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New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
IRRESPONSIBLE DRIVERS
 STILL TOO MANY

The state motor vehicle depart ment informs us that between 60 and 65 per cent of the owners of automo- piles in Connecticut are now finan- cially qualified, and that it has been found necessary in two years to or der more than one-twelfth of all car owners to give proof of financial re- sponsibility in case of accident, or to give proof they are able to satisfy claims for damages.
 This off hand looks as if great progress has been made, until one pauscs to reflect that 35 per cent of the automobile owners according to this showing. are not financially qualified. This is too high a per- centage. Persons who have little 10 lose in case of an accident brought about by their carelessness may not be inclined to be as careful as the other type of drivers,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

extraordinary session of Congress this summer if the President spills some yetoes, and the nation win be treated to a congressional gathering in the midst of an election campaign.
 The dark horses and favorite sons in the Republican stable need scarce ly be considered as likely contend CTS. Delegates representing favorite sons will go to either Coolidge or one of the other chief contenders.- Hoover, Lowden or Dawes. Of these Mir. Hoover's policy is the closest approach to the present presidential ideas.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
PRESIDENT PEARSON AND PUBLIC POLICY

l At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the New Haven rail road President Pearson gave the roads attitude toward two import ant questions concerning the public, and it is disconcerting to contem- plate that he took the side contrary to public interest in both instances. The two developments regarding which he complained were that stockholders are confronted with re- peated demands for the elimination of grade crossings, and that there is 9 continued pressure for reductions in rates.
 There ought to be no two sides to the grade crossing menace; railroads should favor their elimination along with the public, even if the cost of such elimination interferes with the prospect of dividends. It is a ques- tion. too, whether in the long run grade crossing accidents are not more costly than the construction of bridges or culverts.
 There is widespread opinion that railroad rates are too high in some particulars. The New Haven is not renowned for low rates. An instance is the committing rate between New York and Mt. Vernon, N. Y., on the New Haven and on the New York Central. Both roads traverse the distance practically on the same tracks, but the New Haven rate is around 40 per cent higher than that of the New York Central. greatly to the indignation of the commuters and the Chamber of Commerce. The New York Public Utilities Com mission granted the New Haven the higher rate because 1t needed the money. The same basis of calculating rates has been followed in other cases.
 If the railroads desire to compete with private automobiles and trucks most effectively it is necessary for them to attempt to do business with the rates as low as possible, not try to exact the highest possible rates. If the latter plan is followed the automobiles will win the contest hands down. and the trucks will continue to make serious inroads. Judging by the number of trains that have been taken off" the gaso- line vehicles have been winning too extensively for the reasons indicated.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
25 Years Ago Today

The sinking fund committee. made up of the mayor, the treasur- CT, and Alderman Curtis, has filed its annual report with the town clerk. The amount of the sinking fund for the redemption of the water bonds is above $24,OOO and for the redemp- ton of the sewer bonds more than s12.5oo.
 Fred Englc has been awarded the first prize of s in mechanical draw ing at the y. M. c. A.. and W. H.. Horsfall has received that ill ma chine design. These awards wer" made al the educational exhibit held last night.
 The new common council met last night and approved the republican caucus nominations.
 The Businessmen's association held it's annual meeting last evening and elected officers On motion of F. H. Johnston. A. H. Abbe was unanimously reelected president. and all the other officers were re. named. H. J. Mills, A. A. Sampson and w. J. Dunlay were appointed q committee 10 choose directors. Among their selections were r. H. Johnston. l.. J. Porter and W. J Dunlay.
 \ meeting of the Connecticut com lnissioners of the Louisiana pur- chase exposition at St. Louis Wa- held ill Hartford yesterday. Senator Frank l.. Wilcox of Berlin was chosen president of the commission and was appointed the representa- : tive of the commission at the dedj- cation exercises in St. Louis next week. He will be member of Gov ernor Chambcrlain's party.
 Dr. NJ. w. Maloney has closed the deal for the purchase of the Pickett property on Summer street and will move in as soon as Mir. Pickett va cates.
 The bartendcrs will hold their an- nual ball in Hanna's armory this evening.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

