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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12

destroyed SO small stores on the
boardwalk, two bath houses, the
Normandie Hotel, the Colonial
Theater, the Traymore Hotel, and
several private residences.
Thirty automobiles were de-
stroyed. The Traymore and Nor
mandie Hotels had been closed for
the season.
Four firemen were overcome.
Police and firemen were aided by 200
Boy Scouts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12
BACKER Of DOLE
ACE IN D. {.

A.. F. Milani, the capitalist who
backed Art Goebel, winner of the
Dole flight from San Francisco to
Honolulu, is planning two ''one-
stop" flights-one from San Fran
cisco to Japan and the other from
San Diego to Australia. Honolulu
will be the only stop on each flight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12
TIMELY TIPS
Hunters, Attention!

Hunters, Attention!
BEAR AND DEER HUNTERS
Parties leaving Washington
weekly for s days hunt in North
Carolina. Quoted price covers all
expenses-transpOrtatiOn, hunting
license, board and room. See
the details of this ad in the Gas
sified Personals column. Turn
to it now!
Houses Rented, Unfuynished
N. VS. rooms and bath, en-.
closed sleeping porch. a. m. l..
with garage, $67.5O. See the de-
tails regarding this house, and in
spect the Rental columns every
day until you locate one to suit
you.
Furnished Rooms for Rent
X ST. n. E.-Newly decorated
and nicely furnished, large room,
private home, a. m. /. Near cars,
bus, SIS. Lovely furnished rooms
in all sections of the city are
daily feature Of the Classified Col
umns.
\ y
Essex Coach for Sale
ESSEX COACH, 1921, like new,
baked enamel finish. Sacrifice:
terms. Now is the time to buy
that Used Car you have been
wanting. The Fan Clearance will
soon be over, take advantage
of it.
Apartments in the franklin
Park
EYE ST. N. W.-The only
downtown apartment with Subur-
ban atmosphere. OverloOks a
park filled with beautiful trees,
shrubbery, singing birds, pigeons
and squirrels. Convenient to
leading places of amusement,
business houses, Government de-
partments, churches and schools.
You'll want to see the details Of
this ad, so turn to Classified for
the information necessary to rent
an apartment.
The above wants and offers
are only fen Of the many
interesting propositions you
wiH find ddUertised in tod0y's
Times and Herald classified
GdVertising sections.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12

Rev. Prof. A. Lucid, of Catholic
University. will address gathering
The Italian Ambassador is expected
to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12
BLAZE sweeps
OCEAN CITY
Rr international News servIee

OCEAN CITY, N. j.. Oct. ia
SO, 900, 900 fire which swept the
boardwalk of this resort last night,
destroying two hotels, 40 stores
and other buildings, was brought
under control early today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12
ID. C. Visitors Praise
Fair of Iron Horse

Members Of the District Chamber
Of Commerce, the Board of Trade,
the Merchants and Manufacturers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-12

Who Is there that does not want a
car of his Own-thOse who do will find
their opportunity to become q car
owner easily solved through the Used
Car Columns of tOday's Classified.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
KING BEN" PURNLLL
 AND HIS SECT

For years Benton Harbor. Mich. has attained wide publicity--or per haps notoriety-over the fact that it unwittingly became the habitat of the renowned House of David,' where one Benjamin Purnell was king, saint and kind Of messiah.
 Denizens of this colony of religious fanatics were entirely set apart from the remainder of humanity The men believed in growing long boards, causing them to look like patriarchal prophets of ye olden time. Barbers and safety razors were not allowed In the colony.
 Now King Ben is dead. The days when this picturesque character fig ured in news stories. many of them of an unsavory nature, are past. The prosecution which claimed violation Of certain fundamental laws will drop of its own weight. King Bcn' will not rise in three days, like the faithful anticipated, but there is no doubt about 1t that he defeated the law. the prosecutor, the majesty Of blind justice.
 The bearded boys will get over 1t. By next summer the baseball team will be just as efficient as ever: the l famed brass band of the colony will he able 10 toot with the best of them accession 10 the faith will be as usual, for out of 10000, GOO peo- | pie there are always some eager for adventure under the aegis of a se- cret cult. And Benton Harbor will l continue 10 obtain a dateline ever so | often on the front pages of the | newspapers. The House of David, in
 fact, is the chief industy in the 1 town.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

