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Evening star., 1928-06-20

mean? DO you think----?'
Markham had jerked himself for
ward
you left the French doors shut when
you went ouG?"
"Yes-of course" she answered. II
rarely open chem in Winter
And were they locked?"
I'm not sure, but / think so. They
must have been locked--though how
could any one have got in unless I'd
| forgotten to turn the key?"
| Heath had risen and stood listening to
| the girls story with grim bewilderment.
Probably the bird with those ga
| loShes again." he mumbled "I'll get
| Jerym himself up here this time
Markham nodded and turned back to
| Ada,
'"The3k you &C: telling us, Miss
| Greene. Suppose you go to some other
! room and wait for us. We want your
room left just as you found it until
| we've had time to examine it,"
! I'll go to the kitchen and stay with
/ cook. Ii don't want to be alone. .
/ And with a catch of her breath she
| left us
Where's Doctor Won Blon now?"
| Markham asked Sproot.
| With Mrs. Greene, sir"
Tell him we're here and would like
! TO see him at once"
| The butler bowed and went out.
/ Vance was pacing up and down, his
| eyes almost closed.
! 1T grows nadder every minute" he
said. 1T was insane enough without
those foot-tracks and that open door.
| There's something devilish going on
here Markham There's demonoloov
and witchcraft afoot, or something
strangely close TO it,
Before Markham could rebuke him
| Won Blon entered His usual Suavity
| had disappeared. He bowed ierkily
without speaking. and Smoothed his
moustache nervously with an unsteady
! hand
I -
! Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
COOLIDGE PLANS
FOR QUIET time
Resting Up Today Before To.
morroW's Trip

Superior. Wis, Aug. % IF, -
President Coolidge planned to sand
Wlch in quiet day of pleasure and
rest today between yesterdays trip
to the Apostle Islands in Lake SUI
perlor and tomorrow's journey to
Lewis. Wis.
Although enjoying hugely the
trips away from Cedar Island lodge.
which lately they have been taking
with frequency. Mr.. and Mrs. Cool
ldge looked forward to taste of
the undisturbed tranquility and soil
tude which characterized, almost
with no interruption, the first two
months of their stay here.
The chief executive was heard to
repeat today expressions of appre-
citation of yesterdays outing. He
and Mrs. Coolidge returned home for
late dinner after dark last night.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

following a two and one half hours
drive from Bayfield,. opposite the
Apostle Islands on the mainland,
where they landed from the yacht on
which they had cruised the Archi-
pelago.
While this drive was in progress
Governor Alfred E. Smith was de-
livering his speech OF acceptance Of
the democratic nomination for presi-
dent at Albany.
Fishing is the chief purpose of Mr..
Coolidge's journey to Lewis tomor-
row. The trout Astounding in the
stream which crosses Charles E.
Lewis, 1900 acre estate are almost
as famous hereabou as the Brule
trout Mr.. Lewis. who resides in
Minnea polls and is regarded one OF
the foremost brokers of the north
west, is believed to be one of the
persons most suited to give the chief
executive an expert picture OF BUSH
ness and political and reactions in
the northwestern states
President Coolidge will leave Su.
perior tomorrow in the late mon
ing and reach his destination about
so miles from here, in the early
afternoon. He is planning to leave
Lewis shortly after luncheon Satur-
day for the return trip,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
SMITH ON POWER

One OF the significant parts Of
Governor Smiths acceptance speech
was his reference to public utilities,
water power, public utility propa-
ganda, public ownership, and conser-
walton of natural resources, with
special reference TO Boulder Dam
preferred to in the Colorado river
part of his specch) and to Muscle
Shoals
Governor Smith went at this ques-
ton with characteristic energy for
two reasons: He has had somewhat
similar questions before him as gov
crnor of New York. and because
to discuss them at length.
Smith has Jet his attitude be in no
doubt, and for this there should be
thanks. He is likely to smoke out
the Republicans on an issue they
evidently prefer to avoid If possible.
"These sources of water power
must remain forever under public
ownership and control" he boldly
and defiantly declares. And n. means
all OF the nations resources of
power not insignificant ones
here and there. The govern
meut-fpderal state or the authority
r, presenting Joint states-must con-
troll the switch that turns on or off
the mower so greedily sought by
certain private groups without the
least regard for the public good
These are words that will appeal
strongly to liberal minds who have
been noting spread public utiIj-
~ propaganda in the schools. col
l.g.s and almost everywhere with
increasing alarm The Development
Of the great remaining power re-
sources owned by the government Is
one Of thu most important issues be
for the people II IL = problem still
ing the next administration will help
or hinder generations Of Americans.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
TIKI, ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
OF GOVERNOR SMITH

