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New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
DEFECTIVE LIGHTS

T. is agreeable 10 contemplate that the police department, in its crusade os education relative 10 the proper way 10 operate automobiles, has no intention of meting out sum- mary justice 10 all delinquents found upon the highways at this time, but that the fines will come for even the minor miraculous later on, per haps in about a week.
 This is justice as it should be. It has been a notorious fact that the minor motor laws have been riolat- ed so abundantly that it became well nigh a custom. X sudden en- forcement of the laws naturally causes many well-meaning though ;hough,less autoi6ts 10 set caught in the police net.
 The crusade will serve the excel lent purpose Of warning our army Of motorists 10 be prepared not to get caught again. And after the pc riod Of education is over, @ good plan will be 10 continue the police surveillance, so that accidents may be loss
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
PRISON ESCAPES

How prisoners in pcnitcntiarics get tools with which to saw their way 10 freedom, or obtain. as sometimes happens, guns to shoot their way to liberty after they have penetrated problems that all Hcll-mcaning pcni- tentiary wardcns are confronted with.
 Such things do not happen by clairvoyance; there is no IIindoo mystery attached to them; nor are they at all like the famed Chinese puzzles. They happen becansc some body from the outeidc brings them the tools and the guns; and it has frequently happened in the past that the prison guards have helped for a consideration.
 This is not saying, Of course. that any Of the prison guards at Weth- crsfeli had 2 hand in the most re cent attempted outbreak at that in stitution But Warden Scott knows or suspects as well as observers elsewhere that aid was brought to James Napoleon Bonapartc O'Ma- hony, and that some guard may have had q hand in the process. of course, the prisoner who was brought back won't talk. II" hopes for better luck next time.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
THE DEADLY CROSSING

As long as there are railroad grade crossings along the main high ways there will be opportunities for grewsome tragedies: but as long as the grade crossings are left un- guarded after II D. Tn. the oppor- tunities for disaster will be far greater.
 Again 1t has transpired in this vi cinity that after a grade crossing tender called if a day and went home for the night q tragedy occur red.
 Judging entirely by the number Of accidents that occur after 1 D. m. it would seem the part Of wisdom 10 guard crossings after that hour Where once there was little travel in private vehicles at that hour, there now are thousands of persons re- turning home no sooner.
 The tragedy at the Ncwington crossing was the result of an un- beatable bination for trouble. When freight train passes it is frequently impossible for a driver 10 determine whether q train is ap- preaching in the opposite direction. The only safe plan is 10 wait until the freight train has passed a com- fortable distance down the tracks, yielding a reasonable view down the other track
 At the latest Newington tragedy the engineer lh not see the auto mobile until it vas struck, and the auto driver did not see the train. The reason they did not see each other was because the freight train intervened and there was no guard at the crossing whose duty 1t would have been to warn the autoist
 The anlyeis simmers down 10 The need for crossing tenders after II ?. m. al al important highway death tr,. E.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
THE SCHOOL SITUATION
 i\ NEW BRITAIN

The Board or Education has done well in having printed T detailed analysis of the school plant in New Britain, in which details of the progress made is duly tabulatcd and possible plans for th" future mad" known
 When il is realized that $l.521,- hoo has been expended as capital ouuay during I926-27 for th" con s,ructiou Of new schools, the impor- tancc Of this branch Of civic en- deavor becomes self-cvid"nt Tho public mind docs not retain figures with startling c"lority: th" school committee. realizing the V1lu" of public pride In inc schoo and the necessity for public approval. has seen fit 10 publish all the figures in
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

