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New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
THE MAILS BULK HEAVY

This is the annual week when the postal department is burdened with a tidal wave of mail, when everyone sends forth numerous Christmas greetings to friends and even the suburban letter boxes are loaded with kind messages. 1t is the time of the year when personal mail" as distinguished from business letters and bills and memoranda of money still owing-is vastly most numcr- ous. The normal outgo in New Brit ain is three factory letters for every other letter: this week the outgo is around ten personal letters and Christmas greetings for every com munication originating in any of the city's industries. Postal employees naturally arc alarmed and devoutly wsh that the entire business were over. Christmas is no period of joy to the affable gentlemen in the post office; even the postmaster is kept busy reading letters to Santa Claus, W hich possibly remind him of the day when he himself wrote few to the legendary giver of gifts to all the good little boys and girls.
 A speaker of national prominence the other day made rather deroga- tory remarks about the custom of sending Christmas greetings, claim ing it was these that clogged up the mails and slowed down the delivery system. As if that made much diff 1 ference. Naturally we were surprised and pained at the remarks. The Christmas greetings may not be the ideal way of being heard from, but they save time and cover ground ef- i ficiently. The speaker held that it | would be a better method to write personal letters or send gifts-but how either way would clog the mails to a lesser degree is hard to under stand. Of course, personal letters are 1 splendid-it would take us three weeks to write our 50-and gifts are even better: but the ordinary Christ mas greetings to the friend seen at the seashore three seasons ago. will have 10 do.
 The hard-pressed postal employes will not deliver mail on Christmas day, but instead will use the holiday as day for 24 hours sound sleep.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

The annual plaint is heard that woodlands arc being raided for Christmas trees. Some folks seem to think that one of the advantages of owning an automobile is that it en- ables the owner to grab a tree from any woodland along a side road. Thus the cost of buying a tree in the market place is saved and the economy made famous even by presidents is assiduously practiced. Fortunately there. is no way of steal ing the candles or the electricity 10 light up the tree.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
Observations On He Weather

Washington. Dec. 20.-Forecast for Southern New England: Prob ably rain turning to snow tonight and Friday: colder Friday: moder- ate 10 fresh southerly winds shift ing to northwest.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Rain or snow tonight and possibly Friday morning: colder in north and west portions tonight: colder Friday: moderate to fresh southcrly winds shifting to northwest.
 Conditions: X disturbance is central over the Lake region and another over the far Canadian northwest. Shows were reported from the Lake region and rains from the Gulf and South Atlantic states. The strong area of high pressure persists over the Great Basin. Tenn peratures remain low in Nevada and adjacent states and are below zero in Minnesota.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

crown should become a Catholic. he or she forfeits the right to suc- cession. Q. What is the relationship be- tween the former German Kaiser and King George V of England? A. The father of King George V and the mother of the former Kaiser were brother and sister. George v and the former Kaiser are therefore first cousins. Q. How much salary does the vice president of the United States receive? Does the government pro- vide him with a residence? A. The salary of the vice presi- dent Is 415.Oo0 a year. No resi- dence is provided.
 c. Do COWS have upper teeth?
 A. They do not have upper teeth. They have upper molars and pre- molars. c. What is the longest success full forward pass on record in foot ball?
 A. One of 70 yards, thrown by Harold P. Muller. of the University of California. against Ohio State University in 1920.
 What was the number of Amelia Earheart's airplane in which she crossed the Atlantic?
 A. NN 4204.
 c. When and where was the first Catholic school established in the United States"
 A. It was established by the Franciscan monks in St. Augustine, Florida. in 1906. The first paro- chial school was St. Mary's Paro- chial school. founded in Philadel- phia in 17Sa.
 Q. What are the nationality and meanings of the names Chiquita and Sibyl?
 A. Chiquita is Spanish for little miss" or darling. sibyl is Latin for 'prophetess".
 Q. Where are L. s. copyrights obtained?
 A. From the Register of Copy rights. Library of Congress. Wash ington. D. C.
 c. What is the real name of Ramon Novarro?
 A. He was formerly known as Ramon Gil Samenyegos but Ramon Novarro is now his legal name.
 Q. On what day of the week did August 12. 1909, and September 19, 1911, fall?
 A. Thursday and Wednesday re- spectively.
 Q. What do the names Lloyd and Mary mean?
 A. Lloyd is Welsh and means gray. Mary is from the Hebrew and means exalted.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Questie. Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. lx23 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 . per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are con- f1dential.-y:ditor.
 Q. Docs Scotland have it's own government or its it governed by the British Parliament? A, Scotland has its own local government but in national affairs the British parliament legislates for Scotland. Members of Parliament arc elected from Districts ill Scot land.
 Q. Who was Pomona? A. The Latin goddess of fruit trees, in whose honor the Romans celebrated the festival of the Po- manalis. Like her consort. Yer tumnus. she was especially wor- shipped, in the country. In art she figured as a beautiful young matron with fruits in her bosom and a pruning knife in her hand. Ovid tells how she was wooed and won by Vertumnus. god of the revolving year. who seems to have been knowr also under the name of Pomonus.
 Q. Is it possible for canary ir captivity to live eighteen or twenty years?
 A. The probable life of a canary is about 24 years. Canaries have lived many years when cared fol regularly. A case is on record where canary was known to have lived S4 years.
 c. What makes the moon shine
 A. The moon shines by the re nected light of the sun: it has nc source of light of its own.
 o. What causes an eclipse of tn, moon and the sun?
 A. An eclipse of the moor occurs when the earth gets betwecI the moon and the sun and casts it. shadow on the moon. An eclips' of the sun occurs when the moo, gets between the earth and th' sun.
 c. What kind of name i Quinn?
 A. An Irish family name. iron Caoin meaning weeping.
 Q. Can the monarch of Englant be a Roman Catholic?
 X. The English constitution bar Roman Catholics. or other Catholics from becoming the head of tn state. If an heir to the Britisl
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
REWARD OF THE CHARITABLE
By Matthew Berendson

