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New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

10 contract for their services in the 1 United States before emigrating?
 A. A section of the immigration act provides: "thc following classes Of aliens shall be excluded from ad- mission into the United States:
 persons hereinafter called contract laborers. who have been in- duced. assisted. encouraged. or so- licited to migrate to this country by offers or promises of employment. whether such offers or promises are true or false. or in consequence of agreements. oral written, or printed. expressed or implied. to perform labor in this country of any kind. skilled or unskilled persons who hay" come in consequence of adver- risrments for labOrers: printed. pub lish"d. or distributed in foreign counDry.'
 Q What nationality is the name Mimi"
 A. T. is French, from "mimiquo" 10 mimic or act q part.
 c. Whar" can one purchase a Stone Mountain Memorial half dollar?
 A. From .ha Confederate Mamo- rial Monumental association, Hurt Building. Atlanta Georgia. They sell for one dollar.
 Q. What is the specific gravity of lead, gold and platinum
 A. Tn" specific gravity of lead is about 1l.4 of gold l9.o and Of platinum 21.o.
 measurement how many feet are th"r" in q milc@
 A. The United States mile is equal to 5.2S0 feet. Germany mas th" metric system Of weights and measures in which a kilom"ter is the unit of length corresponding 10 our mile. One milo is equal to 1 Clio kilome'ers.
 e. Was Mrs Surat hanged for Complicity in the assa Ssination of Abraham Lincoln? Have other women been hanged in the United States?
 A. Mrs. Surat was hanged in Washington. D. C.. July :, 1865. Mrs. Mabel Rogers was hanged at Windsor. Vermont. December s. 1ap5. Since then eight other women have been executed in the United States for murder. There were four in 1916, one in 1917 and three in 1918.
 c. Which is correct "snit" or "suitc' of furniture? Are both words pronounced the same?
 A. Either suit Or suite" is correct. The former is pronounced as if speelcd 'soots". and the latter is pronounced "sWete".
 Q. What wives of presidents died in the White House?
 \. Mrs. John Tyler. the first Mrs. Benjamin Harrison and Woodrow Wilson's first wife.
 .. Is milk richer towards inc end Of the milking than at the first?
 A. Yes. T. contains more cream.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
\ SALARY FRISCO HY BUILDING COMMISSION

