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New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
25 Tears Ago Today

The state convention Of the Ia triotic Order Sons of America, vii, be held in this city according to an
 announcement made today. Over 900 delegates are planning to attend. There is no change in the rela- lions existing between the painters and bosses Of the city in the strike. A meeting of the strikers is held every evening.
 F. G. Platt. secretary of the New Britain General hospital, returned home today after a visit to Cali fornia.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Emily Cor bin. mother Of ex-Mayor George w. Corbin, was held this afternoon at
 o'clock.
 Councilman Corbctt said today that he has not missed meeting of the committee on licenses since his
 appointment.
 At meeting Of the Swedish Film church. of which Rev. J. F. King berg is pastor. it was voted to pay !, off the entire church debt, amount
 ing 10 sG,5oo as soon as possible. Caucus ballots for the nomina-
 ton Of candidates for the common
 council are becoming plentiful and
 indications point to warm fight in the third ward. The result Of the nominations are very much in doubt. Rev J. II. Bell of TorrinEton has | been assigned by the South Norwa'k
 conference 10 he pastor of the | Trinity NJ. F.. church Of this city.
 succeeding Rev. Robert T. Me l Nichol.
 \ meeting Of the committee on i, consolidation will be held in the city
 court room this evening for the
 purpose Of giving hearings on the 1 proposed new charter. James H. Rogers, city garha ge
 collector. who was expected to hand 1 in his resignation to the health ! committee yesterday. failed to dc | so. Mr. Rogers is expected 10 hand 1 in his resignation before the new
 council convoncs.
 i Chief Rawlings said today that ho | does not expect 10 have much su- l pcrnumerary work done this sum- i mcr.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
PURSUING THE KNAPP CASE

It is not a pleasant picture to visualize Mrs. Florence F.. s. Knapp, former secretary Of state for New York, confronted with serious charges Of false audit, grand lar ceny. and the like. Mrs. Knapp held one of the most important political lobs ever held by a woman since equal suffrage became law. To have a woman secretary of state in a commonwealth of 10000, 000 people was getting to the top fast in a very short time. Perhaps the climb was so speedy that it ca used dizziness.
 Governor Ma" Ferguson's regime in Texas was weird, but no such charges originated; the governor was merely thrown from office when her term expired. Mrs. Knapp has also been forced to yield her office, but the end of the story has not been reached. It is getting more disagree able daily. It is an onerous task, perhaps. for the state prosecutors to proceed with such relentless preci- sion against d woman, but equality before the law and equality i'll hold ing office presages no other course. Mrs. Knapp, after all, may be able to prove she had no bad intentions, or that she merely played politics or was incompetent.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

27: 27.9: 2s. :6.3: :7.4: :6.7. Dur ing the same period the death rate per 1000 among whites was: 1c.6; 1.c: 11.4: 11.S: 11.2: 11.c. Among negroes it was IS: 16: 1507;17.1; 17.s; 1S.:.
 .. What is the color of steam: A. Steam is transparent, colorless gas. The white cloud that issues from steam pipes and is commonly called steam is, in reality a fog made up of minute liquid par ticles produced by condensation.
 q. Is it correct to pour gravy from 8 gravy-boat:
 A. A ladle is generally used to dip gravy from boat.
 q. Can an American citizen marry a wife by proxy abroad and bring her to the United States out side the quota?
 A. Proxy marriages arc not recognized and section 2S of the Im- migration Act of 1924 provides: The terms wife and husband do not include a wife or a husband by reason of proxy or picture mar riage."
 c. Does the flag of the Irish Free State bear the symbol of harp?
 A. The Irish Free State flag is composed of three horizontal bars of equal width and length, orange at the top, red at the bottom and green in the middle. It does not bear any symbol.
 Q. How many times year do rattlesnakes shed their skins?
 A. Usually three times.
 q. What is the altitude and population Of Monterey. Mexico?
 A. Altitude 1,so0 feet. popula- tion. Ss.ooo.
 c. What year will saster Sunday fall on March 31?
 A. In 1929 and not again until 1891,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

CT they drew far larger crowds; there were no scandals to speak of: the people were simply more inter- ested. Or perhaps there were fewer counter attractions. The problem to- day is not one for the politicians alone. It means d constantly de creaslng desire to see and hear the men who profess to be civic leaders. But be that as it may, when the baliyhoo is all over the jobs will go to the workers and friends of the sis is the main issue.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

