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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
DISTINCTION

Distinction is gained in various
ways. There is the method, for in
stance, adopted by Messrs. Ship
wreck Kelly and Spider Haines.
Both are under the impression
that the way TO become famous,
after fashion, is to do something
different. 1t is perhaps coinci-
dence that both hit upon the same
method at the same time; or may
be one heard Of what the other was
doing ana decided to offer compo-
tition. Anyway, both are spending
most of their time this summer sit
ting as.rde flsgpoles. Kelly expects
TO stay up en- one for seven days,
seven nights and seven minutes. If
successful, the IN stunt ought to
remain as a record for this species
Of endcavor for all time.
This kind of distinction is scarce
ly worth while; but so long as the
crowds cape and talk about It, and
the newspapers duly chronicle such
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
A GOVERNOR GIN BAD"

Revelations purporting to show
that Governor Ed Jackson OF In
diana accepted check for $4,000
from the ku KluX Khan, this said
to be part of a payment of 10000,
does not of itself prove more than
the public has suspected all along
that the Indiana governor, as well as
some other officials of that state
were warm-hearted toward that
organization. This, too, would not be
illegal. Any governor can accept
money from whatever source he
sees fit, provided it comes in amount
within the limit fixed by state law.
But the point offering a sensation
to political observers is that the
governor made no mention of such
contribution in the account of
campaign expenditures which the
law requires must be made by all
candidates.
IF the governor of Indiana at
tempted to hide the source of this
money, assuming there is truth in
the claim being made, he disobeyed
the intent and purpose of law
which he as chief executive OF the
state is supposed to be a model in
supporting
With Former Governor McCray of
Indiana serving time in Atlanta
penitentiary, with D. S. Stephenson,
former head of the Ku Klux Klan
in that state. serving a life sentence
in states prison, and with various
grand jurics being somehow unable
to get at the bottom of significant
political fundamentals in the state.
the disclosures regarding the $4,000
check from the Khan is quite
enough to cause the hot political pot
In that commonwealth to boil over.
The indianapolis Times, which is
crusading against the state political
machine, says it has "other docu-
ments OF an discriminating nature"
Stephenson in states prison was to
have told a grand jury "all he
knew" but for some reason the re-
suit of the jury's visit flattened out.
"All he knew" seems to be in the
custody Of the indianapolis news
paper. Evidently hot weather read
ing is the mental forecast for the
summer in the Hoosier state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
BEACTIFYING HIGHWAYS
A STATE DUTY

It is gratifying to note that High
way Commissioner Macdonald con-
tinues a firm believer in beautifying
the highways of the state. The last
legislature helped materially in that
direction by authorizing the ap-
pointment of tree warden to have
charge OF the work entailed upon
the highway department through
the passage of the act giving him
Jurisdiction over all trees, shrubbery
and Towering plants growing with
in the limits of the state highways.
This entails the giving out of an
other state job; but as the tree
warden is expected to work for his
salary and show results no objection
to another job is at hand. There is
a difference between necessary and
unnecessary jobs, and if tree culture
along the highways is at all public
necessity it is essential to have a
man of responsibility and skill at
the head of the work.
One detail of the tree warden's
duties is likely to meet with opposi-
ton now and then, and frequently
the criticism may be justified. This
has to do with the new law empow-
ering the tree warden to eliminate
by cutting down, or transplanting
trees and shrubs whenever he
deems it necessary for highway con-
struction. 1t has occurred in the
past that the highway commission
has eliminated more trees for this
ostensible purpose than surround
property owners thought essential
It is to be hoped that the tree war
den takes care to exercise good
Judgment when it Is a question of
eliminating trees. And when such
work is necessary detailed state
ment to the public should be forth
coming in order to avoid misunder-
standing.
The tree warden is to be Luther
NJ. Keith of Putnam. Commissioner
Macdonald also halls from Putnam,
so that it is apparent he thought it
wise to give the position to fell
low townsman with whose ability
he was well acquainted. Especially
is this likely in view of the fact
that the tree warden has previous
ly been in charge of a highway dis
trict embracing Windham county.
The business of planting shade
trees along Connecticut highways
was carried out with renewed vigor
this spring, this being a follow-up
upon the work started last year,
when several thousand shade trees
were set out. The work this year
will be vastly increased, or should
be. The states highways for the
most part offer beautiful vistas to
the motorist but some stretches
could be improved to equal the high
standard of the more delightful sec
tons. The highway commissioner,
armed with q law which stimulates
the undertaking, should do his best
to make the states highways attrac~
tive to residents and visitors alike.
The work is one of the most con-
structive of endeavors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
rs Years Ago Today

