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New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
Flower of the Fleet
 For Ayiat;oa in Navy

Many 'onnoctleut men who en- listed in the navy through the local recruiting station arc expected to avail themselves of the present op- portunity to take up aviation, wit h the arrival of the aircraft carriers USS. Sarato@a and the JSS Lexing- ton, at San Pedro, Calf, and the consequent quiskening of aviation activities, the need for enlisted mon in aviation rating has shown an ap- preciable increase.
 Only the Flower of the Fleet, '' physically and mentally, will be chosen. as the men must submit 10 q stringent examination before they receive the final approval that will enable them 10 be sent 10 Pensacola. Fla, for the elementary course of flying training instruction. The fleet official requirements state that the candidates must b" not over % years of age and must have the required capabilities. Men Of all rating are eligible.
 Within the next tew months. the greatest novel aerial force in the world will be seen at San Pedro and San Diego. Calf.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
UNSIGNED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Every now and then We are nov ed to comment upon the futility of sending unsigned letters 10 tn" Herald office. for printing in these columns It is the rule Of this office, as we'll as most newspapers. that the writers of articles appearing in our editions must be known-and that rule stands. w. will not, f so requested, divuiee the name of the writer. Neither will We publish the letter If it Is libcllous or otherwise unacceptable, even with the name of the writer attached.
 Someone spent several hours yes terday or Saturday in pennins very pertinent letter to the II raid, on" which we should have been indeed glad to print IL was informative and wel constructed and contained alb soutely no thoughts of which the writer need to have been ashamed, before the editor Of the Herald or the general public. had hc scen fit 10 allow 4s to use his name or r. Our
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
On He Weather Observations

Washington, April 2.-Forecakt for Southern New England: Fair tonight. Tuesday increasing clouf- ness and warmer.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight; slightly warmer in north portion: Tuesday increasing cloudiness and warmer: moderate tC fresh east, shifting to south winds.
 Conditions: Pressure is high east of the Mississippi river with two centers of maximum pressure, Northfield. Vt. 30.42 inches and Tampa, Florida, 30.34 inches. Tho western disturbance is moving slowly eastward with increasing in tensity, Moorhead, Minnesota, e9.42 inches. Rains were reported from the north Pacific states but the in terior districts have been without precipitation during the past ci hours. Temperatures continue ris- ing in the Mississippi valley and plains states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slowly rising tenn perature.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
LESS TREES. MORE SIGNBOARDs

One of the large trees along the main highway through Berlin was cut down week or two ago. There are many other trees left along this fine street, but even one less is miss ed. The cutting down Of trees is be- coming a menace: complaints are being voiced in the Connecticut press that many of them are eliminated unnecessarily, and that rarely are new trees planted 10 take thclr places. While the sturdy elms go down to make room for road changes, private driveways 10 garages and the like, additional slgn- boards so up.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
SPORTS IN NEW BRITAIN

It has been stated by outsiders that New Britain is the best sport ing town in the state" Sporting events here as a rule arc financially successful, while it is noteworthy that this is not the case in the other large cities. X week or so ago, when q New Britain basketball team play ed in New Haven the attendance was around 200, in spite Of the fact it was supposed to be an important match game. The average attend ance In New Britain at all sporting events is between 1000 and 2.00o. AS a matter of fact, New Britain is the only city in the state where basket ball is still flourishing
 The sports program in New Brit ain during the indoor season, week after week, was something like this:
 Monday-roller hockey.
 Tuesday-industrial basketball.
 Wednesday--opcn, but occasional ly basketball.
 Thursday-roller hockey.
 Friday-amateur fights.
 Saturday--baskctb
 Sunday afternoon-rOller hockey.
 It requires high pitch of pubic interest to keep such sports going. It is noteworthy, too, that the at- tendance at the major New Britain events draws upon fans from Hart ford and Waterbury, as well as New Haven. They come in their cars and get sore if they cannot find easy parking room. It is important that they find the room.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

