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New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
ANGER IN THE ARGENTINE.

One cannot help thinking that people Tn the Argentine are justified in being angry at the plan of the American tariff commission 10 send a corps Of experts there to study the costs of producing corn and flax seed, with q view toward increasing the American tariff barrier to con- firm with their findings. Fortunately, the expedition Of investigation has been called off in view Of the an- nouncement of the Argcntinian gov ernmcnt that no responsibility would be assured regarding the safety of the American investigators. That means that something would have happened 10 the investigators had they carried out their intention.
 The American tariff law expects foreign nations 10 permit American prying into the costs of producing foreign articles; the idea is to have investigators confer" with the for eigners and look into their systems. thelr ledgers, and their private af- fairs generally-iust as if we had q right to be as snoopish as all this. We wouldn't allow any foreigners to look into the personal affairs of American firms in this manner.
 Some time ago an attempt was made to scoop into the affairs Of French firms, but with complete failure. Britons likewise have given American snoopers the gate.
 This part Of the tariff law should be speedily rcscinded. All it does is 10 create anmosity.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
THE BIC LOCOMOTIVES

Since the branch railroad line running through New Britain has been improved with the laying of heavy rails the New Haven has been jolly well taking advantage Of them. Some of the freight locomotives running through the city are inc largest and heaviest on the railroad. and they pull the longest freight trains ever seen in this section.
 When # is realized that some of the monster locomonyes have two suokestscks, an idea Of their size can be had. They also are sn indl- cation that the New Haven has been adding materially 10 it's equipment. Instead of operating Hheezy old time locomotives, as vas the case Up 10 few years ago, the railroad IS operating among the largest in the country. Two smokestacks atop such q larg4 bulldog Of steel. both putting at the same time. make 2 rreman- dons racket when passing through the city But the mighty engines aro signs of progress.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
FINANCE AND THE NEW HAVEN

II must be rather irritating to the firm of J. P. Morgan to be denied the privilege Of underwriting the re- financing Of the New York. New Haven &, Hartford railroad; but the Interstate Commerce Commission which has the power to tell every railroad just what if needs to do to got along, has decreed that the fee Of nearly million dollars which the Morgan firm would get is too high a price to pay for the refunding oper- atlons. The railroad will have 10 of fer the new preferred stock to its common stockholders. and these doubtless will absorb it to the sat lstartton Of everyone concerned.
 Tho I, C. z. has repeatedly warned against high fees to banking firms for financing, and on occasion has ordered competitive bidding by bankers instead of railroads doing their financing through ono favored concern. Y means that the influence Of large bankers in the railroads Of the country is being forced 10 wane. The influence of the Morgan firm in the history of the New Haven has been considerable. and during the Mellon expansion period il stood be hind tho scenery with the sinews of War. II can be said in fact, had the bankers not proddcd some Of the railroads into vast efforts some of the roads would have been better most conspicuous examples.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
LACK OF PJ MYERS IN SMALL TOWNS

Small towns in Connecticut are economy minded; always have been. Consequently most Of them have fire plugs and hose, but no pump CTS. If fire occurs near d fire plug they are fairly efficient in fighting the flames; if a fire occurs con- fortable distance from fire plug they are out Of luck because as a rule they lack bumpers 10 force water upon the flames from the nearest pond or brook.
 This condition obtains through out most Of Conuocticn's small towns. SouthinEton once was that way, but 1t now has two bumpers. and considers the investment as money well spent. The other day there was fire in Plaineine and it destroyed $S,goO worth Of property, largely because the town lacked q bumper with which 10 combat the flames. This is not the first tune such an incident was recorded in Plain v,Ile during the past year and no doubt they wilI continue 10 occur so long as too much bumper economy is pracIcel.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

r Is unfortunately true that most public-spirited residents fail 10 at tend city hall hearings on questions in which they are vitally concern ed, and that they even fail 10 tele- phone their views to committee members. This is in striking contrast to the good old days when they fought for the privilege Of attend ing town meetings. At the same time, let a committee make mis- take, or indulge in an unpopular move" and the howls Of anger can be heard on the moon.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

