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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

You can get an anawer 10 any
question OF fact or information oy
writing to the Questic. Editor. New
Britain Herald. Washington Burean
ix22 New York avenue. Washington
u. e., enc4os ING two cents In atamps
FOR reply. Medical. legal ana marital
advice cannot be 81, en-. nor can ex-
tended research he undertaken. Al
other questions will receive nev.
sonai reply. Unsigned requests cam
not he answered. All letters are con-
DECENTRALIZATION.
@. Totwhat church do Sir E:sme
Howard, the British ambassador TO
the United States, and his wife,
belong?
A. Roman Catholic.
| @. What part did Francis y.
Eushman play in the motion picture
Ken Hur'?
A. Messiah.
@. Can diamonds be crushed?
| A. Although the diamond is the
hardest stone and will scratch any
|
and is easily fractured by striking
Il blow against some hard sub
stance. In steel mortar with a
steel pcstle it may be reduced to a
powder
| Q. Can one dollar gold pieces be
procured from the L. $. Treasury?
| \. Not now. Tho smallest gold
coin now authorized is the $3.50
gold piece.
Q. Who were the Wampas Baby
stars of 1927?
A. Sally Rand. Sally Phipps.
Jean Navelle. Adamae Vaughn. Mary
McAllistcr. Frances Lee. Rita Ca
rewc, Barbara Kent. Patricia Avery.
Helene Costello. Gladys Mcconnell.
Natalie Kingston, and Iris stuart.
Q. How is okra cooked?
A. Wash II we'll and cut off the
ends: cover with boiling sailed
water and cook until tender If it
with butter. salt and pepper. To
sautc. cut it in strips lengthwisc and
saute in butter in which an onion
has been fried. 1t is frequently
scallopcd with tomato. Okra soup
is made by adding to a quart Of
chicken stock two slices of minced
corned ham. 4 chopped onion and
two dozen sliced okra. and finally n
pint OF strained tomatoes Boil
until the okra is tender. Season
TO taste.
@. How long did Mrs. FELTON, sit
in the L. s. Senate"
A. She was appointed by cour-
tcsy Of the governor of Georgia to
serve only one day. The senator
elect had not taken his scat and
she filled the vacancy until the
newly elected senator took his place
Q. How many former presidents
of the United States are living?
A. Only one-William Howard
Taft.
Q. When 1t is ~ o'clock at At
lantic City, n. j.. what time is it
at Los Angeles. Cal?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
THE ARMAMENT DEADLOCK

Something definite will need to be
accomplished about ornaments. The
Foreign Policy Association in No
vember reported that ten years
after the signing OF the Armstice
and despite numerous armament
conferences it is estimated by the
United States War Department that
out of total world population OF
1900. 200, 900 there are about $780,
600 armed men. In other words,
o.3S per cent OF the world popula-
ton is actively under arms Reserve
forces total more than $1,000 900. or
l.15 per cent of the total population.
The total organized forces of the
world are therefore according TO the
War Department, about $4,000. 600,
or I'll per cent OF the total popu-
lation."
On sea the situation is Just as
striking. The two principal naval
powers, Great Britain and the
nted States, have continued con-
strnction OF cruisers unlimited by he
Washington Conferences. During the
present Congress the naval bill will
he for the construction of l. light
cruisers and one aircraft carrier at a
cost of s274,o0o. GD0. In 1927 Great
Britain spent approximately s52,-
100000 for new naval construction
this in one year.
In the face of all this there is the
1nultiia'cral peace pact. known as he
Kellogg BRAND treaty. before the
Senate for ratification. Sentiment for
its ratification seems to be over
whelming. yet there are irrccon-
cil1lles in the Senat" who fear that
its without encryating
reservations such AS were tackled
upon the World Court resolution
viii bring thc-U nited States too close
10 Europe. To those. taking a stop in
IN" direction of war prevention
seems 10 be of minor importance
compared with their preconceiyed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

A union was recently formed here
among the harness makers. AS there
are but two harness shops in town
and as each employs but one man,
the union had a membership of two.
1t met and formally elected pres
ident and secretary, then voted
unanimously TO demand higher
wages and shorter hours. A strike
was threatened and the demands
were granted, so the members re-
tain their membership in the union.
Lawyer Charles H. Mitchell has
called the attention Of the Herald 10
the city's failure to comply with a
state law requiring the appointment
of a matron for the city buildings.
There are but few women prisoners
here during the year. but they have
to be searched and looked out for,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Nine O'Clock a. M.

