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Evening star., 1928-04-30

Four OF every five automobiles IN Eel
GUM this season are from America.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
THE YANKEES

The so-caled pennant race in the American League Of professional baseball clubs threatens to become a runaway for the New York Yankees. This will reduce interest in the race throughout the entire circuit. The Yankees so far have given evidence of being considerably stronger than every other team in the league and unless they later slump hadly-suf- ficient to lose the big lead they are getting in the percentage column the peculiar race is already won.
 There was much excitement in Philadelphia week ago when it was thought the Athletics had a chance to lick the Yankees and be contenders for the pennant. The ex- citement was short lived and resulted in large box office receipts.
 In order to make the American league race interesting half the Yankee players should be distributed among other teams.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
FEWER RADIO STATIONS

The Federal Radio Commission at last seems to be acting with decisive energy in the long s-discussed problem as to what to do with the oyerplus of radio stations. The board has defi- nitely announced that 16e stations will be forced to close August ] through the simple eXpedient of re- fuslng to renew their licenses.
 Many Of these stations are in the New York zone: an even large num- Der are in the middle western zone. They are small affairs, operated largely for local hearers, and the na- ture of their programs are not deemed m the public interest nor necessary for radio enjoyment.
 The board is to be commended for showing spirit in srappling with an intolerabe situation. The desire of every town to possess d radio station need not be encouraged. Nothing in recent years has dsgusted the public more than the jam Of nearly 100 radio stations on the air. all on the same wavelcngth interfering with each other.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
Women to Battle for
 Club Leadership

San Antonio, Tex, May 29 R)-A contest for leadership of the Gen- eral Federation of Women's clubs. drawn largely on the issue of | "home-woman" against a profeE- sional woman. loomed here today at the biennial convention of the or- ganization.
 Mrs. Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis. q lawyer. clerk Of the supreme court of Indiana. at pres- ent first vice president of the fed- eration and for eight years legal adviser of the organization. is the candidate of those who favor plac- ing professional woman at ths helm for at least one term.
 Advocates of a "home-woman" for president are rallying 10 the banner Of Mrs. John F, Sippel of Baltimore. Since she entered feder- alton work she has headed her own 'Focal club and acted as chairman of the resolutions committee for the federation. At present she is chair- man of finance for the general fed- eration.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
A GESTURE BY DAWES

Those who take their politics straight must have been a bit net tied over the action of Vice President Dawes in voting against adjourn ment It indicated that Dawes. though of the Coolidge administra- tion. doesn't always play marbles with the administration but has game Of his own. By voting against adjournment he gracefully yielded his influence in favor of the states which want the Boulder Dam built. gave testimony that he is in sym pathy with the McNary-Haugenites. who according to political writers would like 10 continue in session in order 10 smite the administration farm relief bill that Is said 10 be in prepa parstion. and made the front page in all the newspapers From all
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
RESCUING THE ITALIA"

Commander Byrd, an optimist regarding everything concerning aviation, thinks there is an 'even chance of rescuing the dirigible Italia. believed to be snow and ice bound somewhere in the grim Arc tic. Ii one of the princes of Arctic exploration thinks 1t inadvisable to give better odds in rescuing the Mobile airehip then citizens who are less inclined to be optimistic about such things will agree that the chances are even less. Wonders sometimes happen, however: the Arctic has been traversed without the spur of saving human life. If the Mobile expedition has sufficient food to maintain itself a reasonable time. or is able to live from the meat of Arctic animals, the location of the stranded ship may be found quite readily through the use of airplanee.
 One of the most thrilling rescues of history may be in the making. Not since the days of Stanley in the heart of Africa has there been an in- cident so touching the imagination of mankind. Livingston found San- ley in the heart of a continent; {; modern ingenuity may find Mobile and his brave men in the heart of the Arctic.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
THE TAX CUT

