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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

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@. How can 1 keep my pet turtles
during the Winter n1onths?-P. L.
A. Most turtles In their natural con-
dition hibernate in Winter, either IN
shallow water or bury In sand or mud.
If turtles are left outdoors in Winter
thew will hibernate If conditions per-
NIT. They should be allowed to do SO
and not be dug up stirred up or other
wise disturbed until they show signs OF
life in the Spring. Turtles kept in
doors or In warm place will not hiber-
nate and should be fed all Winter. II
kept in ponds 1t Is best not to let the
pond remain frozen through the day
Turtles live o good deal on land and
some varieties can live entirely out OF
water, but as rule they will not
thrive unless they have free access to
water.
@. How many Whit. House brides
have there been?-M. P.
A. There have been Is The first
was Lucy Payne Washington, who mar
ried Thomas Todd in 1911, and tbs
last. Eleanor Wilson, who was married
to William G. McAdoo in 1914.
@. What is the Ruggles Orientator?-
A. H. T.
A. The Ruggles ORIGINATOR is me.
chanical device operated by controls
similar to an airplane, and, during the
last fiscal year. adopted by the training
department of the Army Air Corps a;
a means Of estimating potential flying
ability.
@. Will you please give me some in.
formation regarding Jemima Wilkinson
the so-called religious impostor, who
died about 1819?-A. A. D.
A. Jemima wilkinson was born In
Cumberland. r. l., in 1888. She was
educated among the Society of Friends
When 90 years old she suffered severe
fever and, after an apparent suspension
of life. asserted that she had beer
raised from the dead, and professed tc
work miracles She had few follow.
ers, who. with her, built in Yates
County, New York, village named
Jerusalem, in 1889. She enjoyed cell
ibacy. and the religious exercises which
she instituted had some resemblance to
those of Shakers. She died in 1919
and at her death the sect was broken up
@. Is migration from farms to the
cities increasing or decreasing?-
E. j. G.
A. 1t is said to be slowing up. In
1925, 100000 persons we're estimated
to have left the farm. In 1925, there
we're $4,000 and last year the number
had decreased to 100000.
@. Is It true that birds can see OBJ.
jects behind them?-R n. M.
A. 1t is believed that the eyes oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Naval Agreement Is Discussed
AS Factor i'm British Election

have no confidence In the Laborite pro-
gram. They may campaign
on their own accounts IN 1928 ana
l924-when Premier Baldwin, the
Conservative leader, appeals TO the
country next Summer"
Premier Baldwin, knowing the peo-
ple are free traders. is willing" in the
opinion of the Schenectady Gazette, TO
risk his power on that issue. He pre-
fers to emphasize something that VIII
have a greater appeal, even with the
opposition divided between Liberals
and Labor. The outcome will depend
In a great measure on Baldwin's ability
to steer clear of the protection shoals.
The Gazette feels that 1.-The Conserva-
tives have not had the courage to
introduce protection as they would like
to do" but that, instead, they have
placed some duties on a comparatively
few articles, and, even at that, disguise
their action by calling 1t safeguard
ing"
The Philadelphia Record charges
that. with his own cabinet divided, Mr..
Baldwin has attempted to dodge-he
promises protection to any industry
that can prove need for 1t, but offers
assurance that this special treatment
will not be a side door or back door
for introducing general tariff, with
out specific authority from the public.
So The direct issue before the British
voters Is straddling by the party in
power on vital issues"
A suggestion which comes from the
New York Evening Post is that both
Liberals and Laborites may we'll ponder
a recent editorial statement of the
Manchester Guardian: Neither on
their past performance nor on their
program for the future could the Con-
sentative party hope for a renewed
lease of power. but they may obtain it
by the gift of their enemies" The
Post advises: 1T has been expected
that gains by both Labor and the Lib
erals would place the Conservatives in
minority against the combined
strength of their rivals. If, however,
candidates from all three parties are
offered throughout the country, the
splitting of the nti-Conservative vote
may allow the government to retain
a ma iOritV"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Reason Enough.
I hope the best man wins
In the election.
My faith its future pins
On my selection.
When he the steps will mount
Beneath a banner,
The reasoning doesn't count
So much as manner.
Though rumors rather grim
Sometimes may strike him,
I'm going to vote for him
Because I like him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

A Zeppelin that can come safely to
this side of the Atlantic deserves all
possible glory for having accomplished
at least one-half Of large enterprise.
The return journey is regarded as easier
than the initial trip and the lighter
than-air vehicle seems at last to have
been established as responsible factor
In air trafic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Neither Hoover nor Smith is exploited
by the magazines as handsome man.
This point Of appeal can exercise little
influence on the feminine vote. In fact
personal appearance has never been
strongly considered in the selection of
leadership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Submerged Interruption.