The Honorable Alfred Emanuel
Smith. in his acceptance speech. de-
voted as much space to enunciating
his plan Of procedure to help the
farmers as he did to a scheme to
lessen the weight of prohibition.
That perhaps indicates several
things. two of them being that his
views regarding prohibition were al
ready fairly we'll known. while his
graphing with the agricultural
problem constituted a com parativcly
recent accession to the candidates
political repertory Between the
nnes one sees the belief by the
Democrats that the appeal TO the
farm vote is worth while. that there
is fighting chance to obtain some
Of It in the far western spaces.
The governors farm plan mostly
interests the west. however: We In
the east naturally give more weight
to his prohibition views.
Governor Smith. in his review of
prohibition. frankly leans toward the
Canadian system of regulation and
he spc officially mentions this system
as one worth following. But he leaves
no room for wrong conce ptlon
about presidential power to bring
about modification in the dry Law,
The Constitution gives the President
authority only to recommend
such measures as he deems pieces
sary and eSpadien'." Under this
Constitutional guaranty he promises.
if elected, 10 make his recommends
lion about prohibition. TT will then
be for the people and the representa-
tives IN the national and state legis-
lstur.s 70 determine whether these
changes shah he ma de That sounds
fair: and II leads one to the corclu
sion that If the majority of con-
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

state is 114e3,ooo; and for New
York City s,970,S00.
Q. Is intelligence the same as
knowledge?
A. Intelligence is the quality, ex-
ercise or product of active intellect:
capacity to know or understand.
knowledge is q result or product of
knowing: that which is known.
Q. Where is the largest Bible
publishing house in the U. 81
A. The American Bible Society
at Aston Place. New York City.
q. Can you give me the words of
that proverb that begins He who
knows and knows not that he knows
is asleep?
A. 1t is a Chinese proverb and
reads as follows: He who knows
and knows not that he knows is
asleep. Awaken him. He who
knows not and knows that he
knows not is simple Teach him.
He who knows not and knows not
he knows not is fool. Shun him.
He who knows and knows he knows
is wise. Follow him unto the end"
Q, How much exemption is al
lowed in duty to residents of the
United States on goods purchased
abroad
A. Residents of the U. 3. re-
turning from a foreign country are
allowed to bring in 500 worth of
goods purchased abroad free of
duty
@ On what day will Easter Sun
day fall in 1922
A. March 81.
Q. What is the accurate shoot
ing range of a,22 cal,her rife?
A. approximately 200 yards.
Q Is it correct to pronounce the
IT. in ofteno
A. No. The word is pronounced
often.
Q. What is the average amount
OF nicotine contained in tobacco?
A. The amount varies from 2 to
3 per cent, the coarser kinds con-
tanning the larger quantity, while
the best Havana cigars seldom con-
tain more than per cent and often
less, Turkish tobacco contains
scarcely any
Q, What Is the address Of the
Socialist National committee
A. 1858 West Washington Boule-
ward, Chicago. Illinois.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
TONY THE BOOTBLACk
On Beauty parlOrs

Marlouche. datsa my wife, sheesa
say to me she wanna go an have-a
her face lifted upstairs.
l say Whatsa mat from you eesa
da face falla downstairs? Sheesa
ITALIA me her whole neck ees fulla
da chlns an looksa like she, sd
weara buncha banan wrapt round
her neck. laugh-a at her an
sheesa say dat Mussoleen datsa da
keen, queen, jack an ALA da face
cards Ola my Sunny Eetly he say
'Da rolling chin gathers no muscle"
or sometceng like a dat.
! know my Mariouche sheesa got
Get looks Ikea sheesa playa da
accordion.
aska her how much heesa gone
cost an shecsa say five dolls. Len
| laugh some more and say | leefta
her face litla bit fora noting. She
getsa mad an say eef ! do-a dat
daresa gone-a be lotsa men wSI
black ties gone-a lifta my whole
body an Get wont halter be lifted
second time only In case Tina lay
ing onna insurance poleecy.
She say sheesa wanna max her.
self BEAUTIFUL Ikea da Rose, da..sa
my litla gal. ITALIA her datsa da
beeg job. | say eef shecsa gone-a
have her face feexed up da keeds
heesa not gone-a know her. She
say, too, she wanna get a sh,m-
poodle anna a Marcelline wave.
Sheesa gone craze wecda da heat.
Nexta teeng l know sheesa wanna
get her-a nails manacled. Weed-a
her beeg hands. da gal lima da barb
shop teenk when-a sheesa holdin
them dat sheesa saw off her butt
end OLA da ham.
She say sheesa gone use-a da lip
stick to malle-a da lips red. hut cef
she getaa too much-a flap ! gone a
uSe-a steek to maIi-a some place
else red. Eef my Mariouche needsa
fiNin' up. | gone-a call in couple
laborers an we gonna do-a da job
right.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Whether "Bossy" ellis, bad boy
mayor Of Neuburyport, Mass, actu-
ally pays his fine of $1,l4O and
serves $50 days in Jail is still TO be
determined after his appeal to q
higher court il heard Though the
little doubt that this most amazing
OF mayors has earned at least some
thing Of this nature.
A mayor who deliberately defies
the law Of his own city is not fit to
be chief executive.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
Is Years Ago Today

