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New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
FANCY LOCOMOTIVES

Yes, the New Haven has some fancy locomotives. Every once in a while they roll along the branch line through New Britain. They are painted up in color scheme of white and black, and We saw one go through that looked as if it were headed for wedding.
 These full dress locomotives are easy to look at; they are somewhat more impressive than the kind which look down at the heels. The railroad is to be commended for try ing to make some of its engines look handsome: the effect upon the public. though not exactly electrify- ing, is at least good
 The New Haven could go a step further and give some of it's best train-pullers fancy names. or rather, names indigenous to New England history. Or it could name them after the main cities served by the line. That means, of course, that we would be more interested in loco- motive bearing the name New Britain than in any other monster of the rails extant. But wed want the most powerful locomotive on the system to have the name.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

drivers to go down in second gear, "engine braking." How freely this warning is ignored may be determin- ed by descending in second gear and observing the number of cars that go gliding by at speed of 30 miles an hour up. If the grade were sleeper. it would be mad ness to go down in high gear; as it is, it is only exceptionally dangerous.
 The Meriden Journal the other day opined there would be numer- ous accidents on the new road. The old one was prolific in this respect.
 It is peculiarity of autoing that a smooth modern road. by stimulat- ing the speed mania and lack of caution, produces more fatalities than poor roads.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
Observations On ne Weather

Washington, Aug. 22.-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy. probably with showers tonight. Thursday partly cloudy; not much change in temperature; moderate south shifting to northwest and north winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy; slightly cooler in central and north portions tonight. Thursday fair; slowly rising tenn perature in interior; gentle to moderate north winds
 Conditions: The disturbance that was over the lake region yesterday passed rapidly eastward to the coast sections with diminishing intensity.
 It produced showers and thunder storms during the past 24 hours from the Ohio valley and lower lake region eastward to northern New England. A ridge of high pressure prevails this morning from the lake region southwestward to the central Gulf districts. Pressure is low in long trough extending from Mani- toba southwestward to the Mexican border. Temperatures are some whatcooler in the lowerlake region, Ohio valley and middle Atlantic
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

A. He was a Presbyterian. His mother was a Catholic. but his father raised him in his faith (Pres- byterian) while the rest of the family were brought up in the mothers faith (Roman Catholic).
 Q. Why was the state of Florida so called:
 A. Florida was the first name given to that state by the white man. It was named by Ponce de Leon, who discovered it. on Easter Sunday in 1513. The name means ''flowery".
 Q. Does man have to be rich to be president of the U. S.?
 A. No. In fact very few presi- dents have been wealthy.
 0. What university in the U. S. had the largest enrolment in 1927-192S?
 A. Considering only regular full time students, the University of California with 17,311 students was the largest. Columbia University, New York, was second with 13,275 regular full time students and Hi nois, third with 12.0S3. According to the number of all resident stu dents Columbia University was first with 32.244; University of Califor- nia second with '25.534 and New York University third with 22,76s.
 Q. What is referred to as "the battle above the clouds?
 A. It is term applied to the Battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga. Novem- Der 24, 1868. The heavy mist on the mountain through which the Federal troops under General Grant fought, gave rise to the name.
 Q. How long is the Moffatt Tunnel?
 A. eos miles.
 Q. Can you give me the meaning of the Latin phrases 'Tria juncta in uno" and At spes non fracta"?
 A. The first means Three things joined in one". It is the motto of the order of the Bath. The mean ing of the second phrase is but hope Gs) not broken.
 Q. Who played the part of Prince Dimitri in "The Volga Boat man.?
 A. Victor Narconi
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

H. Edmund Machold, considered as the new state Republican chair man of New York state to succeed the late George K. Morris, is pres ident of one of the great pubic utility companies. He is member of the power trust which came within an ace of snatching the power re- sources of the lower St. Lawrence and of Niagara from the grasp of the people, being defeated in this brazen attempt by Governor A. E. Smith. If Machold becomes the New York chairman the power resource fight IS not yet over. Why is it that so many power chieftains are identified with the grand old party, anyway?
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

