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New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

taining the trolley tracks is impos- sibls for automobiles, greatly mar rowing tha. already dangerously narrow highway.
 The Connecticut company 1. ey!- dently quite correct Tn thinking 1t is sitting in the drivers seat" as far as transportaion franchises are con- cerned and can ask pretty near what It wishes-and get 1t. But. for the sake Of the experiment at least, we advise the Chamber 0, Con- merce to call meeting Of Berlin, New Britain and East Berlin citi- zens, go 70 an independent bus com pany and prepare petition for the Public Utilities commission for franchise 10 operate a line from the center, paralleling the already abandoned route of the company down Maple to Whiting, east on Whiting to Stanley, again South to the main road opposite the South End park, thence through Berlin to East Berlin. The chances are that they will not get the line, due to the protests of the Connecticut company, which will assuredly play dog In the manager over It's own franchise, but they can see how things are done. And, should they get It 1t would not cost a hundred and seventy-five dollars week either.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Observation On He Weather

Washington, March 1S.-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy. probably showers tonight and Satur- day, warmer tonight, colder Satur- day in western Massachusetts. Mod crate to fresh south and southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy. probably showers to- night and Saturday. somewhat colder in northwest portion tonight and in north and central portions Saturday. Moderate to fresh winds, mostly south and southwest.
 Conditions: 4 trough of low pressure prevails this morning from the upper lake region southwest ward to the border. It is producing rains in the lower lake region, the Ohio valley and portions of the middle Mississippi valley. Rains were also reported from the coast sections Of New England. An area of high pressure attended by lower temperatures is entering the plains states from the Canadian northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with local show CTS and not much change in tenn perature.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Twenty-eight states. since the birth Of the republic, have asked for a constitutional convention. Oc- casionally one still hears the project brought forward, as was the case in New York state recently.
 A constitutional convention might be good thing in some respect, but In other respects 1t would be anything but a good thing.
 It would give every interest de- siring radical changes an oppor- tunity to present plans opposing the present satisfactory working of the great document. Nobody knows what the finish would be.
 The document that has served the nation we'll since it's beginning may have some faults: 1t may have some onerous amendments: 1t may not be the quintessence of perfec- tion-according to the thinking Of those who dislike some Of the things 1t stands for.
 But it Is something 0. such be- nign influence that 1t should not be tamperei with. Those who hope to smash the prohibition amendment through constitutional convention will do well 10 think long and hard before they further such a plan.
 It would be unsafe and unwise to pull down an entire house in order to remove one stone.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

secretary of the New Britain Chris tian Endeavor union at its first quarterly meeting held last night at the South church.
 Messrs. Osborne and Stephenson have purchased site on Main street, Plainville, at the head Of Washington street and will erect a modern brick factory building there. Located on Whiting street at pres ent, the firm manufacturers dies, tools, and metal novelties.
 A. P. Marsh wishes to announce that he has the exclusive sale Of Alfred Peats & Co. prize wall pa pers and can show samples of over 600 patterns ranging from five to fifty cents per roll.
 Carmody council. Knights of Co., lum bus. made it's contribution to St. Mary's parish last evening as a result 0. a lecture at the Russwin Lyceum. Messrs. Parsons. Latham, Curtis and Merriman sang. and Mrs. John J. Crean was soloist. as was William G. Mueller. Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald spoke on "Irishmen's S Devotion 10 Faith and Freedom"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
ATHLETICS AND MONEY

