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New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

production Of simple but beautiful
books, furniture, leather work.
iewelry and metal work, engrossing
and Illuminating. The shops COM
prise total of twenty buildings en-
closed in grounds covering five
acres and employ between 800 and
400 craftsmen. The Roycrofters also
conduct an inn with accommoda-
tions for $50 guests and publish
THE Fra"
@. How can one make Blue
prints of leaves? -
A. Get small printing frame
and package of blue print paper
a X is the best size to use). Open
the back Of the frame, put the leaf
to be printed against one glass.
then put the blueprint paper over
the leaf with the sensitive side to-
ward the glass and leaf. and close
up the frame. Put In the sun for
a few minutes, until the paper has
become quite dark. Rinse in cold
water for ten or fifteen minutes and
dry between clean white blotters.
You will have a print of the leaf,
which. if the leaf is not too thick,
will show all the veins.
Q. Can you tell me something of
curious marriage custom in Wales
where the bridegroom is compelled
to search in the house of the bride
for her before the marriage?
marriage custom in Cardiganshire.
Wales. where the relatives of the
bride assemble and offer a mock re-
sistance to the entrance OF the
groom, and after great deal of
scuffling and horseplay dialogue
Chiefly in verse) is carried on by
two persons-one on either side.
After this the bridegroom Is admit
ted and sets about seeking the bride.
who Is commonly disguised in some
manner-as an old woman, for in
stance with a male infant a symbol
of good luck and promise of sons.
upon her lap. On arriving at the
church door the bride is seized by
her relatives who ride off with her,
the bridegroom and his party in
pursuit. On being overtaken the
bride is at once handed over. and
whoever catches her is certain to
be married within a year.
@. What is the meaning of the
name Kenneth?
A. 1t is Celtic and means lead
er or commander.
Q. Where is the town of F,nsen-
ado. Is it manufacturing town?
What is its population?
A. Ensenado is a port of Mexico,
in the northern district of the Ter
ritory of Lower California. of which
it is the capital. 1t is situated on
the bay of Todos Los Santos, which
affords rather poor harbor. Its
manufactures consist of leather,
flour, candy. low-grade shoes, and
some vehicles, mainly consumed by
local trade. 1t has a population of
5000.
@. What is the difference in
weight between salt water and fresh
water?
A. Sea water weighs 81 pounds
per cubic foot; fresh water -four
per cent maximum density) weighs
62.42S pounds per cubic foot.
@. In using honey for making
jelly instead of sugar what proper
ton Of honey should be used?
A. Use cupful of honey to each
cupful of apple juice (from winter
apples) and proceed as in ordinary
jelly making.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
. CRITICISING THE filters

It remained for the German news.
papers to utter criticism of the
method followed by the sponsors OF
the attempted flights of the Bremen
and Europa across the Atlantic. If
criticism Is merited, this is where it
should start. We feel disposed to be
chivalrous and not overly critical in
the case of foreign attempts OF the
kind. If it is true that there was too
much Of the stunt" endeavor in the
recently attempted flight. if INSULT
cient preparations had been made
if radio advantages were not taken
advantage of, and if the Junkcr
company was aiming primarily at
advertising, the German press has
an opportunity following the failure
to be an influence for better
methods in the future.
The various concerns manufacture
ing airplanes are engaging in what
is becoming keenly competitive in
dustry. So far the public has become
acquainted with the names of vari-
Gus types of the manufactured air
product. and it has been done
through the medium Of oceanic fly
ing, AS one aviator has said, some
body must pay the bill and the
plane manufacturers are showing a
if the pilots furnish the courage.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

