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New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
AN ELECTION |" AS WAS ONE"

Down in New Haven Ho per cent ot the qualified voters went to tho polls on Tuesday, thus showing once again that the electorate will yotc in large numbers when the issues are sufficiently vital to stimulate participation. One good impression
 rom the New Haven election is that tine politicians for once made no ut- tempt 10 pussyfoot upon the issues. Philip Trout, the Democratic can didate, must be given much credit in this respect; he at least smoked out the opposition and forced frcn- ziod explanations about financing and city business, explanations which apparently satisfied the ma Iorlty of voters, but by q close shave.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

can league record was formerly 105 made by the Boston Red Sox in 1912. but it was broken by the New York Yankeea in 1927 when they won 110 games.
 Q. What is gravitation?
 A. The force which tends 10 cause all bodies to attract each other; the tendency of every particle of matter in the universe to attract every other particle. Q. What state in the United States extends the farthest northo | A. Minnesota.
 c. How many horses are there in the United States today as com pared with 1900?
 A. There were o1,@03.o01 horses in the |. s. in 1900. There are approximately 17,O00,0oO in the 1 United States now.
 c. How long will McMillan he gone on his latest polar expedition ?
 A. Donald McMillan, the eyplor- CT, started his last polar expedition l in June of this year. It is expected that the expedition will not return for two years.
 Q. Where can a complete stem ographic report of the Scopes Evo- lution trial at Dayton, Tenn, be ob- tained?
 i A. From the National Book Co, Cincinnati. Ohio.
 Q. Why does the sun heat the earth more in summer than in win ter?
 A. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are due to the fact that the axis Of the earth is inclined 10 the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun. at an angle of 23.5, thus caus- , ing the suns rays to strike the northern attitudes at much great CT slant in winter than in summer. This has a double effoct-feWcr rays fall on a horizontal square yard. and tho rays have 10 pass through a greater thickness Of atmosphere, both being conducive to a lower temperature.
 Q. How long did 1t take Coxey's | NIllN to llldlth lIOlu 'Hlo lb " dSll - ington?
 A. It left Massilon, Ohio. March 10, 1894. and reached Washington May ., 1894.
 i Q. How are bayberry candles made'
 A. From the berries of the bay ! berry plants which grow in New England and southward along the Atlantic coast. Tho wax forms a coating on tn" berries which is re- moved by placing them in water kept hot until the wax rises to the top. When cold the wax forms q solid cake that can be removed from water and dried. Suitable wicks arc repeatedly dipped into the melted wax until the candles are built tc the desired thickness. Between dip pings the candles should be allowed { to cool and the wax should be at a temperature slightly above its melting point.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Anna J. Granniss. the well know poetess of Plainville, has a charm ing poem in the current issue of tIr Connecticut Quarterly entitled "rh Poets Return 10 the Home of He Childhood" It will be read witt much interest hereabouts as gracefully touches a tender chort and will awaken responses in man, q heart.
 E. r. Gaffncy. J. II. kirkham ant P. r. McDonough have qualified a, justices Of the peace.
 The A. II. Warner factory II Bristol, owned by w. R. Carpentel of New Britain. was totally destroy. cd by fire today with a loss ol s7,50o
 The debating club of the Y. M C. A. met last evening for organiza- ton with 40 of it's 46 members pres ent. Ernest W. Christ acted as chairman and H. IT, Bassett was secretary. The first debate will he on Resolved: that compulsory Not- ing should be introduced by the various state goyernIncnts.' F. M Parker and F.. R. Low will be the affirmative side and l.. G. Goodwin and Frank Starkle the negative. Truman l.. Weed will be chairman and George E. Clarv secretary.
 The charter revision committed went 10 Waterbury yesterday and found several good points which it intends 10 incorporate into the pro- posed new charter here, w. E. At wood says.
 The Boys club membership now is sos. During the week 177 boys washed and 10 took baths.
 Fred Beloin has been granted a license to sell liquor in the Beloin hotel.
 Rev. Charles Coppens won a shaw ing set at the recent St. Josephs g fair
 Charles Diggle, Fred Bunnell, William Baker, and Charles Prior have gone 10 the northern part of the state on a hunting trip.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Obtaining government contracts is still an important business in Hartford, where Pratt & Whitney, aircraft engine manufacturers, ob- tained the right to make 346 nine cylinder air-cooled airplane engines for the navy department the same to cost $3,147,323. And in this con- nection it is satisfactory to note that the engines will be used to replace those now in use in many of the ravy's planes, thus making likeh- hood of engine trouble more remote in the future than it has been in the past. Similar renovation of army planes is also under way. When this work is completed there will he few CT plane crashes in both services.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
'Jadics and Gentlemen of the Fun shop Minstrcls
 Be Seated"

