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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

A whispering campaign" is rendered
impossible by the temptation to use a
megaphone on the slightest possible
provocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

Next to Maine, Tennessee becomes
about the most significant sign-post
State in the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

Superior Force.
You like to speak from the rear
platform Of railway train?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
IF a heckler starts up. you can depend
on the locomotive whistle to drown him
out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

There is to be no understanding. but
this understanding does not prohibit
word ban6ying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

From the Santa Barbara News.
The Britannica says the only dis
tinctive American architecture is the
skyScraper. What about the filing sta.
ton?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
The Trouble Lies in Picking.

From the Worcester Evening Gagatte.
How would H. do to consolidate the
candidates. retaining all thes best fea-
lures Of both2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
Or Anv Audience. Either.

From the Toledo Blade.
Radio orators must make allowance
for applause, though having no assur-
ance there will be any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
Seems There Was a Scotchman

From the Dayton Daily News.
Weddings are on the increase in
Scotland. which is convincing proof that
two can live cheaper than one.
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England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

An orator who speaks from the heart
should be able to expect welcome any,
where. For 9 conscientious thinker
there should be no such thing as an
"enemy's country"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

Jud Tunkins says bootlegging has
left little further demand for grand
fathers copybook in which he use to
write, Honesty Is the Best Policy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
The Poor CrippJes!

From the Toledo Blade.
Well broken legs and dislocated ell
bows won another world series,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
One sided Controversy.

One -slded Controversy.
My Radio! My Radio!
The cards on me you stack.
You always have your say. know
/ cannot answer back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

why does she assume sirs of superior
position?" inquired the envious sister.
Because Of her superior fortune"
answered the calculating mama, I'm
der my supervision she has managed to
marry one OF our most successful boot
leggers.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12
unhceded Warnings.

Unhceded WINNINGS.
The burglars stealthy tread
We do not hear.
The chicken thief we dread,
AS he draws near.
A faithful friends remarks
Will find us mute.
The Honest Watch Dog banks
We throw a boot
"Old Satan" said Uncle Eben, gifts
de blame fob heap o. trouble dat us
humans stahts strickly on our own &C
count"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

He who gains most from a CONVEX
sstion." said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town. lis not the voluble speaker, but
the patient listener"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

THEODORE W. MOVES. +. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

AsHIN TON, d. C.
FRIDAY ... October IL. 1928
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

@. Is it true that person has to
get license to learn to fiy?-D. A. N.
A. The law prohibits the flying Of
licensed aircraft by any one but Ii
censed pilots: consequently. it is neces-
sary that all students have in their
possession either letter of authority
or a license issued by the Department
Of Commerce before any instruction
can be received By students in licensed
aircraft, whether such instruction be
dual or solo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-12

@. Which State was first in reduir-
ing mental and road tests for an auto
mobile drivers license? IN. PI
A. AS far as data are available. New
York was the first State to make these
renlIirernepts
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Hollywood firms claim it is eco- nomical; and it certainly is, for the nroducers. So far as the theater owners are concerned, they get a nice batch of films to ahow. some times in the ratio of one good one to four poor ones. They pay for all, regardless of whether they only show the poor one, That at least is the intent of the block system.
 Meanwhile a committee Of the Senate has been holding hearings on the Brookhart bill to make block booking unlawful. This is the most serious threat of all to the Holly wood impresarios. If the bill should become a law 1t would be much more effective than any order f&om the Federal Trade Commission. The Senate committee has not been go- ing at the matter through sudden determination to do something about block booking, however, the inquiry having lasted since 1923, This IS 9 period of five years. In another five wears a law ought to be passed about if, Meantime many block of films will go to the consumers.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
The Habitual Criminal.

Judge: Whats this prisoner charged with, Officer?"
 Policeman: He murdered an old lady. Your Honor" Judge: He ought to be ashamed of himself! Prisoner at the bar, is this the first old lady you've mur- dered ?"
 Prisoner: "Yes, sir I've never murdered anyone before."
 Judge: Not anyone? Dear dear. Then, as this IS your first offense' I'll let you off with a severe repri- mand-a very severe reprimand' mind you. Naughty man to kill nice old lady. Nasty. vulgar man. Shame. So there! Next easel" Policeman: This man drove right by red traffic signal, Your Hon. or.'
 Judge: ''Hmmm! Have you ever been in trouble before?" Second Prisoner: "Well-er-l walked out of a restaurant without
 paying once, but I didn't do it or purp--"
 Judge: And before that?" Second Prisoner: T got caught
 picking a flower in the park | Judge: Then I sentence you tc ! the prison for life and may Heaver ! have mercy on my poor soul" 1 Mrs. Otto E. Fuentes
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
HARTFORD BOAT LINE