Engineer Caldwell made his bow to the public today in a Knox car which he had purchased. The auto will save wear and tear on the horse in the engineers many visits to the Deckley Quarter sewer beds.
 The Peoples Coal Co. will peti- ton the council for permission to move its building on Stanley street to 125 North street, rear.
 Otto Leupold and F. M. Zimmer- man have been appointed by the German Rifle club to have the evil dence of the recent fire removed from Schuetzen park. The club will collect $500 in insurance.
 A party from the Central Brick exchange will go down to New York tonight to see the yacht races be- tween the Reliance and the sham rock. In the party will be Virgil Palmer. Joseph Towers. B. H. Hib- bard, R. c. Merwin. and H. D. Payne. John w. Eastwood of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. will also be spectator.
 The fire commissioner petitioned the common council last night for permission to take a hose wagon and engine to Southington Septem- her ? for participation in a parade there, Southington to bear the ex- pense. Mir. Parker objected, but Mr. Humphrey said he was in favor, as there was an engine on Elm street which was but rarely used. Mir. Cur tis said he was surprised anyone should favor the petition, as it was against the ordinances, and the pe- titioners were given leave to with draw.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
DE WHITEWAsHIN' MAN

By Elizabeth Freschl Comin' 'roun' de cohnah am de whitewashin' man, Take wahnin', li'l black folks, wahnin'! Brush on his shouldah. an bucket in his han, Take wahnin', liI black folks, wahnin'! If he lcahns dat yo' sassy, dat yo' steal, or yo' fight, If yo' don't help yo' nanny. an do eva-ting dat's right Yo' will fin him by yo' bed on some dahk an dismal night; Take wahnin', Ill black folks. Wahnin'! If yo' bad, he can fin yo', no mat tah whah yo' hide; Take wahnin', lil black folks, wahnin'! Wid his long-handle brush he will be da by yo' side; Take wahnin'. III black folks. wahnin'! If he hcahs yo' complainin' bout de coloah ob yo' skin, To ghost he will tu'n yo' wifi a coat ob whitenin', An yo'll live in a graveyahd fo' evah fo' yo' sin, So take wahnin'. lil black folks, Wahnin'.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
THE, ROAD CRASH

The fatal crash on the new road on Southington mountain was the first since it has been made into modern artery Of inter-city traffic. The accident was of the "avoidable" type-like nine-tenths usually are. But there is one point about the new pike which requires general knowledge by all motorists. The Waterbury Republican has succinctly told of the subtle danger in the following:
 It may seem an absurd thing to say, but from one point of view the danger is to be found not so much in the fact that the grade is too steep as that 1t is not steep enough. That is to say, it is not so precipitous but that q great many operators will drive down in high gear. A sign at the top Of the mountain instructs
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
CHANGING HISTORY

Theodore F.. Burton of Ohio, bachelor politician, is still running. He has been in political office of one kind or another more than any liv- ing man, so the story runs, but is a glutton for sharing the loaves and fishes of Washington life.
 Retrospection is supposed to be good for the soul, and a bit of it in connection with Burton is as good as any other kind. Of Burton 1t Is said that he above all others in the world might have changed the path of world history had he been nominated for President on the Republican ticket in 1916. The reason he wasn't nominated instead of Hughes was largely because he had withdrawn from politics in 1912, on the score no Republican could be elected that year; which act put him somewhat in the rear for preferment in 1916.
 Had Burton kept himself out in front his Ohio political friends say he would unquestionably have been nominated for the presidency fin 1916. The state was in back of him in the project, but delegates from other states could not see the wisdom of nominating a man who had lodged his duty in 1912. So instead of Burton the nomination went to Hughes. And Ohio went for Wilson.
 Had Ohio not gone for Wilson il would have made no difference how California voted. The Pacific state, it vii be remembered, decided the election in favor of Wilson.
 Had Burton been elected instead of Wilson the history of the world might have been changed, it i' stated. How and in what direction we don't know. But that's the story intriguing as such things go. But nc more important as a theme fol speculation than surmising what would have happened if Bill Bryar had not smashed Champ Clark: chances at the Baltimore convention in 1912 and put Woodrow Wilson or top. That act also changed history if one simply must look at things from that angle.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
THE AtiE. LIMIT FOR BRIDGE


