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While fame comes 20 the dyer the
Nashville Banner speaks for those who
wait for the report Of success ar fail~
ure, While the flyers are in the air,
they have the constant spur of neeeS-
Sity To keep them busy and TO prevent
their falling into any slough Of despona
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Limitation.

Politics is wonderful for woman!
said Mr. Meekton,
1T gives them proper opportunity for
expression
Yes. And 1t imposes time limit,
/ never before realized that Henrietta
could say all she had on her mind In
Ave minutes.
There Is little dignity" said Iii Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, lin power based
on fear. A moron with a box Of matches
may cause untold terror"
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Houston.

Beneath the surface we must reach,
To understand the subtle game.
The iceman never makes speech.
He's influential, just the same.
Jud Tunklps says he's kind o sur
prised that politicians are climbing on
the old band wagon instead of looking
for fast work with an airplane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28

ASHTN TON. D. c.
THURSDAY ..... June %, 1928
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28
EIeyatinr the Banners

A marching let us gayly go!
Though heads may disappoint conceit
Enthusiasm we may show
BY the employment Of our feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28

Gratitude" said Uncle Eben is
what too many folks expects rum others
'Atea O. shown IL neirselves."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28

THEODORE W. MOVES. >. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28

@. What State has the most sur
faced highWays2-O. P. J.
A. New York, with 1883 miles Of
surfaced highways, is first.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-28

@. How many public golf links are
there in the United States?-N. F.
A. The United States Golf AsSocia-
ton has published list Of 223 munich
pal and public golf links. 1t is not
claimed that this list is complete. An
such golf course may be listed with the
association.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
THE EXPLANATION

Governor Trumbull's explanation of the stock deaf told about during the Watkins trial throws a new light on the matter and on the whole seems logical. As we stated previous ly, there was nothing illegitinaate in the governor or the secretary of state buying any stocks they saw fit. the only point that might arouse comment being that, according to the testimony, they were allowed to purchase at price much lower than the market price. According to the governors explanation, the deal was one to enable J. Vernon Ander- son, former representative, to wipe out an indebtedness to the two off, ciais. Nobody can blame them for accepting the opportunity to have an obligation paid. and if this is all there was to the deal all is we'll and nobodys reputation need be mem aced.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
STARVING EX.SOLDIER"

It is hard to contemplate a plight such as came to a veteran of the World War who, faced with hunger, was caught stealing bread to keep alive. The men who went abroad in the A. E. r. did their duty like heroes and on their return nothing was too good for them. But as time passes here and there one of the boys finds the sledding hard. Life being what it is this is to be expect ed. It therefore is to the credit of all those who became cognizant of the affair that the decision quickly was not to do anything about it. The man needs help. not punishment. It is an opportunity for the American Legion to interest itself and We trust no time is lost about it.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
A CAMPAIGN IN BRITAIN

Englishmen, too, are talking poll tics. No election date has been set, but the campaigning has already started. That's how things are done in England. As soon as it is reason ably certain that the party in power will "go before the people" the scramble starts.
 Our common law and many of our institutions originated in England, but when we went into business for ourselves we did not include the British electoral system. Some critics say, because the British system is uucker and under certain condi- lions more responsive to the public will, enabling the electorate to strike when a big issue pops, something was lost when we departed from the
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
25 Years Ago To-day

Important business was transact ed at the quarterly meeting of the Sovereigns Trading company last evening. The directors have been considering for some tme the pur- chase of property on Main street. and last night they voted to buy the lot next to w. H. Hart's residence. the rear, two good sized lots will be available. The price is said to be s15,00O.
 The annual report of the New Britain Charity organization shows that during the past year 1t distri- buted s1,5oo among the needy.
 Prosecuting Agent J. H. kirkham issues notice that County Commis- sioner Potter will be at the law of flee of kirkham X Cooper Friday to receive applications for the renewal of liquor licenses. Mr. kirkham told Herald reporter today that he had received no remonstrances this year.
 Plenty of enthusiasm is expected at the football game between New Britain and Holyoke heh schools at Electric field tomorrow. Hartford beat Holyoke by to 0 and New Britain wants to better this. Fred Engel, Jr., has an operation performed upon one cr his eyes at St. Francis hospital. Hartford, yes- terday.
 Dr. C. w. Moody declined to serve another term as chairman of the Plainville town school committee when that body met last night, and Harry Castle was chosen his success sor. He was also appointed assist ant visitor. He is well qualified for the new posts and is much interest ed in educational affairs.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
LANCE AND BENGTSON
 AT REPUBLICAN RALLY
Candidates For Representative Ap- peal For Support At Polls
 Congressman Fem Speaks