o. When and where will the Olympic games for 1928 be held?
 A. Amsterdam. Holland. May 17 to August IF. Q. What is the date and place of the 1928 Republican National Con- vention?
 A. June F, Kansas City. Mis- souri.
 Q. What is the origin of the po- litical phrase "omning the pork barrel"?
 A. On the plantations of the South before the Civil war, the opening of a barrel of pork precipi- tated rush by the slaves: similarly the prospects of securing federal appropriations causes members of congress who are anxious to build up popularity amng their con- stituents to make rush (figura- tivelyj upon the Treasury.
 Q. Who receiva1 the Pulitzer Prize for the best newspaper car toon in 1927?
 A. Nelson Harding for his Top bling the World' in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
 Q. What are the meanings and nationality of the names Boris, Miroslav. and Nicholas?
 A. Boris and Miroslav are Rus sian (slavic) names. Boris means fighter. Miroslav means ''glori- ous peace" Nicholas is from the Greek and means victory of the people,:
 Q. What countries produce the largest amount of raw silk?
 4. Japan produces the most. Her production in 1925 was 56,97s,- coo pounds. China is next with q production of 17,901. GOO pounds. Italy is third with a production of 9.656,o o00 pounds.
 Q. How old is Gene strattonc Where can she be addressed?
 4. She is 14 years old and may be addressed at F. B. 0. Studios. 'SO Cover street, Hollywood, Cali fornia.
 Q. What is meant by the flash point of gasoline?
 A. The temperature at which ig- milton at one point will be propa- gated through the entire mixture.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
THE, OIL TANK

It IS our belief that most citizens will conclude that the criticisms leyelled against the 2o,000 gallon oil tank and appurtenances purchased during 1925 are not well founded. considering that the tank has not been used to show by an actual per formance what savings it can make for the city. Mayor Paonessa, dur ing whose administration two years ago the tank was purchased has come forward with a spirited de- fense and calls attention to the fact that had the tank been in operation TOW it would not have been neces- sary to accept a contract for oil at a higher price than the lowest bid der merely because the delivery facilities of the higher bidder were more convenient to the city. There is also soundness in the argument that in the summer time. when streets are oiled. it woaiid not be necessary to await the pleasure of a private contractor if the city had oil stored in the tank it possesses.
 The tank has been purchased and can be made ready for use with very little additional effort. mainly in the purchase Of an Oiling machine. Re gardless of whether purchase of the tank was justified in the first place. logic now dictates that it be used rather than sold
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
BRIDGE AND SURPLUS FAT

It is said that many folk will more willingly pay smart price to take part in a bridge game than they will pay to see q play or any other kind of theatrical performance or con- cert They don't do this in order to have the privilege of contesting for the prizes that usually go with the game but in order to experience the pleasure of playing with the cards in smart company and under congenial surroundings.
 Perhaps nobody can explain why bridge should be so much more popular just now than the other card games. or why women like it so much moro than men. as is said to be the case. There still are games of poker, pinochIe and seven ID: but it is safe to say that for every such diversion at cards there are ten bridge games being played.
 Some say there is just enough of q balance of skill and luck in bridge 10 warrant this huge interest But the same holds true of some other card games. Indeed, there Is scarcely a card game eAtant that does not de- pend upon skill to certain extent i; that is to say, a skillful player can make q better showing with a poor hand than q poor player can make with good hand.
 IT we mix bridge with sociabiiity and refreshments and perhaps lit- tie soft music in the background, the ideal card atmosphere is attained. Little wonder that statistician has declared that there are many more people trying to bridge the intricacies of bridge than are playing golf, with the added advantage that 10 play bridge does not require much terri tory.
 As a game for the reduction of surplus weight. however. bridge is distinct failure.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

