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New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
\ \i.N IiHi, STATION

Officials are said 10 bc gayorug carly action toward erection of Il rirr etariou in the west end, being spmrcd toward this cndravor hy the fire iusarmce mG.rwrllyrs who simply cannot are anything less necessary if the insurance rates arc 10 be reduced lu thio city, or kept stationary.
 A west ,uI Ir" station js not all tA.y expect, hut il is tn, most im- porjant im. ii i, said.
 There is 10 argument with the Nov Eael-ud underwriters ez- change; Il wall"s the rates and we take them The only method 10 in thlonce .hc rates is to meet all the cNactions. and It is just as cheap 10 deport ourselves as if We like it.
 Last year, when the west end fire station Was under discussion. site on Jerome street was considered This year a better slte-at least, most officials say it is bottcr-has been discovered This site is at Wyst Main and Jerome street--one of the
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
THE OLD AND THE NEW

II IS an obtuse person indeed who, not indulge himself in reflection. "Another year gone; how time does fly" is the verbatim quotation of universal exclamation. And as we weigh it's trials and joys we are well pleased 10 welcome the new year with as abundant hope and optimism as we accepted the one that is gone.
 The year that is ending it's career has been notable in one important human endeaVor-ayiation. The aerial achievements of the year have been milostones in the development Of this science. But simultaneously there have been numerous costly eX- periments which yielded nothing but d loss of valuable lives. As we look 10 the rear We can readily come to the conclusion that many of these human sacrifices were entirely ln- necessary and were il not for the un- eXampled exploits of that king of the air, Colonel Lindbergh, aviation on the whole might have been re- tarded rather than advanced by its overly enthusiastic followers,
 In most other human endeavors the year has been prosaic. Disasters of various sorts have been many; the weather over q large part of the United States has been unseemly; business has been slower than the 1926 boom year and naturally a dis appointment to those who expect every year to be record breaker. We face 1928 with our usual opti- mism and have abundant reason to think We are cmiuently justified in feeling that way about it. That it will be a notable year in some re- spccts is certain, for it will see q presidential election campaign, with new blood choosing to be interested and an unusually warm discussion in prospect.
 ! It is the custom to greet the new year with manifestations of joy-at least enough joy 10 drown out our regret at the passing of another di- vision of time. Others plumb their emotions with meditation and pray er. Still otheis go 10 bed the usual time and pay little attention 10 the passing year and the entry Of the new.
 And so we cross the invisible boundary between the old and the ucw, Each in his oHn way, each to his o~n satisfaction. The old man with the scythe and hour glass wall Iy smiles and quietly goes of etagr; q lust', ba~)us infant takes his place.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

city's most widely known collision
 corners" Assuming that the city could obtain the property needed. this indeed would be likely site for the new station.
 There already is q fire station in the west end, If No, at Myrtle and Curtis streets can be regarded as within this geographical location. But the insurance underwriters though apparently admitting that itt equipment is able to reach almost time, are not satisfied with the pro- lection afforded in view Of the necessity Of crossing the railroad tracks. What 1T freight train blocks the way" is their reasoning In the face Of this hypothesis the answer, if not the mind, totters. Trains in fact do sometimes play hob with getting to fires-once every ten years or so.
 The situation being what it is, there is nothing in sight but con- struction of the new west end fire station at the earliest opportunity. Most officials seem to agree upon it and the public will accept this .s additional evidence of growth ill that direction and q future Of even great CT growth.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
BIGGEST LOCOMOTIVE

4 news item the other day record
 cd the fact that what is believed to
 be the largest locomotive in the
 world has been constructed for the
 New Haven railroad. If not the largest and most powerful, it is
 high up in this hall of fame; and others of 8 similar caliber are be- ing made for the railroad.
 What is Of peculiar interest to New Britain about this engine, how ever, is the announcement that it
 will be used 10 haul freight trains between Boston and one Of the vest ern outlets of the road This does
 not mean to New York, but to the
 Poughkeepsie bridge. The chief line
 along this outlet runs through New Britain, Bristol, Waterbury, etc, and generally referred to as our branch line.
 Thus we have more evidence that the laying of heavy rails along this ! line about year ago means some
 thing substantial to the railroad in ! the quality of freight service it is
 possible 10 give. Larger locomotives and longer freight trains have been passing through the city; and wh.n the new locomotives get into action in these parts the traffic blockade will be even longer when they pass | through the center of the city.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
LOGICAL DEDUCTION

