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New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
cRlrICIsIxG THE SCHOOLS

It Is usually difficult to work up much sympathy for the critics of the school system. To listen to some ot them everything is always wrong. schools cost too much. the children don't learn enough three R's, there are too many fads and fancies, and now the school committee is charged with being partial in selecting teachers, of being politlcal-minded, and of being bent on playing re- ligion.
 All of which fails to stir up much excitement in the cerebrum power house. The city owes debt of grati- tudeIo Secretary Henry T. Burr for meeting the charges foursquare- and disposing of them in toto.
 The cost of school insurance, the cost of installing sprinklers, and the problem of adding enough new buildings to take care of the an- ticipated congestion within the next few years are far more important.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
&5 Tears Ago Today
Nrom Paper of That Date)

W. l.. Hutch has asked Prosiden, Ahbe to relieve him of the chair manship of the committee appointed to arrange for the annual banouet or the Business Mems association, A pressure of other business is the reason Mr. Hatch was chairman las; year. r. H. Johnston has been ap- pointed in his place.
 The annual meeting of the Firs, esidsticai society was held last nigh: with C. J. Parker as chair man. He, X. II. Able. and w. C. IlungeEtcrd made reports. The in come from the basement last wear was but slc. and it was suggested that If it were not to be used for Sabbath school 1t be put to some ether purpose.
 The matter Of the number Of wards will be settled. if possible, a, he charter revision committee rlect- ing next Tuesday.
 When asked this afternoon if inc New Britain General hospital would urge an appropriation at the pres ont legislative session in order to obtain an addition. Mr. Platt said h" did not know as the matter had l""cn discussed. Meriden is after SGo.oGo.
 After the exhibition of slides a. th" Camera club last evening the Following officers were elected President. A. W. siipek: vice-prce- id"nt, F.. A. sheldon: secretary. r, B. Woods, trca surer, Josiah Bart lett, collector. E. w. Clary; lantern slid" director. r.. NJ. Hubert.
 AoN spring new street will be run westerly from Black Rock av. tnnn ncar Garden street.
 After the adiournment of the llo'iS" yesterday the judiciary com mite" and the committee on en. crossed hills held q joint caucus 1T the Supreme court room for the pur. pos" ot nominating 4 clerk of bills and an expressing clerk. Representa- five Cooper Of New Britain acted as clor'S of the meeting and wa.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Okseypafioss On He Weatker

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Foreoast for Southern New England: tn- creasing cloudiness tonight: ratn Friday. Not much change in tenn perature. Increasing southwast wtndA
 Conditions: A disturbance ap- pears with center over northeastsrn Minnesota this morning. Duluth. .s.ss inches, and pressure h rsla- lively low southward over the in- terior to Texas A ridge of high pressure prevails over the Atlantic states, with center over Florida. The western ridge of high preseure continues centered over Utah. Salt Lake City, 30.50 incheA Tempera- lures are somewhat cssler over the Ohio valley. lake districts end northern New England but continue moderate and without much change in other portions of the country.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudtnens and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
NEW HAVEN EARNINGS

Despite the disappointment that has been current in certain circles over the failure of the directors of the New York, New Haven 6. Hart ford railroad 10 order a resumption of dividends this month, the en- couraging fact was brought ont al the New York gathering the other day that the property is now earn ing around s7 share. During 1926 il earned s5.e3 T share.
 This means that the New Haven is on d paying basis The trouble is that the difficulties of tho last decade or so still dog it's footst cps. and while fl IS earning profits i, needs them 10 meet its obligations.
 In other words. the fellow in debt may have good earning power, but he has got to pay his debts if he |. 10 stay honest.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
BIG BUSINESS AND HOOVER