 By $. D. Webster
 One of the bridge players had failed to show up at the last min ute and the hostess was on the verge of nervous prostration!
 Everybody was standing around just a rarn' to go-and none too quiet in their remarks about the situation. Her party was going to be a flop unless she produced another player pronto.
 Just then she saw one of the gardeners down at the garage and in desperation she ran down to him and asked him if he could play bridge. He nodded but seemed very reluctant. However she gave him no time to remonstrate and before he realized it he had been whisked up- stairs, told to wash up around the edges, and hurriedly thrust into her sons evening clothes.
 The old man made fairly pre- sentable appearance in his borrowed finery and the hostess was well pleased with herself as she led him into the drawing room and an- nounced that the game should be- gin.
 But, please, maam," he expostu- lated, don't hurry me so. I don't mind doin' you this favor for once, but it's been long while since I've played bridge. and I'm all outta breath. I used to play it with the kids but I hadda quit it cause l Wal agettin' too old to let 'em walk l across my back"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
Could Not Wed in Paris
 Before First of October

Paris, Aug. 22 UP)-Gene Tun- ney's contemplated marriage in Paris is unlikely to take place be- fore Oct. ?. at the earliest.
 Under French law. one party to the marriage must have lived in France one month prior to the cere- mony. In addition. authorization for the marriage must be obtained from the American consulate. with proof from a lawyer that every marriage equircment in the United States has been met.
 As Tunney plans to spend some time in Ireland and England before coming here and Miss Lauder, his fiancee. is still in the United States, it appeared probable today that the marriage would not take place be- fore fall.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
25 Fear, Ago Today

Chief and Mrs. w. J. Rawlings will participate in the gathering Of the Past Masters association at Snipsic lake. Rockville, tomorrow. The chief will preside at the annu- al meeting of the Police Chiefs Association of Connecticut and Rhode Island at Savin Rock on Au- gust 27.
 Edward Lansing has sold his popular road house on the Plain- vile e-Southington road to Mrs. Esther Cousins of Everett, Mass.
 J. W. Marsland and Dr. Ludding- ton came home from Shuttle Mea- dow this morning with . string of bass and pickerel.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for repIy. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters are con. fidential.-Tditor.
 Q. Was Tom Heeney ever knocked off his feet in a fight prior to the fight with Tunney"
 A. Yes. He was knocked down in the first round of his fight with Bud German at New York City August 4, 1927. Heeney won the fight on a foul in the third round.
 Q. What is the origin of the name Boesser?
 A. It Is from the German and originated as an occupational name for an engraver, an embosser.
 Q. When it is 12 o'clock noon San Francisco time what time is it in Palestine in Asia Minor?
 A. When it is 12 o'clock noon San Francisco Pacific Coast standard time it is 10 o'clock p. m. in Pales- tine.
 Q. How long does canary live
 A. There are records of canaries that have lived IS or 20 years Their average life. however, is be- tween 10 and 12 years.
 Q. In the song My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" is the name "Bon- nie" supposed to be a personal name?
 A. The word 'bonnic" is Scotch and means beautiful, endearcd. II refers to an absent lover and is not a personal name in the sense used. Q. Where and when was Ton Heeney born? Of what extraction is he?
 A. He was born in Osborne New Zealand, May 19, 1S97. Hi parents were Irish. Q. What was the guarantee promised Tunney in the recent figh' with Heeney?
 A. s525,000. o. What is the address of the Carnegie Hero Fund commission
 A. Oliver building, Pittsburgh Pa.
 When were one-cent pieces frs coined by the T.. $. government When were Indian head coins frs coined?
 A. One-cent pieces were frs coined in 1793 Indian head one cent pieces were first issued in 1859 Q. Where is the Wishing Well'
 A. It is located in St. Augustine Florida, at what is there known a the oldest house in America. It i supposed to have been blessed b. the early Franciscan monks ant that persons drinking of the vel and making a wish, will have i come true within a year. Grav' doubt exists as to the antiquity o | this house and as to the existence o 1 the well in the days of the earl. l monks who came to the region There has been heated contro | versy about it.
 Q. Was James G. Blaine Roman Catholic:
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
'RAH FOR FLORIDA

