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New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

patching 1000 men to Tsingtao and
1000 to Tsinan and other points.
Both the Chinese Nationalist and
the Peking northern government
vigorously protested. demanding i'm
by the Nationalists that the japanese
troops interfered with the advance of
the southern forces through occupa-
ton Of the entire railroad zone from
Tsingtao to Tsinan. Recent occur
renccs have been in this territory,
and scarcely could have been regard
ed otherwise in view of Japanese
activities. Although the presence OF
the Japanese caused the Nationalist
thrust northward last year to col
lapse. the advance has proceeded
rapidly this spring. with the result
that the Tanaka government has
gone further afield than Shantung
in its claimed sphere of influence
and now is attempting to claim all of
Manchuria.
Manchuria, comprising the three
eastern provinces of China, has an
area OF $4,000 square miles, or
nearly as large as the states of
Washington, Oregon, California and
Utah combined. Its population is
estimated at 100000, and there
are only 1890 japanese. Its posi-
ton in South Manchuria is based on
the lease of Port Arthur and Dairen,
and control of the South Manchurian
railway. Following the agreements
incident to settling the q demands
of 1915, Japan secured an extern
sion OF the lease OF the ports to o00c,
and gained other exclusive economic
rights. But Baron Tanaka is not con-
tent to let we'll enough alone; he
wants more.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
Is Years Ago Today

Principal Marcus White Of the
Normal school has obtained DR..
Franklin McMurray of Columbia
university to deliver the address to
the students next month. Governor
Chamberlain has been invited to
present the diplomas.
There came near being a danger
GUS automobile accident near the
Baptist church last evening, when
a heavy machine swept around the
corner and frightened horse,
which reared and broke the shafts.
The automobilist gave the grinding
lever a turn and continued up the
street.
1t Is now considered possibl. that
the Plainville-F Harrington trolley
line may be reopened soon.
The amendment to the old char
ter eNempting the chairman Of the
street committee from the provision
prohibiting the payment OF a salary
to any member of the council until
the city has a population of 10000
passed the House yesterday.
Owing to the extreme heat, some
OF the young men OF the high school
have tried the experiment OF leav-
ing off their coats, but it has been
decided for them that this is not
the proper thing to do in the pres
ence Of the young ladies'
Ex-senator A. ]. s'oper ad-
dressed the senior class of the high
.echool this morning on THE Ele-
ments Of Success" He drew largely
from his own experience and said
the necessary elements We're amhj-
ton. persistency. industry. and
courtesy.
Landers. Frary. & Clark is equip
ping its buildings on East Main
street with an up-to-date system Of
fire escapes.
The Osgood cornet band Of this
city celebrated its second annivers-
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
MANCHCRlAN DEMANDS
nv JAPAN

IT Is a new policy that Japan Is
following with regard to Manchura
This new policy, originated by Baron
Tanaka last July, when it was out
lined. is reversal of the friendship
policy pursued by former Premier
Wakatsuki. Especially is the Tanaka
policy different with respect TO Man
churia and Mongolia.
Last July. when the new Tanaka
policy was announced. sharp line
was drawn between Manchuria and
Mongolia and China proper. and
Japan's special interest In the former
area was declared. and the an
nouncement was made that Japan
intends to "defend' these interests at
all cost.
As a result Of which the Civil War
in China has taken on "a new
phase" with Japan definitely re-
garding Manchuria as protectorate
and threatening to disarm any
armies that try to use its wide spaces
as haven for recuperation.
In spite of the fact that out of
$4,000 foreigners in China approx
mately 2350oO are Japanese and
japanese trade prcdominatcs in
China, the friendship policy pursued
by Wakatsuki was one OF "non-in-
Prevention" in the Chinese revolution.
Even during the Marking outrage of
1927, in which japanese as we'll as
other foreign property was destroy
ed, the government staunchly pur-
sued a non-intervention policy. and
the government was strongly sup
ported by the press. When one COM
paree the Marking incident last year
with similar incident in 1913 one
realizes how far friendship can go, as
in 1913 a riot followed in Toxic and
there was strong demand for ma
tional action against China.
Baron Tanaka. who has changed
/ the friendship policy to one OF posi-
tive action" was the leader Of tho
/ opposition party in Japan until last
year, when it came into power. He
formerly was A general in the
japanese army, a NiCc-Chief of the
general staff and minister of war in
| three cabinets, In other words, he il
a pilitarist with a militarlsts idea OF
how to go about things. AS soon as
he took charge of the government
he began issuing birthstone state.
ments about the governments duty
in China. But there was rift in tho
lute-the leading newspapers ir
Japan strongly warned him that the
nation wanted no change in the at.
titude toward China. They are still
harping on this mellow chord anC
the recent activities OF the japanese
under Tanaka have attained littl,
appreciation by the Japanese news.
papers.
In 1921. when General Chianl
kai-shek began moving mort hwsrl
from Marking ont erinC Shautung ir
May, the TOXIC administration i'm.
medlatcly began It's activity, dis.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
A VETO AND A SIGNATURE