Of hutternuts. though the latter will be more plentiful than the for mer Last year the walnut crop was heavy but this year it will not he worth the picking The chest nut trees are pretty well loaded down, and the crop Hill be much larger than last year.
 Much comment has been heard because New Britain liquor dealers who send teams 10 Berlin are all lowed 10 sell beer by the bottle at the hrickyards. The owners Of the wards do not approve of the state Of things but are unable to pre- vent ii.
 T. is strange but nevertheless true that Main street is the most annoy ing heat Of any in the city for po- licemen. The officers who do duty salaries. People loitar on Main street more than any other. and the police are kept busy in making them 'move on" Then again about midnight when the saloons close np the last out always want 70 stand on the street and talk. and f they happen 10 he q little full they can be heard for quite a dis tanCa The police must stop them and start them towards home, The parties thus disturbed frequently become rehellious, sometimes saucy and as q result are often put under arrests. Such arrests are seldom made easily.
 George O. Pattie Of Branton. Vi. was chosen by the Russwin corpo- ration at yesterdays meeting 10 manage the Russpin hotel. Mr patIie has accepted the position and will come to New Britain on October |
 The first High school football game will he played al Electric field on Saturday. September 20 Enough candidates for the team have been out to make first and second team.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
SUDDENLY ENDING THE CLINE CASE,

After a beginning leading 10 the assumption no possible effort would be spared 10 procure a verdict Of murder guilt in the first degree. thc state accepted a plea of guilty io manslaughter In the case Of Leonard Cline, newspaper man. novelist and playwright, Surprise at the sudden termination of the case has been general throughout the stato.
 Cline and Wnfred r. Irwin w,rc friends; yet Irwin came 10 his death while with Cline, and artr the pair had been drinking. Before Irwin died he exonerated Cline. and Cline, in an effort 10 save hls life. gave of his blood. The case. then. did not have the earmarks of pre- m"ditated murder. That the wound which caused the death of Irwin was result of disagreement or q brawl has been the general belief
 Az Cline refused 10 plead man slaughter until after the trial had started, the state began q murder prosecution. At first Cline chose to be tried before three judges; then he changed his plan and preferred to bo tried before a jury, The better part Of Q week was spent in obtaining he 12 men, the state and defense going to extra ordinary efforts 10 choose the right kind Of men" The state excused every man who owned 10 q disbelief in the value of capital pun ]shment. giving the impression that nothing but blood and thunder at tempt to convict Of murder was in prospect. Suddenly the house of cards toppled over. Cline is allowed
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
tINTR tI PARK FOLIAGE

Tho foliage on Central park has bcen n delight to the eye all sum- mer The park board. encouraged hy 'he kind reception given is botani- ral efforts last year, feant even fur fher last spring and Central park has been a genuine beauty spot within tho r.u'or oc the city The park board is % bc commended for 1's efforts and it can rest assured that they have moi gone mnoticcd.
 The dainty display ot flowers on the West Main street side oc the park again has passed through il season without being molcsted by small boys or rasscrshy. The flowers are regarded as city property and are loft alone to blossom for the benefit of aU
 Other foliage along 'H. triangle U"'"iSe has been vastly appr. cIntcd. The plans Of inc spring haso matur- ed h"autifuIIy and all citizens have been pleased with the vicinity Of the monument, Tho small park has been a genuine showpIace In the down town section, and visitors 10 the city noting it, cannot help taking with them a good impression of New Rri'ain's civic beauty down. town. Keeping Central park bcauti- nl instead of bare except for the monument is a good way to ad, er- .ise the city
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
PAIRONIZING AIRMtIL NOT PHILANTHROPY

