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New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

States will have. in about five years, a monumental affair between New York and New Jersey, work upon which started a few days ago. We are assured that the new buidge is to be the most daring achievement projected up to date and will con- tain the longest span Of any yet con- structed, in fact twice as long as any other.
 Plans for this bridge call for a span stretching from towers on eith- CT side Of the Hudson which will be 625 feet above water level. The span itself will be $500 feet from sup port to support and will be 200 feet above the Hudson at the center. New York and New Jersey expect construction costs to approximate sixty million dollars. There will be about 120,O0 tons of steel and con- crete handled in building it. Cables supporting the span and strung from the towers will have a diameter of 37 inches and each cable will have a carrying strength of 330,00O tons, against carrying strength of 45,- GOO tons for the cables which now support the Brooklyn bridge. It is expected that tolls at the rate of fifty cents for each pleasure car and truck, dollar for each bus and five cents for each pedestrian and passenger will eventually retire the bond issues with which the states will pay for the work on the bridge A preliminary estimate of the number of vehicles which will cross the bridge in the course of a year is S,148,00o.
 The temerity Of engineers in planning such structures is to be wondered at, their success in the work Is simply marvellous. Unques- tionably the bridge will go up, meet in the center as the spans progress and do the work 1t is expected to do. The mind of the ordinary man Is scarcely able to grasp the amount of detailed work preliminary to start ing actual construction. There can be no slip in the figures, a slip might mean death to workmen or users and would certainly mean heavier expense. The engineering science knows well how to anticipate every detail, to meet the difficult problems that must come up, and to allow for every contingency, a point more to be wondered at than the statistics as to the amount of ma terial that will go into the structure.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

is not necessary. It is understood c. What do the names Chrystal l and Christopher mean? A. The name Chrystal is from the Gaelic and means Christ bearer. It has the same meaning as Christo- pher. which however, is from the Greek.
 e.. What is meant by '1oaming" in gold mining?
 A. Loaming is a method of pros- pecting for gold, in which the earth is washed from the hillside in the direction indicated by the increasing gold particles until the vein is located. The term comes from Aus tralia.
 c. Where can one obtain list of all the leading cartoonists in the country with their addresses?
 A. The August 27. 1927 issue Of Editor and Publisher contains such a list. The price ia ten cents plus postage. and the address is Room 17o0, Times Building, New York city.
 Q. How many Irish and Scotch persons were admitted to the United States in 1926?
 A. There were 42475 Irish and o7.29S Scotch.
 Q. Can airplanes. travel faster than the fastest birds?
 A. The fastest birds known are the large Swifts of Central America. They fly faster than the Lanner Gier Falcon of England, which, accord ing to speed tests made with air planes, travel at the rate of no miles per hour Airplanes have made over 900 miles per hour There Is no record of a bird equal ing that speed. Q. What is the smallest gold coin ever issued in the United States?
 A. The gold dollar Is the smallest gold coin ever issued by the United States government. according to the official report of the director of the mint. There were some gold quar- ter dollars issued in California by private parties in the pioneer days of the West. Such coinage is now prohibited by law.
 Q. Are the Dort autom obiles still being made?
 A. Their manufacture ceased In 1924.
 Q. What Is the salary of the Governor-General of the Irish Free State and that of the ministers who constitute the executive council?
 A. Timothy Michael Healy, gov ernor-General of the Irish Free State. receives a yearly salary Of ten thousand pounds or slightly less than fifty thousand dollars. With the exception of the president Of the executive council, who receives an annual salary of two thousand, five hundred pounds. all ministers on the executive council receive one thou sand. seven hundred pounds a year.
 Q. What is the official title of the American diplomatic representa- tive in Canada?
 A. His official title Is envoy ex- traordinary and minister plenipoten- tiary.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
25 Fears Ago Today

