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New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
EXPERIMENTING WILD LIFE.

Raymond l.. Ditmars, curator of the Bronx Zoo, says the Mississippi flood has eXterminatcd more wild life than any visitation in the last 100 years. It could not be other wise. The thousands menaced by the flood waters have their own lives to save, and the lives of oth- CT human beings. Theirs is not the duty to look after the welfare of wild life: and even domestic ami mals, for that matter, are left as sacrifices to the onslaught of the onrushing waters.
 Rare species of deer. bear, king snake and other animals will be entirely extinct in the Mississippi valley, Ditmars says, and it is no longer possible to carry out the fed cral plan for preserve for wild life in the valley. Tt is as though 50o.- 900 hunters had gone in and shot everything in sight; not a bit of wild animal life will remain when the waters finally recede.'
 This may be little exaggerated Bird life will return. and bird life is a great part of wild animal life The loss of four-footcd animals over such a wide expanse of terri tory may be deplored but only a part of the animals in tho valley could have been inundated by the flood-the part along the river banks and the valleys flooded by waters flowing through the broken levees. Bad as the flood has been, this does not include all the land in what is commonly termed the Mississippi valley.
 IT, as the curator indicates, the snakes arc all gone, that would classify as the only good done by the flood, this assuming that most of the snakes in that warm region were of the poisonous variety.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
25 Fears Ago Today

Chairman Lindsley of the state today and pronounced two cases of illness smallpox. There are nine other patients whom he did not visit personally. but it is believed the city now has II cases of the dread disease. Dr. Maloncy diagnosed the case of Locust street boy as small poN but another doctor disagreed with him. Dr. I.indsley was called in at the request of the mayor. A strict quarantine is being enforced on five families living on Locust Wallace and Greenwood streets. AL dcrmen Curtis, Wicgand smith and Sheehan met in the mayors olfice and Dr. Clark explained the situ- ing Inspector Turnbull said today that there was no sewer in the af- ilicted district, and this may be somewhat responsible. The conScn- sus of opinion favors the closing of the Monroe and Northcnd schools Dr. T. E.bcn Reeks has several smallpox patients under his care.
 Special services will he held at St. Marks church Sunday, when rector, Rev. Harry l. Bodlcy, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination. He will have been in charge of the local church three years next August.
 Marshal Ira F. Hicks Of the Dec oration day parade has appointed w. II. Eoly'a. W. E. Latham and E. A, .AIprvss as his aids.
 Tn" Sophomorcs Of the high school rendered q reception to the juniors at the school last evening. The event brought forth large at tendance, Including parents and relatives and many alumni, Zahn- letters orchestra furnished music. There was an entertaining display Of shadow pictures, which was un- der the direction O. Joseph An dreWs,
 All the local officers qualified for marksmanShlp medals in 1901. fl vas announced today. They arc Captains r. If. smith and A. H. Griswold. First li"utcnants w. Fl. Sch,uy and w. E. Montague. and Second l.ieut"nants C. NJ. Mycroft and r, l.. Traut.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
HEALTH OF PUPILS

Examination of school pupils with a view to determining their health has in view the correction of serious developments where found, provided parents are willing to em-
 ploy the necessary medical atten-
 ton. It is easy, however. to cause
 unnecessary worry in connection
 In a city like New Britain, where
 there are a large variety of racial characteristics met with in the pub lie schools. it may be illogical to measure all children by the same yardstick. Some races simply run to heavier proportions than others.
 It is little wonder that parents sometimes are in quandary. They are told that their children should tip the scales at a certain poundage at certain ages, and they become worried when their offspring fails 10 meet the requirements. Then they learn that in certain diseases the fat and heavy babies are at disad
 vantage as compared with the tots of lighter weight The child who is termed "anaemc" may get over any one of the army of children's diseases quicker than the heavy weight; yet, the reports invariably give the impression that the heavier and bigger the child, the healthier he is.
 Of course, everybody cannot be his own doctor and come to safe conclusions; but things are not greatly aided by some of the re- ports made about school children.
 Taken as a whole, however, the medical examination of school chil- drcn serves a useful purpose. If person is suffering with some bodily ailment that may take years 10 de vclop, the earlier it is discovered the better. Prevention of serious trou- bles later may be possible if the situation is understood early enough. ! This is a service of great value 10 ! the public.
 And when the matter is gone into , deeper it is found that the reports { of such examinations cannot be {, otherwise than educating to the par 1 cnts. Strange as it may seem, many l parents do not watch the health of 1 their youngsters with an excessive | and it takes medical | report from the school authorities to call attention to a few facts that | may be of value to know.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
position. This, to our mind, is quit