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 The correspondent, a visitor in the city. who took exception to our re- cent discussion of the most recent Florida storm, evidently has a con- mendable pride in his common wealth. We are sorry to have irritat- ed anyone with such high regard for the boom state.
 The difference between Florida and Connecticut is not what our correspondent mentions, however. We admit having climate with more kinds Of weather than there are pebbles on the beach; no less a parsonage than Mark Twain adver- tised this to the world, and we think so much of Twain's memory that We ultimately is preserved as public shrine and Twain museum. We ad- init that people slip and fall on icy sidewalks in winter; sometimes they break legs and often they start law suits against the city. We admit peo- pie die from pneumonia, and also from other diseases that are aggra- Nated by rapidly changing weather. We admit lot beside this, often crab about it, frequently swear about it, and sometimes go so far as to claim that no other part of the earth's crust is afflicted in quite as bad fashion.
 Sometimes. too, We have a rollick- ing storm with gale attached. Some of us even descant upon the great Wallingford tornado, although it happened years ago.
 When we had the worst railroad system on earth we bawled about it and advertised it. When the rivers become polluted with the filth and the Sound is not what it used to be. do We try to hide the facts? Not at all. We howl about the situation loud enough to be heard in Miami.
 That brings up the main difference between Florida and Connecticut. Florida is representative: Connectt- cut is hard -boiled. Prosperity, super and ordinary, is comparatively new to Florida; in Connecticut we have become so used to prosperity, good weather and bad, and all the other good and bad things We possess. that we do not feel too good about the good things nor too bad about our bad points.
 Frankly. Florida would not re- ceive tenth of the jibes coming its way were it not so sensitive. Every body knows it is great state and | has made more progress than any other within the past decade. But | the boomers are so terribly in earnest ! that they have lost their sense o1 humor; instead of laughing it off they rage.
 Another state is somewhat in the same class. Yes, you've guessed it. California. About year ago VIC printed a few humorous remarks anent Florida and later were amazed to get clipping from a San Fran cisco paper in which the remark: were given due prominence. Doubt less, had we said something snappl about southern California 1t would have landed in Miami paper.
 As far as Connecticut is concerned let both Florida and California rid' us a little, or much. The slant WI take is that it would be good fre' advertising.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
WALLS FROM SAN FRANCISCO

w, M. Hines, editor and publisher of the san Francisco Bulletin. has sent us a 39-page pamphlet which he has issued in opposition to the pamphlet arrived just after we got through reading Herbert Hoover's address at Los Angeles favoring con- struction of the dam.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
WINS ON FOCI,

Portland, Me, Aug. .F-Menry Janco of Lawrence. Mass, won over Newport Johnny Brown of Cam- bridge. Mass, on a foul after they had battled 10 rounds on even terms in the main bout at the Exposition last night. Referee Johnny Walker awarded the event to Janco in the 11th after he had previously warned Brown. Janco weighed 12Sk and Brown 1271s.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