\ PRAYER:
 By Marshall II. Lawson Oh, Lord. Who knowest the human
 heart.
 GA thousand other things apart) Whose constant purpose is the good Of all the human brotherhood- Look down (accept this humble
 rhyme)
 And guard us in election time! Oh, let the people vote for Biggs. And not for Jiggs, or Squiggs, or
 Riggs. Or Kelly, Cohen. Bing, or Brown, Or Toohey, Thompson. Tubbs, or
 Towne! This troubled world would be 50
 bright
 If people did but vote alright; Would be so free of grief and sin If only men like Biggs were in. We do so much. perforce. by rote. And often know not how to vote: With Biggs elected, what are then The ninety million plaques of
 men? So lend Thy vision to our souls. And leave it with us at the polls. That we may see the name of Biggs, And not of Jiggs, or Squiggs, or
 Riggs.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
FIRE TRUCKS AND SAFETY

All cities willing to weigh possi- blities are interested in what hap pened in Cambridge, Mass. the other day, when a fire truck racing to a fire plunged into automobiles at Central square, injuring five persons, two of them dangerously.
 lhe supposition that a fire truck has the right of way to court in- juries to others and damages to their property is erroneous. Even in the case of a serious fire, the time taken to drive q fire truck carefully through a traffic center will amount to little in combating the flames.
 Neither fire trucks, ambnlances, or doctors automobiles have the right to ;;eopardize the lives and pro- perty of others.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Moral: A bachelor must know how to survive!
 The Turtle and the Alligator
 Where are you going, old stick ln-the-mud ?" asked the turtle as the alligator numbered past. This pond bores me-" replied the alligator. I'm going to take a trip.'' The following day the alligator was in 9 strange pond. A man shot him and made a suitcase from his hide.
 Moral: If you travel you must ex- pect to be skinned.
 Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
ELECTION COSTS

There has been some disgruntled comment here and there that the city election cost as much as S1,544.- S1. We don't think this is much money to expend for the purpose. Several hundred dollars had to be expended in keeping the voting ma chimes in repair. and more will have to be expended in the future to ob- tain additional machines. The late election enjoyed a splendid turnout of voters, and that in itself ought to per voter was trifling.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

tation. 4 strong area olirh ores- sure overspreads the h rexion, Ohio valley and nortl Atlantic states this morning. TeAeratures are much lower throufout the northern districts east of a plains states with freezing tenpesures in the northern border stas from Washington to Maine. IT maxi mum temperature yesterday1t New Haven was 77. This nornr the minimum was 35 degrees The maximum wind velocity M sS miles from the west.
 Conditions favor for this y>inity fair weather and not much c.nre in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
Teachers Atteding
 EducatOrSt Conference

Miss Louise Schnhl and Miss Elizabeth l.. Allyn othe State Nor nal school faculty. tiss Elizabeth Leghorn. principal the Vance Training school. Ms Clara NJ. Washburn and Miss lthea Martin of the Stanley Trainiy school and Miss Myra l.. Foster,f the Camp Training school are sending the annual conference of Irmal schools and teachers colleges New York. Meetings will be held today and Saturday at the Hel Pennsyl- vania.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
Observations On He Weather

Washington. April 2o.-Forecast for southern New~England: Partly cloudy tonight, Saturday increasing cloudiness: slowly rising tempera- lures; fresh northeast and east winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Partly cloudy tonight. Saturday in- creaslng cloudiness and warmer possibly followed by showers in ex- treme south portion. Fresh north east and east winds.
 Conditions: The storm that passed over the St. Lawrence valley yesterday caused high winds and abnormally high temperatures yes- terday afternoon in the north Alt lantic states but not much precipi-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
NOT HUMAN LT

New York. April 2l,4R-Ai- though recent discoveries ave re- vived the belief that life spossible on the planet Mars it is n.thuman life as we understand 1t, 2afessor Frank schlesinger. directork the Yale university observatory td L meeting of the Amateur AAono- mers' association. Tho inhanants may be hideous creatures wit no heads and maybe no bones, he id. Professor Schlesinger believes ''r&h- ing is more futile than to try to.x- nal to Mars by radio"
 An American negro concert cA- pany is making hit in France Nh it's spirituals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
No Kissing Scenes
 For Polish Minors