Indications are piling up that Her old party candidate for the presi- 6ency. Big business is strong for him. Even Henry Ford. the biggest business man of them all. has come out for the presen. commerce socrc- tary.
 That may not clinch it, but it will 1nlp.
 Both Hoo CT and Henry are birds of the same feather in one respect. Regarding both there once was doubt as 10 their politics. Hoover. when food administrator ill tha Will sen cabinet, was regarded by many perhaps even by President Wilson limeclf-as q Democrat Especially was this the consensus during the var when Hoover joined his chief in asking the country for 6 Democratic congress to back np the President.
 But as time went on and Hoover {. finally let his political productions become known, il vas found he ure- ferrcd 10 throw his fortunos i- Wit II the C.. e. r. It was q body blow to the Democrats; but it did not knock them out as they are used 10 heavy punches.
 Forl was once iouted as the Dem nCratic candidate for senator: a. least. ran as such again Ncwi,trrv. But Henry was no more bound ll the party label than he vas bounl by what his ma gazine said about tine Jews. nor any tighter than he wqs bound 10 the everlasting production c: Model T.
 Henry has been for th, man from ! Hermo ont. and now is for Hor, CT. If thH Republican convention hap- pens 10 nominate other aspirant the ! f1ivvnr maker will be for him also that's the kiaj of Democrat he is.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

posts ono as regent of the University of Virginia and the other as dele- gate to the Virginia Constitutional convention of 1893. He was tAs third president to die and passed away July 1. 1891.
 Q. Where did the custoa of lsav- inr calling cards originateY
 \. In the latter part of the Nth century the waiting card. as we know 1t, came into existence. Ar lists of tho 18th centpury devoted themselves to designing elaborate waiting cards. Ornate cards wers common but in less elaborate form. until the close of the 18th century. Today ornate cards arc considered exceedingly poor taste.
 Q. Why do men tip their hats!
 A. The heavily armed and ar- mored knight of tho middle ages raised the visor of his helmet only when he knew he was with friends. If he took of his helmet it indi- cated complete trust in tho assembly. He felt that he needed no protec- tion. Thus raising the hat as . sign of courtesy ii relic of the days of chivalry. The fact that men raise their hats to women more frequently than the members of their own sex is due to the in- tensifying of social forms between the sexes.
 Q. What is the correct use of neither" and "either"?
 4. Neither is used with nor; either with or. These are co-ordi- nate conjunctions and must connect coordinate clauses. Each is &C., companied by singular nominative and must be followed by singular verb. The following is correct: Neither he nor I was there"
 Q. Are eggs nutritious and easily digestible?
 A. They are valuable on account of their large protein and fat con- tent. Although lacking in carbo- hydrates they furnish material for up the muscles and provide heat and energy to the body. As a rule eggs are easily and completely digested.
 c. How is Lobster la Ncwburg made?
 A. Put pinch of baking soda in pint of cream and add the beaten yolks of three eggs. Cook
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
CITY MANAGER INFLUENCE

The city manager system is q challenge to the political system in more ways than one. Nothing puts city politicians so much on edge as to read of the increasing number of cities which are adopting the city manager plan.
 Being forced to sit on a keen edged razor in this manner does the city politicians much good. They are stimulated into improving their manners, effecting a better muni- cipal technic, doing more for the dear people.
 Rochester, x. Y,. is the most re- cent city of consequence which has adopted the city manager plan. It went into force there January l, and city politicians elsewhere have had chance to see what it does to the boys who live by political prefer ment. No need to go into the details; they are too terrible for frazzled po- litical nerves.
 The wise politician will conclude that the hest and only way to pre- vent the increase in the city man. ager system is to do better in such cities where politics still hold their own. This field is big in Conatc.'cut, where the people are slow to seek a change. But knowledge in political circles that 1t is possible for an in- dignant electorate to adopt he city manager plan cannot help keeping the boys from being as wicked as they used to be.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1929 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. Iegal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can eX- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive . per. sonai reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters arc con. fldential.-Editor.
 Q. Are muskrats native in all parts of North America?
 A. They arc native from the northern limit of trees to the Mexi- can border except in the coastal parts of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Texas and in Florida and nearly all of California. They do not occur in parts of the interior plateau that have no streams or lakes.
 Q. Does eating yeast cakes cause cancer?
 A. No.
 Q. When was Herman Rosenthal killed?
 A. He was killed in the summer of 1912 in New York city. Lieut. Charles Becker was indicted for the murder July 20. 1912 and. after . long legal battle. he was executed at Sing Sing July 30. 1915. Others implicated in the murder who also were executed were Webber, Schepps and Vallon.
 Q. What Is the nationality of child born in the L. s. of an Eng fish mother and an American father:
 A. The child is an American citizen.
 o. If an American citizen mar ries an English woman and there- after wishes to divorce her. does he have to go to England where she lives to obtain the divorce?
 A. He can sue for divorce in the United States.
 c. What is the longest river In the United stateso
 A. The Mississippi Missouri sys- tenn, if considered as one river, is the longest.
 Q. On what ocean does the state of North Dakota touch?
 A. It does not touch on any ocean.
 Q. When did President Harding die?
 A. August 2, 1928 at San Fran cisco, California.
 Q. Where is the magazine Rod and Gun" published
 A. Woodstock. Ontario. Canada.
 Q. In what kind of soil does Christmas Cactus thrive best?
 A. It needs well-drained soil and thrivcs well in soil that is in- clined to be poor. The pot should be ample for the size Of the plant.
 Q. What is the origin and mean- ing of the names Stirewalt and Goodwineo
 X. Stirewalt is Teutonic and means 'lolty forest: Goodwine is English and means good wine".
 Q. Did President Monroe hold any public office after his retirement from the presidency?
 A. After his retirement in 1925 James Monroe held two public
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
WATER COMPANY FINANCING

