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New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
Score at lf-time-Plainville g Simsbury Is. Referee. Aronson. Ready for Play

Ready for Play
 All is ready for the play and dance to be, given by the Congrega- tional Young People in the High school tomorrow night at s o'clock. The play is His uncle's Niece" and will be produced by the following cast:
 Richard Tate. Esq. a rising young lawyer .... Raymond A. Schwab Francis Felton. the cause of all the trouble ...... Howard Stephenson Dora Hale, very much attached to the Cause" .... Viola A. Spencer Alice Malcolm. a close chum of De- ra's ......... Henrietta Castle Mrs. Sarah Ann Mullen. a woman of
 few words from Happy Valley ..... Rachael K, Smith Simon F. Felton, Franks uncle who never makes mistake Chas. Orsie Philander Fillmore. humble but wise" .............. Louis Plke Timothy Haye. gardener at Happy Valley Junction .... Roland Hale Silas Sicklemore. the constable at Happy Valley .. Harry Josephson
 This interesting problem about a nephew, who was thought to be a girl, was to receive a million dollars from the uncle when 'she" married certain man of his choice, is to be solved. Mrs. Frederick NJ. Abell, is coaching the play.
 There will be piano selections by Miss Nellie Bixby, Miss Winifred kensel, and Mrs. Charles R. sher- man and violin solos will be played by Miss Wilhelmina Strunz. A most delightful program has been ar ranged. Six fair pirates will be pres ent for the evening. with chests of sweets. The pirates will arrive in attractive costumes, and their treas ures will be most refreshing. The following are to be present as hosts and hostesess at the dance: Rev. and Mrs. Charles s. Wyckoff, MT. and Mrs. Howard Smith and MT. and Mrs Lewis l. Brastow.
 The cast, with the coach's untiring efforts. has worked very hard to make this one of the best amateur productions staged here According to reports on the sale of tickets 1t is expected that the auditorium will be filled to capacity. Tickets will be sold at the door.
 It has been reported that certain characters in this play have appear cd in shows held at Parsons theater. Hartford.
 From 10 to 1: o'clock there will be dancing in the gymnasium. with music by "The Clef Dwellers."
 Sequassen Lodge Meeting Seauassen lodge. l. o. o. F., will meet in Odd Fellows hall tonight and confer the second degree on a class of candidates. stephen Terry lodge and Peqnabuck lodge will be guests of the local Odd Fellows. All members are urged to be present.
 Lots of Weather
 Plainville has suffered from a great deal of New England weather in the past o4 hours and is still suf- fering. A severe snow storn, about midnight last night threatened to become another blizzard. but the rising temperature turned the snow to rain and deluge followed. The heavy rain combined with the melt ing snow and the Great Lakes" were formed again in the eastern end of the town. Water swirled across the New Britain road in many places, the end of Williams street was submerged under inches of wa
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
Deputy Chamber Ratifies
 Agreements With Germany

Paris. Feb. 23 N1The chamber of deputies today ratified conner cial agreements made by the French government with Germany. Switzer- land and Italy and then began dis cussion of additional tariff duties which the government explained were intended to complete the de- cree Of August 30 so as to establish rates in harmony with the treaty between France and Germany.
 The discussion promised to be pro- longed as a great many deputies are contesting increases on certain pro- ducts which they feel will result in higher retail prices.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
Ferry Passengers Are
 Delayed by Heavy Fog

New York, Feb. 23 LP-Thou- sands of ferry passengers were de- layed and five incoming liners were held at quarantine today by a thick fog over the harbor. Small craft kept close inshore.
 The delayed liners were the Co. lombo from Naples: the lAdriatic from a Mediterranean cruise: the President Harrison, returning from voyage around the world; the Bermuda of the Furness line and the Yarmouth from the West Indies. They carried nearly 1900 passen- gers.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
Trunlhull Electric
Notes

