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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
THINK WARFARE STILL
GOING ON IN CHINA
Mohammedan Uprising Already
Claims 200, 900 Lives In
kansu Province

Shanghai. Oct 10 R,-Civil war
fare following Mohammedan up
rising in Kansu province, which was
stated to have claimed more than
100000 lives, was believed today to
De continuing in the western Chinese
province.
In addition to the ravases of civil
warfare the area was stated in I'd
vices from missions to be suffering
from an intense famine. This had
been aggravated by the fighting and
the advices said that half the popu-
iation of the province was liable to
die during the coming winter.
(The latest estimate of the popu-
lation of kansu, compiled by the
Chinese post office in 1928. is $685.
1919
Serious conflicts between the Kan
su Mohammedans and troops of
General Feng Yu-Hsiang. who
claims the overlordship OF the prov
ince, caused chaotic conditions. De-
tailed information was not available
in Shanghai. but a letter from the
China inland mission headquarters
at I.anchowfu, capital of kansu,
dated August l stated that acute
troubles started last spring. At that
time armed Mohammedan bands be-
gan raiding villages throughout CEN
trail kansu. robhing and Staying the
inhabitants who were unable to offer
effective resistance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
MUSCLES SHOALS POLICY

When Mr. Hoover went into Ten
nessee he had a brilliant opportuni-
ty to state specifically what he fav-
ored doing with Muscle Shoals. That
is the state whore interest in this
at fever heat. A candidate who jour-
neys within the shadow OF such a
vast undertaking with right is ex-
pected to talk upon it at some
length
But while in that neighborhood
Mr.. Hoover took care not TO say too
much; indeed he said very little. II
was after he had returned to Wash
/ ington, after a day OF conferences
with Or. Work and other G. o. r.
chieftains. that his more definite
statement was issued. Something had
to be done about the effect Of the
speech made in Tennessee. for of all
things, an editor had announced the
| government ownership of Muscle
Shoals. but also of government Op-
Grafton. This, il seems, was going
too far for Mr. Hoover.
/ The smoke having cleared away
somewhat We get that Mr.. Hoover
wishes to think like Mr.. Coolidge on
this Muscle Shoals business. All he
likes Is to have The government run
II for agricultural research purposes.
the Development Of fertilizer. and az
a national defense reserve. " there
are any by products--such as cleo
trio power-he favors the dispose
OF 1t "on such terms and conditions
as Will safeguard and protect all
public interest"
But if Mr. Hoover regard.
Muscle Shoals primarily as plant
for the manufa cture of fertilizer ht
really does not agree with Mr.. Cool
dge, or has bad memory. The
President. IN his last message Il
Congress- said the fertilizer proct s:
at Muscle Shoals is out Of date. add
ing this leaves this project mostl,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
Coroner Finds Three
Died From Accidents

Mldletown, Oct. 1o.-LP--Three
findings of accidental death we're
issued today by Coroner Towndes A.
Smith involving two automobiiists.
and motorcyclist. Malcolm T.
Nichols of New Haven was exoner-
ated in the death of Giuseppe Sa-
1onia of Middletown who died on
September 8 when struck at a street
intersection.
Mrs. Gladys NJ. Cleasby of Weth-
ersfield was cleared OF responsibility
in the death of Allan A. Bailey, 10
year old boy OF Durham. who drove
his coaster wagon into the path Of
her machine on the night OF Sep
tember p.
Hall c. Gilmore, a factory worker
OF koryton was killed on September
Il, when he lost control OF his mo-
torcycle and ran head on into a
boulder the find states.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

was popular-even among civic poll
ticians-to advocate more and bet
ter school buildings Nobody seemed
to care about the cost Now we have
obtained some of the school build
ings that were thought necessary
and will get more: but politicians,
thinking it popular to apply the
brakes here and there, are attempt
ing to throw bags of sand in the
machinery. When all their perscruta-
tons are over it will be found that
there are no two roads to travel with
regard to the elementary schools
the city. willynilly, must provide ac-
commodations.
But the senior high school leaves
an opening for a harangue, pro-
viding the straw with which the
politicians can tickle the school COM
mittee's collective hide while 1t Is
tied to the political stake. The state
law does not enforce as stringent
regulations for providing high school
space as 1t does in connection with
elementary schools. Unless the ad-
ministration furnishes the money the
school committee cannot move for
ward with its plans. On this point
the politicians can win temporarily.
but the victory cannot be anything
but illusory Ultimately there must
be action, and the undermining of
the high school will cost just as
much then as now. but with the dis
advantage of interference with the
proper flow of education at this I'M
portVnt department OF the school
system
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
HALLS DUTY