GAS the Joke was Heard al Neigh
 boring Town IialD
 "Th"ro's something wrong with these rabbits you sold me. They have the hiccoughs.'
 My dear sir, they are Belchin' hares,'
 (And as The Fun shop Minstrcls
 shot all around iN
 Interlocutor: Mister Snowdcn, how do you feel tonight?'
 Snowden: "Lak de French gal takin' a milk bath"
 Interlocutor: "HoW's that?"
 Snowden: "All in. Boy, las night An went fo chicken dinner an An saw black specks in front ob nah eyes
 Butcher: "Dtm wuzzcnt black specks, dem wuz buckshot.'.
 Snowdcn: Don yo' sinuatc dat An steals mah chicken! When An wants fowl An hunts fo' it."
 Butcher: "Ych, wifi h-light..'
 Interlocutor: Talking about hunting, Mister Snowdcn, 1 under stand you know a lot about hare. Now, tell me, how many kinds of hare are there?"
 Snowden: "Blonde. brunette. an bricktop."
 Interlocutor: "No no, you don't understand me. No doubt you are quite familiar with the Belgian hare?
 Snowden: "Ah ncber did like dem Belchin heirs"
 Interlocutor: Tt isn't Relchin, it's Belgian. Remember the g.
 Snowden: An doan yo' fo'get de ". De one yo' borrowed from me las week.
 Interlocutor: "You need not worry about that five dollars. put that on q race-horse yesterday afternoon. l put + on dead surc thing. And after the race l found out that it was dead, sure"
 Tambo: Talking about race horses, MlStah 1nterlockanal, Al had a dream las night dat An own cd a race horse an called him Fur Shop Contributor" Interlocutor: "Why did you cal , him Fun Shop Contributors" Tambo: "So dat he would be 1T de money. De fust race An entered him in he wuz in de strctch--' Rufus Gntcrrupting) "Yo' mear dc strctcher.' Tambo: He wuZ in de stretcl when suddenly he recognized hi conductor an" 1 Rufus: Car conductor" . Tambo: "No. de Fun Shop con ductor. an den he began goin' zig gag all obcr de track" l Intcrlocutor: "Couldn't the jock ~ scc?'
 l Ta,nbo: "No. doy took de e ou ob de jockey so dat it would b ',okey' Dat caused cha-grin an da horse didn't win till de boy prodde' him wifi some oh de point oh d : Fun Shop jokes ] Interlocutor: "AIr. Rude A, Walk aning will now sing a little balla. entitled T Don't Care How Long Lollipops Last, I'll Succumb Till Am Black In The Face" Garter Fcldman
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

men on this day, there is this much to be said: Objections there can be none. but one need only to consider that there is a special holiday for that purpose-pecoration day-and the graves Of all former service mon usually are sprinklcd with flowers or that day Obviously no one can oppose a similar decoration Of graves on armislice day; l- is a matter of personal preference and Individual sense ol fitness.
 The growing practice Of gj,iu- over two minutes of silence to con temptation Is highly commendablo wherever it is followed. The psycho- logical effect Of such an act in it. self is wholesome, concentrating the thoughts rrpou the true meaning ot the day, This is being done in the schools and also in many manufac- turing establishments, The custom might well become universal
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