Veto OF the McNary-Haugen farm
relief bill by the President will be
highly commended in the east, where
mis- signature Of the Jones-W White
chipping hill Will also be commended.
As chief executive the President
continues to stand high in the esti-
nation Of his eastern admirers who
do not pause to consider the anomaly
OF the Presidents position in veto
ing the one and signing the other bill
when both in principle were some
what similar.
The shipping bill, now law. is a
subsidy for the shipping interests and
links up the government in the pro-
motion and stimulation of private
shipping lines. The agricultural bill
is subsidy for the farming interests
and planned to link up the govern
ment in the promotion and stimu-
Iation OF better prices for the farm
ere.
The construction loan fund in the
shipping law is similar in scope to
the equalization fee in the agricultur-
al bill; the one is called a construc-
ton fund and the other is part of
the equalization fee feature.
In the West they will be saying
that the President, to he consistent
should have vetoed both measures or
signed both. They will be unable &c
understand how he could favor one
and not the other.
This view Will be shared by Demo-
Gratis In the East. too. who Of course
are not backward in picking flaws in
the Coolidge armor. But as Mr.. Cool
idge 10 not A candidate for the re-
nomination this point isn't worrying
him.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
WHEN MIR. vol NGFATHFR WAS
LEFT WITH THE BABY!
flA erhea ard Il. l., 6 NInrriSanl

Youngfather: Now hush. dear,
and go to sleep while daddy tells
You a story about three bad boogy
men,"
Baby: "Waaa, Wow"
Youngfather: Gosh. ] can't stand
that! Look, hahys rapa's a dog
Bow. Wow. Watch daddy bite nasty
carpet. Wool woof,"
Baby; 'Waaaaa! Wow Waaa."
Soungfather: Baby want to play
with daddy's watch? Baby want to
slam .daddys nice watch with ham =
mer?' See? Now baby do it,"
Baby: "Da,'
Ioungfather: NO. watch all gone
now. Can't pound it any more. All
broke. baby. All gone"
Rahy: "Waaa. Whoop, Whoor!"
Youngfather: Must be Indian
blood in my family. Hush. baby. and
papa will telephone. Hello,
is this the jeNeler? Well, send up
three or four gold watches. Yes.
right away +. Watches will
be here pretty soon, baby. Don't
cry. Papa will let baby pound his
thumb with the hammer until
watches come. Yes, he will. Now
hit daddy's thumb-hit harder.
Hit papa's thumb some more. No,
No. that thumb all gone now. Hit
other thumb"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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not be answered. All letters are con.
DISQUALIFICATION.
@. What does the annual ex-
portation of motorcycles from the
United States amount to-
A. twenty-five thousand six
hundred and seventy motorcycles
were exported from the United
States in the calendar year 1925 and
19,46o in the calendar year 1927.
@. Who wrote the books of
poems entitled Indians Love
Lyrics" and STARS Of the DESERT?
A. The author is Laurence Hope
which is a psuedonym for Mrs.
Adela Florence (Cary) Nicholson.
9, How many Greeks are there
in the United States?
A. According to the 1920 census
the Greek population Of the United
States was 2c1,76s.
@. What is the meaning OF the
name Schwartz?
A, 1t is German and means
black,
q. What is pebble Powder.
A. A gunpoWder prepared in
cubes or prsms. sometimes as large
as two inches on side. It is slow
burning: also called cube powder
and prismatiC powder.
.. What is the weight OF a
hushel of wheat?
A. 50 pounds.
Q. What is the average Yield
per acre Of wheat and rye in the
United States?
A. Preliminary figures for 1926
show the yield of wheat per acre
IN he United States was l4,7 bushels
and Of rye ~ bushels.
Q. Is Babe Ruth a native born
American
A. Yes. He was born in Bal
timore, Maryland. February Z, 1894.
q. What does the name Ellis
mean?
A. II is from the Hebrew and
means God the Lord.
9. What is Sabin Carrs record
for the pole vault?
A. He vaulted II feet inch at
Madison Square Garden. New York
City, February Is. 1928.
O. What is common law mar
riage? Can a divorce be granted
in cases Of common law maria ges ?
A. A common law marriage Ia
one not solemnized in the ordinary
way, but is created by an agreement
TO marry, followed by coha bitation.
In states where common law mar
riage Is recognized a man and wom-
an who live as common law wife and
husband must first obtain a divorce
before they can remarry.
g. Why is Pennsylvania called
the keystone State?
A. 1t had a central position in
the thirteen original colonies, which
form an arch along the Atlantic
seaboard; hence 1t is nicknamed the
keystone state or central stone Of
the arch.
Q. Who was the first heavy
weight boxing Champion
A. According to T. s. Andrews
Ring Battles OF Centuries" the first
recognized heavyweight champion in
the history of boxing was James
Figg champion of England from
1919 to about 1880.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