William F. Lange and Thure| Bengtson, republican candidates for| the legislature, made bid for sup rort at the polls when they ad-| dressed a meeting of the John Eric son league last night at the Norden| bungalow.
 MT. Lange told of his service in| the common council and on cicy| commissions and defied anyone to| show that his hands were not clean" in public life. He expressed confidence that the meeting of muni- cipal problems had given him the| experience necessary to undertakeI legislative work.
 MT. Bengtson, also former coun-
 cilman felt, he said, that the train-| ing he received in the common coun-| cil, coupled with his business ex- perience has fitted him for the gen-| eral assembly. He discussed stateI and national issues. commenting the| republican administrations and criti-
 cizing the democrats periods of rule.
 "Reminiscences of his service tnI the state assembly and in congress-
 were given by E. Hart Fenn, candi-I date for reelection as congressman.| He also discussed the tariff, makine1 the claim that the election of q democratic administration would bel disastrous to industry.
 John A. Johnson presided and| spoke briefly as did also Attorneyl Harry Ginsburg. vice chairman ef| the republican town committee.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
A SUBMARINE DISASTER

Nine days after the ramming and sinking of a French submarine with a loss of 43 lives the incident became known to the French authorities. This is because the Greek vessel that rammed the undersea vessel was not equipped with radio and could not make report until it reached port.
 Such tragedy lends renewed in- terest to the spirited attempts which have been made by the American government since the S-4 disaster to perfect an appliance that would rescue men imprisoned in a subma- rine that cannot rise to the surface. And it is significant that on the same day that news of the French disaster reached the world a news item from Bridgeport, Conn.,. described the newest invention de- signed to salvage submarine crews
 
 when disaster threatens.
 Inventors have provided many ideas since the S-4 disaster and the government has been yielding an open mind toward all. The Bridge port rescue craft-described as the strangest that ever was launched seems as logical as any other. It is gratifying indeed that the outlook is for a scarcity of submarine disasters in the future. They may still go down and fail to come up occasion ally; but the outlook is that the men aboard will not be left to slow and horrible deaths.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13

for tariff protection has grown with the increase Of industries. and we rather think that when he is through talking there will be no doubt what ever that there will be no possibility of an Underwood tariff gaining headway during hts administration should he be elected.
 Citizens will have An opportunity to compare the tariff references of Nessrs. Hoover 7. and Smith and should be able to come to as definite conclusions as the candidates. Our guess h that the tariff issue will be more definitely out of this campaign after the two candidates are through with the subject.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
DEBATES

Two gentlemen of parts are to stage a debate in the city. Of course. their names and intentions are well known. "A good time will be had by all" ,
 This leads to an idea. The two po- litical parties are having wordy battle throughout the nation. but We have heard of no debates on the same platform. Maybe the wordy political contestants fear somebody's reputation would be ruined if such events were staged. regardless of the superior effect upon the public.
 We wish this were more of de- batting age. Instead of one candidate making a spellbinding trip and an- other or one of his assistants cover- ing the same territory as trailer 1t would save time. trouble and ex- pense if they lined up in pairs and argued from the same platform. That at least would give the pubic q square deal and would force the boys to stick to their subjects and try to win on points instead of what they prefer to talk about under rresenf circumstances.
 Reaching a climax. we know of nothing that would arouse greater national interest just now than a debate on the same platform be- tween Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover. That would be worth at least three hours on the air, and we'd be willing to stay out of bed until ? or 3 a. m. to hear the finish. And so would you, indulgent reader.
 But our political masters seem to fear such things. Gone are the days. 1t seems, when Lincoln and Douglas had the courage of their convictions sufficiently to debate in public-not only once. but frequently. Douglas, the orator supreme, and Lincoln. known then as the lawyer who once was . rail-spiitter-what immortal pages they wrote into American his tory through their willingness to meet face to face and ''have it out" with logic flung into the faces of their audiences
 It may be useless to hope for such straightforward discussion of the campaign issues in this cam paign. Hopeless" is the right word; but all the same, we beg leave to make the suggestion.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD SATURDAY OCTOBER ls, 1923