The busiest place in every city and town in the United States this week is the post office. One is forced to marvel at Uncle Sans sys- tenn of handling the mails, how the million, of parcels and Christmas post cards are carefully sent to their destinations, and the expedition with which the endless stream of incon- ing and outgoing mail Is handled.
 It has become clear to everyone that the public has been educated to the advantages Of sending Christmas mail to its destination earlier than formerly was the custom. No longer is the desire uppermost in everyone's mind to send mail Of this character at a time to reach the recipient the day before the holiday. or just on the holiday. Under such a system 1t was more likely that the mail would be distributed around New Years. superhuman as the post office department may be tn an emergency, 1t has it's limitations. The modern way is to mail early. and that is being done in an endless stream.
 Postmaster Erwin's boys so far have acquitted themselves nohly. Though being hard pressed. they are still able to smile amidst the deluge. A good way for the public to reciprocate Is to avoid grumbling and give the lads in gray q smile for their pains.
 Postmen are the real Santa Clauses.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

property In this manner; copious warnings have been issued by judges: railroad policemen as well as local policemen have indulged themselves in the campaigns.
 One would think, after all this. that OAa practice would stop. But the reason it doesn't terminate is because after the intermittent drives have been made. the arrests duly made and the fines collected. the railroad detectives, police. and what not, go to other cities and go through the same cycle of activity. By the time they return to New Britain a new crop of trespassers has developed.
 The system IS all wrong. Either the men should be allowed 10 use the tracks at their own risk or they should be kept off railroad proper ty altogther. all the time, every day. with no let-up at all by the majesty of the law.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
BRIGHTLY LIGHTED TREES
 orr OF DOORS

IL Is gratifying 10 note that the out door Christmas trees have al ready made their appearance in various sections of the city. Be- tween now and Christmas Eve ther" should be many more of them, Nothing so effectively diffuses tn" sn'rit O. Christmas as these bright ly lighted trees, which can be seen for blocks and which infuse spirit Jt good nill into every beholder.
 Tn a few days the municipal Christmas tree al Center park will also be operating. and as usual, will he the largest Christmas tree in the city. The ci'y is fortunate upon haN- ing such q conspicuous downtown site for the tree, and it's presence will add touch Of color 10 the business section which will blend well with the spirit within the hearts Of the thousands Of shoppers.
 The greater the number Of out
 door Christmas trees scattered throughout the city the finer the effect. It IS notable that few of those who have started the practice of thus contributing to the general Christmas cheer have ever given ur the idea. Colored lights on q tree fanked by setting of snow, form q picture beautiful beyond words.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

, cloudy tonight and Wednesday. 1 Continued cold. Strong northwest I winds probably reaching gale force
 at times.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: ] Cloudy: possibly snow in north DOT ton tonight and Wednesday: con- tinued cold. Strong northwest 1 winds.
 Conditions: A disturbance of un-
 usual intensity and of considerable
 magnitude continues over the north
 Atlantic ocean. It has caused q
 decided drop in pressure In New l England and the middle Atlantic
 states, resulting in general con-
 dition of cloudiness and local snows
 in the lake region, upper New York
 state districts and northern New | England also somewhat higher tenn peratures. The area of high pres
 sure of the innterior districts is ad- | vancing into the southern states and
 much lower temperatures prevail throughout the east gulf and south
 Atlantic regions. Much Of tho gulf
 coast including Florida is colder this I morning than New Haven. i Conditions favor for this vicinity
 fair weather and not much change | in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