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 stampi for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All | other questions will receive | per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con. ddential.-Editor.
 Q, How did the Latin motto Tn hoo sogno vinces'. originate, and how is it translated" A. The legend of Constatne Is that just before his battle with MeAentius at Milvian Bridge, he saw q flaming cross in the sky and heard a voice proclaiming those words. which translated mean: By this sign thou shalt conquer. He won the battle.
 Q. What is the real name of Baby Peggy. the child screen star. and how old is she?
 A. Her real name is Peggy Jean Montgomery and she was born October c6, 1918.
 e. Who is the author Of the famous expression Hitch your wagon to a starr?
 A. It originally appeared in the essay on civilization" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
 Q. How many presidents of the aires?
 A, No president up to the pres ent time has been millionaire.
 Q. How many Indians are now living in Colorado?
 A. At the present time. s96.
 c. How many systems Of meas uring temperature arc there?
 A. Three: Fahrenheit, Centi- grade and Rcaumur.
 .. How much did Capt. Malcolm Campbell's Napier -Elucbird and Frank Iockhart's Stutz Blackhawk Special racing cars weigh?
 A. Capt. CampbcIl's car weighed about 5000 pounds and the Stutz weighed a little less than 5000 pounds.
 Q What is the record for stay ing under water without a diving suit?
 A. According to data available, NJ. Pauliquen of Paris, France, seems to hold the record at six minutes, c9 A.. seconds.
 Q. Is there any restriction in the importation of narcissus bulbs?
 A. A quarantine against them has been force for about year.
 .. What do the names Wanda and Aurclia mean?
 A. Wanda means shepherdess and Aurclia means golden. beauti- full
 Q. Who was the architect of the White llous"?
 A. James lIoban. The corner stone was laid in 1792 in the pres cnce Of George Washington.
 Q. Is the birth and death rate among negroes in the United States greater or less than among whites?
 X. The birth ratte among whites DOT 1 1.hoo for the years 1920 to 1925 inclusive was: 235: 24: c2.c: 2c.1: 22oo; gil. Among negroes it was:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
\ Biigllteti Life!

Dear Editor:
 When 1 was a small boy my par cnts made the unfortunate cXperi- ment of watching me closely. l am now 5s, and am in a profession or trade-nhat you Nill-which is ab- solutely uncongcnial.
 When quite q youth l was pas sionatcly fond of singing. and feel certain that, had 1 been given tn. start in life which ] desired, should now be a musical comedy star of the first rank.
 The net result of my parents nor bid curiosity is that 1 am now a most careless undertaken, and all be- cause they thought. if you please, that the occupation which most in- terested me when boy was that oi burying cats in the backyard.
 Alan Campbell.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Kissed Wife Good Bye,
 Never Saw Her Again

granted q divorce hy Judge Arthur F. Els yesterday on the ground of Gesertion. Hoic" testified that ono morning in 1918 he kissed his wife good bye when leaving for work in evening his wife was gone and 90 was one of the hoardars She also took their two sons with her. The couple were married in New York in 1908. Noble l.. Pierce represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Observations On Me Weather

Washington. April 6.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday: not much change in temperature: fresh, possibly strong, southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy with showers in north portion tonight: slightly colder in extreme north portion: Saturday partly cloudy. followed by showers: slightly cooler in central and south portions: fresh, possibly strong south and southwest winds.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
GETTING UP MORE STEAM IN THE CAMPAIGN:

Political dissertations between the candidates and their followers to date in large part comprises more or less indignant charges and replies that. the other fellow is not as good material for mayor as he is cracked up to be by his friends. A side issue or two have been brought forward, like the possibility of there being a paucity of voting machines in some sections, and these no doubt will be settled satisfactorily before the fate- full day arrives. It takes something Of an imagination, by the way. to con- clude there will not be enough ma chimes to accommodate the great crowds who are intent upon doing their duty by the parties. Anyhow. there must be other and more mo- mentous things to worry about.
 The boys-or some of thcm-have begun to be a bit personal in their humorous remarks. Nothing so helps to whet up the political appetite as to have ones pet candidate called something nasty. It may not settle an argument, but it starts few.
 For a day or SO the discussion has centered around the prospective new sewer system-which ought to lead to constructive conclusions, if such thing can happen during political campaign.
 The time- -honored method of standing on ones record seems to be thoroughly well followed, irrespect- i've of what the record happens 10 be like. Friends of Mir Bartlett, for in- stance, point out he has been q councilman in good standing: friends of Mir. Paonessa, for instance, point out he has been twice mayor. The friends Of both candidates unite upon the premise that both have had ex- perience in municipal affairs. EA- perience in past years. remote or re- cent, will not count SO much in the mind of the average voter as what will he done in the future.
 When 1t is discussion as to which minds to run the city the couversa- ton yerges toward static. Brother Harding started hls national admin istration hy ad1er'tslng his best minds cabinet and 'he most notable result was the Teapot Dome scandal. Since that tune tho public has soured a bIt on the bright t-aUd hest minds talk The ron-s nsus now is hat plain honesty IS more import ant.
 The remaining days 10 th" dec flor will he freighted with much language hv the contestants and their friends. Even ihs charges may he warmer and the deni8ls and counter charges likewise. Such fire works are formalities of the closing days. and whether they are of much value is matter Of opinion. The gatherings are being held at various halls. it sems. and such as they are gain considerably more publicity than the attendance would warrant.
 In the interest of public inforna- 'ion, however, and 10 fultill func- ton that the public expects, inc press keeps close fab on ttr gather Inzs and the statements hurled to he breeze. A much larger pubic reads about 'he candidates than ever takos the trouble 10 gre them Tn acton In the old days political meetings amounted to much more than today; even when the city was much small
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Facts undEancies