Postmaster Erwin seems 10 think that it IS the duty Of the public to pa,ronize the airmaiI Maybe t Is. However, such things are not accept ed hy the public or a philanthropic basis. II is their inherent utility that eventually spells success or failure.
 The postmaster the othar day sug- gestad that everyone Tn New Britain should make it 6 point 10 send forth al least one airnaiI letter week That is a fine idea-for the air mail, If everyone in the cities and towns along the route Of the air mail did this the business done would he tremendous. Ii might he necessary 10 double or treble the number Of airplanes used by the Colonial company,
 But it is q vain attempt 10 boost the airplane business through arti- fcial means. We rather think mo- body will send letters by air unless the gain in delivery justides the ex- pend,ure Of the extra eight cents. This type Of philanthropy will not work, The public likes the idea of an airmail, but few persons will use IL without gain 10 themselves or their correspondents. There must be a sufficient number who can use 1t efficiently 10 justify the system; and We have no doubt that throughout New England there are a plenitude Of persons and firms who are able to do so. In fact, the business done by the airmail is increasing con- stantly.
 No new industry is receiving pub licity like the airplane industry. Sometimes We wonder if it really needs all the boosting in order to progress. The automobile manufac- turers would be tickled stiff if d campaign were started to buy an automobile a year." the railroads would be enormously delighted if q campaign were started with q slo- gan something like take at least one long trip q year. The airmai industry is in private hands, too, and every boost helps those in it quite as much as it helps the public. Air mail transportation is being operated by contract companies which are privately owned. It will have to sur vive on it's merits; no amount Of boosting can take the place Of actual business.
 Vast amounts of energy have been expended to make the people air minded Propaganda with this in view has percolated all portions of the country. Every city is talking about an airport. Everybody virtual ly is in the air about the subject. But despite all the shouting, air planes and the airmail system must progress upon the merit of their service.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

A, Julia Ward Howe, American writer and philanthropist was the author of the words. IL was written ington during the Civil war and was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1881.
 q. What was the total number of deaths in the United States in 1925 |?
 A. Vital statistics show 1.o30.5lS deaths that year.
 Q. How can I collect debt owing to me by an enlisted man in the United States army?
 A. Write to the commander Of the company of the debtor soldier and request that he the com mander) use his influence toward the settlement Of the debt of one Of his men. To obtain the name of the @mpany commander. write the adjutant general of the army, war department. Washington. D. C. You cannot sue the soldier.
 c. Who was responsible for the organization Of the American Legion7
 A. No single individual seems 10 have been responsible for it's or sanlzation At the close of the war. many suggestions and proposals for some kind Of organization or asso- citation Of veterans were made by different individuals and groups. and out Of these several war veteran ms societies developed, chief among them being the American Legion. The founding Of this organization grew out Of a meeting held in Paris. February Is. 1919, hv a representa- tive group of members Of the Ma tional Guard and National Army. then overseas, to consider plans for the organiza tion Of a world war veterans association. Major Eric Wood was chiefly responsible for calling this meeting and Lieut.. Col. Bennett Clark. son of Champ Clark. was elected chairman. Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was selected to superintend the forming of an or ganization in the United States and
 
 Missouri. May S-10. 1919. the Ameri can Legion was officially organized and Major Henry D. Lindsley of Dallas, Texas, was chosen temporary commander.
 Q. What is the translation of "Alethes PhiIia ?'
 A. The words are Greek. A literal translation is true friend ship.
 Q. How does the Western Union Telegraph Company get correct time?
 A. Direct from the United States Naval Observatory
 Q. What is the worlds record for remaining under watero
 A. Six minutes and four-ffths second. made by M. Pauliquen, at Paris, France. November 3. 1912.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

"I don't like the looks of that herring" I said. 'If it's looks you're after" He replied. Why don't you buy goldfish ?' I felt like crawling Into the ice-trays With the rest of the fish
 Mrs. Harry T. Bonn Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

