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Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31

~ - air tour.
n! .aay( ly llc!n: snss A:i.
home across the Pacific--as exclu-
Svely announced by the United
Press regarded widely as an
other ajor step toward linking the
United States and the rest of the
world into closer and mere friendly
relationship.
News of the planned journey was
received with enthusiasm in offic-
ial and diplomatic quarters. 1t was
predicted the lands ON his route
would prepare receptions exceeding
in fcrvor that welcome he received
when he landed in Paris last May.
Taking off from an eastern land
ing field late in MAY or early in
June, according to his present plans,
Lindbergh will fly the Atlantic and
begin the grand tour of Europe
in Germany or one of the
nSf1hcrn countries the Scandinavia
whence his father came to America
According to his present plans he
expects to travel by easy stages,
stopping in all the capitals and prin.
oipal cities.
Indications are that Lindbergh
viii not finally decide upon his eX-
net itinerary until a few days or
perhaps a few hours before he
tcaves this country. Persons here
rlUse TO him said he has made up
his mind on one point concerning
tae trip and that is that he will fly
20 Europe and most likely fly alone.
Arrangements are now being
made, it is understood, to ensure
sufficient fuel and other supplies
1t various European points which he
will touch Lindbergh has been
using n special mixture of gasoline
and it may be found necessary to
ship supply of this across the At
lantic if il cannot be obtained in
large enough quantities on the con
tinent.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 3l.-Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh, accompanied
by three passengers, took off from
Lambert st. Louis flying field this
afternoon for an unnamed western
destination.
1t was understood, however, that
Lindbcrgh was on his way to SAN
Diego and planned to stop at Tulsa,
Okla, for fuel, thence to Dallas,
Texas, for the night.
Before his departure Lindbergh
maintained the strict silence he has
kept for several weeks regarding his
llans for the future.
In reply to request for comment
ON the exclusive United Press story,
published yesterday, which related
plans of the Colonel for trans-At-
lantic flight and possible world
tour by air, Lindbergh said:
- just have no comment to
make. -
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31
L|NDY'S
P PROGRAM
APPROVED
Official Circles at Capital
Elated Over Proposed
World Tour.
ON WAY TO COAST
Flyer Refuses to Make
Any Comment Whatever
On Reported Plans.
Ely NIAURITz A. HALLGRET
{U'nited Press Staff Correspondent)

ICNIteU PItSS SLdI1 COTTtSpONUtHLJ
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-Of-
fetal Washington was elatcd today
oyer the vistas opened by Colonel
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
BUILDING OPERATIONS

Comparatively mild winter wealth. CT during December, rather than a startling new building boom. must be credited with the substantial in crease in building operations throughout New England last month compared with the same month the previous year. The weather during December was of a type scarcely in- terfering with building operations: and even most of January saw sim liar weather. It will have been mo- ticed in New Britain. for instance, that on the two major building op- erations in the city there have been only . few days of idleness this month; the same condition holds good for the greater portion of in- dustrial New England.
 Yet with these stimulations at hand. building operations might well have taken q decline rather than an increase. That December made such . remarkable showing is indicative of the advancement throughout the northeastern commonwealths. In spite of everything-competition in the south and west regardless-we arc moving forward rather than backward.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

wise: Had the bridEs been . con- crete structure: and had thers been . wall Of concrete instead of an ordi- nary railing. would the automobile have Eons into the river! We think not Perhaps there would have been a dent in the concrete. but seven lives would have been saved and there would have been merely . lawsuit instead of funerals.
 It h . matter of importance that bridge railinss be strong enough to prevent machines from falling into the water. The only kind of railings strong enough arc those as thick as tho average wall of . house. The ordinary wooden or metal railing puny things compared with the mo- mentum and horsepower of heavy worthless. Most of such bridges are little better from the standpoint of safety, than had they No railinEs at all.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
CARING FOR ANIMALS