rule was known to him as he had clipped his name off the bottom Of the letter, explaining that he was ad- yised to do so. after he had signed it.. To our regret the letter found the waste-basket. His was not the only unsigned letter, there were two others in the same mail. not so per tinent perhaps, but printable and in formative.
 This newspaper welcomes the opinions of it's readers, particularly those who have a real message 10 deliver. Far from resenting critl- cisms Of general policy, we like them, they aid us in our work. Malicious little wise-cracks" are not neceS- sary unless they prove something. They are not wanted. Neither are the opinions Of an assorted group of tn- diyiduals here on political candi- dates, local, state. or national. should we throw open our columns 10 polit- cal arguments to one We would would have to print the feelings of all-and there shortly would be space for nothing else in the paper.
 But We do want constructive opin- ions from local people on matters of interest 10 the general public, wheth- 1T We agree with them or not. Send in such articles, by all means-but sign them with your own name as well as the name you wish to have them appear under. If you do not they will go to swell the bales of waste paper that are carted out Of the Herald office every few days. Contributions from firms and indi- viduals located all over the world are continually trying to use this newspaper and all others for some selfish advertising or propaganda purpose.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
g Yea1s Ago Today

Mayor Bassctt last night placed lis signature to the resolution asking inc corporation counsel VII hdri1W the injunction obtained by w. C. Hungerford against boxing. Today City Clerk Thompson was greeted by q Hartford sheriff. but instead Of finding himself released from the in junction discovered that second in- junction had been brought. This pre- vents the mayor from employing. at city expense. an outside lawyer to combat the original injunction. Tfft matter is growing more complicated every hour.
 City Engineer r. II. OldershaW has submitted his annual report.
 The official board of the Trinity M. r.. church met last night and ap- pointed Hiram Oldershaw, John rinches, and J. NJ. Burdiek a com ni'tee to go 10 the cont"rcnc" in south Norwalk and act for the best interests of the church. This may or may not mean that Rev. M. Nc Nicholl will not be rcasSignea here,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
The German-American republica

The German-American republican club will meet tomorrow evening. It is interested in the nomination of Alderman Wiegand and of A. l.. klunker for councilman for the first ward and Of Theodore Wagner for the council from the third.
 The Partisan Bellies will appear at the Opera House tonight.
 The state board Of health was due in Plainville this afternoon to look over the water supply and Select man Prior was to take the members 10 the reservoir in hills to the east of the town. Dr. Bull was was un- able to be present, as he had con- sultation with a Pennington physi- elan. Yesterday Dr. Bull went fishing and brought in a fine string oi speckled beauties.
 The striking painters have turned contractor on their own hook and have accepted jobs in various parts of the town.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

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. Washingt on, 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 ether questions will receive per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered All letters are con- f1dential.-Editor.
 Q. Who was the captain of the steamboat that Robert Fulton built to sail on the Hudson River in 1907:
 A. Captain Brink was both en- gineer and captain of the ship.
 c. Who keeps the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church a prisoner in the Vatican?
 4. He has been a voluntary pris- oner, since 1871. as protest against the seizures of Papal lands by the Italian government.
 c. At what time of year is the English Epson Downs Derby held?
 A. About the first of June.
 Q. Is Egypt a British colony?
 A. It never was colony but a protoctoratc Of Great Britain and that protectorate terminated Feb ruary 15. 1922. It is now an inde- pendent monarchy, but the British government has retained theoretical ly, q large measure of control.
 Q. Were you not in error in stat ing that the great Chicago Fire oc- cured "Wednesday, October 9. 1871?
 A. The answer should have been Monday. October 9 1871. The fire started Sunday night, October s, and burned throughout Monday the 9th.
 c. Is the Jack McAuliffe who was defeated by Luis Iirpo the same one who fought in the days of John l.. Sullivan?
 A. No, the MeAuliffe of Sulli- vans time was worlds champion lightweight, while the one whom Firpo defeated was a heavyweight.
 Q. How old was Nora Bayes, the actress?
 A. She was born in Milwaukee in 1880. Her name was Dora Goldberg.
 .. What are the requirements for becoming a member of the Swiss Guard of the Vatican?
 A. The papal bodyguard consists of unmarried Catholics of Swiss na- tionality who must be at least five feet eight inches tall, healthy and free from bodily disfigurement.
 Q. Was the Child Labor amend- ment to the federal constitution adopted or rejected by the legisla- ture of West Virginia?
 A. It was rejected by the House of Delegates April 3. 1925 by 6G to 19. The State Senate rejected it April z, by 22 to I.
 Q. How old is Gehrig of the New York Yankees and what did he do before he went with them? A. Henry Louis Gehrig was born June 19, 1903. lie attended Colum- bia University, New York city and was one of the stars on the college baseball team. He joined the Yank- ees in 1924 and has been with them since.
 c. What motor did J. M. White have in his special auto built for speed tests at Daytona, Florida?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
"Ah sure do," replied the colored