system. But that is an academic thought.
 The Conservative government headed by Premier Stanley Baldwin gained power in 1s:A. It can run fivg years. or until 1899. but prefers not to do so. It, like any other Brit ish government majority. has the privilege of calling an election when 1t likes, and the time decided upon is this year. Other circumstances bringing about an election, of course. Is when the party in power. having a slender majority. loses on a parlia- mentary vote of confidence. When such a political calamity occurs the nation is supposed to rush into a na- tional election at once, and does. Under a parliamentary system. no government could well function after majority in parliament voted loss of confidence in the government.
 The British election. like ours. promises to be one of the most unique in history. The British Labor party under Ramsay Macdonald is printing its platform, which is to consist of 50 pages, including 65 articles. It is announced that the plat form Is te be that of the Labor party for the next 50 years It seems that the party policy is not expected to change during this long period!
 The British Liberal party. third and weakest in the field, also has an astonishing plan. This is nothing less than sending emissaries to can- vass every home in the land. Party workers, aligned into a great army, are to knock at every door in Eng land, Scotland and Wales. Our most imaginative politicians have never dared to think of such a scheme.
 It Is believed in England that the Baldwin government will lose heavily, that the Labor party will gain heavily, but that there will be no clear majority for any of the three parties. In such 8 case the Labor and Liberal parties are ex- pected to colla aborate into . Labor government supported by the Liper- soon as the next major issue appears. That is the thing which ditched the Macdonald ministry in 1924.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
POLICE "ALERT"

Now we read that the police de- partment is on tiptoe for the key workers: and the latter, apparently sensing something is going wrong in their nefarious calling. have gone to cover.
 The police need to remain alert. And when the burglars are finally caught-as will happen ultimately let there be no mercy shown. The way to cure crime is to bear down hard, especially that type of rascal ity, 70
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
TARIFF DISCUSSION

When Mir. Hoover reaches Boston next week and talks over his radio hookup the tariff, it is said, will be an important part of his address. Political leaders in New England have emphasized to the Republican National Committee that it is ab- solutely essential to put the tariff issue forward in this tier of states. especially in view of the criticisms levelled at it in the textile centera
 In New Bedford strike that lasted for 25 weeks has just been concluded = fortunately concluded just before Mr. Hoover's address Was scheduled. 1t is not expecting too much of Mir. Hoover to have some kind words to say regarding the ef- feet of the tariff upon the textile in- dustry; and such statements, too, should be a welcome addition to the popular talk in Lawrence, Lowell. Fall River and in Rhode Island. Such a talk may do some good.
 Then there is the need for tariff talk in connection with the shoe ln- dustry. which also continues an i'm portant manufacturing branch in New England. The shoe manufactur- CTS are not blind to the enormous increase of importations of shoes from Czechoslovakia. for instance; they would have it stopped. if pos sibe. How to stop it, however, is question that Is yet to be decided. It is to be hoped that Mr. Hoover will show the way.
 Tonight Mr Smith also will tackle the tariff during his talk at Louis vile, ky The Democratic candidate at this time will have splendid op- portunity to add to the sum total of American knowledge regarding the new Democratic attitude toward the tariff. He will have an opportunity to definitely state his case and no doubt will do so in his accustomed definite manner. He will be in the 6etder states, where a sentiment
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
Helping a Girl In the Movies

By RoDert Levin
 It was a rainy evening, climax to a slushy, cold October day. In the lobby of the Palace it was warm and cozy. A very beautiful girl was the only other person in the lobby, and being lonely I decided to try to make her acquaintance. The dinner hour was approaching and decided that l would invite her to join me. Her acceptance of my invitation was surprise. but she was so modest in her acceptance that knew she was the right kind
 She was a vivacious, lively com- panion, and we soon fell into Q game. playing that we were old ac- quaintances. But her charm was 50 enchanting that 1t became more than just a game with me. l felt myself falling. The Palace life was now scene of gayety and revelry.
 "Girlie, do you know you are very beautiful? If you will let me l will help you-I will make a Star of you. See, l can put you next to De Vile" l was in a mood to promise her the world.
 ''Oh really. could you do that?" she lisped with a wistful sigh.
 We ate. we danced and We drank the forbidden wine; we sat in the dark corner, and she let me hold her hand. My heart beat in q funny way. and l promised her fame and fortune.
 The late hours waned, and she left me to go to her room before l re- alized that I had not asked her name. So asked clerk at the desk, Say bozo, who was that high stopper that has been falling for my line ?''
 That was Clara Row." he replied.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS

