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New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

that property damage i'll slightly
different locality than that affected
two years aso has been tremendous.
Luckily there is no known loss OF
life. The Iroha bilities are that much
of the orange and grapefruit crop
has been destroyed by the gale.
1t seems that where there Is
pleasure there must he pain in all
things. The very climatic conditions
which Florida enjoys. bring about
the occasional storms which do
much damage In semi-tropicai
chimes hurricanes are the rule
rather than the exception The last
one has clinched the downfall Of
Florida. II that is possible. We can
commiserate with her at the same
time realizing that she has merely
received an welcome visitor whom
she must occasionally expect.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
POLICE BALL GAME

Despite our fondest hopes the New
Britain police ball team was una bic
to overcome the Meriden nine yes
terday at their annual fracas. Some
how that ball game seems very i'm
portant. more so than it ought to be-
However it is one of the sports in
which a local aggregation meets a
group from outside of the city and
therefore compels more than passing
attention in these days when New
Britain, at least. has too few repre-
sentatives meeting those from other
cities in amateur games.
Otherwise the state police con-
vention went off very well. from a
business and social standpoint, as it
should. 1t might have been blesse d
/ with better weather but rain did not
interfere with any of the outdoor
events.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

stated that he disa greed ~ith Mr..
Halls opinion that it would be
illegal to appropriate money for a
dedication from city funds. believ-
ing. as we'll that it would be unwise
to solicit public aims for a COM
memoratiye exercise.
Mr.. Hail is probably sufficiently
familiar with city financing to know
that there would be no questioning
of an appropriation that was rea-
sonable if the Common Council saw
fit TO pass 1t. even though the APP
preparation might be beyond the let
ter OF the law That the statutes are
capable OF many Interpretations is
obvious. No one will arise 10 debate
the issue il a small sum, commen-
surate with a decent observance Is
appropriated and if no question arises
there will be no difficulty. The edge
of legality has been sklrted more
than once by city fathers, it is safe
TO say,
/ Mr.. Smith states. most positively
/ that the state statutes viii allow the
appropriation of funds for a dedica-
/ ton and authorize the city to lay a
/ tax therefor. Without further in
/ quiry on our part this seems sui
flclent answer to Mr.. Halls question.
probably the writer OF the letter
! knows whereof he speaks.
II is time that the committees. or
the members of the committees that
are actually functioning. laid aside
personal feelings and brought ar
rangements for the dedication to a
head. None of us wish to see the
most important patriotic and COM
| memorative event that has taken
place in this city in a decade become
a failure. we have too much esteem
for our vetrans for that. Petty poll
tics must be dropped, minor griev-
ances forgotten, the plans must pro-
coed. After getting off on the wrong
foot let us change step and increase
the pace from now until dedication
day.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
DEATH OF BRENNAN

