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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
THE STAGE BATTLE
IN NEW YORK

In condemning the ridiculous po-
lice activity In New York which
caused the producers OF THE Cap
tive" to withdraw their play the
New York Times makes the sugges-
ton that the Actors Equity Associa-
ton is the proper body to censor Off
color plays, and that they could do
it more effectively and with more
justice than the police or the dis
trict attorneys office. The actors
association has been eager to con-
denim improper plays and its objec-
ton to any such productions could
be effectively used in its refusal to
permit its membership to take part
in them, the newspaper holds. AS
practically all actors and actresses
of consequence belong to the asso-
citation. a producer would have a
very hard time to produce a play
which the association opposed, it Is
stated.
In the case of THE Captive" the
result is particularly regrettable. 1t
was a successful play in new genre
and naturally created discussion, es-
pecially as it was a most artistic
portrayal of the subject in hand.
The New York police have now sue
ceeded In eliminating the artistic
play while the pornographic imi-
tators go on in high glee and in all
probability will continue operating.
There is much under the surface
of the withdrawal of THE Captive"
The moving picture people are said
to have had an interest in the show
and did not wish to incur the oppo-
sition of the powers that be in con-
nection with other ventures; hence
they quit fighting for their rights. AS
the author, however, made a new
contract with another producer The
Captive" will again 60 on the
boards: and if Horace 3. Liveright
becomes the new producer the po-
lice, district attorney and all the
other moral officials will have
lovely fight on their hands to better
him in court proceedings. We bet
on Liveright.
AS for the out-and-o out filth PLAYS
which are not in a class with The
Captive"-they no doubt will con-
tinue to get on the boards Just as
long as the public wants them. It
may be that more discrimination
will be shown and common Junk
may find it hard to live; but this
provided the moral police and dis
trict attorneys office do not give
them too much free Advertising
Unfortunately, this is the method be
ing pursued.
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tor Glass OF Virginia, himself one Of
the most learned financial authori-
ties In the Senate, to investigate the
American Bankers Association,
which is charged with having spent
100000 In lobbying for the Hull
amendments. This must be large
sum of money for the bankers-may-
be; also maybe not. At any rate, the
Democrats are in favor of the inves-
tigation and so are some Of the OBJ
streperous Republicans who come
from states where the bankers hold
most Of the farm mortgages. Wheth-
err the investigation takes place will
depend upon the decision Of a COM
mittee. and 1t is possible that the
final decision will be there are other
Investigations of more Importance to
the public.
The bankers were vitality interest
ed In the banking bill; are yet. Those
for and against in the bankers as
ISOLATION were not inclined to lay
low while action was taken. They
had a right to battle for what they
thought they ought to have in the
way OF legislation. The bill affected
their business and only indirectly the
business of the public. depending up
on the nature Of the state laws.
Branch banking has been developed
greatly in such states where 1t Is
permitted and the problem confront
ing the banking fraternity ha. been
more vital than anything they have
faced since the free silver agitation.
They have been justified in being
aroused to the point OF being willing
to send as many delegates as pos
sible to the recent Los Angeles con-
NSItlOu, MutIt utllllLS dCllOu was
taken.
After all, the main expectation Of
the public is that the banks remain
safe and sound. II the McFadden
bill, the Hull amendments and all
the remainder of the contested
points had anything In them to war
rant the assumption that such
soundness would be placed in
jeopardy there would be reason to be
alarmed; but such is not the case.
1t is matter that affects the
method of banking. not It's safety.
The bankers In some states have
been agitated: the public. not at all.
II they want to have another investi-
cation in Congress over 1t let them
have their little party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
A METER ORDINANCE

