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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Sparks Fly in Baseball As Teams Finish BunClled

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 The tight race for baseball honors this year was not entirely confined to the two major leagues, judging from the finish of other leagues. The International league pennant race for instance was not decided until the last day of the regular season, when Rochester. by virtue of q dou- ble win over Montreal nosed out Buffalo, last years champions by mere point in. percentage standing. It was Il case Of ''anybody's pennant" until the last few games. There were six teams in that league which were fairly punched together and . squirt by the fourth or fifth tenn in league standing during the last eight or ten games would have been a sure means of assuring either team the bunting.
 Throughout the year it was case of you stand them up and I'll knock them down" with Rochester and Buffalo doing most of the knocking down of other contenders.. With the exception of Jersey City and New ark. all the other teams had the honor of sharing the top wrung of the ladder during the closest race in the history of the league. The final landing of the Rochester Ponies on top met with general approval as the team. despite handicaps. played superb baseball and in the past few years was one of the toughest ag- sregations to beat. giving no end of trouble to all contenders for first place honors.
 Quite the same Nstate of affairs existed in the American association, where four teams were we'll punched throughout the season with In- dianapolis successfully finishing the season on the long end of the win ming column. Up to a short time before the closing of the season in that league it looked like any of the first four contenders. Indiana polls, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and St. Paul. The Toledo Hens. last years winners. were found digging and scratching deeper into the cellar position. Indianapolis, like Roches- ter was always fair contender. but never had the breaks and there's every reason for every Indianapolis tan to feel proud. as it Is the first time Indianapolis won the pennant 'n some IS years or more.
 And now it remains to be seen who in the two major leagues will come above the others with colors flying. Word comes from Philadel- phia that Connie Mack began build Ing extra stands. but from the looks
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
MYRTLE STREET

The improved paving along the length of Myrtle street offers a smooth alternate route to trucks and automobiles travelling east and west. But that does not seem to re- lieve the traffic on West Main street one iota. A truck from anywhere out West Main street, for instance. bound for East Main street and contiguous districts. can utilize Myrtle street and map out route with a minimum of go-and-stop sig nals to contend with: or vice versa. But do any of them do it? Maybe eeme wise driver here and there does it, but it is certain that the majority comes right down West Main street, wrestles with the freight yard lights, goes around the triangle. and eventually arrives at it's destination in five or ten minutes more time than if a less brambled route were taken.
 When Gardiner Weld was mayor he suggested that trucks use alter nate routes as much as possible so as to keep away from the congested streets. At that time Myrtle street was only partly improved. too. Now the street is improved but the alter nate route system may be said to be still in it's infancy. In five more years. perhaps. truck drivers and others may discover there really is way to avoid at least some of the blinkers when trying to squeeze through the city.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
PLAGLARJSM

Eighteen years ago a woman play wright submitted . play to . promt- nent producer. shs got it back. sev. eral years ago the producer staged a successful play with q similar plot. The woman playwright brought suit and . referee awarded hef nearly $500, ,ooO in royalties Now the New York Supreme Court is reserving decision on a motion to affirm the referees report.
 There have been many plagiarism suits in recent years. It is of course possible fer any play producer to steal a plot from play submitted to him and returned, or to have one of his staff playwrights do it for him. This isn't saying it is being done or ever has been done. It is only saying that the possibilities are there.
 But in the matter Of plots there is the possibility that many of them are somewhat similar. Almost any person who has ever submitted . plot. in story or play form. and re- ccived it back. can find similar plots on stage or screen later. if he or she waits and watches long enough.
 The plagiarism suits are having a bad effect on Hollywood. Regardless of what the authorship ads say. Hollywood producers are not con- sidering scenarios sent in by un- known persons. These are being re- turned unopened. and where 1t ts necessary to, open them to obtain en- vclopes to ascertain the addresses of scnders, a statement is inclosed with the return of the scenario that 1t has been immediately returned unread, 70 that there is no mistake about it. Furthermore. such plays are being returned under registered mail with a return card of its receipt by the oiginal sender requested. These are | filed in an index file for use if plagiarism suits bob up. It is costing the film companies an average of 34 cents per manuscript to go through with this system, 1t is an- nounced, amounting in the aggre- gate to much money each year. But it is . cheaper system than fighting 1 plagiarism suits and facing the opprobrium Of bad publicity.
 The result from the production standpoint Is c possibility of the em- ployed staff Of idea men and women and hired scenario writers failing to provide consistently good ideas. Technic is not all that is necessary. Many a great play in the past has resulted from an idea born to some- body in the sticks. Under the present Hollywood system these arc entirely shut out.
 But the Hollywood producers in- tend to worry along, and 1T they can- not get sufficient new ideas to put on the screen they can at least tap the almost ineHhaustible literature of past stage successes and great novels and stories of the past: and can make arrangements with the owners Of current copyrights.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
BRANCH LINE IMPORTANCE
More freight trains run over 1T