The political lineup now seems 10 he that President Coolidge chooses Hoover as a successor, while Secretary Mellon chooses Hughes. The rabid pro-Coolidge grand old party in Massachusetts, has a neat scheme to project Coolidge as the dark horse If the convention can not agree on any other candidate,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an ansn 10 any writing 10 the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington BureaL. 1922 New York avenue Washington, D c. enclosing two cents :u 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-EJ Editor
 Q Has Mrs, Coolidge bobbed hair?
 A. No.
 Q. Of what nationality were the majority Of the Popes Of Rome?
 A. Most Of them have been Italian. A few French and Spanish and there was one English Pope, Adrian ". GA. D. 1154.
 c. What is the value Of a United States half cent piece dated 1900?
 A. 15 to 75 cents.
 O. Is Porto Rico q territory Of the United States and what form of government has it? Are Porto Eicans citizens of the United States?
 A.. Porto Rico is an island pos session of the United States having an autonomous government created by the Jones Act Of March ,. 1917. Porto Ricans are American citizens.
 Q. Who played the part of Paul Revere in the photoplay Janice Meredith?
 A. Kenneth Maynard.
 c. Why were the original plans for sea-level canal without locks at Panama changed?
 A. The first plans were recom- mended by the Board of Consulting Engineers for the Panama Canal created by the president in Juno, 1905, who reported in favor of sea level canal by q vote of eight to five. The Isthmian Canal commits sion recommended 10 the secretary of war the adoption of the minority report for lock canal. The lock plan received the support of the sec retary of war and the president and the latter submitted that plan to congress which finally adopted if.
 e. Has John Barrymore any children?
 A. He has sixteen year old do, yl,+ l,. I,i firct Fa Harris. from whom he was divorced. He also has daughter named Jean. by Blanche Thomas, his present wife, born March 3, 1921.
 Q. What or who was 'Schnhera- zadec'
 A. In the Arabian Nights. the wife Of Schahrian. Sultan of India, to whom she relates a story every night for thousand and one nights and by exciting his interest escapes death. which is the usual fate of his wives.
 Q. Does tetanus or lockiaw usually follow vaccination
 A. It has followed. not from the operation itself but from subsequent infection from the use Of unsteril ized instruments and impure vac cine. This seldom happens.
 Q. Where and when did Living stone, the explorer die?
 A. He died at Chitamho's Village, south of Lake Bangwoolo. Africa, May. 1873. His faithful followers carried his body 10 the coast and the remains were taken to En gland and buried in Westminster Abbey, Lon don. in April. 1874.
 Q. Who wrote the Battle Hymn Of the Republic?
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
Observations On He Weather

Washington. Sept. 15.-Torecast for Southern New England; Showers this afternoon. Generally fair and cooler tonight. Friday fair; cooler on the Connecticut coast. Fresh. shifting winds becoming northwest or north.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair tonight and Friday. Cooler in central portion tonight and in southwest portion and on the coast Friday. Fresh to strong west shifting 10 northwest and north winds diminishing tonight.
 Conditions: A decided change in the weather has taken place during the last 24 hours in the western dis tricts. A long ridge Of high pres sure extending from Washington eastward to Minnesota has caused decided fall in temperature between the Rocky mountains and the Mis- sissippi river. Showers were reported
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
AUTO BUMPS TROLLEY

A collision between an sutomo- bile and trolley car occurred about 1:15 last evening in front Of 5oJ Main street, near Lafayette street. Supernumerary Officer James Kelly reported that the automobile, which is owned by Joseph Scapellati and driven by Nicholas Scapellati of l40 Hunter Road. had turned north into Main street from Lafayette and the trolley car. in charge of Iotorrnan Michael Brien, was going south on Main street.
 4 fender was bent and running board broken on the automobile. The motorman and tne motor'st hla med each other, tho officer re- ported. and he found no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
MAN REFUSED ALIM0NY
Kenneth Gulick MCClurg, Exclusive New York Society Leader, Loses Plea for Law Fees.

Los Angeles. Sept. Is P-Ken- meth Gulick McClurg, said to be a member of exclusive New York so- ciety, was denied alimony from his wife, Lillian Stanford McClurg, in superior court here yesterday. Tho petitioner also was denied attor- neys' fees Of s3,00O pending trial Of his divorce suit.
 Mrs. McClurg, who is the daugh- ter of the late Walter M. Chad wick, English millionaire, in a cross complaint charged improper con- duct on the part of her husband. McClurgs suit was based on an al- legged attempt by his wife to kill him.
 Mrs McClurg testified she had only s14 in the bank and her per- sonal effects consisted only of her wardrobe.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

