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New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
THE HELL GATE BRIDGE

The Interstate Commerce Com mission. after due deliberation, has announced its conviction that the Hell Gate bridge, having been built by the joint efforts of the Pennsyl- vania and New Haven railroads at cost of s3o,ooo,ooo these two rail- roads alone are entitled to the serv- ice yielded by the span, and not sundry shippers of freight on Long Island who wished to have the bridge used in making freight ship ments to the west.
 Moreover the bridge is for pas senger service only, and no freight trains pass over it and into the tun- nels under the Manhattan Island and the Hudson river to the west, or vice versa. Freight cars must be carried past New York on barges.
 The decision of the I. C. C. is as anticipated. But after all. what enormous advantages accrue to the New Haven on account of the bridge? It is handy route for through passenger trains running between Boston and the south, but they are comparatively few in num- Der.
 The New York tunnels and station cost approximately s:oo,oOo,ooo, and returns must come entirely out of passenger traffic. Morning and later afternoon Penn Terminal is packed with commuters and the railroads claim there is no profit in them. The railroads also claim they earn no profit on Pullman passen- gers. And finally they tell us that only a small portion of their income comes from passenger traffic any how and point to the fact that some of our most prosperous railroads are no great passenger haulers.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Observations On He Weather

Washington, June 2..-Forecast for Southern New England: Rain tonight and probably Saturday morning. Not quite so cool satur- day: fresh to strong east winds, shifting to southeast on Saturday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy. preceded by rain this after noon and early tonight; Saturday partly cloudy; warmer on coast, probably followed by showers In af- ternoon or at night; fresh northeast winds shifting to south on Saturday.
 Conditions: Pressure continues low east of the plains states and there is not much improvement in conditions, due to stagnation of the tow pressure areas on the middle Atlantic coast. Showers continue from Virginia northward along the coast to Nantucket.
 An area of high pressure over the Maritime Provinces is moving very slowly eastward. No material changes in temperature were re- ported.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled. showery weather with little change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

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 marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per i sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are con- | fdential.-Editor.
 e. What is the meaning of the
 name Russell?
 A. It is a British family name meaning of reddish complexion.
 It is a diminutive form. The French ! name Rousseau has the same mean
 ing and origin.
 Q. Does the government operate
 the airplanes of the United States air mail? What is the average pay of an air mail pilot?
 A. Air mail is handled by a number of different aviation con- panies under contract with the post office department. When the de- partment has reason to believe an air mail route would te of advan- tage to the public it advertises for bids to deliver mail and the lowest responsible bidder receives the con- tract to carry mail on that line. There are certain requirements to be compiled with in the matter of equipment. The pay of pilots on mail planes is fixed by the com- panies and varies. Some pilots re- ceive a fiat salary while others re- ceive a salary and commission.
 Q. What was the name of Pope Adrian 1V, the only English Pope?
 A. Nicholas Breakspear.
 Q. When do the Fourth liberty Loan bonds mature?
 A. 193S. Q. Are people who die at sea always buried in the sea?
 A. The disposition of the body of a person who dies at sea de- bends on the refrgcrating equip ment of the ship. the distance from port and other conditions. In many ships it is possible to bring bodies into port.
 c. How can I get my brother in Montevideo. Uruguay, who is a Hungarian, into the United States? A. He should apply for a Hun- caran passport at the office of the Hungarian consul at Montcvideo Then he should go to the American consul in Montevideo and apply for an immigration visa to the United States. He will have to come ir I under the Hungarian quota. The fact that you are an American citi.
 zen and that you arc sending fol him does not entitle him to come tc i, this country outside the quota.
 Q. How did Sing Sing prison ir New York get its name? A. It is an Indian name meaning 1 "thc place of a stone". The prisor
 was named from the place in whicf l it was located which is supposed ts | have been named from John Sinl
 Sing, a friendly Indian who lived ir | the days of the colonists. Q. Where in the Bible Is tn. | quotation Jesus Christ. the sam' l yesterday, today and forever
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
found :?

