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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
THIRD PARTIES

We haven't much confidence in third party movements; but. as q Britisher said recently, politically the United States is peculiar country" The fact is that the prohibition issue, the farm relief issue and the reli- gious issue are cutting across party lines and create an amazing political be expected. It so happens that all of the issues have played part in the development of third-party move ments in the past: it is possible therefore that they may do so again. Some of the minor parties in the wielded d powerful influence. The Prohibition party alone, though it never attained anything approaching success during it's long life. succeeded in influencing the other parties and through them put over what We have. Even before the Civil War native Americanism" was an issue for time. and religious issues also were prominent.
 Of course, there have been some minor parties which have been with us for a long time without creating enough dust to show for their pres euce on the political highways. The Socialist-Labor. and the Socialist parties have been worrying along. go- ing from bad to worse: but they still hang on, for some reason. The La Toilette third party during the last election boiled nearly 5.ooo,o00 votes, but has since died. And we have had Farmer-L.abor and enough Progressive Republicans in Con- grese to goad the regular G. O. P. to frantic protest.
 The first minor party started way back in 1892. the Anti Masonic party, which got only : electoral votes In 1856 the American CKnow
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following Tuesday. It was decided to let each trade take up the matter of closing for itself. so no action was taken by the association.
 The high school graduates held their banquet last evening at the Hotel Russwin. President Charles F.. Hart, Jr.. acted as toastmaster Edward Farrell responded to the toast, "What 1908 Means to Us" Benjamin Pouzzner answered to f"What We Have Gotten From Our Books" Claude Barrows read the the class poem William Coholan and Miss Jessie Gladden. read the class prophecy. Ralph Wainright treated the subject. What We Leave the School"
 The New Britain Gas Co. has ap- piled for permission to erect a brick building. 55x3O, of Meadow street at a cost of &4,0OO.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Nothing) party did little better, get ting s electoral votes. In 1860 the Democratic tsecessionisD party poll cd 72 electoral votes, and the same year the Constitutional Union party got S9 electoral votes. In 1892 the Peoples PopulisD party polled 22 electoral votes. In 1912 the Progress sive party boiled SS electoral votes. In 1924 the Progressive (La Follette) party boiled Is electoral votes. in spite of the fact that this party was also endorsed by several other minor political organizations.
 It is evident that this year the ma jor party managers will have a hard task cut out for them to satisfy the divergent clements within their parties. That is one reason why there has been straddling on some of the major issues. It is impossible to satisfy all the people who make up the major American parties, and considerable nonsensical humbug in the platforms results. the type of folderol which can be interpreted differently in different parts of the country. It is this straddling, how ever, which in the past has given rise to the more or less temporary minor parties.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
HOOVER PRECEDENTS

Iii Herbert Clark Hoover is elect ed to the presidency in November he will. when he takes office. shatter more precedents than any other president in our history.
 Hoover is the first man running for president who never ran for any other office If elected he will be the first president born west of the Mississippi and the first president whose legal residence is on the Pacific coast. He also will be the first president who has three names but uses only two. Hoover dropped his middle name when he went into war relief work and today signs himself simply Herbert Hoover"
 If elected Hoover will carry into office family of Stanford Cniver- sity graduates. He will be the first president whose wife has the same alma mater as her husband. Herbert Hoover, Jr., is also a Stanford grad uate and Allan Herbert Hoover. younger son of the secretary of Con- merce, is now a student at the Cali fornia school.
 Hoover. a trustee of Stanford, has his California residence on the campus of the university and his brother is a professor there. Further links with Stanford and the presi- dency and cabinet is the fact that Ray Lyman Wilbur. brother Of Secretary of Navy Wilbur, Is presi dent of Stanford. He was the chief physician in Attendance on the late President Warren C. Harding at the latters fatal illness in San Francisco.
 Another unusual feature in the career of Hoover is the fact that ten years after he cast his first vote tRe- publican) he became his partys candidate for president, Hoovers long residence abroad had prevent ed his voting in the United States until 1918.
 Herbert Hoover at the age of a3 is twice a grandfather and in the normal run of events bids fair to be- come a great-grandfathe before he reaches the age of 70.
 And, lastly, eight years before h's for president, Hoover's admirers did not know with which party he was definitely affiliated. In 1920 he was mentioned as possible presidential candidate for both Re publican and Democratic groups Al this time he made the statement that he was a Progressive Republican,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
LIBRARY RNOkSI