"Ah sure do." replied the colored fellow.
 Well they tell me that John. one of the aerialists. will not be at to- nights performance. They want some one to substitute. All you have to do is jump from a swinging trap eze, turn somersault in the air and grab the other swinging aerial ist's hands. It's simple. All you have to do is see where your hands are going. What do you say:"
 "Nothin' doin', boss. Dis coon wants to know where his feet am goin' an not his hands!'
 w. E. Biluccia Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
Three F cylinder Liberty mo-

A. Three F cylinder Liberty mo- tors.
 c. Who is the present holder of the three-cushion billiard cham- pionship? A. Otto Reiselt holds the title al- though Willie Hoppe defeated him last year in 72o point unofficial championship" match. Q. How many enemy planes did the American ace Rickenbacker bring down during the World War? 4. He is credited with 25. c. Where and when were Princes Henry and George. sons of the King and Queen of England born?
 A. Prince Henry was born at Sandringham. March s1. 1900: Prince George at Sandringham, De- cember 20. 1902. c. For what was Ivan 1Arvazoff- ski famous?
 A. The Armenian artist. Ivan onstantinowitsch Arvazoffski was born in the Crimea in 1879 and died in 1900. He was famous as 8 paint CT of marine pictures and was a pu- pill of Philip Tanneur. His painting The Ocean" took the prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
 Q. What is the verse about an east wind not being good for man Or beast? A.
 When the wind is in the east
 It's neither good for man nor beast: When the wind is in the south, It's in the rains mouth" 4 variation of the last line is Tt blows the bait into the fish's mouth"
 c. What is the ancestry of Mary Garden and what is her address?
 A. She is Scotch by birth and her address is Park Palace. Monte Carlo, Monaco
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
YES. DADDY CAN DO EVERYTHING

The story appeared in the Herald the other day where Brooklyn man succeeded in writing 1000 words on q postal card, yielding an hour day to the job, merely because his litti" son had mom' ntarjly doubted whether Daddy could do it. Then when Daddy succeeded, the young culprit sad he knew all the tim' that Daddy could do it-that daddy lgu do everything"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
# V Properly Diagnosed!

\ few evenings ago We all went to the movies and one of the fea- lures on the program was q hlstorl- cal picture showing George Wash ington and Betsy Ross making the first American flag. The fact that this picture was in natural Colors MAY account for our four-year old Bobby remaining awake.
 The next morning 1 asked him how he liked George Washington.
 Fine, but why did George smell all the ladies' hands? ?" answered Bobby.
 Mrs. Edward E. SamctZ
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
F Tii&G)

How dishcartening when you stop to help a pair of ankles change a tire and discover they belong 10 9 grandmother.
 Why not have q scientist on each submarine to make notes on the way rats feel when the trap is lowered into the water?
 Ass: An American in a novel writ ten by an Englishman, or all Eng lishman in a novel written by an American.
 If 1t takes four marines to keep one vote pure in Nicaragua, how large an army would he required in Philadelphia? In Chicago? Many sl man gets q reputation for moral courage merely because he has nothing to lose by telling the truth.
 Correct this sentence: "'rhe Smiths are rich now" said she, but they'r, just as humble as they were while poor.'
 Copyright 1928, Publishers
 Syndicatc).
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