Humane considerations dictate that animals, even when on the way to being slaughtered for food. have rights, and the laws and the courtA zealously maintain them. The incl dent in this city. resulting in the fine of several cattle dealers for not feeding or giving drinking ws- ter to animals at the slaughter house over Sunday, indicates that such things are being looked after in New Britain, even if it requires the ef- forts of a private organization to call attention to conditions.
 There is no public sympathy for cattle dealers or butchers who fail to treat animals under their care with humane considerations. They are not entitled to sympathy. AS it was emphasized in police court, cat tie men have been found delinquent from time to time and seem to take their duties lightly in some cases, regarding the law as an unnecessary hardship, probably. If it requires fines to instill a higher considera- tion of their duties this means of education naturally will be followed consistently, aS it ought to be.
 Judge Roche, in criticising the city for failure to provide drinking water facilities at the slaughter house on Sundays, really did the city a service.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
25 Neas Ago To-day (From Paper of That Date)

At it's last meeting the common council voted to allow the street committee to repair its Springfield
 road roller at an expense of not more than @1,1b0. Now Corporation Coun-
 sel Hungerford has ruled that the street department has no money on hand and therefore connot make the repairs. the council not having the right to provide expense which it cannot meet with the money on hand. =.
 There was a discussion over the need of an ambulance last night at the meeting of the hospital execu- tive committee, and the matter was
 given quite boom when it was an-
 nounced that the Traut family had
 given $500 and Mr. and Mrs. F. G.
 Platt another s10O. This leaves but S2O0 to be raised
 The Masonic hall association met
 last evening and elected the follow
 ing officers: president, Julius H.
 Pease: vice-president. C. H. Beaton
 secretary-treasure, J. 0. Deming; executive committee. Horace Eddy,
 John Hemingway, and l.. D. Penfield 1 The superintendent of schools is being kept busy finding substitutes to take the place on sick teachers.
 The toll at present is very heavy. Alderman Cashmere and Coun-
 cilman McMillan and Farmer will
 meet this week to lay out the four foot building line on the west side of Main street.
 | The Naval athletic carnival com-
 mittee of Hartford has arranged a 1 dual relay race between Hartford Public High school and New Bri-
 tain High school. The race is a one
 mile with four men on each team.
 A silver cup will be awarded the
 winning school.
 | The friends of the entcrprising young men comprise the Trumbull
 Electric Co. are much gratified by the evidences of success shown by the concern, which will at once in- lcrease its capital from $5,000 to 5000. The work manufacturing
 will be inserted in the firm name to dispel all illusions that the concern 1 in a jober. The officers at present are: President. Frank T. Wheeler; , secretary. Henry Trumbuli; John ! H. Trumbull. The young men have devoted much ability to developing
 their. line and extending their bus | mess and are securing an enyiablo
 place in electrical manufacturing circles.
 Local men back from New York 1 report that at the new automobile show very practical machine was
 demonstrated. It is blackboard with
 an engine attacshcd to the rear
 axle.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
ROAD AND BRIDGE RAILINGS

There are ra!lings along the main highways in Connecticut, and they usually are painted white-which is by way of saying their visibility is good. both day and night. The idea. of course. is to call the attention of automobile drivers to the limits of the highway, and perchance prevent an automobile from plunging into a field of hay or weeds should the autoist lose control.
 The railings, Of course, are usually composed Of wood, and We have vet to learn of case where they pre- vented ali automobile from getting disloeated from the highway when things went wrong. The usual result is that the fence is smashed.
 The same type of railings are on many bridges. The accident at Nor wich. resulting in the death of an entire family. resulted when the au- tomobile plunged through the rail- ings and went into the water.
 NV one is set 10 wondering this
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

