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New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
GLADSTONE'S VICTORY

Viscount Gladstone, son of the famous premier of Great Britain. who among other things called Cap- tain Peter Wright, author of a book pretending to recount some of the follies of the ninetles among Eng lands topmost families, a liar" has been vindicated. So that's that. The verdict of the court in Captaln Wright's libel suit was about as ex- pected.
 The writers of the books who have been busy detailing the gossip of two continents may have some facts at their disposal: but in the nature of such things, they are ant to eNaggerate and mistake fiction Tor fact. Great men and women have not been free from the petty weak nesses of mankind, but to take up unsubstantiated rumors and deal them out as smart biography is transgressing the line of common decency The British court in effect has ruled that it is perfectly proper to stigmatize such writers with the proper word, and to do so publicly and with emphasis
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
NOW THE NEED FOR CURBING AIRAfEN

An airman transgressing the law by flying low over a city has . cer- tain advantage, as was illustrated in New Britain yesterday. The police snow he Is breaking the law. they are watching him doing 1t, but noth- ing can be done about It at the mo- ment, If his identity is not known. as was the case here, the difficult ties are even greater. The result Is the airman can make a nuisance of himself and menace the public well fare to his hearts content, blandly laugh at the irritated police looking at him, possibly through field glasses at headquarters, and whirr away when he tires of making folk afraid of their lives.
 It Is to be hoped that by tho time this sees print the Identity of the aviator has been established and prosecution begun. There is need for setting an example. Irresponsible aviators may be something new upon the Armament. and there is quite evident need of discouraging the practice before other sky pilots think of becoming too bold.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
A JUDICIAL SPANKING

The Michigan judge who sen- fenced several youths to Jail. but with the alternative of freedom fol- lowing flogging, naturally attract ed much attention. If publicity was what he wanted, he got 1t. There are many able observers of the needs of the times who believe that flogging has It's place in Jurisprudence, but there are none who regard 1t as punishment for petty misdemeanors. The case In Michigan was one where the youths were convicted of having been in bad company, which no doubt was a proper opportunity for parental discipline of the kind ad- ministered. The less obnoxious man. her of going about it, however, would have been to apply the razor strop In the privacy of the parents homes-where perhaps a better job would have been performed-than in open court in the presence of POO witnesses. That made of the incident too much of public show.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
HAYERHILL FACES LOSS
 OF ANOTHER BIG SHOP
Fred B. Heath and Company Ftle Voluntary Petition in
 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy

HaverhilI, Mass, Feb. 1 (UP)- This city faces the loss of another of the shoe industries that made 1t famous.
 Fred B. Heath and company, shoe manufacturers, announced today they had filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy. listing liabilities of $35O.OO0 and s40o,oo0 and assets of s10.000.
 The largest creditor of the firm. which employs 400 hands, was said to be Boston leather dealer with a $110,000 claim. There were about 200 creditors. attorneys for the conn., pany said.
 Recently employees of the com pany, sensing the seriousness of it's financial situation. offered to turn back one-half of their wages for ono month. As the weekly payroll was about s12,OOo. this would have pro- vided total of some $240Oo.
 Company officials stated, however. that this plan did not meet with the approval of creditors, making 1t necessary to file the bankruptcy pe- tition.
 Within month. Haverhill has lost two other shoe plants. The B. F.. Cole company moved to Lynn and the Moss Seaman company to New buryport.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
THE WRONG BOTTLE

For the second time within ap- proximately week first page item referred to the drinking of a dls- infectant by mistake, with the conse- quent death of the person who fail- ed to read the label on the bottle. Considering the amount of family medicine bottles usually on the shelves in every home such accidents are rare indeed, much more so than fatalities resulting from leaving gas jets open or accidentally turning them on. The winter, in fact, has been remarkably prolific of disasters from Illuminating gas. Caution, like almost everything else, begins in the home.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