Lloyd Hahn and Edwin Wide ran fast one-mile race in Madison Square Garden last night The for mer, king Of American mile run ners," and the Swedish champion made an international affair Of 1t and had large crowd Of cash cus- toners looking on. After the over head was paid the promoters got theirs.
 Tn tho same city. New York, lay Edward Fayson Weston, noted 1ong-distancc walker. Weston, an old man, had been in the public eye quite as much as either Hahn or Wide. His chief overhead expenses while walking d comfortable stretch of 5000 miles was living expenses and shoe leather. His income was sometimes mysterious: but those who met him during at least some of his pilgrimages were made aware that he took orders for a rubber heel concern on the side.
 There was nothing spectacular about q transcontincntal trip by Weston. When he walked from the Atlantic to the Pacific and back the story got nice spread on the sporting pages; but that didn't
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Brltsh gunboat to the British can- teen ashore.
 teiungking is in the inland pfo'iiE of Szechwan, on ths 1ahst1 river. some distance west CT Ill recent trouble zones in China).
 The uarines, who were unarm- ed' "eF' accompanied by British oohsu4 fatt. They gave chase when the coolies seized the stores, and the later dropped them. When the marins picked up the goods again mower. a mob of Chinese attacked tem with sticks and stones and ,e British were forced to abandon he supplies.
 The British suffered no serior- injuries, Consl Pratt protested to the Chinese athorities.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
THE CONNECTICUT CONPASY'S S
 PROPOSAL

As an example Of unmitigated nerve IL would be difficult indeed to outdo the proposal Of the Con- necticut company made to the Chamber Of Commerce to the effect that the Chamber undertake to guarantee 0 part of the expense, at least, of running Connecticut con- pany busses to East Berlin. IL would not cost more than twenty five dollars day." In return for which the company agrees to turn over all fares collected.
 The Chamber made the original appeal 10 the company, its wishes being to furnish transportation to New Britain for prospective GUS toner. Of local stores. The Con- pany made a counter proposal. And this counter proposal from an or ganization which has benefited much, in the past at least, from the benefits granted by the city Of New Britain, notably Tn the use Of Its streets for trolleys. ought 10 be iu- dignantly reIegated to the waste basket.
 The Connecticut company can do very much as it pleases about how it conducts Its affairs which relate 70 the public, II enjoys the good Eraces of the Public Utilities com mission, or seems 10. so that it can run counter 10 regulations govern ing other bus lines about>ho city witness the "egpcrimeut' which is now being tried. and probably will continue to be tried, of running its husses on other streets than those authorized under the franchises Franklin Square Is now on the route Of the Berlin busSes, though the franchise calls for traveling up and down along Maple street, Do the busses travel that way Not at al, not at all. And why not? Be cause. Tn the final analysis, the company officials want the use ot the other street. And, through some method, qucerly arrived at, they are using it.
 We all remember when the troll ley company in q ii of pique, quit the Arch street line because 1t was not pay Ing and because permit was grant ed an Independent outfit for q Jit- ney bus line 10 parallel the trolley route. The rails are still there. they will be indefinitely unless the city takes it upon itself 10 clean up after the company. The chances are that the Maple street and Berlin trolieys will shortly be discontinued. We shall then have another set Of use less rails adorning the center Of another street. We confess iguor- ance as 10 tho status Of the agree ment concerning the upkeep Of the road bed south Of the city line and into Berlin. But there is one thing certain and that Is that the use Of Shs highway. or that part of 1t con-
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Edison Reprts Rubber
 Plant Gtws in Florida

Fort Myers, Fl. March Is R- Thomas A. Ediso's rubber plants at ms winter nom are growing but newspaper men Y too impatient for results. the inntor declared.
 Pressed for devepments on hi, experiments MT. EAon abandoned hls test 'uoes TOT ancil stub yes- terday and scrubbed
 Rubber trees andyine, do not seem to grow fast enough for newspaper men. Pia. tbe sesds today and they want results to. morrow. I went to L;@lle to ex- anime the rubber vnS on Mr. Ford's place and toun them all dead. They were not he right kind"
 Mir. Edison, member. of his household said. continues ,o spend most of his time at his rNber ex- periments and is highly satisfied with the progress his pla1s are making.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