Mir. and Mrs. John Matthews have returned from the south. where they have been spending several months.
 The Ukelele club of the Advent Christian church will hold salma- gundi party at 7:45 o'clock tomor- row evening at the home of Rev. P. J. Cleveland, 3S East Broad street. All members and friends of the church are invited.
 The regular mid-week prayer meeting at the Baptist church will be held at 7:45 o'clock this evening. The topic will be Sources of Un- happiness and their Cure"
 Found-Focketboo Inquire at 10 Tomlinson avenue.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
TWO HOUR WORKOUTS

Tampa. Fla. Feb. g (uP)-Thc workouts of the Washington Sena- tors at Plant field were ordered in creased today to two hours daily. With the arrival Of Hugh McQuillan catcher. from Los Angeles. the squad numbers IS players. All are battery men except Sam Rice. veter- an outfelder. who devotes his time to golf. awaiting the arrival of the main squad next week.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
COWLES CHAMPIONS VILLAGE CARRIERS
kensinston Postmaster Urges
 End to Discrimination
SPEAKS AT CONVENTION
Town Hooded By Heavy Rain This Morhfng - Kensington Bowling League - Washington's Birthday Quietly Observed-Items.

Postmaster s. NJ. Cowles of Ken sngton spoke at the Connecticut Postmasters' convention in Water bury yesterday and urged the asso- citation to request the postmaster general to place all letter carriers under the classification of city car riers. and of abolishing the classi- flcation Of village carrier. He pre- scnted draft of resolution relative to the village carrier before the con- >ention. It read as follows:
 Whereas the term village carrier now applies ts limited number of men in the postal service. and
 Whereas these men must com ply with all the regulations affect ing city carriers, with the exception of the eight -in-ten hour law, which does not apply to the village carriers, and
 Whereas the routes covered by the village carriers are in the most respects comparable with those of the city carriers. and in many case: require many more miles of travel per day than the city carrier, now therefore be 1t
 Resolved. by the Connecticut Postmasters' association. in conven- sIon assembled. that the postmaster general be requested to give con- .ideration to the matter of placing all letter carriers under the classi- fcation of city carriers and abolish ing the classification of village car rier"
 Mir. Cowles' speech in part is as follows:
 T am in favor of this resolution because I have always tried to stand for tho man who was down. There are 10 or 13 village carriers in Con necticut. about $50 to 900 in the country. and their salary on the average is $500 less than the city carrier. who does practically the same work under q good deal more happy conditions. This. I claim. ts an unfair discrimination There are not enough village carriers to make . request for larger salaries. There are not enough carriers tc request better conditions to have any effect with the post office depart ment and anything that is done must be done by the postmaster.
 There are three important points tc make. First. the situation of the Nillage carrier is not a square deal from the point of view ot the de partment even, in that the depart ment could expect and would get better service from a better paid, and therefore. better satisfied body of employees. The department through the postmaster must break n a new man frequsntly because of he dissatisfaction, thereby curtail- ng the service very materially.
 ''The second point is that it is not h square deal from the point of view pf the postmasters and office immedi ptely affected. One office that know of has had four men on the egister within two years. One re- igned. two refused absolutely to york when needed and needed bad v because they had a better joh of course they had better job If hey had sny) and the fourth man. llo is a splendid man for the job. is citing uneasy. for the young men
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23

Fish bones are being turned into ornaments for women's hAtD by n English firm.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
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 II Wo'eat T9raeA 6610E A q Perhaps you knov vAat . tag19. ble amiction constipation T. ulG61. ing wherever 1t thriveo. Hu1SoR health. Aerrine beeaty. CouG headaches, baek pains 3ed 1eoa98, loss of sleep-indeed, leolfaR = more than forty serious &saaG11.
 But did you know t eaa . eoG0R relieved by . pleasant ceeaol lDo44 Kellogg's ALt-BRAN . G1ol1p teed to bring relief. Let twe 61S. spoonfuls daily-chruais 0ooaVo every meal. Serve with - = cream-fruits or hooey adl0G Uoo in cooking. At gTueaeA n1o - Kellogg in Bstt3o CgeGk,
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
Passes Holiday Quietly