cease running in New York city?
 A. July %, 1917 when they were taken off tho Madison and Chambers street line.
 0. Is 1t better to use an electric iron or a gas heated iron to marcel hair?
 A. Opinion Is divided. Some hair dreesers use gas and others use electricity. Gas irons are ordinarily hotter than electric irons and put in a more permanent cury. but too much heat is not good for the hair. The electric iron is probably better for home use.
 Q. Who was the leading woman in the photoplay "The Blackbird"?
 A. Renee Adoree. .
 0. Can a person coming from England or Scotland live in Canada few months and enter the United States as a Canadian?
 A. Residence in Canada does not enable one coming from Scotland or England to enter the United States as a Canadian. He is subject to the quota law and to all other immigra- ton laws, rules and regulations. He must reside for least two years in the Dominion of Canada before applying for admission into this country as Canadian.
 0. What is the meaning of the college terms prom, "co-ed" and "sub-deb"?
 A. A college prom Is a college dance. A coed Is girl student in a co-educational institution-col- lege or university where both men and women attend. A sub-deb is a girl about IT years Of age who has not made her formal appearance in society. A girl usually Is chased as a sub-deb the season before she makes her debut.
 0. What Is "torsion balance?
 A. An instrument for measuring very minute forces, consisting of a filament of wire on which hangs a arm. to the end of which the force Is applied. The force is ascertained by measuring the angle which the arm turns before the resisting force of torsion brings 1t to rest, according to the law that the angle of twist is proportional to the twisting motion of the force.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
THE EATING CHAMPIONSHIP

This business of setting up a new record as a gourmandizer Is entirely too contagious for the health of such sundry persons seeking public &C., claim through some such ridiculous feat.
 We have had stories of the cham pion oyster eater the champion clam eater. the champion coffee drinker, and now the champion orange eater.
 This desire to hang up a new record' ought 10 end somewhere. The foolish persons who have par tlcipated in them may say never again." but as P. T. Barnum ever said, there is always a new fool to take the place of a reformed one.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
STAGE CENSORSHIP

When the theatrical magnates In New York City become alarmed" at the number of indecent and salaci- ous plays that certain dollar-chas- ing producers threaten to bring to Broadway. and when the more re- sponsible magnates meet to resolute about the threatened inundation, some improvement may be looked for-at least, for awhile.
 Either the theatrical people will be forced to clean up their own doorsteps or the state, through a censorship law will do it for them. This threat probably is Of more po- tent influence than the threatened inundation of more risque plays.
 Censorship by law is at best a clumsy way to deal with 6 situation. The opportunities for polltical-mind- ou CCllSOlS u 1uhStiOli, AOA 10 hoA otiSS of stagecraft to sit enthroned, for tho deleting of lines for political reasons and on account of the politi- cal influence of various groups, the possibilities for bad judgment to cripple many an artistic production, and the bungling that is quite likely to be the rule-these things far out weigh tho possible good that might be achieved.
 This species of censorship, threat ened in . bill before the New York legislature, Is having the effect of a big stick which is bringing the pro- ducers to their senses. If the result Is voluntary censorship among the producers, with some method to prevent the dollar chasers from breaking the rules when the urge to make a financial cleanup becomes too much to resist, the stage will ex- perience much-needed fumigation.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
necessary money If this req

necessary money. If this really eventuates 1t Is not too much to ex- pect that the most important busi- ness section of Plainyille will de- velop beyond the railroad tracks, which, unless memory fails, Is con- trary to what was the prevailing eX- pectation years ago.
 New Britain looks with favor upon the development of Plainville in this manner. The town to New Britain is like suburban neighbor. only short trolley ride from our Center, and for all practical purposes is con- sidered . part of the hardware city. There Is no rivalry between them: when Plainville progresses in this manner 1t feels quite tho same as when New Britain progresses The progressive citizens of Plainville are to be congratulated upon the faith they are showing in their communi- ty.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
25 Fears Ago Today