points in New England. But do we produce enough European freigh, regularly to fill ships?
 Another economical advantage over New York is said 10 be the saving in water distance 10 Europe. Now London is 91 miles closer to Europe than New York, it is pointed out, meaning a saving in time of from eight to fl hours a round trip on water
 Instead Of being an advantage this is a disadvantage. Boston is even closer 10 Europe than New London, and Portland, Me, closer still. IT the New London thesis were sound the port closest 10 Eu- rope would have the best advantages; but the port authorities In Halifax do not think so. Transportation by water is cheaper than by rail, and IS long u3 this is the case the most inland ports have the advantage. Thus New Orleans. with a commerce ol S.G29.501 tons., Philadelphia, with ,.5ag.&5l. Baltimore with 5.G92,- afq, and Norfolk with 2.SS9.45c, all have q larger foreign trade than Boston, with 2,49G,SST. Newport News, with 2,02G,516 trails close be- hind Boston, and Houston, with l,9u1 4Go, is progressing rapidly. These cities are far inland com pared with Boston; most of them further inland compared with New . York. but the latter has the adyan- laee of frequent service hy steam ships. q large number of which call it Iioboken, Jersey City. or other points on the Jersey side where freight cars can unload alongside [ Ilf Sl'dII''IS II dlN ttIldGt that New London claims as unique for itself
 As for passengers 10 Europe, they prefer the ocean trip rather than a longer rail journey. There seems 10 be no likelihood at all that Leyia = thans, Mauretanias, Majostics. or others of that type will quit New , York for any other port This isn't saying, however, that a minor line could not call al New London to the advantage of that city; but we would be much surprised if this ever happened.
 New London's efforts 10 revive it's ocean prestige is interesting, but 16 years of failure would indicate that there are more reasons than Captain . HamiltOn's 'intcresting statistics | mentioned. It takes more than paper statistics to guide the habits of ocean steamships.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
ARMuSTICE DAY; CITY $ QUIET CELEBRATION

Something new in ArmistiCe day celebrations will take place in New Britain tomorrow. Devoid of all the trappings and the furore Of past celebrations, it will appear slight in comparison. Yet the spirit will re main. The main difference will be that the day will be celebrated as you will. CT at-your- convenience Easically, the only difference will be in appearances; at heart, everyone will celebrate the day in spirit.
 The parades Of past years will be absent. due 10 the decision of th" American L,rion committee 10 ask TO sacrifices from workers who dur- ing 2. period Of curfailad employ mont need thair wages more than they need parados. The factory Ok ccutives and others, having agrcoi 10 abide 10 whatever the corouItf.a decided. therefore WiIl continue tlpg plants in operation as usual Hut uono Of tAis need interfere with Inc true spirit Of the day, the memories Of the first arrnisticc day when the War was ended m victory.
 Celebrations that do not interfere with daily toll, Of course, will be many. The former soldiers will lead in this type Of celebration, and otb- CTS will follow.
 Some critics claim that Armsfice day should be "morc solemnly ole served" than fl has been in :bc past. We fear they will not make much headway in this direction. The spirit of Armistice day is primarily one Of exuberant joy a replica Of tho first such day when tho nation went wild with gratitude 1t is no tim" for long facos.
 As TOT the practice, upheld w some quarters, Of decorating th' graves Of the dead former service
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

You can get an answer 10 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 he answered. All letters are dcntial.-Editor.
 Q. In what motion picture has Gertrude Ederle played"
 A. swim. Girl, swim" is the only picture in which she has ap- pcarcd.
 e. How many different makes of passenger automobiles are there? A. Tifty-onc..
 Q. Can q duplicate Of lost Vic tory Button be obtained from the war department?
 A. The war department does not supply them put they can be bought from Bailey, Banks and Biddle' IolS Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. A copy not the orignaD Of honorable discharge papers should be furnished with application for the button.
 c. Was James J. Davis, the sec retary of labor, born in the U. S.? 4. He was born of Welsh parents in Tredcgar, south Wales, October 27. 1873, and came 10 the United States in 1881.
 c. What is the difference be- tween soccer and football?
 A. The chief difference is that soccer is played with q round ball. kicked exclusively, being kept on the ground practically all the time. while football is played with an oval ball and is carried by the players.
 Q. Where is the Republic of Georgia?
 A. It is a country of Trans caucasia, formerly part of the Rus sian empire, and was proclaimed an independent republic May 26, 1918. It is now q Soviet state. The boundaries extend from Turkey and Armenia on the south and Azer- haijan on the southeast, 10 the Black Sea on the west and the Caucasus mountains on the north.
 Q. Do captive rattlesnakes ea' and what is their main dict?
 A. They seldom eat in captivity and have been known to live year or more without food. They must | have water. however. If they will 1 eat in captivity they may be fed small game and mice or any raw meat. In case raw meat is fed the! must have some small bones as 1 well.
 Q. How old is Mary Pickford? A. Thirty-fOur years. c. What is the major league record for the most number o' i games won in a single season ir | baseball? What is the record fol the American league? 1 A. The major league record fol most games won in a season is l16 made by the Chicago Nationa league team in 1906. The Ameri
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
FIRE. DEPARTMENTS NEEDS