Washington's birthday was passed quietly by the residents of Berlin at their homes. there being very few parties held during the day. The bank. schools and post offices were closed during the day.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Says Wife RtdicuIad 1lnpsH s,A
 Late President Hsrding . Nevals.
 Versailles. France, Feb. 3s (UP) Charging that Mrs. Nathalie sedg- wick Colby's "capritious tempeet- ment" made his life tnsuppoFtaAls, and that she ridiculsd hin an1 tAe late President Harding h nevels dhe wrote. former Secretary eL O611a Bainbridge Colby of Nov York sued for divorce today.
 Former President Aillssand ay- peared for Colby Nrk Colby WoD not represented. The courts dscieDoa was postponed until next week.
 Millerand. pleading Colbys enss. said that in . novel Mrs Celby wrote caled Virgin Forest" the statesman portrayed obviously was Colby. In another novel. 1t was charged. Hard. ing was ridiculed.
 Therefore" Mulerand said. '@Cot- by sought refuge in France, dsstr. ing freedom to start lifa again. and to give his wife her freedom aleo."
New Britain herald., 1928-02-23
AWAITS CORES DECISION

Fort Myers. Fla. Feb. 23 UP)- Connie Mack expects to have Ty Cobb back ill the fold for the 1928 season. The Athletics manager has made Cobb what is described as a large offer' and is awaiting Tvs re- action. Eighteen pitchers and catch CTS have arrived here and will have their first real workout today. Sam my Hale. third baseman, IS a hold - out.
 READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR BEST RESULTS
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RAILROAD REVENUES

Truly the railroad industry is in a
class by itself, Rates remain high;
passengers are paying wartime
tariffs, and when they ride in Pull
mans they not only pay the regular
Pullman rate but also a sl,rcharye
winch goes to the railroad in addi-
tlon to the cost of he regular trans-
poftation ticket. Some of the high
hat railroads RIM SO many "all Pull
man trans, too. that it is difficult
for the economical traveller to get
coaeh service. Shippers of freight
are kicking, too, demanding lower
rates as an aid to industry.
Yet in spite of these high rates the
railroads Of the United States had q
net operating income for the first
six months Of 1928 Of only s462-
'-2,l sl, which is equal to a return
on property Investment Of only 4.3s
per cent.
The Esch- Cummins law became
effective in 1920 and its aim was to
help the railroads attain an
adequate return. During the eight
years IN" act has been in fore. the
railroads have been seeking in vain
TO achieve the fair return" of
. "a per cent.
The record is that in 1879 the net
return Was 3.61 per cent; in 1928,
4,4S per cent: in 1924. 4.s5 per cent.
IN l9-a. 4.83 per cent: in 1926, 5.f3
per cent; in 1927, 4.4o per cent
something is wrong somewhere.
as the saying goes. II the railroads.
with their unconsciona BILE high rates,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-29

You can get an answer to any
question OF fact or Information by
writing to the Question Editor. New
Britain Herald. Washington Bureau
1929 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-
DECENTRALIZATION.
! Q. By how much has the number
of horses on farms in the United
States decreased in the last seven
years.
A. In 1900 there were 1s,267, 900
horses on farms in the U. S. In Jan
uary 1927 it was estimated that
there were 15,279,o00.
Q. Can a person become auto
matically divorced by reason of
long separation from the husband
or wife?
A. There is no such thing as
automatic divorce regardless of how
long husband and wife have
been separated. Abandonment OF
one by the other for certain
number of years is ground for di-
vorce in number of states.
Without being legally divorced one
is not free to marry while the hus-
band or wife is living.
Q. Was Big Bill Haywood born
in the U. s.? For how long was he
prominently identified with the la
Dor movement in the U. S.? Why
did he go to Russia?
A. William d. Haywood was
born in the T.. S. and was the
descendent of an old colonial fam
lily. He first came into prominence
rs the leader of the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners during the Cripple
Creek strike in 1904. He was
charged with completely in the
assassination of ex-governor Frank
steunenburg, Idaho, but was acquit-
ted in 1905. AS the leader of the
Industrial Workers of the World he
conducted the Lawrence, Mass, tex
tile strike in 1912, and the Paterson,
New Jersey sil1-mill strike in 1913.
He was indicted ON a charge of
conspiracy to overthrow the gov
eminent February 1920; convicted
OF conspiracy to violate the sclec-
tive service and espionage acts and
the conviction was upheld by the
U. s. Circuit Court of Appeals, Oc-
tober 1920. He was sentenced to
twenty years in prison and fled to
Russia. where he recently died.
=. Who is the president Of the |
New York Stock Exchange?
A. Samuel F. STREET.
.. How many times did Demp-
sey knock down Firpo in the fight |
between them? How many rounds
did it go?
A. Dempsey knocked out Louis !,
Iirpo in the second round of their
fight. Firpo was knocked down |
seven times in the first round and
three in the second.
q. Does a person have to pay
duty on radio tubes taken into
Scotland:
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YOUNG JOHN AND HIS SAX