Tomorrow evening at the RussWin Lyceum, Walter Fesslcr'S big scenic production "The Great White Dia- mond." Original and marvellous mechanical effects. Full of heart interest, comedy and up-to-date spe- cialties. Prices-l5, 25, 35, and soc.
 The no-license campaign got un- der way in Plainville today and it is expected that valiant fight will be made i'll the short time before election.
 Charles H. Mitchell, son of Sub way Commissioner T. W. Mitchell, will enter Yale medical schoo next month. MT. Mitchell is a graduate of the high school, class of 96, and has been employed in the office of the N. Y., N II. x II. freight depot.
 W M. Stockwell. son of Alderman StockWell. played at guard on the University of Pennsylvania football team in the game with Lehigh Sat urday. StoCiWcll attends the medical school.
 The finals in the play for the pres idents cup will be played on the Maple Hill golf links tomorrow after noon between James S. North and
 Marcus White.
 New Britain and Hartford will clash at football again this year after two years without a game. They will play at Hartford on November i and the winner will play New Ha- ven on the Sth. On the 1 5th the vic- tor in that contest will meet the winner of the Meriden-Torrington game for the Trinity cup. Waterbury has been excluded for alleged un- fair tactics.
 New Britain factories are being pinched for coal and may be forced
 to curtail if new supplies are not i coming soon.
 | The senior class at the high school
 has selected the following officers President, Charles Hart; vice-presl-
 dent. Miss Christine North; secre'
 tary. Edward Klassen; treasurer | Ralph Kibbo.
 Manager Sloper of the New Britalr ' Gas Light Co.,, informed the Herald this afternoon that there was nc
 truth to the rumor that has been cir : culating that the company was con-
 tenn plating an increase in the price o
 gas. Mr. s;oper said that at present the company was devoting it's entire time to supplying the increased de l mands in town for gas and that 1T ! common with most of the gas com ] panies, was finding it a problem. 1 Here is a chance for you. ToI ' Coats-tali, olive, black, and oXtort
 mixtures, originally sl0. SIP. ant s15, for S5.-C. J. White Co.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

You can get an answer 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 a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are fdential-Editor.
 c. Are airplane propellers ever made of canvas?
 A. The Micarta propeller blades are made principally of cotton. The process is secret, but it is commonly known that the basis is canvas, layers of which. impregAated with certain chemical Components, are pressed into a substance of steel-like hardness.
 Q. Do sword swalloNers swallow swords or is it a fake?
 A. There are two kinds of sword swallowers. the real and the fake. Real sword swallowers harden the lining Of their throats with chemi- calls until they become almost like leather. They also learn to expand them to take long straight blade. The process is described by Houdini in his book Miracle Mongers and Their Methods.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the Latin phrase 'Tentanada wis est:
 A. A way must be attempted".
 c. Have the number of horses in the United States decreased ma terially during the last ten or fifteen years?
 A. According 10 the Department Of Agriculture's Year Book there were 9,S33.0oO horses on farms in the United States on April IS, 1910. and 15.77S.ooo in 1926 (prelimnary reporU.
 Q. How does the printing and publishing business rang among the industries of the United States?
 A. It ranks fifth in volume and the value of it's production for 1925 fthe latest compiled figures) was s2,021,356. .O00.
 o. How many ordained women preachers are there in the United States?
 \. About o,OO0.
 Q. How can a chamois skin jacket or windbreaker be washed?
 4. In warm suds to which house. hold ammonia has been added-in proportion about one teaspoon to a quart of water. Do not rinse much. Stretch it to shape while damp. If the jacket is expensive it would be better to have the work done by 8 professional cleaner.
 Q. Should sandwiches he eaten by hand?
 A. Plain meat or cheese sand wiches may be eaten by hand, but a fork should be used for salad or combination sandwiches. Q. It is correct to say Are you working harder than ] ann? A. That is correct but the "am''
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
1000 MILES IN \ 10 FOOT
 SCHOONER