More freight trains run over the branch line through New Britain formerly routed over other lines. are being operated over the Waterbury branch.
 This is in the nature of a victory for the branch line and has been made possible through the laying of
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Both Parties in Week End Bid For New Britai6's Support

I
 The "big guns" of politics will be leveled on New Britain over the weekend. as both major partiea make bid for the support of g city which is additionally republi- can, but which democratic enthusi- asts claim for the democrat fold this year. while even the staunchest of republicans express concern over the outcome of the balloting on No- vember 6.
 Tonight Augustine Lonergan, war; time congressman from this district, comes to New Britain to open his campaign for election as United States senator. At the state con- vention in New Haven several weeks ago. Mir. Lonergan received the united support of New Britain'a delegation. With a field of four candidates to choose from. the 17 democrats representing this city cast their lot with Lonergan. and won. Gus" as he is familiar!y known to hundreds of New Britain ties. has always been popular here His rallies during the days of his l campaigns for congress were always attended by large numbers. That he has a strong following among the republican voters of New Brit ain. need not be argued-the fact that he was elected three times in this district is ample proof Of that As a candidate for United States senator, some years after his retire. ment from public office. and in q presidential year. his strength may change. The reception he receives tonight will be some indication oi how he is now regarded by New i Britain.
 Charles G. Morris. nominee for governor, is also on the ticket. Nor. ris comes here under slightly die- ferent conditions than does Loner. gan. He did not receive the SUD- port Of New Britain at the state con- vention in New Haven. An effort to win the local delegation from the William E. Thoms' ranks was a fiat failure. and no projected com promise could break down the !n- sistencc of the delegation on the unit vote for Thoms. In the rank and file of democracy here. Morris has considerable strength and it was freely reported and spoken during the pre-convention days that the &C.,
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

7, of things at present. the chances oi the Athletics are nil, which is g sorry state of affairs after giving such a wonderful battle against the Tanks in the last few weeks The sentiment everywhere was with the Athletics ever since their excellent showing in the west in July. but the handicap was too great to overcome, although they did overcome 1t once and remained in the first position for 3 day. The Yankees had too wide a margin in the beginning and the Athletics did exceptionally we'll. showing excellent tig...ing spirit and wonderful stamina But then, there are other years to some and the Ath- letic machine might thow its heels to the other teams next season. Political CateChism
 Puzzles School Children.
 The younger generation is taking great interest in the coming pres- idential election. It may not be particularly we'll informed on all matters, but IS violently partisan and braveiy determined to defend It's champions. The combination of en- thusiasm and lack of knowledge was shown during the past week when & third grade school teacher in a New Britain school questioned her class in an attempt to instruct them regarding the election. The Ques- tion-and- answer process went some- thing like this:
 Teacher: Who knows who AL fred Smith is?"
 Prompt response: President"
 Teacher: No. He is not president yet"
 Voice: Hes gonna be-"
 Teacher: He may be, but that is what we are holding the election for Now who knows what Alfred Smith is now?"
 Another voice: "Guv-nor."
 Teacher: That is right, and who is governor of Connecticut?"
 Still another voice: "P'oness'.'
 Teacher: No Paonessa is not gov srnor. What is he?"
 And yet another voice: Pres dent"
 At times the championship of the respective candidates stirs up more than argument. In another local school there has been much haggling of late between the partisans of Hoover and those who favor Smith and the other day mother caught her son edging out of the house with severa! juicy, over-ripe tomatoes in his hands. She asked him just what they were for and received this sur prising answer:
 "They're to throw at the Smith fellows"
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
 
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We'd FIJI All tho vaaesi Now Autumn gardens brightly glow With xinnias we're thinking. Folks If only funnias would grow, And We could pick bouquets of Jokes!
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
WORKS WORK
Remarks the Waterbury Ameri- can, a Hoover organ:

can, Hoover organ:
 If We may be permitted to say so without inviting the sus- picion in black Republican quarters that we have been sud denly converted to support of the candidacy of Governor Smith, Dr. Hubert Works com ment upon the oyer-heated elo- auence of Mrs. Mabel Willie brandt in this campaign was classic of stupidity and ineph- tude."
 Dr. Work gives us the impression he is overworked.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Example of | man kidding him. self: A lawyer feeling righteous be- cause he refuses the case of an ob- viously guilty criminal who is broke.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