position. This. to our mind, is quite
 beside the point. The unmarried girl
 can gain employment elsewhere, and 1 considering the large number of 1 positions that have been opened up
 to women in the past few gener- l ations, it cannot be said that they | have farcd ill at the hands of so-
 ciety.
 What about the woman in bus mess? Isn't she displacing some man who might very well be maintain ing a wife and family Of course
 she is. Yet nobody stops 10 argue about it; if she can stay in business. well and 'good-in which case she usually sooner or later gets her pie ture in the papers as an example Of womanly ability and pluck.
 One Of the institutions that make Up community life is economic in dependence. We are continually bragging about how we'll off We are; the sum total Of economic independ- ence in a community is very much worth while. II means wealth, hap pluess, satisfaction. A family life that experiences all wants satisfied is one thing: family life that lacks the common luXuries and even mod ern necessities 0. life is species Of community life that doesn't ap- peal to educated people and is one of the bed rocks of poVcrty-as often causing poverty as being the fruit of il. Few women, educated by the state and possessing fair earn ing power. are over-eager to risk lowered standard of life for the sake of matrimony. Talk with the girls, and they all admit to anyone pos sessing their confidence, that they are not in the marriage market 10 marry a poor man, or one who cannot maintain them in good cir cumstanccs. One may feel as strong ly one way or the other as one pleases, but that doesn't change the inClinations of humanity. Many have accepted the only other alternative that of marrying and continuing at work.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
CONTRIBUTED
OUR FLYING FOOL

Contributed | America, America. again we stand and praise For giving us our own LindbcrEh. To him our song We raise, His courage and endeavor, Have won for him his name The same old road by others trod Lead to the goal called fame. Above the clouds and mountains
 nigh,
 Thru, rain and fog and snow. His skillful hand. and purpose high Told him the way to go. His courage and endcavor, Have wo nfor him his nan1o The same old road by others trod Lead to the goal called fame. And when at last on foreign soil, With grace he comes to land France rises up extends to him Her friendly sporting hand. His courage and endeavor. Have won for him his name The same old road by others trod Lead to the goal called fame.
 Adele w. Taylor
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

heah air machine what we buys go to be divided jes' dat way" And did you get angry and sep arate?"
 Yes suh. we shuah did that" And did you divide fifty-f fifty, as agreed upon?"
 Oats jes' what makes me so angry. boss. An An can't figure it out nohow. We tf1d divide jes' like what we says. but it don't seem right" ...... How did you divide?" Well, she kep' de machine an she gave me de air"'
 Julius Tannen Copyright, 1927. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
WELCOME MISSES KEHN

The r. A. F. club entertained at bridge party last night at the home Of Miss Gladys Krum, G2O Stanley street, in honor Of Misses Anna and Esther Echm, who returned recently from Palm Beach. where they spent the winter. Prizes were won by Mrs. II. J. Bcgor Of Hartford and Miss Lillian Larson, Miss Betty Apel- gren delivered the speech of vel come and Miss Alice Marsh rendered piano selections. A buffet lunch was served --..
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

cooler Thursday in north central portion; moderate to fresh shifting. winds becoming westerly.
 Conditions: The low pressure system of the east appears as one large area over the lake region this morning with it's center nearo White River, Ontario 29.0S and a trough extending southwestward to Virginia. Showery and unsettled conditions prevail over the Lake, region east of Michigan. Also over the upper Ohio valley and eastward over the middle Atlantic and New England states. Pressure is high over Nova Scotia. Florida and | Wyoming. Clearing conditions are apparent in the lower Ohio valley and westward into the Mississippi valley, and the plains states. No marked temperature changes wcrc reported.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled showery weather witi< slowly rising temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
What the Friends of Great Poets
 Thought of Their Poetry From the Memoirs of 4. l.. Dubois