The school board has announced
that W. Z, Akers of Holyoke has
been engaged as the new principal
of the High school.
The race between the Shamrock
and Reliance was called off today
after the boats had drifted for hours
without making much Roadway.
The common council took a stand
againt ramshackle buildings in the
fire district last night when it voted
down a petition for wooden addi
ton to a Church street building.
The Tabs ran into difficulty in
their parade in Hartford yesterday
as the canes they had ordered turn
ed out to have red handles instead
OF green. They tried to paint them,
but it didn't work. Finally they
solved the problem by covering the
British color with green paper. bunt-
ing or ribbon. Koran and O'Brien
were the New Britain battery in a
game in which Middletown was de-
feated by 5-3 The local women S
drill team took second place.
Tho water commissioners are dis
-usted with the printing Of he city
report. There are many errors in
the type. and several whole pages
have been omitted.
Residents of East Berlin are
threatening to demand new school
al the coming town meeting in Ber-
lin
Snp'. of Wires Geor,e Cooley has
been IN communlct ton with the
Gam"nell Fire Alarm Telegraph Go.
in regard TO the examination Of the
fire alarm system in the fsa r,ist
h11rch in thi; city Ivy a company
representative. Mr.. Cooley says tn.
boil and apparatus have not been
oyerhanicd for - years and are III
bad need Of cleaning.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
SiFRi,NiELY SACRIFICED?

On the map the air route from
Anne erica to Europe via Greenland
and Iceland looks reasonably safe.
but there is small likelihood follow
ing the apparent fate of the Greater
Rockford flight, that it will become
a preferred airlane for oceanic
flights At its best it is only devoid of
fog and Indictment weather a small
part OF the year,
Obviously Bert Hassell and Parker
Cramer. avlators from Rockford.
Ill. chose the route for sentimental
reasons. This was the route that the
Vikings IN centuries past are sup
posed to have followed in vending
their tortuous way into unknown
seas and to the northern ATTITUDES OF
America What would be more ap-
proprlate in this century than that
modern air Vikings should follow the
same route in return trip to Stock
holm, where the saga of the Vikings
is part of the national literature?
But the plan in all proha bility has
failed. Hassell and Cran1er may yet
be alive. if perchance they landed on
some island or on the mainland of
Greenland The prcba abilities are,
however. that they met death, al
though no one will yield up hope
until their deaths are definitely
established.
II the supreme sacrifice has been
made il has been one that brought
no returns to aviation science. Has
sell could i'll afford the risk. too,
having had wife and two small
children to surport-two tots who in
all probability will never see Their
daddy again, One can we'll pause to
ask whether such a risk by father
was justified
The most important thing brought
to light by all the oceanic flights of
the past few years has been that the
risk is too great, and will remain so
until we know more about the
weather proba bilities in the northern
ATTITUDES. There is no certainty about
the science of oceanic aviation SO
are not the pilots, navigators and
machines. but the weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