Even the most confirmed fireside addict providing he be a male, gets a thrill out of tales Of exploits at sea. Many a man gratifies his desire for adventure by reading Of the ex- pericnces of others and perhaps day dreaming himself to sleep by imagining himself undergoing the trials and tribulations of some hardy mariner, explorer, or hunter. In this day and generation we are accus- toned to sensational exploits. In fact 'he echoes Of one of the greatest ad- ventures ever, Lindbergh's trip to Paris, have not yet died down. But the tales of the sea and boats have not lost their glamor, notwithstand- ing. There Is some appeal 10 an in stinCt in mentally reviewing the trip Of a sea farer that does not exist In connection with an aviator. The fly CT either does or does not make the trip. Once over the waters his de- pcndence is largely upon mechanics rather than personal effort. The navigator has many an opportunity 10 meet difficult situations and thwart the danger through his own seamanship. In the one case the per sonal equation is much heavier in the balance than the other.
 On June 18th Hugo Hoahna started from Providence In his 40 foot schooner rig boat, alone but for kitten and a dog. set sail for the Canary Isles, well toward the other side Of the Atlantic, On September 2Sth we were told of his arrival from , Iunchal in Madeira. IIe prosum- ably had made port not at all be- tween l'unChal and the coast of North Aiuerlca. Beyond m" bare dn- nouncoment that he carried only small chart. q compass and two patent logs device for measur- ing the distance covered by a boaD there is no story of his adventure. He had no seXtant. probably did not know how to use one if he had car riod it. Dead reckoning alone was used 10 determine his position. He slept days, with his tillor tied down, and remained awake nights to keep out of the course Of shipping.
 The ocean has been crossed be-
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Who says there's no money in art. Arturo Toscanini. famous conductor Of the Milan Opera company is re- garded as an artist all right and he's raking in the shekels all right too. His engagement for A con- certs in the |. s. averages $25 for each minute he swings the baton. Such Is the value Of reputation for doubtless there are numerous other conductors capable Of conducting just as well as he, yet his is the master. reputation.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
SHE GNU HE WAS \ BEAR!

By Marie Louise Tysen Before they wed, they used to spend Their evenings in the park. She liked his brand of betting well, She called the guy Shark And when he did as he was bid The girl was sweet as jam; She snuggled up and stroked his
 cheek
 And often called him Lamb" When first on matrimony's ship They kept a dual log, His friends stepped up and shook
 his hand
 And called him Lucky Dog" Soon discord snuck into their lives: Her anger was released; She turned upon him, and informed The guy he was a Beast! And thus in dismal misery
 They both abode a term: It didn't better matters much The time she called him Worm" At last he said "This is the end: Good-bye. Farewell. I'm through. I'm going out and travel round The country as zoo!"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The trouble with fame these days is that the hero has got to keep do- ing his stuff or he is quickly for gotten. Where is Red Grange now. Lindy isn't really forgotten but he seldom breaks into the front page. Tho same with other notables of nation or world. Mussolini however, seems favored by the fates. When politics seem to be slow along comes the stork to keep him in the head lines.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Sept. c9.--l'orecast for Southern New England: Cloudy tonight and Friday; showers Friday. Mild temperatures: moderate to fresh southwest and south winds.
 Conditions: A marked fall In pressure has occurred generally throughout all portions of the coun- try during the past A hours. One center Of the western disturbance is over eastern Nebraska. the other Is over the Canadian northwest Tenn pcraturcs are generally higher in all districts east of the Rocky moun- tains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with local showers.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
Expect Wife to Go
 Against Rev. Jordan

Charlotte. N. C.. Sept. 29 P - Mrs. Willis T. Jordan. of Colum bus. Ga, is expected to testify against her husband. a minister, who is being brought here from Grand Rapids Mich, to face a bigamy charge. authorities have been in formed. The minister. who disap
 peared from his Columbus pastorate
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Shades of Abraham Lincoln and the framcrs of the constitution, II is indeed a rather shocking sidelight on the Amcricanism of both children and parents to read about the Gary, Indiana, high school pupils (whte, insofar as skin pigments are con- cerned) going on a strike because about a score of negro children had been put in the same building to study.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Most of us read in vain of Jimmy's endowment of things abroad, samples Of which, polluted samples indeed, are received in this country occa sionally and are alleged to be free ly circulated in other nations.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
We'll Named. We'll Say!
MxS0NmKau LR0

