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New Britain herald., 1928-09-07

to accustom herself to living IN
ira yelling bags" she is now planning
TO change TO a play. Her first vehicle
will be Rich Old Men," which at
first blush would appear 10 be a
play taken from the story OF her
lite but which. she says, is not. She
will complete about three months
more OF vaudeville before rehearsals
for the play begins.
Peaches" Browning is girl OF
Is summers. perhaps bit larger
than average. She is biue-eyed
and blonde, her lips are OF the
Cupid Bow type and she has most
engaging smile which brings out in
full splenlor remarkable Set Of
pearl white teeth. There is nothing
OF brazenness in her appearance OF
her dtnIeanor. Girllsn and very
pleasant. she discussed with news
papermen great many subjects
with no trace of the Ritz, and
with no attempt to appear worldly
wise or blase.
Her marriage career having been
the outstandin. topic OF interest III
connection With Peaches she was
qulZZeu along this line. 10 ques-
ton whether she would advocate
early marriage for girls. she having
been married when lG years Old, she
replied that individual cases would
call for individual decisions. Then
she added;
Larry Marriage is Up to Girl
''Uf course it is up TO the girl TO
do her own choosing and do it well.
did my choosing; | shall be more
careful hereafter"
This brought up the question OF
whether she plans to marry again,
and without hesitation she answer
ed atfirmatively. assuring that little
things" do not discourage her.
Gin parties, night clubs. cigarette
smoking and the like came In fov
discussion, but Peaches" professed
no interest in any of these. Il do
love to read" she said. Going from
city to city you don't have chance
to become acquainted and it's hard
work which, even if one had the in
clination to go out to night clubs.
would prohibit stepping out" she
explained.
A native of Columbus, O.. Mrs.
Browning has never lived in small
city. She would not care to do so
nor would she suggest it to any 9TH
er girl. preferring the opportunities
of large city, she said
Avoids Stares of Public
peaches" saw little OF New Brit
ain, but the westerly approach by
which she arrived in an automobile
impressed her. as did the Burritt
hotel, where she is registered dur
ing her stay here. For obvious rea-
son, Peaches" prefers to do her
travelling between cities by automo-
bile. Her trips to and from the hotel
are also by machine. this being to
save her the strain Of constant sur
vigilance by curious persons,
Mrs. Heenan, mother of Mrs.
Browning and prominent figure in
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07
PEACHES BROWNING
HEARS GOOD news
Court Permits Case to Be Filed
Against eI.Husbanl

Sitting In her dressing room at
the Strand theater where she Is
playing q three day engagement.
peaches" Browning yesterday af-
ternoOn received news of a new
lawsuit against her millionaire hus-
band. Edward W. c'Daddy")
Brow ming. which. If successful will
give her an interest in his real es-
tate valued at more than 100000.
The news was brought to her by
her manager who had received
wire from Judge Daniel J. Cohaiap.
attorney for Mrs. browning in an
action in which she seeks to have
set aside transfers of her husbands
property alleged TO have been made
fraudulently shortly before their
marriage in an effort to deprive her
of the dover to which wife is en-
titled under New York statutes
Several pieces of property, the value
Of which is placed at s35o.0Oo. are
mentioned in the suit
Action in Court for Months
The action has been pending be-
fore the supreme court of New
York county for several months.
Court procedure in the Empire
state requiring that prima facie
case be made out before fraud ac-
ton can be entertained. it was nee
essary for Mrs. Browning's attorneys
to enter into considerable litigation
and court argument. Justice Lydon
today announced a finding permit
ting tho matter to go on the court
docket. and Peaches is now pre-
pared to push the issue.
Commenting on the case, Mrs.
Browning told a Herald man she
was confident the New York courts
will and for her. She claims Brown
Ing. realizing that none Of the hold
ings Of . corporation are available
to . wife ~ dover. created the Ed
bro Realty Co. and transferred his
New York properties into the cor
poration. some Of the transfers be-
ing made ~ late as one hour before
their marriage 1T Cold Springs less
than two years ago.
'Peaches" has been on the vau-
Qsville stage since shortly after her
separation from her husband. Dur
Ing this period she has Travelled
from coast to coast.
Going O. Legitimate Stage
Although protesting liking for
he vaudeville stage which for q
time vas most distasteful to her,
particularly because Of her ina bility
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07
UNltS,RM a RAIL PAS