Edgar Allan Poe: "Quoth the raven, NevermCre.'
 Friend: For gosh sakes, Edgar, you've had that bird repeat that about nine tin es. Is that all he can say? Why don'tcha have him say, Eye. bye. blackbird.' or somc- thing"
 Longfellow: Here's q little thing I've written that I think is pretty good. It starts: I shot an arrow into the air: It fell 10 earth, l knew not where""
 Friend: "You ought 10 he ashamed Of yourself. Henry, The idea of shooting arrows into the air with no idea of where the might fall. If you kill cat or break a window you cant expect sympathy from me-"
 
 John Keats: Listen to this. Bill. It's the best thing I've ever writ ten: a thing of beauty is a joy forever: it's lovelincss increases: it will never pass into nothingnoSs; but it will keep bower quiet for LIS. and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet breathing"
 Friend: You poor prunc, listen 10 mo! So a thing of beauty is 2 joy forever. is it" Huh. I married a chorus girl. and when you say it's lovclincss increases. you make mo laugh, And quiet breathing? 1Ich. hch,,' She snores so loud you can hear her for a block. Forget the poctics, old ldd.,"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
FactsondEuncies

The ins:allment plan isn't new. You die that way.
 One reason for the divorce evil is that people don't divorce evil.
 Unless human nature has changed old Methuselah probably wrote a mean love letter when he was about S75.
 America is free. And the old Rus sia was free for those who could hide their activities from Govern ment meddlers.
 You can't blame the Mississippi. We all feel that urge to spread our selves in the Spring.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

other states, as seems likely. the before or after conviction, will sim ply be minus licenses to drive. This will work automatically: they can ride in the trolleys or the trains.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
TAKEN TO BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, Conn.,. May , Pl-- John Falbo. 3s, of Norwalk. one of the two men. arrested by Sergeant Frank Virelli of the state police in connection with the killing Of Sal- vatore Gaetano in Middlefield re- gently. is a prisoner in a cell at Bridgeport police headquarters. Fal- bo was brought here from Middle town last night for the purpose of assisting the police in checking up on certain points in the story fs told following his arrest recently.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Observations On He Weather

Washington. May 24.-Forecast for Southern New England: Show CTS this afternoon and tonight. Warmer tonight. Thursday mostly cloudy and warmer. Fresh south east and south, shifting to west winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York Mostly cloudy: probably showers to- night and Thursday. except general ly fair in extreme south portion Thursday: warmer in south portion tonight and on the coast Thursday;
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1 question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington DureaL. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents n 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 answ cred All letters are confidential.-Editor. c. What is the Iron Gate"? A. The name has been given to a mountain passage and obstructed course of the Danube river. between Orsova, in Hungary. and Gladova. in Serbia. The boulder masses inn peding navigation were finally re- moved in 1896, and the river was declared open for navigation on September o7th of that year.
 o. How many women states at torneys are there in the United States?
 A.. A 1925 report of the National Woman's party says that in 1925 there were s women serving as as sistcnt attorney generals in seven states: Alabama. Arkansas, Illinois. Kansas, New York. Oklahoma. Oregon. New York had two.
 Q. What is 'guncottoE"?
 A. A highly explosive compound prepared by the action of nitric and sulfuric acids upon cotton or some other form of cellulose. Military suncotton is a mixture of the most highly nitrated cellulose. It is nearly insoluble in mixture of ether and alcohol. is highly inflam- mable, burns quietly. unless under compression, and leaves little or no ash. It is largely used in naval and military mines and torpedoes.
 Q. Where is the oregon trail"?
 \. IL is an old immigrant trail. about @,o00 miles long, extending from Independence. Missouri, to Oregon City and Fort Vancouver on tho Columbia river.
 Q. How many automobile fa- talities occurred in the United States in 1925?
 4. 19.S2S.
 Q. When did Easter Sunday fall in 1928?
 A. April 1.
 Q. When did President Garfield die and where was he buried?
 A. He died September 19. 1881. and was buried September 26. 1881 at Lake View cemetery, Cleveland. Ohio.
 Q. What is the correct way to use a finger bowl?
 A. Dip the tips Of the fingers in the water one hand at a time.
 Q. Should today and tomorrow be hyphcnated?
 A. No.
 Q. How is time work" figured?
 A. According to the actual num- bcr of hours worked instead of a flat rate for an entire job.
 Q. Is Newfoundland part of the Dominion of Canada?
 \. Newfoundland is Salf-gov- crning Dominion, and is member of the Community of nations form ing the British Commonwealth.
 e. Who played the part of Milly F.rnc. Tom MiX's niece, in "The Riders Of the Purple Sage?
 A. Beatrice Burnham.
 c. What is the address of Ed
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
The Listener
LIFE. Is LIKE. THAT!