We'll Named. We'll Say! They call 'em Fall Fashions" for when We inquire The prices of models our hearts so desire The figures they quote are so fear full that all Our hopes of possession can do, Folks, is Fall,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Comedy ofttimes crecps into the ad columns, An exchange item credits the Topeka Capital with this one: Lost, ladder, between 11th and Kansas avenue to sixth, step ladder with A. P. Boley on it. Reward.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

was "get your man." and with whom duty came before all else. In a store of the Hudson Bay company he meets and falls in love with Tessie De France, who is enga ged to Jean Marcel, a brother to Andy Marcel. a high commissioner of the mounted Police. O'Doyle is sent to capture Mike De France. a criminal. who, it appears, is Tcssie's father. NOW GO ON WITH THE SRY!
 HARDLY:
 Mrs. Robinson; Did you go over to see the doctor today?"
 Robinson: Yes"
 Mrs. Robinson: What did he say"
 Robinson: ''He said I must not do any hard work"
 Mrs. Robinson: Good. Then you won't have to give up your plumb ing job.'
 Mrs. R. Y. Heuer Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
Anyhow.

In the sporting pages recently we read that Pittsburgh player was fined $50 by the manager for fail ing to slide into second base. That's what he got for choosing" to run.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Down in Chile the government has purchased a newspaper. It will be the official organ and promises 10 print the truth. No doubt it will when that will serve best.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

two weeks ago. is scheduled to ar rive here tomorrow from the Mich igan city in the custody of a local police officer. The authorities an- nounced his trial on the charge of marrying Mrs. Emma Landridge of Washington last month while he had another living wife probably will commence next week.
 READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
Quick Thinking!

Vu1ck IHI1klnSI
 Boss: You little. dreamy eyed girl of my dreams
 Stenog: "Oh, you musnt talk like that, sir. Your wife"
 Boss: "1'd like to hold your hand in mine. I'm always blue without you darling. Your smile thrills me. and the touch of your hand makes me know I love you! Sweetheart"
 U,nter the Boss Wifc)
 Boss Unconscious of iD: "There was never a girl like you! All night long I dream of you! Your tender smile with lovelight gleaming-" Boss Wife: WHAT DOES THIS MEANT"
 Boss: "Er-There Was Never n Pal Like You. Rye, Bye. Blackbird, Valencia. Baby Face, Poor Papa. That will be all. Miss Clarke. and tell them to send the songs by re- turn mail. Now hand me the order and I'll o. K. it."
 ". James Bunker.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
GrleSOIne:

Rufus: ''Dat sure was some haunted storm we had last night, wasn't it, big boy?"
 Caesar: What yo' mean. Rufe, by a haunted stormo'
 Rufus: Didn't de wind scream while de rain came down in sheets?"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Mayor Jimmy Walker, Of Ne" York, is back in the old home town which looks so good to him that he i. willing to kiss the streets
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The condition of the atmosphere is an essential part of all of our surroundings"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A. E. c. U . national organization which furuishes newspapers and adveT- tissrs with . strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This 'nsures pro- tection against fraud in newspaper dle- tribution figures to both national and local adveItisera
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Member of tho Associated Pres The Associated Press h exciusively en- titled to the use for republication oI all news credited to it or not otherwise credited ;n this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The state highway department in planning its work for next year must consider not only the layout, but the outlay,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
Well, They Wire Flowers. Don't