You can get an answer 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 ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive q per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- | fdential-Editor.
 .. Can a story or book be pub lished without copyrighting it?
 A, It can be published but un- less 1t is copyrighted the author and publisher will have difficulty in se- curing redress in case of plagiarism. Q, How many negro Masons are there in the United States? A. According to the Negro Year Book for 1926 the number Is ap- proximately 150.00o.
 c. Who won the sprint bicycle championship of America for 1927? A. Harris Horder of Australia. c. At wedding reception is 1t customary to congratulate both the bride and the groom?
 A. One should congratulate the groom and wish the bride happiness.
 c. Whom did John Barrymore represent in The Beloved Rogue" A. King Louis NI.. who reigned in France from 1461 to 14S3. He was the eldest son of Charles VII. and was born at Borges. Barry more presented him as an aged man bent with years.
 c. How old is Mae Murray?
 A. She was born May g, 1893, O. Did the star of Tumbling River" lose her life while making the picture?
 4. Ethel Hall who doubled for Dorothy Dawn. the leading womaN. ! lost her life. June 30. 1927, when she was swept from a boat in the Merced river at Merced. California, and was dashed against a boulder in tho rapids during the filming of the picture "Tumbling River. She was scheduled to be abandoned by the villain in an open boat and rescued by Mix as she neared the rapids. An actual rescue followed but not in time to save her life.
 Q. What is Jack Dempsey's home , address?
 A. Beverly Hills. California. c. Who were the Jayhawkers?
 A. Gangs of Ruffians in Kansas, adhorinS to tho free-soil group, who made frequent raids into Missouri in the border troubles before and dur ing the Civil war, to liberate slaves. steal horses and other property and make reprisals for raids of border ruffians into Kansas.
 c. What Indian posed for the Indian head on the Buffalo nickel and why was he selected?
 A. Chief Two Guns White Cal!
 posed for the Buffalo nickel. The sculptor selected him because hi:
 face was typical representation o
 the Indian features.
 2. Who played the part of th'
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

maid in the motion picture "The Bat" A. Louise Fazenda.
 Q. Is a woman eligible to election as president of the U. s.? A. Yes. c. To what general kingdom or classification do fish belong? A. Fish belong to the animal kingdom. They are distinct type just as insects. humans. etc. are types of animals. .. Is the man who wrote Get Rich Quick Wallingford' still living? A. The author, George Ran dolph Chester, died February 26, 1924.
 Q. Under what department of the United States government does the C. S. Veterans Bureau come? A. It is an Independent bureau. the director of which. Is appointed by the president. Q. How is the earth heated in summer? A. By the impact of the suns rays on the surface and the reten- tion Of such heat by the air belt which surrounds the earth.
 Q. Did Jack Blackburn, the negro boxer. ever hold the worlds championship in any division
 A. No.
 c. With what teams did Cy Young, the famous baseball pitcher. play?
 A. He began his career with the Cleveland National league team in 1890 and remained with them until 1899; played at St. Louis in 1899 and 1900, and then went 10 the Bos- ton American league team. where he played until 1909; joined the Clcve- land Americans in 1909. and played with them in 1910 and 1911, going to the Boston Nationals for the re- mainder of the 1911 season. at the close Of which he retired from base ball,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
AS HOPE FOR LIFE SLOWLY WAIVED

Six men were still alive in . sunken and disabled submarine. Could man, ingenious. resourcefui' heroic If need be in the application of his power over nature-couid man bring them to the surface, back to the precious boon of life, to their ktnfolk, their loved ones? A nation hung on the answer, a nation re- fused to give up hope. Yet ine1or- able fate, the death rattle of doom' promised to defy us all. Whatever likelihood there was of freeing the men from their undersea prison seemed dissipated by sudden high seas and bitingly cold winds. How long vii. you be now?" had been asked by the spokesman for the prisoners through mechanistic rap pings in telegraph code. How long yes, how long? Finally one after the other of the tired men must lay down to sleep. From then on would the story be that gentle Morpheus sped them to that bourne from which there is no returning? What thoughts, what fleeting dreams, would come with the last faint breathing.
 The three-score who had met their ends shortly after the warboa' went down were not forgotten by sympathetic nation, but they were past help. Compassion for the deae and pity for the widows and chil' dren they left to mourn during thl! bright Christmas tide yielded before the overwhelming brotherly love fol the six valiant men who were vel alive.
 Perhaps these are still alive. Is ' not a prompting of hope to think SO? If the apparatus bringing all to their prison really does so per raps they can be kept alive unn the other obstacles defying rescu' can be surmounted. Perhaps 1t i natural to pin ones faith in chimerical possibility, though | grow fainter as probability ever. moment. Thus our thoughts hover reluctant to abandon hope, ye steeled 10 the depths of despair.
 This tragedy of the deep h2 stirred the heartstrings of the nation Coming near the gay holidays it ha awakened us to a realization ina suffering and death take heed Of n seasons that the pangs of polgnan sorrow somehow balance all ou joys.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
WOMEN WHO DO THE BUYING

