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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
THE CHERRY TREE

Some fables are 30 good they be- como immortal They are nice things to believe, and the majority of peo- pie simply believe what's nice. To knock the plops from under a vide ly accepted fable is like trying to swim mp the rapids of Niagara
 There is the story of George Washington and the cherry tree From time i'm ble it has fur nisled a thesis to go with the max. i'm that honesty is the best policy.
 Out comes a new book entitleo "Parson Weems of the Cherry Tree" and in it We find something about the famods tree that George Wash ington as q lad felled to the ground in q spirit of playfulness.
 TO know q bit about Parson Weens is a liberal education ill carly Americana. His full name was Mason Locke Weems, and in addition to sermonizing on religious topics each Sunday, he wrote books and was a fiddle player of note Ii was Parson WecmS who originated the story about Washington and the cherry tree, and this in itself is enough 10 cause his name to go down into history as one of the f3- nous story tellers of his time,
 ParSon WeeIns. according to the book of Harold kellock, was an amusing cuss. He gave up inc pull pit for the more lucrative calling Of q travelling book agent and then lt- "r became the author Of th, first American hc st-sellars. He wrote and published the first biography of George Washington in 1900, and this book has since passed through more
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
GREEN PROMOTED"

Chairman Green, of the House ways and means committee, suppos- ed to be Republican from Iowa has not played marbles with the ad- ministration very we'll. Indeed, he has been an opponent of the ad- ministration in some important at- tempted legislation, greatly to the irritation of the boys.
 Hence we read with the proverbial mixed feelings" that he is to be ''promoted' out of Congress. He has been appointed judge on the court of claims by President Coolidge. and will accept If the Senate confirms the appointment.
 That's one way to get rid of a party who has been a bad bunion on the administrators right foot. In his place as chairman of the com mittee will be more reasonable and tractable individual.
 One naturally wonders why more independent and progressive Re- publicans are not promoted to gov ernment jobs. That would be fine way to decimate, devastate and eliminate the onerous opposition.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
25 Fears Ago Today (From Paper of That Date)

tFrom Paper of That Date)
 Rev. J. w. Cooler, D. D., has re- signed as pastor of the South Con- gregational church, his action to take effect March 20.
 A big gambling joint in which illicit liquor was sold was raided by the police last night. Special Off, cers Nealon. Qulrk and Charles Johnson entered the joint, which is in the Opera House building, and arrested all found there. E. F.. Gaffncy has been retained as coun- s,l for the defense.
 \ meeting Of persons interested in obtaining town court for Berlin will be held in the krnsington Con- gregational church chapel this eve ming.
 Senator Wilcox has called the meeting to find out what the senti- mant of the townspcoplc is. Few Berlin people knew of the plan " Whrn he introduced the bill some weeks ago. and ii is thought it should come before q special town meeting.
 There was sicighing about the city yesterday and vehicles of all shades and descriptions were out. The liVcrymen were taking advan-
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
THE KINGS TROUBLES

one of our telegraph editors was quite taken up with the little story of King George and his ra1io, which appeared in this newspaper. He thought it was a pippin on which to hang an editorial
 Somehow we could not Share his warmth. The story. if you remember it, was to the effect that the king complained that his radio was far from satisfactory. When he wanted to tune in with Paris he got Lon don. He didn't want the home eta ton all the time. but what could he do with such a set.
 There is no kick in the story at all: the kings troubles are only ordinary.
 Had We been writing the story we would have had the king peeved be- cause his set could not tune in with Chicago. And we hope the unsus- pecting or .uspecting readers will readily see the point.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
THE BRISTOL MENAGERIE