bring Tn any money. Weston usually was as poor after ono of his re- markable walking rits as he was al he beginning thereof.
 Consequently when he grew old poverty stalked around the corner. He lay in New York for weeks be- fore the public at large knew about it. Had it not been for the land lady in the place where he happen ed to wind up he no doubt would have starved.
 All Of which Illustrates the diff ference between promoting In Mad ison Square Carden-or boxing there, or pushing a bicycle around the arena-and walking in the great outdoors for a record. True, Weston improved his health con- stantly and has lived to see a ripe old age, while the Madison Square athletes usually injure their health.
 IL was Anne Nichols, author of "Abie's Irish Rose,' the million dollar play which has broken all records, who came to the aid of Weston with a gift of s3o,o00, the income from which will be able to keep Weston frugally for the re- mainder of his days. It was a fine act. worthy of fine woman who herself has felt the pinch Of poverty.
 Not an athletic promoter in or around New York City, from Tex R!ckard down. went out of his way 10 assist Weston financially. One naturally thinks they would want to be the first to assist a fallen pedes- trian, who perhaps has done more than they to uplift the interest in legitimate athletic endeavor.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

You can get an ans" ? to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaE, 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 be undertaken. All other questions will receive personal reply. un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confldential.-Edit
 Q. What Is the Italian and Jewish population of New York Cityo
 4. There are so3,o4s Italian. and 1,643.oo0 Jews.
 Q. What is James Oliver Cur woods latest book?
 A, The Black Hunter "a story of Quebec in 1850.
 Q. What nationality are Nietzche and rued2
 A. Nietzsche was a German and Freud is an Austrian.
 Q, What is the state flower and motto Of Tennessee?
 4. The state motto Is "Agricul- ture, Commerce.. The state flower is the passion flower.
 Q. What countries produce the largest amount of corn:
 1-p;foI Cto{ao Rumania, Jugoslavia and Brazil.
 Q. What are the functions of the United States Children's Bureau?
 4. The act establishing the bureau provides that it shall inves- tigate and report upon all matters pertaining to the welfare of chill drcn and child life among all classes of our people, and shall especially investigate the questions of infant mortality, the birth rate, orphanage, juvenile courts. desortion, dangerous occupations, accidents and diseases or children, employment and legis- lation affecting children in the several states and territories. The bureau is also empowered to publish the results of these investigations in such manner and to such extent as may be prescribed by the secretary Of labor. The bureau is charged with the Federal administration of the Sheppard-Towner Act for the promotion of the welfare and hy- giene Of maternity and infancy. I !, e,t, to governments are cooperating in their efforts 10 reduce maternal and infant mortaly.
 Q. Why are pearls Uonsidered bad luck? Is there some signifl- canoe attached to all gems?
 A. There is legend that pearls will bring tears to anyone wearing them. It is pure superstition. There are similar superstitions con- nectcd with many other gems. A bulletin Gems and Precious Stones" issued by our Washington Bureau contains much interesting informa- ton concerning gems and precious stones. and can be obtained for 5 cents IT. stamps or coins.
 Q. Do rats eat mice?
 A. They sometimes eat the car casscs of dead mice and m occa- sonal live one. but they do not dc 1t hahitually.
 c. What part Of the worlds wheat crop is produced in the United States?
 A. Normally about one-fifth. The total 1925 production of wheat, in
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
25 Fears Ago T,day

The repairs on the interior of St. Matthew's German Lutheran church will be completed this week and services will be held in the church next Sunday. Services of late have been held in the school hall. The church is preparing to observe it's 10th anniversary. On Easter Sun day those to be confirmed will in- clude Otto Miller. William Glaban, Edward Eeickert, Edmund Hoff- man, Otto Schindewolf. Julius Schibbat, Julius Essei, Karl Nobetz and William Fenn.
 Charles r. Scott Of the South church was elected treasurer and
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

About the only thing q kid learns at mothers knee now is anatomy. "Boing q good sport" in the aver age household. just means enjoying martyrdom.
 To the layman, modernism in art doesn't indicate anything except the need of eye glasses.
 We doubt whether the state de- partment would take Nicaragua If it had a look at the darned thing. Uncle Sam won't intervene fin China. All he got out of the Boxer trouble was the chow dog, and we don't need any more dogs.
 Correct this sentence: If ] can't find the coat I want" said she, I just take anything rather than bother the clerks so much" tCopyright 1927. Publishers Syndi-
 Cate.)
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Tony the BootblaCk
On St, Patrick's Day