found:
 A. Hebrews 13:S.
 Q. What is the value of the Ericsson memorial issue of five cent postage stamp issued in 1s26- color lilac grey? A. Dealers offer them for ten cents if uncancelled and six cents If cancelled.
 Q. Where was Jesse James born :?
 A. In Clay county. Missouri. in 1850. He was killed April 3, 1882 in his home. He Is buried near Kearny, Missouri. in a corner of the yard of his mothers old home.
 o, What is the origin of the name Nall?
 A. It is British (Anglo-Saxon) being an abbreviation of Attenall, meaning 'at the hall". The re- ference is to family who lived at the great hall or near the town hall
 Q. What is the chemical com position of gasoline?
 A. It is variable. Ordinary gasoline contains some or al, of the following ingredients: Pentane, hexane. Octtane, nonane. decane, undecane. In addition there may be other hydrocarhon compounds present. The percentage of these ingredients varies with the method Of manufacture and with the pur- poses for which the gasoline is used.
 Q. What nationality were the parents of Woodrow Wilson?
 A. Wilson's father. Rev. Joseph R. Wilson. was a native of Ohio His mother. Jesse Woodrow, was born in Carlisle, England. Tho an- cestry on both sides was Scotch Irish.
 Q. How fast does an elephant travelo
 A. The elephant is not a fast animal. Its greatest value to man is in its endurance and not its speed. An elephant will carry from HOO to c,2oo pounds on a long journey maintaining a steady pace of about four miles per hour.
 Q. Is there a national associa- ton of Audubon societies?
 A. The National Association of Audubon Societies Is located at 1914 Broadway. New York City.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
25 Fears Ago Today

Chairman F. H. Johnston of the amusement committee of the Bus mess Mems association has called a meeting of the committee this eve ming The committee will take up the matter of an outing. As it has already been to Lake Compounce and Branford another locale is be- ing sought.
 A. J. Sloper is first vice president of the State Bankers association. which will meet at Hartford tomor- TOW.
 Sanitary Inspector Turnhull says people must stop raising chickens in their cellars. Complaint has been made to him against poultry fanciers in several parts of the city who use their cellars to hatch out chickens. | Professor George P. Matthews is receiving congratulations from all sides on the splendid musical pro- gram which was carried out under ! his direction at the high school graduation yesterday. A well known musician said the work of the or chestra and chorus surpassed any thing in his experience for such young people. Professor Matthews has been here for seven years. He { will go 10 Maine next week 10 join | his wife and family, who are sum- mering there.
 The Y. NJ. C. \. ninstrels will give their first performance tomor- TOW evening. Among the numbers will be Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs MurpIy's Chowder" by William IT atham and "The Sentinel Asleep" ny M.J. Sheehan.
 1 Mir. Benedict has been reelected principal Of the High school in spite of the action of New York school in voting him as it's superintendent i Fairview street residents are ur in arms about the new building lines. They are particularly mad over the assessment of benefits. but the ten days time limit is expired and they cannot file appeal They are considering petitioning the com mon council 10 have the whole mat. ter reconsidered.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

You've guessed it: $1,5o0,000 of the "experts' fees were diverted to the campaign fund of Mayor Bill Thompson. But the ever watchful Chicago Tribune started a taxpayers suit and after seven years of work sto the decision. The poodle will have to be returned to the city, ac- cording to the decision of Judge Hugo Friend.
 If the Democrats want to show how rotten the grand old party can get the opportunity is present. For every campaign blast against the Tammany Tiger let the Smith boys trot forth two or three horrible eX- amples of grating from Republican cities.
 Maybe this has nothing to do with national campaign: but then. neither has Tammany.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
JOHN COOLIDGE. ESQ.

