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New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
AN EYE ON GREEN

Several contemporaries in Con- necticut have taken heart in conse- quence of a news item from Iowa that one Milton B. Pitt, a former state legislator has announced he would contest with Representative William R. Green. chairman of the ways, and means committee of the lower house in Congress. for the re- nomination as the Republican can- didatc.
 Representative Green is the lead- CT in Congress for retention of the federal inheritance tax. With Pitt contesting his renomination it may be possible to remove the green monster from the picture, and per haps with that done the tax may be annihilated-at least, that is Inc manner of reasoning.
 We see nothing to get excited about because somebody decides 10 enter a primary contes, with an Of flee holder. It. happens in nearly every primary. and is one of the reasons for holding primaries. More than half the time the fellow who become prominent in Washington politics usually is renominat ed prestige and local pride Tn the pos sessor thereof being an importa mt factor. In Greens case we rather think he will beat Pitt hands down.
 There is a vast difference in the point of view between Republicans in Iowa and Connecticut Whereas Mir. Green could not be elected for a dog catcher's job in Connecticut the average Republican politician in Connecticut. If traneplanted to Iowa, could not be elected 10 the position of garbage collector. This. figur- atively speaking, etc.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Observations On He Keaker

Washington. Jan. .o.-Forecast for Southern New England: .Gener- ally fair tonight and Saturday: much colder tonight: strong westerly winds
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. except snow in extreme north por- tion; much colder tonight: some what colder Saturday: strong westerly winds.
 Conditions The storm of yester- day and last night advanced rapidly northeastward over the middle At lantic and New England states and Is centered this morning over the maritime provinces. It produced moderately heavy amounts of rain from the Ohio valley eastward to the coast and snows in upper New York state, portions of the Ohio valley and throughout the Lake region. Much colder weather has overspread the country from the Rocky Mountains eastward to the Appalachian Highlands. Tempera- lures below zero prevail in the bor- der states from the upper lake re- zion westward to Montana.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and colder.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20

spoken language in the world? A. English.
 Q. Who are some of the greatest astronomers? A. The line of great astronomers started with .Hipparchus. who lived about 140 B. C.; Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler. Wren. Hooke. Haley, Newton. Euler. D'Ilembert La grange, Laplace, Calico and Hers chel belong to any list of great as- tronomers.
 e. Who conducts the Calcutta Sweepstakes? How is the money divided and where can tickets be procured in this country?
 A. It is conducted by the Cal cutta Turf club. Calcutta, India. Tho tickets are obtainable only through members of the club. Forty per cent of the pool goes for the first prize, twenty per cent for the second prize and ten per cent for the third prize. There are also prizes for starters and original en- tries and tho club retains part of the pool for expenses. There is no legal way to secure ticketes in the United States as the sweepstake is regarded as | lottery within the meaning of the United States statutes and tickets can not be re- ceived or transmitted through the mails.
 c. Why are swimmers greased before starting a long distance swim?
 A. To protect them from the cold.
 Q. What Is the pressure of salt water at a depth of 105 feet?
 A. 6,750 pounds per square foot.
 Q. How long can divers, without special suits or diving apparatus remain under water?
 A. Good divers can remain under water three minutes and pearl div CTS have been known to remain under water ! minutes.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
ANOTHER POWER RESOURCE

The creation of artificial lakes for power purposes has reached smaz- ing proportions. The Conouingo lake, which has been allowed 70 Gill from the Susquehanna river in Maryland. Is made possible by 8 huge dam which has taken years to construct. Although the lake and dam is in Maryland power from the site will be sent over high tension wires 10 Philadelphia.
 The village of Conowingo. 15o years old. is obliterated by the 5000 acre artificial lake. For purpose of comparison it might be added that the greatest hydro-electric project in Connecticut, which includes the ere ation of a lake in the Rocky River valley, will submerge 6,Ooo acres. The cost of the Conowingo project is far greater than that of the Con- necticut Light X Power com, any.
 The Connecticut project, II, owing the erection of two dams at Lanes- vile and two at Danbury, in addi- ton to the main power dam at the mouth of the Rocky river. entails many delicate engineering problems. The ConoWlngo power prolcCt Is merely on a larger scale.
 These vast power enterprises are sponsored ty companies which
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
THE VACANT CHAIR

