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New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
ROOSEVELT AND SHERMAN

Plumbing in political history dis closes several presidential state- ments of the past-or rather, state ments in which the gentlemen mak- ing them said they wouldn't run for the presidency.
 Two of these stand out, one might say, prominently. They were made by the Honorable Theodore Roose- welt and General William T. sher- man.
 Neither used such a word as choose"
 Here is what Roosevelt said:
 "The wise custom which limits ue president to two terms regards the substance and not the form, and un- der no circumstances will I be a candidate for or accept a third term"
 Hat uOtSIl | lltGu ulCllOHdFy. However, it was in 1912 that Roose- welt decided that when he said "un- der no circumstances" he did not include the circumstances of an ex- president willing to,get back into the White House.
 General Sherman was even more specific-and never changed his mind.
 Here is what Sherman said during the campaign of 1863 when a group of powerful politicians put forth his name as a presidential possibility:
 T am not candidate. I will not accept nomination if made, and if in spite of that. I am elected. I will not serve"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
COMPUTING THE SENTENCE
 \ LAST AITERS. .tTIVE

The report of Governor Fuller's advisory committee in the Sacco- Nanzeti case is far more able document than the governors own report. It enters into details of the cause celebre which the governor for some reason failed 10 touch. It represents, for the first time. d thorough public presentation of the states case. For that reason it is a far more convincing document than the previous statement of the gov ernor. IL possibly was a mistake not to have made it public at inc same time the governors statement was given out.
 There will be thousands of peo- pie. however. who will not be con- vinced there is no ground for reasonable doubt. The case no longer is one of two men convicted Of mur- der. but has become an international symbol Of class war, and this rightly or wrongly. A Able thinkers still believe the possibilities of error have not been disposed of. thousands of radical minded simply cannot be
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
MOTORCYCLES AND QUIvVERs

The United States possesses so per cent of the automobiles while Europe possesses so per cent of the motorcycles.
 This may not be so hard to ex- plain as it looks.
 Motorcycles were more common in this country when their cost was comparatively low compared with cheap automobiles. When the Quiv- yer began costing not much more than a motorcycle the cycles took a big drop in public favor.
 In Europe, however. the primitive conditions relative to costs still ob- tains. Most of the Quivvers in Europe are manufactured by the first citizen of Dearborn, Mich, but they cost more than the same con- traptions do over here.
 But most of the motorcycles in Europe are made in Europe, and they cost considerable less than the common variety of road bugs such as we know them.
 If the price of automobiles in Europe can be brought down to the cost of motorcycles over here there Wlli be a huge advance in the sale of gasoline chariots.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
Scrawny Women Need McCoy's


 What is the use of going through life minus the pounds of good firm flesh that will not only make you feel better but wilt make you look better-make you more attractive in face and figure.
 The weight producing agents in McCoy's Tablets are all you need to bring about this happy result. Your sunken cheeks fill out-the hollows in chest and neck disappear-you take on flesh where flesh is needed
 Mccoy takes all the risk-Read this ironclad guarantee. If after talk ing 4 sixty cent boxes of McCoy's Tablets or ? One Dollar boxes any thin, underweight man or woman doesn't gain at least 5 pounds and feel completely satisfied with tho marked improvement in health your druggist is authorized to return the purchase price.
 The name McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets has been shortened-just ask for McCoy's Tablets at any drug store in America
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
THE WINE INDUSTRY