4. Tor nalss Ss.ss ysars anli for females s7.5s.
 Q. Was the fossner presadsat ol Mexico Perfiris pias aaaAaaaatsdS
 A. He died . natsral AeatA j. h Europe in 1918. Hsassrvsl n ,PSae. ident of Mexiee fFem 1sSs sts 1Ses and from 1sst to l1ll. whsn hs Es- signed under preassfe j. Of . rJVose and was succeeded by Efancisee es La BaFrs n provisional Prea4snt who served fof . fqW months vAtil Nadero was elected
 "a. What il the area of the Dis tict of Columbia? F A. 70 squars miles.
 Q. What V the mode of capital punishment in Germany?
 4. Decapitakton.
 Q. What ' the origin of the word Derby as applied to . horss race? What are ''futurity'' and ''sweepstake" races?
 A. The word Derby" in con. nection with horse racing was first applied to the English Derby. named for the 18th Earl of Derby, founder of this historic race. It means . race for an unusually large stake: a race of first importance. sweepstake means a race for the whole stakes. The term "futurity,' ts usually applied ito a race for 2 large stake in which only two-year old horses are permitted to run. /
 Q. Was Johns Hopkins Univer, sity in Baltimore, Maryland, found- ed earlier than the University Of Pennsylvanta?
 A. Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876: the University of Pennsylvania in 174o.
 c. Who wis Guy Manneriny? A. A fictional character and hero of Sir Walter Acott's book, Guy Mannering; | retired English officer, wealthy, . widoxer of aristocratic tastes and prejudices with . turn for astrological studies.
 Q. Do chaplains in the United States Army and Navy have to be trained in any special school of 
 A. They can be trained in any school of theology that is acceptable to the denomination to which they belong.
 Q. Did Gene Tunney knock out
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
SECESSION IN STAMFORD

The common council of Stamford having voted in favor of a divorce by Connecticut from the United States, on account of the prohibition law, one shudders at the prospect if this custom become popular and finally succeeds.
 Connecticut would have to main- tain its own army and navy. It would have to maintain a capital and this might just as we'll be at a central point, like New Britain. It could erect tariff walls against the remainder of the United States. We would be having fine time all around. and really would be more important than We now are. We even would need presidential cleo ton ever so often. and the state would be uniformly wet. There might even be a saloon on every corner.
 But this possibility was settled years ago, when the federal union got started. What was done at that time was quite effectively confirmed in the sos. In other words, there will be no independent and sovereign Connecticut, except as state of these United States.
 The Stamford councilmen and aldermen could have done better to pick on some other subject for . foolish vote.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

use next year. With this money on hand 1t will require but | little moro than Sc.0o0. .Oeo additional to com- plete the work as outlined.
 The project hsing considered M of considerable magnitude. It may be possible to prune 1t bit. and per- haps 1t may cost more than antici- pated. At any rate the city has the facts. The water board has dos its duty in calling attention to the needs. The city cannot afford to risk the possibility of its water supply be- coming inadequate and the only feasible way to avoid this dire difft- culty is to increase the plant to meet the consumption needs as they srow.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
DOCTOR RAPE

In the death of Dr. L. w. Rapp this morning one of the tragedies of life was enacted. such tragedies as give us pause occasionally in this hurried existence to measure the achievements of those who have passed on and perhaps to balance them against ours n we ask our selves what shall we leave behind us when our turn comes"
 Dr. Rapp had no civic record to which one can point. His public spiritedness took another turn. one which caused no focusing of the publicity limelight upon his person. one which gave to him no personal glory, his name was on few tongues. But it meant much to those who knew it. Mothers of ailing children were familiar with 1t and probably daily blessed the accident of birth and the desire to achieve in his profession which placed him in the midst of this little community of ours. He sought to excel in the treatment of morseh of humanity lately joining us from the beyond, and, from what we can learn, realized in his search. His life was actually given to this service. he laid 1t down as a result of his un- ceasing work in his profession, work done when he probably realized that it meant the burning out of life's candle. He was a doctor and he must have known his own condition while he was working for others.
 There are fewer sayings of greater truth than that uttered concerning Christ himself. greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for a friend. Dr. Rapp's friends were wee morsels, unable to even realize what he was doing for them. much less appreciate 1t tangibly by word of mouth or action. He laid down his life, tlnselfiebly indeed. for them. May he rest in the peace which he so richly deserves.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Neighborly well-wishing prompts us to take due notice of the change of ownership Of the Hartford Times, and we take the opportunity to ex- tend the hand of welcome to Frank F.. Gannett and his associates of Rochester, N. Y., the new owners of the newspaper.
 The Times since 1877 has dis tinguished itself in Connecticut iournalism. Its Independence has been consistent, it's success unques- tlonable.
 The new owners have pledged themselves to continue the news paper as a Connecticut institution, the only difference being ownership elsewhere. They have promised also to continue 1t as a journal of high ideals and independence.
 That this is the aim of Mir. Gam nett is gratifying. For years the Times and the Herald have labored side by side on most of the import ant public issues confronting the commonwealth. and this newspaper devoutly hopes this mutual rela- tionship will continue.
 Tho Herald wishes for the Times a continuance of the spirit that has made 1t . great state newspaper. and to the new owners extends fra ternal wishes of the most sincere kind.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
OUTLOOK FOR WATER