Among the 23 senators who voted for Frank L. Smith of Illinois were Mclean and Bingham of Connecti- cut. Tn spite of the libraries Of vitriolie denunciation against the plan to bar Smith which has ap- peared in tho states rights news papers of late. the lllinoisan lost supporters in the Senate as the finish was reached. Only the most deeply dyed Republicans of states rights proelivities stood by Smith. Even Senator Curtis. Republican leader, and Jones of Washington. tho ma 1ority whip. helped swell the 61 who closed the door.
 oncs again Mclean and Bingham wore on the lodng aide of the vot- ing. They have convictions and stand by them. and their convictions being what they are 1t is not strange that they 70 freQuenly are found listed with the minority.
 Mclean and Bingham believe that whore the money comes from is not the Ssnate's business. Maybe 1t isn't; in which case the Nutmeggers are rixht. Maybe 1t is: in which tho ssnats is right. But constitutionally the Senate is the judge of the qualifications of its own member shin. and that ought to settle 1t.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
HEFLIN, TROUBLEMAKER

At a time when the Democratic party machinery was running along mbre smoothly than since the days Of Wilson. and 1t seemed likely that the Houston convention would be a love feast compared with the Madi- son Square Garden fiasco of four years ago. along comes Senator Heflin and throws a brick. His aim may have been poor. but his action was bad.
 Senate Democrats backing the leadership of Senator Robinson of Arkansas naturally came to the aid of the minority leader following the tiff with Heflin. They could and would not do otherwise, for Heflin's religious intolerance and high pitched speeches have been anathema to well-wishers of the party for years.
 Hard as it may be to quiet the labama senator something worth while could be achieved if 1t were generally understood that he speaks for but an insignificant portion of his party, and that he is ridiculed in his native state as pojnfedlv aS e1Se- where.
 His offense against party politics is that his main bent is the injection of religious bias into his partisan ship. He does not seem able to un- derstand the rights of citizenship and office granted by the Consti- tuition, and which neither he nor the ku klux k1an, for which he is the spokesman. can obIiterate.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20

possess . community of interest. which work hand in glove with one another and in time will form one vast countrywide power monopoly. How we'll they are working together was indicated only the other day when power from . big plant in Boston was linked with high-tension wires running all the way to Flor ida, via Chicago. It was only sn ex- pertinent. it was announced. "Only" perhaps is a subtle word in this con nectlon.
 The power inquiry instituted by Senator Walsh in Congress may bring nothing to the surface except interesting facts: but even so. it will be very much worth while.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
ORGAN RECITAIlS

It was with pleasure that many citizens of New Britain learned a few days ago that the magnificent organ in the South Congregational church would be repaired at d cost of $15,0o0 and that when it has been returned to its pristine state ss one of the greates organs in New Eng land, if not in the entire United States. a series of weekly organ re- citals would be given upon the ln- strument.
 A great organ, we'll played. is elevating to hear. Every city cannot have symphony orchestra concerts, and not even every city has organs of such dimensions as is found in South church. Being fortunate in having the organ. provided by the far-sighted munificence of the late Philip Corbin. it is logical that the instrument should be given the maximum of use for the artistic betterment of the community. It is equally logical to assume that the donor of this fine instrument had this in view as one of the objects of making the gift. One need only to reflect that Cyrus Curtis of Philadel- phia, in giving his native city of Portland. Me, a municipal organ the city providing . municipal or
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
eshi,t whoss duty 1t Is to give pub

