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The Washington times., 1928-09-04
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Observations On He Weather

Washington, April 16.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and continued cold tonight: Tuesday increasing cloudiness rising tenn perature; moderate north winds be- coming variable.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Falr and continued cold tonight. Tuesday increasing cloudiness. Ris- lhE temperature. Possibly showers in north portion. Moderate north winds becoming variable.
 Conditions: High pressure at tended by cool weather for the sea- son of the year prevails over all portions of the country east of the Rocky Mountains. Light to heavy and killing frosts were reported throughout the northern districts and as far south as the northern portions of the Gulf states. Rains were reported from the south Atlan- tic and East Gulf states, and from the upper Mississippi valley. Dis turbances are forming over Utah and the north Pacific coast states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
 Forest fire warning: Low hu- midity witt, brisk winds during the day make the atmospheric con- dtions very dangerous for brush and forest fires,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
TWO FRENCH PLIERS MAKE AVIATION HISTORY

The round-the- world trip of the French fliers Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrix was noteworthy chief ly for the brilliant exploit Of flying from Tokio to Paris in slightly more than six days. They did not fly all the way round the world, as had been done previously, going from the Pacific Coast of the United States to Tokio by steamer. From Tokio. where they resumed their air journey, they averaged l,6OO miles q day.
 The two Frenchmen received the welcome they were entitled. to when they got back to Paris. The flight unquestionably advanced aviation science.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
\ NEW SCHOOL FOR THE CITY

The citys campaign, extending
 over several years, which has had as its object the creation of sufficient new modern schools to accommodate the younger generation. has reach-
 cd another milestone with the com-
 pletion of the Benjamin Franklin school on Clinton street. This school belongs 10 the assortment of fine new buildings erected, comparing taVorahly with the Lincoln. Vance and Roosevelt schools in most par tlculars, and costing somewhat less than any of these. It must not be overlooked, however, in computing the costs of the new buildings. that the land purchased by the school committee has q strong bearing upon the totals,
 The Lincoln school, with a capa- city Of 500 pupils, cost s35s 900; the Vance school, with equal capacity, cost s3oA,ooo: the Roosevelt school. with q capacity of 500, cost $35o. 900; Nh!le the Benjamin Franklin school, with capacity Of 6Se. cost $2op,- 600. The Nathan Hale Junior high school annex cost s235, 900.
 
 That the city is not yet through with attending to it's educational needs Is evident from the program Of Improvements yet to be attempted. room at the senior high school. This has progressed far enough 10 insure hectic discussion as to whether thsro shall !" an addition 10 the pres enf building or whether another hiah school should be constructed in a diff torrnf & ction of the city. This point will l." s"ttled in due time, and there E liftle likelihood that the city will for"go l's duty merely hecauE. of q dlsasfe gnI'nt about the details som. cnm.roiulse evidently will be worked cHt.
 l''' situation iu the junior higi schools is such as to force early ac. lion. lf a' all poarible. no part si,r-a frH-N"" Ht should bc q cIG d urcn IS means of relieving the condi-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

going to be in town a few days, my notice was never entered in your paper, so in return I shall never have anything to do with such q hick town, cheap. low-down place.
 I an, former lad,
 FRED J. PETERSON, Member N. Y. Stock Exchange, firm of $. w. Baruch & Co.
 Ed. Note:-
 Mr. Peterson is certainly sour on his old home town. Sorry We missed that notice you sent in. old chap. particularly as it seemed to poison you against New Britain. Please do not blame the town. however. it's our fault, or those who handle tho mails failed. Maybe, some day, you will want to come back here to live. old-timer. If you do. drop in and tell us some of your stories. We should like to use them.-Ed.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

