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New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO "SAvE" RIVER

Announcement that Charles Evans Hughes is to be added to the array of consul that is endeavoring to en- join the state of Massachusetts from dtyerting water from the natural courss of the Swift and Ware rivers. which are feeders of the Connecticut River, into Boston's water supply brings to mind considerable ques- ton as to why Connecticut has sud- denly become so jealous of its river. After it has abused it. at the ex- pense of both nature lovers and of navigation for years it now wishes to keep 1t. Undoubtedly the cry will 10 up that the public would suffer greatly from the loss of water in the river, that it will not be able to use 1t as a waterway for business or pleasure. that it will be deprived Of the opportunity to navigate along one of the most beautiful. water ways in the world because Massa- ohusetts has seen fit to remove a large percentage of the usual flow, thus lowering the river.
 All of the arguments might easily be so, if the state of Connecticut through its shortsightedness had not seen fit to make a joke of them years ago. The state has allowed various concerns. cities and even state institutions to so pollute the stream that is little better than . sewer, it has allowed bridge to be built at Hartford which, in lacking q draw, decisively prohibits naviga- ton to 70 upstream further than that city. it has played joke with ita liver in every way. Far more truth might be incorporated in the law yers' briefs, setting forth Connecti- cuts claim to the water, if it were simply and bluntly stated that d. version of the two rivers would 50 increase the percentage of pollution that the river would become a sewer indeed.
 Marvellous scenery is along the Connecticut river, but a person, to enjoy it needs to be devoid of the sense of smell. above all things Good navigation opportunities are offered. Barge captains and tug crews might stand the trip up the river and down. passengers on the boats certainly should choose other means of transportation.
 It Is our hope that the diversion project does not go through. and Il Is certainly the desire of all that i'm. mediate steps are taken by the state to see that the Connecticut is clean cd up and kept clean. It will be ex. pensive, to cities. manufacturers and various institutions. But il should be done.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
S Fear. Ago To-day

William F. Atwood says that there Is no argument against con- soiidation and that it Is sure to come, if not by the present charter by some later one.
 The Grammar school, the bete noir of the local school system. was rot Tn session today. There is no heating apparatus in the building. and the various contractors, includ- ing Q. F. Curtis, are fighting over the responsibility. Even the most optimistic members of the school committee do not believe the build ing will be ready for occupancy be- fore January 1.
 F. G. Piatt, who is connected in an executive capacity with several of the city's leading institutions, not ably the Y. NJ. C. A., is a staunch 1 advocate of the new charter, He says 1t may not be ideal but it is an improvement.
 Complaints have been made to the Herald that the football ground. at Walnut Hili park are being spoil cd by worLmen who are laying out q wicket field. They say they ou6h, to have it in the fall and the wicket players can have it in the 1 spring. They further say there 1, discrimination on the part of the park department. as city employee are helping lay out the wicket field whereas no help was even given fol a football or baseball field.
 Bishop Chauncey Brewster vii bless the new St. Marks rectory or Wednesday evening. October 14. Tn, blessing of the different rooms wil he of great interest. and the pastor'l wife will keep open house that eve Iing.
 One important matter to come b.. fore the annual town meeting 1T Plainville this year Is the advisabiIi ,y Of appointing q night officer.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Yes can get an answes to any question of fact or information by writing to the Qaestir: Editor. New Britain Herald. Warrington Bureau, ls13 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. eneiok tng tive cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be xt, zen, nor can ex- tended research bc undertaken. Al other euestions will receive . per- sonai reply. Unsigned requests can- not bs answered. All letters are con- idsntial.-y:diter
 Q. Is 1t true that there was . president of the United States who could neither read nor write?
 A. No. It is said, however. of one president. Andrew Johnson, that his wife taught him to read and write as he had not learned it in his boyhood.
 0. When was Woodrow Wilson governor of New Jersey2
 A. January l. 1911 to January 1. 1913.
 Q. How many secretaries of state were there during the Wilson ad- ministrations?
 A. Three: William J. Bryan, appointed 1913; Robert Lansing, 1915: Bainbridge Colby, 1920.
 Q. How high is the statue of William Penn on the tower of the City hall in Philadelphia. Pa? When was 1t erected?
 A. The statue was erected in November, 1924. It is 37 feet high and weighs 5s.s4s pounds.
 Q. Did Benjamin Franklin have any part in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States?
 A. Benjamin Franklin was active in forming both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He was a member of the Congress sional committee appointed to draw up the Declaration and was also member of congress at the time the Constitution was formed. 17S7.
 Q. Is the cartoonist who drew Everett True" living?
 A. Condo, the cartoonist of Everett True, is living.
 .. Has man the same number of ribs as a woman? How many?
 A. Each has twenty-four ribs.
 O. When and by whom was Judge Brandeis appointed to the United States court?
 A. He was appointed January 2S, 1916, by President Wilson.
 Q. What is the official name of the Republic of Brazil?
 A. "Estrados Undos Do Brasil" Freely and literally translated it means Limited States of Brazil".
 Q. Will you name for me the pitchers on the New York Yankee baseball team at present?
 A. H. Johnson. Zachary. Pen mock, Pipgrass, Heimach. Hoyt.
 Q. Should doctor or man with title like professor use the title in endorsing 8 check?
 A. No. A professional man en- dorses checks with his signature just as a non-professional man.
 0. What is the largest gun in the United States? What is the largest gun carried on U. $. battleship?
 A. The largest gun in the United States is 70 feet long and the gun proper weighs 197 tons; handles 2,10O pound shells. $50 pounds of powder. One round of ammunition costs 31,36S.O0. The largest gun carried on U. g. battleship is the 16 inch gun.
 o. When did Luther Burbank die and where is he buried?
 A. He died April 1c. 1926 and was buried in Santa Rosa. Califor- mia, April 14, 1928 beneath a cedar of Lebanon planted by him many
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
CITIES OF A MILLION