When prohibition was about 10 start prohibiting the California grape growing industry was terribly annoyed. Nothing but disaster loom- ed ahead. What was the use of growing grapes, it was argued, if they could not be pressed into wine |? Sad thought.
 Since the Volstead act went into effect however. the productivity of the grape industry has greatly in- creased. In 1918, 1S.o0O cars of California grapes were shipped East; in 1926, 64,O00 cars were shipped to eastern destinations.
 Official information indicates that wine grapes, rather than table grapes or raisin grapes, predominate in the shipments.
 Acreage devoted to the growing Of grapes in California increased from S5o,00o in 1918 to 6S0,O0O in 1928. Income from grapes, raisins and wine in 1918 was s46,o0o, OOO; income from grapes and raisins in 1926 was sSO,OOO, 900. Value of grape lands in 1918, s19o,oOo. 900, and in 1926, s35o,O00,0oo
 Before the Volstead act prices of grapes in California were quoted at from sS to s2o a ton; no.v at $40 to S75 a ton.
 The Department of Agriculture has just started new clearing house for the grape industry in California. A central office has been established in san Francisco by the department. which seeks to keep the California growers informed of the best markets for grapes and disseminate speedy information regarding prices. | ne grape industry comes under the head of "agriculturc." and though 1t is against the law to manufac ure Wine' the growing of grapes is farming and is considered as en- titled to all the aid the Department Of Agriculture can give. The Cali fornia Nineyardists association will ! cooperate with the federal bureau
 It is a rather remarkable situ. ation. The Department of Agricul. ture takes no account at all of the prohibition law, merely considering the growing Of grapes as agriculture
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
DAWES IN GOOD FORM

Vice. President Dawes got in a few timely remarks in his speech with the other notables at Buffalo. In truth, the man who made Helland- maria famous gave the impression he felt like saying all he had on his mind about the Geneva naval con- ference but through the exercise of overwhelming self-restraint kept his speech within bounds. Perhaps the realization that millions of people were listening in prevented him from spilling too much indignation at the futility of the conference; but enough was said to give our doughty vice. president the credit of being the only gentleman to talk who fore went happy felicitations about the fine new bridge and substituted pointed references about Geneva.
 One can agree with the vice. president, too, that the conference was not exactly in vain. As Dawes put it, the Geneva confab was at least an attempt to move officially in the direction that the peoples of the United States and England were unofficially going. It was a step on the highway toward a complete off, cial understanding, agreement, or what-not between the two English speaking nations, and no hard-boil- ed representatives unfortunately selected and temporarily crowned with power around a conference table can stem the tide that sweeps on behind them. That was the Dawesian premise.
 What the redoubtable vice-presi- dent had it under his hat to say. it is guessed, was that if the late plenipotentiaries failed to agree let others take their places at a later conference. Permitting Brother Dawes to be one Of them himself may not be bad idea. What these Geneva conferences need is a Dawes at the head of the table. It hap pened once-and the Dawes plan re- suited, with one Owen Young dis creetly in the background. Why not a Dawes at a future Geneva confer ence? He is one of the few men in public life who combines convic- tons with the power of forceful speech
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

causes tho bacterta to multiply pere rapidly. The electrical phenomenon is in no way responsible for milk turning sour.
 Q. Are cork legs named for the material in them?
 A. The name comes from the in- ventor. Dr. Cork. and not from the material.
 Q. Will you give me some good names for a parrot?
 A. Squawker. Friday. Jester, Rastus, Imp. saucebox, Chatterbox. Flirt Flapper, links and Trumps. c. HoW(can a young dog be broken of the habit of fear when being bathed? What will give him a glossy coat?
 A. Break young dog into the bath by first standing him in an empty tub. and washing him with water kept in a separate receptacle. The third or fourth time gradually fill the tub with water. Be gentle with the animal because it is only natural that he should be afraid at being placed in something strange out o< which he cannot see. Make the first bath as short as possible. Rinse off with cool or cold water and dry off very carefully. After the dog seems quite dry let him run about the house for a time. Do not take him out except in the summer time and even then do not take tiny dogs out. Cocoanut and olive oil and vaseline may be rubbed on a dog an hour or so before giving his bath. It improves the gloss of the coat.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
convinced.