sshist whoas duty 1t is to give pub lic recitals-had in view the cul- tural advancement of the people; and in Philadelphia Mir. Curtis is following the same principle. as John Wanamaker did before him in both Philadelphia and New York. It is a credit to New Britain that it possessed q citizen with the same urge to provide great organ music.
 When the South church organ re- pairs are completed in February and the weekly recitals are started and continued with even regularity it will be found that the public re- sponse will gradually accelerate, and sooner or later a momentum of ap- preciation will be achieved that will make of the recitals | local insti- tution. Guest orsanists of note could very we'll be employed to assist in the awakening of this appreciation. and in this connection we have not far to go to obtain the guest organ ists.
 A city possessing such beauti- full instrument is fortunate. but to make its influence felt throughout the city. an influence that is elevat- ing and uplifting. religious in nature and touching the higher attributes of the mind. the organ must be heard. Catering to a clientele that is already musical would not be the objective, or at least only part of it: the recurring recitals will gradually draw parts of the population which will find 1t a pleasure to revel in the sonorous tones of the pipes.
 The city Is justified in anticipat- ing large benefits from the con- templated recitals.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
25 Kqrs Ago Today (From Paper of That Date)

The petition submitted to the common council with regard to the alleged low character of the shows at the Opera House had it's effect today when the license commission revoked its license. The petition wa soriginally sent in by tho priests of St. Mary's church. Chair man Sternbers conferred today with Corporation Counsel Hungerfard and they agreed that the management had been warned sufficiently al- ready. The license was thereby re- voked and notice to this effect was served by City Clerk Thompson. The management intends to fight the order and will conduct a show this evening.
 The annual reception of Esther Stanley Chaptetr. D. A. R.. took place this evening at the home of Mrs James S. North on Franklin Square with about 1so persons pres ent. Governor and Mrs Chamber lain were present and received in- formally,
 II, C. Gussman was appointed prosecuting attorney 10 succeed G. w. klett at the meeting Of the common council last evening. AL derman Curtis buried the hatchet and voted for his old enemy.
 A. J. Sloper is in Bridgeport to- day as delegate from the New Britain Business Mems association 10 the state meeting.
 Tomorrow evening at the Russwin Lyceum. the annual engagement of Augustus Thomas master work. Arizona.
 The largest crowd Of the season was present at the armory last evening as Co. finally broke its linx and defeated the Foot Guard by 16-7 at indoor baseball.
 Not in this city at all events has there been whist party on go large scale as was held under the auspices of the Senior Sodality of St. Mary's church in the Casino last evening. It was the anniver- sary night of the burning of the church. The proceeds were for re. equipment of The church. There were in all about 70 tables of whist and probably 1000 games were played.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20

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 1dential.-Editor.
 c. What was the estimated pro- duction of grapes in California for 1924. 1925 and 1926?
 A. For 1884. 1,535.oo0 tons; 1925, 1.912,000 tons and 1926 (pre- liminary report) 100000 tons. Q. Who were the inventors of printing and the compass? A. As early as 50 B. C. the Chinese had originated a method of printing with ink and paper. The question of who wwas the first to in- vent or employ movable type has long been in controversy. The origin of the magnetic compass is un- known, but 1t is supposed to have been brought from China to Europe in the middle of the 18th century. Q. What are the, premium values of a United States large cop- per cent dated 1903 and one dated 1914?
 A. The first is valued at 10 to 25 cents and the latter at 5 to 50 cents. c. In what year was the cap put on the Washington monument at Washington, D. C.?
 A. December 6. 1884. Q. When was the corner stone on the original building of the United States capitol at Washington laid? A. The southeast corner stone of the original building waws laid Sep tember IS, 1793.
 Q. What is the address of Rud- yard Kipling?
 A. Batemans Burwash, Sussex. England.
 Q. How many rounds did the Dempsey Carpenter prize fight last
 A. Jack Dempsey knocked out Georges Carpenter in rounds at Jersey City, July 2, 1921.
 Q. How many species of animals are there in the world?
 A. There are we'll over 6oo.0oo species of all kinds Of animals. the numbers in each class of the animal kingdom being as follows: 1000 mammals. c0,0o0 birds. 5000 rep tiles 2.000 amphibians. 13,0o0 fish. 60.000 mollusks, 360,oo0 insects be- sides host of lower invertebrates.
 Q. What is the difference be- tween an atom and molecule?
 A. A molecule is the smallest quantity of matter existing in a state Of freedom, whereas an atom is the smallest ponderable quantity of matter Of which anything is com posed. Atom in modern scientific usage is the smallest portion into which matter may be divided. even by chemical separation and still pre- serve its identity. The molecule may be made of many differing atoms and all the chemical qualities of substance are held to depend Oh the number, properties and relative positions of their constituent atoms Q. What Is the most widely
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
DISPLAY IT HERE