The plain duty of Chairman Ed
ward +. Hall, chairman of the Board
of Finance and Taxation, is to call a
meeting of his board to hear the
Board of Education relative to the
high school problem. and other
problems if desired.
Those who oppose the school COM
mittee's plans are also entitled to a
hearing before the board. Chairman
Hall can do no better for himself,
and New Britain than by giving
all sides the fair deal to which they
are entitled.
Even the mayor is entitled to a
hearing before the board If he wants
il
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
All In the Family!
THE POETS DEMON

THE POETS DEMON
by Harria N. Roxsleigh
Whenever ! sit down to write.
Perched on my table, near the light,
There stands little demon bold.
With wrinkied brow. bent form.
and old.
Who chills my fancies at his sight.
l. fain would sing of Dawn" or
Love-
A flowers fragrance. or the glove
My lady WORT last night. when
ahe
And 1 were dancing merrily.
The demon frowns on my lines
above.
I plan a lovely paragraph.
In which fair knights and ladies
Quaff
The nectar Of the gods"-but
pause. ,-.
For In the middle OF my clause
l hear the demons mocking laugh.
On Summer Winds" ! fain would
soar,
Spring" Autumn" Winter" Id
implore.
But, mimicking my Songs OF
Birds"
The demon whistles forth these
words:
That's all been said, long. long
before!"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

congratulation on the birth of
baby be addressed?
A. To both parents
@. How old 10 Richard Dix
A. 80 Years.
Q. What is the origin and mean
ing of the name Slawson?
A. 1t is British and originated
In . nickname ''son of slaw" that =
SLOW.
@. Why is a straw vote" so
called?
A. A straw vote Is an unofficial
canvass of public opinion, conducted
by a newspaper or private organi-
zation, to determine public senti-
ment in regard to measures and
candidates prior to nominating
convention or election. 1t comes
from the expression "straws in the
! wind. that il the practice of throw
ing a straw to see which way the
wind is blowing. A strawvote Is
assumed to show how the political
wind" is blowing.
@. Who is the youngest male
actor under contract in the movies?
A. Little Sonny McKeen. known
as "Snookums". He was born Sep
TENDER l. 1924.
@. Is the United States a men,
Der of~the League OF Nations?
A. No.
@. What is the Singing Men,
non?
A. A statue in Egypt which gave
out a musical note when the sun
rose in the morning and as it set
at night. After the statue was
tipped over it no longer sang.
@. From what does the word
"pyjama" come?
A. 1t is Hindustani' word
meaning LEG cloth.
@. In 1t true that the dragon
fly Is able to fly backwards at the
same speed as forwards? :.
A. Yes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
Obseruuiions
On The Heather

Washington. Oct. 1o.-Forecast
for Southern New England: Fair.
continued cool tonight. Thursday
fair: slowly rising temperature;
moderate north. shifting to south
east winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Fair tonight: Thursday fair and
warmer In south. Showers In north
portion: gentle to moderate south
east and south winds.
Conditions: Pressure IL high over
the lake region and low over the
Rocky mountains Scattered show
ers have occurred during the past
"a hours in the southern and east
ern districts. Pleasant weather
prevails this morning in all SEC
tons. The temperature 10 about
normal in the lake region and New
England, but 10 considerably above
normal between the Rocky noun
tains and the Mississippi river.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather and not much change
in temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

!. You can get an answer to any
question OF fact or information by
wrtttns to tho Questtc. Editor. New
Britain Herald. Warrington Bureau
ix23 New York avenue. Warrington
ID. T., en.iot tns two cents in stamps
for reply Medical. legal and marital
advice cannot b. given, nor can ex-
tended research be undertaken. All
other question: will receive . ner-
sonai reply. Unsigned Requests can
not be answered. All letters are con-
tdentiai.
Q. Can you give me a good
definition Of color?
A. Color Is the quality Of an
object by which 1t emits or reflects
or transmits certain rays Of light
and absorbs others. thus producing
q specific effect on the eye.
@. Who was Confucius?
A. A philosopher Of China many
centuries before Christ. His teach
ings became the basis of Confu-
cianism. one OF the great religions
OF China.
@. What does Erebus mean?
A. 1t Is another name for Hades,
the Greek place Of the dead.
Q. Why are dog days" SO
called?
A. They received the name from
the fact that the rising Of the dog
star Sirius ia, during the period in
question, coincidcnt with the rising
Of the sun. The date of this
heliacal rising Of Sirius has varied
through the centuries. The dog
days are now usually counted from
July ; to August II: that Is to say.
20 days before and 20 days after
the conjunction of Sirius and the
sun.
@. Who played the part OF the
young aviator who was shot as a
spy in the motion picture THE
Legion of the Condemned?
A. Barry Norton.
@, When and where was the
first electric tunnel road or subway
built
A. In 1890, 1.-The City and South
London Line, England.
@. When was the Manhattan
Opera House in New York City
built?
A. Oscar Hammerstcin built the
first Manhattan Opera House In
1892. In 1906 he built the second
and better-known Manhattan Opera
House which was opened with Il
Puritani" on December 3 of that
year.
@. Does Maine have the same
day for the election Of presidential
electors as other states?
A. Election day is set by con-
gross for all the states and Maine
will have Its presidential election on
the Tuesday after the first Monday
In November like the other states
O. What is the income of Har-
ward University"
A. The latest figures concerning
the assets OF Harvard University
are for 1885. In that year the
income from all sources totalled
Sl7.71o,S37. The endowment fund
totaled $76.022.42s. The total as
sets exclusive of additions to the en-
downment fund were $11.o26.115.
a. What bathrohe did Gene Tun-
rey wear into the ring in his fights
with Dempsey! Did 1t have some
kind Of special insignia on 1t?
A. In both fights with Dempsey.
Tunney wore into the ring the bath
robe presented to him before his
FIRST battle with Dempsey by the
| United States Marines. The robe
bore the emblem OF the United
States Marine Corps.
q. To whom should note Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
ON THE SQUARE