Undoubtedly Al Smith suffered a
personal and political loss yesterday
when G orse f. Brennan, war horse
of Illinois Democratic politics, died.
Brennan could do more to aid
Smiths candidacy in his own balli-
wick than his successor might be
able or willing to dc, he might have
proven the factor that turned the
tide in the state,
An infected tooth. coupled with
kidney trouble. proved too much for
the constitution of the colortul poll
tician and he was obliged to close
life's ledger just preceding the time
when he stood the best chance of
Office in the land He had labored
long and hard for the Smith cause
since the convention of 1924 when
Al failed of nomination. He was a
staunch supporter of the successful
nominee at the last convention In
Houston. Doubtless he had conf
dence that Smith was to occupy the
White House after March 4th next
and was going to carry Illinois in
getting there. The effects of the
work that he has done will last
through election time, though there
undoubtedly remained much to dc
which might have further helped
Democracy, we suppose, may falter
a moment in paying tribute to the
dead but will proceed with election
plans notwithstanding the loss of a
valuable ally and an esteemed
friend.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any
question OF fact or information py
writing to the Question Editor. New
Britain Herald, Washington Bureau
1899 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-
sonai reply. Unsigned requests cam
not be answered. All letters are con-
EDITOR.
@. What was the date of the
San Francisco earthquake?
A. The earthquake occurred
April Is. 1896. The cause of it, &C
cording to the report of the COM
mission appointed Ivy Governor
Pardee of California to investigate
its origin. was a, displacement along
a very extensive and we'll marked
fault line that extends for several
hundred miles at a slight angle with
the coast line.
G. How are hydrangeas colored
blue and pink?
A. Aluminium sulphate is used to
color hydrangeas blue and lime to
color them pink, They require a
great deal of water.
@. Who played the leading role
in the photoplay Slide. Kelly,
Slide?
A. William Haines.
g. How can suede belts be
cleansed?
A. They may be washed in warm
water with pure soap suds to which
household ammonia has been added
about l tablespoon to a gallon of
water. Rinse lightly and stretch to
the desired size to dry,
@. How many National bank
failures were there in the United
states in 1892
A. There were sos failures .ot
which "A were National banks.
@. How many words per minute
can an average stenographer write
A. The average stenographer can
write about one hundred words a
minute.
@. Who said There is nothing
either so good or so bad but think
ing makes it So?
A. 1t is quotation from Shakes
peare's Hamlet.
@. Is Cupid. the God of Love
! always represented as a child? Whe
were his father and mother?
A. He is always represented as
a child. His mother was Aphrodite
his father Ares or Hermes.
@. What is the difference be-
tween states and commemorative
in the United States?
A. There is no difference in thi.
country.
Q. DO France, Italy and SPAR
give state support to the Roman
| Catholic church?
A. In France no religion /!
recognized by the state, separation
of church and state having takel
place December 9, 1905. Churches
there are supported by voluntar.
contributions, except that the gov
eminent pays pensions to all &c
clesiastics over As years of age VIII,
have served IS years, and who hat
been receiving remuneration from
the state prior to 1905. In Spail
the Roman Catholic church is
state church. and the support of tn
clergy. and church property. rest
with the state. Liberty of worshi,
is allowed there to Protestants an
other religious bodies. In Italy tn
Roman Catholic church is nominal
the state church. and parts of tn
church property belong to the stat
and part to individual communities
O. Is a comparative degree o
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
Is Years Ago Today

Due TO the large number Of fires
IN hensington during the last year,
and also because there is no protec-
non, fire insurance rates have been
gradually boosted in that borough.
At the meeting of the Retail
Clerks union last evening Delegate
J. NJ. Halloran reported on the ma
tional convention at GAINESVILLE, o.
He said that Connecticut will be
given state organizer soon.
New Britain council. o. L. A. NJ,
held a successful meeting last eve
ming and voted to celebrate the 18th
anniversary Of its formation OH
October 16.
The Turner society held an i'm
portant meeting last night. when
Treasurer Philo Kalsi reported on
the financial circumstances sur
rounding the recent state funniest
held here. He said the Turner's did
were s1,925. and the expenditures
We're SS7 less. The society plans
for an outing down the river to
Saybrook on September IL and is
also considering a show for the
benefit of the hospital
! The shrubbery has been cleared
and the bed prepared for the new
reservoir on Wolcott mountain. and
/ the work of locating the foundation
1 of the dam is now proceeding.
/ The local military companies load
ed their baggage last night in pre-
paration for their camping trip al
Mantle. Quartermaster Sergeant
Eben Strong and Corporal Ernest
Weight handled that of Co, !, Whit
/ euartermaster Sergeant +. S. Cad
we'll was in charge of co. Els
Meshken the f,irrier is AT 10
! Church street. opposite the d"po'.
The Bristol Motor Car Co ha:
been dss solved.
The committee seeking new
High school principal has narrowe,
its circle Of possible choices TO abou
four. They are W e. Akers Of Hol
woke. Principal Packard OF Brook
limo. Mac. Prin"inal ios'Tn o
Scranton. "a. and Principal Wool
sic of Pnnghkenpeie.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
TlLDEN'S RETURN TO THE L. $

~
There was considerable pathos in
the return Of William Tildan, tennis
ace of aces, to the United States yes
terday after the game fight and ulti-
mate defeat of the star in the Davis
cup tennis matches with the French
team in their own country. Long a
colorfui figure in the sport world
and an expert of the first water at
tennis he has, it seems, reached the
age where his Skill is useless and his
leadership is gone.
He realizes this himself, much as
he must hate to, we judge from his
remark when asked if he was going
to Southampton to play in an invi-
tation event in progress there. 1T is
too late was his answer and we do
not believe he meant that it was too
late in the tournament, rather toe
late for him.
Tildcn, however. has been the
model for tennis fans fol-
many years. he has invent.
ed and put into practic,
/ many innovations in the game
He can probably play for some time
to come, putting all of his art into
practice. But the strain of tourna
/ lnent play, the constant pound o
/ flying feet on hard clay. is too much
for his present physique, we ina CINE
and he must bow TO the inevitable,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
THE MONEY FOR THE
DEDICATION