conVlnce0.
 There are times when the appli- cation of the death sentence is im- polite; and this case is an instance. Capital punishment itself is of such a nature that many honest minds re- coil from its application. holding that life Imprisonment fully satisfies the majesty of the law. In the sacco- Vanzetti case a communication to life imprisonment would be an advan- tage to the state in that much criticism and horror throughout the world would be allayed.
 A commutation to life imprison ment would mean that in later years, if it is found that a mistake has been made, justice of a sort can still be done by releasing the men. They at least would be above ground to receive a belated vindication.
 There being an honest and reason able doubt in the minds of many people the world over regarding the propriety of executing Sacco and Vanzetti upon what they insist up- on regarding as circumstantial evil dence, it is best for the state of Massac chusetts not to exact the last pound of flesh after seven years, but to change the penalty to life impri- sonment.
 Much of the difficulty incident to this case could be solved by a con- mutation of sentence-should no last minute new trial be granted and no pardon be forthcoming. If they were incontestably innocent. of course, such a communication would be Illogical because they would be deserving of no punishment at all; but considering the governors de- cision and the world wide interest in the fate of the prisoners it is per haps better to adopt the course of communication of sentence rather than have the state make an ire trievable step which later might be found to have been in error.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
GEN, LEONARD WOOD

 efficient army product. His rise from the medical corps to chief of the general staff was rapid and subject to criticism at the time; but the time came when no one any longer doubted his supreme ability as an organizer. In copious measure he possessed that executive ability and agressiveness which got things done. Theodore Roosevelt, first to recognize his qualities, helped him onward in his notable career in un- failing measure. Both were men of somewhat the same type-possessing dynamic inclinations to be up and doing, and in search of opportunities rather than waiting patiently for op- portunities to knock.
 The record of General Wood in Cuba is written in history as one of the highest of American achieve ments in colonial administration. He not only established political peace in that island, but cleaned it Of its uncleanly social and political sores and made of it a fit habitation for peace-loving mankind. The sanita- ton, education, public works and civil government of Cuba to this day bears the earnarks of General Woods thorough and systematized efforts when military governor of the island.
 His presidential aspirations in 1920 were not fortuitous, and a variety of circumstances led to his failure to make a better showing at the convention He was unfortunate, perhaps, in the source of his back ing during the preconvention primaries; he was victim of friends whose ideal was to put Wood over' regardless. The cam- paign was known to have cost Cincinnati soap manufacturer a large sum of money, a fact that operated as a bar against his nomin- ation at the convention. It was one of the early examples of the cost of presidential primaries.
 There were demands that General Wood be sent overseas during the World War and certain politicians sought to make a political issue out of President Wilson's failure to &C., sede to this request. The president, however, acted wisely in keeping General Wood on this side of the ocean, where his talent in organiza- ton was of enormous benefit to the nation in making finished soldiers out of draft recruits in the shortest possible time.
 As governor general of the Philip pines his work was antagonistic to- ward the independence bloc on the islands and he was at continual odds with the Philippine legislature. He was placed in difficult position in the Philippines but tirelessly en- 1eavored to administer the islands. an effort which ultimately brought on break in his health, leading 10 his death.
 The generals lifework was pre- dicted upon energy and high ideals of efficiency. Direct and outspoken in all his contacts with the government and the people, he leaves a record of achievement of which the army and the nation can well feel proud
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
25 Fears Ago Today

The registrars were at work to- day sorting over the registry appli- cations, and they do not expect to finish their work before Monday. They do not know how many appli- cations have been received but they say that o. F. Curtis contribution is the largest. the exact number being 1141. or more than half of those re- received. This suggests the proba- bility Of the alderman cracking the whip at the party caucus held this fall.
 Rev. Lucien Bojnowski stated to- day that he will, with the bishops permission, hold the exercises of the corner stone laying of the new Po- fish Catholic church on Broad street the first Sunday in October. Father Bojnowski. who is satisfied with the progress on the church. Is waiting to receive an answer from the bishop. The church will cost $50, ,00o.
 The employees of the grinding and polishing departments at Russell X E-i " III S lltlu q DlS tldlliDdhe at SlI- yer Grove today.
 Local republicans feel that the increased importance which this city has taken in state politics should be recognized in a permanent form by giving the city represen- tative on the republican state central committee. Tho name of w. T. Hartman has been mentioned for the place.
 J. r. Atwater's social at White Oak, Monday night, Adm. 15 cents.
 City Clerk Thompson was engaged today in delivering the checks from tn" smallpox account.
 Co. I is ready for it's weeks serv- ice at Mantle, and Cook Daniel Mix and Assistant Cook William Pfeif- fer have already gone donwn.
 It will soon be the season when boxing bouts will start again in New Britain. These may be tolerated. but licenses should be issued specifying the time and the participants. There Is no more reason why boxing man. agers cannot insure definite boxers than stage managers can assure definite actors.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
WHERE THIS GASOLINE
 COMES FROM