This reason seems to have beer
 the extreme carefulness exercised by
 the pilots of the Bremen in not
 starting from Ireland before the
 weather reports were as favora ble
 as could be ina gined for this perilous l journey by air. The German-Irish
 trio had learned & lesson from the
 fate Of those who went before. They
 waited in Ireland a long time before
 starting. When they finally hoped
 off they had the definite knowledge i that the weather ahead would be ''as
 good as could be expected"
 Nungesser and Coli set out iror
 Paris and hoped to attain maximum. speed across the North Atlantic. We now know such a thing is impossible.
 \ plane with a maximum speed of
 13o miles an hour will rarely ee, a chance to go that fast coming toward America over that course.
 Captain Leslie Hamilton. Colonel F. r. Minchcn and Princess Loweu- stein- -Wertheim left Galway and headed into fog, high wind and low barolnetric pressure. The odds were overwhelmingly against them on account of failure to take weather conditions into proper consideration.
 Captain Waiter Hinchlffe and Elsie Mackay, daughter of Niscount 1nchape, gave even less thought than any Of the others to the terrors Of North Atlantic weather. They left England during snow, ran into showers. sleet, high winds and storms, and on top Of all this had gasoline for only 5000 miles. They took amazing chances and were never heard from again.
 Captain Hermann koehl. pilot of the Bremen, with his packer, Baron Ehrenfried von Huenefeld, and Colonel James J. Fitzmaurice. con- of the Irish Free State air particular as to the kind of weather they cared to trust. Captain Koehl, 1 quoting hls wife indicate. ! spent many hours analysing the facts l known as result of previous fail 1 lrcs. His thesis was that with enough ! gasoline for a flight lasting Ao hours. and as good weather as the North Atlantic could be expected to furnish, a plane should be able to 'ross to America. Even in spite of hese prudent calculations, the Bremen was driven far from it's was beset by winds and fogs, ,nd had to alight on rock and ice pound island off Labrador. But the rip proved that with the best of weather plane can at least cross he North Atlantic from Ireland in . non-stop flight. It has also proved 'eyond doubt that such attempts Ire not for chancc-takers. The reports are more important ho -j where patience is the best virtue.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

many of them were built at Balti-
 more in the years following the War of 1872.
 Q. Is there a town or city called Sleepy Hollow? A. There is a section called
 Sleepy Hollow" at Tarrytown, New York. on the Hudson River. a few miles above New York City. It is famous as the home of Washington Irving and the scene of some of his most delightful stories.
 c. When did Emil Coue die and what caused his death?
 A. He died July ?, 1926 at his home in Nancy. France. Death was caused by heart disease.
 .. How old is Al Jolson and is he marriedo
 A. He was born May e6, 1886. He Is divorced from Ethel Delmar.
 Q. What is the meaning of the word Mizpah?
 A. It is Hebrew word meaning watch or outlook" the name of several places in Palestine, the most important of which is the heap of stones and pillars set up by Jacob and his brethren as a witness of the covenant between Jacob and Laban. The use of Mizpah as an inscription for memorial rings is based upon the words of Laban who said "Aliz- pan! meaning The Lord watch be- tween thee and me.
 2. Will love birds mate in cap- tiyity? What should they be fed:
 A. They will mate in captivity but they need a nest for their young. tor which purpose q cocoanut shell | is suitable. The mating season is from about February fl to the end of June. Feed them dry bread, 1 crackers, nuts of all kinds, chick 1 Need. dandelions. grass, weeds, tur- lips, carrots, cabbage. dried red 1 peppers, mixture of coarse salt, charcoal and broken oyster shells. A lttle hemp. flax and poppy seed can oe fed occasionally, also grasshop- 'ers and meal worms,
 Q. What is the value of a T.. S. lime with IS" mint mark, dated S94o
 A. It is valued at $50 to s1oo.
 Q. What kind of lights do Navy ivers use under watero
 A. Electric lights of 1000 watt with water resistant bulbs nd waterproof terminals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
25 Fears Ago Today