The attention of sanitory Inspec- tor Andrew Turnbull has been called to the peddlers of fruits and vege- tables who wrap up their stock in old blankets and germ bearing bags. The inspector held up one of these peddlers' on the street today and told him he would have to find some other method of keeping his stock from freezing. Mir. Turnbull told the peddler that 1t was tricks like this which paved the way for smallpox.
 New Britain Is not contributing very generously 10 the Mckinley memorial fund. Mayor Bassett ap- pointed E. N. Stanley and w. E. Atwood treasurers to receive the subscriptions, but they have not been overworked. Mr. Stanley said today that he had not received a single subscription as yet.
 Chief and Mrs. Rawlings enter tained a party of friends at whist last evening at their home on Elm mons Place. There were four tables, which were kept occupied during the evening. The prizes were won by City Clerk Thompson and Mrs. Charles Mckirdy; they were tied for the grand prize and cut cards for it.
 Overseer Henry Tyler and Lady Assistant Mary Hart were installed by Plainville Grange last evening.
 The Ideal Whist club will meet with Mrs. George Eaton tomorrow afternoon.
 Dr. A. B. Johnson has contributed a building lot at Maple Hill to the A. O. II. fair. There was a large crowd of dancers at the fair last evening, when the grand ball was held.
 G. w. Traut was reelected treas urer of the Traut & Hine Mfg. Go. at it's annual meeting yesterday
 The D. c. Judd Co., has elected r. II. Johnston secretary and w. l.. Hatch treasurer. Charles r. Glover and w. E. Atwood are on the board of directors.
 Amid the tuneful melodies of music's golden tongue, the perfume of many flowers, and the merry laugh of youth and fashion. the New Britain Club held Its most success full annual reception in it's luXuri- antly furnished parlors in the Russ- win building last evening. Senator Sloper's greenhouse gave up it's best plants and blossoms for the decorations. President Sloper was assisted in receiving by Vlce-Presl- dents w. L. Humason and c. J. Parker.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
PLAINVILLE'S PROGRESS

A "trip to Plainville" being one of the most popular of automotive diversions hereabouts, especially during those seasons of the year when most of the family chariots are not in cold storage, New Britain ties naturally are greatly interested in tho development of the neigh boring town. Consequently, upon gasolining down the main street they come to the sight of large new business block being erected ''on the other side Of the tracks," they are bound to sit erect behind the steering wheel and take due notice, saying to themselves that Plainville certainly gives evidence of growing"
 Such a feeling engendered in the breasts of transients is good adver- Using for the town, perhaps better than big signboard chronicling the present and potential greatness of the community. Seeing is believing, 1t is said, and when a large building operation is under way on one side of the main streets theorizing about possibilities gives way to contem- plation of the actualities.
 Inquiry in Plainville elicits the in- formation that another important business block is liable to go up" across from the present pile being erected. Capitalists in the town are not only born optimists, but they are willing to back their ideas with the
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
Special Offer
 To Victims of Indigestion
Axelrod's Pharmacy Says Pleasant to Take, Elixir Must Help Poor Distress ed Stomachs or Money Gladly Refunded.

You can be so distressed with gas and fullness from poor digestion or dyspepsia that you think your heart is going to stop beating.
 Your stomach may be so distend- ed that your breathing Is short and gaspy.
 You are dizzy and pray for quick relief-what's to be done.
 Just one tablespoonful of Dare's Mentha Pepsin and speedily the gas disappears, the pressing on the heart ceases and you can breathe deep and naturally.
 Oh! What blessed relief: but why not get rid of such attacks alto- gether? Why have theL. at all?
 Especially when Axelrod's Phar- macy or any druggist anywhere guarantees Dare's Mentha Pepsin. pleasant elixir, to help you or money back.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