It is time to emit . sqawk. The new-fangled. hish-power. ultra modern. last-word. greatest-and-best locomotive that the New York. New Haven < Hartford railroad has been displaying in various cities along the lines 70 far has given the go-by to New Britain.
 It hos been displayed in Boston. Providence. Hartford. and even Waterbury. By this time it is being displayed at other cities
 The modus operandi was to place the nsw machins alongside the rail- road station and allow the public to sxaznins it. The younger generation especially has gone into ecstatic de- lights when clambering into the cab. sitting at the engineers armchair ee whatever they have to sit on pulling the bell rope. making tho whistle blow. and at close range psefing at the multitudinous ma chinery. Some of the older boys, grown men. also % into fits and imagine they are youngsters again.
 The New Haven's free show in the form of its locomotive display ought to be given In New Britain. Tho Lions Frolic. the daily turns Of the vaudevillians. the fickers of the movies and the church sociak may be all right for entertainment: but the biggest thrill in the young lives of our oncoming future presidents will arrive with the New Haven's locomotive.
 Lets have the monster locomo- tive" parked where we can give it the careful scrutiny it demands. New Britain's youngsters, having become expert at playing with toy locomotives. dearly want the oppor- tunity to play with a real one. This tip to the railroad should be sufii- cient.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
CONNECTICUT CROP PRICES

| City dWellers in Connecticut haven't paid much attention to the crop prices in the state. this having nothing in common with the price of gasoline or the reductions in the price of automobiles. But along the highways and byways there N talk about crop prices. particularly in view of a slump of four per cent in the total values of the states agri- cultural output during 1927. The figures have just been made public by the U. S. department of agricul- ture.
 Seems that everything went fairly well except with potatoes and apples. Although there was an increased acreage in potatoes. the yields were poor. while the apple crop was only about half as large as the year be- fore. The slight decreases in the values of other fruit, corn and to- bacco were balanced by good in- crease in the price of hay. Feed crops had q splendid year.
 These outline the facts. Comparing them with other New England states one finds that the gross crop income in Connecticut remains com- paratively the same as in preceding years. Maine still leads by . wide margin, followed by Massachusetts. Vermont and then the Nutmeg state. It is worthy of note that Connecti- cuts crop income is approximately twice the agricultural income of New Hampshire. which ought to do as we'll as Vermont if 1t had the same spirit.
 To the square mile agricultural blooms we'll in Connecticut and throughout most of New England. particularly in the value of crops. But there k not enough square mileage to make . great showing. The entire gross crop income in New England. approximately s26.- -000. 900, just about tops the similar income in Indiana alone. is about 30,O0O,000 less than Pennsylvania, or Michigan, or Nebraska. Compared with the 695.o00,0o0 produced in crops in Texas-the nations leader the entire production in New Eng land seems small. The production in Iowa is nearly twice as much; and even in Illinois 1t is $42s.00o, 900. But New England is not a 'granary." and it is not a producer of cotton or other staples that bring in money: and in mileage. just look at the map of Texas!
 The annual statistics once again. however, knock out the idea that Connecticut. or New England, is a region of abandoned farms. A small state like Connecticut. no larger than a few counties in some western states, which is about to produce more than $30.000,0oO in crops. or a gross of nearly $40.000.0 900. cannot contain many abandoned farms.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
POSTMASTER GENERAL SICK

Washington. Jan. 20 Pl-Postmas- at his home with a leg nerve in lection.
 lt was said at his office that while the disease is not dangerous. i' was very painful and if was thought Mr. New would have to remain in bed several days longer His physician has ordered complete rest.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
AZIZ GROTTO MEETING

The annual meeting of Axis Grot- to, M. O. V. P. E. R., will be held this evening in Grotto hall at which time officers for the coming year will be elected. They will be formal ly inducted into office later. Plans for the years activities also will be discussed.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
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ONE THING AT A TIME! There's ! seed catalogue in our mail
 as . rule.
 But put our minds on 'em We
 can't! While We owe for the karats we
 bought at the Yule We can't think of the carrots you
 plant:
 AND HOW! Mrs. Newlywed; '.Is this beef fresh?
 Butcher: Fresh? I'll say %. Say lady. this animal stuck out its tongue at the superintendent of the stock yards before it was slaugh- tered"-A. E. M.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
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 O CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Silk in Connecticut.