You 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 ma rital
advice cannot be Civ en-. 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-
DECENTRALIZATION.
Q, Who we're the NlklnEso
A Piratical hordes or sea rovers
who ravaged the coast of ancient
Normandy
@. What is a monopoly
A An exclusive right, power or
privilege of engaging in particular
traffic or business or the resulting
absolute possession or control; a
company or combination in posses
sion of a monopoly
@ OF what schools is Column ia
University, located in New York
City. composed?
4, Columbia College Cor men) !;
Barnard College tfor women); Col
lere of Physicians and Surgeons
co-educationaD school of Law Geo
educationaD; School Of Mines. En-
gineering and Chemistry (men) /.
Teachers College Geo. educatlonaD j:
Cc11ere ~ phar Y,,ac1 Ten eduoot,nr
all: School of Architecture School
| Of Business (co- educatlonaD !:
School of Dentistry (co- education
all; and POSTGRADUATE School tco-
educationaD.
Q. Has Mae Edginton's book The
Joy Girl been filmed? If so under
what title? Who took the principal
parts and where was it filmed?
A, 1t has been filmed under its
original title and was released in
the summer of 1927. Olive Borden
was the principal player and the
supporting cast included Neil Ham
ilton. Marie Dressler. Mary Alden,
William Norris, Helen Chandler.
Jerry Miley, Frank Walsh Clarence
Elmer, Peggy Kelly and Jimmy
Granger. Jr. The exterior scenes
were filmed in Florida
Q. How large is the population
of Kobe. Japan?
A. 37S,231.
@ Was the government OF Rus
STA outside of the old Czariat regime.
ever recognized by the United
States?
A. The present soviet govern
ment Of Russia is not recognized by
the L. S. The kerensky government
which was recognized by the L. S.
has been superseded by the present
Soviet Republic. The keronsky re-
CINE lasted from July %. 1917 when
he assumed the premiership. to
November 7, 1917. when he was
driven by the Bolshevik from Pc
trograd. The fall of Alexander
Kerensky in November. 1917. auto
matically severed the diplomatic re-
lations between the United States
and Russia.
@. On What date did Labor Day
fall in 1911?
A. September 4.
@. Who held the worlds heavy
weight championship for the great
est number Of years.
A. John l.. SulliNan-from 1852
to 1892
q. What is tho political COM
plcNion of the New York Times?
A. 1t is an independent demo-
cratic newspaper.
Q. What is the present ponula-
ton of New York State and City,
A. The 1927 estimated population
(the latest available) for New York
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
Observations
On The Weather

Washington. Aug o3.-Forecast
for Southern New England: Cloudy.
continued cool tonight. Friday in
creasins cloudiness: rising tempera-
tnre except on the southeast coast:
moderate east and southeast winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Increasing cloldiness: probably
showers Friday in south portion and
late tonight or Friday in north por-
ton: not so cool tonight; warmer
in south and east portions Friday:
moderate cast shifting to southeast
and south winds
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
Yacht, Long Overdue, Is
Safe in British Port

Plymouth. Eng. Aug. % LfS-The
yacht Manage. long overdue here in
the l'astnet ocean yacht race. ar
rived at IA this morning.
The other eleven boats participant
in in the race had reached port and
considerable anxiety was felt for the
Manage. hich is an English owned
vessel.
The race. over a els mile course
from CoNeS 10 Fastnet and back to
Plymouth. vas Won by the American
schooner Nina.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
FIRE AT C0NEY ISLAND
-Four Frame Dwellings Burned and
Entire Eowcry section Is Threat
cned by Flames.

New York. Aug. o3 tP-F'ire early
today destroyed four frame buildings
in Coney Island and for time
threatened the entire Bowery or
midway section and Steeplechase
park. The hard rain that had been
falling all night prevented great
or loss tiremcn said. The blaze.
famed by a stiff wind. vas checked
at the StillNoll baths, where 200 per-
sons were sleeping. 1t started in a
j pancse rolling ball game conces-
sion, destroyed two restaurants. an
orangeade stand and The Home of
the Irish"
The damage was estimated at 500
600. Police reserves were called
out when corcessonaires in a panic.
started removing their wares from
threatened buildings.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
THE. LASH

An item in the paper from Chat
ham, Ont. the other day lent the
impression that the Canadians are
not inclined to make it easier for
wife heaters and other malefactors
who run afoul of the law which
gives Judges the privilege of supple
menting Jail term with an appli-
cation of the lash. Criminal coddlers
have a terrible time contemplating
the evils of Canadian civilization if
this thing keeps up. Ontario is so
far away that of the news items print
ed in the New England papers from
that province fully half seem to re-
fer to how some poor unfortunate
evil-doer is sentenced to try and
bear up under the cruel blows Of the
whip if he can.
Ontario seems to be well satisfied
with its system. Wife beaters espe-
cially are in such low esteem that
nobody seems to care if they get
taste of their own medicine. II they
like it they can 60 home and beat
up their wives and children some
more; but usually they don't.
To get the real slant on Canadian
lash justice one need only note that
across the Detroit river the gang and
criminal element never think of do
ing job in Ontario. There is moth
ing as dctestable to an eNil-doer as
to bear his back to strong ARMED
minion of the law. There are no
voluntary Uncle Toms in those parts.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Some state political observers hint
that the town elections of October |
will indicate whether the state Is 60
ing Smith. Not unless the voters are
merely practicing for the more I'M
portant election in November.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
The Democratic candidate is en-