Chairman Judd at the Common
Council, breaking the tie vote on the
new tangled water meter ordinance
enacted. has added another "tri-
umph" to his collection. This ordi-
nance calls for lessened stair climb
Ing for meter readers; 1t requires
that cellar keys. where the meters
are located, should be somewhere on
the lower part of the premises, even
where families live on the third or
second floors Of dwellings. In such
apartments It is common for each
tenant to have a section OF the cell
lar for his own use, which Is locked,
or in some cases the owner lives on
the top floor and there abide the
keys to the cellar and the meters.
Those who voted for this peculiar
ordinance evidently think fewer
meter readers will be needed in the
future II there is less stair climbing
to be done by the force. But in all
probability in a year from now the
ordinance will have been forgotten.
The gas and electric companies
do not need such rules and regula-
tons; they merely go about getting
the readings, climbing stairs If neces-
sary and saying nothing about it.
But then, there is no Common
Council running them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
HUSBAND FREED ON
WIFE'S ADMISSIONS
Woman Admits Drinking and
Chatting Late With Man

| After hearing an admission by Mrs
Meeker that she had been drinking
| before she arrived at her home, 80
Wilson street, about l o'clock in the
morning on February II, and that
she had been talking on q street
corner to man for about ten min.
utes after alighting from a trolley
car, Judge W. C. Hungerford In po-
lice court this morning discharged
the woman's husband on the charge
Of assault. Attorney Thomas J. Ca
belus. representing Meeker, started
to say that there was just one mat
ter he wished to bring out in con-
nection with the case, but Judge
Hungerford interrupted him to say:
There is nothing to bring out. Dis
charged"
Mrs. Meeker showed marks under
both eyes. caused. she said, by her
husbands punches. She was return
ing from her store, she said, and
man passed her and spoke to her,
requesting information about a wom-
an who is separated from her hus-
band. Mrs. Meeker told him she did
not know anything about the woman.
and after a few minutes, she con-
tinued on her way home. She had
hardly entered the house when her
husband sprang from his bed and
punched her, she said.
Officer Dombrauskas testified that
he saw Mrs. Meeller and man talk
ing for about ten minutes. A little
later the woman complained to him
that her husband had assaulted her.
Her face was covered with blood, the
office testified. Going to their home
to investigate. the officer asked
and he replied affirmatively and said
his reason was that she came home
too late. In reply to Attorney Ca
belus, the officer said he smelled
drink from Mrs. Meeker's breath.
but her husband showed no signs OF
having been drinking,
The case of Thomas j. Crosby.
aged 80. of So Coolidge street. Brook
line, Mass, charged with operating
an automobile while under the infiu-
ence of liquor, was continued until
tomorrow morning. Judge W. +.
Mangan, representing Crosby, said
the case will be contested and may
take some time. He was obliged to
be in Hartford this afternoon, hence
his request for continuance. Prose-
cutting Attorney Woods agreed to the
continuance as he, too. had business
in Hartford.
The charge of theft against David
Morhok, aged 81, of 10 Willow street.
Meriden, was nolled, Prosecuting At
torney Woods telling Judge Hunger
ford there was insufficient evidence
to substantiate the charge. The ar
rest was made by the Meriden au-
thorities on request of the local po-
lice, who received a complaint that
Morhok took SIT from the tenement
of Mrs. Tarbirdian, 49S Main street.
Morhok formerly roomed at her
home and he was visiting there Mon
day. The money was missed on his
departure.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
PROBING THE BANKERS

The McFadden branch banking
bill has been one of those things
which made the public scratch its
collective dome and wonder what it
all is about. Ask any banker, how
ever, and If he happens to have the
time he can talk about It by the
hour.
The Hull amendments We're the
main bone of contention and seem
TO have been desired by most OF the
bankers. These would have prohibit
ed national banks from maintaining
branches In states which did not
sanction branch banking, The bank
ers wanted this safeguard: Congress
has refused to concur with their
wishes Now the bill Is before the
President What he will do about it
will not take long to find out.
Now comes movement by Sena-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
THE ENFIELD DAM