The jury in the case of George Eemus, king of bootleggers," hav- ing acquitted him because he was regarded insane the decision of Judge Lueders that he should be sent 10 the state insane asylum is q reasonable sequel to the celebrated case.
 The judge, disrogarding alicnists who told him Remus is technically sane" evidently did some hard and sound thinking on his own account. The loophole for freedom was not too large to plug, so the judge plug sed it.
 If the bootleg king was insane when he committed the crime for which the jury acquitted him, then, reasoned the judge, he should ho in carceratGd in a place prepared for that type of unfortunates. The judge simply could not understand why man would be Temporarily" insane when he committed q crime be excused Tor its commission by d soft-hearted jury, and then be re turned 10 the realm of freedom Maybe he would again go "tempo- rarily' insane, reasoned the judge; and if this occurs, it may as well bc in an asylum.
 The same process of reasoning sent Harry Thaw into an asylum, it will be remembered
 And it will be remembered equal ly well that hc did not stay there. Nobody knows what will take place in the Remus case Few. how ever. will expect him to remain in lho state hospital for the criminal insane all his life. That prospect, in fact, is the silver lining Judicial insanity doesn't stick. 1T it did in sanity pleas would not be very com mon.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
25 Fears Ago Today
Grom Paper Of That Date)

The annual meeting Of tn" SWo- dish Bethany church was held last evening. The church debt has been reduced $5,oo0 d"rjns the year, Rev. C F.. Pihl, the pastor, reported. H." was reelected ur sidcnt with August Waucn, yi2c-prcsjdent; Alfred Pc ,yrson. secretary and Emil lIjcrpc, nrW deacon.
 The charter revision committee held d su9ppy meeting tonight and decided exactly nothing, A proposal was us,dc to reliNjlc the city into live wards, but this plan was not c,p'ed.
 A young woman tried to drown herself in Lock Shop pond last eve ming but she had trouble in tearing away tine scrca1. She WAS seen by Matthew Mclnpmny and Thomas Brennan. and they grabbed her just as she was about 10 jump.
 Al the annual meeting Of the South church last evening. F.. X. Moore was elected auditor. l.. W. Schultz iS on lnc standing commit fee; T. w. Wilbur and E. B. SasS"it on thc forward movement commit tar. r.. \. Moore resigned aS super intoudaHt of tho junior department of the Sunday chool and the Val caucv was loft open.
 J. F.. llitnsh"rs was reelected 'lrosidcnt Of ,l,. Swedish Baptist church at its oduual m"erin. last cv.mna. Ihc church now has 2l members
 Rev. II. I. Bodlry was thu nrin- cipal spcaIler at the annual banquet Of the New Britain Medical society aunual banquet ae' evening at 'hs 1 Hotel EUsSWiu.
 Fast Master C. T.. Pierce will in stall the officers of Harmony lodge r, X A M.. Monday ov,ning. 1 The New Britain Retail Clerks union met last evening and elected ! J. N. Ftallorau president.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Dec. 31.--torecast for Southern New England Rain Saturday; Sunday cloudy and much colder, probably snow fiurries.
 Conditions: The disturbance that was central northeast of Lake Su- perior Thursday night has moved northeastward, reaching Quebec. The southwestern disturbance has advanced eastward to western Ten ncSSee.
 The Tennessee disturbance will move northcastward and it will be attended hS rain Saturday, through out the Washington forecast district Following the passage of this dis 1 turbancc high pressure and much colder weather will overspread all sections east of the Mississipp river. The weather will become much colder throughout the Atlantic states during Sunday and Sunday 1 night.
 Partly cloudy weather will prevail Sunday in the Washington forecast district and snow 1lurries are prob. able from western Pennsylvania and western New York eastward to the l Atlantic coast.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
DBIRGH IN LATIN AMERICA

About q year ago naval planes at tempted q good will tour throughout Latin American countries and south America, The going was not as fast ae was anticipated, and what start cd out as fine enterprise ended with scarcely any publicity at all.
 This year Colonel Linlbergh alone and unaided, is making the trip, doing far better than all the naval planes combined did a year ago. And with len times the pub licIly and popular acclaim.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
KNOCK ON WOOD,

Johnson lit q cigar and leaned back in his easy chair with q con- tented sigh. For the first time since winter had set in the house seemed really warm comfortable. And it was cold outside, too. One of the coldest days they'd had. Funny about the furnace not so bad. at all. Good for many a stiff winter vet with the right coal. Nothing like warmth to make a man feel at ease with himself and the world. Johnson was picking up his newspaper just as his wife dash ed in.
 "Gcorge" she screamed. George. The house is on tirc!' -Melja Mazea.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

adoption by the navy. This may be next 10 impossible; but it .s pleasing to note that any citizen with a we'll thought out plan now has chance of being listened to after he goes to the trouble of making a contact with officials.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
III ST tfjIJDHI\I