Newington, with its school con- gestion, gives the impression of fast growth: or perhaps, like d large number Of other villages, towns and cities. 1t has permitted its school accomm rotations to run in arrears. + that is so, then the town faces some painful expenditures to catch lp,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

to plead to manslaughter 'hus agreeing to the suggestion of the prosecutor.
 l. is clear the prosecution was aware 1t had q small chance to con- vict of anything more serious,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

The number of people who have fallen or jumped into the Niagara river at the famous falls would fill a fair-sized pamphlet. But these tragedies do not mar the glorious beauty of the Falls, which continues to be a mecca for tourists more Of them nowadays getting there by automobile than by train.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

No man likes 10 have his wife call at the office. It makes him feel and seem so much less authori tative.
 People couldn', spell better in the old days. They just made a wiggle with the pen; typewriter would have shown them up.
 The modern butcher gives you dog meat, just as the old one did, but he calls if 2 pot roast.
 Some people 20 right on spending their money for beefstcak and things when they haven't a car 10 their name.
 "You seldom sec as many girls as boys on a dance floor Perhaps it takes more 10 floor these modern girls.
 Correct this sentence: ''Not q witness in the case,' said the re- porter. "soomed to he trying to dodga telling the truth"
 Copyright 1927. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
Facts sondFancies

Neptune still has plenty Of park ing space.
 The two things used to represent the unknown are K" and tor sils."
 If he boasts of his background" about three generations ago it was the backWoods.
 People aren't ready to govern themselves until they are ready to control themselves.
 So far no leading candidate has said that he'd rather be wet than President.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
Burns Prove Fatal to
 Little Hamden Girl

New Haven. Sept. l5 (P) - Burns received when her thin dress caught fire form matches with which she was playing resulted yesterday in the death of four year old Julia I.anlino of Hamdcn.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Nascll', who first saw the Chld's plight an! rushed io her aid. received super fcial burns about the arms and hands when they tore the burning clothing from her and rushed her 10 their home.
 The little girl died in St. Raph- ael's hospital five hours after she was burned.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

While the sizzling September heat in the middle west has broken all records, New England has been en- toying the cool breezes that blow in from the ocean. Let the m. ". be envious Of our fine climate.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
How Policemen
 Relieve
 Aching Fe2.'

Policemen who stand on their f"e' they like to bathe their feet in 9 Sylpho-Nathol solution-one tea spoonful to a quart. 1t relievcA he soreness and ache. Instantly takes out the sting and stops the burn ing. Ends callouses, bunions, corns. Refreshing in bath, too. Get Syl- -Nathol at all dealers.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

strenuous Days for the Stars, Defending titles is q sort
 of within the ointment sport Since we've no finals, Folks. 10 play, On 10 the fun-sls and be gay,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
HELP:

The poppy buds were almost ready 10 open, and Stevie was impatient to see the flowers.
 Wait until tomorrow his moth CT told him. T think they'll be open then"
 An hour later he came in with a blossom a bit torn and ragged. why Steyie, did you find one after all?'
 Well. yes" he replied Tt was most ready to come out. so pulled it's stockings off"
 Mrs Eva C.. I.amberton
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

That Civil War veteran in Ne" Hampshire, who went 10 jail rather than use his government pension 10 pay alimony, evidently stil! has the spirit of '6l.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
Nember Audit BnreAu or Circulation

Member Audit BnreAu or Circulation The A. B. c. n . national organization whieh furuishes newspa pere and adNeT- .ssrs with . strictly honest ana.ysis oi circulation. Our cirrulation statistics are haasd upon .hls audit This insuree pro- lection aRaipr fraud in newspaper ds- t-lbution agures to both national ana local advsrt,ssra
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

Politics enter tax slashing, said the headline on page one. Thus confirming divers similar supposi- tions ensconced from time 10 time on ye ed page.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15

The professional future of Leonard Cline is assured, Whatever he write. will gain public attention as coming from the brain Of that fellow who was in jail
New Britain herald., 1927-09-15
Made Himself Immune.

Bowers, What is the best invest inent you ever made"
 Hanley: T bought slo worth of Polic"man's Ball tickets from the traffic cop on the corner las. year.