The Democratic candidate is en-
titled to the thanks of all citizens
Democrats in the main will be
pleased nightly: Republicans should
be pleased because of the potential
effect Wit hin their own party in such
sections of the country where it is
the hottest issue being debated. The
attempt to pusSytoot cannot Well sue
coed after Smiths sterling contribu-
ton to the discussion,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Broadcasting station WLW of
Cincinnati ought to be well satisfied
with the attention it attracted to It,
self for following Senator Curtis
speech last week with the tune,
ITS the Boloney." Or perhaps it has
learned, end likewise has taught the
other broadca sters, that care must
low political dope.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

After reading all about how Pres
ident Coolidge is enjoying the sum-
mer Mr.. Average Citizen has about
come to the conclusion that being
President is not such hard Job after
all, especially not during the final
year of term and no reelection
desired.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

JAPANESE
BY Peter H. Markoe
Few people take such Joy in trees
As do the nimble japanese,
Their passion for arboriculture
Endurcs from, birth unto sculpture.
To them no prospect seems more
fine
Than crowded ranks Of stately pine.
With scorn a man they'll over
Wheln
Who thinks but poorly OF the elm, !;
While If he ridleules the oak
II positively makes them choke.
The peach and cherry everywhere
They foster with a mothers care:
And should their cherry-trees grow
weary
Their thoughts incline to hara-
kiri'
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
Coed Recommendations

Good RECOMMENDATIONS
Mrs. Hennesey: What makes
you think that Stewards is a good
Storer"
Mrs. Grayson: We'll they fur
nished the gowns that Mrs. Warren
got her acquittal WITH
Walter A. Schoff
Copyright. 1925, Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Hartford. Aug. % LN-The resig
nation Of Lieut. Col William Clarke.
la.nd field artillery. {. n G.. has
been accepted and he is honorably
discharged in a special order issued
by Adjutant General George NJ. Cole.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

More proof that Scotch Jokes are
success is that the Englishman al
ways disputes his hotel bill" Earlier
in life such remarks only applied to
the thrifty men in the highlands.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
Appropriate!

CAS- Reported to The Fun Shop)
Judge: prisoner, have you any
thing to say"'
Prisoner: "Assuredly. Your Hon
or. ! desire to state without re. " q
Or circumlution that the penalty
imposed should he in keeping. or as
it We're commensurate with my sta
ton in life. which has hitherto
leen one of no ,nconsiderable i'm
portance.'
Judge: well. YOU seem to have
liking for long sentences. Ten
years."
A F. D.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Briggs: You can't make a silk
purse out of a soW's ear. you know. p"
Gordon: NO. but lot of fellows
have made a purse out OF a blind
pigs ear since Prohibition"
Frances Clark.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Happy thought. Maybe the cam
paign will generate enough religion
to have some left for every day use
after it's over
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

If Tom Mix can get tax exemption
by charging his street clothes to ad-
vertising, why can't the ladies do it :?
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23
tAnd How Other Fun Shop Con-
trihutors Judged IT.
Wrong Kind OF Flies!

Convict No c7O. DE Warden
and have charge Of de files
Convict No. $50. Zine. Wild some
good files We'll he out of here in
couple O. days."
Seth Byers
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Nothing simpler than estimating
the cost of vacation Estimate all
probable and possible expenses and
them multiply by two
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

There are few village divorces, It's
easier to fight it out than to explain
to the neighbors
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

From Our Point of View it's the
Big Question:!
What We would ask each candidate
AS he for votes goes cunning
Is Have you had much fun to
date"
If not. why keep on running"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

Perhaps federal agents cant and
that 100000 worth of pre-var stuff
because it is nov disguised as $780,
900 worth.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-23

The new f1ivver may be sportier
but it isn't the sportsman the old
one was, It doesn't rattle before it
strikes.