What is your idea of great cam
paign orator."
"A speaker" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, who can hold the crowd SO
closely that heckler seems entirely un-
interesting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Complications arising from interna-
tional debts tend to strengthen in the
minds Of expert accountants an impress
sion that Sherman's definition of war is
correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

It is easy to understand why Gov.
Smith would not desire white House
spokesman" The governor has shown
a perfect confidence in his ability to do
most Of the talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Supporters of Herbert Hoover go into
Manhattan with confidence in the idea
that it will prove possible to break the
solid democracy of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

An irresponsible man with a gun is
able to shoot up the headlines, regard
less of the profound deliberations that
may be claiming space In print.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

In presidential campaign the aver
age citizen is often compelled to suspect
that what is wanted is his vote and not
his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Happier.

Are you happier since you have the
vote?"
Much happier" answered Miss Cay
enne. 1T seems much more dignified
for group of ladies to be arguing about
an election than about bridge whist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Restraining Influence.

Religion brings thought profound
To favor what is right
OF it there surely should be found
Enough to stop a fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23
Cnmment Restrained.

saw show with language fraught
Devoid of sense or witticisn1.
A lot of naughty words 1t taught,
Too rough to use In criticism.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

"Flattery," said Hi Ho, the sage OF
Chinatown, sis the poppy juice of vain
dreams. translated into words"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Jud Tunkins says some people go to
Europe without bringing much back ex-
cept the right to say truthfully that
they have been there.
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de man dat shouts de loudest,' said
Uncle Eben, lis liable to be found
thinkin' de most under cover,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Since the Zionist movement greatly
enhanced the price of land. 1t Is re-
ported that prsaent relations between
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
REV. FR. BOJNOWSKI REPORTS FOR YEAR
Parish Membership Reduced by
 Holy Cross Church Group

Formation of the Holy Trinity (Polish) parish recently served to reduce considerably the number of families and parishioners compris- ing the congregation of the Sacred Heart church. according to the an- nual report of Rev. Lucyan Boj- nowski. pastor The number of fam- lilies was cut from 1901 to 1865 and the membership from 1o,eo0 to .,67s.
 Financially. the parish handled more than tc5o.0oo during the year. Included in this amount was loan of $l30,ooo. Of the receipts. $162.- oss.17 was paid out in the erection of the new parochial school on Orange street and slo.6o2,45 vas expended for repairs after the old school was damaged by fire.
 The greatest increase was in the school. where were taught during the past year 777 more children than previously. In 1926. this number of Polish children were attending the public schools and in 1927. they were transferred into the Sacred Heart school. The teaching staff in- cludes two priests. one principal,
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
HUMPHREY AGAIN
 | 5. M. CLUB LEADER
Reelected President at Annual
 Meeting of Organization

Howard s, Humphrey was re elected president of the Shuttle Meadow club at the annual meeting of that organization held last eve nlng and other officers were chosen ln practically the same fashion. through selection to serve another term.
 Those elected. in addition to Mir, Humphrey are: first vice-president. Malcolm Farmer: second vice-presl- dent. Maurice Stanley; treasurer. George r. Spear. and secretary. R. M. Parsons.
 Appointments to head commit tees are as follows: house commit tee, r. c Hickey: greens commit tee. E F. Baldwin. tournament com mttee. Clesson Parker; land sales committee, Maurice Stanley; land development committee, II. $. Hart: ca ptain golf team, w. J. Sweeney and ladies' golf tournament commit tee Mrs, Harry Parsons.
 Reports showed the club to be in an unusually prosperous condition.
 The directors of the organization are H. $. Hart. E. H. Cooper, A. w Stanley, H. $, Humphrey, C. B, Par sons, P F. Stanley, E. A. Moore, (. H. Baldwin, H. H. Pease. W. F Cooley, c r, Hart. L. W. Young, Maurice Stanley. Malcolm Farmer r. Corhn.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
City Items