We find ourselves for the second
time within . week heartily in
accord with G. +. Smith and G X.
kimball. both Of whom believe that
the financing of the dedication cere-
mony for the new monume MT should
long as the needed sum stays Within
the bounds OF reason Mr.. kimbali.
two days ago suggested that the
amount come from taxation funds.
Mr. Smith. yesterday, took issue with
our financial mentor Ed !. all and
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
STATE POLICE CONTINUE
WORKING UNDER SMITH
In Civilian Clothes Are Attempting
to Stop Gambling at Saratoga
at Governors Command.

Albany. N. Y. Aug. R-State
police in civilian clothes today con-
tinued their work of policing Sara
toga Springs, under direct orders
from Gov. Smith. 1t was generally
believed that their continuance at
the spa. now at the height of the
August horse racing season. was for
the purpose Of checking up on
promises made yesterday to the
governor by Saratoga county and
city law enforcement officials that
they would clean up" all alleged
gambling and vice conditions, COM
plants of which had stirred the
governor to action.
The promise was announced by
the governor late yesterday after
he had had conference with Dis
trict Attorney John B. Smith and
Sheriff William N. Cromie of Sara.
toga county. and Commissioner of
Public Safety Edward c. Sweeney
of Saratoga Springs. He sent for
the three officials after he had re-
ceived what he called partial re-
port of the first nights activities
of the plain clothes squad of the
state constabulary.
On departing for Saratoga Springs
from the governors conference tbs
governor said the three officials
promised to use all the force al
their command and every bit OF
energy to clean 1t up" "Ill know
whether they do it or not the gov.
ernor added. and it was believe
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
Observations
On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 9.-Forecast
for Southern New England: Fair
tonight and probably Friday; not
much change in temperature; gentle
to moderate west winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York
Fair tonight and Friday; not much
change in temperature; gentle to
moderate west winds.
Conditions: Weather conditions
are improving in the north Atlantic
states and temperatures are general
ly higher east of the Ohio valley.
Pressure is high over the central
Appalachian districts and thence
westward to the plains states. The
principal disturbance this morning
is the tropical storm centered over
Florida north of Tampa. Showers
have been widely scattered through
out the country.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with slightly higher
temperature.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

such words as beautiful and perfect
permissible in grammar.
A. Both words can he compared
by the use of more" in the COM
parative degree and most in the
superiative degree. Fernald. in his
English Grammar Simplitied'
writes "Rut such adjectives (square,
perpendicular. perfect. etc) are
often used in a modified or approx
mate sense and when SO used admit
of comparison, If we say This is
more perfect than that. we do not
mean that either is perfect without
limitation, but that this has
more" of the qualities that go to
make up perfection than that; it
is more nearly perfect. Such usage
has high literary authority"
@. For how long were Liberty
head nickels coinedo
A. From 1883 to 1912 inclusive.
@. How many members are there
in the French senate?
A. Three hundred and fourteen
@. What color eyes and hair does
Joan Crawford have?
A. Blue eyes and reddish brown
hair.
O. Is Greta Carlo the real name
OF the actress? Where was she
born
A. Greta Carlo was born in
Stockholm. Sweden in 1905. She
uses her real name
Q. What is the meaning Of the
name Perine7
A. It is from the Greek and
means "a stone.
@. Which is correct: The ar
ticles are lying on the floor" or 1.-THE
articles are laying on the floor?
A. Lying on the floor is correct.
Lay means to cause to lie.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
RELIEF FROM CURSE
OF CONSTIPATION