For several years the water de- pertinent Of New Britain has been letting us know that we are in for exten5ive enlargements, repairs and . bigger and better water system generally. Preliminary surveys, en- kineering work and much cogitation have already been expended on the projects. The time approaches when there will be definite action: which is another way of saying that the day is near when large sums of money will be expended. A whiff of what this will mean stood out in large type yesterday: the trifle of $2,79o,- 900 is asked to provide the watery essentials of growing city.
 Progressive cities cannot afford to be delinquent. regarding the supply of water, not only for the present but for the future. Plans Of neces- sity must be made decades ahead; in no other civic enterprise is pre- paredness for the future such a vital necessity. Water works enlarge ments are under way in virtually every city that feels growing pains. and though they are confronted with to rl, water. going far afield in this en- deavor, such problems are being uni formly solved with the expenditure oe sufncient money. Indeed, one Of the major difiicul;ies in New Eng land at the present moment is the dispute between Connecticut and Massa chusetts over the endeavors of Boston to obtain an increased water supply by interfering with the Swift and Ware rivers, thus threatening to reduce the watershed flowing into the Connecticut river
 The problem confronting New Britain is slight in comparison with some of the others. The expenditure Of approximately s5,o00, 0,coo--pos- sibly more before the work is finish ed-looks large because it comes at one time. It must be considered. however, that the contemplated im- provements will bring the water sys- tenn up to date for several decades, and the expenditure justly should be considered in this light. IL is like when q man builds house: he may spend $10.0e0 the year fl is built but the structure is intended to last at least 15 years So it is with the water Improvements
 The finances of the wafer de- pertinent have been uniformly good in the past. Only this month It was announced that there is an uneX- pended balance of s.5n.o .ooo in the department. which will be turned over to the city March 31, with the request that 1t he appropriated for
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

You can get m answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, i313 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents In stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot b. given. nor can ex. tended research bs undertaken. All other questions will receive . per. sonai reply. Unsigned rsqussts can. not be answered. All letters ars con. fldential.-Editor. 4 c. What state of the United States leads in the production of turkeys:
 A. Texas produces about one ninth of the turkeys raised in the United States. Missouri is second with about half as many as Texas.
 Q. h a Creole person Of mix ed white and negro blood?
 A. The word Creole as applied to a person may have one of five different meanings. First and in general, it means 2 native of Span ish America or of tho West Indies, of European Originally French or spanish) percentage: distinguished from negro. aboriginal, or person of mixed blood. Second. in the Unit ed States it may mean . white de- ~cendant of French or Spanish set- tiers of Louisiana and the Gulf States. characterized by distinct speech and social traits. Third. in Alaska 1t means tho offspring of Q Russian father and an Esauimo or Indian mother. Fourtb. in Louisi- ana 1t means (a) . White native who speaks French, or (b) . native born negro as distinguished from one brought from Africa. In no case does it moan a person of mixed white and negro blood and never has meant that in any usage.
 Q. What was the population of Europe fin 1910 and what | the present population?
 A. The estimated population Of Europe for 1S10 was one hundred and eighty million. The present population of Europe k t7s,o0o.. 900.
 Q. Can a magnet be insulated?
 A. There is no known insulator for a magnet.
 Q. What is the world production of tungsten and what country pro- duces the most?
 A. In 1895 world production was 9.sS1 metric tons. Of this, China produced s,76s metric tons. Canada was her nearest competitor with 1,0S0 tons.
 Q. What Is the value of 8 Unit cd States small copper cent dated 1909 with Lincoln head on 1t? Also one with Indian head on it. same date?
 A. With Lincoln head 1t is val ued at from to , cents; with ln- dian head, proof only. 2S cents.
 Q. What is the meaning of Duce as applied to Muasolini?
 A. Commander, guide, leader, chief.
 Q. How many runs were scored in the National Baseball League during the 1927 season1
 A. 5.651.
 Q. What l. tho average expecta- ton Of life in the United statesf
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