Mrs. Lookliss of 9S Rhode street reported to the police the theft of her wrist watch from her room yes- terday.
 There will be a solemn high mass for the repose of the soul of the late Samuel Giardino tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church.
 Stanley Women's Relief corps will hold it's first regular meeting of the year in Judd's hall Friday evening at 7:S0 o'clock. The meeting date has been changed 10 the fourth Fri day evening of the month.
 Fire Lieut.. Victor S. Davis of 41 Henry street entered the New Britain General hospital last evening to un- dergo an operation for appendicitis. Try c5c dinner at Dix Lunch. 57 Church St.-advt. Sons of Union Veterans. Civil War Auxiliary. will hold its regular meet ing Wednesday evening in the Jr. O.. U. A. M. hall at s o'clock. All mem- bers are asked to be present.
 A Nash Suit or Overcoat $:e.so. J. Ryan. 1S4 North St. Tel. 230s.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
LAURA VOLSTEAD IS
 N07 A CANDIDATE
Denies Report 1hat Sue Will Run for Congress

St. Paul, Minn.. Jan. c4 (R-Re-
 ports published in the St. Paul Pio-
 neer Press that she might seek cleo
 ton 10 congress brought a denial to-
 day from Miss Laura Nolstead,
 whose father was author of the pro-
 hibition enforcement act.
 T have no intention now of rum
 ming for the republican nomination
 10 congress in the seventh district, or any other district" Miss Nolstead | told the Associated Press today. II was the seventh district that her 1 father. Andrew J. Nolstead, repre-. scented in congress for many years
 until defeated in 1922 by Rev. o. J kvalc, the present farmer-la Dor congressman.
 Miss Nolstead was admitted to the bar d few years ago, after she Was
 graduated from the University of Minnesota. and has been prominent in Women's organization work and civic affairs.
 Her father, with whom she lives. now is legal adviser to the prohibi- tion enforcement director for the
 Dakotas and Minnesota, with head quarters here.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
MRS, KNAPP STILL IS
 KEEPING IN EXCLUSION
Prosecutor Ready tO Proceed as Sooa as Governor Smith
 Gives W0rd

Albany, N. Y.. Jan. 24 (UP) = Mrs. Florence E. S. Knapp still was in exclusion today and Governor Al, fred E. Smith remained in New York city. Progress thus was de- layed in consideration of tho report recommending .. grand jury investi- gation of Mrs. Knapp's administra- ton of the 1925 state census.
 While it was generally expected that Governor Smith would begin legal action against tho former sec retary of state, who vas the first woman ever to hold that post in New York. no decision had been made on the states attorney best fitted to handle the case.
 District Attorney Charles J. ker- rick announced his readiness to go before the March grand jury If told to do 60 by Governor Smith. But in some quarters it was felt that AL bert Ottinger. attorney general, would be consulted first and possi- bly, asked to represent the state.
 Governor Smith has been eager to keep the investigation of Mrs. Knapp on . non-political basis. Commissioner Randall J. Le Boeuf. Jr., who drew up charges against Mrs. Knapp, is a. republican. ss is the attorney general and Mrs. Knapp herself .......
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
NOMINATIONS BY
 CLASSES AT H. s.
Seniors, Juniors md First Yslr
 Pupils Prspars for Election

Arnold Reckert, Robert Grace and George Carlson have been nominat- ed for the presidency of the Senior High school senior class which will be graduated in June. The formal nomination of officers of the senior, junior and first year classes was held during the opening period of school this morning.
 Nominees for vice presidents are Marjorie Young. Mae Fresen. Ger trude Anderson and Margaret Burke: for secretary are Elizabeth Corbly, Nora TomaSo and Mildred Bengston; for treasurer are Richard Gordon. Douglass Harwood and Theodore Stalk.
 Junior Class Nominees
 John Black. Michael Grip, Merlin Pfersick and Louis Teich have been nominated as candidates for prest- dent of the junior class. Margaret Kiniry. Gertrude Erickson. Eliza beth Tarrant and Laura Trzaska are running for vice president. Those in the race for secretary are Mary Me Cram, Ruth McAloon and Doris Vanderbrouk. The nominees for the treasurer's position are Philip Bergstrom, Harry sIade. Ralph Johnson and John Staub.
 First Year Class
 Frank O'Brien. William Ross and Walter Neumann are in the running for the presidency of the first year class. Those nominated for vice pres ident are Bernice Bollman. Monica Domijan and Nellie Bores; and Dor othy Potts. Patricia Murray and Ruth Williams are the first three mentioned for secretary: Edward Mccarthy, Oscar Anderson and Robert Hodge are the three candi- dates for treasurer.
 Announcement of the 1c success ful candidates will be made during the early part of the next semester Principal l.. P. Slade declared to- day.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
CENTRAL JR. H. s, NOTES

