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New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
many's war guilt.

many's war guilt.
 Of course. there are the importan, documents found in the German ar. chives bearing marginal notes by the kaiser which were published by kautsky. To my mind. these mar. ginal notes have been exploited by KaKutsky. We have to follow the main lines of history. Especially we must not put the differences be- tween Austria and Serbia in the same category with the World War How did matters develop?
 Double Blow
 The murder at Serajevo was a doubly hard blow for His Ma jesty. Not only did he lose a faithful ally but also a good personal friend.
 Cannot you understand that it was immediately after this terrible affair that His Meiesty gave his consent to Austria Hungary to proceed strongly against Serbia. It involved the conservation of the power of the Danube monarchy against the subversive attempts by Serbia. The threads of the terrible affair (the assassination) led to Belgrade. These proceedings, it seemed, could lead at most to war between Austria and Serbia but His Majesty cherished the firm and not unfounded hope that the king of England and the czar would not give moral or material support to assassins of royalty. Memory of the night of assassination at Belgrade on June II. 1903 had not faded. nor had the recollection that 1t was the king of England who then immediately recalled his am- bassador from Belgrade.
 No Precautions
 His Majesty, the kaiser. started his trip to the north on July $, 1914 without taking any military precau- tions, which he would certainly have taken if Germany had planned a World War.
 When he returned July 27 the dice had been definitely thrown by Russia for war. supported and pressed forward by France. Neither His Majestey nor the German gov- ernment had participated in com posing the Austrian ultimatum and refusal +o accept Serbia's reply Kautsky's publications show in what sharp W rds His Majesty condemned the refusal to accept Serbia's re- ply. His Majestey thereafter on July 2S in a leer to Secretary of State Von Jagow openly gave his per- sonal views refusing to accept the idea of war. At the same time he formulated far-reaching attempt at reconciliation by a proposal that make a halt in Belgrade as a pledge for fulfillment by Serbia
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Danish Steamer Saves
 Six of German Crew

London. Nov. 23 R-The Valen- tia wireless station announced to- day that a Lloyd's radio message from the Danish steamer Estonia said that it had saved six of the crew of the German steamer Her. renwyk. The Herrenwyk was in dis tress about 646 miles west of Ire- land.
 The message from the Estonia read: Saved six of the crew of the German steamer Herrenwyk last night. Increasing wind and darkness made further work impossible. Hop ing to save tho remainder of the crew at daylight. Northwest gale, heavy seas and squalls"
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
AFTER CLOVER LUCK
Peansylyania Woman Hoards c,ON
 of FOur-Lcaf Variety

Lemoyne. Pa-. Nov. 23 (uP)- Lots of luck should come to Mrs. D. e Pentz, of Lemoyne. if there is
 anything in the superstition that the finding of a four-leaf clover brings good fortune. MrA Pentx has found more than 1000 of the lucky leaves In addition she has found some i've, six, and seven-leaf clovers.
 In 2 lot near her home one day she found more than 800 fourleaf clovers.
 Every leaf she finds she presses and dries. and keeps in . glass covered frame.
 Although she has kept an eye out for them ever since ! can remem- ber." Mrs. Pentz has found all put about 500 of the leaves in tho past year, she said.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
SAYS KAISER DID
 NOT START WAR
Guilt Rests on Other Shoulders,
 Dr. JaeoV Ayers