by hdttIltW DtieluSOH
 Eliza Ann is an ex-slave who comes frequently to visit her folks" in Mississippi-not bringing gifts. like the Greeks, but seeking them!
 Her last call was not too remotely connected with "a li'l piece O wind- ah glass;" and the call before that coincidcd with the urgent need of bricks to mend the chimney of her modest cabin.
 Eliza Anns want were supplied without question as, without ques- ton that she was within her feudal rights, she had presented them. It is 20 years since she has done q stroke of work for the family, but that doesn't prejudice Eliza Ann against her bricks and window glass.
 As she was leaving with the lat ter her "Ol' Miss" said to her: "If you'll come around next Monday. Eliza Ann. l can give you a days work sewing carpet"
 And like ter, Miss Hattie" was the reply. "Ah'l shore like ter. but Ah'm afraid An caint. 1se powah- full busy desc days"
 What doing?"
 "Wal'I, now, An b'longs ter lot O societies. Miss Hattie-char'table societies-an' An elects fer 'em. Hit do keep me mighty busy"
 But can you afford to lose a days wages of these societies? What do you get out of it that you should give all your time to charity?" A look of disdain slowly over. spread the honest fact of Eliza Ann
 why" she drawled. disgusted al the ignorance which could prompt such T question. why Miss Hattie Ah gifts what Ah clects."
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
THE LEAk IN THE THEORY OF
 REINCARNATIONi

That there theory of reincarna- ton" remarked Sam kohuck. mus ing in The Fun Shop editorial sanc- tum last week. appears very plaus- ible. But, accordin' to my way of thinkin.' it is a good deal like glass Of sody-water-it looks kinder Iret- ty, but there Is nothin' much in it. Tt sounds real imposan' to advo- cate that a man keeps comin' back to earth. each time mentally bigger an broader with the accumulated wisdom of his former experiences here; but 1t seems to me that if that is really true a man who is on earth for the fifth or sixth time, for instance. would have more sense than to believe any such a fool theory as that"
 A Doctors Game!
 Storrs-Were you at the party last night?
 Clarke-Yes.
 Storrs-Who won the guessing contest?
 Clarke-Dr. Pearson,
 Storrs-No wonder. He's at it every day!
 Mary Anderson Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
RAISING THE S-4 USHERS IN A SAFETY ERA

When the S-4 was rammed and sunk a year a go the resulting loss of life was a national calamity. But similar episodes in the history of submarines had taken place on other occasions; the time was ripe for some method 10 avoid them. Man had learned how to build boats which swan and dived but he had failed to discover a method 10 bring them 10 the surface if something went wrong and they lay on the bottom. their crews helpless 10 ward off horrible deaths.
 Fortunately the agitation that re- suited following the disaster 10 the S-4 resulted in many methods be- ing proffered to the Navy Depart ment. and also in renewed efforts by the engineers of the department. The most feasible plan having been adopted and a test arranged. if is a satisfaction to learn that success has been achieved. The S-4, again sunk. was brought to the surface after d delay of approximately two days.
 What this will mean in the saving of life it is difficult to estimate When all our submarines are equip ped with the apparatus, both outside and inside, as that which was con- structed upon the renovated S-4 danger in submarines will cease tc be . nightmare for the navy.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
 AND THE PACT