! Young John Coolidge, fayorably
known hereabouts as a result of his
frequent visits to Plainville, has been
hiding his light behind a bushel to
some extent. In northern Wisconsin,
however, where there is precious
little to do to keep such an energetic
young man busy, the news leaked
out that he was quite a saxophone
player. Going to dance he seems to
have lacked a partner and went into
the orchestra, seized sax, and play
ed it all night, greatly to the relief
OF the regular sax player, perhaps.
whose best girl may have been pres
ent and needed attention,
Nobody knows where Young
John learned how to play the saxo-
phone; he doesn't himself, it seems.
All he says is that he picked it up''
and owns to natural aptitude to-
ward music. which he thinks he got
from his mother, who is quite a
music fan. To make the evening
quite complete, John also sang some
songs for the gathering, but whether
this included Songs Ny Mother
Taught Me" was not stated in the !
reports from Wisconsin.
1t is wholesome indeed when a |
young man like John can get up in
front of a dance audience and sing,
when he can take his seat in an
orchestra and carefully refrain from
blowing blue notes-eycept where
the blues writer's wrote 'em down.
This young man is regular fellow.
and no mistake. Being able to handle
I sax won't interfere with his ultj-
nately landing in the White House.
either. for didn't Warren G. Hard
ng as a ycnng man play an alto
norm in silver brass band back in
Marion, Ohior
John has been looking for an
opening IN this world of tears after
lie graduates from Amherst. Why
Doesn't he begin footing that sax
'egularly? Some of the college bows
ire getting high pay doing it, and
John ought to be quite an attra ction
or any tlrst class jazz orchestra,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-29
CT RBING TIL. SpCCDERS

The motorcycle corps OF the New
Britain police department has been
extra busy of late, greatly to the
satisfaction Of such ctzenry who
prefer to read about fewer fatalities,
fewer casualties. fewer accidents and
more safety on city streets. The
motorcycle officers are particularly
DESTROYS OF making Pennington ave
nue. and Broad street safe for this
generation; commendable plan that
needs no lengthy argument to prove
its worth. Meanwhile the bows on the
speedy two W heelers are not neglect
ing other thoroughfares; the more
City streets are not race courses.
Neither are country highways, for
that matter. The mere fact that the
city goes to the trouble and expense
OF improving pavement does not
give reckless autoists carte blanche
permission TO step on the gas re-
gardless.
There were II people killed on the
New York subway last week and q
great hula baIoo was RAISED. Last
week there were 10 people killed BY
automobiles in Massachusetts, alone
twice as many as the same week
last year-and no hula baloo was
Lives snuffed out by incom-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-29
THE CONFLICTING CLAIMS

The managers OF the grand old
party the other day displayed q list
Of states ''sure to go for Hoover" 1t
bristled with optimism and satisfied
the most exacting party worker.
According to the list, Hoover needed
only to carry few more states in
this prediction count to win the
election.
The next day the managers of the
grand old Democratic party also an
nounced list, one of states sure
to go for Smith" 1t is mere de-
tail to note, perhaps. that some of
the Smith-sure states We're the same
a. some of the Hoover-sure states
according to the rival list.
Neither list, however, laid abso-
lutte claim to Connecticut. The
Hoover list was conservative in this
respect, merely noting that Connec-
ttcut was believed likely to go for
Hoover. The Smith list. however had
It that Connecticut was liable to 60
for Smith; that the Nutmeg state
was a battle ground worthy of
Democratic efforts.
This doesn't gibe with what
J. Henry Roraback has been saying;
but since the astonishing antics of
J. Henry at the Republican con-
vention fewer people are regarding
his representations as SURPRISINGLY
srudite.
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THOSE WHO SERVE!