Editors Note:-Ex- Kaiser Will helm has maintained silence since he went into exile in Holland, and the world has been unable to learn from him how he feels about the great war. or his story of the events that lead to it. H. c. Buurman. United Press staff correspondent. has obtained from Dr. Kurt Jagow, mas ter of the rolls of the-kaisers house. hold, a written statement which pre- sents indirectly an outline of the ex- kaiser's ideas regarding certain his torical points connected with the out break of the war. Jagow has been in closest cooperation with the ex- kaiser for many years. He has en- tire charge of Wilhelm's archives and historical documents. and has assisted Wilhelm in the collection of historical data for refutation of ac- cusations of Germany's var guilt. The ex-kaiser insists on reta- hing his imperial titles, hence Jagows re- peated references to His Majesty.D
 BY DOCTOR KURT JAGOW
 Master of the Rolls of His Majesty.
 Wilhelm II.
 (World Copyright by United Press.)
 His Majesty's Residence, Huis Doorn. Doorn, Holland, Nov. 2S- We have fought ten years against the thesis laid down in article 231 of the treaty of Versailles which we call the "war guilt lie"
 The thesis that Germany alone was guilty is no longer acceptable. The plea of guilty was extorted from us in 1919 in such a war that re- gently none other than Lord Grey of Falloden stigmatized it in his book. 'Recollectiors." Documents published since 1919 from the Ger man, Russian. Serbia and other ar chives have shown this undeniably.
 Many Defenders
 In the meantime Germany has found defenders in all other coun- tries. For instance, the American historians William Langer and Barnes and Fay. also the Canadian Ewart and many others. None of these accepted this thesis of Ger
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

FATTGITE CAUSES ACCIDENTS
 Chicago, Nov. 23 N-Fatigue is a major accident hazard. a study of
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

Austria has marked tho one- hundredth anniversary of the in- troduction of the accordion. devised in that country. to other parts or
 Europe.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

Danger increases. according to the survey, as the day oontinues
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

the estates hero never were eonns- cated. and 1t vas here in ls3e that the Count D'eur and others of fam lily returned whom the Brazilian gov. ernment rescinded the act of ban- ishment on the occasion of the cen- tral celebration of Brazilian indepen- dence.
 When the returned to Braxil. they Pedro II and the Empress, Maria Christina, which were brought to Rio De Janeiro on the 40 Paulo of the Brazilian navy and placed in the cathedral here.
 Since that year America's last prince and hts family have lived in Metropolis in one of their several estates. One of their homes here is now occupied by the American ann bassador to BraEii, MT. Edwin Nor gan. It was in tho garden of the Morgan house that . recent photo- graph of Dom Pedro published in the United States was taken.
 Prosperous Town
 Petropolis which was once . royal 'Faxenda" has been changed into 2 prosperous town and surrounding farm lands with . population of 10000. Its inhabitants are mostly of German origin with some Swias and the proverbial neatneas of those races ts manifest on all aides. The earliest seettlers came from the
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
HIDING CORRUPTION

Reports from Indiana are to the effect that MT. Hoover will not have much chance to lick Senator Wat son in the presidential primary cleo tion. The best estimates are that Mir. Hoover will get some of the delc- gates. but Mir. Watson will secure around four-fifths of them, He him. self is merely q ''favorite son." with as much chance Of being considered seriously at the Kansas City conven- ton as Senator La Toilette. When the ballyhoo is well under way and MT. Watson begins to see the light he intends to hand his delegates over to Mr. Dawes. That's how the Indiana presidential primary will work. That's about how it always worl1s- somebody gets the delegates, but the voters didn't know they voted for him
 The Indiana system Of cleaning it's political house is for the politicians 10 exact pledge from those indicted that they will no longer seek office. Thus the outlook Is always satisfac- tory to the politicians. They can
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
' GALLANT FLIGHT AGAINST BIC, ODDS

The three adventurous spirits who spent the night trying to fly from
 Ireland 10 the tnitoi States were accompanied hv the woll- wishes of The civilized world. Probably no one weighed, the pcrils of the enterprise lgorc carefully than these three men, and their cagerness 0 risk th"lr liyca bring little more than fame and glory again prov es that man remains an inyeterate gambler with fate. II 'he trio had stakoi their lives upon T fling of dice they scarcely could have been faced with greater odds. th" only difference being that nothing could be gained from playing with dice and the action would be borgl os all those spectacular clements hich arouse the imagination of the world. The thrill of the spectacular is identified with oceanic flights, the possibility that q new aviation rec ord may be made, the probability that aviation as 9 science may be ad- vanced. But the keystone of such enterprises is the endeavor to win fame by being the first to attain the prize Of originality. to possess niche in the corridors of history.
 The three dauntlcss airinen have been faced with reasonable fair weather, go far as is known. The weather burea has been Of the opin- lon there would be stormy weather ln the north Atlantic, but ho" great |v this would interfere with the great flight cannot be determined hy nose on shore. We ar. left to judge
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
\ CENT \ MINUTE,