velopment is so great that it is more of a handicap than an asset to l them as boxers. The muscles of a | prize fighter are much more smooth and flexible than those Of wrestler or strong man and are not so large and cumbersome. Q. What is the American record for running horse on a one mile circular track. in competition? A. One minute 35 and two-fifths seconds, made by Cherrie Pie. carry ing l13 pounds at Belmont Park, New York, September 3. 1923. Q. What nationality were the parents Of Nita Naldio
 A. Nita Naldi was born in New York city of Italian and Irish par entage.
 Q. What was the score of the MichiganNavy football game in 1926?
 A. Navy 10. Michigan q.
 Q. Who won the recent type writer speed contest? How is il conducted?
 A. George Hossheld won the contest at Carnegie Hall, New York city using an Underwood machine. II lasted for one hour. The rule of the contest is that the number of words written. less ten words for each error. is divided by the num- her Of minutes 10 give the average speed per minute. Mr. Hosstield made c9 errors thereby losing 2g0 words. The contest is open to all Mr. J. \. Kimball. International Typewriting Contest Manager, l50 Nassau street. New York city can give information about future con- tests.
 Q. How many pennies were minted by the L. l.. government in 1892?
 A. The number was 7.ll6o.0oO and the value s7l.600.
 Q. How was the term mascot derived?
 4. The meaning of the word is person, animal or thing thought to bring good luck. IT is derived from the French "mascotte" mean ing "witchcraft'.
 Q. What does H2O stand for?
 A. Water. which contains two parts Of hydrogen 10 one Of oxygen.
 c. Who was the first white settler on Manhattan Island?
 A. Peter Minuit bought Man haitian from the Indians in 1926. The first white settler was Adrian Block. who built four trading houses on the present site Of 4l Broadway. New York city, in 1913.
 c. Why does sound carry farther on water than on land'
 A. Water is more homoge medium and a better conductor Of sound than air.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

leans has returned to New Britain after being feted by many cities and having been given flattering idea of southern hospitality.
 Local packers say that Hartford masons have no complaint over the plan to found q home for aged and infirm bhcklaysrs. A man holding many patents has agreed to deed them to the home. The incorpora- tors of the new movement include Roy x. Buell. and Walter kingsbury Of this city.
 4 big Panhard automobile coming from New Haven ran into the swamp near Towers brickyard last night and the occupants made them selves as comfortable as possible until morning. when they ran across country to the Berlin station and left their mobile in the swamp.
 President Halloran Of the Clerks union said today that the union had nothing to do with the movement to close the stores all day Thanksgiv- ing. He said that the clerks ap- preciated the fact that the day was one Of the best in the year for busi- ness and Were willing to work al their employers disposal, The stores closed at noon.
 Some boys built a bonfire near the barn on Charles Johnson's estate on Jubilee street this morning and the barn caught fire. It contained some hay and furniture and was half burned up. Fire Marshal Trumbull made an investigation but was un- able to find out the names Of the boys.
 At the Tabs meeting yesterday two plans made by W. H. Caldwell and calling for the extension of their building out toward Lafayette street were considered Both plans called for gymnasium. James O'Brien presented the prizes recent ly won by the drum corps in Mid dletown. There will be debate and literary entertainment Thursday evening. the question being the con- solidation Of town and city govern ments. Joseph Halloran and Harry Miner will take the affirmative and r. r. O'day and William O'Brien will speak for the negative.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
25 Fears Ago Today

Leroy NJ. rowlos has h""u namcl special protector of fish and game in New Britain.
 Representative Cooper said today that h" has heard of no bills which are to b" introduced into the com ing session of tn" assembly, The About Town Man" is informed that Mir. Cooper is to be honorcd with q membership on. and perhaps the chairmanship Of one Of the impor- tant committees. Being T lawyer. R. oprescntativc Cooper has d pres tigo no Nev Rritain asscmblyman has enjoyed. c. J. Parker was once chairman Of in. house committee on railroads, M r. Webster on rail roads. and ". r.. Atwood on banks
 The party Of hardware men who attended the convention in New Or
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
AFTER THE HOLIDAY