held a meeting this afternoon and
opened the bids for the construction
of the building. The bids number
six, but they are couched IN differ
ent form. The committee said It
might be unable to award the con-
tract today.
Mrs. s. H. Wood is at Pigeon
Cove, Mass.
F.. H. Johnston spent yesterday
at Indian Neck.
There are more ways than one OF
viewing the possibilities Of the mos
tor cycle. "A local possessor Of ond
of these miniature devil wagons
started out for Springfield yesterday
but was thrown in Hartford. His
mechanical broncho had sustained
internal injuries and he had to push
it home. His comments were sul-
| phurous.
Special Officer Harry Mount, who
was on duty in Walnut Hill park
Sunday. made three arrests of per~
sons whom he found plueking hy>
drangeas and other flowers.
FREQ Bullen Is enjoying MS vas
cation at Clinton, Mass.
A. J. Sloper and c. F. Smith werd
elected to the board of directors
of North & Judd yesterday at thu
annual meeting. E. NJ. Wightman
was named secretary and general
manager.
Plainville residents are complains
ing of the disregard of an 1S94
railroad rule forbidding the unnec-
essary blowing of engine whistles at
night.
The county health officer says hd
will give Mayor Bassett one more
chance and. If he has not appointed
health officer within a short
time, will name one himself.
Just before going to press tho
Herald learned that o. F. Curtis,
who has made such efforts ia
stamp out smallpox. had been
awarded the contract for the isola-
ton hospital. His bid of $s,459 was
lower than those of B. H. Hibbards
John w. Allen, and A. Leopold.
There is doubt as to whether Mr..
Curtis, being a city official, can
legally accept money from the city
for such work.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Il goes helter-skelter occasionally
for the most part is quiet and
peaceful at this time of the year,
especially in the warm and sunny
section traversed by the flyers to
Honolulu This explains why it is
easier for planes to wing their way
westward of the Pacific whereas the
westward trip over the Atlantic so
far has defied all efforts OF the
worlds best aviators.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

You can &c, an answ to an,
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 question.
will receive a personal reply. Tn
signed requests cannot be answ cred
All letters are l.-Editor
@. How are abolone shells
Cleanedo
A. The Bureau of Fisheries. says
that in order to clean them we'll,
special appliances are necessary. but
it can be done by filing the shell.
rubbing it with sandstone. finish
ing it with fine emery and polish
ing it with rotten stone.
9. What is the value of a Unit
ed States fractional five-ccnt note?
A. Such notes are worth from 10
TO so cents depending on the date
of issue and the condition of the
note.
Q. How old is Charles Farrell
who starred in old Ironsides. +"
The Rough Riders" and Seventh
Heaven?
A. twenty-five years.
@. What is the plural Of hypote-
muse?
A. Hypotenuses.
@ What causes flames of fire :?
Why does it tend to go upward?
a. Flames of fire are produced
by the union of one gas with an
other that surrounds it, A flame is
merely the combining of gases at Il
temperature which causes them to
become luminous. AS these gases are
lighter than air. they are constantly
in the process of rising in air, con-
sequently the flame produced by the
uniting of these gases tends to go
upward.
Q. Are there any restrictions as
to aliens owning property anywhere
in the United States?
A. In general it may be said
that aliens may own property in
the United States under the same
terms and conditions that apply to
American citizens. Property rights
are governed by State laws. not ma
tional or federal laws. In few
cases. States have limited the right
of certain aliens to hold property
as in the case of the Pacific Coast
states which limit the right, or
prohibit the ownership Of property
by Chinese and Japanese.
Q. Is the name Louis nick
name for Aloysius?
A. No. The name Aloysus is
from the Latin and means grace"
Louis is from the French and means
defender"
@. What are the Roycroft
shops,
A. Roycroft is the name applied
tc an arts and crafts institution
founded in 1894 by Ebert Hubbard
at East Aurora. New York. The
Roycroft shops, which are pattern
ed after the Kelmscott Press of Will
liam Morris, are engaged in the
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The air race from Oakland. Calf.
to Oahu, Hawaii. is something new
under the sun and has fired the
Imagination OF the public. There was
sufficient strain and hurry incident
TO the take offs to spell difficulties to
goodly part of the planes, and at
this writing the wires tell us only
four of the original number are
making a race OF it to the diadems
Of the Pacific.
The flight to the Hawaiian is
lands can be regarded as ideal
oceanic flying. The Pacific, although
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The only thing that separates
wise man from being fool is Il
wine glass full of brains, says a
scientist But that's considerable;
and sometimes even the greater sup
ply of brains doesn't prevent the
wise man from acting foolish. es-
pecialy when it is a question OF
buying oil well stocks,
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
Peel Off Mask
Reveal Your Beauty