While New Britain. Hartford, Wa terbury and maW other cities in the state are enjoying equable water rates and are having no visible diff culty in connection with the muni- cipal operation of their water plants. New Haven. with its privately owned company, Is getting much to think about.
 The city of New Haven has an op- portunity to acquire the privately owned company. but is hesitating about it. Meanwhile the company lets 1t be known that new financing. etc, is necessary. Considerably high CT rates, as usual. are being pro- posed. And it has developed that the company is employing appraisers whose business it will be to trot forth the reproduction cost of the company.
 When these figures are ready. and the city has not yet purchased the property, it will go before the Public Utilities Commission with a song and dance that the company is entitled to returns upon this repro duction cost of the company.
 Whether it is right to base in- come on reproduction costs happens to be one of the most important points before the U. g. Supreme Court; and in the case Of an Indian apolis water company the scheme was allowed.
 The reproduction cost of the New Haven company is estimated at $15,- 100000. It may be $20,00o, 900 be- fore the appraisers get through with their figuring. And if the coni- pany is allowed per cent on this sum, added 60 the late increase all ready desired. the total increase to the embattled water users in New Haven will be around 100 per cen, oyer the present figures.
 Whenever the value of the com pany's lands increases, and the re- production cost likewise advances, it can ask for still higher rates.
 We hope New Haven feels en- tirely satisfied.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Suits for S73,0OO Filed
 Against Springfield Co.

Thomp psonville. Jan. lc PrDam- age suits totaling s7".o00 have been brought against the Springfield Street Railway company as the re- suit of an accident in Long Meadow Juno C. in which three Enfield people lost their lives when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a street car. The estates of Nellie NJ. Sharrow and her broth- ar. Edmund F. Trombley. sue for s.0,00o each. while other occupants of the automobile bring suits for in- ;lries in lesser amounts The cases are returnable in the superior court in Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
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 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER or COMMERCE
The Constitutions of 1889 and 1918.

The Connecticut conducted under two different constitutions adopted in 16Ss and fortified protected charter granted by King Charles II in second which adopted in 1S1S with its amendments the organic law of tho state a present.
 After Independence eleven of the thirteen original states adopted constitutions Connecticut tinued under of civil government contained in the charter" of 1862.
 Early century however the development of manu dconnt of religious sects and the executive legislative and judicial branches existing constitution opened the revolution In the state election Of 1917 the dis contented clements united with the Democratic party and de- Federals who had been in
 following convention called to frame which ratified October 1918. The sluton defined clearly than did the old charter the principles liberty It established the rights of qualifications dcardng conditons rcorganized separating them from the legislature; the union ot church state: provided branches of the legislature other Thirty amendments have been added
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New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Constantine Papadimitrakopoulos, inc Greek butcher in Newark, N. J., may be perfectly satisfied with his ,orr name. 4. he claims; but we bet hi, friends call him Pappa, regard lea. of whether he is married or single.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
DELAYED VACCINATIONS