As was expected by those ob
 servers who lind pleasure in watch
 ing the trend of cvents-inside and
 olrsido-in the city hall. the build
 ing commission has hit snag in
 in" effort to raise the salaries Of ] the new electrical and plumbing in
 sprctors 10 S3,00o annually. In vain did tho chairman O. the commis- sion. who appeared before the salary committee Of the Common Council, declare that there was no politics connected with the removal of the former electrical inspector. and that the new inspectors should less. The salary committee merely thought the jump from $500 to S&,0co was entirely too radical for this age 0: so-callad economy in the operation of civic government
 When Curtin was dismissed and the wheels oiled for the appoint
 nenL of q successor the current gos-
 sip was that the intention was to provide larger salary for a new
 inspector. despite the fact that Cur tin was capa ble and willing to con- tinu" at the old salary. The gossip proved itself correct; and reports that the salary committee was not inclined 10 look with favor upon a ! larger salary than was necessary | also seems 10 have been correct
 The building commission has it. self 10 blame for the situation in
 which il finds itself. II the new in spectOrs refuse to serve at the old salary-which is commonly report | ed-it will be necessary to find in spectors who will do so This may be difficult; and the more difficult u A' 'lt' Ii'oi ' iIii ii'l 'SStI tIl' fuilD ing commission will become that fl acted rather hastily.
 The facts are the old inspectors could have been retained al the old salaries and were yielding satis- factory service to the city, in spite of such minor fault finding which the commission was inclined to make. There is no evidence as yet that any new inspectors will accept the old salary. nor that any others will be found who will take the jobs at the former low salaries The building commission lies prone in ditch Of it's own making. If the in spectors hold out on the salary question, and the other inspector candidates, If there are any, like wise take the cue and refuse to ac- cept such responsibilities at the low salary offered, the building commis- sion will be in q way to learn much.
 The best plan would have been 10 let well enough alone and not place politics first.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an ansH 10 any question of fact or Information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington BnrcaL, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. eSal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are contidential-Ed Editor. c. What relation was Dolly Madison 10 Thomas Jefferson? Was she hostess at the White House dur ing Jcficrson's administration?
 A. She Was not related 10 Thomas Jefferson, but Was the wife or his sero'ary of state, James Madison. and frequently acted as hostess at the White House.
 Q. Is there a lcper colony in the United States"
 A. There is one at Carryilc. Louisiana.
 @. What part did Priscilla Dean play in the movie The BIackbird"?
 A. She did not play in that pie turc. The leading roles were taken hy Lon Clancy. Renee Adorce and Owen Moore.
 c. Is there a tunnel connecting the White House and the Capitol in Washington?
 A. No. There are two tunnels from the Capitol. and they lead 10 the senate and house office build ings. respectively.
 c. What was the date of prcti- dent Wilson's second marriage?
 A. December IS. 1915.
 c. What chaling-dish recipes would be good for q late evening supper?
 \. Welsh Rarebit. Rinktumditty creamcl fish, creamcd chicken, cr"amcd clipped beef, and cheese omolet are all good. These recipes and many others are contained in the bulletin "Chafing Dish and Light Housekeeping Recipes obtainahlc from our Washington Bureau for five cents in stamps.
 Q. Was St. Patrick born on March 17? When was he canon- izcd!
 A. St. Patrick was born in -he year "S9 A. h., but it is impossible 10 say definitely whether March 11th is the correct date of his birt h, or when this date began 10 be set apart 10 commemorate him. Nothing dch- nitc on the subject can be gathered from the traditions concerning him. He was never CanoniZcd at Rome and passes as | saint merely by popular usage.
 c. How docs Germany elect it's president"
 4. By direct vote of the people.
 c. What is the population of New York city?
 A. The 1926 estimated popula- ton is 5,924o0O.
 e. Are foreign laborcrs permitted
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
THEM PAPERS.

By !. k. hronl""
 The Goorbell rang. "F'lamo' Pct tingiIl lifted the receiver and an sWorrd.
 "Who is speaking?'' she asked,
 Nobody" cam" the reply. Sh" turned to go. Again the doorbell rang.
 Tt must be the doorbcll,' sh" said. It vas GaHton Laronge stood framed in the doorway. Billy the Gyp has framed him. They were friendly enemies.
 Have you got tho papers :' Il" asked in a hoarSc whisper.
 "No." she covered before his wrath. "Wncre are they" hc demanded.
 "Tho Salvation Army came and got them this morning. "lEow that woman can )oN",' he hissod through cl"nchcd teeth. He rang for the parSon.
 Dawn fell upon the doorstep. II was moro 10 be pitied than scorned. It had been out all night.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
PROHIBITION AS AN ISSUE

Various Republican journals have been husying themselves in an ef- fort 10 s'imulat" prohibition as an issue in the Democratic party. Ii seems that this is an issue that finds favor with the Republican party press so long as t is confined to the Democratic party. where il is supposed to be the wild bull in tho china shop. So far as th" grand old party itself is concerned. there simply is no snch animal.
 Prohibition is major issue throughout th" country, but it can not be an issue in one party and something 10 be glossed over in the other. So far the Republican man. aEcrs have taken care 10 play To both sides of the issue. fooIing the vets and concluding the lrys. The fact that the Democratic managers likewise think Of burying ,ho prohi- hition issue naturally arous"s the thought that such tactics may be beneficial 10 inc opposition party and, per sc. strengthen the opposi- tIou
 Tho fact, arc the G. .. r, has played rlr" good strategy on this issue. keeping is friends in both camps satisfied and getting no- where. Tn the wet districts the grand old party has ably concealed
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
real old fashioned