The chief feeling after Thanks giving is one Of having had an ample sufiiciency; at least that is the case in the majority Of cases. There may be minority who ate little more than they usually do especially if they happen to belong to the ever growing class bent upon reducing weight-but it is safe 10 say that the majority Of us had enough to eat for two ordinary days though that isn't saying We didn't tackle the breakfast rolls this morn ing with customary zeal.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question Of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washingt on, p. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests carf- not be answered. All letters are con- fdential.--Editor.
 Q. What is the record attendance at baseball game? X. The largest number of per sons to witness q baseball game was 12,000 at tho opening game of the 1927 season at the Yankee Stadium, New York city. April 12, 1927.
 Q. What proportion of promi- neut persons in the L. s. are college graduates?
 A. Out O. o4o7S persons whose biographies appear in Who's Who in America. 1t,055 were college graduates; 3,022 attended college but did not graduate: o,756 finished school education only: 1874 fur nished no educational data; and 3SS were self educated or privately cdu- cated.
 Q. Which is faster, the eye or the hand?
 X. The hand is very much faster. It takes nearly q twentieth of a second for the eye to receive an impression and focus upon it. Hence the hand may move so rapid ly as to appear only blur to the eye. Sleight-of- hand performers make good use of this fact
 c. How many librarians are there in the United States?
 \. According to the 1920 census there were 15,297 persons so em- ployed.
 Q. Which is correct alright" or "all right?
 A. There is no modern sanction for the use of alright instead of all right. Alright was used in Old English, but now, according to all dictionaries it is obsolete.
 c. What battle of the American Revolution occurred at Valley Forge?
 A. Valley Forge is famous in American history as the headquar- ters Of General Washington and the terrible suffering which has army went through. No battle was fought there.
 Q. Can an alien. otherwise quail fed. obtain American citizenship while his wife and children live in Italy?
 A. Yes.
 Q. Why was October o7th chosen for Navy Day"
 A. In 1922 when Navy Day was first celebrated, the Navy League, which sponsored the celebration. chose October o7 because it was Theodore Roosevclt's birthday. and because he had done so much for the navy when he was assistant sec retary of the navy.
 Q. Would a professional strong man make a good prize fighter: X. Few strong men" ever become good prize fighters. This is due to the fact that their muscular dc
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Who is eating all the potatoes? The total potato production In the United States has doubled during the last 25 years. though the popu- lation has increased only 50 per cent. And to swell the total even further Thomas Burgess Of Wap- ping, Hartford county, becomes q champion potato grower by produc- ing a yield of 5e4.4 bushels to the acre,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
NO PROBLEM FOR SMITH

Governor Al Smith of New York will now be faced with the problem of whether to commute the death sentences Of Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray.
 The argument is sure to be ad- vanced that the state should not clectrocute a woman. Were the woman convicted alone for the crime it would be easier for the governor to hearken to this plea; as It is, however, justice dictates that if the woman's sentence is con- muted the man is entitled 10 similar consideration. There have been seven women cy.cuted in New York sttae, however. and there has been less public sympathy shown for Ruth Snyder than for any Of the others.
 The buck is passed 10 the gover- nor, and again Illustrates the most onerous task that comes to the gov ernors in perhaps a majority of states. If governor refuses to take cognizance of his power to commute in such cases, he gains the reputa- tion of being hard hearted; if he makes a practice Of committing death sentences he gains a rcputa- ton of being soft-hcarted. Neither ton Of being soft hearted. In the Snyder-Gray case there seems less ground than usual for interference by the governor.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
PAGE MIR. EI\sTIIN.

By Theodore \. Mullen When We were yourg, oh girl O
 mine.
 NHow many years agoD You were the rose of all my
 dreams
 I was your hashful beau. Your hair vas like the ravens
 wing,
 Your cheeks were smooth, I wecn, When ] was only twenty-one And you were seventeen. Time passes by on flying feet In Life, 'tis ever thus: And flying days that ne'er return Have wrought their change on us. Yet Time has changed you less
 than me
 l. seems, my loving mate, For l have just turned forty-nine, And you are twenty eight.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