A citizen who admits he is not as air-minded as some others pointed out today that had the two German ayiators awaiting fair weather ln Ire land started for America on liner when they began their flight they would have been nearly here by this time. and there would have been no necessity to carry firearms for cer- rain eyentualities.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

There used to be arguments in newspaper offices whether an aviator is a "flier" or a flyer" the former now being the accepted form; but every fast train still seems to be a flyer"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

i. The "B's" coming before the "P's' in the alphabet, Mir. Bartlett has the slight advantage Of invariably be- ing mentioned first in connection with the political situation.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Senator Robinson of Indiana has been quoting the 1924 Republican campaign book in the Senate, while Senator Bingham has been trying to figure out what ought to go into the 1925 book.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Such implicit confidence of the young in Daddy's powers is prover- biai. Daddy is the greatest hero of them all to every child. More reason for Daddy to watch his step. Every boy.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Tn asserting the oil deals were honest Mr. Fall simply gave notice he does not agree with justices who thought otherwise. His testimony would have been far more sensation al had he agreed with current opln- ion.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

If., the Ford Motor company shares were dealt in on the stock ex- change would they soar or slide? And if the former, how much richer would Henry Ford be-on paper?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

II was between the afternoon and evening show of the circus. The wcrkln Il were seated about. when their boss thought he would have a little fun.
 "You know the Sddons who do that aerial act, Sam. don't your" he asked.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
I\ LILLlPJTIAN LAND
Something New:

Something New: Sonny, aged four. came to the dim His father made him go out and wash them immediately. When sonny came back his fath- CT said, Now, Sonny, doesn't your conscience feel better? T don't know. Daddy. I never washed that, answered sonny. puzzled.
 --Dorthe Tudor
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

AsIalyze the mentality of a hit and run driver and one cannot help com ing to the conclusion that his parents exercised remote control over him during an important period of his life.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
| <. . stories.

Mother was trying to impress lit tie throc-vear old Betty with the fact that she must always tell the truth"
 Never, never tell mother a story" she warned.
 But mother" answered Betty you never said anything when l told you the story of the Three Bears'.'
 IIDl1n WnrnHf
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
Worst INcr!
A RASH SPRING POET!


 By Arthur II. Folwell Iris bonny April; meath an orchard tree I stretch my languid length upon the ground. A robin comes and Hits of Already, He fills the friendly air with gold on sound. l seek no other couch than waking earth, All throbbing with the miracle of Spring, Here let me lie and watch the won- drous birth Of tree and bush and every living thing. For pillow here's tuft of tender grass, Warmed by the sun and softened by the rain; l close my eyes, and as the breezes pass They drape me with a shadow COunterpanc, oh, WHO would choose to doze in doors this day When Mother Nature such a couch prepare? l drowse-and dream a blossom dream of May, While April fans me with her gentle airs.
 Later DIEDR-Of flu, pneumonia, and kindred ailments. one Spring poet, after q brief illness. Notice of funeral Hereafter.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

\ freight rate cut of 15 cents q ton on soft coal will do New Eng and householders as much good as a cut in hot air.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

If Will Hays is summoned before the Senate committee again it will be iifs~ fourth appearance. The boys must think the film czar has a poor memory.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

In having had the First Lady Of the Land as a guest. Plainyille now realizes the importance of possessing 8 good community appearance.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

The reaaon the lame duck resolu- ton lost in Congress was because every nan there hopes to be a lame duck for awhile after he gets licked.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Whenever there is bad government in an American city nowadays the self-satisfied citizen says, Well, it's not aS bad as in Chicago, anyway
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
v...., Aud,e r,u,esu of Circulation

Nenher Audie Dufean of Circulation
 rhe \ B. C 10 . national organization which furnishss newspaper and adver- ..seFe with . strictly honest analyss oi c.-eulattoa. Our circulation statistics are .ased uuon thIs audit. This inSures pro- tecxioa against fraud in newspaper dis ,ributIon ngures to both national and local sdveftlserA-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

The reason so many people specu- late in Wall street is because they've got the money and the nerve, and it isn't against the law.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

8snber sf the Associated Prcss The Associated Press 10 exclusively en- titled to the uss for republication oi all psws credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news publtshed therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

One way to play hockey from the school of experience is to get elect ed vice president.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

The oriy profitable advertising medium t1 tho City. Circulation books end press room aIvayv open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
.yH c On Them.