Another survey in Boston: Traffic delays cost citizens $a4,0O0,OO0 year. ly. Every minute lost is worth q cent and there are S,1So,oo0 minutes lost daily. But who can prove that q minute to every Bostonian is worth a penny? Here is the way it figures: There arc l440 minutes in a day; or counting 500 working days in year, there are 432,0oo minutes in d work ing year. If every minute is worth | penny this means everybody in town is making s43o0 year.
 These surveys may be all right if there Is no propag ganda hooked up with it. We doubt exceedingly whether every man and woman being traffic delayed in Boston-the survey said there were Sl7.00 entering the business section every day-are earning $4Sc0 a year each. On the average. the time of the community is not worth a cent minute.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
THE SENATE, ACTION ON FARM RELIEF

In passing the McNary-Hausen farm relief bill the Senate did so with the astounding vote of 5S to eS, which is more than the necessary two-thirds majority to repass the bill over the expected veto Of the Pres ident. The House also is expected to pass the measure, when it of course goes to the White House, where the customary veto is expected.
 The politics that are identified with this measure are deeper than ever before. Senators Copeland and Wagner Of New York. for instance, voted for it; they are two Al Smith senator's and it can be taken for granted that they voice the senti- ment of the prospective Democratic presidential possibility in regard to the bill, Naturally this does not harm Governor Smith in the west, particu- larly when it is realized that Mir. Hoover is opposed to this type of farm relief and at any rate is no prime iarorite with the farmers,
 Yet it need not be overlooked that more Republicans in the Senate voted for the bill than voted against lt. Twenty-four Republicans were in favor and only 14 against. Among the latter, of course, were Mclean and Bingham
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
AIR MAIL COUNTERS

One Of the weaknesses of the air mail so far has been that the com- munities situated q considerable dis tance from the landing fields have been unable to obtain the best of service.
 The operation of air mail couricrs 10 and from such cities, however, is solving the difficulty. Such a courier service was put into effect from Hartford, motorcycles being used for air mail between that city and Springfield, IIolyoke and Northamp- ton. The result has been a largo in- crease in air mail business from those cities. Commercial houses in those cities have been experiment. ing with the advantages of the sys- tenn, and one concern in Iolyoke discovered that when a letter was air mailed 10 Los Angeles a reply by alr mail was received in five days,
 Airplanes carrying mall cannot stop at every important city en route: in order to furnish a swift schedule the terminals must be reasonably far apart. Motorcycle courier service from such points 10 comparatively nearby cities of inl- portance is an ideal way to solve he difficulty.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13

peals being made to Superior court in Hartford. When Hartford lawyers are identified with cases appearing before the City court they appeal their cases to the higher courts ill Hartford as matter of routine, per- 1 haps regardless whether this is at all , times necessary.
 Lawyers of the city are vitally in- terested in the question, have dis cussed it from every standpoint, and { it is safe to conclude a proposed charter amendment will be provided for municipA action. \ court here with equal jurisdiction with the Common Pleas courts in Hartford would. 1t Is believed, save money and time to New Britain citizens. II Is not simply a matter of increasing the prestige Of the local courts: it is one Of sound sense and practicali- ties. It can be said that judicially New Britain has been allowed to lag behind it's importance as a commer- cial and industrial city. The large number of appeals from this city to Common Pleas courts in Hartford should and can be avoided by in creasing the jurisdiction of the local City court. Action to that end de- pends upon the progressive spirit Of New Britain. If charter amendment is offered there is little likelihood of there developing serious opposition ill this city, and the Legislature un- occasionally will give the city what ever it wants in this connection.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
SEEKING AN AFFIRMATION