Not single oil pipe line from the faraNay fields of the west, came to New England. In this might be found one reason why gasoline invariably costs more in the New England states than in certain other eastern states, irrespective of the state gasoline taxes which exist in every Now England state except Massachusetts.
 It may b" claimed that New Eng land, possessing many good harbors, does not require the transportation Of oil through pipe lines. but that it can be brought here by boat from Texas and even California at a con- paratively low price.
 If this contention held good. how ever, then why do four pipe lines terminate at New York. and three al Philadelphia? Both are great ports. with the same advantages in this respect as New England But the pipe lines, after traversing more than half the continent. supply those cities with oil,
 The pipe line map of the United States denotes marvellous enterprise. The map. which appears in in the American Review of Reviews, has the appearance of a composite rail- road map of the nations trunk lines. They run from Texas, Okla homa and Wyoming to Chicago. To- ledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Phila- delpha and New York-and points in between, Not one line, either, but
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
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 .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 answered. All letters are conf1dential.-Edi
 Q. How many miles is it across Boring Strait from Alaska to Si- hera?
 A. About 50 miles.
 Q. What is the address of the Society of lhyflower Descendants?
 A. Room 604-44 East 23d Street, New York City.
 O. How old are Lou Gehrig md Babe Ruth?
 A. Gehrig was born June 19, 1903 and Ruth February ', 1894.
 Q. Were there as many mar riagcs in the United States in 1925 as in 1924?
 A. According to the returns com piled by the .. Census Bureau there We're 1,1S1,S5S marriages per formed in the United State in 1925 compared with 1,17S,31S in 1924
 ,e.1, of oil get it's name?
 A. From the earliest inhabitants in historic times. the Siculi. who, ac- cordng to tradition, crossed over 10 the island from the mainland of Italy about the dawn of history. They were members of the great Latino-1talan family.
 Q. What was the date of the murder of the Archduke Ferdinand?
 A. June 2S, 1914.
 Q. What type of vessel was the U. S. $. St. Louis?
 A. A second line Cruiser, 426 feet long. 66 feet broad, 1o,S39 tons. She was built in 1900 by Neafie and Levy.
 Q. What is the color of the eyes and hair. in Gainsborough's DOT trait, the "Blue Boy"
 A. Eyes blue and hair chestnut brown.
 Q. Has any one climbed to the top of Mt. Everest?
 A. No.
 Q. How many miles of track has the Canadian Pacific Railroad?
 A. 14,4o9.
 Q. Where in the Bible is bread called the staff of life'?
 A. Ezekiel 4:14; 5:16 and 14:13.
 Q. When does the next Presi- dential election occur?
 A. November 6, 1928.
 Q. How many miles did Lieut.. Maynard fly on his roundtrip flight from New York to San Francisco and how long did it take?
 A. The distance was 5.400 miles and the net flying time e hours, 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
 c. What is the nationality and meaning of the name Tyler?
 A. It is O. English origin and means "tile-maker."
 e. Does thunder cause milk to sour?
 A. There are certain bacteria which feed on the sugar in milk causing it to acidulate and turn sour. Usually the air is warmer just before an electrical storm which
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
SHOT IN BEER PARTY

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. 8 (UP) William Dubois, 24. of this city. was reported recovering in a hospi- tai here today from wounds received at a beer party.
 Donate Cantama. cripple, and his wife, were under arrest, the for mer charged with being an alien in possession of firearms. and the lat ter with keeping liquor.
 According to police. Dubois was shot while attempting to take beer from the cellar of Cantama's home.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
many of them.
None to New England.