What opposition to the multilat- cral pact without interpretations is likely to crop up in the Senate will be based in great part upon the in- nuence of the pact upon the Monroe Doctrine. Senators Moses and Mclean are leaders in endeavoring to interpret such influence. But whatever takes place in debate it will not have been the first time that the Monroe Doctrine has been mentioned in connection with the foreign relations of European and Latin- American nations.
 Once. when the Council of the League of Nations was requested by Costa Rica for ''an express and au- thorized declaration with regard to the actual scope and correct inter- rretation" of the Monroe Doctrine. the Council politely declined to give an opinion on this ticklish subject. Of course. as nations go, Costa Rica may not be important: but even an unimportant Central American re- public can bring up an important principle of international policy and in this case it was done.
 Costa Rica made her request fol- lowing invitation of the Council to re-enter the League. Costa Rica ex- pressed the opinion that Article 21 of the Covenant of the League ex- tended the international legal scope of the Monroe Doctrine. The doc Urine. said spokesmen for the little nation, had 'since been converted, for all the nations sisnatory to the treaty of Versailles, into 8 constitu- ent part of American public law"
 This raises the interesting ques- ton, assuming the League has really expanded the scope of the Monroe Doctrine. as to who is charged with its interpretation-the United States or the League of Nations?
 If on the other hand Article o1 has no effect on the Monroe Doc- Urine, how will the Latin-A American members of the League view future applications of the doctrine by the United States?
 Further. what action would the United States take should the League try 10 interpret or inquire into the Monroe Doctrine?
 Heretofore the Monroe Doctrine has been subject 10 no official in- depreciation except those given to it by the United States. Some of the Latin-American nations. who osten- slbly are protected by the doctrine, have opposed it, saying it involves the. self-imposed championship of American interests on the western hemisphere by the United States, which sometimes interferes with the wishes of the Latin American re- publics. Writers in these republics have contended that the doctrine should be declared an American principle of international law, giv- ing to both the United States and the Latin American nations affect cd a voice in it's interpretation and application. Heretofore the United States alone has been the suarantor Of the doctrine.
 Discussion in the Senate on the
 Kellogg Briand pact will yield a
 plenitude of views as to whether compacts of the sort tend to weak
 en the Monroe Doctrine Prevailing
 opinion is that it will not for the
 reason that the Monroe Doctrine in
 it's essence is a peace doctrine-its
 object has been to maintain peace
 in the Western Hemisphere by keep.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
THE ANTHRACITE TAX

Although the Y. S Constitution torbids import duties between the states. it does not forbid state from cXacting production tax upon any commodity originating within the state; which is one reason why some years ago slapped production tax Of 20 cents a ton upon anthra- cite coal. This is not a very high tax: but authoritative observers say that by the time the tax on ton of anthracite coal is passed 10 the con-
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
Duke of Gloucester
 Arrives at Funcha!

Fnnchal, Island of Madeira, Dec 20 tP-The liner Balmoral Castle. with the Duke of Gloucester aboard. arrived here at a. m.. and sailed against at 11:15 o'clock.
 The third son of King George was looking fit and well when he came ashore from the steamer for brief experience on land after the long voyage from Capctown. The aide de-camp of the governor and the British consul boarded the vessel and then conducted him on a short i motor trip which included a sight , of the famous toboggan slide.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
Mexican Doors Open
 To Foreign CapitaI

Mexico City. Dec. 20 (P,-President Forrest Gil says the doors of Mexico will be open to honest foreigners coming 10 the country to invest capital and exploit the natural re- sources under the protection of Mexican laws, Writing to X. B. Lloyd an American Ceolosist who Is surveying in the oil region. the president added that full protection and facilities would he given to capitalists of good faith without any restrictions but that they must obey the laws.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
THE POET pRATTLES By William Summers

Cruelty The cruelest deed that's done or spoken Is breaking hearts already broken!
 Success Success is ladder whereon we climb
 When earthly gold we seek to find: We kiss the feet of the man ahead And kick the face of the man behind!
 Proverbs No doubt you've read a lot of them. For that you'll ne'er be ruing: But better than to read in ease Is to be up and doing!
 Wifely Qualities A trait in maids some men detest Is that of total supervision: And yet I'd gladly go through life With one possessing supervision!
 It Could Re Verse? Verse is light or verse Is tragic, Verse can very oft make me sol cmn: But I'll deem it more than magic If this lands in The Fun Shop column!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
"BANISHED FROM THE
 COUNTRY"