Two games of the 9-o Boys Bss-
 ke'hall League of the Central Junior
 High school were played yesterday
 afternoon in the boys gym. The
 results were: 9-2-A defeated a-2-D.
 a.5; 9-o-E swamped 9-2-B. 25-3.
 Two other games will be played to-
 night after school The 9-2 A team has clinched the championship
 of the league. meeting every team
 and not being defeated. In this
 afternoons games 9-2-B will play
 9-@-D, while 9-c-C meets 9-2-E. The school clubs will meet in their cluhrooms this afternoon 10 finish the work of the year as this will be
 the last club day before graduation. The usllers for inc graduation re-
 Ception which will be held Wednes-
 day evening at this school. met yes
 terday after school in the auditorium 1 for instructions ss to their duties | The graduating class in the after noon met io practice for the exer- clses to be held Thursday after. , noon. January %.
 i Sl Nofh tl ll' pTSS"uI dNSlE1 ment will be required 10 be finished 1 Thursday noon when school will ad | ioUrn till Monday.
 1 The students did their banking i this morning during the opening | period in their home rooms.
 The installation of Civic League officers will take place tomorron morning during the opening period The new officers Will he installed b,
 the secretary Al this meeting the
 rhairmen of the committees for mex
 semester will he announced.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD TUESDAY, JANUARY A, 1928.

nine nuns and Fl lay teachers. The number of nuns in the parish was increased from t3 to 60.
 There were l03 deaths, :77 births and 5t marriages in the parish. and 13s children are cared for in the orphanage.
 Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor of the Sacred Heart church. Is 60 years old today. He was born in Swiers- cusowo, Poland. In 1868. ono of . family of four brothers and one sis ter. now . nun in Chicago. He re- ceived his elementary education in the schools of Russia and came to this country as young man. He was B years . priest last week and has served as pastor of the local parish since September. 1895.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
Cify Adveriis
BOARD OF ADJV STNTNT
 NOTICES

At the meeting of the Board of Adjustment to be held on Dec f4. 1927 at 1,2n p m m Room ons City Hall. the following applications for Zone changes will be heard
 Bronislaw Nowak North Side of Collins street from Landers Ave. tn Sherrill St. Residence ''C" to Busl- ness "A
 Teofll Rusin-Booth st. from Broad St. 10 Lyman St. Residence G. 10 Business "A
 Jos. and Everett ! Arbour Property on Whiting St Residence '1' 10 Business E
 BOARD OF apJT' ST MEtT
 By Thomas Under. Clerk New Britain, Conn, Nov. 22. 1927.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24