There is a possibility that the
long standing difference between the
town of Plainville and the Plainville
Water Co. may be settled soon. A
committee from the company met
with the selcCtmen last night and
discussed the matter. First Select
man Prior would be glad to see
peace effected, but he thinks that
before a contract can be made wa
ter mains should be extended on
Broad and Pearl streets and other
places where a reasonable number
of residents agree to take water. He
says that the fire district includes
them and they should be given pro-
lection for their tax.
j. Il. Andrews of Andrews Swift
& Co, said today that there is no
change in the wholesale price of
corn-fed cattle as yet. the figures
remaining at about ST. the hundred.
CRASHED cattle have begun to ar
rive but there is not much demand
for them despite their cheapness.
Two city meetings may be called
and q special two-mill tax voted to
cover the cost of the smallpox cpl
demic. The mayor now feels that
his advocacy of a ten-mill tax was
justified, as this would have given
a reserve with which to cope with
the emergency.
Rev. Richard f. Moore, pastor of
st. Josoph's church, plans to open
the new parochial school rooms in
the church building this fall. He
also has plans for some time into
the future. They include the cree
ton of a parochial residence at the
corner of South Main and Edison
streets and the building of a con-
vent north of the church.
]. w. Manning Of Union street
was attacked last night for the third
time this week by a bull dog on
Main street. Mr.. Manning was bit
ton twice. but last evening the dog
only tore the leg of Mr.. Manning's
trousers. The animal belongs to
someone who lives near the Opera
house, He appears to have strong
dislike for bicycle riders.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Parker and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Hungerford
have gone to Watch Hill for a week
or ten days.
The Burritt Mission in Cherry
street has been renovated and equip
ped with gas fixtures.
The demands of the physician and
nurses at the isolation hospital for
fancy foods have aroused the ire Of
the smallpox committee and Mr..
Curtis last night positively refused
an order for lobster fruit cake and
plum pudding. He says that the
doctor receives $50 a day ard the
nurses 81 and that they should be
content with the same food as is
furnished the inmates at the expense
of the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

You can get an answ r to any
question of fact or information by
writing to the Question Editor.
New Britain Herald. Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York avenue.
Washington, D. c. enclosing two
cents in stamps for reply. Medical.
legal and marital advice cannot be
given, nor can extended research
be undertaken. All other questions
will receive a personal reply. I'm
signed requests cannot be answered.
All letters are confdential.-Editor.
@. How large are the Sequoia
trees in sequoa National Park?
A. The largest are more than ten
| feet in diameter and are gathered
in twelve groups covering many
acres. They include the General
Sherman tree. over 279 feet high
with a diameter Of 36.5 feet; the
Abraham Lincoln, 27o feet high
with a diameter of 81 feet; the Will
liam Mckinley, POI feet with a
diameter of % feet; the Dalton, 2s2
feet with a diameter of II feet.
@. How large is Mammoth Cave
in Kentucky?
A. Mammoth Cave is complex
series of more than 200 so-called
rooms chambers. domes. abysses.
pits, grottoes, avenues and galleries,
extending nine miles underground.
@. What is the area and height
of Great Smoky mountains?
A. Their area Is about 20 miles
long and 20 miles wide. The high
est point is slightly more than $500
feet.
@. Where is Aero Digest" pub
lished?
A. At 22o West And street, New
York City.
@. Who made the first dawn-to-
dusk fight across the United States
from coast to coast?
A. Lieutenant Russell Vaughan,
U. S. A.. who flew from New York
to San Francisco in a single day.
making four stops for fuel, on June
%, 1924. His time was Fl hours 4S
minutes and 80 seconds.
@. What was the first capital Of
Illinois?
A. When Illinois was organized
as a territory. the seat OF govern
ment was at Kaskaskia. From Kas-
kaskia the capital was removed to
Nandalia and remained there for 20
years. Springfield has been the
capital since 1897.
@. How should the word "only"
be placed In a sentence?
A. Next to the word which It Is
desired TO modify.
Q. What was the name OF Lots
wife?
A. No one knows. 1t Is not given
in the Bible.
@. Is the Marconi Wireless
Telegraph Company OF America still
operating?
A. On November 80. 1919 the
chased all the assets of the Mar
conf Wireless Telegraph company Of
America including its stations and
patents, excepting certain claims
against the United States govern
ment and corporations and firms,
that arose from the unlicensed use
of apparatus covered by the patents
Of the company.
@. Did German aircraft drop
bombs over the city of London at
any time during the world war?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Some stretches Of highway seem
made to order for accidents. Shovel
Shop hill in Bristol is one of them.
Two turns in the road within a dis
lance of 500 yards. trolley tracks,
and a steep gully, make 1t easy TO
court tie ministration Of the under
taker. The road is maintained by
the state highway department,
which means it is very rough. When
will the highway department get all
the kinks out of the minor roads of
the state?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
THE LIFE OF ANY MAN
In Ten Chapters
observed by Dorothy Rasch)