When a dig is 50 nawsty that 1t becomes good we are willing to pub fish it. Here is one from the Meri- dcn Journal: Judge Aubrey sen- tences a lady to leave town. Why not banish her from the country? Buy her ticket to New Britain.''
 From this we note that Meriden admits it is a country town.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Unfortunately the deadly grade crossing is not confined to those where the railroads pass the high ways. One railroad president makes the point that more people are be- ing killed "where the railroads ain't than where they are." Without look ing up the statistics we think he is correct.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

It is being noticed that automo- piles are being parked out west Main street to the very entrance Of the park. Probably some of the car owners have to walk farther than they drive.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

It is now fairly well established that the only man who can beat G. B.. Shaw in acquiring worldwide pub licity stories is Benito Mussolini.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Artists now claim they can read character by the hats folk wear. Sounds like an ad for the Danbury hat manufacturers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
6es,d all conssnaanaetoae Q FAD Shop Ddieoe, cAso c th0 1e0
 Bntais uarah anl - leta9 - ho 1ogVnRAnA e NoO yog6

Fall Is Done But We're NOtl December twenty-Fall is done, but
 not our Christmas shopping, Each year it finds us starting in just
 when we should be stopping: But then we'd miss that state when
 having lost both list and req
 son, We buy those gift sets" shops lay
 in just for the Yuletide season!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
From Our Own Infant.ry Drill Regulations!

"Now do you all know that we stay on this earth by the law of gravitation?" asked teacher the oth- CT day.
 "Ycs," answered little Irwin, but was made?''
 Joseph P. Mare
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Member Asdit Bureau oi Circulation The A. B. c. 10 . natioua. organization wsi,L furnishes newspapete and adve'- t.sss with . strictly honest anaiyds of circulation. Our circulation s.atistics ere basea ppon this audit. This tnsures pro- t,ct,aa asainst fraud in newspaper dis- tribatton figures to both national and local advertiserA
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
"Opcnins Up' for Christmas:
No Cause for Worry!

Barbara-I'm sometimes rather doubtful about marrying Irwin. l was reading about a man yesterday who wouldn't give his wife his pay envelope.
 Her Father-You needn't worry on that score, dear. Irwin will never have any." Leonard Bessmann
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Who said we are to have white Chyistmas?" But a lot. weatherly speaking, can happen in five days.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

And some people keep right on spending money for beef roasts when they haven't had a new dance record in six months.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

If he talks too much about the duty of the State. you can't help wondering which of his relatives is in the poorhouse.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

The Herald is on sale daily ta New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times Square; schultx's Newsstanda. Entran'e Grand Central. %2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
J. VANCE.

seas. The effect of general pact would be to enhance rather than violate prior policy.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

All things work together for good: and for the purpose of keep ing the party of protest bitter nothing could serve better than { good heavy deficit.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

You can travel abroad without knowing other languages. Just learn the French. Italian and so on for the words: How much In real moncy?"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
Talk fin a Book ksllip!

Mrs. Farrar Hooking over books) Haven't you something that's go- ing for a mere sonsr
 Clerk-Only Galsworthy's Swan Song!" Mrs. A. w. Palmer
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
E cts and dFancies

Still, there's always plenty of parking space on Easy Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Brisbane says great elevation would cause us 10 swell-perhaps to burst. You've noticed how little elevation can affect the head.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

The only profitable advertising medium in the City Circulation books and press room a]vays open to advsrtiserA
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

As an emblem of Prohibition, the camel Is an unfortunate choice He drinks great quantities because drinks are far apart.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

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New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Copyright. 1928. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Money still talks, but it's vocabu- lary seems limited to the word buy"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

A great man never seems 10 mor- tai as when he demands correction of an interview that didn't say any thing worth two whoops in the first place.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Correct this sentence: My electric bill is GS cents higher" said he. and I know we didn't use any more juice than usual.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Money may be tickle, but 1t ncrer sticks long 10 any man Who doesn't show by his actions that he really cares for itl
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Lack of disturbance insurcs pros-
 pcrity." No; the cream rises to the top, but the milk is no richer.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Among the distances shortened by the automobile is the one between the introduction and the altar.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Americanism: Trading in. at half price. a car as good as new, to get q shiny new one that will be half price used car next week.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

The child is the primitive, says the scientist Well, if man was once a sea creature. why does small boy avoid water?
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

A man isn't much interested in his weight. But there's a mirror on the scales and it's worth a penny to avoid the appearance of vanity.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20
Surc Sign!

First Waiter-How do you know those two diners are bride and groom?
 Second Waiter - Cinch! They hlushed when I suggested rice pud- ding.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

Galahad had his good points, but produce a drug clerk who says Thank you' after selling postage stamp.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

So live that you won't care a rap if there isn't any aspirin in the house.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-20

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