II your skin Is covered with freckles.
backheads. liver spots or hlotches, don't
try to conceal these defects. Instead.
peel them off. Beneath that salows
frecked, faded, aged or wrinkled skin,
there Is a. new skin as soft and smooth
as girls.
Buy and ounce Of pure mercolized wax
at any drug store or beauty counter and
use as directed. In few days the freck-
les. backheads, and large pores wills
disappear like magic. Your complexion
will be delicately tinted as rosebud.
and the entire face will look years
younger and lovelier. Mercolized wax
brings out the hidden beauty.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
DUCKS IN THE, PARIS

There is pretty pond III Stanley
Quarter park; and a pretty brook in
Willow Brook park. whence it de-
rives its name We are strong for
the Introduction Of ducks at both
places.
Hubbard park in Meriden has a
pond; but the presence Of ducks in
it greatly enhances it for the young
sters, who speedily are more inter
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The Democratic party in Con-
necticut-or what remains Of it's
said to be boosting the nomination
of Al Smith, realizing fully that II
AL is nominated hanging to the tail
of his kite will be first class sport
in the Nutmeg state. Indeed. If Al
is to run for the presidency, notable
blushing yiolets in the states demo-
cracy will hurry out from hiding
and let their aspirations be known.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
Magnus0n and Klein
Broadcast From VITO

Two vocalists prominent in New
Britain pleased the radio audience
of VITO last night, and in both in.
stances New Britain pianists ac-
companied them.
The singers were Philip Magnu.
son. tenor soloist of the First Com
gregational church, with Theron W.
Hart, organist at the church, at the
piano; and August Klein, widely
known New Britain baritone. who
was accompanied at the piano BY
Ruth Bennett Lindsay.
The selections Of both singers
were attractively given and must
have given great satisfaction to theiH
large number of friends in New Britt
ain. The piansts likewise provided
an ideal background OF music.
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New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Railroad earnings are on the de-
cline. Wall street has learned. If
there Is much refinancing to be done
it better be done quickly This holds
good for the New Haven as well as
the rest.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Shops have become shoppcs; I'M
dertakers have become morticianS:
weather forecastcrs have become
meteorologlsts, reporters when
young and callow are termed Jour-
nalists. But fool still is a fool, ex-
cept when a damphool.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
Is Years Ago Today

Samuel knight of Plainville and
J. A. Lewis of this city will leave
Wednesday for Boston where they
will attend the convention of the
New England Photographers asso-
citation.
W. l.. Hatch and F. G. Plat Of
the isolation hospital committee
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Life might be worse Man gets
palu lor working up an appetite,
which he satisfies with food pur-
chased with the money he earned
While working up the appetite.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Young married people should read
aloud, advises Ex-Governor Nellie
Ross of Wyoming. That's a good
way to start a ruction early in mar
ried life. Suppose the young hubby
doesn't like these women's maya
zines?
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

rs, rs, rs!
By Billie 7. Elson
Let it be said to my disgrace
I've never slapped a fresh guys
face,
I've never said I'd tell, pa,
I've NEVER hollered for my ma,
I've never yet refused a kiss.
And no boy ever called me
Miss.
And that's not all. I've never said,
IN be sister to you, Fred"
I've never urged friend at night
To stop at once and light the
light,
And never ONCE to save my pride,
Have ] walked home from an
auto ride.
And yet, I'm not a girl that's plain,
Nor yet girl that has no brain,
Nor girl that's locked within a
In fact. I'm not a girl at ALL!
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

What is this?
BY gosh, teacher old dear. it
looks il heck of lot like linolcum.
so help me Hammer,
Very good, Charles, go to the
head of the class.
Linolcum is used to cover floors
A very good grade of linoleum can
be obtained by tearing the top off
Of mammals Custard pies,
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
JOBS