The molders at Russell & Erwin. have lost their strike and have bcer ordered back by the national union Twenty of the 55 strikers have all ready found employment elsewhere and the remainder are very bite, they say deserted them.
 l Cp-to-date the poles of the Con. nectlcut Railway X Lighting Co have not been taken down, and Chairman Johnston of the subway board said this morning it behooyed | the city to test the strength of its ordinances by pushing the action against the electric company. The case is now in the hands of the cor poration counsel.
 Another quarrel is brewing in tho city government Alderman Curtis attacked the mayor and city clerk over the isolation hospital bills al the last council meeting, and now the mayor promises to strike back by telling of neglect in Ma Curtis construction work on the hospital.
 The committee which has had in charge the arrangeme its for the university extension lectures during the past winter held a meeting aft the residence of Mrs. Norman Coo ley last evening. IL was announced that all expenses had been met, 200 course tickets and 100 single tick pfS having hapD sold
 Basketball Casino tonight, 2 games.
 Last chance, no more burlesque.
 The Gr2 minar school eighth grade team defeated the Twentieth Cen tllry Debating club nine at Walnut Hill park in a seNrn-nning baseball game today by 39 to 36.
 A good many democrats are quos- 'ioning the party's wiadom in the past el"ction. when no tickets were placed in the field in the first three wards.
 The common council died as # had lived -tiGhting Mr. Curtis had moved adjournment when MT Berg
 from called attention 10 the fact that sonnet hing had been forgotten the giving Of thanks. Mir Curtis ""ro~d but at the end he intrcd rc- 'd q rr~olut'on ceiling for the may or a~1 hcaHh officer to giye an ar- counting. This h~ietled with his u7'3l acrimnny. his chief fault Probably no one gives ,eorc frcf. ti11o 10 the city then Nr Curtis. and his interest is not quoytioned ios even his c1oonsuts
 C'e -les S Ar'rews wac 7,crm!ttoL 10 oYroee con~o'idntion | fore tho committee c1 cities ani ho~or',hr withcrf ho'nr oH"@tionn1 rv any Of his arsoc'HtnT on 'hc chnr'er ro,n. rl't'"". He is rlh .'.1'- r and an f e-7+r"t '-'r'"~ o-'c. h'rt he ~7 1c. eor,r ''' -''-7.'-'=. For i~e.~nrc, hc ooie 't7t v. Y. G""7-rv w-S o1~o~e1 t-,f VT. Cn''~o. eo-'a hr h~T - aut1or- fly 70 make su0h statement
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

You can get an answer to any
 question Of fac, or information by
 writing to the Question Editor. New
 Britain Herald. Washington Bureau
 l"22 New York avenue. Washington 1 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. 1 fidential.- Editor. .. How did the epithet 'Daso" originate?
 A. It is said to be a corruption
 by American and English sailors of the Spanish word Diego" In Span lsh-America. the words, Santiago, San Diego, lago and Diego are of such common occurrence that the Yankee sailors called the natives of these countries, "dago men, or "Diegos." The word has been applied to other foreigners of late years, particularly to Italians.
 Q. What does the word "Wop" mean?
 A. It is said to be the shortened form Of the Sicilian colloquial term for "a good od-for-nothing fellow"
 C. What are the relative ranks of commissioned officers of the United States Navy?
 4. In the order named they are: Admiral, e-Admiral Rear-AA- miral, Captain. Commander, Lieut.. Commander, Lieutenant, Lieutenant (Junlor Grade) and Ensign.
 c. Who are the Justices of the Supreme Count of the U. S.o
 A. William Howard Taft, Chief Justice; Oliver Wendell Holmes, Willis Van Deventer, James C. Me Reynolds, Youis D. Brandeis George sutherland, Pierce Butler, Edward Terry Sanford and Harlan r. Stone, Associate Justices
 c. Is a blue discharge paper from the army a dishonorable one?
 A. The blue form is used for q | discharge without prejudice. It was given during the World War to men | who were dismissed from the Army on account of physical disability or similar reason. 4 dishonorable dis charge is on a yellow form and an honorable discharge is on white form.
 Q. Where was Ramon Novarro born?
 A. In Durango. Mexico.
 G. Are oranges propagated from seed?
 A, Oranges may be propagated seed and some varieties come true. or nearly true 10 seed, but most of them do not and therefore the nsu- Il method of propagating is by bud ling.
 Q. What became of the Balti- more clipper ships after the War of 1872?
 4, Clipper ships were built argely on Spanish models and were used successfully in the War )f 1912. After the war they were into merchant ships, and employed for many years in over- seas trade. Some of them became famous for their long cruises The clipper ship era lasted until the middle of the 18th century and
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