A. Nine O'Clock a. m.
Q. What U. 8. battleships are
in the scrouting fleet?
A. Wyoming. Utah. Arkansas
and Florida.
Q. How much older is Douglas
Fairbanks than Mary Pickford?
A. Douglas Fairbanks was born
May es. 1881 and Mary Pickford
April 5. 1898.
Q. How long has Babe Ruth
been playing with the New York
Yankees?
A. Since 1890.
Q. What is the largest single
item of American exports?
A. Unmanufactured cotton.
G. How should snake skins be
treated for use as leather?
A. Split the skin up the middle
to the base Of the skull, and re-
move it from the body. Rub alum
salt Zone part alum to two parts
salt), on the f1eshy side and stretch
until dry. Soften the skin with a
damp cloth and scrape the inner
tissue. Care should be taken not
10 scrape too deep. After this
process add small amount Of sweet
oil or neatsfoot oil. Skins are
sometimes picked in a solution in
the proportions of one part alum.
two parts salt. ten parts water. The
alum and salt should be dissolved
in water and the composition
brought to boil. When cool SUBJ
merge the skin and let it soak for
a day or two. ...
.. When did Franz Josef, the
emperor of Austria, die? What re-
lation was the Archduke Francis
Ferdinand. who was assassinated. to
him" Who succeeded to the throne
of Austria?
A. Emperor Franz Josef died at
Schondrunn Castle. November 81.
1915. He had four children: A
daughter, Sophie. who died at the
age of two. the Archduchess Gissela.
the Crown Prince Rudolph and the
Archduchess Marie Naleria. Tho
heir presumptive, Archduke Francis
Ferdinand. who was assassinated at
Saraievo in 1914. was his nephew.
Franz Josef was succeeded by
Charles Francis Joseph, nephew OF
the slain Archduke.
@. Should the word Victrola be
capitalized?
A. 1t is trade name therefore
it is In the category of personal
nouns and should he capitalized.
Q. When was the oldest univer-
sity in the United States founded?
A. Harvard University, founded
in 1896, ia the Oldest university in
the United States.
Q. What causes oranges to turn
russell color?
A. 1t is due to a mite.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
COMPUTATION RATES

The New York Central railroad
has done yeoman's service in help
ing to build up Westchcster by MAIN
tanning low Communication rates.
These have been from 20 to o5 per
cent lower than Communication rates
on the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad for the same dis
tances. The New Haven appealed to
the courts about the rates after the
railroads were returned to their
private owners by the government in
1920 and succeeded in obtaining
what the line thought the traffic
should bear. The New York Central
failed to appeal to the courts.
Now, after Westminster has been
built up TO an astonishing extent, the
Central is reported to be ready to
make a spirited attempt to obtain as
high rates as the New Haven gets
Investors in property who have spent
millions between New York and
Feekskill will oppose the railroad.
believing higher rates will reduce the
value of their investments-wh ich is
a certainty.
The automobile dealers, however,
are not aroused. The higher the COM
mutation rates the greater the
market for cars. The more cars the
greater the need for the construction
OF more expensive main arteries of
travel: and the greater the traffic
jams downtown.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
BALDWIN ANSWERS BRITTEN

Representative Britten's sugges-
ton for new Anglo American naval
conference of members Of the
American House of Representatives
and the British House of Commons
at some neutral" point. such az
Havana, was at least a magnificent
gesture.
Tired Of the delays and hair
splitting Of the diplomats and
chagrined at the wrecking of the
late Geneva arms conference by
armament experts" Representa-
tive Britten rabled an invitation di.
rect to Stanley Baldwin as men,
her Of Commons. and Baldwin, a.
premier Of Great Britain. tried TO
reply through the American State
Department. Secretary Kellogg, once
again a bit nervous at such high
handed smashing OF constitutional
precedent, waived the answer aside
and would not accept it for delivery
to Mr.. Britten.
But that was only starter.
Everyone knew that. British legisla-
tive practice, being what 1t is, that
the British premier would be In
terrogated about the episode on the
floor of Commons. 49,.
This happened In due course
within - hours-and the Premier
gracefully told the world all about
what he had cabled to Britten-
through the British envoy and the
American State Department.
It 10 found that the reply was very
sympathetic with Mr.. Britten's pro-
posal, but really the invitation could
not be accepted under the circum-
stances because it was unoffi cial. The
Premier held that Mr.. Britten did
not consult the American govern
ment. and that a parley such as sug-
gested would be flying over the
heads of the governments to no
substantial purpose.
All OF which. though true enough.
does not give Mr.. Britten the i'm
preston his flight Of fancy was in
vain. He at least called public at
tention to the ships hold of red tape
that threatens to founder the ships
OF state and perhaps the accredited
governmental officials in the future
will remember how Mr.. Britten at
least piumbed public sentiment and
how that seems overwhelmingly in
favor Of more action and less pro-
found obscurantism in the discus
sions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Worlds Oldest Ship
Captain is Dead