Little Marie, five years Of age, upon coming from school one day, began telling her mother q story. When she had finished, her mother said, "Now Marie. I don't believe what you say and you know you must always tell the truth. Re member nov, you mustn't spin such q yarn again.
 After thinking il over for a min ute. Marie replied. Well then. wait mama. I can think up another to tell you."
 --Nlaster Amler.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
FOR PUBLIC Bt SEES

The argument, pro and con, over a possible terminal for jitney buses in this city is waxing warm between the various factions interested, with those opposing a stopping place at any spot other than about the center strenuously Voicing their views and helping little toward solving the traffic difficulties that are caused, ln part, by the collection Of jitneys on the Main street. The fact is that many people would be incon- yenienced if terminal were insti- tuted some distance from the Center and it is also a fact that many others are made to suffer delay and trouble by inc piling up of traffic at the focal point in rush hours, toward which accumulation the buses do far more than their shaa. Inasmuch as inconvenience has to be suffered by someone the problem is 10 find an answer which will cause the least in convenience to the greater number. something which those who arc in clined 10 look upon the argument from a personal standpoint only are inclined 10 forget.
 This newspaper, regarding the trolleys and iitney lines as private corporations, operated for gain even though they serve the public, has long been inclined to the view jIat they should both te compelled to furnish their own terminals and not be allowed to Use public property as they chose. 10 the dotriment Of most people. They have abused the = privileges granted th.m by the pub lie, they are still doing SO Trolley cars stand TOT longer periods at th' center than are necessary, their schedules seem 10 be so arranged or so poorly executed that they all pii, into the center at once. Now com, the utu,ys and they do the same doubling ,bc difficulty
 An admira6lo instance or tl. aul- louyncss Of transportation com pauies 10 tho rights ol the plblC may h. pointed to in 'h- use o' Sou.h Main s,u,t and Franklin Square ly th. Huay ou7 lime oper- at,d between lera and Berlin. lt N, are not mistaken 'I4 i'ury 'ranrlis, calls for 'hc operation Of the Iino through dwoIc street for most O. i's length paralI,ltng the old trolley route. The Coun .'irut Co w9s am Hious from fn. Hr-r to op.rU' through Franklin Square and many months ago gained permission t' operate oFr' this routo "as an rN. pertinent" II is stn doing 90, as al experiment, we believe, though w doubt if any opposition would hay' developed if there had been a petI ton. tor chang before the rubi, Utilities Commission and the com pany had thus compiled with tn, law.
 Several local ijtncy bus imce oper ate indcpculen'ly, that is they arr not run by Inc Connecticut Company but by individuals. They have q diff. ferent spot on which to pick up pas
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

One of the penalties Of holding public office is the loss of friends and the making of enemies. George W. Traut's experiences formed contradiction of this general rule. Few men who have been identified with New Britain as a municipal corporation have made so many genuine friends and so few enemies. His death last Thursday morning caused widespread grief and ex- pressions oi sorrow were from the heart.
 NIr. Traut combined splendid judgment with a fine personality. In the many years he served on the school board his opinions were sought and listened to eagerly. His views were respected because they were founded on common sense and d sincere desire 10 serve the city. He did not take his responsibilities lightly, giving them his devoted at tention. He studied each problem connected with the public education system. weighing it's advantages against it's disadvantages always with an eye to the interests of the children in the schools.
 Before the Traut & Hine Mfg. Co.,, of which he was president, went out of existence Mr. Traut was the head of large, happy group of employees, all of whom were ready 10 speak well of him. He endeared himself to men and women on the companys payrolls and was never to occupied with executive matters to help them with their personal trou- tlcs. When he became vice-president of North X Judd Mfg. Co. he won many new friends. The employees of that company felt a distinct sense of loss when they learned of his death.
 Mr. Traut was one Of those few mortals who pass through this life tranquilly. bringing pleasure to those with whom they come in con- tact and leaving behind the impress sion that the world is better for their having been members of this great human family.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

The man whose wife gave him Q dozen stiff turn down collars and q ready-made bow tie for Christmas takes his revenge by getting the woman 70 hook him up every time he wears the combination.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
CHEMIST TAKE FIRST PLACE Lead in Science Record ioT
 Closing Year
RECORD OF SCIENCE

Here arc some of the OutStand- ing items on the scientific record
 Of 1927: Civilian aviators In America flew more than 12,o00,000 miles. Naval survey mapped whole
 territory of Alaska in 15 days.
 Medical scientists discover ma lcria will cure parcsis.
 Radio developed transatlantic telephony, beam transmission,
 television and other new steps.
 Many exploration trips made
 to all parts of the globe by American scientists.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
IIiii I'Okii.,

Mrs Dgtton: "That woman over there IS Mrs, Fuller Dutton: "What is she famous for?'
 Mrs Dutton; "Sho holds the dirty look championship of our bridge club!"
 Norman II. Adler.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

\ ceuaus of all horses and mules or l@rms the first Of this year showed q total Of 21.o1$,0Oo head. a decline Of IT per cent since 1920. The next five years are expected 10 show reduction of the present number by @0 or lo per cent.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

If the scientists who are meeting in Tennessee are getting proper pub licity maybe they can proceed TO punish the state for staging that monkey trial
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
MORE IMPORTANT!