WEI, lHCS "lFC IIO"CTs. Doh
 They?
 Telegraph Operator: Were out of blanks, so just tell me what you want to say. and I'll send it."
 Sweet Young Thing: 'How nice! Well. just say: Dear Sweetums Charlie Boy. Heaven only knows, honey daddy. how can stand this terrible. terrible separation. I cant eat or sleep. for thinking of you. Don't be afraid that I'll go with any ether boys. How could I, after knowing the most wonderful boy in all the wide, wide-'
 Telegraph Operator: Hold on a minute. You're limited to ten words."
 Sweet Young Thing: Cant you boil that down to ten words. please 2" Telegraph Operator: Sure. No eat; no sleep. no go boys. love you. How'S that?"
 Sweet Young Thing: "Wonderful. Now I want you to include a lock of my hair."
 Annie R. Evans
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Happiness is in humanity, merely adoption to the surroundings, it is said.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Some people may argue that the r. s. does not need a bigger navy now that the trans-ocean flights have been curtailed.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The millennium will be here soon after nations become as mortified by their own sins as they are by the other fellows.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Just what would happen if some body should offer a s25,000 prize to the first who dives off of the Wash ington monument?
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
ANOTHER GREAT BRIDGE
 BUILDING

Outriyalling famous spans. such as the Quebec bridge and the structure over the Firth of Forth, the United
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Scientists say the next big war will be with insects. It will begin when the enemy refuses to except picnics as peace offering.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

We imagine he would be, and we would be-eventually.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Futher evidence of human ad- yancement is seen in the change of lawn signs. Once it was Keep off the grass" Now it is merely Please"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The only profitable advertising medium .n the City, Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

The Hsrald is on sale daily in Ne| York at Aotaling's Newsstand, Times souars; echultxs Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Correct this sentence: "He was shipped back to the minors but did not believe the big league manager had made d mistake"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

He said he had a fine time, gor- geous receptions, but was tired of 1t all.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

cited the liars greatest temptation is removed.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

A village is a place where the man is a travelling salesman.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
FdctsondFuncies
By Robert Quillen

Up to the time the son reaches 10 father knows everything.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

If it's a very small village noon is 12 o'clock by the sun and the smell of frying beefsteak.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Printed seventy years before the flood: "A New Orleans poet calls the Mississippi the most eloquent of riv ers.'
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Man may be inferior in some ways, but he doesn't think something awful will happen if the telephone isn't answered quickly.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Which of course we accept as the usual political exaggeration.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Gosh, the coal dealers must bt happy.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
The Bred Line
Less Painful!

Fred: Shall I sing, In the Baggage Coach Ahead?'" Selma: "No, you'd better find an empty freight car somewhere, and sing in that"
 --Richard T. Rasher
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
TELEPHONE CALLS

lntsrsd st the Post Ofics at New Brit
 ain e Second ClAN Mall Natter.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

One American city has found that dead men voted at the last election. Couldn't got the live ones to regis ter.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
IT'S EASY:

According to Thomas A. Snyder)
 Jerry O'Doyle was a Canadian mounted policeman, whose motto
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
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x1RALD PuBLlsH1No COMPANY
guBsCRIPTIoN RATEs

Y0usd Daily (1unday Exespted) At Hsrald BldS- e7 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29
Sounded GOds

Fred: "Who are you going to root for in the Worlds Series?" Genevieve: "The Yankees, of course"
 Fred: Why" Geneyieve: Ter like Huggins,'
 --Eleanor R. Gross
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Where there is one to ask Who's Hoover?" there are thousands who can answer.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

From New York we read an item about a janitor who aspires to 20 to the legislature. Going up" might well be his campaign slogan.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Fable: An optimist and pessi mist talked the matter over at lunch con and agreed that there is constant danger of a tidal wave of honesty engulfing the naton."
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Copyright 1927. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Perhaps we have become so thor oughly impregnated with the idea that speed is everything that we are getting ahead of the slow processes of evolution.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

handmade laws. As if there was any thing the matter with Moses.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

As a rule man is considerate when speaking of hips. It is the woman who makes reference to hams.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

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 j3.oo Three Months. f. 7sc. . Month.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

Americanlsm: Laughing at the flivver; buying one.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-29

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