Navigation upon the Connecticut
river between Hartford and Spring
field is important, in theory. Actual
ly the river traffic does not appear
Of sufficient proportions to startle
the cows grazing along the river
banks.
The Northern Connecticut Power
company has aroused much indig-
nation by desiring to build dam at
Enfield, Conn, in such manner as
to eliminate theoretical navigation.
Plans OF the company do not IN
clude provision for system of locks.
The government usually is quite
particular about retaining even
theoretical navigation along the
rivers. Even in the case of the Con-
necticut river above Hartford, where
the stream Is not even now navigable
to boats except those OF the lightest
draught, such navigation should be
maintained. The principle is one that
the government should by all means
continue to maintain. If the power
company wishes to utilize the En-
field location for power purposes it
should be made to construct the
necessary locks. The power COM
panies are not suffering from lack
of money. and their income Is high.
No dam should be built without
adequate locks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
pronounced; all tho chambers

pronounced, all tho cnamD ers OF
commerce, the dinner clubs and 9TH
er organizations where men Of af-
fairs gather are geared up to do
their best When the time comes to
do the supporting. however, 1t often
is found that the traffic managers
OF the various plants. or the officials
having a say as to the economies of
the business, gyrate toward the
method OF transportation offering
the least monetary resistance. In
other words, the law OF economics
begins to hold sway IN spite of the
earlier firm resolutions.
Consider the talk that went for
ward regarding the vast benefits to
be derived from the New England
airmall system. Postmaster Erwin is
not yet through talking about these
benefits: and Governor Trumbull,
our most prominent flyer-at least
running a close race with Senator
Bingham for air honors-is a peren-
NAL enthusiast. The economics OF the
airmail, however, had a devastating
effect upon the poundage trans
ported. For instance, dear reader
how many airmail letters did you
mail within the past month? Par
ticularly airmail letters soaring be-
tween here and New York or to
Boston via the New England airmail
route?
However all these things ought
to be supported. Let's hold a col
lection-no pennies allowed-and
donate the receipts Of said collection
to the interests craving the popular
support.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

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 personal reply. Un-
signed requests cannot be answered.
All letters are con1dential.-Edit
@. Does the Covenant OF the
League of Nations name the place
where permanent headquarters for
the League shall be located?
A. Article Of the Covenant OF
the League of Nations provides:
The Seat of the League is estab-
lished at Geneva. Switzerland"
The Council may at any time de-
eide that the seat of the League
shall be established elsewhere.
@. Has a successful perpetual
motion machine ever been invented?
A No. and it is mechanically i'm
possible.
@. Was Captain Webb killed
trying to go over Niagara Falls?
A. No, he was drowned in an
attempt to swim the whirlpool of
Niagara Falls.
@. How many species Of animals
are there in the world?
A. Scientists have estimated that
there are about 100000.
@. Are the Philippine Islands a
dependency or a territory Of the
United States?
A. A dependency.
G. Is the wife of my brotherin-
law any relation to me?
A. No.
Q. When were postage stamps
first used?
A. The earliest form of postage
stamp was employed in Paris in
1868. Postage stamps as we know
them dates back to 1910 when the
first adhesive stamps came into use
in Great Britain. In the United
States the first stamps were issued
in 1915 by individual postmasters at
their own expense, but these were
superseded in 1S47 by the first gov
eminent issue.
@ Does the wife of a citizen Of
the United States, who lost his
citizenship through conviction in a
court-martial for desertion from the
United States army, also lose her
citizenship?
A. No, her citizenship would not
be affected.
@. What is meant by the PRO
tein" in food? What other sub
stance does the body need for its
proper growth?
A. Protein is fuel for the body
and provides also a certain inpor-
tant element, nitrogen, which In the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
Cheer: Cheer! the Fun Shop Books
Soon Here!

Cheer! Cheer! the Fun Shop Books
Soon Here!
Dear Fun Shopper:
Exactly four weeks from today
March 1S-The Fun Shop Book will
be out! Honest!
The truth is, The Fun Shop took
on the proportions of a department
store Of fun. 1t was a vast piece OF
construction.
Various and sundry difficulties
held us up. When the steel works
was going up a lot OF riviters got
stitches in their sides from laughing.
Then the fellow who was supposed
to catch the hot ones" In a bucket
as they threw them from the forge
he developed a split lip and had to
be shot!
But all that Is over. The printed
book is off the presses-the Jacket,
drawn by French, noted artist, is
being fltted-George H. Doran Com
pany nationally known publishers,
are putting on the final touches, and
nothing can stop The Fun Shop
Book-The Mirth of Nation
from being out on March IS.
In our happiness and in behalf Of
this newspaper we make a special
Offer
Autographed copies will be sent to
all those who Subscribe" at once.
The cost per book is $3.50. There
are 264 pages. profusely illustrated.
II you wish an autographed Fun
Shop Book, therefore, send price ad-
dressed to
Maxson Foxhall Judell, Editor,
The Fun Shop
Do Your Fun Shopping Early!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
SUPPORT VS.. ECONOMICS