The employment section of the Herald CIassifieds is well worth read inf
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
 Detailed Des<TiDtttns

Prof. of Physics: Two bodies rushing toward each other at q high rate of speed. q terrific rceling impact. cataclysmic effect upon each. and-you're not paying at tention. Miss Bradley. What am describing?"
 Helene Bradley: "A kiss."
 Anne Jaekel
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

The reason one party contains most of tho grafters is because 1t furnishes most Of the opportunity.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

If . poor vain ass loves his dog more than his wife, it's because the dog doesn't know any better than to worship him.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Our government w's designed as a system of cheeks and balancss: but when the job-holders gst their checks now. there isn't any balance.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Scene l: "Mr.. Brown, ws'll pay you any price to manage our busi' neas and avert disaster" Scene 2 Meet our MT. Brown; we made him what he is."
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Edcts sadFancies

Tragedy: She dreams of . boli knight and gets . bald plumber.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Sa,slh,ntlcr1 J,,dImcnti

Dean Sprague: Professor. you've reported on all your students except Miss Gilbreath. How about her Does she pass ?''
 Prof. Ross: "I'1l let you know Monday morning. I have date witt her tonight"
 Walter K. Harg Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 FOrbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

The Literary Digest h . gentle creature. and if it pulls q straw vote this time, We suggest that tt leave no room on the ballot for re- marks.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
, THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
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 Romans are protesting against the order forbidding them to travel without coats on street cara They feel that Caesar would not have issued such an order!
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Correct this sentence: we have two doctors" said the villager, and they never knock one another"
 Copyright 1928 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

4 child is old enough to "have
 everything explained" when It be- comes conscious of dirty finger nails.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Kisses may transmit pyorrhea but four out of Ave won't give , darn.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

In ancient mythology there was . creature half man and half goat. The animal isn't c myth now. Ask Dad.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Adams and Eyes

(As It Reached The Fun Shop) Judith: "Oh. professor. what do you think of me now that you've kissed me 2"
 Prof. Hillis: "Oh. you'll pass"
  tAnd How Other Fun Shon Con-
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Americanism: Taking your oath to tell the truth; feeling abused be- cause the lawyer persists in prying the truth out of you.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Me Opea Aindi Gendreau: Now you're . man who is capable of looking at both sides of a question" Farrar:" We'll, in . way l am, and then again in some respects l am not.'
 Mother R.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Why didn't the devil think to adorn old Job in white pants and park him near | full gutter while q car whiGzed by?
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

If all home- brew is like the kind
 we've seen, one must be very pure
 and unsophisticated to classify 1t as rum,
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
tributors Reported ID-
Invisible:

Invisible! Sylvia 80: What kind of a mark did Prof. Gardiner give you?" Naomi '31: Why. a kiss doesn't leave any mark"
 Leo Voss
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
S0s.kAl

Thin men, 1t is asserted, make most appeal to women.
 It must be the Vaccination of get ting something reduced!
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Natures laws are consistent. Squeeze q toy balloon and 1t swslls in another place. Now pAt . man on the back and watch the head swell.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

What's the use! If you speak temperately, people suspect you of having very violent private opln- ions.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Plenty Harl!

Mrs Newlywed: "I used half . dozen eggs in this cake, love" Newlywed: "Hmmm, they must have been Plymouth rocks."
 -C. H. Madill
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Sports

Facial massage with the knuckles is the latest form of beauty .reat- ment.
 This Is, of course, the secret of the loveliness of some of our pugi- lists. All the same We do not antici- pate a vogue for the cauliflower ear'
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

The Fun shops ssigEe@tton for aa Appropriate Book Jalket.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Oranu

The question is being raised whether dogs have souls, but we hope cats haven't otherwise the Hereafter will be uncomforta bly crowded with nine angels for every dead puss!
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
Classified

No one ever thought of Lady Susan as old although her sixtieth decade loonled ahead in the not very distant future"
 Passage in Novel. In fact, she wasn't really old: he was merely in the Middle Ages!
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Wouldn't 1t seem strange to have a presidential candidate who began life as a rich boy.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

Make no mistake; people believe in law enforcement. It's just the words they no longer believe In.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-29

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-29
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The Washington times., 1928-12-14
Test Shows Girls Begin
Early to Out-TaIk BOYS