Collection of personal taxes last year amounted to $59,355; similar collections this year totalled $.6,092. From this one gets the superficial and incorrect impression that there were 5000 adults in the city last year while the adults this year num- Der 3S,00O. This is too much of an increase to appear plausible.
 Attacking the problem from an- other angle one comes to the con- clusion that more people paid their personal taxes this year than last year; which seems quite amazing too, inasmuch as business and indus trial conditions this year have not been enormously improved over last year, although they arc getting bet ter.
 If these explanations" do not sul- flee, better give it up.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
25 Fears Ago Today

The old common council ad journed sine die after its meeting last night and passed out of exist ence The most important matter dealt with was that of the sn1allpo. bills. Alderman Curtis objected to one item, which was for cigars and wl1iskey for the doctor in attend ance at the isolation hospital. He thought that four boxes of cigars and nine quarts of whiskey made quite a big of indulgence for three weeks. He also complained about ls petticoats, saying the men must have worn them too, and he ex- pressed surprise at not finding items for gramophones and ping pong tables. Mir. Leghorn could see no objections. City Clerk Thompson admitted buying most of the goods hut said he had had nothing to do with purchasing the whiskey. The Mir. Curtis had an amendment tackled on asking for greater thrift in the future.
 A certificate of incorporation of the syca Cooperative Coal and Wood Co. has been filed in the town clerks office. The capital stock is s.0.0o0. divided into 800 shares of S25 each. There have been 400 shares subscribed for and g. has been paid on each share.
 The stockholders of the New Britain Opera House have voted 10 sell the property. but the purchaser has not yet been decided upon.
 Tonight at T. J. Lynch's Russwin Lyceum: "San Toy" the Chinese English musical play by the Angus tian Daly company. Company of Ca direct from New York and London. Double orchestra.
 John Watrous of Blue Hills and others have petitioned for power 10 build trolley line from Berlin to Nerden through the Cat Hole road to connect with the Connecticut Co. line near the kilby House in Ken sington IT the road is built if will be a big boom for Kensington and all the residents along the proposed route have signed the petition.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
A. tl5,00o | year.

q. When was the Columbian Ex- position held?
 A. In Chicago. Illinois. May l to October %. 1893.
 c. ls the music of "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life 'an old or a new composition:
 \. The Dream Melody" ap- peared as au instrumental number in Naughty Marietta" about 1920. Recently words have been written for it and it is published under the title "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life" by M- Wttmark and Sons. New York City.
 O. What are some of the im- portant sheep growing countries?
 A. Australia, New Zealand, vest ern United States, partions of Rus sta. South Africa and South Ameri- can countries. notably Argentina
 q. Where in the human bodS Is the adrenal gland located?
 A. It is small gland-like body of unknown functions situated above each kidney.
 Q. Who was Macenaso
 A. He was a celebrated Roman Knight who rendered himself im- mortal by his liberal patronage of learned men. hence in modern usage one who endows or otherwise fosters the arts, is called a Maecenas,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
Girl Supposed to Have Healing Powers in Hospital

southington, April l2 UP)-Fif- teen-year-old Mary Cacci. who six weeks ago was believed to have di- vine healing powers was under ob- servation today at tho Connecticut State hospital.
 The girl was committed yesterday after police were fowed to climb ladder and force window Of her second floor room. She had barri- caded the door.
 While she lay in q trance-like condition last February. scores of sick and crippled pilgrims made the humble Cucci home here shrine. After the child had been showered with gifts. doctors pronounced her suffering from epskhsy.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
\ HIGHER COURT IN THIS CITY

It 'does not seem too much 10 eA- pcct in I city of S0.oo0 that it pos s"ss court equal in power to that of d common pleas court. The high est court to date in the city is the City court, over which the judges of the police court preside. The iuris- diciion Of the city court Is limited
 resulting i'll large proportion of ap-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
INVESTIGATE, FIRES