John Coolidge. Esq. quite fire
 auently of Plainville. is not worrying
 half as much about his future occu-
 patton as the army Of friends and
 newspaper reporters who have been making friendly inquiries as to what he intends to do for a hving. We rather think John is made Of pretty mind that can think beyond the first job offered and eyes that can glimpse more in the future than 3 perpetual full moon and no clouds.
 We haven't interviewed John. but we know he is destined to draw some uncommon sweetness from life. Al any rate, he has started well by go- ing to Plainvlle fer stimulation. Then, when he visits his daddy in Wisconsin and receives additional advice and an ensemble of ideas. he will be fixed 10 face the world in the well known Coolidge manner. And there can he no doubt that the world will have 10 give when John begins ed9ing his way along the naelstrom that leads to euCCess- ful and useful career Indeed he has as good a chance as hIs dad had at
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
THE LOVE NEST ENDS

The page from the more sordid side of life which was brought to public view by the arrest of a man in the company of a love-smitten girl carried with 1t a sound moral lesson for the young. Impetu- osity of youth and self-restraint arc mortal foes.
 The girl admits two serious mis- takes. She consented to the plan of her lover to desert the army and she consented to honeymoon" about the country with him without benefit of marriage. It was not an unintelli- gent, empty -headed damsel who did that, but a girl who had graduated from the Willimantic high school.
 She had been employed in store and the life apparently was of a humdrum character. While visiting Newport she fell in love with man in uniform. How easily that happens.
 The army musician. finding him. self the object of the girls affections, seemingly found 1t pleasant to abide within earshot of her words. Maybe he fell in love with her. but we doubt it. A man, bound by the honorable instincts of love and having that high esteem for the object of his affection which is part of it. will not degrade himself and the girl by be- coming 8 fugitive.
 Whether he was in love or whcth- CT he wasn't, his actions indicate he took advantage of trusting fe- male, S men have done from time immemorial.
 The species of existence followed naturally could not last long. A re- Nolyer was always near at hand, and the girl apparently was so far under the mans spell that she did not mind the proximity of the gun. When q policeman called, as he inevitably would, there would be shooting, the girl said the lover had told her. She evidently did not finch when he told her he would not hesitate 10 shoot dow policeman.
 But Fate did not sacrifice 3 po- liceman's life. Jt was the man and not the girl who opened the door when Detective Sergeant William P. NcCue called. Hence the fellow. whose habit it was to note callers from bathroom was taken un- aHares. It Was all over in moment about ten seconds before the fei- low was able to draw his revolver. The detective sergeant is entitled 10 unstintcd praise for effeCting the : capture of dangerous man under particularly trying circumstances His life was in jeopardy and the ] officer must have known it before he sought entry into the room.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
A SIDE-KICK FOR SMITH

Of all the suggestions so far made within the Democratic party look ing toward the selection of a run ming mate for Alfred F.. Smith the name of Nellie Taylor Ross, former governor of Wyoming. intrigues us most.
 The reason: We'll Mrs Ross is as dry as the worlds dryest desert. Not as a speaker. of course, for she is said to be quite talker. But as re- gards prohibition. Indeed, she has an amazing reputation in the north west as dry campaigner," and is one of the best and most relished speakers that the w. c. T. |. ever heard.
 As a running mate for Governor Smith the Wyoming ex-governor would permit the Democratic ticket to plant a wet No. II shoe in the wet eastern cities and a dainty feminine foot in the southern dry regions.
 A happy combination? Hardly.
 Cordell Hull, vitriolic and con- bative doctrinnaire from Tennessee, moderately dry, or Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas, fairly dry, also are regarded as having a fair chance at the running mate post.
 From all of which we judge that the Democratic board of strategy is in favor of linking up some sort of dry with Smith. That's politics.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Truth and Penalties