The U. 6. census estimates show five cities of more than . million, as you probably saw in the newspaper namely. New York. Chicago. Philadelphia, Detroit and Cleveland.
 But this is only half the story. There are other cities with more than a million, although it is not officially in any census.
 The surrounding suburban cities and towns to the larse cities are just as much a part of the big cities, for all practical purposes, as the down. town sections. On this basis there are 100000 in the Pittsburgh area, more than . million in the Los Angeles area, nearly 100000 in the Boston area, quite million in the Baltimore area and also in the St. Louis area, and 50 on down to the lesser cities.
 Legal Limitations do not permit some cities to include the surround ing areas in their official popula- tions; many nearby cities and towns refuse to join" the neighboring big cities and cannot be forced to do 90. Other cities are not handicapped in this respect. and these have the easy road to show an apparent big popu- lation total: when as a matter oi fact they have no more than some of the lesser lights.
 What is apparent in these esti- mates. however. is that the cities are growing rapidly, while many rural districts are declining. The popula- ton of the country h becoming more urban than rural. and this can- not help effecting an urban com- plexion upon politics.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
Me.o Kay . to Relieve Tired,
 AchinR Feet

Did you know that you can in- stantly take the sting out of burn ing tired feet by simply bathing them in hot water to which you have added little sylphp-Nathol -one teaspoonful to quart? Sore ness vanishes like magic! Swelling's reduced. This wonderfully soothing solution banishes corns, bunions and callouses, too, and is refreshing in the bath. Get Sylpho-Nathol at all dealers.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
POLITICS IN THE POST OFFICE