In ENGLAND they have been siren
uouely excited over the so-called
"flapper BILL" which having passed
will enfranchise 100000 more
women, and giving England more
women voters than men. The die
hard politicians were strongly oppos-
cd to the measure. but much OF their
power has been shorn. And anyway.
the present Conservative government
hopes that the newly enfranchlsed
women out OF gratitude will vote the
Conservative ticket when they get
the chance. American women we're
enfranchised during the Wilson ad-
ministration but that didn't seem to
help the Democrats.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

After noting what words the en-.
trants in the national spelling bee
couldn't spell we have come to the
conclusion that newspaper report
ers are not the only individuals
having difficulties with the COM
plexities Of finding the right letters
for English words. Leet the
reportorial staff gets het up over
this item we hasten to add that even
editorial writer's take no chances and
idsist on the handy presence OF the
big dictionary.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Those who have been wondering
what Indy would do for living
once his flying days we're over
needn't worry. Having a high posi-
ton in the first air-train passenger
transportation system is not a bad
business start for the young man.
Although his duties will be exact
ing," as the dispatches say. ne no
doubt will find himself in one place
more frequently; which also should
give him greater opportunities TO
look around and light his eyes upon
.cme lucky damsel who can prove
10 him that it Is not we'll for man
to live alone.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
SCHOOL INSURANCE FUNDS

IF the work of reconstructing the
Putnam school has to be relinquished
temporarily on account of lack of
funds the repercussion in thf public
mind will not be wholesome. The
school board got insurance money
after the fire and it has been gen.
orally supposed that insurance
money after fire was meant to be
applied to the fund needed to recon-
struct such a building. Instead of
that there docs not seem to be a
separate account for each school
building, II such it may be termed,
but instead the money all goes into
what is called general construction
fund. Unfortunately other construc-
ton work was paid for out OF the
fund to such an extent that there
is a paucity of money left for the
Putnam school unless other funds
are found.
The system is not commendable,
although basically there may be
nothing wrong with it. Insurance
money received as a result OF the
burning Of the Putnam school should
have been applied to the rebuilding
of that school, especially il there was
danger OF a depletion of the general
fund. 1t Is to be hoped the school
board finds a way out OF the Difficult
ty and that there be no cessation Of
work In reconstructine the school.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Q. Can an aeroplane travel as
fast as the SIN?
A. No aeroplane speed. yet at
tanned or that seems possible in the
immediate future would be sufficient
to keep time with the sun. In order
to do this it would be necessary for
the aeroplane to make the entire
fight around the earth in - hours,
since this il the rate at which the
earth turns on its axis.
9. Can the sun ever reach the
Pleiades?
A. No, since it is not moving in
the direction OF that star group: in
fact, some Of the stars in the con-
stellation OF Pleiades have been
found by Adams of the Yerkes OBJ
servatory to be receding from the
sun at rates Of from nine and one
third to nearly miles a second.
Q. To what colleges and philan-
thropic institutions has John D.
Rockefeller made large gifts?
A. Rockefeller benefactions in
clude gifts to the University of Chi
cago Of over s34,00o.o00. The Cen
eral Education Board has received
a total Of $31,o00,00O. In addition
many individual institutions have re-
ceived contributions from his per-
sonal funds. including Harvard,
Yale. Brown, Columbia and Johns
Hopkins Universities: Vassar, Bryn
Mawr. Wellesley and Mount Holyoke
colleges and Rochester and Union
Theological Seminarics. The Rookie
Teller Institute for Medical Re-
search was founded by him in 1901
and to it he has given the sum of
I5,o00.oQo. In 1913 he established
the Rockefeller Foundation. Funds
provided for its work amount to
$1c5,765,S56,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
FORCING THE FARM ISSUE