 There are many variations of this quaint old method of shocking your children's ancestors, but about the ncatest all-around version, includ- tug the time e-honored Truth and Consequences" is the one herewith submitted for your delecation:
 An 1nquistor is chosen by con- mon consent. He asks each one of the assembled party a reasonable though perhaps personal question The person asked has the choice of either answering the question truthfully, or of putting a chip in the kitty" GA kitty may be any handy receptacle such as an empty bowl or ash tray.)
 Each player is given thereafter the opportunity of being Inquisitor in turn if the players are seated in circle, or by any other plan agreed on beforehand. The question asked must be one 10 which the person asked could be expected to know the answer.
 The Inquisitor also acts as bank CT. If the player is asked a question and answers truthfully, he takes [ chip from the kitty" with thai chip. If the player refuses to answer the question truthfully. he puts z chip into the kitty which is taker by the Inquisitor.
 If the questions are cleverly put and this method of penalty pro notes good questioning-it may b' exceedingly difficult to avoid an swering them by implication ever by putting a penalty in the kitty The answer in all cases must b' given as "Yes" or No" For example: If one of the gentle men asks a lady, Do you dislike petting?" what is the young lady t' do? Even books on etiquette will b' of little help at such a time'
 If she answers truthfully, "4cs, it may spoil future dates. If she silently puts a penalty mt | the kitty" she becomes a lady witt past.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
X Song at Once Tender and Info
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\ Song at Once Tender and lnfor-
 native nei- Gl trs sogf"eso
 By Samuel Hoffenstein You hire a cook. but she can't cook yet; You teach her by candle. bell and book. yet: You show her, as if she were in her cradle, Today. the soup. tomorrow. ladle. Well, she doesn't learn, so although you need her. You decide that somebody else should feed her But you're kind by birth: you hate 10 fire her: So you wait and wait. and before you do fl What thanks do you get? She beats you to il!
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
LETTING THE WORLD GO BY

When President Coolidge spent his vacation at Swampscott the movie cameras clicked constantly: so did other cameras. The President dodged few of them.
 When he spent his vacation in the Black Hills the story was the same
 This year it is different. He is in the wilds of Wisconsin and as this Is written had remained in constant seclusion. The weather was bad and that may have had something to do with it; anyway. cameramen can cool their heels two miles distant for all the President cares.
 He decided not to run.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
HOME PROGRESS EXPOSITION

It costs money and effort to put on . home progress exposition and for some of those participating the returns may be doubtful Particu- larly is this the case with manufac- turers who by nature are not de- pendent upon local business for much Of their output. But Hartford has had such an exposition for sev- eral years and evidently is finding it worth while. It is our opinion that New Britain would also find 1t of advantage.
 Reasons are not far to seek. A proper display of home products at- tains two objects: The possibilities of selling more homemade goods to the local community and the build ing up of prestige and incubation of pride in home endeavor.
 The latter is in the nature of an intangible. Yet 1t is something well worth attempting to attain. The citi- xen who yisualizes an attractive dis play of New Britain products cannot help bulging with increased pride in his community. He feels more kindly disposed toward the enterprise that makes this possible: he will discuss them with his family and friends; he will feel like the apostle Paul when he gave evidence regarding his home town-that 1t was mo mean city,
 Take such a remarkably versatile institution as Landers. Frary and Clark. How many know that this New Britain institution has 5000 articles on ih catalog? Would not a display of even . part of this grand galaxy of manufactured articles arouse enthusiasm. admira- ton and good will among citizens generally?
 Then there is the American Hard ware Corporation. Few citizens have ever had an opportunity to glimpse even . part of the amazing diversity of articles made by its various con- stituents. We are accustomed to reading advertising in various pub lications in which concerns identified with this corporation told the world how superior their product happens to be, incidentally handsomely ad- yertising this city at the same time. For local citizens to have the oppor- tunity to see these products would be even more effective.
 We cannot mention all the big plants which could be identified with such an exposition in addition to the merchants. We would be bad ly mistaken if the Stanley Rule X Level, the Stanley Works. the Fafnir Bearing company, Hart X Cooley snd all the others could not find q most adequate way to show us all about their products and do so in an instructive and educational manner.
 Some such concerns might not have enough distribution in the city directly to add drop 10 tho dip4- dend bucket because of such an ey- position. But the cost would bo slight and the good will and under standing engendered would hC worth much.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