None to New England.
 The oil companies seem to think that New York is plenty good enough for the distribution of New England's needs. One pipe line runs through New York state-approxi- mately parallel to the tracks of the New York Central railroad-and then turns southeast toward New York City. It could just as we'll keep going due east to New England. But it doesn't.
 Why has New England been thus treated by the oil masnates? The absence of pipe lines to this tier of states must have a strong bearing upon the price of gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

large part of the crop. which as everyone knows, is made into wine. The government, through this bu- reau, aids an industry which is en- tirely legitimate. but whose product, under the law, is largely put to illigi- timate uses. Funny world" is right.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

Good Grounds: Lawyer, Why do you think you are entitled to a divorce" Jackson: Tn the winter my wife pulls the bedclothes off me. and in the summer she throws 'em over on mel" Herman F. Quinlan
 THE OLD MAID GA Searching Fun Shop Drama)
 In Three Powerful Acts
 By Rev. G. W. Bradshaw
 Act One (Scene: Living room in the home of Miss Ella Mister, spinster. Her niece, Miss Minnie suter is presently Minnie: Where are you going, Auntie?"
 Miss Mister; T am going to the doctor"
 Minnie: "Is there anything wrong with you?"
 Miss Mister: There must be. mind my own business. Minnie: "Oh. excuse me" Miss Mister: Certainly. Say when"
 Act Two (Scene. Ante-room of Doctor Pcarson's office. Miss Daily, his at tendant, at the deslS.) Miss Mister "Is Dr. Pearson in ?" Miss Daly: "He is engaged just at present"
 Miss Mister "Oh. this isn't a per sonal call at all. I came to consult him"
 Act Three (Scene: pr. Pearson's office.) pr. Pearson:. What can I do for you?" Miss Mister: "I wanted to know whether influenza could be caught by kissing"
 Dr. pearscn: "1t certainly can. Have you exposed yourself in that vay?"
 Miss Mister: "Yes." Dr. Ppprson: When was that" Miss Mister: TWO years ago, during the epidemic.'
 Dr. Pearson: "Whv. you can't catch anything from that. That's too long ago.
 Miss Mister: "Wen, know that but l like to talk about it,'
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
SWEETSER WINS TROPHY
Takes First Leg On Coveted Gold Mashie Annually Put Into ComDe- tition at Newport.

Newport, R. l.. Aug. { R-Jess w. Sweetser. British amateur golf champion. has made his Arst leg on the coveted gold mashie annually put into competition by '. Suffern Tailor over hts private ocean links here.
 Sweetser finished three days of in- vitation medal play of 72 holes by breaking the record for the course and the tournaments by 2 score of 2S7. Francis Ouimet who last year established the course record at 2SS had 29S. while Jesse P. Guilford, who won permanent possession of the first gold mashie. was runner up to Sweetser with 291. Eddie Briggs. Jr.,~of New York, metropolitan champion, was third with 293.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
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Send all communication to Fun Shop Editor, care of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.

While the Fun Shines! Farmers on hayrakes suggest, Folks,
 that we
 Might we'll steer the gayrakes of
 humor and glee Over the fields of our days occupa-
 ton
 And haul in a harvest of cheer this vacation!
 Repeat It, Please! Chick" Young Con the tele- phone): This you, Doris? This is Chick"
 Voice: "Who?" Chick. This Is Chick. Chick" Voice: T don't get that" Chick: Chick! Chick! Chick! Chick"
 Voice: Say. what do you think this is? Feed hour at the poultry yard ?"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
Mamhe. Andit Rurean of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A B. c. is . national organization Vaich furnishes newspapers and adver- tis.rs with . strictly honest analysis ol circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This insures pro lection against fraud In newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
STRICKEN IN MOVIE

Lawrence, Mass, Aug. 8 (UP)-A movie had such an effect on the emotions of Rudolph Perrault, 16. that he was unable to leave his seat after the show. Hospital physicians who treated him ss:d he had suf- fered a mild touch of paralysis.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

A resort is any place where the natives charge you enough in three months to make up for the nine months when you aren't there.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

Another unusual way to spend a two weeks vacation is to read all of a Sunday newspaper.