The bobcat hunt in the vicinity of Bristol, for which an expert lariat thrower from North Dakota has been summoned, again emphasizes the fact that one can catch almost anything from snaiIs to elephants in that territory; especially snakes and bobcats, in season.
 About the first thing the ambitious mountain climber learns when ab- preaching the peaks around Lake Compounce for the first time is that mountain climbing in those parts is not bereft of danger. Folk who know the terrain, when consulted, don't overlook mentioning the fact that rattesnakes are about as prominent in these parts as anywhere; and the information is added that they are a particularly vicious sort. The re- suit is that the quasi-mountain climber decides not to climb, except with artillery and a medicine chest
 About a year ago we saw a bear in one of the windows in Bristol. and the story as we got it was that he had been snared in the vicinity. Now we learn there has been bob cat obtained. and a mate for the lonely animal is ardently desired.
 If there are any lions, tigers and elephants thereabouts the informa- ton should soon be forthcoming after the various expeditions get under way. We had been thinking of going to India for a lion hunt and to Alaska on bear hunt. but if Bristol can furnish the excitement a lot of time and money will be saved.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

show that KansaA North Dakota and Oklahoma produce the most wheat in the Unitsd states. The U. s. produces twice as much wheat as Canada. Preliminary figures for 1926 show . production in the U. 8. of sss.so5.ooo bushels and in Canada of 4o5.sl4.0oo.
 Q. h there apy way to make in- delible writing ink from ordinary ink?
 A. By adding ferrocyanide of po- tassium to ordinary ink an indelible writing fluid may be obtained.
 c. What was the date of death of Wallace Reid?
 A. January 1s. 1893.
 O. How many times did Peter Maher and Tav Sharkey fight?
 A. Twice. The first light was at New York city. June :. 1897 and ended in a draw after ! rounds. The other bnttle was . round no decision affair at Philadelphia, Jan. r, 1902.
 0. How much of the earth's sur- face Is covered by water and how much by land?
 A. About z: per cent of the earth's surface is covered by water and 2S per cent is land area.
 c. Of what is ethyl gasoline made?
 A, It is ordinary gasoline to which has been added tetraethyl. lead. an anti-knock compound.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
POISON RECEIVED
Envelopes Full of Death Dealing Substance Goes To New York City Court officials for Second Time.

New York. Feb. 22-Envelopes containing a sufficient quantity of poison to cause death have been received by eight city and court of 1cials in a resumption of similar at- tacks made last October.
 The poison, wrapped in plain white papers and in envelopes ad- dressed in minute. childish hand. was mailed to Chief Magistrate Will liam McAdoo and his secretary, to two other city magistrates and a municipal court judge and to the chief city clerk and two of his as- sistants.
 The missives received last Octo- Der were wrapped in yellow sheets of paper which contained the warn- ing We mean to kill. We are not crazy" and were signed "Feddern and his gang" Warner Feddern, q commercial artist, was arrested at that time but later released. He said he thought the missives might have been sent by some of his friends as . practical joke. The writings on the recently received envelopes were similar to the others. the recipients said.
 Chief Magistrate McAdoo said lie believed the sender to be a dement, ed person who should be confined 10 an insane asylum.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Stomach Troubles Headache and
 Dizziness

If your stomach is sjnk. you are sick all over. If you can't digest your food. you lose strength and pep" ret thin and nervous and feel as tired when you get up as when you went to bed.
 For 10 years Tanlac has improved the health and activity of many thousands who suffered just as you do.
 Mrs. Dora Robillard, of Belling- ham, Nasa., R. F. D. 1, Box 1T. sayu: T had no digestion nor appetite. Sick headaches laid me up h bed three days It . time. l couldn't even do light housework. Now I do all our cooking and washing"
 Why not let Tanlac do for you what 1t did for this sufferer and for thousands of others? It is marve- lous to gee how 1t relieves the most obstinate digestive troubles-relieves gas, pains in the stomach and bow els. How it restores appetite, vigor and sound sleep.
 Tanlac is made of roots. barks and own medicines for the sick. The cost Is less than 2 cents dose. Get bottle from your druggist today. Your money back if it doesn't help you.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Family pride is absurd. Trace the family back, whoever you are, and soon or late you run into side whisk- CTS.
 Short history of Russia since the war: Somebody kicking out some- body.
 His knack of being right on time is going 10 save Lindbergh's ears considerable labor when at last he is led to the altar.
 The dogs of war would keep quiet if diplomats weren't so catty.
 Americanism: Delighting in little islander stories about the great and near-great.
 The cheap cars now give every thing one might desire except the impression that one could afford d better one.
 It isn't right to use the camel as the emblem of "dry" politician. The camel can go nine days with out drink.
 Why not just admit that all mur- derers are crazy and lock them up for life without the formalty of a trial?
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
THE POLE AND THE TREE