Wells: Great Apri Fool joke yes- tcrday, wasn't it?'
 Banning: What, on Sunday" Wells: That's the joke. It was the first of the month. and being Sunday the installment collectors couldn't come around"
 ---E,lcanor Brett.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
Slips on Running Board,
 Brings Action for S2, ,5O0

Suit Tor S.,5U0 damages WAS brought today hy Alfred Yeja against the Yellow Taxi Co. through the law firm Of Levitt X, Greenberg. The plaintiff, according to the writ
 claims negligence as the cause of an accident on December ?. when he slipped off an icy running board while attempting to get out Of q taxi. causing injury to his foot and back. As result ilc Wa- in bed for six weeks, which prevented him from working. Deputy sheriff Mar lin Horwitz served he papers today. REAN NEEi:D C!. tSs!ElED ADS
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Fishermen in Connecticut are get ting their equipment ready. and also new Set of alibis.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Of us who was offered no liberty bonds.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

The last two might be called Mr. Coclidge's declining years.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
TELEPHONY cALLs

nntefAA at the Post onics at New Brit ain as ascoad cla0 Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
TEST ROOM FOR TRACTORS

TEST ROOM FOR TRACTORS
 Lincoln. Neb., April 2, R-At the University of Nebraska is the only tractor-testing laboratory in the country. In eight years 147 models and types have been tried out.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
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 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Per Capita Savings High.

by the fact that the capita the capita entire United States Only states have
 larger inhabtant than Connecticut They which with capita savings $575; York; second $567 Vermont third s546 and Rhode Island, fourth s499
 per capita deposit New England amounts 10 is lowest with capita savings of $S77. New Hampshires s470 No other state than named has capita savings greater than which the for California New Jerseys of the remaining states between $200 and S300 il between below s0o. The nhabtant savings S395; the Pac eight eastern central states sSS the nine $S2 thirteen southern states $6O 8 savings Of only s21 inhabtant.
 high the states capita savings per nfabtant 1912 has been behind per the United States woe From 1912 savings deposit for Connecticut amounted gain 93.6 cent The England 113 and the United States l5 made greater percentage increase than group gain of 2333 3a inhaM gain of 4429ct. leading other this
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
Facts and Fancies

Other crops need sunshine wild oats only moonshine.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Axiom of engineering: The margin of safety grows less as the margin Of profit grows more.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

There will always be stiff collars for the man who can't feel dignifcd and i'm mportant without one.
 The Filipino who hoWls for free dom merely wants freedom to cX- plolt ,Ic others.
 X mans honor is like the virtue good, or it isn't. Death-bed confessions will help the political situation, Let's have many Of them-quicllly
 Americanism: Being very decent; trying to conceal it because It isn't considered smart.
 Senator Robinson: Lets accuse everybody, and then the public will get confused and forget who really is guilty
 It seldom happens that 8 man gets crooked in office. A big crook is simply little crook given large opportunities.
 Kindly note to MT. LoNden: II is a large country, and it's impossible 10 be elected OR one grievance.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02

Pho Hsr>lA is on saIs daily in New Yorx ct HotsiinGs Newsstand. Time. sauers; schuits's Nswsstands. Eatrance Grand Central, tsnd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-02
 
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 Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
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Not Mentioned in the Text Book! They tell us, who have business
 sense,
 That credit rests on confidence; i; But it's to fun-fidence we owe The merry hours that we know.
 Worst Ever! Thayer: 'Is Wafly Langdon hen- pecked?"
 Finley: 'Is he. Why his wife cut his only pair of pants to make a blanket for her dog.'