For that matter, no man is hero to himself when he lies awake in bed.
 Life in like baseball. You cant place your hits: bit if you hit the ball hard enough, lot of them fat ten your average. The quickest way to learn whether any practice is harmless or evil is to observe the kind of people that delight in it.
 The average man pays for a home by the time he is fifty, which eX- plains why there is no effort to pro- vide old-age pensions for landlords.
 The white vest was great re- sponsibility, but 1t enabled the cas- llal observer to pick out the import ant citizens.
 Correct this sentence: T must have the correct time" said the husband to the wife, "so l will set my watch by yours"
 Copvriobt 1908 p1bliehcrs
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
ECHO OF LYNCHING

Houston. Tex. June P R-Fout men were arrested here late yester- day in connection with the lynchink of Robert Powell, negro, who waa taken from his bed in the city hos- pital and hanged to a bridge post several miles from the city early Wednesday.
 Chief of Police Goodson eaind said one of the men had made q statement which will clear up tho entire case.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

his age to become president of these United States.
 John iS ikeable lad, He is woo- ing happiness first, and once that will gain all the other furbelows that life has to offer. All the world loves lover. the saying goes. and the entire citizenry of these United States unanim ouely wish all that is worthy and good for the son of the Presi- dent.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
RAIN PREVENTS FLIGHT

Lakehurst. N. J.. June 23 (UPJ- Rain prevented the navy dirisibla Los Angeles from starting for Lowe ell, Mass, today where an airport dedication ceremony is being held.
 Lieut.. Commander Charles Ros. endahl, commander of the Los An- geles. said he would leave late today, or tomorrow if weather permitted.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Mixed Rankf

Dr, Hackett: Why don't you take care of that poor soldier they just brought ln?"
 Dr. Pearson: Got to walt for . ruling from Washington from the War Department"
 Dr. Hackett: What ahout?" Dr. Pearson: Whether we can perform Major operation on a Corporal in a Private Ward!'
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Oklahoma University
 Man Wins as Orator

Los Angeles, June g lP - Carl Albert, a freshman at Oklahoma uni
 yersity and the son of coal miner.
 ,ast night won first place in the
 finals Of the fourth annual intercol-
 iegIate ora' orical contest on the con stltttlcn
 Albert received q prize of $1,50o.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Taken at Her Word!

Now son. cautioned mother, listen 10 me. You must never, NEVER do anything behind my back or when I'm not looking that you would not willingly do when ] am looking"
 "Oh mom, then I'll never have 10 take another bath. will I?" replied Bobby without hesitation.
 -Iillie NJ. Saunders.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, caro of tho New
 Britain Herald, and your letter viu he forwarded to New York.
Now That We've Heard Elm All.

Now That We've Heard Elm All,
 Folks! Commencement. Days-Convention Days induce this state of mind It's cheerators. not orators we need, There'll he a shortage of the hot air sprouting kind, But the mlrth- producing sort Is rare indeed,
 Sounded Swedish! Olson: Did yez ate dovn-tow today?'
 ole. Jr.: Yes. Had a good appe- tie. l ate with gusto." Olson: "Shure an old be careful tahln' up Wld strange SNedes!"
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
Must Re Good.

Ross; They say Edwin Clayton is very clever"
 Hill: You bet. He visited at our house once and beat the family to the bathroom three mornings in succession.'
 B. H. Dibble.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

Nsmhs9 Audit Basooa of Circulation The A .. e is . national organization which furaiShss newspapsrs and adver- eieess with . strictly honest analysis Of earculation. Our circulation stat!stics are haseA upoo this audit. This tnsures pro- tectioa assinst fraud in newspaper d!s- tributien 6gurss to both national and local advertissra
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

The two unfortunates whose every idle word may be used against them are the prisoner and the candidate.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

3Aa Herald is on saIs daily h New York st HotslinIs Newsstand. Times eouars: Schults's Nswsstands. Entrance Grand Central. t3ud Street
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

A hick town is a place where tourists new car.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22

Romance will get a frightful jar in the future when little girls are shown grandmother seven wedding outfits.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-22
The Punch Bowl

(Served By Lois Palemo) "Thousa nds who want 10 sin Rush 10 join in our festival Send at once for your tickets But do not apply twice"
 -C'hicae go 1ll.D Tribune, Everything has to he done through the papers nowadays!