Tit were not for the city's tree at the southeast corner of the tri- angle the Connecticut company's pole would topple into the street. It was only recently that the company secured a cable from the pole to the tree; We do not know how or why it obtained permission to do such thing, but it was done. The question naturally arises. how long will it be before both the pole and the tree will need replacement.
 No private institution has the right to use, city property in that manner: and no civic authorities have the legal right to permit it.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
WALKER AND REED

While Mayor Walker is down south, whooping things up in be- half of Governor Smith, along comes Senator Reed of Missouri and also does some whooping. but in behalf of. himself.
 The Democratic nomination will not be a landslide for anybody Smiths friends have shown quite convincingly that he is certain to be the nominee. But the Missourian is no mean contender. He is a good lariat thrower and he is aiming at the donkey's head.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
DEFECTIVE LIGHTS

Having announced that patience, persuasion and kindly feelings won't work in connection with inducing owners of automobiles in this city to see that their headlights are not defective. the police department has gone back to first principles and will make arrests.
 We never could see the advisabil- ity of dilly-dallying with the law re- garding lights. Complaints about the headlights have been common for years, and if campaigns of education were worth the effort there would have been no reason for the con- plaints.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
JIMMY WALKER IS
 0N WAY BACK HOME
New York Mayor Vas el-0lfcio
 Mldi Gras King

New Orleans. Feb. 22 R,-Jimm! Walker. mayor of New York ant ex-officio king of the 101st Aard Gras of New Orleans. packed hi' wardrobe trunks today to star home by easy stages. He has 6 speaking engagement at Mobile to- night. a three hour visit with At lanta friends booked for tomorrow and final southern appearance al Winston Salem. N. C., Friday. wher he will speak again.
 To See Bridge
 On his final day in New Orleans his hosts promised the mayor a sight of the new concrete bridge across Lake Pontchartrain, five miles over water, and ten miles of approaches It bears q price tag of $5,500,00 but New Orleans enthusiasts declare it cheap at the price as it enables Canal street to shake hands with Broadway.
 A reception by Colonel R. E. E. de Montluzin on board his yacht Edlouadma closed the series of en- tertainments for the visiting mayos. . Mir. Walkers private car will be attached to a train leaving New Or leans at 5 o'clock for Mobile after he has been shown through the Vieux Carre. the old city, where . rich French flavor predominates.
 Reaching Mobile at 9 o'clock. Mayor Walker will be given a pulp lie reception at a hotel and about 10 o'clock will deliver an address in a theater. He will leave for Atlanta at 1880 a. m.
 Hey Jimmy" as he has been call- ed throughout his New Orleans stay by the street jewellers, saw the car- nival through to the end, reviewing his fifth parade in two days and fi- nally joining joining the formal close of the 1O1st Mardi Gras by attending the balls of Rex and the Krewe of Comus.
 Sees Race
 The mayor of the many wise- cracks got his biggest laugh of his visit from Jockey H. West who rode Her Ladyship to victory in the "Jim- my Walker Trophy" sixth race of the closing of the fair grounds meet yesterday. Stormy Port. the mayors pick. finished in the ruck.
 The mayor went to the judges stand to present the trophy. huge cup, to Val Crane. owner Of Her Ladyship. West stood by. The own- CT was smiling and the little jockey grinning almost from ear to ear. When Jimmy opened his speech by saying: "The result of the race was not as anticipated" the riders grin grew. The speaker continued: But life is like that, and If l had known half an hour ago as much as know now, could have taken an. other vacation next month" West yrinned on.
 When Jimmy" speaking to MT. Crane, referred to the jockey as this wonderful boy. West. who helped you defeat me in my pur- pose" the grin progressed 10 loud long laugh.
 All Even
 The mayors wagers in the three races he saw left him all even. He supported the horses of his friend, E. R. Mclean. winning one and losing two. He lost his first play on the Mclean stable en- try of War Eagle and Algol in the fourth race. but doubled his bet to win on Time Maker in the next. He then placed his winnings on stormy Port in the Walker trophy event. stormy was fifth. The mayor called Dn the horses as he had on the pa rades, Send 'em around again."
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Observations On Te Weather