Hankow. Sept. S.-(UP)-A new.
fiourishins busln-ss to avoid paying
railway fares has been revealed In
this city. The houseboy OF one Of
the authorities recently received a
military uniform every SO often by
mail.
Investigation revealed he rent
ed out" the suit to those who
wished to travel on tho Picking.
Hankow railway. for 4 stipulated
sum- Soldiers are able to ride free.
and the uniform was the platform
ticket.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07
TOAD INDUSTRY IstN)Ms

FL Paso. Tex. Sept. f.-(UP-
Big butter and egg men from the
west must sidestep 10 make room
for FL Paso's newest business con-
Germ.
When horned toads gained ma
ton wide publicity by the long nap
one%of their species took In Texas
corner stone several months ago. ].
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07
NO Err, NITROGEN

London. Sept. I. UP)-The latest
schoolboy "hoWier' is at hand. A
writer of pa per on chemistry mad
the declaration: Nitrogen is not
found in Ireland" Inquiry as to the
source of his information showed
that 1t was based on statement In
a text book that Nitrogen is not
found in a free state"
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07

baby rash-and used Sykes Comfort
Powder with great success after
everything else had failed to heal it. I"
= Mrs. c. X. HUMPHREYS, Nurse,
Northampton, Mass.
The reason Sykes Comfort Powder
is so successful in healing and pre-
venting chatting, scalding, rashes and
skin limitations is because it contains
six healing, antiseptic ingredients
not found in ordinary talcums. Nurses
call it "A Healing Wonder.
Az AL DRUGGISTS
COMFORT POWDER CO.. 0oeroN, MASS,
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07

X. Eichaibergev opened The Harmed
Toad N0v.lt! Company.
Ills husin. 81 iiae sroWh 10 the
extent that he has taken . i.artnrr,
moved inio larger quarters nsd :sY
added Chihua hua dogs. desert
cactus specimens. and resurtec
ton plants TO his stock.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07

Inside the pedestal on which Cleo.
patra's Needle stands are several
jars containing British coins, 4 rail.
way guide. a number Of children's
toys. copies Of newspapers and 4
map OF London.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07

chatting or . sore,
inflamed skin 20
quickly as Sykes
Comfort Powder.
l am sending you
. picture of q
baby who suffered
New Britain herald., 1928-09-07
This Nurse
Tells How
ToHeal and Prevent Infant
Rash, Scalding and Chatting
No.fL.nanknn M... l1~->.le

Northampton, Mass. I'm my work
q nurse l find nothing heals rashes.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
PARKS AND RECREATION

It has been brought to the at- tention of the park board that in majority of American cities the functions of the park boards and the recreation commissions have been combined. The suggestion ac- cordingly has been made that the same thing be done in this city.
 The recreation commission has been functionins satisfactorily. So has the park board. To combine the two does not seem an absolute necessity in this city, yet it may have some good points. It will not be an issue, however, over which there will be widespread agitation. If the two boards are willing to combine and can guarantee the public as good service as is being given at present. and city hall looks upon the merger with favor. it might be done.
 The claim is made. however, that a combined board Ruld be able to give the city i1 loved. service. Per haps the experiences of some of the cities where this has been done might be investigated. A few letters directed to such cities would bring out the desired information.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
SKATING FACILITIES