The veto OF the agricultural bill.
the second in two years. will force
farm relief into the political arena
during the coming campaign and the
start probably will be made in the
June conventions. Here is an issue
that is bread and butter" issue TO
millions of farmers whose friends
number a majority in both branches
OF Congress.
The second veto will also be a
death blow to whatever lingering
hope there was in some breasts that
Mr.. Coolidge might with advantage
be drafted as candidate against his
will. He certainly cannot be regard
ed as a strong candidate in the West
after the vetoes. How overwhelming
has been the demand for this species
of farm relief can be Judged from
the fact that in such nearby states
as Ohio and Indiana the wish to see
the legislation passed has been
strong. In Indiana such a staunch
administration senator as Mr.. Wat
son has been with Coolidge" on
everything except his opposition to
the McNary- Haugen bill; former
Governor Lowden Of Illinois, clearly
sensing the sentiments of the West,
and candidate for the nomination,
says he will not have it unless the
entire McNary- Haugen program is
included in the policy Of the Re-
publican party; Nice-President
Dawes, said TO be a fayorite OF Wall
street for the presidency if Mr.. Cool
idge cannot be put over. reconcilcs
! his financial views with a strong
espousal of farm relief, being the
only candidate in the field
with one foot in the fnan-
cial center and another in the farm
belt. Regarding Mr.. Hoover's atti-
tude toward farm relief OF the Nc
Nary Haugen type there is no def
mite information, the leading candi-
date evidently preferring not to
NEEDLE with such an affair until the
time comes to do so. For that mat
ter. such a hands off" attitude
prior to the conventions also is shar-
cd by Al Smith.
To the President goes the credit
of being consistent regarding farm
relief. anyway. He opposed the
equalization fee from the start and
has stuck to his guns. II is the be-
lief of some observers that he knew
all along it would weaken him politi-
cally in the farm belt and that under
such circumstances 1t might be just
The East joins with the President
in opposing this type of farm relief
because it Is recognized that it is a
subsidy to the farmers that would
come out of the pockets of con-
sumers, who likewise would pay
higher prices for food-in other
words the cost of living would be
advanced. The East Ia justified In
this attitude from the standpoint of
self interest. The effect. however. is
| bound to be an estrangement of the
West from the East. politically
speaking, and will fan the flame Of
political opposition to eastern
measures.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

airy last evening with a trolley ride
to Plainville, followed by dance at
White Oak. The cornet band is di-
rected by William Fleischer.
The Plainville clerks will line UP
as follows for their Memorial Day
W. hird. p: Ryan, c: Simpson. 1b:
Eustice, 2b; Case. 3b: C. Prior, ss:
C. Diggle. RI; H. Graham, CT; and
]. Downing, II.
The battle of those favoring A.
". Epson and E. E. Alling for Ber-
now being waged fiercely.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

pect to live? Are you going to have
any sources of income?"
Suitor: Yes, three"
Girls Father: Three: What are
they?"
Sutton: What she's got, what
you're making, and what I can bor-
row."
Joseph Emile Battle
Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

The New Britain Electrical club
will hold its monthly meeting to-
morrow night at s O'Clock at the
State Trade school. William J.
Clark OF the Connecticut Light and
Power Co. viii be the speaker and
his subject will be twentieth Cen
fury Power
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
.
4 Weather Re1prts