-on Gl. ldlll th lDeis
 Mariouche, datst ma wife, she saysa to me whatsa mat We gone down see da Beeg Parade. l say whatsa gone be. She say evra body whatsa love Sam Patrick heesa gone march. I say I'm fraid. She says daresa noting be fraid while Irish men march costa when heesa stand still datsa trouble begins.
 Pietro, datsa ma Wite's broth, he wanna go, but eef Irishmen see-a heem heesa gone gets keeled. Hees got yellow jaundice.
 Well we locka up da keeds after we geeva dem some matches and papers to play weed, and we go down to see-a da beeg parade. Datsa nice Parade.
 First comesa Meester O'schaun- nessey, datsa ma boss, hecsa radin greata baog fat horse. Eeetsa first time dat horse hecsa no got garbage cart behind him. Heesa covered all over weed green bedspread inna da corner fine pitch shamhrics.
 Pretty soon I see Meester Nc Dougal, datsa ma landlord. He looks nice. Don da Parade he stop I hollers Hello Mike" Do you tinl you're broadcastin' ye Dago.' I say 1 wanna speaka to ma land lorde. "Ye don't deserve to have an Oirish landlord.' Marlouche sheesa fraid.
 Justa den Meester McDougal he seesa me an he comes over Wceda hees hand out. Mariouche sheesa forget an feelsa inna her pockets fora da rcnt. Me he say Halo Tony, I want to shake hands wit yc whole 1 still recognize ye." Den de Parade he goes on an ] clapa da hands. Mariouche clapa da hands, too. She says betta use-a da hands dcnna da fist.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
James A. Reed Is re

Senator James A. Reed Is re- Earded as likely candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency, but he evidently thinks . good fee from Henry Ford is worth more than the possibility of not setting exactly right with a large block Of voters who will base their deductions about him in con- formity with the skill with which he defends his client, Senator Reed says he will prove all that the Dear born Independent printed. Well, that's more or less Of a professional remark.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
THREE BROTHERS

Some time ago, when Judge filling was still on the bench of the local police court, he had before him the case of boy who was charged with q misdemeanor. The lads mother was also present and the judge took occasion to call her attention to the sons dereliction with logic and emphasis. The upshot of 1t was that the boy was given another chance"
 The youngster now is reported by the police as being charged with robbery in East Hampton, Mass. Recently his brother was commit ted 10 Cheshire reformatory for reckless driving of an automobile while intoxicated. Another brother will shortly face the Superior Court on charge of burglary.
 This is rather an astonishing record. When Judge filling spoke somewhat cmphatically to the par cnt some time ago some court ob- servers perhaps thought he was rather harsh. Events since then, however, seem to have vindicated the judge.
 Police in this city say it is com- mon to find parents unable to give the whereabouts of their children at II o'clock al night. Officers who are trying to run down 8 lease" tele- phoned 10 them from headquarters frequently have occasion to make such inquiries at homes and the answers they receive are as aston- ishng as they are illuminative.
 Where's so-and-so?" may be the question. referring to a youth.
 Don't know" comes from the sleepy eyed parent.
 Parents who care so little about the whereabouts Of their offspring as 10 go to bed without a thought about it might pause 10 reflect that while they are sleeping 'he boys may be doing anything from rob- hing q hen coop to holding up an inohcnsive citizen.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Shaw Defending Suit
 Over Movie Rights

London. March IS R-George Bernard Shaw was present in the chancery division court this morning for the opening Of the action brought against him by Jesse Arnold Levinson of Los Angeles in connec- tion with the film rights of the oper- etta The Chocolate Soldier"
 Mir. Levinson asks for a declara- ton that he Is entitled to produce a film version of "The Chocolate Soldier" without the consent of Shaw, while the Irish dramatist maintains that the operetta repro duced his play, Arms and the Man" MT. Levinson holds that "The Chocolate Soldier" did not ro- produce any substantial parts Of Shaw's play.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Two boys in Plainville are ar rested for strewing tacks on a high way to stop automobiles so that they might obtain rides. Another has had \ perfect attendance at school for nine years. It isn't much Of 8 skull tester 10 give the right answer as 10 which of the three has made the best start in life.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
How He Put It