Silk in Connecticut. boasts the largest silk factory n the "ofld is fourth value of production in this industry
 While Connecticut the actual value of manu- facured $l2,Ss9Sl in 1900 to $5560O7lS during has fallen far short Of the per centage value of Connecttcuts out the 25 whereas that for the United G45 being $1o7256o00 in 1900 and SSOs, ,979s99 1925
 of the counys output also has de- That this states silk manufacturers turned 12bof total The 1cfo 69o Connecticut produced 15o of the to- During silk mills turned goods valued at $7A674044 ySco the total Two years later only 6Srs.
 standing fifth national had $3G6Gs04 Rhode Island followed with output valued $34552G Pennsylvania, New and York. named Connecticut, the goods valued ut $329.12149s.
 Forty Connecticut employed persons during 1925 had payroll amounting s4o9ss67 employed in 1900 6.S37 their &7s6 c96 The cost materials during 9oO43e 1900. $71oS.o0o.
 Ton,orrow-A Substantial Record
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
BLOCKED!

BLOCKED! Saunders Ia guest): "WhateyeF became of that homely little Griggs girl. Warren?" Griswold (his host): ''Lizzie Griggs? I married her."
 Saunders: 'I-er-I don't mean Lizzie. I mean the homelier one" Griswold: Jessie? Oh. married her after Lizzie died"
 Saunders: "But-er-I-er mean the homeliest one. the long-nosed. mud faced old tartar"
 Griswold: She is my present wife. We married after l divorced Jes- sie."
 Herbert c. Mccarthy
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA "A Fun Shop Drama)
 In Three Acts
 By Dorothy Rasch

ACT ONE
 (Studios of Ernst and Riddle, commercial artists. Mir. Ernst, re- gently come to this country, holds up . pen and ink drawing he has just completely
 Ernst: Dots goot schtoff."
 Riddle: Don't say skootchcd off. i say sketched off,"
 Ernst: "Nein. nein. nein! I don't mean it skootched off. mean it's goot schtoff." ACT TWO "A billiard room. Ernst and Bid- de are about to take their noon-day recreation. While they are chalking their cues. Walt Hickey. from the country, enters. He glances up at tho sign "Billiards'' and addresses the clerk.)
 Hickey: ''Gimme one of them there billiards" (The clerk mixes up some salt and water and hands 1t to him. Hickey drinks jt.) Hickey: Well, sir, if I wasn't an old billiard -drinker. I'd say that was just plain salt water.' ACT THREE l (The same scene. Ernst and Bid dle are shooting billiards. Ernst has just made a very complicated shot.) Ernst: ''Yoops! Dots a dendy." Clerk (to Riddle): That was a l WOW of a shot" Riddle: "He ought to be able to shoot difficult shots" Clerk: How eo:" Riddle: "He uses broken English!"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20

Carol: WHY did he eat the sash, Grandma?"
 Grandma: Who? What do you mean, Caroi?"
 Carol: In my book it says, He went to the window and threw up the sash.''' A conservative is a man who is getting his under the present sys- tem! PETERSON, INC!
 Mrs, Fsterson was angry at her husband.
 Gustave Peterson was angry at his wife. There was nothing new about that They were just being them selves. Tt seems to me" she said. that you're always trying to pick fight" !" T never picked a fight in my life.' he answered "Oh. no. Of course not. What did you do, them"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
WHEN BLACK IS READ

GREEN ROOM BLUES A very mean man. . horrid old brute, Was welded to Isabel Patterson Mover: She promptly divorced him and went on the stage She jumped from the frying pan into the foyer!
 -C. L. Story