They are still arguing whether Dr.. Cook should be released from pri- son, but nobody any longer argues in favor of his claim he reached the North Pole. Somehow or other the polar claim flopped flatter than it was right after he was cnvicted Of a fraud in Texas. And by the way, the only reason he wasn't pardoned in Texas when Ma" Ferguson was governor was because he was q federal, and not a state, prisoner.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Darn it, remarked the girl as she stopped and looked down at her stocking, 'I got a run for my money"
 II will go hard with Big Bill Thompson when he learns where Charlie Chaplin and Eddie Guest were born.
 Happy thought. When the nesi war comes, the soldiers will have nice warm dug-outs instead Of the COW barns they are in now.
 Many college women never mar ", being unable to act as though they were aWed by men who drop ped out after the seventh grade.
 Book Review for Today: Red Sky at Morning" by Margaret Ken n"dy Doubleday, Page X Col Youngsters who go wrong because their dad did.
 Correct this sentence: Well, Well. We'll" said the man happily; Turkey hash again."
 Copyright 1927, Publishers
 Syndicate. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

at kick! Wow. We have the ball! smash 'em now. men. They can't play the game, so smash 'em. We'll, did you see that? Right through center for eight yards Alta ole piowin. Well, did you see-well. for the love-darnei If he isn't still go- ing. He's made it. First and ten. Look at that. Look at that. He's got clear away, TOUCHDOWN. Vince We've beat 'em.
 Yep. l guess I am pretty en- thusiastic. but-no. I'm not an old grad. No, my son isn't on the team. Nope. But this is the college my grandson is going 10 enter next fall.'
 Morris w. Graham
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

throughout New York state and New England. Pressure is high over the Ohio valley and southern states. Another disturbance is cen tral over the Canadian northwest and pressure is low from the upper lake region westward to the north Pacific coast. No severe tempera- lures prevail in any portion Of the country
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Nov. H5.-Forecast for Southern New England Fair tonight and Saturday; rising tenn perature Saturday. Diminishing northerly winds becoming southcrly Saturday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight and Saturday. Rising temperature Saturday. Diminishing northwest winds becoming southerly Saturday.
 Conditions: The storm of yestcr- day Is passing out to sea. off the Nantucket coast. It produced rains
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

We refuse 10 believe that Vermont has been ruined by the flood. What If the damage was between $20, 0,000,- 600 and S30,000,000 Next summer there will be hundreds Of thousands additional tourists headed for the state, and our estimate is they will leave quite as much money as the flood did damage.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

voice even more familiar to Amer leans. His pronounciation remain in digent to the Vermont soil, and some Of our western brethren must be forced 10 wonder at 1t when com paring t with their own sectional dialect
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
The Testimonial Writer Gets In At
 Three <. NJ.

oNtIIltdTu DS A, l.. SIdlltTy Wife: Are you just getting in? Do you know what time 1t is?" Husband: 'I am glad 10 say that have looked at your clocks, and find them very satisfactory" Wife: Donald. Have you been playing poker again." Husband: For many nights was unable to play cards. however, want 10 say that tonight l enter ed a poker game and came through with flying colors.' Wife: You brute. 1T you lost that pay-check, H.
 Husband: Several years ago l was in the habit of losing my pay check regularly, but now, since learning the very excellent game of poker am proud to say that l bring 1t home with me every night and expect to in the future"
 Wife: "Oh. Donald, did you WlN?"
 Husband: Tonight I won more than ever did in my life-more than 1O0ct more than usual. have nothing but praise for the game of poker. and will recommend it to all my friends
 Wife: How much""
 Husband: No doubt you will be pleased to learn that since uSlng Tricycle. playing cards have made a profit of s411. In my be- lief. 'Tricycles' are the best cards made. l will use no other
 Wife: "Just enough to buy mo q fur coat"
 Husband: T wish to state that since I have begun taking lessons in your course of Economy ] saved just s400 by refusing my wife fur coat and handing her ten dollar bill and a one spot and tell ing her 10 go buy hat,
 Wife: "Is THAT so? Well. you can just hand that over or fIusband: "I wish 10 say that Reelmink fur coats are the best on the market, and that I am proud to , have my wife wear one. Yours very truly, Donald Gibbons, address on rtquest.'
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Before the Penn-Cornell football game was over in Philadelphia yes terday it was dark; but that made no difference to Cornell. which couldn't locate the goal posts from the very beginning.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Three modern mysteries: The mystery whether the President will allow himself to run again If and when urged sufficiently; the mystery 0, the new Ford car; the mystery 0, where Governor Fuller Of Massa- chu.etts is taking his vacation.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Sure Not,