good turn deserves anothsr!"
 Edna Bielitx.
 On the Beach Hanson: What did Albert say when he first saw Theresa's bow legs7"
 Phelps: Hoops. my dear!"
 Margaret SanderR
 Her Little Joke My new boy-friend Is . doctor" said Jessie. ..... "Is he . specialist7" asked Jean. Yep" returned Jessie. "but he doesn't specialize in eyes or teeth. He's expert on the nose and he's good in his field" "Scenter-neld. I guess" laughed Jean.
 Albert Carroll. Copyright 1927. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ 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. Un. signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confldential.-Ed 0. From what is the name | Outward" derived? A. From warden" Ca guard) and "deor" (door). The words are Anglo Saxon and mean door-keeper. c. What is the value of safety pins manufactured annually In the United States?
 A. The latest figures available are for 1923 and were s2,44S,746.
 c. What are imitation diamonds made of?
 A. Glass that contains great deal of lead; sometimes as much as fifty per cent lead oxide is used.
 Q. What is the length of the Simplon tunnel?
 A. 12.5 miles.
 0. How did the phrase "not worth a tinker's dam" originate?
 A. A tinker'e dam Is a ledge or wall of mud or dough enclosing a space which plumber desires to coat with solder and 1t is worthless after 1t has once been used. Hence to say a thing is not worth a tinker's dam is to signify 1t Is worthless
 c. Will the amount of sunlight that will fall upon the earth this year be more or less than last year?
 A. Scientists in the United States weather bureau and the United States naval observatory de- clare that 1t Is impossible to pre- dict-in the present state of scien- tific knowledse-the amount of sum- light that will be experienced in the coming year. or for any appreciable time in advance. A good deal of scientific observation has been per formed by the U. s. astro-physical observatory, and variations in the amount of heat received from the sun have been noted, but there are no sufficient data available for re- liable predictions of the future. The variations in the quantities ob- served seem to have some definite connection with the occurrence of sun spots and prognostications are being made in various quarters, based upon the storage of heat in large bodies of water. but so far these have not attained general scientific recognition. Q. What does dolce far nieno" mean
 A. Sweet idleness. c. Was there ever such an animal as dragon? A. No. these were mythical creatures.
 Q. Whae-is the meaning of the name Julia.
 A. It Is from the Latin and means 'soft-haired". Q. When did the last horse cars
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
CAROLS REINSTATEMENT
Plans For Bringing Runanian Prince Back Into Good Standing Have Struck 8 Snag.

Bucharest. Rumania, Feb. P- The movement for the reinstatement of Prince Carol as crown prince of Rumania appears to have struck a snag. In any case it is not progress ing as fast as its promoters desire. and the government still refuses to admit that tho que estion Is being con- sidered.
 The action of the executive com mittee of the national peasants party formally suggesting that the crown council consider the question of the succession to the Rumanian throne, was referred to in the cham Der of deputies yesterday, when Premier Averesco seized the occasion to state that the succession to the throne was settled by the act of January last year, and that nothing new had arisen since 10 justify q change in the act.
 (This act recognized Carols re- nunciatioa of his throne rights, ap- pointed his son, Prince Michael, as crown prince and named three mem- bers of a regency to supervise the government should King Ferdinand die before Michael is IS years of age).
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
THIS BARY TALKi

THIS BABY TALK! Overheard by Lester E. Moss)
 I Oooopsy daisy my oh my Dweat big nanny mussen cwyl Hazzum dottum pain in gizzers? Mussen eatum mammals scissors! II Mammals ittie lover-jane! Eatum toes wifi might and main! Tut 1t out! Go nassy fing! Tetchum toe-main poisoningl
 III Nassy wassy paddy boy Suckem varnish offem toy! Varnish makum siclsy-wick! Takum tastor oil twick! Mummy's honey puddeny pie! Mustn't pokem dadda's eye! Makum. dadda cranky-wanky! Ouchy-ouchy. Spanky-spanky!
 V Honey hunny ummy-yum! Diddum hurty ltty fun? Pokum pussums makum yell! Mamma tissum nakum well!
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
FRAT RECOGNIZES 18th.