Up in staid and solid Boston new
agitation has started. The [. s.
Shipping Board recently allocated
q fleet of vessels to ply between
Boston and sundry southern ports,
instead of plying between New York
and those points. A great victory for
the port of Boston.
Now comes the agitation to pro-
vide sufficient trade to keep the
ships running. New England indus
trials are told that the way TO keep
the ships coming to Boston is to
support" them; and this can only
be done by shipping less goods by
way Of New York.
This business of supporting things
Is peculiar in its manifestations. The
preliminary hullabaloo usually is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

case Of children. is needed fol
growth and to keep the bodies o.
both children and grown persons II
repair. Foods depended on fol
proetin are: Milk, skim milk, cheese
eggs, meat poultry. fish. peas, beans
cowpeas and nuts. Other sub.
stances needed are minerals
starches and sugars, fats, cellulose
A full discussion on the needs sup.
piled by these substances can be
found in the bulletin on Good
Proportions in the Diet" issued by
our Washington Bureau. and OBJ
tainable on request to the Bureau
for five cents in postage stamps.
@. What is the capital OF
Turkey?
A. Angora.
@. Is the United States men,
Der OF the World Court?
A. The United States has ap-
piled for membership with reserva-
tons which are still under con-
sideration by members Of the World
Court.
@. Is Mussolini married?
A. He married Signora Rachele
Guidi. They have three children.
@ What was the total attend
ance at football games in the United
States in 1926?
A. The estimated total was
100000.
@. What was the charge against
Fall and Doheny in the government
suit. How was it decided?
A. The suit OF the United States
against former Secretary Of the In
terror Albert B. Fall and Edward L.
Doheny was brought on criminal
charge Of conspiracy to defraud the
government in connection with GER
tain leases OF Naval Reserve Oil
properties In California. 1t was
charged that Doheny gave or loaned
to Fall the sum of 100000 which
constituted a bride. Civil suits have
also been brought to cancel the
leases on the ground that they were
illegal and those suits the govern
iiiSAt lioo WIN LII lilO u
case the Jury returned verdict Of
mot guilty" December 16, 1926.
@. On what date did the Sunday
Immediately preceding Easter come
in 1900?
A. April s.
@. Who were the Hellenes?
A. The name Hellas means
Greek" and the Hellenes were the
ancient Greeks.
@. Is enclose" or Enclose"
correct?
A Both, meaning to Insert, are
correct.
Q. Which states produce the
greatest amount OF corn and wheat?
A. The great corn producing
states are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska, Missouri and Indiana.
The chief wheat growing states are
North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota,
Nebraska and South Dakota.
@. What was the name OF the
aviation field at Sacramento, Cali
fornia during the World ware
A. Mather Field.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

alderman william H. Judd.
presiding officer OF the Council,
ruled Johnson's question out of or
der" Thus ran sentence in the
news report. Thus parliamentary law
is Interpreted. II the question had
been one not deemed Objectionable
on general principles If 1t had not
been too pertinent, too inquisitive-
there probably would have been no
necessity to interpret parliamentary
law in this manner. However, as
Alderman johnson added. what isn't
answered at one meeting might be
found less parliamentary at the
next,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
SWIMMERS TO COMPETE

New Haven, Feb. IS Pl-Eleven
preparatory and high schools in
Connecticut and surrounding states
viii send some of the best scholastic
swimmers in the country into the
waters Of the Yale tank tomorrow
afternoon and evening in the inter
scholastic swimming championships.
Roxhury. Culver. Tome, Country
Dal All-Hollows, New Haven High,
Crosby High, De Witt Clinton. Nor
wood High and Newton High will
be represented.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
Concert on April 7
By Bach Male Chorus