Once Ben |. Gordon loved his booz And oft he was picked as could be And then he went and signed tn
 pledge
 Now hes il water B. U. G.!
 Chester B. Johnson When hcfty Annabelle R. Krause Became engaged 10 Noah Gray Folks kidded her till she was wild They called her Noah's A. k. K!
 Marion Hartman Ben A. GlEck's a salesman, From coast 10 coast goes he; His wife says that he is Her travelling B. A. G..
 Ethel J. Houscman. I played cards tho other night With old man Norman F. Dellee: II was quiet game. and yet l often raised old N. F. D.,
 Garter A. Garon The wife Of Archibald G. Erb Won't go out with him, says she If l go on the street with Aou I'm bound to show my A. G. F.. :"
 Il. II. Brcmms
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
.tn Unfair Division

l met Etstus on the highway. He was hHffling along, hands in pock- cts, looking gum.
 Why, Eastus, what's 'he mat ter?' asked. with interest.
 "Nell, jes' dis he began, with out any hesitancy. Me an nah gal We buys one oh desc heah radio sets on fiftyfifty basis. An she says U WA gits angry an separataa. dia
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

King George is slightly indis- posed. so now the Mayor of Chicago can sleep soundly for a few nights.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
The Make lp

Briggs: "What's the matter 2 Aren't you going to kiss me good bye?"
 Mrs. Briggs: No. the neighbors might see us and think we've been fighting again."
 Daniel B. Martin
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Memher Audit Bureau of Circulation

NembeF AuUIt buTtdu " VVCUIdtTUH Tho A. B. (. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and advei- users with . strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics are ba ased upon this audit Thie 'nsures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper d's- tribution figures to both national and local advertSers
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Diseased

Gladys. aged fonr, has a new dress be-sprinkled with pink French knots.
 When asked on Sunday what dress she would like to wear. she answered, The one with the pink pimplcs on it, Mother"
 Mrs. Herbert s. Ncwlls
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

France shouldn't be blamed too severely.
 After all. it's tough to keep on paying for a war you're not using any more!
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
BLUE BIRDS
Cause and Effect

George: Her smile is just like suushinc' Ralph: '1t must be the way your face got rvd when she smiled at you."
 Il. r. MCKim
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Fable: The villager had saved eight thousand dollars. and didn't feel competent to give advice.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
N.mber of tho Associated Press

Tho Associated Press Is exc'usively en- tited to the use for republication oi all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited Tn this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

even life. must be permitted to in terfere with the mania for speed. But it looks dangerously like it.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

"Women fear a worm because it resembles a snake" But they don't fear the one that resembles meal ticket.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
New Britain Herald
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Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Hsrald Bldg. s7 Church Stree,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The only profitable advertising medium In the City Circulation books and press room always open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The Herald is on sale daily In Ne| York at Ho,aIinss Newsstand. Times Square; Schultzs Newssands. Entrance Grand Central. 4ond Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