10y IL. Il. I1lSOU
Her every appearance denoted a
freshness of the country.
In the heart of the big stop sh,
was as out of place as a dislocated
shoulder. The way she held her
over-large purse, fearful like as II
expectant Of being robbed. Evil
GENTLY too. she was lost. Being
kind hearted / decided to offer her
my assistance. In my most polite
manner l approached her.
Lady. may be OF service to
you?"
At first she was doubtful, but
my appearance seemed to allay her
doubts. She told me that she had
sold her up state farm, which she
had Inherited, and that she had
$4,000 in her purse. She wanted to
find a reliable place to stay while
she looked about for a job, told
her that l knew of a nice boarding
house near by. and that l would
take her there. Her confidence in
me was such that she let me carry
her purse.
Now Miss, you wait here, and !
will go in and fix it up with tn,
landlady." So with her purse I en-
tered the house-and out through
a back door:
Back in my room I fastened to
look over my haul. The purse con-
tanned, besides bundle of news
paper clippings, a note which read:
"A fair exchange is no robbery
My watch and hillfold were gone!
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Is Years Ago Today

The duties of Probation Officer
Johnson are becoming arduous, He
/ already has under his care several
men who must report to him o.cc
q week.
Il. +. Laubin will resume teach
ing on August 81.
All this week at White Oak,
Broadway comedians. Davenport
brothers, grotesque eccentriuues:
Nellie Chandler, violin virtuoso;
Fields d Whallen, The Bowery
Sweethearts;" Crolius & st, Alva.
comedy sketch; Morrello, magician.
a number Of boys living on Oak
street have become dudes lately
and seem to think they are not
dressed unless their hair is creased
and parted in the middle and they
have on red neckties. To combat
this fad, a union has been formed.
The union has meeting room
which is decorated with carmine
neckWear captured from the dudes,
ard already there have been Al
fights in which the union boys en-
gagged. The police have now notified
them to stop. but the union says if
the authorities keep their hands off
it will have the practice stamped
out before school opens.
w. l.. Hatch has taken out a per
init to build a house, 21x stories
high, on Grove hill.
The Tabs fair committee met
last evening and elected William
OMeara secretary, John Regain
assistant secretary. and Joseph NJ.
Halloran treasurer.
One Of Holcomb's livery teams.
carrying o. f. Doerr, and another
said to belong to James White met
In collision on Shuttle Meadow road
last night. Both vehicles were
smashed to pieces, but the occu-
pants, though shaken up. were not
seriously hurt
William Seibert Of Beckley Quar-
ter has been troubled by chicken
thieves lately. Last night he took
shot at one but missed
NicePresident Platt of the 7. NJ.
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Observations
On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 20 R-CFore-
cast for Northern New England):
Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day: slightly cooler tonight in tho
interior: gentle northwest and north
winds.
forecast for Southern New Eng
land) Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday; slightly cooler tonight in
northern Massachusetts,; moderate
west shifting to northwest winds.
Eastern New York.
Fair tonight: slightly cooler in
north and central portions; Thurs
day increasing cloudiness; gentle
southwest winds
New Haven and vicinity: Fair
tonight and Thursday. Weather con-
ditions.
Pressure has decreased during the
past "a hours over the north At
lantic states, attended by an increase
in temperature this morning. Show
ers were reported from the Lake
Erie region, also from portions of
the Southern states, Ohio valley.
Northern Plains States, and the far
southwest
A disturbance appears this morn
ing over the Northern plains states
and upper Mississippi valley, Oma-
ha. Neb., 2a.S6 inches. Pressure is
relatively high over the Lake re-
gion and the South Atlantic states
also the Rocky Mountain districts.
Temperatures are abnormaliy high
east OF the Plains states.
Conditions favor for this vicinity,
fair weather and not much change
in temperature.
Observations