Athletic Commissioner Thomas
Donohue has appointed State Sena-
tor Lawlor of Waterbury as his de-
putty at $4,000 year.
Attorney General Alling has ap-
pointed Ernest l.. Ayerill as his
deputy. Mr.. Averill was house lead
er in the last legislature, Of which
Judge Alling also was member.
All of which prompts the Water
bury Republican to make critical re-
marks, to wit
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

There wouldn't be any weather
men If the trustfuI wives who rely
upon the progn ostications and are
disappointed could get hold of these
gentlemen.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The most unpopular man in pub
lie life Is the trolley car conduc-
tor who tries to collect fares from
children younger than eight years
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation
The A. B. C. 10 = national organization
which furnishes newspapers and adveT-
tlssrs with . strictly honest analysis OF
circulation Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit This insuree pro-
lection against fraud in Newspaper dis
tribution figures to both national and
local advert'serA
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The Herald ID on sale daily in Ne"
York At HotallnGs Newsstand, Times
SQUARE: schultx's Newsstanda Entrance
Grand Central. 42nd Street
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

If certain man in high office
were TO say, Il do not choose to go
fishing today" the fish would be
perfectly safe.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Latest end-of-the-w world prophecy
flXes the event for 1894. BY that
time perhaps. the last payment will
have been made.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

a hog is hog anywhere except
IN a can of pork and beans. There
it is an inconspicuous example of a
nonentity.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Member 81 tho Associated fress
The Associated Press Is exclusively en-.
titlsd to the use foI republication OF
ali nSvs credited to Il or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also Local
news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Office go. y2h
Editorial RoomR 80. 926

The only profitable advertising medium
in the City. Circulation books ano press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Fashions latest decree is half
knee. There's a philosophy relating
to half loaf, but it doesn't seem
to fit the knee situation.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Correct this sentence: I'VE drove
ont to get a look at the beautiful
hlllboards but the scenery was in
the way"
Copyright, 1927, Publishers
Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

You think coddling good for the
BOY: Well, observe which is more
hardy Il tomato plant or weed.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

-THSI Have BPPn.
Willis: Did your garden come
up"
Parker: mo, think I must have
planted bird seed by mistake"
Willis: ''How's that?"
Parker: "A flock of birds was all
| raised.'
Ernest NJ. Shanenberger
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Evolution is slow. There is no no.
llceable change in the disposition
Of the mosquito since last summer.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Americanism: Going to Paris TO
sing Home, Sweet Home"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The automobile has made it posi-
bic for the people of the villages
to get used to strangers.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

New England is to have bumper
potato crop. This doesn't mean the
retail price will hit bottom; not at
all,
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Our Remedy for the Divorce Evil!
We listen to the wise ones, Folks,
and think, ''the silly geese
Why can't they see the only way
divorces can decrease,
Is stocking homes with mirthen-
ware, with bright and shining
grins
Instead Of old-time earthenware
and out-worn rolling pins"
Ever So Much:
Grim Gentleman: Are you the
man who danced every dance this
evening with my wife,"
Flushed Gentleman: Yes. do
you want to fight?"
Grim Gentleman: mo, I want to
thank you"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Many an automobile that has seen
better days will choose not to run III
1928.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The poet wrote: Man wants but
little here below" The cynic wrote
after him: Try and get it."
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

1t is possible that in some cases
there are more germs than JOY in
kissing and making up.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The Long Trail
Barrett: Yes, we're going to
spend our vacation in the flivver
this year"
Corey: That's fine. Have you
planned your .tinerary?"
Mrs. Swan Lindsay
"A dollar spent upon silk hose
means many a free dinner" is
Uncle Ike's sage advice to the
weaker sex.
The Mean Thing!
Theresa: 1--WE been reducing.
What do you think of me, now?"
Paul: well. you still remind me
of Nell"
Theresa: Nell who?"
Paul: Nell Funt!"
Louis W. Krouse
Copyright. 1927. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Entered at the Post once At New Brit
ain a. Second Clan Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Come to think Of 1t. the new state
law about automatic windshield
wipers must have been a godsend to
the manufacturers thereof.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
THE FIRST READER
The I,iuOlpuIn