A Battle Creek physician says.
Constipation is responsible for more
misery than any other cause"
But immediate relief has been
found A tablet called Rexall Or
derlies has been discovered. This
tablet attracts water from the sys-
tenn into the lazy. dry, exacuating
bowel called the colon. The water
loosens the dry food waste and
causes gentle. thorough. natural
movement without forming habit
or ever increasing the dose.
Stop suffering from constipation.
Chew a Rexall Orderlie at night.
Next day bright Get "a for csc to-
day at the nearest Rexall or Liggett
Drug Store.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
FILM STAR WEEDS

Los Angeles. Aug. LP,-James
Pierce film star who played the title
role in the screen production of Ed
gar Rice Burroughs "Tarzan," was
married to the authors daughter.
Joan Burroughs. at the authors
suburban home last night. Pierce 10
former University of Indiana foot
ball star. He is 81 years old and his
bride 20.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
VIII ENtER AIR RACE

Worcester. Mass. Aug. W
Mathew Within Whittall. director
OF the Worcester Airport and one
of the well known filters In this
vicinity announced last night that
he would fly in the New York-Los
Angeles flight for civilians. sponsor
ed by the California Afr Race Asso-
citation on Sept. 6.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
COMMUNICATION OF LOSSES
AT YpHES

The Britisher, so we are lead to
believe, is less prone to show his
feelings than members of other
races, certainly he appears phleg-
matte to a fault when he is seen
about his daily pursuits. Any New
Britain World War veteran who WIS
in England at any time during tie
great conflict will testify as to the
stoicism of the race on the British
Isles, others who have had an oppor-
tunity to observe them will probably
do likewise.
Imagine then the depth of feeling
that must have existed when veter-
ans of the British Army gathered
about Menin Gate in Belgium for a
commemorative exercise in honor of
the comrades who fell in the battles
of Ypres. Tears flowed freely from
the eyes of seasoned fighters as they
recalled Partnerships and
memories of a dozen years ago. The
ceremony was impressive and an
interval Of silence was called for,
which time many used for recollec-
tons so poignant they caused the
tears to spring forth. The swell OF
10000 voices singing 20 Valiant
Hearts at the opening must have
been empowering in itself.
The British veterans dedicated q
monument at Tyres in this fashion
Lest we forget-we have one &c
dedicate here soon.
FLORIDA GETS ANOTHER CALI
Florida. a few years ago the lanc
of promise and the mecca Of tht
real estate agent-beg pardon, the
realtor-has received another bod,
blow from the weather which al
ready has dealt with the stat.
severely being partially. AT least
responsible for the decline in value!
Of realty there. In 1926 hurricane
swept her coast laying waste mucl
territory and destroying a grea
deal of property in the form o
buildings and land development
That hurricane hurt Florida from ;
standpoint entirely distinct from tn
actual losses,
Encouraged 10y campaign o
hallyhoo from every native son an
all who might profit by the rise il
real estate the naturally pleasan
climate was attracting thousands o
wealthy northern visitors to h"
confines Prices of lots and land am
buildings Dared money flowed free
~ and Florida : place in the sun wa
found Oyer-balll hooed however,
took little TO throw a wrench int
the " heels OF fortune and the Storr
of two Years ago 'As not llffl'
Since then failures Of land Gpocu
iators have been common.
Yesterday another tropical hun
ricane swept up the coast from OF
the Gulf Stream and indications ar
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

business is fine"
b Druggist: These we're five post.
ase-stamp customers. three tele.
hone-customers, and two directory
customers"
Otto r. Drumm.
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
LAYING for Him!

LAYING for Him!
Mason: Il understand that YOUR
lodge accepted the traffic cops
membership application without a
dissenting vote. Strange. when he's
the most unpopular man in town,
Chandler: All, but You don't
know that initiation of ours"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Those who arose early this morn
ing, out OF choice or because they
had to. we're given the pleasure OF
seeing the sun come through a bank
Of clouds and fog.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
L7AD'l ID Is Gaoo.'1
Once Prosperous C@lfc!r T.:
Joins Limbo Of t;'lu ( ~ = 80
Settlements.