Washington. Feb. 22.-Forecast for Southern New England: 1n- creasing cloudiness and warmer. fol- lowed by rain late tonight and Thursday, increasing south winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Rain in south and snow or rain in north portion tonight and Thursday. warmer tonight and in. south DOT ton Thursday. colder Thursday night. increasing south winds be. coming strong Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22

tase of the public demand to the fullest extent. There was some reckless driving and one or two minor accidents. One sleigh tipped over in front of the police station and the police were called upon to straighten out the tangle.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
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Millinery and Lace Goods; Textiles; Knit Goods

Connecticut all states i'll the Vaue pr h nerv and lace goos in dyeng and fnishne Xs and knit goods according to the last 1eoa ce gus of manufacturers. - - ..
 Millinery goods valued at s62'5oS7 TOT s.e ar o of the United States For Connecticut hs considerable comparison 1soo when factories produced millinery and lace goods worth tho total for all states New York led during 1925 with Illinois third In Connecticut os6 wage Nere employed their totang $902,403
 Connecticut 229 the total dyeng and finishing of tex. during The value of this work $ss74ses Mas total value of $1190s701 New Jersey was second Pennsylvania third and Rhode Island fourth. During Connecticut plants did 5G of this work in the number of in Connecticut averaged 2,40s Their pay toaled $2.s34,666
 by Connecticut factories during 1925 $6740549 the total value the United Pennsylvania led product worth s2S0o6s plants knit goods &C., Island s1o60547s and New Hampshire t97SS 1657 receiving $661o41 in employed this industry during 1925.
 Tomorrow-Vegetable Growing s Extensive.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Statistics tend to show, it is said, that Waterbury and New Haven arc no wetter than Hartford. How do they collect the statistics, anyhow?
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
PUBLICITY, GOOD OR BAD

A young lawyer in Mcridcn re- ceiVed n little lesson in publicity from Judge Aubrey the other day. It was at a time wher the lawyer was trying his first case in court, and the opportunity was one the judge. who owns q helpful 1isposi- ton toward all young practitioners, could not overlook
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Remember. if you make $100 q month and installment payments on the car are S52 q month, you'll have only $4S q month to spend for gas olinc.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

New-style shoes are proposed for Uncle Sans fighting men, possibly because the ones used now don't fit Latin Americas neck.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

In days of old the knight were bold. They had to be. because the ladies of that day wouldn't start anything.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Wher snow in the city begins to melt 1t looks like chocolate ice cream.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Smoke Is so thick over English industrial cities that experts esti- mate that 3,0Oo,o tons of soot fall on the soil every year.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

You can say this for Noliva of Zion City. He's travelling. and it takes nerve to travel across q world that has an edge one may fall over into space.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Coed news for the automobile biyes: A judge says 1t is no disgrace to owe money.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Correct this sentence: I argue considerable said he, But never intimate that my opponent is fool"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

If he thinks you haven't anything, and threatens what you think you've got, he is called a neurologist.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

We hope the chap who writes winter resort literature makes enough to afford a nice fur over- coat,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Hawaii has an area Of 6.t49 square miles.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