For real old fashioned New England weather one must go to Colorado these days. While We are enjoying our new fashioned weather, the great divide is showing it's stuff with the worst snow blockade in two decades, and with the ther- momcter 90 below. Still. there are some who claim the winters in New England are hard" and poo- pie in various sections of the United States continue 10 labor under that deluson. This has been the general relief elsewhere ever since Whittier wrote "Snowbound.' which did more to paint New England white than any other ons thing.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
1Ei, RADIO Tt\GIJ

Congress hcarkonod 10 tho self 'siient needs of the country and ..tasei new radio law requiring a commission Of fly" members 10 ad- minister for q year. This news was accepted with much satisfaction by the harassed radio listeners. who saw in + an expectation Of eImIuat- ing the "chaos in the alr"
 But Congress failed in one i'm. por'an, particular. The short session found the Senate h the uroes Of the usual short-s'ssion fIjhustcr. and among the legislation that didn't s't 10 2 head vas the deficiency ill. which included 2n approprla- ton to operate 'h" radio commis- sion. Now we Eav radio commis- sion and no money C run it.
 The ensuing situation is one that
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

The four robbers who were exc cuteA for the murder Of q police man in Philadelphia regarded the policaman's life with utter noucha- sancA. The policeman was off duty, heard a commotion in a nearby street, kissed his wife and baby good hy" and went 10 his death with the courage Of q man seeking 10 do his duty at q time when h. could just as well have rcm1}rcl iu- doors The policeman Was hero of the highest type: the four gun men went 10 their deaths lacking every rcstig" of sympa'hv.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Watchdog Tied Up, Looks
 On as Burglars Clean Up

Springfield, Mass. March 5 P-. 4 watchdog reached the end Of his rope--literally speaking and as q result Mr. and Mrs. Douglas ". Ross Of this city today are be moaning th" loss of iew"lry val ucd at S4oo. The do~ was loft 10 guard the home during their ab- sence, but h" was tied 10 the leg of a stove and when the thieves entered he was forced 10 stand by and watch them make away with the yaluables
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Guarantees "Allenrhu'' To Ease Rheumatic Pain; Twinges, or Money Back
starts Its Good Work Within Twc.t-
 ty-EOur Hours.

Fair Drug Dept. and every drug gist in this county is authoriZa,i 10 say 10 every rheumatic sufferer 1hat if the first pint bottle Of Allenrlu, the enemy of rheumatism. does not ease in. agony. rcduro &WollDn joints and do away with even tI, slightest twinge Of heumalic pa n, he will gladly return your money without comment.
 Allenrhu usually relieves at orc. Immediately after you start to tl n it the good work begins. l. search, out and drives the rheumatic p"iSpl out Of the body through the kidnu, and bowels.
 Druggists everywhere cuarant Q if as above in every instance.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

when q society reporter called on him for a statement, he said: It's great 10 go about with woman to whom you are married.' But Fletcher vas angry. The compositor had st up the statement with q space between the "a' and the bout in the word about"
 Clara Iohstcrmon
 Suspected Trouhle Ilichson: "A Mormon in Utah had marrio' is GSth wif-- and then said l." wou44 never marry another Hrayton: "Why not?' llicksou; "He had heard too much about he fighting G9th''
 --Eugene C. Battles Beverly Hills isn'r th" only city with il comIctI mayor,
 Duly before THE FUN SHOP BOOK
 comes out, Copyright, 19.1. Reproduction
 Forbidd"n)
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
lNCR0WN NAIL Turns Right Out Itself

A few drops of "Outgro" in the crevice Of the ingrowing nail rc- duces inflammation and pain and so toughens the tender, sensitive skin underneath the toe nail, that it can not penetrate the flesh, and the nail turns naturally outward almost over night.
 "Outgro" is harmless antisop- tic manufactured for chiropodists. However. anyone can buy from the drug store a tiny bottle containing directions.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Observation On He Weather