How He Put It orville: Howard proposed to a tattoed girl, 1 hear" Austin: Right" Orville: What did she say?" Austin: She told him to ask her father"
 Orville: And what did Howard say to the father?" Austin: Asked him whether he had any objection to his removing a few pictures from the house.
 HI. l.. Hansen.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Tho Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled 10 the use for republication of all news credited 70 |. CT not otherwise credited n this paper and also loca! news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Teacher: 'Dusty, you shouldn't keep your hands in your pockcts.' Dusty: 'But I got holes in 'cm an I gotta hold on to my marbleS.'
 Marriage GAS found in the Fun Shop Joke Factory)---
 Henry: II want to marry your daughter"
 Conway: Have you seen my wife yet?"
 Henry: "Yes, but nevertheless still prefer your daughter"
 III. E. M. (And as other Fun Shop Contribu- tors arranged iU-
 The Turn Down George: T would like to marry your daughter" Bradley: (Which one?" GeorgeA The channel swimmer"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

4 tree, 1t Is lovely thing. It bears It's leaves In Spring And In among it's various tvigs The little birdies sing. I never think about the tree Except with keen delight And yet it is an awkward thing To run into at night.
 --Winifred Wren.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

The vets and drys are far apart but not farther than q politician can straddle.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
\ Poor Cook

Tramp: Could you gimme bite ter eat, loidy?'
 Mrs. Bowman: Well, might give you a piece of cake if you are willing to use the saw and axe awhile.'
 Tramp; I'm not interested in such cake, loidy. Good day"
 --Grover r. D2voy.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
The Reason for His Non- n-Appcarancc

Mrs. Clancy: Why didn't your husband participate in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade?" Mrs. Murphy: ''He was afraid to show himself on St. Patrick's Day because his boss towld him he had yellow streah.'
 Sunny
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Americanism: Kicking about the cost of gasoline; parking for just a minute" with the motor running.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

The 4. C. ts e national organization which furnishes new wspapers and adyer- tisers with strictly honest analysis oi circulation. our "irCUiatiou statistics are based upon th!s audit. This tnsures pro- teotion against fraud in new sparer dis t.ibution figures to both national and local advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Tho Legislature at last has hit fl. stride. It is killing bills with the abandon Of trap shooter bringing down glass balls.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Averaging Society" Has
 Clash With British

Picking. March IS LP) - Coolics belonging to the Averaging so- ciety" clashed with British marines at Chungking yesterday and seized naval stores being conveyed from a
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

--Aviators who fly across the At lantic are becoming as common as channel swimmers were little while ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Eliminating some radio stations won't make much difference. Fans have been doing i', anyway.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Poor. disarmed Germany. Noth- thing to do but work and grab mar kets and get rich.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
N.mher of tho Associated Pres.

The only profitable advertising medium sa the City. Circulation books and press rcor, always open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

IL isn't really Spring until you Aad rather get up than turn over for an- other nap.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Sugar Daddies" might be useful, at that, If they'd learn to spank.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Another good index to brake ef- ficiency is what the steering wheel does to your ribs in an emergency.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

The weather man seems 10 be in exceptional good humor, promis- ing us more Of the same and plenty of it
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
Last Night on the Back porcf

Officer (to man sitting shivering on doorstep): Have you lost your key?"
 Penbeck: ''No, my nerve"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

1T Lot. instead Of his wife. had turned, everybody would think he saw an ankle.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
TOday's the Day, Folks.

St. Jokerick's Day this one should be One to go down in history To celebrate with merry shout: The Day The Fun Shop Book
 came out"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

If you want l. and can't afford 1t and buy It anyway, you are doubt less q Nordic.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Old-fashioned after dinner speech Now go and rest, Aunt Liza, and we'll do the dishes.'
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

Bradley: Young man. you couldn't earn enough money to keep her in axle grease."
 -Florine klingenstein.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

The difference between work and exercise is that you can work with out special uniform.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

The Eera,t Is on sale daily tn Ner' York .. Holdings Newsstand. Times Square; schutz's Newsstaa4s. Entrance Grand Central, 42n9 Street.