The biggest item of tax reduction 70 benefit the country is the reduce tion Of corporation taxes from Is 1-2 to l2 Der cent. This reduction alone will reduce taxes by s12S,45o,o0o, which is more than half the entire tax slash of s22 .495. 900.
 The railroads will be benefited considera bly by this reduction in cor poration taxes. They are among our largest corporations.
 Next i'll importance is the repeal in automobile taxes. which will yield either the public or the automobile nanufact s66.ooo, ,ooo.
 Compared with these two items the remainder of the tax reduction amounts to small change.
 Admission taxes hereafter will only affect tickets costing B or more. This means only the minority Of admission tickets will be affected by government tax, and these only in the large cities where shows are considered good enough to war rant s tickets Strange 10 say, the change in the ticket tax will cost the government only $lT,ooo. .oeo in revenue.
 Nobody knows, however. whether the present tax slash will balance the next treasury surplus. If it doesn't then there Is trouble ahead. Secrc- tary Mellon has been estimating the treasury surplus year in advance and invariably estimated it as less than il actually turned out. IL is as sumed hc will do the same this year. put Director Lord of tho Budget Bureau was quoted as saying the sur plus in 1929 would be only s14o,- o6D.oo0, as near as he could calcu- late. If hie, estimate is nearly correct trouble IS in s'ore-but that won't journey along until after the next president is elected.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
ELIMINATING DEATH TRAPS

The way to proceed is to proceed, once said sage who knew what he was talking about. Changing the rhythm a bit one can say with equal force that the way to eliminate dan- gerous grade crossings is to eliminate them.
 The mayor has made this discov- cry and the conference with the state highway commissioner relative to the elimination of the South Stanley street crossing through the construction of an underpass is a step in the right direction.
 The railroad managers tell us tpat tewer crossings would be danger ous il there were fewer fools using them. That may be satisfying eX- planation from the railroad stand point: but even a crossing should be fool proof. The unfaillng and re- liable manner ot bringing this about Is to construct an underpass or an Overpass.
 These cost money; but the invest ment is worth while.
 Let tn. mayor, now that he has gotten up steam about dangerous crossings. refuse to halt until the md desired is achieved. Let him not be deceived by intermInable con- ferences or excessive discussion. Ac- ton talks louder than words.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

of which one gets the impression, too, that Dawes is still a candidate for the nomination.
 It was situation where Dawes had to uphold his reputation for fair play Dawes is heavily interested in public utilities and the power trust is fighting the Boulder Dam pro- posal, Had Dawes voted for ad- journment he would have been charged with being permitting his own interests to govern his sena- torial actions. By voting against ad- journment he clears himself of the possibilities of this ugly charge.
 But the vote not to adjourn will not stand for long. The proba biliiy is the Senate will continue in session for only a day or two longer.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY

Coming i'll the middle ot the week. Memorial Day this year can be given over to it's original uses with q minimum ot interference by holiday erabbers. When falling at the week. end, or on a Monday, holiday chas- ing fairly swamped the true meaning of the day. Its falling on Wednesday removes the day from the temptation of making it sort of Roman holl- day.
 Yet there will be many a cltizen who will give to Memorial Day no thought other than an opportunity for holidaying for the requirement of as much of good time as the time affords.
 Memorial Day is for memorlahMng the dead, especially the dead who gave their lives in the cause Of their country. Let that be the main ob- feet,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
WATERDURY'S REPUTE