After digesting the nice words Hoover said about the dam proposal we turn to the pamphlet and find such terms as fraud" 'intimida- tion and despotism." outrageous and immoral proposal ''an engineer ing farce" government ownership politicians" and so forth.
 The San Francisco newspaper has the dam scheme thoroughly pot marked with invective. Anyone with the time to read the Bulletins out burst will be left with no doubt whatever as to how the Bulletin stands on the subject.
 Nothing is left undone in the pamphlet. Even Hoover is quoted as in'opposition to government cwner- ship of such a work. What he said, according to the pamphlet, is not what he said few days ago in Los Angeles, however. Hoover now backs up Boulder Dam, which ought to be painful to the Bulletin. There is lit- tie doubt. that Alfred E. Smith will also favor it, government operation of power projects being a cardinal principle of his political faith.
 From which we come to the con- clusion that whatever happens in November, the San Francisco Bulle- tin will lose in its campaign.
 Rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles is at least one of the reasons for opposition to the dam in San Francisco. The Boulder project will benefit Los Angeles nightly. Anything that helps southern Cali fornia is sure to be bitterly op- posed" in northern California.
 Before saying quits to the Bulle- tins effort We are inclined to refer to its estimate of the power trust in- vestigation of the Federal Trade Commission. Here is a paragraph from the Bulletins estimate:
 "The Federal Trade Commis-
 sion has been engaged for sev-
 eral weeks in conducting one of
 the most biased, prejudiced and
 partisan Investigations ever
 undertaken by a federal body
 with the consent of Congress" In this investigation it was brought out that the power trust has been conducting an amazing propa- ganda, even going so far as to in- duce school officials to use its propa- ganda books in the founts of school ing and learning, and inducing col lege professors to speak and write on it's behalf. Thus. in referring to the Ontario Hydro Electric development public enterprise which is being used as pattern by the advocates of Boulder Dam. Professor James Mayor of the University of Toronto is quoted.
 l.. l.. | right or wrong side of the dam, the Bulletins onslaught is vitiated be. cause it is too vitriolic, biased an( looks too much like power propa ganda.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

In the minds of more people than the cautious care to count the com ing election is going to be refer endum on the liquor question. How many vets will vote dry and how many drys will vote wet depends upon previous party affiliations. II this is their idea of liquor refer endum they are not making the most of it.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

Now You Behiye! Poppa Bee Went buzzing down the road One day. And he met Queen. Gee she was swell Number, And Poppa Bee fell for Her. Honey. Won't you comb and share my Hives With me for I need you in my Beesness?"
 Fred w. Foxe Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

Since the mayor handed over the high school problem to his special committee he has much less to bother about and can find more time to talk about the splendid weather we are having.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
Safety FirstI

Harold, whose bump of caution was developed, was invited with his little sister Melicen: to see their new baby brother. They were told to be very quiet for their mother was sick.
 Melicent tried to climb up beside her mother for a better view, whereupon Harold, forgetting the admonition to be quiet, cried Tn alarm, Don't Melicent, Oh don't! It may be contagious!'
 --F. L. Potter
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
Temperatures yesterday:

PAPER OF AUGUST 10 WANTED
 The Herald is desirous of obtain ing copy of it's issue of August 10. 1928. Please bring paper to editorial department.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
seud alI oosamuntnatioas Co FNo Shop Editos, care of ths New Britais Horah, and yosr letser n he 1asvardaA 1o Neu Yosk

At the Current Vacation Resort
 Prices! When we were young we used to get Our hide tanned free, Folks. you can bet, But now it costs so to get tanned Two weeks Is all our roll can stand!
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
Beauty Hint!

Betty: T must put on little rouge. It wouldn't do for me to be looking so pale when Howard comes.'
 Lucille: No, discretion is the better part of pallor.'
 Evelyn Hoppin
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

The two-dollar bill isn't so un- lucky. It's the only one that can pay for a dollars worth of any thing.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

True to Form? Lewis: "I heard you were i'll an accident yesterday"
 Kellogg: "Yes. l was visiting one of the big laundries and l fell into one of the machines"
 Lewis: Weren't you hurt?" Kellogg: Not so bad. lost all the buttons off my underwear. tore my collar, and soiled my shirt!"
 Dorothy F. Egbert Strange as it may seem, the man
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

Hotel men don't like municipal tourist camps. What they should do is to start stories about snakes in the vicinity.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

The safest vehicle for a drunken driver is a buggy drawn by horse which knows the way home in the dark unassisted.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

November will tell the story, but how 1t affects the price of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

Member Audit l3ureau ~ cafculatt"n The A. B. C 10 . national organization which furntshes newspaper and ad'st. tise-s with . strictly honsSi snaIysss rI clrcula ton. Our circulation aatist'cs are ea.ed upon this audit Thts insutes pro- lection eeaipst fraud in newspaper d's- tribution fgures to both nstsonal aud local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1928-08-22

A tipsy man has bad memory. He can't even remember where he got it, even should the police happen to ask him.