school department and day laborers.
 Chairulan R. E. Towers of the board of public works and Chairman W. l.. Hatch of the board of water commissioners have been requested to attend the meeting, as their de- partments have the greater number of employees affected by the change.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
HERALD CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING HEADINGS
ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT
 l-BuRlAL LOTS. MONUMENTS :-DEATII NOTICES
 3-FLoRIsTS
 4-FUNEAAL DIRECTORS
 s-LosT AND FOUND 6-PERSONAI.s 7-sToRE ANNOUNCEMENT AUTOMOTIvE s-AU TO AND TRUCK AGENcIBs s-AuNDa AND TRUCKS FOR SALE l0-AUroMoBII.Es FOR EXCHANGE ll-AUTO PARTS AND AccEssoRIEs BARTHOLOMEW WANTED l3-AUTos-TAXl SERVICE l4-GARACEs TO LET lS-MOTORCYCLEt AND BICYCLEo ls-MOToRcYcLEs-B BICYCLES WANTED l7-sERvICE sTATIoNe- REPAIRING BUSlNESS SERVICE is-BARBERs HAIRUs AAssEUeD REBUILDING AND CONTRACT
 3o-BusiNEss SERVICE RENDERED 2l--DENTtsTs DEMONSTRATING | MILLINERY ss-DYEING | CLEANING
 :4-INsURANCE-AL KINDS ss-LAWYERs-PATEN ATToRNEYo ss-MovINi. STORING | GRATING l ,7-PAINTIN0. TAPER HANGING is-PLuABIN0 HllAr'0. METAL WORK EXPRESSING AND TAILORING  3l-PRoFESsiONAl gERvIcEo 33-REPAIRING q PIANO TUNING 3s-WANTED TO RENDER sERvIcEs EDUCATIONAL ss-coRREsPoNDENc couRsD
 3s-DANCING TEACHERS ss-INgTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL s7-LOcAL | PRIVATE INSrRUcToM ss-WANTED-1NsrRU
 as-EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES EMPLOYMENT
 4o-HELP-AGENTs WANTED N-HELP-MEN WANTED
 <2-HELP-WOMEN WANTED
 &3-HELP-MEN OR WOMEN
 RESERVATIONS WANrED-MEN
 RESERVATIONS wANTED-woMEN FINANCIAL
 ls-BGsINEss oPPoRTUNIrIEs
 E-INvEsTMENTs. STOCKS. BONDS ls-MoNEY LOANED
 ACKNOWLEDGES
 tS-WAN1ED-TO BORROW LIVE STOCK
 so-cArTl.E AND LIVE STOCK 5l-DOGS, CATS. PETS
 b2-EGGs. POULTRY SUPPLIES
 ss-HoRsEs. vEHIO .Es
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 56-BUILDING MATERIALS
 67-BUsINESS | OFFICE EQUIP.
 Ss-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
 6s-FEED AND FUEL
 tS-FERTILIZERs. SEEDS. PLANTS 61-FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING
 62-GOOD THINGS TO EAT
 63-HOUsEHOLD ARTICLES
 64-MACHINERY. ELEC 4 TOOLS 65-MERCHANDISE AT THE STORES i6S--MUsICAL INSTRUMENTS
 6sB-RADIo
 s7-wATcHEs. DIAMONDS. JEwELRy ss-wANTED ARTICLES TO BUY
 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT ACHIEVEMENTS < TENEMENTs
 7o-BUsINEss PLACES FOR RENT
 7l-DEsK ROOM AND OFFICES
 12-FARM FOR RENT
 73-HOUsEs FOR RENT H-SUBURBAN FOR RENT
 7S-vACATION PLACES FOR RENT 16-WAREHOUSES { STORAGE
 77-WANTED-To RENT ! REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
 O-AGENrs-REAL ESTATE
 79-AUCTIONEERs
 SO-BLDG. & BUSINESS PROPERTY REBUILDING LOTS FOR SALE S2-FARMS FOR SALE
 s3-HOUsEs FOR SALE
 84-sUMMER PLACES FoR SALE SS-sUBURBAN FOR SALE
 S6-REAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE SERIAL ESTATE WANTED ROOMS, BOARD AND HOTELS SS-HOTELs S3-ROOMS FOR RpssT
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24

For the past few nights leaflets headed Prison Horror" have been posted extensively throughout Dub. lin. They dealt with alleged mis- treatment of Gilmore and, referred especially to Grace. These denun- cations were followed by the at- tack of the gunmen on Grace.
 Grace was shot while walking home from duty by three or four men who escaped in the darkness.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
SHOT FOR REVENGE
This, Dublin Police Believe. Is Mo- tive for Shooting of Warden D, Mo.mtjoy Prison.

Dublin, Ireland Jan. e4 lPl-The attack on the principal warden of Mountjoy prison, Robert Grace, who was shot through the thigh last night. was attributed by police today to revenge. Grace recently was the chief witness at the trial of George Gilmore, an Irish repub. lican, now in Mountjoy prison.
 One police officer. however, eN- pressed the opinion that the attack had been planned by the ''die hard" element to counteract the ef- grave to America
New Britain herald., 1928-01-24
BRAND HOPEFUL

Paris, Jan. 24 R-Foreign Min ister Briand is hopeful that the United States and France will get together on a pact to renounce war. he said after a cabinet meeting to- day. He declared the two countries were getting closer together on the main principles of the proposal.