That ought to clarify the situation Tremendously. The young attorney received considerable publicity re- gardinr his first case. and lie prob ably did not consider all of it good publicity, especially as the case went aGalnst him and his name bIazed forth as the losing lawyer. By tho way, the lawyer was EenianiD r. "mpsHy: We take heed 10 mention this In order 10 add 10 the publicity so necessary 10 young mans suc- cess.
 Some folk seem to be of inc opju. Ion that the only kind of publicity that counts is what is known as favorable" publicity The expert publicity hounds, however, who
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Hint to those who would. abolish war: Pray more and prey less.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

The donkey IS so inappropriate as democratic emblem! It can't kick itself.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

But listen, republicans: Bryan was nominated in that same conven- tion hall, and
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

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The Washington times., 1928-04-14
COSTUME RECITAL

0f Spanish Songs and piano Music
D Rosa de Granada. Soprano and
Felian Garxfa. Pianist
Under the auspices Of His ExceiIency,
the Cuban Ambassador and Madame
FerFafa. Monday, April l6. at 4:3O.
at the Carlton Hotel
Tickets, $500: Tax, zoe. Available
Carlton Hotel. Homer L. Kilt Piano
Co. and the Burlington Hotel
The Washington times., 1928-04-14
Z WOMEN HURT
BY COL 5 AUTO

Two women were knocked down
shortly before last midnight BY an
auto driven BY Policeman Charles
e. Kelly. Third Precinct. Of 4s5 FIJI
teenth ST. s. r. Mrs. Catherine
zergolis. %, and Agnes vazanis, Is.
both Of 1T First st. s. w. were
crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near
Second street Northwest.
The driver took them to Casualty
Hospital. They went home after
treatment FOR shock and bruises.
Although his auto turned over
on striking Il parked car. Charles
PangIe.- of 112 Glebe Rd.. Arlington
county, Va. was only slightly in
jured. The accident occurred last
night in front Of 524 Third St.
IN. w. PrangIe went home after
first aid was given him for shock.
at Emergency Hospital.
Freda Deckelbaum. 10. Of 912
Four-and-a-Half st. s. W.. was
struck last night near her home by
4 street car operated by Motorman
Ashton Shackelford. 1109 Fifth St.
s. e. She was treated for q
sprained ankle.
Mrs. John i. Stanley, So, 1913
Thirtieth st. N. W., fell while
a1ighting from a street car at
Ninth and r Streets Northwest yes
terday. Mrs. Stanley turned her
ankle, but refused treatment. a
depression in the pavement caused
her fall.
The Washington times., 1928-04-14


one of Washington's favorite art.
lists. His first appearance here
in concert, about six years ago,
was one of the most noteworthy
events Of the kind in local his
tory. Chaliapin not only has
probably the finest bass voice in
of the most genial and engaging
personalities Of any man in pub
lie life He sings in Boris
Godounoff" on Thursday after
noon.
An interesting team OF co-stars
is made up of Lucrezia Bori and
Beniamino Gigli. Bori is one OF
the most beautiful women on the
concert or operate stage-a lyric
soprano who halls from Spain.
specifically the citE OF Valencia,
which has of late achieved fame
for other reasons.
Gigli, it will be recalled, was
mentioned last year as the greatest
of all tenors, although the title
seems not to be definitely decided
as between Gigli and his COM
panion in the Metropolitan forces,
Edward johnson. for the reason
that the modest Gigli insists that
Johnson should come first Both
Gigli and Bori will be heard on
Saturday in Gounod's " Romeon ct
Juliette.' . an opera which gives
them splendid opportunities both
vocal and l1istrionic.
Others in the great metropolitan
cast have been heard over the
radio or in person here in Wash
ington. until they have gained
considerable folIowings. Foremost
among these, perhaps, Is Florence
Easton. whose popularity as q
radio star is OF the first standing.
She will have the role of Elizabeth
in "Tannhauser" which will be
pr scented with practically an all.
star cast on Saturday evening.
Lawrence Tibet viii sing he role
of Wolfram. and Julia Claussen
that Of Venus. while Walther
Kirchhoff will have the title role.