For years the complaint has been common that the city lacks skating facilities in the winter time. This was particularly true up to last year, when the lake in Stanley Quarter park formed an enjoyable mecca for ice skaters The unbounded sue cess achieved there has brought about demands for such facilities in other parts of the city. so that this year will find skating rink in Will low Brook park. Superintendent Of Parks Clyde Ellingwood declares that the proposed rink will be S2o feet long and 160 feet wide.
 No sport is more healthful than ice skating. It combines muscular exercise, fresh air and sociability. Though cities. like New Britain, be immersed with industry and com merce they cannot neglect something that provides such undisputed health advantages as ice skating. II is gratifying indeed that the supply of such facilities are to approximate the demand for them. That kind of progress is more important than some other kinds we continually read about.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
25 Neors Ago Today

The annual meeting of the Chris tan Endeavor Union Of New Britain was held in the Trinity NJ. F.. church last evening. It was the best attended in the year and there was a great deal of interest shown. There were S7 present the host church having the largest number. 25. Miss Bertha l.. Bancroft was elected president: Buel B. Bassette, vice president, and Charles F. Scott, secretary and treasurer
 A notice has been sent out to a number of leading citizens of the city 10 meet at the New Britain h. stitute for the purpose of consider ing the erection of monument to F,lihu Burritt. The Peace Congress will meet in this country next year, so that the time would be especially and New Britain would be brought 10 the attention of the world if steps were taken.
 The High school football players met last night and reelected John Curtin captain for another season. Captain Curtin. however. declined. and the players then chose James Flanncry who has played on the team for three years and who has been great ground gainer. He will have good material next fall
 F. o. kilbourne has sold land on Osgood avenue to Adam Ratoski.
 Building Inspector Turnbull visited several backyards about the center today and found much fault with their condition. He ordered the owners to clean them up. and if they do not he will report them 10 the Are marshal
 Clinton !. Morse has been elected master of Plainvjllc Grange Pearl smith is assistant steward
 W. F.. Atwood ". l.. Hatch. and C M. Jarvis are committee ap- pointed by the New Britain Business Mems association to act with com mittees appointed throughout the
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15

nature to worry and fret as the years begin to take their toll. Every day. perhaps, some old timer who has long period of faithful service behind him, goes about hts daily duty with 8 heart made heavy by worry. not knowing at what time of the week or month he will learn that he is to be obliged to retire. If he knew. years in advance. that the re- tirement day was in the offine just as sure as death and taxes, at least he would not be taken by surprise, a fact which should soften the blow in the event that he was obliged to dread it for one reason or another.
 Some of the younger policemen hesitate to express an opinion on the subject for fear of offending the older men who are directly concern- ed. Others feel that 1t would be we'll to make 2 provision for retirement, excluding those now in the depart ment or at least those over the age of 50 years. Still others believe there should be no compulsory re- urement age whatever, but consider ation. should be given to other features of the pension system, not ably the widows pension, and refund of money paid in, to officers leaving the department after a stated period of service.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
NONOXIDE DANGERS

It is gratifying to learn that steps are being taken to require gas water heater connections with chimney flues or pipes, so as to avoid the dangers of monoXide poisoning. The city intends to be reasonable about it. the plan being to give property owners a year to comply with this humanitarian ef- fort to lessen the dangers Of death to citizens who may thoughtlessly manipulate such appliances.
 More such deaths occur in garages than in homes. however. Deadly tums from the exhaust pipes of automobiles emitted in q closed garage have wrested life from many an autoist heedless of the danger. Under such conditions a closed gar age is death trap. Some means of automatically combating the pos abilities combats the ingenuity of inventors
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Talk Is Not Cheap
 Under Certain Conditions