The boat line between Hartford and New York is operated by the New Haven railroad, and the line loses money. In a year or so, if the line doesn't pick up, the railroad mana cement will discontinue it, is the word in Hartford.
 When a boat line cannot compete with freight trains or trucks some thing is wrong, The trouble with the boat line is the rates are too high.
 The railroad management is said to be averse to reducing the boat line rates 10 q competitive basis. IL apparently doesn't care enough about the boat line to be worried over it's fate.
 There is no reason why prosper ous boat line could not be operated between Hartford and New York. But to compete with land traffic the rates must be at a minimum. The railroad has never desired the boat line to compete seriously with its freight trains; that's why it bought the line. Now trucks have been de- yeloped and both the railroad and the boat line-two high services are feeling their competition.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
THE BLOCK BOOKING; NRANGLE

Although the Federal Trade Com tjces. its authority frequently is questioned. and there are times when aggrieved parties point blank r"fus" to abide by the orders of the commission. At such times the com = mission becomes mere ornament If the government.
 The commission last July issued an order that the Paramount Fa- nous Players-L Lasky corporation. producers ol moving pictures, should cease block booking. The Hollywood firm opposed the order. Subsequent- ly Il 'fIIu trade conlereuce" was held. and a revised practice was set up. Tn" Federal Trade Comrnis- sion. elimpsin. this revised method. refused 10 concur, holding that there wa> no substantial difference between lt and the block booking system.
 The moving pIctur" people. that is, the part dominated by the so- called trust. cannot sec anything but block booking. whereby films are distributed in blocks regardless of the value Of many of the film dramas included in such blocks. The
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
PUBLIC WORKS PROBE

The first open hearing of the board of public works probers last night seems to have been a success. Rarely have there been so many politicians and civic servants gath cred in one room. It is to be hoped that the evidence was all that the most fastidious could demand.
 The board of public works and its operations have been the sore points i'll the civic government this year The investigation, designed to get at the bottom of charges and counter charges, has been long overdue. A first class housecleaning in this de- partment of city activities is neces- sary. Ever so often there are good shows in the city hall; the public works probe should be one of them.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and continued cold tonight; Friday cloudy with slowly rising temperature. followed by rain in ex- treme south and snow or rain in north and central portions; moder- ate northwest shifting to east and northeast winds, increasing Friday
 Conditions: The Lake disturb ance moved rapidly eastward to the north Atlantic coast yesterday and an area of high pressure now over spreads the country east of the Mis- sissippi river. The western disturb ance has advanced its principal cen- ter to western Iowa. Shows occurred yesterday afternoon and early last night in the north Allan tic states and the lower Lake region and rains prevail this morning in the plains states south of Nebraska Temperatures are higher in the plains states and lower in the Lake region, Ohio valley and the Cana dian northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness and warmer.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

of fancy litigations before the |. s. Supreme court.
 Violent upturns recently in the stock of at least one of the old eX- press companies, which is included in the merged concern we now have would indicate that some individuals expect the express business to gain from acquisition by the railroads But this is a free country. and in this matter one mans opinion is as good as another. AS the railroads at- tend to the transportation the lay man will lean to the opinion that in any final showdown they have the edge on any argument with the ex- press business.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
DEMOCRATIC HUMoR

The Democratic party in Con- necticut must have its humor. Tht Manchester Herald the other day stressed one of the party's foibles in this state and commented that "the worse the Demo ocrats get licked in any Connecticut town the more delegates the town Is entitled to in the party's state convention"
 This Is actually a fact. A town with a dozen Democratic voters ard thousand Republicans gets prac- ticaliy the same representation in the state convention as the town with a thousand Democrats and ten Republicans. The fact that there are also two delegates for each legis- lative representative makes the only difference.
 The Democrats in the state suffer ed severe drubbing in Connecticut four years ago: but the net result is that at the forthcoming Demo- cratic state convention there will be 34 more members than in the last one.
 The representation at the state convention is based on the total vote in each town, regardless of whether the vote was Republican or Demo- cratic. This makes It certainty that every state convention will be q large body Should there be ho, election this year. getting out 9o per cent of the voters inst cad of 5f per cent, and for some reason the Republicans should gohble up all the additional voters, the Democratic state convention in 1892 will be about 40 per cent larger than to- day. 1T the party in the state werf all but wiped out, virtually every Democrat would be q delegate tt the party convention.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Police Trying to Solve
 Smith Girl Mystery