No peculiar quality is required for success. A long fly is out; wee bit longer one is a home run.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Amercanism: Signing for a car: later signing because there is no place else to so.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Every doctor has one patient who isn't sick enough to be patient, but just sick enough to be an an- nuity.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Such a wonderful nation. Golf links where so many men can play: factories in which so many children can labor.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

It youth it seems so necessary to remember, in later life so necessary to forget.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Said the idea to itself: "I'd like to get into that head. but the darn cd thing is swclled and that means there's no parking space"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Yet thous; nds who don't 'bc- lievc" in Christ may trace all their decent beliefs back through the ages to His teachings.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
Safer and Saner, Folks:

Safer and Saner, Folks! Canoes are tricky things. and will Upset so easily and spill, Why not fun-oes and paddle out Across life's lake with merry shout ?
 The Listener Visitor: You're the office boy, aren't you''
 Office Boy: No I'm the audi tor"
 Visitor: "The auditor" Office Boy: 1ch. have to listen 10 all the boss stale jokes"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The trouble with tho School of Experience is that the diploma be- gins with the words: Here lies
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Entered at the Post Ofice al New Brit ain as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

An experienced wife is one who knows a little praise will make a man work his fool self to death.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

If he wears a size 3 collar, there is seldom time when his wife doesn't want a little something to eat.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Correct this sentence: "1m sor- ry." said the speed cop gently, but must do my duty"
 Copyright. 1927. Publishers
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

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New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
COAL MINE OWNERS
REFUSEPEACEPL
Illinois Operators Decline
Union ProposaI-Make No
New Offer.
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, September 13.-1llinois
coal operators, meeting today, turned
down a peace proposal offered by
miners representatives yesterday and
sent committee of two back to con-
fer with the miners committee. The
operators, however, submitted no
counter.proposal and said the mines
tie-up was no nearer solution than a
week ago.
Terms Of the rejected proposal were
not made public, but it was reported
yesterday that the miners asked the
operators to agree to appointment Of
a commission of two union and two
operaor representatives to thresh out
the entire controversy, reporting not
later than February /, the miners
returning to work in the meantime
under terms of the Jacksonville agree
ment
A committee of nine considered the
miners proposition and submitted a
report to the full committee Of opera
tors today. The operators thereupon
referred the entire negotiation to it's
subscale committee Of two. George
Harrington and H. C. Perry, with in
structions to confer again with the
miners subscale committee composed
of Harry Fishwick and Walter Nesbit.
If the subscale committees, after
meeting again, are unable to find any
new basis for negotiations it was in
dicated today that the conference here
would break up with the situation no
nearer solution than it was when
the miners stopped work last April l.
If some new plan Of settlement is
found the subcommittees will make
reports Immediately to both bodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
Japan TYPHOON KILLS 100 TO LOO
NEAR WHERE WORLDFLYERSW WAIT
Pride of Detroit Reported to Be Safe,
However-Japanese Believe Flight
Will Come to End at Toxic.

the typhoon was the most severe for
decades and that a number of impor-
tant buildings in Nagasaki and Kuma-
moto had been damaged. 1t was be-
lieved that the rice crop on the Is
land Of Kiuchiu had been considerably
damaged.
The plane was not believed to have
been harmed, however, and probably
will hop off for Kasumigaura, near
Toxic, at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning,
arriving probably about 3 pm.
Although there were no further re-
ports regarding the intention of the
planes pilots. Edward F. Schlee and
William S. Brock, to continue their
flight across the Pacific, the general
opinion Of japanese avatiors and for
eigners here was that their trip would
end at Kasumigaura.
The Japanese airmen regard the
proposed flight to the tiny Midway
Islands, 2,4S0 miles over landless ocean
from Toxic, as suicidal. They pointed
out that the islands are of coral sand,
difficult for plane to land on or take
off from, and also called attention to
dispatches from the islands yesterday
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