Chapter One
Mann ! don't wanta-
Chapter Two
Say, Nellie, don't take my ice
cream cone. l don't wanta-"
Chapter Three
But Marjorie, We're too young
10 get married. I don't want TO-
Chapter -Four
Name the baby Alfonso? But
listen, Marjorie dear. l don't want
Chapter Five
you and ALI visit your mother?
But Margie, I don't like patching. !
don't want TO-
Chapter Six
But we'd have to mortgage the
house to get a car, and l don't want
to-"
Chapter Seven
Talk All into getting married
But listen, Marge, l don't want
to-"
Chapter Eight
Don't beat on the drum like
that, Dickio. Hurts grandpa's ears.
Ride you on my back? Oh, no, I
don't want To-"
Chapter Nine
This is the medicine for my
sprained back, Doc? And You think
I ought to make my will? But ]
don't want to-"
Chapter Ten
HERE LIES HENRY WILLIAM
BROWN. HE DIDN'T WANT TO.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

peurile endeavors along with the
more notable achievements of man.
kind, there will be kellys and
Haines persons.
1t is a hard way to qualify for
the vaudeville stage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
It Me|tS FreCk|eS
Away In 4 Days
OR YOUR MONEY BACK

The Fair Dept. Store was one OF
the first to learn that clever chem
list had at last discovered a real
freckle remover-one that dssolves
the brown pigment so that freckles
actually melt away.
And when the unsightly spots
have all gone what difference in
the texture Of the skin-as soft as
the finest velvet and clear and clean
and youthful looking.
This new discovery is a cream and
is called Flyte. 1t is easy to app,
and never stains. Fair Dept. Store
and every forward-looking druggist
sells 1t and If 1t fails the purchase
price will be returned-Ask for
jar Of F1yte.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

That divorce case Of Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Jr., seems to be Of the
eminenily ultra modern variety. ~
have nothing against my wife and
there Is no other man or woman in
The case. We were just mismated."
In the good old days such couples
usually hung on to matrimony for
dear life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

"Oh," interrupted one Of the
maidens, you're BARRIERS. eh?"
William ]. Cosel
What She Did
Bitner: 1.-THE stork left q nine
pound baby At that wealthy Ben
der's house last night When the
doctor told him about 1t Bender
rushed into the sick room, but the
nurse stopped him abruptly. He re-
scented this deeply"
Mrs. Bitner: What did the nurse
do them"
Bitner: "She gave him the heir!"
w. H. Friedman
copyright. 1927. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

While Congress has been idle
aviation history has been made: but
when Congress opens in December
it Is likely that Senator Bingham
will be the only member to fly to
the national capital. Provided there
is enough room in the airplane TO
carry his voluminous reports on
China and the Philippines.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
"OH KAY!n DANCER no WE'D

London. July II (UP)-An-
nouncement Of the engagement Of
Janette Gilmore, American revue
dancer, to q. g. Weightman- Smith.
Cambridge student, was made to.
day.
Tho romance began with Z meet
ing aboard IN Atlantic liner.
Miss Gilmore was featured in "oh
Kay!" New York production, last
season. Weightman-S Smith was one
Of the track competitors against the
Yale-Harvard team at Stamford
Bridge Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Judging by the number Of ANA
teur baseball games played over
not entirely confined in these parts
to reading about the Gehrig- Ruth
home run race. Lads who don't take
a week to recover are in good
physical condition.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

There are times, 1t appears, when
It is not considered necessary to
arrest a man who is intoxicated on
the street. These are not the old
saloon days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
SECOND YALE SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDED TO G. 4. HANSEN
Shuttle Meadow Avenue Boys E..
cellent Record Recognized by
University Officials

c. H. Hansen, son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Adolph Hansen Of 113 Shuttle Mea.
dow avenue, who won 4 schol.
arship at Yale last year. has
been notified that he has just
been awarded an additional schol-
arship this year.
Hansen will be . sophomore at
Yale next term. He IL q graduate
of the New Britain High school.
class Of 1924.
The scholarship has been awarded
In recognition Of his excellent all
around record. according to 4 LETT
ter from Albert Beecher Crawford,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

One reckless driver who passed
car after car on West Main street
told the judge he did not realize he
was travelling too fast. Possibly he
thought the other cars were all
standing still.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
The police commissioners