Tcnopah. New. Au-. . tr--ron-
signed to limbo by vein OF gold ore
that failed. the town of L"adh"ld ma
Inyo county. Cal. this vetk Joins the
long list of ghost cities of America 5
west.
The once prosperous little minn=.
city. strevn out on the salt sands
of Death Valleys border, was the
scene of a spectacular mining boom
in the winter of 19o5.
The outcropplng OF gold ores
brought the adventurers and grille
miners. More substantial citizens
talked of tourist resort on the edge
of the desert. health center. popu-
larity. a railroad and prosperity.
But the gold field was soon work
ed over and miners went broke. The
town died. and Its last inhabitant,
Waterman is to leave this week with
the final shipment of mining ma
chlnery TO Searchlight. New.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

The fact of the matter is that an
efficient engineer could probably
save the city more than his salary
yearly. an inefficient one, whatever
he is paid. would prove great loss,
beyond salary.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
In the ring or elsewhere.

City Engineer, Philip A. Merriam
has announced that he has the offer
of another job and will quit his post
II a salary adjustment is not made
soon
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

7a@S:Szkq;6
AaUoIN uMd1
Seud al communications IL Fun
Shop Editor. care Of tiae New
Britain Herald, and Jour letter
~ - Forwarded . Nev York.
How Abolt 1t. Men,.

A lot of husbands whom We know
Would have it made a crime to
show
Fur coats TO lure nlilady's trade
shade,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Think of wicked gangsters col
lecting tribute to let people alone
Why, nobody has right to do that
except policemen
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Americanism: Wanting the chill
dren to have an easier time than
sou had: kicking because the easy
time affects them as it affects
everybody.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
Why Mrs. Phillips!

Last night my small daughter
came to the dinner table with very
dirty hands.
MARY" l said. you MUST wash
your hands before you eat your
soup"
Mother" came the indignant re-
ply, Il NEVER put my hands in
my soup"
dorothy NJ. Phillips.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Still, when the Republican party
said it opposed slavery lot OF Its
members kept slaves.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

temperatures the chill and dampness
OF the atmosphere lately is disconf
aging.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
Facts and Eancies

Example OF campaign money talk
ing: "Sh.'
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Thereafter he will find himself
RELOCATED to the discard as far as
the papers are concerned, there will
be little interest in Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene Tunney and their every day
life, despite their millions
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Thrilled followers of the Rover
boys should delight in any contest
between an Albert and a Herbert.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Democracy is making progress
when Mayflower descendant
| boasts of being acquainted with a
mere flyer who hoped across
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Nembes Audit lsuFesu Of Circulation
rhs 4 q. c. u national o'Ean'zatloh
which turnishse newspapers and adve'-
tisees With Z strictly honsss analys" 81
circulation Our circulation ssatist'es are
.as~A upon this audit Th,s insures pro.
lection against fraud IN newspape' DE-
tribution nsures TO both national and
local advertisera
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

There's a difference. A Demo
cratic campaign contribution is q
bet instead Of a retaining fee.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

A hick town is a place where
swimmers can find every c>nveni-
ence except place to wash when
they come out.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

This is not. however, the first
time candidate has kept quiet and
let his Work speak for him.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

If he wraps ten-dollar bill
around a roll of ones, his car is
the one with the bugle horn.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Deacon Brown was shocked by
the Wickedness Of New York, but he
wasted three fruitless days before he
asked taxi driver to show it to
him.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

There is a growing relief that thu
next Cabinet. also will consist o
Mellon.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

But he has been working for the
city for some years and at least has
experience aG a recommendation.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

New Britain thinks it should pay
him $3.50 year, though that
salary has not been confirmed.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Harold: Love is an intoxication. ;"
Miriam: as that why sweethearts
put those MINIS in their letters
George A. Posner
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
New Britain Herald

IssseA Daily tounday E1esptsdl
A. 4esald DAg.. u Church otress
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Suggestion for a husband who
wife from voting for Hoover.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

After all we cannot blame him for
wishing a settlement of his salary.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Oil and water aren't the best eX-
ample of things that won't mix.
There are white pants and a. flat
tire.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Though it appears he would be
better off on another job.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09
TELEPHONE CALl6
Business Once go. w
Editorial Rooms 90. o2S

The only profitable advertising medium
n the CITY Circulation books and press
room aIvays open to sdverttserA
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

Lacking contact with his work and
the technical knowledge to pass
upon 1t we cannot say as to Merriam s
qualifications
New Britain herald., 1928-08-09

When you need the phone for
business and somebody is telling
somebody what he said to her. it's
hard to think of Alexander Graham
Bell as benefactor.