A nick town is a place where a nude seems naked.
 In America, swank consists in using the word "swank."
 A natural-born sucker is anybody who thinks his money will be re- funded.
 X woman killed her husband with a can opener. But what's news about that: The political machines most ap- parent to the layman are a Reed planter and a Smith harvester.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Lamb Fairly We'll Done:

Lamb Fairly We'll Done: They had been reading "Tales From Shakespeare" and the teacher told them to model their next weeks composition after the style of Lamb. The results were read in class. That is very good" commented the teacher to a big fellow who had written only few lines. ''as far as you go, but it isn't long enough" But" said the boy. lambs tails are always short.
 --Hortenze D. Kopple. Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
A Fathers Question

Dear Sir:
 have a little boy aged four months (ncarly), and with view to setting his future career l have been watching him closely, IS advised Tn your valuable newspaper, to find out in which direction his tastes lie. As far as I can see he delights in doing nothing all day long, sleeping being, If anything, his pet hobby. Am right, wonder, in supposing that he is destined to fill at later date some high position in the War Department?
 Philip Robinson.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Footprints of dinosanr haNe been found in Connecticut; or may be it was only the footprints ol d policeman who went on the beach for his day off.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
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Banking Resources Triple

banking institutions magnitude stability This is but natural in of the with headquarters Banks first incorporated Connecticut in 1792 Hatford in New London
 Of such rapid growth of their banking Connecticut In twenty the total banks companies than these banks totaing 233 number addition eighteen banks 3es34424 fourteen industrial banks with assets of $7719,752
 The banks and trust companies have made the growth, having increased in number 32 1907 Assets have increased from $S9413s51 in $3G3Sssoe0 September 30 1927 Savings banks increased from $e0s3539 to $637o934 in the 2oear the number of banks decreased National banks 1907 65 assets increased from $2c99s95 in 1907 to $32Ss2s35 Individual these banks the private few months totaled $oS49S4ooo savings deposits taled $795.C05000.
 There S9 building and loan associations 3s have assets totalng $c01445 Of the 1O7 licensed panies operating in the state today 35,6733c There panies licensed to do business Connecticut Twenyseven reporting last had assets otalng $so7S0597
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Her Hair. Brush! Why do I keep it? That is what you ask: But man, you surely guess It long ago performed graceful task Soothing the yellow tress Of one in whose fond sunlit glance to bask Was all my happiness. We'll yes: to her hair poet might sing; Twas gold without alloy; I would that all our fond philander- ing Had been as pure a joy. But for the brush-I only keep the thing To spank her little boy!
 Dennis Kline.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Somehow whenever there IS a serious storm, blizzard or flood Tn other parts of the country, the weather in New England is almost ideal.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

You can now telephone to Paris. But be sure to have an interpreter on both ends of the line, regardless of whether you ever studied French in your school days.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Some Thinncss!

Sutton: Are you sure this fighter of yours is down to weight? Last time I saw him he was hog-fat.' Pugilistic Manager: Say. I've got that bird so thin he's had to cut out his shadow boxing because he's got no shadow"
 L-o,-ton
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

If Germany can be kept peaceful by means of a twelve-year enlist ment period. which prevents train ing an army, it's strange that na- tions bent on peace don't adopt it
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Member Audit Burean of Circulation

which furnishes newspapers and sdver- tIssrs with . strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation ststir'es are ea,ed upon this audit This in"res pro tetton asainst fraud in newspaper de tr,but,on ngures to both national ana local advsItissrl
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
FARMERS SAIL

