE Church Of the
Flaming Cross" because of his adj
vocacy of modern advertising media
to attract attention of passing
throngs, is considered one of the
most forceful preachers Of America.
He recently completed a successful
evangelistic campaign at the An
gelus Temple, Los Angeles, Cal,
where Annie Semple Mcpherson
breaches.
Assisting in The arrangements
or the campaign are H. V. Cook,
president of the Indianapolis Gospel
Tabernacle, Roy Clark, treasurer of
,he Indianapolis GOSPEL Tabernacle;
Thomas Whiteford, b. w. Bremen
md Humphrey Kinghton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kingston Of
London, England, will be in charge
If the music during the campaign.
Both are talented musicians. The
indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle Or
chestra will provide special music.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21
NEW EVENTS
IN THE PARKS
CONTINUED From Page 81

which six councils will participate
in the outing, fat mems race, fat
ladies race, slim mans race, three
legged race for men, three legged
race for boys, 100-yard dash open,
peanut race for kiddies, cracker
eating contest, milk drinking con-
test with bottle and nipple, sack
race for men, horseshoe pitching
contest, swimming and diving con-
tests at bathing pool, prize for
father having largest number of
sons, who are members Of the or
ganization, prize for council for
having largest attendance from out
side Eighth district, prize for oldest
junior present, beauty contest for
men attired in femme costume.
Program for the evening will in
clude in the open air theater the
following, ladies quartette, Miss
Marion Newmier, toe dancer; Robert
Lancaster, in a series Of readings;
Mrs. Reed and son, violin and piano
SOLO; Louise Tegler, monologist;
Thelma Keffer and Dorothy Davis,
violin and piano solo; Ada Saunders,
monologist, and n vaudeville skit
1.-The Suitor Bold by Thelma Kelly,
and Pearl Woods. Music viii be
furnished by the Letter Carriers
Band, and the Drum Corps of
Capital City Council No. 6S.
The committee in charge Of the
affair includes Charles L. Kelly,
haywood; Edward Fouts, Union
City; Itha Mcfarland, Portland; o..
P. Martin, Dunkirk, and William
Littlefield. r. S. Cox, heads the
advisory board and membership COM
mittee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-21
WELT ARE HOME TO
Be DEDICATED BY
CLERGY OF CITY
Bishop Chartrand Will
Bless st. EIizabeth'S
Home.

Dedication ceremonies Of the new
st. Elizabeth Home, $500 Church
man Ave-, will be held Sunday aft
ernoon at o'clock when the solemn
blessing of the welfare home will be
pronounced by the Rt. Rev. Joseph
Chartrand, D. D., bishop Of the
Catholic diocese Of Indianapolis, as
sisted by the clergy.
A new three-story structure of
brick has just been completed. 1t
was planned by j. Edwin Kopf &
Deery, architects, under the direction
the Rev. Bernard Philip Sheridan In
charge of Catholic charities of this
city.
The home for the welfare of un-
married mothers and their children
was started in 1920 under the direc-
ton of the Rev. Maurice O'Connor.
A large frame house was used for
the needs of the new institution which
opened on Nov. 6, 1921. A fire In
1925 destroyed the building. Since
the fire, the children have been cared
Cor in a house on the grounds of
st. Vincent's hospital.
In October, 1926, work started on
the new home which will be dedi-
Gated tomorrow afternoon. 1t is
planned to move twenty-six babies
and eight mothers into the new home
about June 1. Miss Anne Carey
graduate nurse, will be in charge OF
the nursery, and Mrs. katherine
Brodericll will be matron.
One Of the features of the home
will be two splendidly equipped
playrooms for the children and the
nursery is said to be the last word