ored of . dainty eoldsn-curisd laaGis of tive who lives in hts neighbes- hood and answers to the name of NaviS.
 One bright beautiful moenins some months ago. Flaherty came upon Mavis playing in . sand and mud heap near her home. Her dimpled mud-caked hands were moulding what seemed to be . weird caricature of . man.
 Good morning. Mavis," greeted Flaherty. Whatever are yeu doing? :? Making an Irishman!". 'No." ruetully answered Mavis with a shake of her curIs. '.me amt got tnuf mud"
 Mary E. OCallaghan
 Copyright, 1923. Reproduction . Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
PAINTINGS FOR THE LIBRARY

It will gratify citizens generally that the New Britain Institute Is to be the permanent home of the two best paintings exhibited here dur ing the last two weeks. Although exact figures were not given out, 1t Is believed the purchase price was s1,2O0 each. All things considered, this price, if 1t N correct, was not high.
 There seems to be an erroneous impression regarding the market price of paintings. It IS rare, of course, to find even the smallest of oil paintings selling for . small fi- gure. Art in oil, in popular thought, runs into money.
 When one analyses the subject, however one finds that the skill and effort represented in a good oil painting does not bring unreasonable figures. This, of course, refers to the average, not to the comparatively few masterpieces which run in price into five or six figures. Take a paint ing costing s1,00o. Examine the study, knowledge, technic and natur- al aptitude of the artist that was required to produce it. And then, combining all these factors, consid- CT the hours of patient toll required. Few ordinary mortals would or could do the same amount of work for the same pay. And when, in ad- dition, one considers the restricted market for art in oil, a market that in no sense absorbs all the good paintings that could be produced by competent artists. the financial stimulation that might come to the aid of artists is reduced to a low ebb.
 It Is for this reason, perhaps, that approximately four-fifths of the art students tend toward com mercial work-the production of pictures for advertising purposes. Mundane commercialism, often knocked on the head by captious critics and belabored by those who are out of tune with the tempo of modern life. has been supporting fully ninety per cent of our artists for years; and they must allow their talents to be used in this manner through the force of circumstances. The blame. If there can be any, need not rest upon commerce, but upon the failure of an adequate market for pure art. Indeed, the best mar ket for pure art is provided by the captains of commerce who place oil paintings in their homes or buy them for public display.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25
e!jss,.' 'ede,,. Os h< Meataer

Fer 5, IsoptAssp New Englan :: HsrtAf feieady tonlght and Thursday; much tolder teaight; strong westerly wi1d1, d&nints6Ihg.
 Fpyecast tor Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday, e1sept probably snow in extreme nesth portion: much colder tonight and diminishing westerly winds. New Haven .and vicinity-Fair to- night and Thursday; much colder to. night. , ,l
 Condtttoas-The starm of lazt aight moved rapidly nprtheastwari with greatly increased tntensity and centsrs this morning over northern Maine. Greenville ss:5s inches. It produced rains Almost generally east of the Mississippi river and raus continue In northern New Eng- land this morning with saows in Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Temperatures are falling over northern districts from the Atlantic coast regions westward to the northern plains states.
 Coadltiofs favor for this vicinity fair weather with decided fall in temperature.
 ', Warnings for high winds are dis
New Britain herald., 1928-01-25

President Coolidge exercised some of hi. reputed Vermont dryness of humor when he told his opinion about the churning of words in Washington by certain high digni- taries. The President merely said "alarming charges often are made when appropriations are sought in conxress." It is truth that isn't often recognized.