The police commissioners are still
fussIng with traffic regulations. 1t
Is even possible that a few more
traffic lights will 90 up at inter-
sectionA Twill be a GOOD way TO
stimulate sutoists to avoid the
downtown section, The time may
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation
The 4 B. G. u . national organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tissrs with Z strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud In newspaper dis
tribution figures to both national and
local advertiser
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The new dial system of telephon-
ing in Hartford must be easy. Let
the public imagine it is operating a
radio set.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Dudley Field Malone, probably
the nations foremost divorce law
yer, Is adding to his enormous eX-
perience by having himself for
client.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Permitting non-fireproof shingles
to be placed on garages and other
accessory buildings in the city is
one way not to reduce the fire in
surance rates.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Whenever q police court case gets
undressing the prosecutor and
the defense lawyer can get into an
argument and liven things up a bit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

! Americanism: Feeling poor be-
cause you can't afforl something you
don't need.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Another thing not worth shout
ing about until it happens is that
projected nonstop airplane flight
from Berlin to San Francisco.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The number of drowning acct
dents In the papers indicates that
summer has arrived "in earnest
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Jim Reed might reflect that peo-
pie never elect a bitter man while
they are making money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Member Of tho Associated Press
The Associated Press IL exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news credited to It or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business once 90. 92b
Editorial Rooms $50. 926

The only profitable advertising medium
III the City. Circulation books and prsss
room alvays open to ldyertiserA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The fellow who paid a fine Of
SIS for driving an automobile while
his best girl was in his arms may
or may not think it was worth the
money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Again an army flier Is killed. The
trouble with most army planes is
they are not all junked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The auto driver whose car lacks
good brakes would not think of rid
ing on a train with defective stop
ping equipment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

That New Haven murder trial
hinges around what happened at
card game, with the state playing
trump.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Jerusalem lad an earthquake, but
there was no way to blame it on
stone quarries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Normal times are those in which
real estate is an investment instead
of an epidemic.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

1t isn't fair. { ly those young
enough to chase a straw hat without
suffering have hair enough to go
hatless.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

New Workers. pay most of the in
come ia? Huh! Does the man who
takes up the collection in church de-
serve all the credit?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Mr.. Ford can now tell the world
that 1t pays to apologize.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

If his wife says he Is the best man
in the world. the suit that he has on
was bought in 1924.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The Herald 10 on sale daily In Ne"
York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times
souars; schultz's Newsstanda. Entrance
Grand Central. 42nd Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Bachelors have one advantage.
They are the only ones who dare
write mother-in- law jokes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

You are factory equipped for just
so much mileage. Make it in 40 years
or TO- Just as you like.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

The Bristol factories are opening
UP again, and some of the boys will
feel too tired for the daily dance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Correct this sentence: "She does
many little benevolences," said the
gossip, but she never brags about
it."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

We wonder how heat wave feels
under a ten-gallon hat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

come when even pedestrians may
prefer to take their hikes in the
country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Each year sees a Lew crop of mill
lionaires, very few of whom are hick
town gamblers who outguessed Wall
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

Cave men should be careful
when they hug their wives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
HAIR, HEIR, AIR!

(How it reached The Fun Shop
Joke Factory
Howard: will you marry me in
spite of my trouble?"
Anne: What is it,"
Howard: Failing hair"
Anne: You darling boy! To how
much ~
F. P. P.
(And how other Fun Shop con-
tributors pulled at to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
CNDYING HATRED
How Dairy He Do IT.

Some time ] will capture Diogenes
Gilk
And bore a deep hole in his brow;
Whene'er at the table the sap wants
the milk
He hollers out, please pass the
GOVT"
Lewis Freeman
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
FactsondFdncies

There's no way left to insult the
oceans except to wade across.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
@x&&::
run!
MxS0WE xzzlu ypGl
Send all communication to Fun
Shop Editor, care of the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
will be forwarded to New York.

Another Sign of the Tines!
We'd know vacation time was here
by what the gift shops show.
They've busted up their pleasant
Trip "Oh Dear, I Miss You
So"
Their Bon Voyage" and wish
You'd Write" and Folks At
Home, Regards'-
Why we could guess the season just
by reading greeting cards!
Bad Breaks
Judge: Have you anything to say
regarding this charge OF reckless
driving?"
Speeder: 1T wasn't my fault,
Your Honor. 1t was just tough
luck"
Judge: NONSENSE"
Speeder: Yes. 1t was. Your Hon
or. l had some bad brakes!"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
1900 Year.
37.00 Three Months.
75c. Q Month.

Entered at the Post ONCE At New Brit
ain a. Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-12

School taxes wouldn't be high II
none were educated except those
who are worth it.