The Bach Male chorus, consisting
Of singers from all the Lutheran
churches In the city and directed by
Prof. Per OLSON. organist of the
First Lutheran church, will give a
concert at the latter edifce on April
Z, it was announced today.
Carl Hansen Of New Britain. who
is studying music at the Yale Music
school, and a violinist Of high
calibre, will be a soloist. 1t is also
planned to engage a soprano or con-
tralto soloist to contribute songs.
The Bach Male chorus was formed
recently by Prof. OLSON and its first
public appearance was last Sunday
in connection with the Wennerberg
chorus. Walter Falk, 20 Henry
street, is the manager of the organi-
cation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
NA MES

NAMES
CAS- it reached THE FUN SHOP
Joke Factory
Little Girl: Yes, sir, my name is
Lola, and these are my sisters, Lila
and Leila"
Old Gentleman: "Ah, I see you
have alliterate parents"
H. V. Z.
(And as other FUN SHOP con-
tributore fumbled with it,
WHAT THEY WERE
Paneho Phipps: When was In
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Porto Rico I was introduced to the
daughters of general"
Charles Corwin: What are their
names?"
Panoho: Yuma, VOLTA and Ye-
mia"
Charles: "Oh, I see. A lotta Us
ones "
Il. e. Lindstrom
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
EDWARD MEEHAN RECOVERING

At New Britain General hospital
today it was stated that Edward
Meehan of Garden street. who was
run down by an automobile at the
corner of Hart and Lincoln streets
Wednesday evening, is resting easily.
The injury to his knee is not consid-
cred serious, although 1t is quite
painful.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Time to Make Fence, Folks!
Let's copy the farmers, Folks, this
time of year,
And fix up our fences; on posts Of
good cheer
Tighten the wires OF humor and
mirth
To keep out the grouches that roam
through the earth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
SHE MISUNDERSTOOD

SHE MISUNDERSTOOD
A boatload of Immigrants had just
landed from Germany.
The clerk on Ellis Island was put
ting them all through the usual
routine questions necessary before
they are permitted to leave the is
land.
Under the heading Name" there
happened to be two questions. one
calling for the marriage name and
the other for the maiden name.
With pencil in hand the clerk asked
a flaxon- haired. red-faced woman,
What is your marriage name?'
Anna Marie Katinka Kraus."
The clerk jotted that down and
then continued, without repeating
the word name: And maiden?"
The woman replied, innocently:
Made in Germany"
Mother R.
Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
Forbidden.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Membes Audit Bureau Of Circulation
rhe a B. c. 10 . national organisation
which furnishes newspapers and adver.
tisere with . strictly honest analysis Of
r,rculation Our circulation statistics
.rs hased upon this audit. This ,nsures
protection aEainrt fraud in newspapeI
distribution figu, 60 to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Amerlcanism: Attending a show;
getting nice. superior feeling by
panning it
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Among the things you can learn
by mail is that 1t doesn't pay to deal
with people who have no rating.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

The brain was made to think with.
but the pocketbook forms most of
the opinions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18
TELEPHONE GALA
Dusinsas Onios 80. Is
Editorial Rooms 80. 80

rhs only profitable advertising medium
n The CITY Circulation oooks and press
room alvays open to advertissrh
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Dear Mr.. Judell:
This is a rather painful subject
for me.
I lost my left leg as a child, but
few people know it. I wear an eX-
tremely efficient and lifelike artif-
cial limb, and l have grown quite
skillful at walking with it.
1t was a question whether ! should
tell Dick about it ] was frantically
in love with him, and I was afraid
it would make a difference. 1t was
weak in me, ! know, but l kept the
fact hidden.
Just before our wedding day, Dick
said, "Helen, I've got something TO
tell you. l should have told you be-
fore. but I was afraid you'd reject
me If you knew it. I have one arti-
fetal leg"
Radiating Mongrels :!
THAT WAS SURE MY LUCKY
DAY.
Mrs, p. Y l..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-18

Civilization doesn't seem such a
wonderful success when you sit
alongside some chap who pats his
foot in time with the orchestra