A citizen brought bletter into the office which he had taken from one of the writing desks in the post ofice. Until that occurred we had thought the post once was out of politics. But in order to put 1t into politics 1t seems that soitae red hot grand old party man had seen to 1t that there were first rate Hoover blotters In ths building. The blotter showed Hoover sitting on top of an elephant, both the elephant and Hoover being Of large stss.
 We think the post once oficials should not allow political blotters in the post office-Republican. Demo- cratic or those of any other party.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
SERIES BETTING
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 New York, Oct. , (UPl-The odd1i on the St. Louis Cardinais to wiA the world series today heightened te to 5. Betting has been light. buA was expected to pick up today.
 The latest prices quoted by Jack Doyle. Broadway betting colnmis. sioner, follow:
 to that the Cardinals do ret win the series.
 to that the Yankees dc not win the series.
 to 10 that the Cardinals do not win the first game.
 II to 10 that the Yankees do not win the first game.
 12 to 5 that the Cardinals do not win the first two ganeA
 IT to that the Yankees do not win the first two games.
 10 to l that the Cardinals do not win the first four games.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
A HARDOR ON THE GOLD COAST

One of the most striking commer- cial developments in Africa is that along the Gold Coast. where Great Britain holds sway. The harbor of Takoradi in this colony is practically unknown to most readers, but in London shipping circles congratula- tons are many. The new hafbor provides the only complete shelter for large vessels along 1900 miles of surf-bound coast. Ocean liners can now dock there and pick up cargoes with the aid of every modern appli- ance.
 What is this colony and what ad- vantage does it give. to England, anyway? We'll, in the first place trade has increased there from S1o,- 100000 in 1900 to t1,2s0, ,000. .0o0 in 1927. Consequently it was worth while for the British government to spend S16,OO0,OO0 on the harbor. Half the worlds cocoa supply comes through it.
 The two long breakwaters, the quays, the hydraulic lifting equip ment, and all the other accessories of shipping built at this faraway point is conceded to be convincing evidence that Great Britain still is able to do more than merely muddle | through difficult situation. The work was begun in 1921 and ha. been completed nine months ahead of schedule. and in the 10 acres oi calm water in the hhrbor IF linera at time can ride comfortably al anchor.
 Where there is trade Great Brit. ain continues to wield a long and mighty arm. Construction of a great harbor in darkest Africa might have degenerated into a political foot. ball at home: but it didn't. The pro. Ject was originated by Lord Milne, and when change in government arrived it was carried forward jus, as vigorously by the Macdonald cabinet as by it's predecessors. It ha. been completed under the Baldwin regime but nobody regards it as { political triumph. It was simpl, natural to regard it as the natura thing to do regardless of what part, happened to be in power In London
 The next time we drink . cup O cocoa we'll yield a toast to the grea harbor of Takoradi, whence 1 probably came.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
THE FOX AND THE GOOSE
By Dr. George Rockwell

Dy LIT. reOT6e hOCkWeu
 Once upon a time | Fox, while passing through a wood, came upon group of animals consisting of a Wolf, Lion, and Tiger. They were listening to a Goose who was giving a Health Lecture. The Goose said, "Why do you waste your lives killing and eating one another: Every meal is strug- gle for you and means death for an- other. When you devour a dead ani- nal you yourselves become sick"
 Meat is not good" the Goose continued. Look at the Elephant. He eats nothing but leaves and grasses which are healthful and easily obtaihable He is many times the size of any Of you and lives to be hundreds of years old" "All of which proves nothins!'' said the Fox. "A rabbit eats the same food as the Elephant. yet rab- bits have diseases which kill them off by the hundreds. They're weak timid. and scared to death halt oi the time. and live but a short while at the most"
 Wheteupon the Goose wal promptly killed and devoured and the meeting adiourRed.
 Moral:
 Eating fish never yet made | swtminer.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
FIREMAN RESIGNS

Leo Forsyth. driver of the city service ladder truck housed at No. 2 fire station. has forwarded his resignation to tho fire board. He had asked for a six months leave of ab- sence to enter business and resigned from the department when the board declined to hold vacancy in the permanent ranks for that length of time.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
SUGAR AND COLDS

Comes the season for colds. There is an old adage. feed a cold but starve a fever" but there are many
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

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New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Correct this sentence: We quarrel at times." said the wife, but never as result Of being bored"
 Copyright 1928. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
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New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