Cambridge. Mass, March (CF' Authorities today were attempting to fathom one Of the mysteries sur rounding Michael Buinickas, textile worker, who is in Middlesex county jail awaiting grand jury action on q charge of using the mails to defra ud.
 Buinickas, whom detectives sus- pect of being connected with the dis appearance of Frances St. John Smith, Smith College freshman, has refused consistently to tell why he hired a post office box at North hampton under an assumed name three days before the girl vanished.
 The textile worker was arrested when lie removed a package from the box, supposed 10 contain s5o.ooo ransom for the return of the smith College freshman.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

number of pounds during week Her daily record for . week was 143.s pounds.
 c. What was the first organized temperance movement in the United States?
 4. The first on record was an organization composed of more than 200 farmers in Litchf1eld County Connecticut. in 17s9. This society organized as ''an association to dis courage the use of spirituous liquors. The year 1926 marked the beginning of the period of the or ganized temperance effort of a gen. eral character in the United States. Prior to 1926 numerous local so- cieties and one or two state or ganizations had played their part in the progress of the. temperance two attempts to inaugurate temper ance movements of more than a local or state significance but none were successful until the organiza- tion of the American Temperance society, later known as the Ameri- can Society for the Promotion of Temperance. which was born at Boston, Massachusetts, February IS. 1926.
 O. How should one address a letter to a very small boy?
 4. Master John Doe.
 Q. Where were the desert scenes of the picture Beau Geste" filmed?
 4. In Barren Valley on the Great American Desert in southwestern Arizona near the Mexican border. The huge sand dunes are natural formations-the only ones in any way duplicating those of the sahara.
 c. What is the meaning Of the name Murphy?
 A. Sea Warrior" Urish>.
 O. Were the "fasces" on the United States dime put on because they were part of the emblem used by Mussolni and the Fascists in
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
RAILROADS AND EXPRESS

In this dge of nergerltls II IS amazing to discover that in one ln- stance at least there is movement on foot 10 de-merger an institution of considera ble importance. This ,.af,rs to the express business. Dur ing the war the various express companies were merged. and instead of the Adams the "Wells-Fargo, v the "American' and similar names that grew up with the country, We had one nationwide American Rail way Express company" Now, if the railroads can have their way, they rill take over the express busn"sS on their lines and operate it pretty much like they operate the baggage cars.
 The contracts Of the American Hallway express with the railroad expire next February, and one is stimulated 70 speculate why the rail- roads are not desirous CT renewing it. The committee which has been formed to study the situation with a view to having the railroads take over the express business reports that the carriers over which 70 per cent Of the express business is done are favorable 10 taking over that branch Of the business. or forming a new express company under their own supervision and operation.
 The express business, as everyone knows. has had a serious 'olnp"b- lion develop in the governments parcel post. Vt th. express system has certain characteristics not com pl.tely taken over by the govern ment nsttu'ion. The express busl- ness is not what it once was. and the wartime merger, probably good in itself. has had 10 buck a con- stantly expanding parcel post busi- ness.
 The same trains which carry "X- press also carry parcel post. The contracts between the express conl- pany and the railroads is exceeding ly involved and has never been sub iected to court analysis II provides that if not renewed next F"bruary the railroads may purchase the eN- press company's property al cost less appreciation. It is more than likely that before the railroads wanting control Of the express business actu- ally get control there wilI hs a deal
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Iou 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 stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- 1 dential.-Editor. c. What was the maiden name of the mother of President Me l Kinley?
 4. Nancy Allison. Q. What is the home address of i Madame Schumann-H Heink?
 A. 500 Orange avenue, Coronado, California.
 .. What did it cost 10 produce the motion picture The Patent Leather Kid?
 A. ssoO,0o0. c. Are "dance" and "fiancee" pronounced alike? A. Yes. .. What is the meaning of the word Leviathan? A. The Leviathan of the Scrip lures was a. large aquatic or other wise unidentified animal. In modern usage it could be anything that is huge and colossal, as ship of un- usual size.
 Q. How far is it from New York to Havre France? 4. 3,676 miles. c. How can victory button be obtained by one who has lost his? A. They can be bought from Bailey. Banks and Riddle. 121S 1 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. by sending a copy (not originaD of honorable discharge papers with the application. c. How old is Ramon Noyarro? 4. He was born February 6. 1899. .. When was the motion picture Ben Hur completed and when and where first shown? A. It was completed fin 1925 after three years of production. It was shown in New York in Decem- Der 1925 and in Boston a few weeks later
 '. Where can find o. Henry S story The Last Leaf"?
 A. It appears in the volume en- titled "The Trimmed Lamp.
 ,. How many 33d Degree Masons are there in the United States?
 A. The 33d degree in Free masonry is an honorary degree con- ferred by a Grand Jurisdiction for some great good done Masonry. There are about 5000 33d degree Masons in the United States. Q. Where and when was Christy Mathewson, the ball player, buried ? To what religious denomination did { he belong"
 A. He was buried at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. October 10, 1925. He was Presbyterian. Q, What COW holds the milk record?
 4. According to records In the United States Department of Agri- culture, Sergis Pieterte Prospect holds the record for the greatest number of pounds of milk produced during q year. She produced 37.3S1 pounds. May Echo Sylvia holds the record for the ereatest
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Shes old enough to be called Miss if she no longer prefers sit ting on the floor to put on her stockings.
 There's nothing new. Read Men cken and you're read Braun; read Braun and you've read Noltaire.
 Some quack offers to cure liquor heads by administering gold. The lack of gold is curing lot of them.
 "The boobs are hostile 10 new ideas?' Is that so? Just show Us an idea that's new, please.
 A New Orleans judge says liquor smell coming from house isn't eyi- dence. But it is 10 a man in search Of q drink.
 Correct this sentence. The only thing that keeps me from having my teeth fixed.' said he. ''is lack o1 time"
 Copyright 1928, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Mass. Men Hurt in Auto
 Crash in New Haven