An expert having figured out with the aid of statistics that women do S5 per cent of the buying, 1t is time to pause and consider what this means.
 It can be stated confidently that women also do S5 per cent Of the Christmas buying. and they put foresight and energy into it which mere man in all his glory has sound reason to envy.
 Consider the advertisements in the ncwspap pers. It is easy 10 dis cern that at least S5 per cent are addressed to women buyers. There are ads of mems shops, of course: but go into q abcrdashery and the chances are even that you will see women buying neckties. shirts and what not-doing this so that hubby may not be bothered with such triflos.
 The average man with a good wife knows full well that he need not to worry about his habiiments. 1T he requires anything. from a collar but ton 10 q belt button, leave 1t to the better half to find it but and supply the e.iCency. If his neckties become frayed. it's the wife who discovers t first; if the shoes need repairing, sha can tell It at q glance and doesn't forget so readily. 4 highly trained wife will even advise a husband when it Is time to shave. ! lis the women buyers who make merchants spend their spare time in thinking. Every merchant knows from long experience that women are readers of ads; that no ad seemingly escapes them. It Is an in stinct that goes with the sex. She has been looking after the home from time immemorahle and i''s In her to watch the announcements with eagle eyes.
 The average man is well willing to let his wife attend to such matters He knows 1t vii be thoroughly done
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
STREETS NOT PUT BACK IN CONDITION

When the United Gas Improve ment company of Philadelphia, the holding company for the Connecu cut Light & Power company, ob- tained permission from the state to lay gas mains through Berlin. New Britain and Plainville, the agree ment was that the streets should be put back in their original condition
 In New Britain this has been done to some extent, but in Plain- vile nothing has been done as yet to get the streets back to their pris- tine appearance. On East street the surfacing was torn up, the pipes put underground, and now there is only soft sand in the roadbed. A storm sewer was laid down through this street also. The street is now on;y half a street, the remainder being a sand quarry, large holes being filled with water during the recent rains and at present being spring breakers for autom ohiles.
 It IS no pleasure to contemplate l the street remaining in such a con- dition all winter. It might be possi- ble to repair the streets thus injured before the full rigors of winter real ly grip this section. If that cannot be done then 1t is apparent the towns will suffer through failure of the gas concern to be as much in terested in getting the streets back 1 in condition as in getting the pipes laid eXpeditiously
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
25 Years Ago Today

One of the masons working for L. J. Coburn at Seymour Park was jailed for drunkenness this morning. Six others told MT. Col1urn that if he did not get the man ont they would quit. He promptly fired them all.
 Last night, when the rain was when one would expect a fire, yet the fire department was summoned out to attend 10 a blaze in the sheds of the Union Mfg. Co. on Church street. The fire was discovered by Eugene k. Cham berlain, a fireman and an cmploye of the company. He found 1t too stubborn for himself and summoned the department. Tho gong m the Baptist church was out of order, consequently those fire men who have no bells in their homes did not know of the fire and wore not present. An obstrcpcrous ! gateman held up the ladder truck at the Elm street crossing. There f is some suspicion that the fire vas , started by an inccndiary.
 prominent republican who is on pretty good terms with Michael | kenealy. the prospective speaker of the house. says that he believes Judge Cooper will be assigned to the | judiciary committee.
 Marconi today sent a wireless | message from Canada to the British Isles. the greatest feat modnrr science has yet achieved.
 The stores will be closed all day Christmas.
 The Bartenders' union held Its annual meeting yesterday and elect. cd William Long president. He Frank J. Anderson. and James F O'Bricn will attend the conventio, to be held at New Haven.
 Extensive arrangements have bee, made by the Y. NJ. C.. A. official for the observance of New Year Day. when open house will be held There will be a country circus il the afternoon. Only men hay invited, but ladies will be welcome with the understanding that ther ore only a few seatas. Mrs. C. l Morwin Is head Of the ladies' com mittce for tho reception in tn evening. Marcus White, principa of the Normal school. will speak o "Reminiscences of Nv Recent Euro
 ,ean Trip" The talk will be illus trated with pictures taken by MI White himself.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
THE COMMON PRACTICE OF USING THE TRACKS