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.p-The age
old adage that women do most Of
the talking apparently has more
than grain of truth Stenogra phic
tests on kindergarten children by
Claire Turner lyme, of Teachers
College, Columbia University. show
that the girls do two-thirds of the
talking in Conversations
Miss Eyre took down five 30-min-
ute conversations among Is boys
and IS. girls. All told, they spoke
some 45.575 words. The children's
parents ranged from truck drivers
TO artists Subjects talked about
most were their play at home. Lit
tie slang was used. some of the fire.
quent expressions used being "lay
OF" gee" guys" and dickens
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
BR| 0NS REVIVE
TUNNEL
PLANS

LONDON, Dec Ia N.S.).--Influ-
ential Britons are making efforts
70 revive interest in the project
OF q Channel tunnel between Eng.
land and France. which has been
SheIved since the Committee or
Imperial Defense of Great Britain
rejected the scheme four years ago.
The idea of tunnel linking the
two countries has been in mind
since the beginning of the present
century. Shortly before the world
war. the idea reached such a stage
that engineers surveyed the French
side of the projected tunnel and
commenced structural operations.
Objections to the tunnel mainly
center around the belief that it
would prove danger to either
country in time of war, since 1t
would facilitate the quick passage
OF troops from the continent of
Europe to England or vice versa.
Engineers have pointed out. how.
ever. that means could be provided
for flooding the tunnel from either
end In time of crisis.
Since the war there has been a
growing opinion in favor of the
scheme in England and frequent I
Channel storms. which interrupt T
communications with the Continent /
strengthen the arguments in its
favor.
Sir William Bull. chairman OF the /
Channel tunnel committee in the
British house of commons. which has
the support of the majority of mem.
bers OF Parliament of all Tarties. told 1
International News Service that It
is proposed to summon the commit
tee to Tepoen the question.
INTERRUPTIONS of business by (
storms in the Channel result in loss
nf great sums OF money, which
neither country can afford. Sir vii.
ham said. "The Channel tunnel
would be OF great benefit to Eng
land. France and other continental
countries.
All the technical difficulties have /
been overcome and the construction
of the tunnel Is within the region of +
practical possibility. All the money I
Is ready. France and Italy are PIE
pared to find the whole of the. capital
cost of about $3.50. 900 0OO
That would not be acceptable to
Britain, hewever We must have
control OF the tunnel. Not less than
81 per cent of the cost would have
to be borne by Great Britain, and I
the money is ready here whenever
1t II called for.
In any future war the tunnel
could be filled with gas or water 50
that it could not be used II the vop-
posite end were held by an enemy
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
Girl Saved by Spaniel
From Kidnaper's Clutch

OAKLAND, Calf. Dec. l4A
placid little spaniel trotting lazilv
along with his mistress turned into
a tornado Of an enraSed dog heres
when lxidnapers threatened Helen
Ruth Moss. s..
The girl was walking along a
highway near the edge or the city
when an automobile stopped and
d man asked her direction.
Pretending he was deaf. the mo.
torist motioned the girl closer to
the car and when she respondnd#
seized her and started dragging her
into the machine. The mar how
ever. failed to reckon with the
spaniel.
In an instant the dog was at the
mans throat and continued to bat,
tie until the grip which held Helen
was loosened and the girl was able
TO run away from the car.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
Boy Fearing Operation
Runs Away From Home

COLUMBUS. Dec. IA Philadel-
phia hoy. who ran away because he
feared an appendicitis operation.
was taken home after he had been
found in state OF collapse on the
Rordentown.Colum road at Mans
field Square.
He is Charles Williams. Is. Of
s311 Lisser Ave, Philadelphia. The
boy told police he left home to sesk
protection with an aunt in New
York when his father threatened to
have him operated upon. About
year ago, he said, his mother had
undergone an appendicitis operation
and he feared the same fate.
He explained he had no money
when he started from home and had
planned to walk the entire distance.
See CastIebeTg's Special RotOgrayuTe
Section of TOday's Washington Times
and solve your Christmas gift problems.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
Have you tasted
Bronnnl 5 Famous Old
Virginia Fruit Cake

Everyone is so delighted with them that they
giving them for Christmas What delightful sug-
gestion too-for gift of these is an odfashioned
Christmas gift that takes Of busy moderh's
precious time In one two four and six pound cakes
$125 to Sc.
Fancy California GIace Fruit, SIPS to $3.50
Christmas Goodie Gift Baskets, $3.50 to 81
Preserved Ginger, in fancy Jars,
SITS to $4.25
Crystalized Ginger, sOc to 81 box 'f'sss1s
l WoOdlO' Homemade Milk Chocolates, soc ID.
CANDIES FIRST