Blakeman: 50 your boy is home from college, oh? What does he think about lt?'
 Tomlin: He seems to think the coonskin is more important than the sheepskin."
 B A. Sailing.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
Naulcr Audit Bureau of Circulation

TEs A. E. .. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adHef- ,rsers with strictly honest analysis oi sfrculation. our circulation statistics are sased upon this audit This insures pro factIou against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and Iocal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
CT ItSI,I).

Mrs. Boyer: Did your husband swear off last New Year's?' Mrs. Holt: "Ycs, and then he swore on and off all year!'
 Mrs. B. l.. Speidel. Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

The old-fashioned New England winter seems to have got stuck ill Old England.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

The idea that every criminal is ln- sane originated in the mihds oi lawyers, not doctors.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

Tho Herald Is on sale daily In New York at Hotaling's Newsstand, Times square; Schultz's Newsstands, Entrance Erand Central, i2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
FOR ITS LEAP YEAR TOO,
 FOLKS!

Ring out the old, ring in the new Ring out the grouch-ring in the
 cheer! And bachelors, we're telling you, You'd better watch your step this
 yeari
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

What practical difference is there between increased taxes ana lh- creased water rates?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

 it doesn't matter. They'll tell it. Doubtless the three books that in tiuenCed Mencken's career most were the first three he wrote. No man Is really tired of life while he still has ambition enough 10 take q bath.
 If you must conceal your faults rom him in order 10 keep his good will he isn't a friend.
 Still. If everybody abominated bri- bery, how many Christmas presents would a janitor get?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

So celebrate the happy time,
 We hope, and do not doubt, That you will see the New Year in And 1t won't see you QUIT!
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

Based entirely on the past record, Hoboken has a big fire or explosion approximately every six months.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

Whitccaps of political disturbance are being observed on what has been a placid republican sea. \ storm is reported brewing over Alderman Judd's method of acquir- ing for himself several months be- fore the primary, the party nomina- tion for state senator. His mode of procedure was simplicity itsclf--he inst reached out and took it. And he will probably hold it in view of the disinclination of others 10 cause q fuss.
 T. is generally assumed that AL dcrman Judd, who has served a term in the lower house of the legis- laturc. will appear at the head of the local state ticket when the electors march to the voting stations. TNo as i sumption has become stronger be- cause no one has been found who will rear up and claim the honor for anyone else although it is reported l that several others have cast longing 1 eyes in the direction of the nomina- ton.
 Mr Judd was not the Illogical
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
LIGHT EATER

Patrick: Do you bolt your door at night. Tim 2" Timothy: No, I eat only very light lunch."
 Mrs. L. E. Bloom.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

There is no place like home, 1T 1t were not for the wrong Kind ol music coming over the radio.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

Each year there are S0,000 applf- cations for patents in Washington. D. C. Many are not granted, but about 50,000 are issued.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

William Howard Taft was the first president to draw the present salary of S75,000 a year.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
\ HAPPY NEW YEAR
 D.. aLI. Ir.Iian.

ny lIIC T1IIIUF We wish you such a happy year In Nineteen-Twcnty- Eight That this will be a Fun Shop From Maine to the Golden Gate. We hope tonight when midnight tolls The sound will usher in An era that will find you with One big perpetual grin!
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg. 6l Church Stree.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

It's perfectly safe to let the kid go riding at night if her idea of fun is seven in a coupe.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

T!s uHly profitable advertising mei'um II the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31
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A hicll town is one whore the same man runs tho moyi" machine and sweeps out the peanut hulls next morning.
 MussoIni can stop crime in Italy, hut Americans wouldn't stand for any such tyranny aS that.
 Weddings are always sad. Th'0k of guarding and shielding your son for so many years and then turning him over to some woman.
 one man is a natnral- born ass, and another gets that way because the women Of the family thinks he s .u wonder.
 Don't worry. Very few of inc big jobs are h,ld hy men who resemble the young fellow in the union sui ads.
 Correct this sentence: Give mc some more rice pudding said the man. Copyright 1928, Publishers SyNdi-
 Catc.D
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

When pious villagcr returns from the wicked city. he can tell you about it's Wickcdncss but not where it's churches are located.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-31

Children are naturally polite.
 They always pretend 10 believe what their parents say. even though they know it's a cock-eycd lie,