The New Britain Institute is one of the local institutions that func- tions efficiently without much noise about it. Indeed, there has been less publicity about the library in the past year than ever before. It merely keeps on growing, book borrowers are constantly increasing, the librarys sphere of influence is growing larger, and the city has req son to be proud of it.
 Noting lists of new and important books that We thought should be upon the shelves of the library we on two occasions wrote Greta F. Brown. the librarian, that if there was any money for the purpose on hand the books might be pur- chased It wasn't any of our business at all; we merely wanted to be of assistance if possible by making these harmless and mild suggestions.
 On both occasions letters of thanks were promptly received con- taining the information that all the books noted had already been pur- chased.
 That's public service of the highest type. It seems to us the library isn't overlooking any important publica- tions. The money the city yields to ed.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
25 Tears Ago To-day

On motion of Councilman Hum- phrey. the common council last eve nidg passed a resolution expressing its belief that the fire departments s enrolment should not be reduced. This was done over Mir. Curtis pro- test, as he said that any such action would be interpreted as censure by the fire board.
 F. c. Monier and sister attended the Williston seminary field day and prize speaking contests at East hampton Wednesday and Thursday Theodore Monier is a student there.
 Rev. Lyman Johnson was sched- uled to address the w. c. T. U. this afternoon on City Problems" but the society was delayed by business and MT. Lyman had another en- gagement, so he was forced to leave and postpone the speech for a month.
 By request. Supt. Stuart and Prof. karlson addressed the Carpenters union last evening on the subject of manual training in the schools. Some Of the carpenters believed this recent innovation encroached upon their trade. but after the speeches they passed resolutions urging that the training be continued.
 Governor Chamberlain today pre- sented diplomas to the S5 members of the Normal school graduating class.
 A communication from the Meat Cutters union was received last evening at the meeting of the Busi- ness Mems association. The cutters offered to work all day July 1 if they should have a half holiday on the
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
DANGER AT CROSSINGS

Because someone is killed at rail- road grade crossing is not proof that the crossing is not properly pro- tected, in essence is the report of the councilmanic committee which in- vestigated conditions at the Wooster street crossing Of the New Haven railroad in Barnesdale.
 Such a conclusion is logical Peo- pie have been killed at crossings where only few trains q day pass, The fault for crossing accidents is not always to be placed at the doors ot the railroads. Autoists have been known to drive their cars pellmell into the sides of railroad trains; they have been known 10 crash through crossing gates; they have been known to cross tracks without the slightest attention being paid to crossing warning signals or lights or bells.
 The railroads provide the danger, of course; If it were not for their tracks there would be no grade crossings. But this fact furnishes no valid excuse for motorists to dodg. the danger and operate cars on the principle that if accidents occur they will involve the other fellow. A grade crossing is bad place for gambling with luck.
 That the Wooster street crossing is not as dangerous as many others in this vicinity can scarcely be de- nied. II 6 protected with flashing lights; and many $ much more dangerous crossing is no better pyu- tected. If every grade crossing in inc state We're 10 be protected by watch men operating gates the expense to the railroad would be enormous. and this expense would come out Of the passengers and the shippers.
 The really dangerous crossings should be eliminated by the con- struction of bridges or underpasses and this as rapidly as possible. Cross ings that are regarded as lest dangerous need watchmcn in i've shifts until traffic ends after mid night The less dangerous crossings 6uch as Wooster street. require sig nals, These things done. autolsts mus, exercise due caution, as no less an aUtholity than the L. s. Supreme 2 Court in q notable decision a few months ago lad down.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
THE "IRIENDSHIP" GETS
 ACROSS

The "Friendship" made a gallant effort to fly from land to land over the Atlantic but did not quite reach her goal. coming down in water off the coast of Ireland. The ship, equipped with pontoons, was prepar- ed for such a contingency and as this is written the outlook is bright for quick rescue of the pilots.
 Miss Amelia Earhart, Boston so- cial worker, joined Winner Stulz and Lou Gordon for the thrill that was in it: perhaps also some popular ac- claim. This age is kept busy ap- plauding athletes and aviators, and the supply is eQualling the demand.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
EIGHT HURT IN WRECK

Springfield. Mass. June IS A--- Eight persons were taken to Mercy hospital here early last night after two machines collided and turned over at the intersection of St. James avenue and St. James Boulevard. Seven of the injured were from Rockville, Conn.,, four of the Rock vile men being able to leave the hospital following treatment. The Rockville machine turned over twice and was completely demolished.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
SPIRES AND GARGOYLES
Clarifying It!