A group of young men stood out side a church yesterday and after the remains of a former associate had been carried by, discussion cen- tered on the fact that the deceased man was not known to have an enemy.
 Finally one of the group arrived at a conclusion that was accepted by everyone else present: ''He never said enough to make an enemy" Too many words have made more enemies for men and have blocked their progress more than any other single element. men of experience will admit.
 Tho Observer has spent much time in police courts-observing Fre- qucntiy, attorneys, usually tho younger ones. will drive point home. and instead of leaving it as a sparkling gem of argument. will continually burnish it off with long drawn out discussion that does noth- ing but detract from it's effectiveness. and finally leaves it almost meaning less.
 A man young in politics had oc- casiOn a few years ago to be on tho receiving end of an attack by an- other man in public life. Smarting under the publicity he received. he made known his intention of im- mcdiately addressing a letter to the newspapers to present his defense and to give his opponent "what is coming 10 him." When he took counsel with a man Of no less ex- pcrience in public life than Judge Bernard r. Gaffncy. the veteran counsellor merely quoted from an ancient writer: Would that mine enemy would write a book"
 Satisfied that the written word cannot be altered, explained or de- tracted from after it is once put down. the youthful solon decided it best to drop his plan.
 Newspapermen of the present day have cause to be thankful to the man or men who imposed sharp line of demarcation between the news columns and the editorial col umns of newspapers. News columns no longer present the opinions of re- porters; they merely set down the facts, allowing the public to draw it's own conclusions. and the edi- toriat page to set forth opinions. It is believable that this division came toincident with the ending of the day when aggrieved parties shot newspaper reporters.
 In the annals of police court stor- ies 1here comes the one concerning man before the bar for speeding. "t'ined $25 and costs,' the judge said sharply.
 That's easy: I can reach down in my vest pocket for that" shot back the accused driver with a superior attitude.
 And five days in jaiI-let's see you reach down in your pocket and do that" added the judge. That is merely a story. but it H. illustrates. on an exaggerated scale, to be sure, what words can do.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
AL 1-amcrican Ail-Amrrican Football Team Now Wanted

The All-American football teams have now been pickcd-the whole e50 of thcm-and now we can sit back and review several unusual features of the selecting this fall In the first place, with every coach whose teams won two games and every sporting editor on a paper read by more than 500 souls making an All American" selection. we think it is about time someone got down to business. sitted out these teams. and chose an All-American .AIl-Amcrican. Again. the field is now so wide that we wonder if the pickers have ever seen more than one of the mon they choose.
 This is loading to the setting Of narrower limits and the naming Of Eastern. All-Wcstern, AN-New England. All-Littlc Three. All-Con- necticut High School and AM-Hart. :. ford County -Grammar-School elcv- ems. We expect soon that every reg nlar on q college team will claim he is q member of the "All- whatever college it is) eleven" While even the poorest substitutes can console themselves after selection for the All-Suhstituto or the All RedheaIed or the All-Frecklefaced eleven of their respective schools.
 Two New Britain boys, Rromberg Of Dartmouth and Beloin of Ford ham. received honorable mention. which certainly qualities them for the All-New- Britain -Boys-at- College eleven.
 The All-American choices are SO much alike th1t we suspect most of the pickers read the first list printed.
 Still. it is poor player who doesn't make some All-American.
 With all these teams and so many players making All-Amcrican, We should like 10 call attention to one fact. Miss Rela Harrison. actress, has just married Ken Strong. an almost unanimous Al-American selection for fnlIhsck. Which surely IS an unique occurrence. Miss Har- rison is the first girl 10 make" an All-American.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
PHILIP HALE ON JAZZ

Philip Hale is the dean of Amer ican musical critics. He was born in 1874. WIS admitted to the bar in Albany. \. Y.. several generations ago. decided to study music, and went abroad to learn under the greatest masters Of his day. Then he returned 10 the United States, played organs in prominent churches. and being fine writer. took to music writing. He edited numerous volumes on crudite musical subjects for publishing houses. wrote for the newspa pers and magazines. and in 1901 took 10 being music critic in Boston. at the same time beginning the writ ing of analytical notes on the pro- grams of the Boston Symphony Or uhestra, which he still continues. He has been music critic of the Boston Herald since the dawn of the cyn- turv. Compared with him the striplings doing similar work in New York are small of stature.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
THE WAY 10 LEARN!
By A. c. Brown