Hamden. April 13 UP)-Authori- ties were Investigating mysterious fires that destroyed two cottages on the top of q peak Of the Sleeping Giant mountain. Mt. Carmel. dur ing the night.
 Fire apparatus was unable to reach the blaZes, and a score of flrefighters ascenled the mountain with chemicals.
 One cottagd wRe reported owned by Frederick s. Brocketb of Mt. Carmel. the other by a New HaveA student.
 Only dampneak probably prevent ed forest fire, tiremen said.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13

by results. The east to west passage Is treacherous in the extreme, as the toll of the dead amply testities. In the face of the grewsome record the two Germans and the Idshman have defied fate and tte elements. Their reception on this side, if they land. will be in accordance with the achievement.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13

question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1929 New York avenue. Washtngto on D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be Givsn. nor can ex- tended rssearch bs undertaken. All other questions will receive | per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be aneweIed. All letters are COD. fldential.-EditoF.
 Q. What six counties in the United States are largest in area? A. San Bernardino county, Cali. fornia: Coconico, Arizona: Nye county. Nevada: Elko county. Ne vada: socorro county, New Mexico, and Mohave county. Arizona. Q. How fast does the average camel travel?
 A. The pace Of the loaded camel is steady and uniform. but slow about 2h miles per hour. Some of the light dromedaries. however. can cory g rider more than 100 miles a day.
 Q. For whom was Mt. Mckinley. in Alaska, named: Did 1t always bear that name?
 A. Mt. Mckinley. Alaska. was named for President William Me- kinley. It was known to the Rus sians as Bolshays, to the Indians IS Traleyka.
 Q. What percentage of new auto mobiles purchased are paid for on the installment plan?
 A. About 64 per cent.
 Q. On what date did Easter fall in 1906?
 A. April IS.
 Q. On what date did spring be- gin this year?
 A. March 21st.
 Q. Where was Al Jolson born?
 A. Washington. D. C.
 Q. Can you tell me something about Vincent Lopez. the Jazz Orch- estra leader?
 A. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, December 90, 1895. was educated at st. Mary's Monastery. Dunkirk, N. '. His first jazz con- cert in America was given at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. He has played in Lon- don and throughout the United States He Is not married.
 0. What is the Roman Catholic population Of New York City and State?
 A. According to the last census there were 2,745.55c Roman Catho- lies in New York State and 1,5i5,- 5e: in New York City.
 Q. What is the business address of Will Hays. president of the Mo- tion Picture Producers and Dis tributors of America?
 A. 469 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
 Q. What is the meaning of cul- de-sac?
 A.. X passage open at one end 1 only: blind alley; place in which one is cut off from retreat. conse- quently a trap.
 Q. what Is the deflv1tlOn of the i name Jerry?
 A. Usually 1t is a nickname for a Hebrew name (Old restament). It means "cxalted of [he Lord".
 q. Is there a Government Indian school at Carlyle, Pa?
 4. The school has not been In [ existence since 1918. It is now used by the medical department of l Lhe United States Army.
 Q. Who wrote the Battle Hymn 1 of the Republic and when was 1t first published?
 A. It was written by Julia Ward Howe during the Civil war and was published in "The Atlantic Monthly" ma gazlne in 1861.
 Q. What Is the salary of the vice. president of the United States?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-13
Observations On He Weather

Washington, April 1s.-Partl, cloudy. slightly colder tonight Sat urday increasing cloudiness followed by rain in Connecticut and western Massachusetts in the afternoon and at night: fresh west winds becoming variable and shifting to east OH Saturday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudiness tonight, slight ly colder in North portion; Saturday l rain: moderate west shifting to fresh southeast and east winds on Sunday.
 Conditions: Pressure remains low but Is rising over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Rocky moun- tain disturbance moved southeast ward to New Mexico. northern Texas and Okla. with somewhat in- creased intensity. Santa Fe, New Mexico. c9.34 inches. Showers have begun in Missouri and cloudy conditions prevail eastward into the Ohio valley. An area of high pres- sure overspreads the northern plains states and the Canadian northwest. It is attended by tem- pcratures we'll below the freezing point and is producing snows in por- tiona of the northern district from upper Michigan to Montana.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and cooler followed by increas- ing cioudiness.