Washington, March 8 (Pl-Thc weather bureau today issued the fol- lowing storm warning:
 "Advisory G:30 a. m, northwest storm warnings ordered Cape Hat t"ras to Boston and southeast storm warnings north Of Boston to East port. storm or marked intensity over north Atlantic states and St. Lawrence Valley, moving eastward
 Washington. March S.-Forccast for Southern New England; Fair and colder tonight; "Wednesday fair; colder on Massachusetts coast |: west and northwest gales diminish
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

ing by tonight.
 Forecast for Eastern New Y ork: Generally fair and colder, except snow furries in the extreme north portion; Wednesday fair; west and northwest gales diminishing to- night.
 Conditions: The disturbance of the interior advanced rapidly to the New England section with center at Montreal. Canada 29,2S inches. It produced rain from the lower Mississippi valley mort hcast ward over the Ohio valley, Lake region. Middle Atlantic and New England states and snows in the upper lake region. the lower St Lawrence vai- ley and northern Maine Pressure has increased in the central valleys but is falling from the plains stat $ weS' ward to the Pacific coast und. an extended low pressure sys o.l that is central over the Caralial northwest with trough soutlWarl over the Rocky mountain region 1, Arizona and New; Mexico.
 Conditions favor for this NIctu :. Y ligh rain followed by fair and sig <. ly colder Warnings for high win are displayed on the coast.
 The temperatures yesterday wHr
 High Log Portland, Me. .....,. A. { Boston ............. i- .S Ne" 1ork ............ " 9 W dSHlllS on rN Ig
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

The Prince of Wales seems to regard marriage as something to avoid as long as possible. Or perhaps Ee would have been married long ago if the customs which hedge Jim in did not expect him to marry some royal family girl. Like crystal set, the selcctive radius is too circun- scribed.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Scientists are now advising us to close our eyes while listening t> the radio, leaving everything 10 the ears and the imagination. When there is plenty of static however. it will be impossible 10 get 10 sleep that way.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

As a producer of fires Berlin is more than holding it's own. And every time one breaks out in th" town sentiment for town fire de partment grows stronger.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

In deciding 70 come to the Unit ed States with his fortune Dr. Ed mund Shines will make no mistake, provided he arrives at q time when the immigration quota is not ex- hausted.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Member Apdit bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. ihs A. 8. C. 10 national organization which furnishes newspapers and adysr- tissfs with . strictly honest ansiys'h o; circuls.ion Our circulation s,stis,icp are oa.ed upon th'e audit, This tnsuf CT protection sEains. fraud in newspaper distribution tigu e 10 both national and ,oca, advertise.a.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Thn oNar.lIrning nf ,

TIT" oF"T'WnIUg O' D 1TUUf0T bus In Wales while en route to cemetery, killing two of the morn ers, indicates 'h"t speeding .ao dead to the last resting place is quite as dangerous to the living as Speeding at any other time.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

-Eyery day seems 10 record q Cy- clone, hurricane, big storm or an earthquake. This is natures way Of lilibustcring, or holding q Demo- cratic convention.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
SiaIIjnu for Time

Warden: If you wish. you may ba allowed to See one sporting event before execution. What shall il be? Boxing? Wrestling? Basketball? Condemned Prisoner: "A six day bicycle raCc.'
 A. Robert BaCharach.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
\ IiOltlOIIt

our history class Was in session. "Troy held out for ten ycars,' ] said in the course of my talk. "Why didn't dey sign some other hallplaylrs 2" interrupted Herbert.
 IL. II. D.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Professional Advice

Patient Con the phone at 2 A. M): "Oh, doctor, My stomiachs up- set, What shall l do?"
 Irate Doctor; Eat breakfast standing on your head."
 Florence r.. Eudcrman
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
FactsondFuncies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

IL is dangerous to drive in q fog, especially if is mental
 Matrimony. modern: 4 little for mahty by which a woman gets ali mony.
 Nothing green has yet appeared in all states except now laws.
 Shall we shut off poison liquor? Either the ayes have it or il will have the eyes,
 Maybe IIckard could bribo mem b"rs Of congress to eliminate on another.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
What's The Use If You Can't
 Read About IL,

Among th" things N" haven't tried So lar committing suicide, For, if We DID cut up such ,apors. Wed miss the headlines m the
 papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