one ol the important iuncIOnS or the fire board is to be heard from every year as to the needs of the department. Last night it gave us an opportunity to digest the needs of 1927, and it was q pleasure to note that the board is running true to form. IL operates on the theory that it may not obtain all it recom- mends in any one year, but it is bound to get something. Hardly anyone can deny that it's recom- mendations usually are logical and include only the necessary elements of growth; but the Common CoUn- cil and the dignitaries studying budget plans, are not always eager to meet all the boards more than half way.
 Again the fire board trots forth the plan for a fire station in inc west end. This plan was on tap last year, and il We remember rightly, the plan vas regarded as quite q necessary development of the city, yet was showed over for another year. or perhaps two or three. The fire board, with good memory. hasn't forgotten it, and again re- minds us that something ought to be done about it. The plan last year was for west end fire station on Jerome avenue, and so far as is 1 known, no better site has as yet been suggested.
 , The idea of having new hook and ladder on the north O. the tracks is one that will need that "carefI consideration that al tachcs itself to all important pub l lie business. There can be no doubt that the public interest would be we'll served with such an improve ment; f remains 10 he seen what the Council thinks about it.
 i There is one point about the fro fighting situation that is not 10 he overlooked. The New Eugland fire insurance exchange has told us re peatcdly that lower fire insurance rates arc not possible untn the city is "prol'ct,d" according 10 tho standards of the insurance under writers. l. has been tho gpuyru opinion that this standard is rathl high, but there is no way to circun. vent the demands of the iusuranc, combine and it is a clre Of noctin- the standard or paying the higher rates l. is q question if, iu th' long run, it is not cheaper 10 moo the standard and enjoy lower rate. or 10 20 on as We arc going and pay the higher rates. It ought to b' oasy for the ma'hcmat.cians or thu Common Council 10 figure oil
 which Is Inc more economical. Al Al fir department may raise tn, tax rate, but will fine increase amount to as much as the difference between tur lpvtl of insurance. rates ob'auahla under such circumstance. u.d tho rates a- tl,y y>ia' today?
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

All the rebellious generals having been executed, the revolt Tn MeXlco seems to be over. Had GencrallsS- mos Serrano and Gomez been sue cessful in their revolt Senor Cafes probably would have faced the fir inp souad. Politics in Mexico is a combination of democracy and cave man tactics, mostly the latter.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
THE BUILDERS COMPLAINT

suppose a public utility corpora lion neglected 10 have q suncIcw office force in its contact with the public; suppose it had 10 one Of authority in the ogico half the time 10 attend to public business; sup pose it had one manager and he was out on business most Of the time, having no assistant able t. confer with callers on important matters.
 There would hc qnito q hullabaloo and dcnunciaGon of tho heartlcss corporation iu its don't-givc-a- whoop dealings with the public.
 Eut the city is charged with do- ing the very same thing in conncc- ton with the building department, according to the Master Builders association, who have gone so far as 1 10 petition the mayor about it.
 We think the builders point is well taken.
 Another angle to their claim, which is worthy of serious thought, is that touching on the plan for spending money in one direction while talking economy elsewhere That is in line with what we re- marked the other day-that economy 10 be worth its salt must be practiccd all along the line.
 Tho man who saves a dime one minute and wastes q dollar the next is not qualified to talk much about economy. In this respect cities arc like individuals.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
25 Years Ago Today