 Contemporary Paragraphers can find more things to dispute about than any class of men. The more per word they get for their disputes, the more things they find to dispute about.
 For sometimes they have been arguing about who started the dash business-you know-like this. My idea is that the reason the first man used the dash was because 1t was easier to make a dash than to decide how it should be punctuated. I admit that I didn't start it!
 But IT'D has brought on more discussion than anything else. They have chased it and traced it hither and thither, even back to Mother Eve. However, if my memory Is right, the earliest record l have of the extensive use of the word oc- CUTS in Madame Castoria's famous memoirs. Remember. Children Cry for IT."
 Sylvia Wolf,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

would We be willing to permit a private road corporation to have the power of eminent domain. Those in favor of private enterprise in indus try, however, if consistent, should heartily favor the development of would be the first to use them-and perhaps not.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
My Soldier npY

Jimmy Reese was a lucky bimbo from the land where spaghetti plays hide with garlic and olive oil. His old man turned a big deal in garlic. and was able to send Jimmy to q military academy for 6 four year rest.
 Jimmy proved to be class mill tary and mathematical student, and the Senator frem the home town ap- pointed him alternate to West Point. The Appointec could do right face, and Jimmy entered Americas most exclusive army circle. His four years in West Point fitted him for the great future that destiny held in wait for him.
 Did Jimmy succeed after leaving West Point? I'll say he did. Within two years after leaving West Point he was promoted to head usher at Metromount's $50,000,000 movie emporium!
 -J, S. Morris
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Observations On The Weather

Washington. June 1S.-Forecast for Southern New England: Show change in temperature; fresh south and southwest winds.
 Conditions: A long trough of low pressure overspreads the in- terior districts from the lower lake region southwestward to Arizona. It Is producing showers and thun- der storms from Tennessee north ward to the lake region and from the western portions of the middle Atlantic states westward to the Rocky mountain districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather followed by showers.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1929 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- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- tidential.-J;ditor. Q. What are the powers of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives? A. From 1911 to 1910 he was almost absolute ruler over the pro- ceedings of the House of Represent atives through his power to appoint all committees and his control of the rules committee. These two powers were taken from him in 1910 but he can still determine which members shall address the House and has absolute power over assignment of bills. Moreover he rules on points of order and usually is sustained by the House.
 Q. Is 1t possible to copyright a pen-name:
 A. No.
 c. How many packs of playing cards are sold in the United States in year?
 A. Tax collections for the fiscal year ended June 30. 1927. showed F,i21,S35 packs sold in the United States; not quite one pack to evSy two persons.
 c. Who is the author of the fol- lowing: We are such stuff as dreams are made of and our little life is rounded with a sleep"?
 4. IL is a quotation from The Tempest by Shakespeare.
 Q. How old is Snookums, the baby film star"
 A. He was born September ]. 1924.
 Q. What does the name Villa mean?
 A. It is the feminine form Of the masculine Vilialm, a North Teutonic name meaning "resolute helmet.'
 Q. What is the origin of the name Rome?
 A. If is supposed to have come from the Creek word 'rome" mean ing strength, force. As applied to a city it means stronghold There were two older cities in Italy with the same name before the present city of Rome was founded.
 Q. Is it proper to call both Sen ators and Representative Con gressmen':
 A. Literally Senators and Repre- sentatives are "Congressmen." It is the custom, however. 10 refer only to Representatives as Congress- men.
 c. When and where was Dolores Del Rio born?
 4. In Durango, Mexico, August 3, 1905.
 Q. What is the meaning of the fencn phrase NODleSSo ODllge
 A. 1t means frank imposes obH- gations''. or in other words, much is expected from one of high birth or station.
 c. Who discovered gold in Cali fornia?
 A. Gold was discovered in Cali fornia in 1S48 by James w. Marsh all. who was digging a mill race at Sutter's Fort. at the head of a gang of MoEmons. He found gold dust in the sand. The news spread rapidly to the Atlantic seaboard, and in 1S49 came the gold rush to Califor- mia. In the next five years over ESQ., OOO.oo in gold was mined in Cali fornia.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

In leading the blind clergyman from church President Coolidge gave the photographers an opportunity to take something distinctive in pie lures, And by the way the President. In going to church every Sunday morning. sets good example tc his fellow citizen motorists.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

In Springfield yesterday canoelsts were bombarded by pop bottles thrown from an airplane. One of the bottles hit the water a few inches from the boat. This is the first time in New England that the public has been endangered by reckless air. plane joyriders.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Lnmbago

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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Senator Heflin hefliniZed at AL bany and was given guard Of troops by order of Governor Smith. Thus liberty of speech and public as- semblage was upheld in New York state regardless of the claptrap that might have been uttered.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

The Connecticut delegates to the Ran1b|ican national convention are returning by way of Niagara Falls. Well. We don't blame the boys. II must have been monotOnous llNlns up Salt Creek so long,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Member Audit Bureau 0f Circulation The A. B. C. 10 national organization which furnishes newspapers and adNeI- tisers with c strictly honest analyss q circulation Our circulation statistics are haaed upon this audit This tnsures pro. lection against fraud in newspaper de tribution hgures to both national and local adrertseraL
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