In the story relating to the arrest of ] men for walking on the rail- road tracks 1t was stated that this action marked the resumption of q drive started several months ago" 10 stop the practice of using the tlacks for street
 This evidently was q mistake, as it is within eyoryone'S memory that similar drives were made years ago.
 The trouble with these drives is they come al repeated intervals" ," They are not continuous, Number less men have been arrested and fined for "trespassing" upon railroad
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
tall and rugged. His black mustach'

tall and rugged. His black mustache dropped in . peculiarly fierce man. ner. accenting the large bones under lying his swarthy cheeks. His garb was that of southern Europe. loose and Of rough material. His big left hand. gnarled and knotted. toyed with a curved blade sheathed in . broad scabbard that dangled menac- ingly from his belt
 "Bjorak." said the young man. "give the gentleman tho money l owe him.
 The man In the strange costume counted out ten bills and handed them to the tailor.
 But why" tho tailor asked, do you have this-ah-gentleman car ry your money?"
 The young man smiled.
 From now on." he said, I'm paying by Czech. It may cave dis pute.."
 -C. Warden La Roe. Copyright. 1927. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
THE BUSIEST WEEK :. FOR POST OFFICE

Postal workers are public ser wants. and there can be no doubt about 1t that they are a consCien- tjous crew. This is the week when their loyalty and desire to please the public is given its most severe test They usually squirm from under the dellEe of Christmas mail smiling hsoa dly. and this year will be no eX- capuon.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
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 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Are Connecticut Manufacturers Losing Ground'

boueh leading England states in the percentage manufactured products during the first quarter of the century, New hnglano as v.s far behind percentage increase for the Cnleo a q
 From 1899 to combined value Of manufacturer nrocts in the increased 4497fe Conneccuts ln crease in this respect SO46e No other Ne" Englano shows 3o0e and the increase of one er- mont was only other New England states snow the increases: Massachusetts, 2 o hoe Island 275.7; and New Hampshire 2o43
 of the manufacturers of the stare amounted to s471l5 total for the United States has fallen to S in 1899 when Con- neccut produced goods valued at sSl5o615O as against S1 United States The states per cense of 24; in e19 25; and in 1925 onS United States manufactures amounting to sG2173,712730 and Connecticuts $l.274.961,S62 proportions the products of the other New England United States fol- lows; In 1SSa Massachusetts, sss .9af New Hamp 1451c Vermont 45ee in 1925, Mas sachuses 646G; .59e New Hampshire 52fs Rhode Island .99T; Vermont 22co
 Tomorrow-connectcut Once Belonged to Holland.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
some Verses on Velvet. Ry .JamcS T,DU1Or

By James LaWIor Mazuma is q funny thing. It has caused many knave to
 swing.
 So do not flout It. It causes murder, marriage, theft Yet leaves you right when you'd be Were you without it. The way it's sought by Russians,
 Tanks. By Britons, business men and banks Is simply shocking, It's kept in buckets, pockets, bales, In mattresses, coal bins, and pails, And cen the stocking. Though "sordid stuff and full Of
 eerns,' And preachers cry, in fervid terms, 'Folks. be above it." Though loving it is evil. yet YOU'RE just as bad as l. I'll bet: J know l love it.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
Advance Information!

If you aren't q good boy. Santa Claus won't come." warned mother the other day.
 "Oh yes he will" answered stan ley, my little brother.
 What makes you so sure" asked mother.
 "Cause he's sent on his clothes ai- ready. They're in that little room back of Pas" replied Stanley.
 Edgar r. Broehm.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20
The Horned Husband!

Mrs. Abbott: That s10 you gave me I spent on one Christmas gift yesterday"
 Abbott: Another sl0 gone to the devil"
 Mrs. Abbott: "Yes, l bought some thing for you."
 Fred r. DrurnIn.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-20

An expert has figured 1t out that We waste 4.00o,000 seconds a day saying Hello"
 That's nothing compared to the 10 SAY il,