For Modern Children
edited by Marshall Flint
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

If perpetual motion We're to be
discovered in these days of startling
progress it would be accepted as
matter of course
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

At the first glance of cross-eyed
man applause" and ''applesauce'
look much alike.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
W&&s
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fun
MxS0NF HKlu ytpRs

Send all communications to Fun
Shop Editor, care OF the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

If you like him he has person
atty. If he doesn't interest you, all
he has is disposition.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

Dignity must have been invented
were no mosquito bites to scratch.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

We'll" says the younger gener-
alton, who invented the alarm
clock? We didn't"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

The legislature seems
prolific source OF talent suit
able for salaried service to the
state in one capacity and anoth-
er. 1t appears that while the
legislature is a path of glory for
some. it is a path to emolument
for others. The lame duck sys-
TEN is getting to be an establish
y ed vogue for Connecticut to a
degree more noticeable than
used to he the case in former
years. Many of the boys are
being pretty well taken care of.
are rational. One is that If
man would like to make his liv-
ing holding political office it
will be wise for him to get him
self elected a term or two to the
legislature. And the other is
that in his activities as a men,
Der of that body he should be-
long both to the party in power
and the organization which
owns it and the political offices.
body and breeches."
In other words, Democrat has
no chance of getting a political job
in Connecticut because he cannot
get elected to the legislature. The
few that do make the grade must
feel fearfully lonely: when they
finally become lame ducks they stay
lame, without even a political crutch
to help them along in their declining
years.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17

sl.ee o Year.
t1.ee Three Months.
7sc. . Month.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-17
FactsondFuncies

The idea that there is argument
in bomb was exploded long ago.
Resolved, that laziness may be the
result Of either heredity or environ
ment.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-12
Russian Party Sternly
Warns Opposition
Continued from Page Ome)

Confined from Page One)
division of the Party and of the Com
intern. In carrying out this policy
the opposition openly ignored the
anti-Soviet and anti-Party forces
which are watching for the moment
when they will be able to act openly
against the revolution.
Tried to Correct Errors.
The plenum during it's long SEES
sions did its utmost to help the OPP
position emerge from the swamp in
which they had placed themselves
Nevertheless real guarantee of
peace is still lacking. The whole
Party perceives the evident insuffi-
cheney of the oppositions's declara-
ton, which reserves to itself loop
holes at many points for renewal
of the struggle against the Party
Further developments depend en-
tirely upon the leaders of the OPP
position.
The Party will watch most intently
how the leaders of the opposition
will IN practice fulfil their promises.
If their declaration meets similar
fate as declaration of October 10th,
so much the worse for the opposition.
In any case the Party will be able to
assure its unity despite the leaders
of the opposition.
Opposition for Defense.
The full text of the opposition
is signed by Avdeev, Bakaev, Elmo
view, Evdokimov, Kemenev, Lizdin,
Muralov, Peterson, Piatalov, Rakov-
sky, Smilga, Soloviev and Trotsky
and publishedSin Pravda as follows
Leaving alone the polemical form
of the questions put to US, we reply
to the gist of the matter: On ques-
ton number one we stand uncondi-
tionally and absolutely for the de-
tense of our socialist country from
imperialism. We are naturally I'M
conditionally and absolutely for the
defense of the U. SIS. r. under pres
ent guidance Of the Executive Com
mittee of the Communist Inter
national.
Qualities Statement.
"At the same time we preserve
our conviction that even during war
the Party cannot renounce the right
to criticize and correct the Central
Committees tactics should they
prove wrong. Our proposition is
that the resolution on international
questions must introduce, among
others, the following slogans: De
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-12
A CORRECTION

Samuel H. Friedman, socialist, who
was arrested after the Sacco-Van-
zetti demonstration in Union Square
Tuesday denies that he had attempted
to disassociate himself from the par
ade by telling the magistrate in the
night court that at was a Communist
demonstration and that he was a So
cialist" The DAILY WORKER pub
lished report to that effect in yes
terday's issue.
Algernon Lee, Friedman declared,
did not attend the trial as charac-
ter witness but as a defense witness.