The Danbury News says the only safe place for d hit and run dr!NeT is behind the bars: to which state ment a feryent amen can be said, But in order 10 attain this desirable censummation the judges must do their stuff regardless of mercy. An automobile association which hung ID substantial rewards for the de- lection Of hut and run drivers was llonplussed to find that after paying out good money many of the heart less hit-and- runners, after being found guilty. were left off with next to nothing in punishment.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

The reluctance Of some aNiat DTS 10 iakc weather forecasts into consider alton was illustrated by General ln- berto Mobile only yesterday. when he left Rome for the North Pole, the first stop 10 Dc in Germany, con- trary to the warnings sent out. The result: His ship was tossed about during wild gale and onIy consit- erahle good luck avoided 4 disaster.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Let it not be overlooked that Sen- ator Jim Watson, boss Of the h. diana political machine, is not fecl- ing so very we'll after the way the political apple cart was upset in Illinois. Jim has an uneasy feeling that what happened next door might just as easily occur in his own fam- fly. A New York Times writcr-in- Nestigator is of the opinion the Democrats have a good chance Of electing i governor and carrying the state for the presidency. The grand old party in the state has been tied up with tho klan so thoroughly that public indignation ought 10 know hoW 10 rebuke it.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

tion that is expected to culminate
 next Fall. The structure of the
 Roosevelt elementary school is such
 as to enable it to be converted into
 a junior high school, but such action
 at this time would merely accentu-
 ate the crush in elementary accom-
 modations and would be no lasting
 method in solving the problem.
 l More substantial efforts to make an improvement has been registered in connection with the Northend school, which will be somewhat nodernized and enlarged. greatly to the satisfaction of the residents of the locality. The Northend school ought to be made into a structure fully capable Of accommodating the people in that section of the city: they are as much entitled to ade- quate school accommodations as the people in any other section. In our opinion it will not be long before it will be necessary 10 construct anoth- er elementary school at Oak and Allen streets. Such action has been deferred to determine wha, effect the opening of the Benjamin Frank lin school will have.
 For awhile the city almost decided to sell the old Burritt school: now it again is in use. The plan now is to sell the old Lincoln school, the lone bid awaiting action by the Common Council after the School Committee voted favorahly on an offer of s1o,- 500 for the old building. The old Lincoln school, being beyond uso for any city purpose, will be turned into an apartment dwelling. The new Lincoln school, compared with the old, we'll illustrates changes in school house ideas in the last half century. When the old Lincoln school was built citizens were proud Of it. Half q century from now will the recently buildings also seem as relatively out of-dateo
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

II IS safe 10 assume that most clil- zens forgot there was such q place in the city as McCabe's 5 park, which IS the name Of he green at the end of North Main street, and which will be fhe final resting place of the German hoHi,zer. Nobody but the park board seems 10 know the names of the various triangular parks throughout the city, but nevertheless fhesc specks Of green are appreciated.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

If the Connecticut companys swivel chair artists down in New
 Haven know what is best for the company they will Of their own ac- cord abolish the fare zone at Lazy Lane. putting one-fare system in effect between Plainville and South- ington. This would be popular and earn money for the company. The present system of two fares between the towns earns nothing but ill-will
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Police Stop Golf ''Game"
 At Walnut Hill Sunda,

Motorcycle Officer w. & Strolls was detailed by Captain Kelly to stop the playing of golf on Walnut Hill park at 11;3o yesterday fore noon There is no course on the park but number of players en- joy driving the ball about the spa- ciOus area.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
WHY TIL, BREMEN SUCCEEDED

The four ncnorlanes which in the history of aviation pointed their nose from Europe 10 the tnIrpi i States were first class machines. All were equipped with sufficient fuel. All had on board skilled afiators. But of the four. only nnf. tho Bremen. reached the American sid" Of the ocean. Probably there is q reason.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
COMMUNICATED
Here's A Hot Dig at the Old Hon,.. Town. Central Y. NJ. C. A., o5 Hanson Place. Brooklyn, x. Y.,
 April IA. New Britain Herald