-"Girls who marry must resign slid the headline. We'll finish tho eutencc-"must resign 10 their fate
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
In NLL.ar.nLLn {,

In Nicaragua inc opponents 10 the Diaz regime are being bnfholy termed "rcholr;" in Washington they r. ou,i be termed "meurgonts."
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

II is understood that Gertrude Ederle is hardly making enough out of vaudeville to pay the cost of wir- ing congratulations to other success fLl channel swimmers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY

Non Stop More uon-top flights are being planned. The name is punk. The lunch is grand. So many are postponed by rights The should ho labeled Nou-Start Flights.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

rho only profitable advertising med lun n tho City. Circulation took. and preas avays open to adve1sera
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Al~mhet of tine AssorIated Pvess. Tho Associated Pfese is exclusively en- titled to the ues for Republication O! al uevs credited to it or not otherwise credited ID this uaper and also local nevs published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
MARRIAGE.

(As found in THE FUN SHOP Joke "Nandy. let's me and you get married"
 "Gwan. black trash. If you is crazy, be q klcptomaniac and make it pay,'
 F. P. r. tAnd as other FUN SHOP contribu-
 tors twisted iD-
 Where They Were Wed Sheldon; 'I know a couple that went abroad and got married on the highest point of the Alps" \ Browne: That's nothing: I know couple that got married on the spur of the moment,'
 Mrs. Vincent B1umes
 Cause For Anger Fletcher was angry. He had been d bachelor for 45 years.
 He was married last month and
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
New Britain Herald HERALD eUBLIsHlNo cohPANg

issusd Daily t9unday ExceptedD At Assa!d Bldg. e Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

A village is q place where q man who shaved himself misses most Of the gossip.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Entered at the Post Ot!cs a' New Britain
 a Second Class Aan Natter.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Tho Herald is on aale daily In New York at Hotalings Newsstand, Times square: schultz'e EewsstAuds. Entrance Grand Central, l2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Correct this sentence: 50 long as my husband feeds and clothes me-" said she T feel that should take orders. not ho.'
 Copyright 1927. Publishers Syndicat"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

"MotNor. I'll never complain about washing my neck again,'
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

One way to make people read more of q story would be to tell more Of 1t in the headlines
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

BolshcyiSm has fallen so low that it serves only as an alihi for what statesmen in other countries wish to put over.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

to regard the proposed amendment Eith disiavor.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

It's rather difficult to work up q vicious strike when the operators want it more than the miners do.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

The final argument against enter ing the world court is the sign on the door which says to keep out
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
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 MAXSON ExlLdik Jtnnl

send all communications 10 Iuu shop Editor. care Of the New
 Britain Herald. and your letter will lc forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Sabbath observance laws are not blue; the truly blue part is that reading: "SiX days shalt thou la hor."
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

One property America is protect ing astonishingly well in China is good will.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Americanism: Waving the flag when there's no occasion for it to hide some kind Of rasCaIiiy.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

 urtlg1l

The United States has passed Rus sia in the production of fur-bearing animals.
 In justice 10 Russia, however, it must be stated that Whishers didn't count.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

The law gives you 90 days of grace: divorce custom gives you 90 days of Grace. Ethel, Jane, ct al.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Statue: Something made Of stonc to enCourag" memory; statute: something made Of ivory that few try to remember.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

GUBscRIPT1oA RATED Jt.eO | Year.
 31.oo Three Aontha
 7sc. Month.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Weather I'll" weather man says March will be \ month ,!,s"ryirg SlamminG: We hope March catches him a-lon And gives him one fine lamb-inG
 Philosophical A phisognomist says that charac- ter can bo told hy the eyebrows. In that case, what is one to think of tho women who have most of theirs plu"k"d out'
 Legal Attorney General Sargent thinks That lawyers should abstain from drinks.
 Twoull be q most abstomious case II lawyers did not take q case.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

II still works to take a little wine for your stomach's sake. You take d little and the state feeds you free.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Sectionalism is the wild urge to problems you know nothing about
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
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1T he regards a job as q position, ' he probably likes to remain in one position if the boss isn't watching.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

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