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 4.-tF- Delta Mu fraternity of Clark univer- sity caused to be written into it's con- stitution today an amendment urging the observance of the volstead act upon its members. The act of amendment reads:
 livery member of the frat Is ex- pected to obey the Volstead act"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

A man proud of his common sense is just proud of the contrast afforded by memory Of his former follies.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
OLD VETERAN DIES

Albuquerque, N. M,, Feb. 4.-tP>- F. s. Stovcr, 90, native of Rockland, Maine, captain In the union army in the Civil war and first president of the University of New Mexico, Is dead at his home here.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Dear Mir. Judell:
 Joan is a stunning brunette. I flattered myself that I was get ting along pretty well In my cam paign for her affections. I figured it was about time for me to get on friendly terms with her family. So when her little brother stood and looked fixedly at me while I was waiting for her to come down. I said. well. Jimmy, what Is it?" 'Let me look at your hair, will you?" he asked.
 "Why" I inquired astonished. "Well, Joan says the only reason she goes with you is because you're lousy with money"
 Sweltering spaniels!
 THAT'S why I prefer blondes "!
 Il. A. Reich.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Americanism: Buying books to get culture; giving up because the books are so dull.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Government in Europe spends mill lions to support poor people who can't work; ours spends millions to support poor laws they cant work.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Masnhsr Audit Bureau of Circulation. Fhs 4. B. O. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and advsr- tisers with . strictly honest analysis of circulation Our circulation statistics are bassd upon this audit Thi. insures protection again,. fraud in newspaper distribution fisu-es to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
BLONDES OR RRUNETTES! The Great Adventure

Dear M. r. J.:
 Eleanor is the pure Nordic type liCht-haired. blue-eyed and fair skinned. And a beauty, Maxson, If there ever was one!
 I had looked forward to an eve ming with her with pleasant anticipa- tions.
 I suggested movie. She agreed, adding, Lets take Robbie along." Robbie is her little brother We went to see a western picture. because Robbie didn't like any other kind. We sat down In front where Robbie could see.
 And Eleanor placed Robbie in a seat between us.
 Huh-uh NO! Not this guy! That's why I PRFER BRU- NETTES!
 nora Pioord
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

We are an idealistIc people and stand by any administration under which times are good.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
An Answer Worthy of m Older
 Person

My older sister was trying to help my younger brother with his physi- clogy lesson.
 Willie" she asked, "how many bones have you in your body?" 'I don't know" answered Willie, T just ate can of sardines."
 H. Mckinley Benedict.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

And to think that producers once examined chorus applicants private ly to see if they were qualified.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

If you feet rotten in the morn- ing. but develop pep as the day ad vances, you are living on your nerves.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Queen Marie thinks should could sell fairy tales In America. She must have read the political platforms.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
,JIIst1Cci

Prisoner No. 126: "If ever get out of her I'm going to kill that dis trict attorney"
 Prisoner No. 62S: "Bosh! He on- ly did his duty I'm going to kill my lawyer"
 --F R Mathis
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Correct this sentence: "The fine thing about America" said he, lis that rich and poor are equal before the law"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

All of the rival Chinese govern ments are luck, at that. Uncle Sam hasn't recognized a single one of late,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Very well: arbltrate. The oil wells aren't actually worth what the other method would cost.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

People laughed at old-fashioned calf love, but at least 1t wasn't all bull.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
TELEPHONE CALL9 pusinsse Offics .... e3S Editorial Rooms ... S2S

The suly profitable advertising medium ln the City. Circulation booke and pres room alWays open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

The trouble seems to be that there isn't room in driver for both horse sense and white mule.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
H.mser of the Ay,oc,ated Press.

Member of the Associated Press- The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication oi all nsws credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

It's a queer language, and the worst kind of backseat driving con- sists in picking hubby's office help.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

Now "a perfect thirty-six" refers to the number of layers in her make up.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

The Herald is on sale daily in New York st HotAlings Newsstand. Times ouuars; Bchultz's Eewsstands, Entrance Grsnd Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
We're For Those Hardy Blooms.

We're For Those Hardy Blooms,
 Folks! Can't hope for sunflowers we know With temperatures of ten below" But fun-fowers from the seed of jokes
 Will grow in any climate. Folks!
 You Are Excuseds Prof. Scott (disgusted with the poor recitations): Some class, I must say!" Dorothy: "Oh. thank you sire
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

As to the baseball situation, there are few professions in which inves- tigation would clear everybody.