No Coolidge prosperity for the
Yank- Cardinal baseball magnates.
After paying these high salaries for
home run hitters the men they
pay so handsomely to produce were
employers of the income after the
first four games, repeating the
record of last year. But It IL con-
siderable proof that baseball remains
ION the square,"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
p. r. ASSOCIATION HEARD
FROM. "AND HOW"

Satire, irony and biting criticism
formed the bulk of the discussion
OF the senior high school problem
at the meeting of the Parents ana
Teachers Association. Edward +.
Hall. chairman of the Board OF
Finance and Taxation. was there 10
explain things. Like King Canute. he
did his best, with the broom at hand.
TO preyent the ocean Of censurc from
.enguifing the land. He would nave
been better satisfied, no doubt. had
there been more rosewater and less
briny salt to handle.
The attitude of the association Is
easily understood; it prefers
progressive action rather than
progressive delay. The second
Investigation committee APP
pointed by the mayor, IN
stead of concentrating upon the
needs of the senior high school. Is
reaching out at all the schools, is
"investigating" an average OF one
school a week, and has around 20
more to look into. BY March, so it Is
held, the job will be complete; and
by that time the committee probably
will have enough data 10 keep IL
busy for another spell. Meanwhile
the high school problem not only ,e-
mains unsolyed, but has had The OPP
portunity 10 become worse.
The strategy of delay engineered
hy the master minds of the city ad-
ration is Of benefit to moth
rot politics The Board of Edu-
.... la the history OF the city has
r- r. been Interested in politics; il
I, IS not divide on political lines
and when decisions are necessary
politics are not considered We think
this Is matter OF local history. The
function Of the board is concentrate
ed upon the school plant, 1t has be.
gun turning the cily's MstWhllt
decrepit and Tagging school accom-
moda tons into sembiance of civic
essentials, and it is our opinion, II
left alone and not blocked lay poll
teal considerations and pressure
from outside the board, viii in time
complete the Job to the satisfaction
of all fair-mnned citizens.
A few years ago there was uniVer-
sal censure reabouts in connection
with the schools. The public De-
manded a modern school plant. II
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

This situation caused 0easFai
Feny to dispatch an army oospa
from Honan province to Kan4s In
an attempt to subjugate tbs No
hammedans These forces. however.
were defeated and more sesdieFs
were then poured into Kansu. This
resulted in civil warfare which was
believed to be continuing although
there have been no reports la$ef
than August. The American head
quarters Of the China inland mission
is in Philadelphia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

More proof that the campaign Is
getting hotter is the announcements
that Governor Smith will make rear
platform speeches throughout the
South. Saving the voice is not as I'M
Iportant from now on as Saving 'ie
party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

We have never known It 10 ran:
When a crowd begins throwing eggs
at a speaker nearly everybody OH
the platform gets hit except the ora
tor. Or maybe Mr.. Upshaw, despite
hi. physical infirmity, knows no" 10
duck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
In Hulli


Little Freddie was being taken by
his father for trip to Washington,
d. C..
The guide on the sightseeing bus
announced the names OF the various
buildings az they we're passed. FL
nally they came TO that section OF
the city occupied by the foreign
diplomatic corps.
Passing an unusually large and
handsome building the guide called:
This il the home OF the Siamese
Legation"
"Oh, mister" biurted out Freddie.
open- mouthed and wide-eyed. On,
mister do they have that big house
for Just the two Of them?"
LILLIAN w. Browne
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