New Haven. March P-Wilbur F.. Davis. of Holyokc. Mass. and Whiting A. Briggs. Of West Spring field, escaped with superficial injur ies only this morning when their se- dan crashed into q trolley pole in Whitneyville, Hamden. Against this same pole piece of fire apparatus crashed in December and Edward Meegan. T fireman. was killed. and against this same pole some time since another man was killed.
 Davis was held in $500 bonds for a hearing oD q charge of reckless driving.
 The pole is on .; curve in the highway and fast driven vehicles frequently hit it.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
FAILS TO SPEAK

Taunton. Mass, March $ (CP)- This is news.
 "Bossy' Gillis, who has let the world know he is mayor of New buryport, came here last night to speak as an attraction at an anna teur boxing show, but did not utter a word.
 When the time arrived for him to speak, he was informed that ruling of the state boxing commission pro- kihited speaking on such occasions.
 "Bossy' merely arose, and bowed and was both Cheered and ieered.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Yours till the bed sprea ds!
 The Differl,nCe!

Do you know what's the differ ence between a Congressional ac, and a vaudeville act?"
 Both of them are forgotten as soon as they are passed That's their similarity. Blu, what's their difference?"
 That's what I'd like to know Whats the difference!"
 The difference is in the joker The joker in a vaudeville wants the public to see him, but they don't want the public 10 See the joker in an act of Congress-"
 Il. c. McCray Copyright. 1928, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
Horses! HOrse.

Horses! Horses: The stuffed horse in the Ford Museum of Transportation was talk ing to the First Automobile, a spec imen that stood near him. The automobile has caused a great increase in crime of many kinds" said the horse. "In my day these crimes that are now aided by automobiles were very rare. You've got to give me credit
 "Yes," said the old automobile. "and you must give me credit for abolishing a certain type of criminal that you created"
 What's that?"
 Horse thieves!" replied the anto- mobile.
 --C. L. Edson
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

The political bosses are sala not .o like Hoover because they lear he will not play marbles with theil' II ,bis thing keeps up the country yet may ret a president who IS not pe- holden 10 the invisible government.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Observations On He Weuther

Washington. March S.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair ness with slowly rising temperature. followed by rain in south and rain or snow in north portion Friday at- ternoon Or night: diminishing north west winds shifting to east or south l-aSt.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

The rigor. Of winter are ap0u' ,vsr in Kentucky, and there ale sign. of spring on every hand ,,;s,atch noted that a man m that state had pawned his oSercoat 'o buv a marriage license.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Whenever there is nobody left on whom to tack political boom somebody thinks Of Charles l.. Hughes,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Secretary of Labor Davis has done a good turn for party politics. Em- ployment and business generallS IS now definitely on the upgrade, ne announces.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

one of the peculiar symptoms ol ,ba.e days i. that when 8 jazz or ahestra begins playing a oluee avervbodv begins to feel happy 'h- stead Of blue.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

The number of persons killed or injured while having the right or way at least equals those who were on the wrong side Of the road.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Rone:. l:

4. Fasces have been used by many people for centuries as an emblem of power long before Mus- solini's birth. It was put on the dime because the artist deemed the symbol of artistic merit.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Some dentists have told us that women have more courage than men But then, their teeth may hoI hang on so tightly.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

Perhaps it Is useless and triVla' thought: Does a General Motors sc- .cnrity owner ever ride in a Ford?