Warsaw, April 20 UP)- Modern Romeos and Juliets will have to seek elsewhere than the movies for les sons in love making, as the result of the new decree forbidding all persons under IF years of age to att scenes with kissing are shown.
 The educational authorities think that films of this type demoralize youth. and threaten to close any movie house transgressing the de cree
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washingto on. D. C.. enclosing two cents tn 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. fdentiaI.-Editor. c. Would child born of Ameri- can parents temporarily residing in d foreign country be eligible to the presidency of the United States? A. The Constitution of the United States provides that one of the qualifications of a president is that he shall be a natural born" citizen of the United States. This term is generally held to include as natural born" all children born of Ameri- can parents temporarily residing in foreign country and such a child therefore. would be eligible to the presidency.
 Q. Should a man always remove his hat on entering an elevator in an office building?
 A. The custom is local. In some localities it is done punctiliously-- but in other places man who re- moved his hat would be considered queer. From a strict view of eti- quette it is not necessary.
 o. What is the present popula- tion of Washington. D. C.?
 4. The 1927 estimated popula- ton is 54o.ooo.
 .. What is the value Of Grant memorial half dollar dated 1922?
 A. Seventy-flve cents.
 c. What are "Novac" as applied to stars? What was the most re- cent one?
 A. Novae are defined as tenn porary stars which occasionally blaze up with startling rapidity and gradually fade out again. Most of them were previously visible as very faint stars. The most recent one of which there is record is star of the tenth magnitude Gnvisible to the naked eye) discovered in No- vember 1927, in the constellation Taurus
 Q. In entering a theatcr or pub lie place should Q woman precede her escort or should he go first to find her seat:
 A. The woman should follow the there is no usher the man may pre- cede the woman in order to find the seats. He steps aside then to per init her to enter first.
 Q. Is q baby born on the ocean of parents who are American citi- zens a citizen of the United States
 A. los.
 c. When was the first factory for the making of ice in this coun- try erected?
 X. The first ice factory of im- portance in this country was erected GU 4<S" oIlNdHS III oVo. III 4oIp three other factories were located in southern states.
 c. What is the official record for the onc-mile run?
 X. Four minutes ten and four fifths seconds, made by Paavo Nurmi, August 23. 1928.
 Q. What is the smallest size United States coin?
 A. A one dollar gold piece.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

create such extensions now, while the costs are lower than will ever be the case, than wait until later years and pay more for something that eventually will have to material ize If the city is to meet its problems with intelligence.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
FRIVOLOUS FABLES By R. II. Larson
The Lion and the Nousc

The Lion and the Mouse
 The lion let the mouse go. The lion was caught and put in an iron cage and woman animal trainer cowed him.
 The mouse entered the cage. The woman screamed and fled. The lion escaped through the door.
 In the forest the lion asked, How did you do it?"
 You have to know women," an- swered the mouse,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The Waterbury Republican opines that the draft Coolidge" movement of the Connecticut delegates in reality is stop Hoover movement. AS red light traffic signal, just how impressive is Connecticut?
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
' A ~Cf"o5NNsE;;G':rHIc1U5T1V* { " s!;!;:; ]; ;: | , 2 V*
 CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE =
State Incomes Times 1907 Figure.

State Incomes Times 1907 Figure.
 The s322o9Go3 in the fiscal ending in 1927 eight times the 1907 and twice the receipts of 1917.
 Twenty the total $4oe2Sl7; teen (ncuding $4oo0,ooO sodl s. 9154l7: $15,3S6999: years ago total receipts I2324o139 For ending 1900 they only s2,S76S56.
 In 1907 there only single that brought the than dollars there ten items that brought lion dollars
 Taxes made the portion of the 1927 total receipts this vehicle registration fees) amounted $e540oao cepts otaling S6199513 included $004239 from of state agencies and institutions highway cepts s1,74697G. sl2S3o5oS pledged for specific not be used general appropriations.
 All but s27So41 of the total income of 1907 in 1917, I445037 paid as taxesor automobile
 The estimated the end,r June 3o 192s is $3oC45.250 and 1928 $3l690,1oo
 Monlas-Comecticuts Tax Bill, 4l2c,32s,4ss
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
DON'T YOU .AGREEo