What we fail to miss in this cam paign are those former political organs, known as newspapers. which in days gone by fought" for the majesty of truth by printing only what favored their party and devot- ed the remainder of their space to diatribes about the opposition party. Their number, once legion, has di- unfinished to the point of negligibility.
 The public itself is largely respon- sible for the change. Readers of newspapers with right do not care to buy one-sided propaganda in the guise of news They prefer the papers which give g fair reflection to all sides of public questions. The day when newspapers tried to fool the people in their news columns, and were consciously unfair in their editorial columns, is yearly passing further into the lap of history.
 Nowadays. when we refer to a Republican newspaper" or a Democratic newspaper" we do not necessarily mean one which prints only Republican doctrine or Demo- cratic doctrine. Mostly we mean newspapers which bane. away for their parties in the editorial columns, privilege that no one will forego if it.. is done with reasonable fairness. But an increasing number of even the party papers--based on their editorial preferences-also are less inclined to prohibit the enunci- ation of what at an earlier day would have been regarded as un- pleasant opinions in other section. of the same issues.
 The newspapers, like the reader. are more independent in their DO. litical leanings. No newspaper to. day could live long if 1t printed only partisan material; readers, regard less of politics, would not stand roi it. Yet ill d day not long past they did this. and when they were forced to print the statements of importan, opposition candidates these usually were colored or interpreted" within the news story so that the public could not be 'deceivedr by the temporarily obnoxious doctrines tha, entered into the news columns. It is shock indeed for modern investi- gators to dig into the files of party publications of years ago and nc;, the way political questions were manhandled on behalf of the great god party.
 Everyone with q reasonable eS. pectatlon of life can expect to see the day when newspapers will bt even more thoughtful in thef analysis of political and other public questions, when they will realiz, even more unanimously that ther, | not only re two sjJaS {o a,-ar,y c,,o. ton but that "the other side" ma, /. sometimes be correct. Tn this. as fl many another point of contact, the, will learn to catch up with thei | public.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
Talking Pictures to Force Movie Actors From Hollywood,

It is stated that the number of strictly picture players available for principal roles. including stars and featured actors in the Los Angeles film colony. will be reduced by B per cent when the talker situation has settled down.
 This decrease will be filled in by legitimate players, mainly drawn from Broadway. Other necessary talker talent from legitimate branches will likewise be imported to this end.
 Another matter everyone agrees upon is that the pretty but dumb girl is being written off the screen by the newest wrinkle in films. Un- less she has intelligence. occurring once in 100 times. she is utterly use less in dialogue pictures.
 There are at present about 750 picture colony players to be num- bered among the available hereto fore in silent films. An estimate claimed fairly accurate based upon his own needs and calculations by a leading studio head is that not less than 250 role players from the le- gitimate ranks will go west. Many are already there. Each one of these will supplant picture player-
 It is further asserted by the same studio head that despite the reports strictly picture actors may be trained for dialogue films, 1t is i'm probable except in special cases.
 Hollywood film production is 50 per cent below normal for this time of the year, and every one is run ming around in circles. The sound pictures are responsible for pres- ent conditions. It may be two years before Hollywood is fully equipped. The present situation will continue for two years unless. aS is claimed. sound pictures can be turned out faster than the silent pictures.
 From several sources it is re- ported that story buying has been temporarily halted pending some solution to the new problem con- fronting the film business in the takers. Suspension of activities has forced hundreds of actors out of work at the present time.
 Producers are, for the present. unable to arrive at any definite plan for proceeding with production. Most producing organizations are not equipped to turn out takers.
 To most picture men the takers represent an enigma. No one, as far as one of the executives tn- terviewed could ind out. has any idea as to how it should or will work out, but everyone is willing and anxious to talk about it.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Oct. 13.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair Saturday: Sunday showers; colder.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair in south, showers in north DOT tion Saturday; Sunday showers; colder.
 Conditions: Pressure continues low east of Belle Isle with a trough extending west -southwcstward to northern Lake Huron. And pres sure is high in the region of Bcr- muda. The outlook is for showers on Sunday in northern New Eng land. It will be colder on Sunday In the north Atlantic states.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-13
Oh, Those Qekrer Cheldren; They Don't Skrachc or Bite.

A couple of weeks ago we report ed a conversation in a local school room when the teacher endeavored to instruct the pupils in the dra- matis personae of the present cam paign. Inasmuch as that conversa- ton concerned itself principally with the democratic nominee, We think it only fair to his opponent to give him some space. Asked to write about the early years of the republican standard bearer, here is what a New Britain third grade pu- pill submitted:
 Herbert Hoover was born fin Iowa. They were qekrer cheldren. They never bite each other or skratche each other for that was big sin. Herbert Hoover fother died when he was six years old. One he went to a meading with his mother. He was wegleng and sead when are we going home. when chirch was over he was poneshed. His mother dide when he was only nine years old. so he went to live with his unkel on the farm"
 And now take your pick between them.