The New Britain High school bas- kctbail team will play the Deep Riv- CT team on Nov. 2G.
 The South church has voted to rent pews at the morning services. The schedule of prices will be low and not designed to cover the total expenses.
 The new school at the Congrega- tiona chapel in kensington was opened this morning. The school is well equipped and is quite central.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Out or the classics, "IlaN, yrc him on the hip"" Time has brought about some remarkable changes in intcrrogations. Add 10 Kip!ing's If" If you can be wet and not hate dryness, or be q dry and not hate those who drink"
 1T Nature had intended man to
 fight with his fists. sh" wouldn't have made a finger borc ,nore deli cate than q chin bone. IT our souls enter animals when
 "" die. in" slain pedestrian must nnd grim satisfaction in being q porcupinc.
 Science can explain everything ex- ccpt why popular DiNe songs re- quirc being sung through the nose. Correct this sentence; "Ev"n when
 my husband dresses for a party said she. "hc never sn"aks any of my powder" ! Copyright 1927, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
Observations On The Weather

Eastern New York - Increasing cloudiness followed by occasional light rain late tonight or Friday Warmer; increasing southerly winds
 Forecast
 For Southern New England --- In creasing cloudiness followed by oc- Casional light rains late tonight or Friday: warmer: increasing southcr- ly winds.
 and warmer tonight; Friday show CTS and warmer.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with rising temperature followed by increasing cloudiness.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
I'll. GIRL WHO LOST

Much interest naturally ccn'ored around the attempt Of Miss Helen Gwoudolyu Joncs to become mayor of Concord, N. II There is some iuu@ about n.miuuty that com- mands attention. Had t0" election combat in Concord been between two mere men nobody further than
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Home rule as 1t is not: man wishes to establish local bus line and instead of dealing with the city about it he has to go before tho public Utilities Commission.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
He'd Found That Out:

He'd Found That Out. Billings: What's the idea of put ting moth balls in your Winter thinEs?"
 Mrs. Billings: "If I didn't they'd soon he full of holes" Billings: Use some of these golf balls. They simply won't let hole come near them.'
 M. G. Selby Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

One of the candidates got shot in Kentucky, but outside of that the voting was as quiet as alleged frauds would permit.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
M.,bc, Sudit Bureau of Circulation

rhe A, E. C $ a national orsan.zatio" which furnishes newspapers and aa'eI- ,isers with a strictly honest anaIEs's o' circulation. our circulation stati7t'"a a.e tased upon this audit. This ;nsure7 pro- ,ection against fraud in urwsp'IrT 'i=- tributton figures 10 both national 1''d s>cel advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

REMEMBER THE TUNE? Just q girl at twilight Whetn the lights are low, When the bangs of hunger Softly come and go. Though the purs" be flattcned Grothors. life's all .WrongD "Tako me out 10 dinnor'--- That's loves old sweet song,
 --IIorace W. Nicholas.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
Mice NS. Men.

Woman, once docile kept for man his house, And screamed or swooncd if she bcheld a mouse; Now ranges she abroad with voice and pen, Has still respect for mice but none for men,
 William A. Meister
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Down in Niddletown a hypotl' cal question took the propounder l' minutes to read. The answer LOOK three seconds.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
Ns.ho. of the tss,,fateb Press

The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for ro-pu"1Isa'lNh "+ all new, credited to t or not otherwise credited in this paper anu a.5o local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

The Herald Is on se,e daily in New York at Holdings Newsstand. t''.''7 souare: schultz's Newsstands' Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

West Main and High streets VIII ba fine corner if they ever get 1t finished.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

When all is said and done, etc, Mayor Bill Thompson of Chicago IS no worse a politician than Boss \afe in Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

The way to know how It feels 10 he shadoTed by a detectEe IS Io sol on a Sinclair jury.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

Tn every city there is always need for one more gasoline station
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10

The Law of Compensation Around about this time of year For every day and Sundays Some ladies mar their shGpely legs With long, thick woolen undies. Such things would crush our worldly bliss
 And shattor it 10 shatter-- Excepting that il ne'cr occurs On leg that really matters,
 Fred (. ManCini.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-10
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