Throughout the country Water- bury has a good reputation; it is known as town where a plenitude Of Yankee products are made, from the famed Waterbury clocks to things Of brass.
 Citizens in Waterbury itself how ever, fear its reputation is suffering in another direction. It is known far and wide as 8. city where liquor runs if you know here 10 tap it; there is also more or less vice in and around the city, so it is said. Worst Of all for those who are not deeply inter ested in liquor nor even remotely in- tcrested in vice, the finances of the city are built on sand. The better class of citizens seem to think that if nothing is done about the liquor and the vice at least something should eventuate about the financial situation. as that touches everyone's pockctbook
 Several years ago the newspapers of Waterbury were much incensed over the Ripper act by the Legisfa- ture which sought to put the finan- cial condition in Bridgeport to rights Now Waterbury is as bad off as Bridgeport was and there is q possibility of the same kind of legis- iation at the next legislature. Water bury does not like the prospect and is not at all sure that it wants it. The city has gone so far. however through the medium of a mass meet ing-as to call on the services of the state tax department. That is a step in the right direction. Maybe, be- fore the Legislature meets, the lean- ing financial tower in Waterbury can 1 be strengthened and ripper treat ment avoided.
 , If, however, the Legislature final ly rips things up in Waterbury opinion throughout the state is not going 10 be aroused as was the case regarding Bridgeport. The consen- sus seems to be that Waterbury has had a plenitude of opportunity to straighten out its affairs and if it fails to do so what is coming to it is it's well earned punishment.
 Lastly. there is talk in Waterbury about the benefits Of having a city
 manager. If not, why not? No city
 run by city manager has found it.
 self in the financial slough of Water
 bury.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
Observations On The Weather

Washington, May 2a.-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy. followed by showers beginning late tonight or Wednesday. Little change in temperature; gentle to moderate shifting winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Probably occasional showers tonight and Wednesday,; little change in temperature; gentle 10 moderate shifting winds.
 Conditions: Local showers have occurred during the past 24 hours in nearly all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Many places re- ported thunder storms. Cloudy and showery weather prevails this morn ing from Texas northeastward tC New York. The temperature is rising slowly in the central and western sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with slowly rising temperature.
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
25 Tears Ago To-day

The committee, on supplies which has been deliberating in feeble way re garding the printing of 1000 cop ies of a city publication today an- nounced triumphantly that it had done something. The contract has been awarded to Case. Lockwood & Brainard of Hartford, which entered 8 bid far beneath those of local firms. City Clerk Thomson. who is required to be present at all such meetings, said today that the com mittee had closed the door between his office and that Of the mayor. where it met. therefore he WAS not present. Howard M steels, the chairman, when asked why the city clerk was not present, said he was and offered 10 prove it.
 An interscholastic meet will be held at Wesleyan on Saturday. The following schools have entered: Hartford. Meriden. New Britain. Westminster Holyoke, Springfield. Westfield. Mass, and Mount Yer. non, N. Y.
 The All Star Carnival and Midway Co. will open at the Electric field on Decoration Day S,d. continue for q week.
 The barn of ex-Councilman John O'Brien on North street was discov- cred on fire a few minutes after midnight last night and an alarm was sent in from Box Il. Bales Of hay in the upper part were burned with loss of about $.00. It is supposed that someone crept into the barn to sleep, and set the hay afire accidentally while smoking or lighting matches in a search for | soft spot in the hay.
 Lake Compounce will be opened Saturday, when the American band Of this city will give two concerts.
 Meetings Of city committee are being held secretly in Holmes < Hoffman's hall, and the members sneak in and out in the darkness,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

city administration, few will gain say token of praise for the man. ner in which the mayor has followed up recommendations in his inaugural message.
 Nayoral message too frequently are merely interesting documents which indicate a thorough study of civic affairs. recommendations ire quently are made and rarely carried out. This has become quite the cus- tom, like that of putting blanks into political platforms and then forget ting all about them.
 Mayor Paonessa's message Of this year, delivered less than a month ago promises to be an exception to the rule that has held for years; for this all can be grateful.
 So far the following "recon- mendations' have resulted in action:
 A reform in property valuations on a downward scale was discussed in the message. Since then Thomas Linder has made known 8 willing. ness to cooperate. A check-up of all property is soon to begin.
 Elimination of two grade crossings was discussed at South street the so-called Stanley street crossing) and at Newington avenue. The mayor since that time has taken the first step in that direction by enlisting the support of the state highway com- missioner.
 Here is evidence that mayoralty messages actually can be worth more than the space they occupy in print.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
OUR HIGHBROW ADVERTISERS
 Considered by NJ. L. Garrett