The A, b. G Is national organization
which furnishes newspapers ana auNe'
Users with d strictly honest analysis o!
circulation our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insufes pro
lection against fraud in newspaper dis-
tribution figures to both national aNd
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Conditions may have been bad IN
Philadelphia. but the police at leas'
never permitted such rotten liquor
TO get into circulation as to XIII 81
voters in two days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Everybody likes winner. Even
the fans along Church street VINO
bet on St. Louis began cheering AZ
the finish. That's one way to obtain
ones moneys worth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
Member 0f the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively ell
titled to the Use Tor republication "l
Ali news credited 10 1t or not Otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
news published therein
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Americanism: Keeping an ear
omen for SANDER about the other
candidate: wondering how anybody
can be fool enough to believe the
tales about you.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Walking Gehrig with two men on
the sacks reminds us OF polltlcal
strategy indefinitely mentioning
something remotely approaching the
issue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

fathers liquor. Very old.
Paul-Her father?
Charles-No, the liquor AMI thet
her father caught me. Believe me
some kick.
Paul-The liquor?
Charies-No. the father!
Oliver 4. Ferguson
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Those suffering from insomnia
might do Well to so to Mexico CNy
and be rocked to sleep by one OF
the native 'quakes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
IN LILLlPUTlAN LAND

Eyci Eye!
Johnny" called my father to my
younger brother one day recently.
'if you keep an eye on the baby I'll
give you a nickel"
And If | keep my two eyes on
him viii you give me dime?
asked Johnny.
Albert J. Aircie
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

The brown derby and fedora have
their good points, but nothing
EQUALS the old black SLOUGH for talk
ing through.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Eliminating waste in high school
sports is one thing: but what the
hovs are more Interested IN Is eillll-
mating defeats.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

They say hotel rates must be hlgh
IN nav for the towels guests steai.
But how can guest get away Win
&c towels?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Remember the happy school days
when you carried slate? HOW
they come back to you as you watch
the man unload your winter coal!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Great men seldom are misquoted
in print, but it's charitable to think
they are.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

MIR. Mellon denies a rumor tina,
ha once controlled the liquor bus
mess, He doesn't do 1t even now.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

The Herald is on sale daily in Ne"
York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times
square; Schuitzs Newsstands, Entrance
Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Office .... va
Editorial Rooms 80. VIZ

The only profitable advertising medium
In the CIV. Circulation hooks and press
room always open to advertisers,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

mans great thrills are the FIRST
time he kisses girl and the hrst
time he hears his office girl say ne
is in conference.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

How thoughtless we are! Inc
passenger pigeon and the buffalo are
extinct, and yet dry agents blaze
away at motorists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
The Infantry, the Infantr-ry, Viii

The INFANTRY, INC bWoUtE~rSs WNU
tho
Mother and her two sons were
sitting. In the living room talking.
"KoEer," she asked the older boy.
"can you tell me what 'chagrln'
means?"
ut means melancholy or sad. +"
answered Roger
How could she grin n she we're
sad ?" asked the kid brother. inno-
Gently. rs
Harold NJ. Stinson
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

No wonder Tolstoy was an Ideal
list. His home was named Polyanna
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Example OF being humane: Re-
fusing to take a criminals hfe;
sending him to the pen to kill a
guard or two.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

1.-THE cafeteria is more popular
with men than women" You can't
change your mind in cafeteria.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Smith gets his Literary Digest
votes from those who were repun-
licans in 1924 but where else could
he get them?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

The present campaign has more
whispering than usual. just as the
present tooth-ache Is the worst you
ever had.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Doubtless it is true that cod liver
oil will prevent snow blindness. We
never saw blind Goldfish.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Correct this sentence: Il like the
fellow" said the reserved metropoi-
itan; "he patted me on the oack
the first time | met him."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
guard or tT

On ld-fashioned man Is one who
sees a girl smoking and believes he
could pet her but doesn't care 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

They say the inventor Of the gin
fizz is dead. His masterpiece pre-
Ceded him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Well. Governor Smith may make
a speech in st. Louis ana mat may
cheer up the depressed population.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

oh, for tise Go0d Oid Days fNAks!
In the bright October glow
We went chestnuting years ago:
The chestnuts in our world today
Are things the politicians say!
All In the FanLly3
Robinson-What was the trouble
the mayor sat into about the pay
roll?
Griffith-He put on too many
heirs!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Trose who wouldn't work IN
stricken Florida couldn't eat. Max
ing the rule universal would GRIPPE
the manufacturers of reducing ma
chimes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
HoMIin9 kialSt,cSS!

H0WIlnG SaNtcsS!
Hodge, don't 60 to sleep any
more nights.
Chandler-Wha.'s the trouble ?
Insomnia?
Hodge-No. it's that fellow next
door. His dog howla till he comes
home and then his wife does 1t the
rest of the night!
Fl. E. Parks
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

According to divorce figures
this is either the land OF the freed
or the home OF the rave!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted
At Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
$500 = Year
$500 Three Months
75c Month

Entered at the Post Office at New Britain
a. Second Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10

Leniency for Hickman? "ha'
nerve.