The news from Middlctown and vicinity is that more than 50 cases of smallpox arc now registernl ana that hundreds Of people. parhapa thousands, who heretoforo have been negligent Tn such matt"r-. or rossi- bly did not believe in the efficacy Of medical science, are chasing themseivss to doctors offices 10 be yaccinated
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
JUSTICE NOT BLlNDFOLDED
 IN SOME CRIME CASES

JUSTICE NOT BL.lNDFOLDED IN SOME CRIME CASES What happens after q major | crime is committed in this country
 seems to depend altogether upon the
 state. county and city of its occur
 renee: the law as 1t h interpreted
 in the locality: and certain other
 factors. Justice Is supposed to be
 even-handed, but in some instances
 it is entirely blindfolded. while in others the handkerchief seems to be poorly tied.
 Of sensational trials during the past twelvemonth there have been a plenitude. and those which finger in memory most vividly are those not yet completely ended. The Snyder Gray case appears due to be completely finished this week. A 17-year-old lad. Floyd Hewitt. had his case completed in Ohio the oth- CT day with an execution. But in the same Buckeye state it will be remembered Remus won a verdict. How do such things happen, may
 well be asked. The difference be- tween juries in Cincinnati and Co.,
 lumbus cannot be so extraordinary as to create such divergent results;
 yet that is the story-Remus acquit-
 ted but facing term in an insane
 ward, Hewitt. probably just as in- sane or just as sane, executed.
 Caustic observers are telling us that young Hickman will be let off lightly, probably on an insanity plea. Maybe they are wrong In this diagnosis; probably no jury would dare to regard Hickman as anything less than dangerous criminal and will find him guilty as charged. But unfortunately, in this country at least, "one never can tell" If justice were even.handed it would give the same sentence to all under similar circumstances. But try as we might. with ls states and myriads of counties within the states possessing different ideas about jus
 tice and pitched 10 various modes Of emotionalism, results are not uni- form.
 We hear much in our day about treating crime with . uniformly strong hand. Some states and some Jurisdictions are more handy in this respect than others; public opinion, which ultimately reflects itself in the mental attitudes of juries, diff
 fers widely in varying localities. In addition to good law and sound | interpretation the need is for juries that represent the highest intclli-
 gcnce in the community; average in- tellisencc will scarcely do and mor- on intelligence never. Yet the pre- vailing practice almost everywhere 
 IS to insist that jury members con- sist of persons who have scarcely heard or read of the cases being
 tried-in other words, persons of un
 progressive inclinations and of such
 mental caliber that they are not in- 1 terestcd in matters of common con- l cern. The chief wish is to get per- sons on juries who have no opinions;
 although it is ridiculous to ard ! a person with an opinion on crime
 case, provided he has some intelli-
 gence 10 couple to his opinion, who
 would not change 1t if the evidence | warranted a shift. This is one Of the ha'lmarks of intelligence, in fact:
 that a person will change his opin-
 ion if circumstances warrant it after
 he has heard all the evidence in A l case.
 Until We exercise more sense +,
 the selection of juries conditions
 Will remain pretty much as they are.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

A resident of East Berlin, who comes to New Britain every day, says smallpox from Middletown mas no chance of coming in this direc- ton because the Mattabesett rlver contains sufficient antibodies to pre- vent it: and that anyway. the wind usually blows in an easterly dlrec- tion.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Classified Advertisements

Pretty steno wants work, says. Experienced, is girls claim. Prom inent business man loses brief case. Reward for return: No probe, is big executives promise. Actress will rent apartment: asks little rent. Close to car line, must take $40, is her sob. Cue magnate will sell huge pool hall interests. A fool 10 do 1t. wizard of worries admits. $500 will handle, is plea.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
MRS. SMITH BETTER