Tripoli, April 6 (UP)-Italian agriculturists sailed for Siracusa to- day after a visit here. They wers received in audience by Governor da Bono and expressed great adnira- ton for the splendid development of Lybian agriculture.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Another good way to keep from growing old is to try verifying the manufacturers claim that she'll do eighty.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Tn the old days, the legs men studied while waiting at the barber shop were in the Police Gazette.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Little Book Review: ''Tragedy at Ravensthorpe" by J. J. Connington. G.ittle. Brown X Col TO be read
 in daylight if you're nervous.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Correct this sentence: "The man who went wrong was a preacher" said he, but the headlines didn't mention that"
 Copyright 1928. Publishers
 Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

The average man can't see much wrong in a land where black stock ings are coming back and red hats are already here.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
4 YEAR OLD GIRL DIES

Greenwich. Conn.,. April 6 (UP)- Victim of burns received when she fell into a bonfire around which she was playing. year old Florence E. Birchall died at a hospital here early today.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Prisoners murdered by police: al- legged law \iolators murdered by de- tectives. Wasn't Russia awful in the old days!
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

The Herald ts on sale dany ln Ne" York at Aotaling's Newsstand, Tlmes ecuare; schul,zs Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central, 4:ud Street
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Scientists have been able 10 Neish the entire earth; but they Stlll call only guess at the weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation tooks and press room alvays eren to advsrtisera
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

The old -timer made trousers last five years, but how did he make the waist band expand five inches?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Amcricanism: Whooping 1t up for expansion; kicking about in- creasing taxes.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

If Mir Hoover isn't a politician. how do you explain his remarkable foresight in the selection of enemies
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

The honeymoon ends when the bride forgets and leaves her ring in the bath room and the groom his in the bath tub!
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
What's To Become of Your Boy!

(Being a selection Of letters eNl- dently intended for the editor Of this newspaper but which came to the Editor of The Fun Shop, in- stead)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

WHEN BLACK IS READ
 The Lion The lion is the king of beasts feasts; He hunts them down both night and day But having killed. he stoops to prey.
 D. Y. Allen.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

easier to so backward" Let him try it in a busy cafeteria.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
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 Britain Herald. and your letter VIII bo forwarded to New York.

On With the Nfirth, FOlkcs! With SO much song and so much And so much cause for mirth and
 fun Let's hope the only 'bluebir1s" now Are those that fit bough to
 boukh!
 A "GOler!" Father (callng down stairs at midnighD: Daughter. Is that young man gone?"
 Audrey: Completely, Dad. He's proposing now
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

Mir, Sinclair has tried everything except an appeal to the precedent which entities every dog to one bite.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

But many a high priced opinion. such as the lawyer of national repu- tation gave, is based more on repu- tation than on logic.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

If he can get into a union suit in an upper berth. doubtless he can light a pipe with patent cigar lighter
 If he'd rather have new $.,o0o car than second hand Rolls, his banker admres him and his tailor doesn't.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
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Member of the Associated Press The Associated Preso is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication o' all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and slso local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Hts Opil,iH,!

Moore: Do you think the auto
 mobile has developed neighborhood spirit?'
 Gibson. Indeed l do. People aren't home long enough adays 10 quarrel with their neighbors,' Mrs. G V. Haldane.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
A. E. kayton.

People who call them the smart set never listened to their conNersa' tions.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Tom Sims says

Most Of us are looking for new worlds to conquer because we can't do anything with the one We have:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

More proof that times are getting better: John D. gave away dollars 10 train porters instead of shiny dimes,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Let Her Rave:

My wife thinks I am very clever, Swears it on her life; But ] know that a clever fellow Never has wife.
 Eugene Prosscr.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
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The Alaskan., 1928-02-17
THE GEO. w. ELDER

Along about 1915-16 the Geo. w. Elder dropped out of sight and hearing, and old timers of Alaska wondered what had become of the good, old ship. There were those who had heard that the vessel wa4 wrecked long ago. Others said she was in the boneyard In some Pa cific Coast city. But she isn't a wreck by any means, nor is she !r any boneyard. On the contrary, shc is one of the fast steamers sailing under the fag-the stars and bars of Chile, South America She plies from Africa to Valparaiso and rides those southern waters with the same grace and speed as in her younger days. In 1907 bilge keels were fitted to her hull and much of her heavy rolling was thereby les sened. Her name now is America.
The Alaskan., 1928-02-17
245P

Saturday. Sunday and Monday the halibut fleet moored along the city water front was large beyond the or dinary. There were green boats, white boats and ships of other coi ors waiting turns to take on herring bait at the cold storage. And whilo waiting, big and little halibuters chugged by, in the Narrows, loaded with ice and bait from other ports. The opening of the f1atfsh season looked healthy enough. We hope catches will be good and that prices will square with the brisk efforts.