A Weather Report:
In May with weather fair and
warmer"
So welcome to the sturdy farmer,
l likewise note. in Nomen's dress
Some slight rcvisions, more or
less.
l SHOULD say. rather, less" than
more
For though not over dressed be-
fore.
New models for street
dance, and dinner,
We're promised will be fair :. :.
and thinner
Philip Atkey
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Aamhss Audit Bureau Of Circulation
The l. B. c. 10 . national organization
which furnishss newspapers and sdveI.
t,ssss with Q strictly honest analysis O!
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
tased UPON this audit This tnsures pro"
lection asaipst fraud IN Newspaper DIS
tribution Asures to both nat'ona! and
local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

A Cincinnati man who had beer
ter, recently Joined the church by
letter and sent his photograph il
for baptism!
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

There isn't any Santa Claus, but II
you're king of a country whose good
will is coveted by England and Rus
STA. you don't need one.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Great rejoicing in Hoover camp.
Mellon said Hoover equal to any
body not his superior.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Nemhes Of the Associated Press
The Associated Pres 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
al news credited to II or not otherwise
credited In this paper and also local
asvs published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

As the result OF fan off a car
pct on an amusement device called
over the Falls" al the Pctcrboro.
England, fair, Mrs. Irene Dixon died
recently,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
THE PEPPER POT

What Ecstasy!
! fiddled and I fooled that night,
| almost used a mattock!
1t simply wasn't any use:
Our radio was static.
turned it off and read the news,
But Ma called from the attic:
Try once again, Pa" and ]
did.
Oh, boy 1t was ex-static!
". A. Long
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
Inquiry or Request!

Telegram From College Son Ito
father): Want hundred"
Telegram from Father Ito college
sony: Sure, Send it on"
Carlos Pultz
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

The Herald 10 on sals daily In Ne"
York At HotalinCs Newsstand. Tfmes
Uouars; Ochults's Nsvsstanda Entrance
Grand Central. l3ud Street
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Every evil contains the germ of
its own destruction" True enough;
but how make the bootlegger drink
it.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

II he sees an advertisement of
some health Building contyivance
and reads it carefully. he will be ~
this year,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
Send al communications to Fun
Shop Editor, care Of the New
Britain Herald, and your letter
VIII b forwarded 70 New York.
Advertising OUR Wares!

As photographs in half-tones show
The entrance TO a studio,
Let -tographs in laugh-tones be
The sign that Fun Shop Folks are
WEI
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

The liars punishment is that he
thinks everybody else Is lying and
never feels secure about anything,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Your employees may seem dumb
but they aren't SO dumb they
wouldn't take a rest if they were boss
and felt that way.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

or course Orientals are inferior
They have to buy all their paddock
from Christian nations.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
'kl|@&s!h

Doubtless the right training TO
develop a floor walkers peculiar
expression would be to give a hick-
town boy a sport roadster at the age
Of twelve.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Amerfcanism: Kicking because
Congress spends Treasury surplus:
getting a raise and promptly living
up to it.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

There are only 10000 black
smiths In the United States, but this
doesn't include the number who
'hlnk they are automobile
me chanics
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

Hc hasn't the true reformcr COM
pick unless he will drive straight
ahead and let the cars smash if he
knows he's in the right.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
TELEPHONE CALLS
BueineeD once go. Us
Editorial Rooms go. 91S

ne only proatahls advertising medium
In the City, Circulation books and press
room elvays open to advsrtissra
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

People who think everything will
turn out all right are correct. But it
is because somebody else has sense
enough to bail the boat.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
4 Womau's Reason!

kemble: why did that trans
Atlantic flyer turn back? Did he
forget his sandwiches?"
Robbins: NO. the lady passenger
forgot her lipstick."
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

A French critic says American
women are neat only from the knees
down. But why rake the back yard?
Nobody sees it.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

A sufficient commentary on the
human race is the astonishment that
prompts 1t TO name somebody
Honest John"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
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Still. II few foreign nations
should quarter troops on United
States soil. a few of them might be
murdered" as they are in China.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
Facts ndFancies
BY ROBERT OUILLEN

Clerks never disturb Mussolini
when he's meditating, They know it's
Cabinet meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24

The poor man can enjoy his
friends, He never suspects them OF
designs on his purse.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-24
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