New York. Jan. 12 R-Mrs. Al fred F. smith, wife of the governor. was reported in excellent condi- lion" today at St. Nincent's hospi- tai, where she underwent an opera ton for acute appendicitis last Sat urday.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Henry. being . big cog in big busi- nesa is for anybody who he be- lieves will not injure the sale of au- tomobiles. He may be all wrong in some things, but he has a huncn extraordinary that Hoover will fa- yor less monkeying with business.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN sOSH, OF OUI. NEWSPAPERS STAFF
 EXCHANGED JOBS
 lNoted by Frank C. Clausen)
Main News Story

Jan. l0.-Iou see, kiddies, when Tommy Jackson came ltpptty;np, lippity-lip into his lcVe nest on Park Avenue he never for a moment sus- pected that Pete J. Hinkle had eloped with Tommy's cute. wee lit tie wifcy-wife. No. he didn't. No siree! And when he discovered that his wifey was gone he was troubled, and he gave worried little squeak yes, he did. So he began looking for his gunnity-gun so he could make it go bang!-just like that at Pete. And so-(Cont. pg. D
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Society News

Jan. l0.-Muriel de Witte, the Flapper Kid. was declared the bride after a furious ceremony last night in which Ted Dummy Noel was out on his feet most of the time. Tho ten engagement go was ended when Noel staggered against the altar. holding to the ring for dear life. Muriel's mother and trainer, Mrs. J. BrinkIey de Witte. booed Noel throughout the fracas.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

When 1t c remembered that Con- neeticut is enc Of the states listed as being In the front rank of those hay ing proper vaccination laws one realizes that conditions in the best of states are not any too good.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

We have been wondering why the dosi9nation motor coaches does not increase in popularity. but lat ter,v discovered from the esteemed headline writer that buses" is more comfortable for his purposes.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Weather Report

We'th'r nicly fYrn. with nth w'st wind. sli'tiy ~'mer in s'th est port'ns: steam heat at noon: temp. fall'g in eve: com't'bN. so to go in shade. Very rcas' today. See jan'tor, or ask for Mrs. Wiggins.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
-Edith Nargoles

Eyea the 0au4ao Ta1adi Nrs. Benkard: What do you think. Edna! ! hear that Nancy Robinsoa, ons o4 our church choA'. ran away with one of tho officers of our church."
 Ars.> Norris: "Well. ! guess like all others of this age she was lured en by tho sexton appeal!"'
 Rev. B. c. Patton (Copyrisht. 1888. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

It may be that Hoover didn't have his feet on American soil fourteen years, but he had them on the ground.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Facts undEancies

At any rate the good blondes dye young.
 The roor are unique in one partic- ular. They pay cash.
 The honeymoon is definitely ended if she no longer closes her eyes when he kisSes her.
 It may be added that the love of money ts also the root of all foreign policies.
 Government flying service never will have the appeal of other branches. The uniform doesn't in. clude spurs.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Fable: The night was bitterly cold, and the noble boy knew nobody would discover his sin, but he could not sleep in his underclothes.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

A sweetheart wasn't like the mod ern sweetie. You kissed her, it is true: but you didn't get her drunk first.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

The final proof of courtesy is to use the word please" if 1t makes the telegram eleven words long.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

You can tell when you're in the wild and woolly west. It's the part that dreads a visit to the bandit-in- fested east.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

There's nothing new. Jesse James and Captain Kid had the same kind of insanity the alienists are discover irg now.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

nominated as clerk Of the commit tee. Frank E. Healy of Windsor Locks was named for clerk of bills. being nominated by Senator Wilcox.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Never mind.
 Next summer you can swat flies with Christmas bills!
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12
Expensive Stuff!

Expensive Stuff! Gladys: "Marie's new evening gown is made of oil-cloth." Sylvia: "Oil-cloth?' Gladys: "Yes. 1t took couple of oil wells to buy it!"
 -Elmer C. Plauth
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Rural people are frank, and ths Southern farmer doesn't even pre- tend he is opposed to Al Smith for some other reason.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-12

Msmhev Audit Ilureau of Circulation The A. E, C. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adNef- tisers with . strictly honest analysts oI circulation. Our circulation stat!stlcs are based upon this audit. Thls iiisures p,o- lection against fraud in newspaper d's- tribution figures to both national ano local AdvertiSera-