It's easy to tell those who deserve charity. They accept as little as they can.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Another advantage in going to church: You needn't spend Monday preparing an alibi.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

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 Her Full NanH:. Prof. Hillis Gin lesson on Myth ology): What was Ceres's other nameo" Fred, '31: World
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 WOslklnt Stay Thcrei Rufus Cat the circus): Whats cat animal?" Liza: That's a lion" Rufus: Where he live? ?" Liza: Africa" Rufus: Den all dat stuff what
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Republican Philadelphia wouldn't tolerate the awful Tammany tiger. She prefers blind tigers.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

The churches should know how to vote. They've been told often enough.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

And you cant tell by the nose elevation in the back seat how much the little man in the front seat owes the grocer.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

It pays to remain upright. A pedestrian never is out of luck un- til he's horizontal,
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

A homely girl has one advantage. She can get mad without looking much worse.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Another thing. Note the steady improvement and expansion of the instalment plan under republican administration.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
Ecty snd Eancies

By ROBERT CULLEN
 Truck loads of liquor rushed to Florida sufferers. It's an III wind
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

MT. Ford says the right airplane will go straight up and down. He had the germ of the idea when he manufactured the old-style flivver.
 Americanism: A belief that the man who employs lies and trickery to get an office will scorn lies and trickery after he's elected.
 At 70 . man has become what he will be-" Rats! Many a man be. comes a grandfather after that.
 The genius isn't drunk. It just seems 10 because you'd have to be drunk to act that way.
 The chief trouble with America Is the conviction that dishonor on your side is excusable.
 A nick town is . place where all movements to improve things are led by the women. 50 far the chief objection to women in politics is that the oppo. sition doesn't feel free to bawl them out.
 There's a vaccine to keep dogs from going mad, but a man must be born with the quality that pre- vents political rabies.
 Pay workers very little and keen them poor while you make profit enough to relieve their suffering.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
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 boards on each wall. Why not . world cheeriss played oa
 every Falli The sidewalks jvst thronged with
 the glad-hearted folks Who bet on the winners at humor
 and jokes! Clarence: "Is your sweetie the kind that keeps her schoolgirl com. plexion?"
 Randolph: "Well, sometimes her mother stays in the parlor with U for the first half or so!''
 AMO, ANAS, AAAT-
 By Carol Sperger. She was . Western heiress. young
 and fair. Eyes, hair. and bank account be-
 yond compare. He was a youth. kind, handsome,
 true, and bold. No further Id iectives will that line
 hold! They loved each other. Yet, no word
 of plight Had passed their lips until one glor-
 i0us night One radiant nisht!-one perfect
 night! !-in June While soared in Heaven the star
 encircled moon. He said, "I'l wed you. Yet. ere you
 reply. Learn the grave fact-a British peer
 am I. Nine titles I could use, if 70 inclin-
 ed: I have two more, but they've escap-
 ed my mind. T could not. secret-laden. r' ct your
 eyes; I tell my sad tale, though my fond
 hope dies" He paused. A moment, naught the
 silence broke. Save oceans moan. Then, thus tho
 maiden spoke: Honor and shame from no cCndi-
 tion rise.' Even . peer need not apologize. Not yours the fault that you're not
 Smith or Brown; Be brave. my darling! We will live
 1t down!"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03

Pay workers very little and keen them poor while you make profit enough to relieve their suffering That's philanthrophy.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
A LA MIKADOi

A L.A MlKADOl Mrs. Stewart: What do you do when Junior comes home all cover cd with dirt?"
 Mrs. Nevins: "I try to make the punishment fit the srime!"
 Pearl Fox. Bronson (to Mrs. Bronson): "This is the last lesson I'm going to give you in driving. From now on you'll have to shift for yourself!' WHEN WE WE'RE VERY YOUNG! Little ladies don't sit on the top Of their desks." said the teacher to 8 little miss of years.
 T am not a lady. am a mere child" replied the little girl.
 Mrs. J. Nelson.
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Evening star., 1928-05-22

This largest number Of ballots taken
for candidate for President IN ite~
publican convention accorded IN ihan
when James A. Garfield was nominated
on the lhlTty.slAlh ballot. ..
Evening star., 1928-05-22
MODEL YACHTS PREPARE
FOR MEMORIAL DAY RACE
Practice Trips to BE Made Around
Tidal Basin
May 27.