DON'T YOU .AGREEo That companionate marriage will not stop divorce? It's un-panionate marriage we're backing, of course, Homes with more humor, more laughter. more jokes
 Homes where The Fun shops the favorite page. Folks!
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The Kansas City convention VIII take place ill Missouri. not in kanas, which is important for thirsty dele gates.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

America is learning good manners, but even yet there are many parents who speak disrespectfully to their children.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Down i'll Waterbury the police board has announced if Is not re- sponsible how the policemen enforce the law. Nobody is-in Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

IT the boy refuses to take orders he probably will become an lnac- pendent voter.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Big Business can select a Presi- dent, but it can't find another one who won't meddle in national af- fairs.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

America has three classes: the scorn the boohs, and the common sense people amused by the young intellectuals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
Mem,r, Audit Buyeau of Circulation

NemIfl AUdK U61630 01 C0cdIAtIUn The \ {. ls national organization which furnishes newDapers and adser. tise.s aln strictly honest analysis cf clrcu,auuu Our circulation stAttstics are sased upon th,s audit This tnsures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper d;e- tyibuton fgures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
TOO MUCH FOR THENl

Officer: How did you disperse the mob?"
 Stewart: T sent my wife out to tell them about her operation!"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

You can't evade your fate. A South Carolina woman dodged measles 94 years and died of the disease last week.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Fable: She lived in a nick town her husband possessed a dress suit and silk hat; she never mentioned them.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Correct this sentence: Mary has been taken in by some sorority said the mother, but her letters about it are free of gusf.' (Copyright. 1928, Publishers Syn-
 dicate)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The Herald is on sale daily tn New York at Hotallng's Newsstand. 11me' eouars; schutz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central, 4:nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

New can't fire all of those who pay for their jobs. Ambassadors aren't in his department.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The faster he drives. the less rea- son he has to get where he's going
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
The Popular Cmp.

The Popular Imp: Hamilton: T hear they are going to round up all the crooks and rob- bers in Chicago
 Reynolds. They are? Who'll um- pi1s the ball games, then?"
 Allan G. Faley
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Europe's superior air force could lick America, just as Brisbane fears, except for 300 miles of weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

Cynicisn: The growl of an old dog that was kicked when a pup.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

One reason why the reformer can't make the world repent is be- cause it feels just as complacently righteous as he does.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The nobody" doesn't affect the destiny of the race: We'll, name ten important citizens of your town who have been dead ten years.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

The new woman has faults. but she won't go through life with a patent medicine almanac in one hand and dust cloth in the other.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
Facts and dEuncies

So live that you won't hate bill collectors.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20
IN LIILIPUTIAN LANDl

Full of Fcryor: Little Marjorie came home after taking her first piano lesson. and mother asked her how she had made out.
 Just fine, mother" she said. What is your teacher like?" Hes a nice man and he's very religious
 Religious? How could you tell ?' "Because he raised his hands to his head twice while l was playing and said, oh. Lord'!'
 William Ray Gilman.
 Generous! Recently I visited my neighbor, who has a little daughter six years old.
 After kidding her around for q time l promised her quarter if she would give me d kiss. After a shower of kisses I asked her why she was so generous. Mamma said l need a new pair of shoes, but she hasn't got the money to buy tlcm,' same the an- SWer.
 M. M. TitZer Maybe SEc Thought She Was q
 Lemon. Mabel was sitting on the floor making queer noises with her lips. What have you in your mouth !' asked her mother. Nothing"
 "Mabel, WHAT have you in your mouth.' insisted her mother. ''Nothing mamma, nothing 'cept my juice.'
 Emily E. Grover
New Britain herald., 1928-04-20

How does bunk get into history? We'll. scores crossed the Atlantic by air before Lindy did, but how many people remember it-or will believe it?