Little Ethel. aged three. was bus fly rubbing her teeth.
 Father turned to mother and laughingly said, Look at Ethel rub CT teeth"
 "My tcef ain't rubber,' said Ethel glancing up scornfully.
 Mrs. Clau1 II. Sloane
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
COOLIDGE ON THE RADIO

1hc Presidents voice has been heard
 upon quite number of occasions oyer the radio. and his latest "Ncnr- zion in this field--thc pronounce m lent of the annual Thanksgiving
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
x.mher Audj, Bureau of Circulation

Tho A. B. C. IS national organization which furnishes newspapers and aiFeT- User, with strictly honest analysis of ,i-cula.ion. Our circulation statistics a'c based upon ,h!. audit. Th.s irsures pro- t.ctlon against fraud In newspaper d!s- trlbution figures to both natonhi anu local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Nemhev oS tha Associated Press

T4s Associated Pres, is exclusively er- titled to the use for re publication Of all reps credited to IL or not otheTw Q credited in this paper and also local ne.s published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

I, you can hear the President split his words fermontese over the radio you have a good set.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
InterfercnCC.

Nancy: "T thought you were going to throw me a kiss
 Welsh Captain of Football Team): T did, but it was inter cepted.'
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

7h. Herald is on sale daily In New York at Hotalings Newsstand, Times Square; schulus Newsstauds, Entrance Grand Central. +-nt Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Tho thankful citizen even felt thankful for the rain.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL.

Rockville, Nov. 9 P)-Arthur Naumann. D, Of Rockville. died en route to a hospital here last night after an automobile had over turn cd on q steep grade.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

FOR THOSE "NOVEMBER
 BLUESn One reason for Thanksgiving, Folks, Is that THE FUN SHOP BOOK of jokes Is still on saIe-get yours today, If you would drive dull care away
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
TELEPHONE CALLS
 Business Ofrce .... s2o Editorial Rooms .... ai6

..e only profitable advertising medium 1T the City, Circulation books and pres room always open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

A scientist is man who can find a section of petrificd thigh bone and tell that it's primitive owner had a leceding chin.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Dorothy F. Tooker

About the only merchant who doesn't put on special sales is the slot machine.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

There's no way to act blasc on passenger plane. You cant walk down the aisle and get an occasional drink or ice water.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

still. once in while jury will fail to convict man who hasn't a dollar.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Why Editors Get Gray!

Why Editors Get Gray! See here." said the angry yisi- tor to the reporter. what do you mean by inserting the derisive ex- pression 'Applesauce' in parenthesis in my speech ?"
 'Applesauce' Great Scott, man. ] wrote 'applause',"
 Margaret Drogosch
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

TRUE, Cooper: "Whenever you con- plain 10 your janitor about the cold does he ever answer you roughly" Walker: "Oh, no, he never replies with heat"
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Washingt on couldn't tell lie, but it wouldn't have done any good, anyway. He married a widow.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Users of automatic telephones don't have 10 be courteous. It's i'm possible 10 insult the dial tone.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

remarkable cures Is faith in the doc tor.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
F' F'9G ,z4z ,z4.,

Users of automatic telephones { don't have 10 be courteous. It's i'm ! possible 10 insult the dial tone.
 Still. once in a while jury will
 fail to convict man who hasn't a
 dollar.
 | Washingt on couldn't tell lie, but 1t wouldn't have done any good, anyway. He married a widow. Doubtless a well-informed man Is one who knows just how much of the Federal money loaned on farms
 has been spent for automobiles. Am ericanism: A common belief | that you aren't happy if you aren't
 excited.
 Just how much praise would the busy bee get if he spent his time storing up something man couldn't steal?
 Think how great Washington, Franklin and Lincoln might have
 been if their mothers had possessed a book on child psychology.
 People are much like they used to be. except when they go to the theater they want you to keep the little Woolly dog instead of the chill dren.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

We saw red -coat doorman in Chicago, but possibly he Is one Big Bill has overlooked.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Facts ndFancies

how anybody so ordinary manages to get by.