Several members OF the Washington
Model Yacht Club are 10 make practice
trips with their boats around the Tidal
Basin May n 10 get In shape for the
races on the Lincoln Memorial Pool
Memorial day,
Arrangements are being made 10
stage three or four races Memorial day.
The races will start al 10 am, and will
probably take up the entire day,
Club members hope 10 learn all the
tricks about this pool so they will have
SONS chance In the national races 10
be held on The pool under auspices OF
the Model Yacht Racing Association
0f America, July 2, and 4,
Clubs fran Chicago. New York, Fl0r-
ida and California are 10 send yachts
for The races In July Tho winner OF
these races will 80 10 dnspart. England
IN August 10 participate in The inter-
national races tlNrs.
Evening star., 1928-05-22
RAIL WAGE OFFER
BACKED BY BOARD
Orient Employees Advised to
Accept Company Terms and
Drop Strike Threat.
~ the Associated Press.

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Employees Of the Kansas City, Mexico
a Orient Railroad, who threatened a
wage strike last month, were advised
yesterday by presidential board OF in
vestiEation TO accept the roads offer Of
q wage increase. II was also suggested
that the company associate itself with
other railroads III the Southwestern
Board OF Adjustment for the purpose Of
determining operating agreements. The
employees we're members Of the Brother
hoods OF Engineerg. Conductors, Train
men and F1renen.
There is no authority in law 70 make
the findings Of the investigators COM
pulSoTy, and IL was said at the Railway
Labor Beard Of Mediation, under whose
auspices the investigation was conduct
ed, that no further action would be
taken by the Government.
The Presidents board Of inyestiga-
taon, headed by Homer b. DLSell Of the
Minnesota Supreme Court. was appoint
60 when efforts at mediation failed.
il vas unanimous In reporting that
the Orient had been in desperate
financial straits" on several occasions
and hs0 operated recently by paving
employees less than the standard wage
on other roads.
During 1927. however, IL was found
that earnings had increased, and the
four 9rotbeFhooos demanded more
wages. The railroad offered a partial
increase.
The finding Of the board was ths,
the carrier is not 81 present juEtified hi
paying wages higher than those pro-
posed by the carrier" and that the
four orotheFhoods are not tustined un
der the circumstances stated In carving
out their strike order"
Evening star., 1928-05-22
ANT|-WAR PROJECT
GAINS IN BALKANS
States of AuStro-H Hungarian
Succession Also Favor
Kellogg Plan.
By A. Il. DECKER.

By Cable 20 The Star and Chicago Dailt
News. Copyright. 1898.
VIENNA. May 22.-The kellogg out
lawry Of war proposal is meeting with
almost universal approval in the sue
cesSion states of the former Austro-
Hungarian Empire and in the Balkans.
Csechoslovakia and Jugoslavia have
already stated. Semi-oficially, that they
support the kellogg plan It is said
that Foreign Minister BeneS of Czecho-
Slovakia upon his return to Prague
from q European tour win discuss the
proposal In q cabinet meeting and
adopt definite attitude. JugoSlavia
assumes about the same attitude as
Czechoslovakia, while Rumania leans
toward the French viewpoint. Rumania
considers herself too near the unccr-
tain Russian SovietS to warrant extern
sive disarmament.
The Balkan press. particularly the
Bulgarian, Is favorable to the Kellogg
proposal. Austrian comment Is like
wise favorable. The Hungarian papers
laud the idea In theory. but. as with the
suggestions for q Danube Locarno, the
HungarianS seem 10 consider that Hun
gary could not gain anything from the
kellogg idea unless some provision Is
made for solving the frontier question
III Hungary'S favor.