Struck by the fondness of some manufacturing firms for classical and literary illusions and their grow ing habit of coupling the names of historic celebrities with the goods they advertise. I append few sug- gestions for their benefit:
 Helen Of Troy Was this the face that launched a
 thousand ships And burnt the topless towers of
 llium""
 Too much blood was shed for Helen.
 You can make sure that none of yours will be spillcd.if you will get a Troy Safety Razor.
 Ave, Roma ImmortaIis! To Pig Breeders, Poultry Keepers,
 and Gardeners: Rome was not built in a day, but you can put up one of our portable sites in couple of hours. Caesars wife was above suspi- cion. In this respect she resembles
 
 Ask for Caesars Wife and refuse all substitutes.
 La Pia
 The poet Dante met this lady in Purgatory.
 You will meet her on the label attached to every garment of our Pia Woven Underwear.
 Warm, but not too warm.
 "Stolt COrtez" Cortez was stout, according to the poet Keats.
 A course of our CorteZ Figure Reducer will enable you to acquire the 1.-the grace of a boy in his teens Keep the coupons given away with each bottle. One hundred and fifty will entitle you to receive copy ol Keats poems free,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
l.. S. LINES "IOR SALE"

Scarcely is the ink dry on the Jones White shipping bill than | story bobs up that the L. $. Ship ping Board will rush the sale of the United States Lines and the Amer. ican Merchant Line.
 This summary disposal will in- clude the sale of the Leyiathan. the pride of the American merchant fleet.
 The ship sale program is described as striking in its suddenness;" that it is challenge" to private ship ping interests. who all along have been saying that if the government got out of the shipping business they would not hesitate to take over the government vessels. If the story Of threatened sale is correct the private shipping firms will get their chance to own all the ships the gov ernment flow operates and in a ridiculousiy short time.
 Nothing is being said. however. as 10 the price that the private interests will be expected to pay for the ships The general price at which ships have been disposed of by the gov ornment in the past has been one fifth Of their value.
 Such figures should make it easy for the shipping companies to relieve the government of further worry about operating ships.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

mean:
 A. It is . term to indicate the approximate determination of the position Of weasel or airplane. by taking into consideration the follow ing factors: The known starting point. the compass direction. the average speed. the duration of time and the factors that modify direc- tion and speed by reason of head. cross or following winds: taking these various facts and estimates. the reckoner estimates as nearly as may be what his resulting position on or over the earth may be at the end of certain elapsed time.
 c. How old is Ramon Noyarro, the motion picture star: h he married?
 A. He is twenty-nine years old. He is not married.
 Q. How do the Indians remove the hair on their faces?
 A. The beardless condition of Indians is a racial characteristic; ; they do nothing to destroy the beard.
 c. What is the value of . United States nickel five cent piece dated 1861?
 A. 5 to e5 cents.
 c. Is Eugene O'Brlen still on the stage? What is his address?
 A. He is now playing in vaude- Nille He may be addressed at the Players Club, 16 Grammercy Park, New York city.
 Q. On what date did Easter Sunday fall fifteen years ago?
 A. Easter Sunday fell on March o3 in the year 1913.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
TROLLEY EARNINGS

In telling the state that its earn ings dropped S2.0o0 a day since January the Connecticut company gives additional evidence that the trolley business has become one of profit a few months of the year only. It was a mild winter, walking and automobile driving was not interfer- ed with to great extent so that the trolley company made a poor record. Its worst competitor is the weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

hide behind trees until sure they are not observed, and act generally in a suspicious manner. Last night the Herald reporter was standing near the door when head was stuck out and the owner shouted. "Wheels." "Bughouse!" replied guard at the corner, and the ecommittee filed stealthily out.
 Councilmen F. N. Humphrey. W. F. Slossberg and J. NJ. Halioran have been appointed by the mayor to form a committee on street sprink- ling. They will look into the ad- visibility of this city's sprinkling its streets.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