It may not be significant but when you say candidates are dodg-
 ing something they all know what
 you mean.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Americanism: Growing because there's nothing to do on Sunday: growing because you must go to work again on Monday.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Girls weren't so bold in the old
 days. The boy knew Old Dobbin
 wouldn't wham into tree, so he didn't need so much cooperation.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

A vest used to be called a waist coat. You see, men in those days had waist
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

"All men are liars said David, having again failed of election to Saul's job.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
FALLS TO HIS DEATH

Detroit, June IS R While . large crowd looked on Michale Bar ron. 19. a student aviator, fell 2,000 feet to his death here when a para chute with which he leaped from a plane, failed to open.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

You see. cruel and unusual pun ishment is forbidden, and now any punishment would be unusual.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Let us hope no political orator will be so tactless as to mention the bonds that unite various elements of the party.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
.AttrMrtivei

First Lipstick: This girl certain ly has a pretty mouth.'
 Second Lipstick: "Yes. it has the skin you love to touch up."
 Vincent Hendrichson
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but you cant tell whether that is cause or effect.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Facts and Fancies

If clothing made man hairless. the good people of 5000 A. D. are advis- cd not to read Darwin.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
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Preparing for Hot Weather,

Preparing for Hot Weather! Cretonne slip covers on sofa and
 chair Start us to thinking folks tempers
 should wear Slip-covers made of the cheertones
 of fun Lest our good spirits fade in the
 heat of the sun!
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
Member of the Associated Press

MeWber of the Associated Press The Associated PIess 10 exclusively en' titled to the use for republication ui alI news credited to II or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Mussolini has decided to abolish the house fly. Here is at least one great public good resulting from badness
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Fayoritism seems especially unreal
 sonable when you look at some of the favorite sons.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

If he smokes cigarette without removing it from his mouth. it's waste of time to offer him oil stock.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Speaking of daredevil stunts. Noliva is the first man to travel across the under side Of a fiat world.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Iris better to have rheumatism than astigmatism. There is 50 much to be seen these days.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

The Grand Old Party is optimistic but. it would rejoice to see somebody trying to entice the United States into a league.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
AIlAyHel!

AAalyzeal! Peter: Why are modern shows like restaurant cooking?" Roger: II don't know. Why?" Peter: "The stuff that is not over done is generally raw!"
 John R. Brougher Copyright. 1928. Reproduction ..
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

The Prohibitionist who likes an occasional three fingers reminds us that little Willie must take castor oil to please parents who won't.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
TELEPHONE CALLS

The only profitable sdyerttstns medium in the City. Circulation books and press room alvays open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Two American towns are named after Rudyard Kipling.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Wives are people who are forever trying to find room for one more piece of furniture.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

The Herald Ia on sale daty ID New York ct HotalinGs Newsstand Tlmes square; Schuts's Nsvsstanda Cntrancs Grand Central. lspd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Gatsree at the Post omoe at New Brit ain e oseond Cia0 Mail Natter.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Maybe it's called machine politics because the success of machine de- ponds on the nuts staying in place.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
\ SONG OF FAITH IN THE YEAR
 AFTER THIS

\ SONG OF FAITH IN THE YEAR
 AFTER THIS
 By Samuel Hoffenstein The day like the least is Sunday. And after that, I don't like Monday, And after that. I don't care whose
 day Tuesday isl don't like Tuesday. And after that, let other men say, Pooh" and Bah. don't like
 Wednesday. And after that, my very worst day Is-in short, l don't like Thursday, And after that, my evil-eye day Is-the fact's,-I don't like Friday. And after that, I won't grow fatter.
 say, Because they have a day called Sat-
 urday- But the day I like the least is Sum-
 day, And after that, I don't like Monday, And after that, l don't care whose
 day Tuesday is, l don't like Tuesday, And after that. etc. .. .. i.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

THE MIRTH OF A NATION HEFLIN PRAISES
 Opponent of AL SMITH ITALY IMPRISONS
 Critic of MCESOLIN1 C. C. PYLE SIGNS EX-
 Subject of KAISER BYRD TO MAKE HOME
 Here And Not AT POLE
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

Correct this sentence: John works very hard" said the wife. but the company pays him all he's worth" Copyright 1928. Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18

The lad who uses his sheepskin in job is going to wonder at times if it wasn't, mistake to take it from the sheep.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-18
They Dn lts

They Do It: Helene: Where did you learn to waltz so Wellr" Larry: T was heavyweight prize fighter."
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