IhH A. t. IoIOWn
 The words of the famous Writer left a lasting impresson on me. She was giving advice 10 those who aspired 10 write. Her words were not only impressive because of the fact that sle is one of the greates: writers of today. but also because Of tho fact that she is young and beau tiful
 will always remember her em- phatic enunciation of that age-old advice to would-be writers that the only way to learn to write is by writing. That is the whole curri- cnlum of the would-be writer: The only way 10 learn to write is by writing.
 Later in tho evening it was my good fortune to be left alone with the famous Author, and in our youthful heart We drifted away from thoughts Of writing. placed my good right arm around her. and tried to place a kiss upon her lips.
 "Why. MT Brown. how dare you" she exclaimed
 Why not. little one?" I answer ed: 'Tm only following your own advice"
 Hoy dare you to insult me Pray. tell me when told yo,f to kiss me? ?''
 "Oh. ] didn't say that you did. l was thinking of your advice of this aftcrnoon-the only way to learn to write is by writing. If that holds good in the writing game it should To good in other things. Why not the only way to learn love is by loving""
 Later in the evening she admitted that it was fine advice!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Retirement Age Causes NuCl, Talk

Whether or not the powers that he in city and state legislative circles take action to include in the city charter or ordinances a requirement. that members of the police depart- mont be retired when they attain d "taIn age, mere mention of the possibility of such move has start ed tongues a-wagging in the depart m"nt 10 a greater extent than any thing that has been mentioned or suggested with relation 10 the wear CTS of the brass buttons in some time.
 AS might be expected. inc ques- tion of q compulsory retirement age has more than one side and many features, all of which are being touched upon in the arguments of the men directly concerned or event. ually to be pensioners. The point made by Chairman Bannan Of the board of police commissioners is easy to see and just as easy 10 un- dcrstand. and he has been commend cd on all sides for his frankness. even by those who do not agree with the principle he has expressed.
 The chairman believes that police- mon would be better served from the standpoint of fair play. were they to know upon entering the department that when they reached stated age, they would be retired without fur thcr ado. Now. if they do not care 10 he rensioned or if they are fnan- cially unable to take a pension. they are bound by the laws Of human
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
"THE GREATEST LAWSUIT
 IN HISTORY"

Many a lawsuit of great historic significance runs through the law tonnes under a name that nobody but q lawyer would recognize. Principles thus decided are gone into at length. are spread over many weary pages, and as often as not. the name Of the suit is referred to in foot note.
 Historians Of the future, delNing into the weird product of our times, will hover with professional glee at the lawsuit to go down in history as , the st. Louis X O'Fallon case, which a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission has already described as the greatest lawsuit in history"
 Perhaps that may be an cNagger- ation. But the potency of the case can be gathered from the fact that upon its determination will rest the basis upon which the L C. C. will ap- ply the valuation Of railroads, and ihs inevitable result will be reflect cd in the rates these can charge 10 the public throughout the entire nited States. The case is set for argument before the Supreme Court of the United States on January ?. 1929
 A summary Of the law which has produced this cause celehre is not out of place. In as few words as possible, we propose to give it.
 The railroad valuation act was passed by Congress in 1913. It was sponsored by Senator La Toilette, the idea being prevalent that the railroad industry was vastly over- capitalized. It provided for an in- ventory of all the railroads and along the following lines CD The original cost 10 date @ The cost of reproduction : new.
 f3) The cost of reproduction less depreciation.
 1 f4 The original cost of all lands. rights of way. and terminals. separ- ately from improvements: and t5) Separately, all other values or elements Of value, with an analysis of inc methods of valuation employed, and the reasons for any i differences between any such value and each of the foregoing cost values'
 Tho going quotation is from tho law. I left tho I. G. C faced with tho most prodisiouy task in its
 history. Briefly. the I, C. C. was 10
 find the original investments that wont into the lines, and the repro