IOu C2n EeL III AuSWeI tO Auy question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1S2: New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can sx- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters arc con. ddential.-Editor.
 c. If a marine is with the United States forces in Nicaragua at the time his enlistment expires will that prevent him from getting his dis charge?
 A. He will be brought back to the United States for discharge at the time his enlistment expires, pro- vided he does not re-enliSt. The fact that he is in active service in Nicaragua will not keep him from getting his discharge on time. c. Is Commander Byrd an officer of the Navy Air force? A. He is retired officer of the United States navy. Q. What is the best way to clean bronze ornaments' A. Use q paste made of pow dered chicory and water. Spread the paste over the bronze and rub well over the surface by means of a stiff brush Gan old stiff tooth brush will answer). Allow the paste to dry on the article. After it is dry rinse off the powder with running water and dry in the sun. Wiping off with an oiled rag will improve the looks Of modern bronzes.
 c. How old was Friedrich Metz sche when he died? A. He was born in 1S44 and died in 1900.
 c. Has a Confederate one hun- dred dollar bill, issue of 1864. DOT traying the bust of Mrs. Davis any value?
 A. Collectors value them at two cents
 Q. Who played opposite Larry Kent in Women Wares?
 A. Evelyn Brent. Q. What is die sinking A. The process of engraving dies for stamping coins, medals. etc. Q. Is it possible to draw an ab- solutcly straight line and a perfect circle?
 A. An absolutely straight line and perfect circle exist only in theory For practical purposes it is possible to draw 3 straight line and a sufficiently perfect circle.
 .. What university in the United States has the largest number of resident students?
 A. Columbia University in New York city.
 Q. What was the average attend ance per game in the 1927 world series?
 A. The total attendance was c0l .105 for the four games, making an average of 52,776.c5 per game. Q. What is the origin and meaning of the name Seavers? A. It is of Teutonic origin and came into the English through the Anglo Saxon. It is the same gas the more familiar name Seward, one of the names of the god Odin. Its meaning is given as bold in victory.
 c. What is the most northern post office in America? A. Barrow, at Point Barrow in | Alaska.
 o. What is the oldest existing republic in the world? A. Andorra. It has enjoyed un- disturbed sovereignty since 1918. Q. What does dead reckoning
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
JUST STARTING OUT

Youngstown, O.. May % - A new vocation. the result of prohibition, has been uncovered here Following a vice raid, prisoner was brought before the desk sergeant. What's your occupation:" the officer asked Pm a bootlegger's mechanic" he replied II install the traps for them, you know"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
THE DEVILS CRADLE
Prima Facie Eyidcnce!

I'rima Facie Evidcnce! knew a beautiful lady, And she had a friend, a man, And during one summer season They gathered a coat of tan. Which fact created much scandal, In truth. no little disgrace. For each of the two was sunburned On only one side of the face!
 Tobey Blumenthal.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

is dead" Uncle Ezra: "No?" Uncle Walt: Yep. He writes me as how he is going around with the college widow!"
 -G. H. Lamotte. Copyright 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
PRESIDENTS ADJECDIVES

It may have been noticed that President Coolidge became more torceful in his veto message of the Haugen farm relief bill than he had ever been in his entire pub he career. If turns out that the big guns Of his literary battery consist ed largely of three-ayllable and four
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29

gone 10 cry.
 Prosperity brings new troubles, and doubtless the mosquito has a hard time deciding where 10 begin.
 When "he radio says "Whooee.' in the midst of political speech, you cant tell whether it's static or just a bored comment.
 When a nick moves 10 town his hardest job consists in trying not 10 give d darn where the fire is.
 Only those who are qualified should cast the first stone. but that doctrine spells the jury system.
 All things arc relative, and the accused seems to glow with con- scious righteousness when he proves he was in jail at the time the crime Was committed. ,, Critics who say Cohen is the first to shine in ball game forget the three-ball game. If future fighting is done will machinery, war won't be any fur unless somebody makes machine that will raise one wheel when g second looey approaches. Correct this sentence: I've beer | in three automobile wrecks." said he but I never describe them in de- tail"