 April IA New Britain Herald, New Britain. Conn. 1 Dear Editor: 1 Glancing over today's New Britain Herald 1 was more than surprised to see everything about New Britain people. but nothing about former New Britainites. Do you know, that 8 former New Britainite cleaned up one million dollars on the recent stock mark eft rally?
 Do you know, that q former New BrlfaInite Was admitted to member ship ill the New York Stock Ex- change. paying s365,0oo for his memberships
 Do you know that a former New brltalmte is one of HolIywood's s favorite and best actors?
 DO you know, that a former New Brltalnlte was elected vice presi- dent of one of New York's largest banks?
 Instead of useless society news, why not give a thought to former lads who are successful business men? Branch out. don't he so nick lsh I have a lot I can tell, but I sent a notice to you once that I was
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Works Both Ways!

Hanson: I've got an awful tooth- ache''
 Gelders: Why don't you see a dentst?'
 Hanson: "No thanks. Last vee]1-J Iad a pam in my arm and the doc ter advised me to have my teeth out. So I'm afraid if go to the den- tlst about this tooth-ache he'll ad- NLse me to have my arm off"
 -Eleanor G. Raphaels Copyright 1928, Reproduction
 FOrbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Now that the railroad detectives arc out Of town. the Use of the rail- road right Of way for walking pur- poses continues unabatcd. Those in hurry evidently conclude the shortcut is worth the money or the risk.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Only one more week and we be- gin to save daylight, greatly to the disgust of Connecticut soil-tillers who have about given up the attempt to force city slickers to stick by country time.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

\ scientist has stated that ten miles above the earth's surface the air is 1c0 degrees below zero Which is nice bit of information to re- member next summer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

We didn't wish to refer to it while the recent Atlantic flight was in superstitious susceptibilities of the populace. The Bremen not only achieved the first east-west North Atlantic flight. but did it on Friday the 18th.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

The gang>ters Ill Chicago are said rc be alarmed. This is the first time they knew anything about law and order. The day may yet come when they will have more coming to them than gorgeous funerals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
m" { !I .stNry!

S"nr' Cd sstary! Ars: Thorley: "Shakespeare's hr-Aday comes on April 23rd. did you know that?"
 Tnorlcy twcGrily): T suppose that means another present 10 b,ly.'
 Doris Jean katz
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

It is said that in New Jersey a brewery is kept in running order pending the repeal Of the 18th amendment. Which is additional proof. If any is needed, that Jersey mosquitoes are princes Of optimism.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Liberty ponds must be aStonished d
 when they observe the kind of
 democracy they made the world
 safe for.
 Hlndenburg wears a crepe-de- chine night cap. and there's noth- Ing you can do by way of protest except to take all unusually large Cnaw.
 Every town has at least one fam. lily that leads the community in al- most everything except debt paving. You can find q tooth paste recom- mcnd2d To cure almost anything eX cept eullibility. A husband is a man who bids four spades and feels offended be- cause his Nifc's hand doesn't help him any
 The hitch in saving for a rainy day is that 6 flood may wash it away.
 Nations once simplified matters by revealing their war aims. Now II they'd only announce their peace aims.
 If ever you speak with spirits. ask one of the early settlers what lc thinks of masculine paiamas decorated with flowers and birdies.
 America nism: Ridiculing the gay trappings of royalty: feeling impor- 1 tant in a lodge uniform.
 Many a man thinks he's tolerant | when he is just too shallow to de- | Nelop a conviction.
 sport model: A car that costs SSd5 more because it is covered with S2,G5 worth Of nickel.
 How can stranger pick out the prominent citizens, now that gold headed canes arc out of style
 Backing out of close place isn't difficult if your wits are sharp and | your tenders already crumpled.
 Some chain stores count the c11s- toners as they come in but doubt less drug stores wait until night and count the gum wads under the tables.
 Funny man. He never worries 1bout things he knows are perlna- 1ent. but only about things he in- ends to change.
 Few feathered folk are hand 'omer than the jaybirtl Which proves that clothes don't make the nan unless he keeps still.
 Pullmans have a slot for discard d razor blades, but the commuters 7 pecial hasn't yet provided a place or used toothpicks.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Yet. some women have double chins!
 Ambition is nice. But be careful. salmon are goldfish that grew big enough to be eaten,