81. Adams. VI. Dec. I G'-Can-
tain Ell i. Rockwell who bore his
honors IS The worlds oldest steam.
boat captain as lightly as his rs
years. is dead. and for the first time
since the days of the war with MeAi-
co. the lake he knew so well will
find another in his place when navi-
cation opens on Oh, plain next sea-
son.
Captain Rockwell died yesterday
nj his home r"~o g or a brief Illness.
As youth and man he had been en-
ploycd by the Champaign Transpor-
tat.on company since 1882 with the
exception Of the years between 1873
and 1890 when he sailed a schooner
for himself
He started his career as boy Of
IS when he went TO Johns, Quebec
aboard tie lumber steamer cynthia
Tho cid man Wae on tho bridge all
o last season and had locked for
ward 10 rounding out his hundrcdth
year still sailing Champlain's inland
sea. 49,.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
THE DEAlsBEATl
by X. +. Thorne

pS ~. l.. lHoln C
As the conductor of a train. tina
just pulled out, passed through tn,
last car with his Tickets. please 6
seedy-iookng individual answered
u have no ticket"
Fare. then" said the conductor
tersely.
II have no money"
"Thcn you will have to get of
this car"
They were nearing small sta.
ton. IAN right. Ill get off," thu
man said, and started for the door
Stations are very close together o.
that part OF the line. and as the
conductor was finishing his rounds
before the next stop. he found the
same individual.
Hey. you. ! thought l told you
to get Off" he CALCULATED.
You told me to get off that car.
replied the man, calmly. and ! did
and then came into this one
"Now. see here, my friend. When
we come to this station just ahead
and stop for it. ] want you to &c,
off this train-the whole rain, dc
you hear?"
Il hear" said he man. meckly
and again he started for the door
The conductor watched him leave
the train. then went on his way. Or
the next round. he found the SAM
man reading a paper!
Didn't l tell you 10 get off thi'
train" the conductor roarcd.
yes" replied the man. but yo,
didn't tell me not to get on again
so got on when the train started.
Nov. look here" shouted III,
conductor. This thing has ceased
to be funny. When we stop at tie
next station ] want you to get Off
and stay off the whole train--do |
hear? Now. you do just exactly as
say or you'll get into trouble"
So again the train stopped a.,t
started. and once more the con
ductor found the man on the train
The conductor reached for the bel
rope, but the man laid a OBTAINING
hand on his arm.
LET me explain" he said. "Whey
I got off the last time you told M
10 do just what you said or I'd ge
into trouble. You said then for m,
to get off the train. and 50 ! got off
but when the train was ready t,
start once more you yelled Al
aboard and didn't that mean TO
everybody to get on the train? So
got on. for | had promised to do jus
what you said. and I didn't want Il
get into trouble. you know. Here
my fare to the next station
Goodby."
II Wcli-known Remarks We're
illustrated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Quick
Rheumatic
Relief

Posons in the blood settling In the
joints and muscles cause the pains and
torture Of Rheumatism. Sciatica and
Gout. Only when these poisons are cleaned
out Of the circulation will you get rid
of Rheumatic agony. That's why lini-
nicnts and pain deadening drugs can only
give few hours relief
Eut now comes modern remedy so
compounded that it forces Rheumatic
poisons completely out Of the system
through the natural channels Of .elnlina-
ton. It's called Rheuma and doctors are
using it because it's the one preparation
that can be depended upon to bring s,f..
quick and lasting relief.
When rheumatism poisons are once
driven out of the system all Rhcuniati.
suffering ends.
The Fair Dept. Store and every d,u.
yst sell Rheunia with guarantee that il
must end all rheumatic agony OF MONEY
back.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

notions about what they are pleased
to term entangling alliances.
J. The world situation needs action
and less interminable discussion. 1t
is a question OF war and peace. The
multilateral pact puts the brakes on
the war spirit. 1t should be ratified,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
CONFIDENCE!
l;y John Trebor

CONt1JENNE!
Ey John Trebor ..,
Love. ! sent messenger
To your door today. a.
Co. | sad, land beg for her
Love" sent messenger,
Yet thought you might prefer
knowing him. It was gay
Love I sent. A messenger
10 your door today.
Maybe it was cruelty,
lu such chilly weather
Being quite unclad. you see.
Maybe it was cruelty ..E
Yet he only laughed. when We
Hatched this plot together.
tMayhe II was cruelty
In such chilly weather)
Well | knew that. when you hear,
Little Cupid sneezing.
You would Open pit-stirred-
Well. ! knew that! When you hear,
Such sound. pledged my word
He'd not stay there freezing.
Wen. knew that-when you hear,
Little Cupid sneezins!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Derbies are trying to stage their
comeback too late. What with I'M
breakable windshields, car protec-
ton isn't necessary
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

The saly profitable advertising me<,'u"
IN the City Circulation booka and pIess
room slways open to sd,ertisera
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Mssstes AsdM llassas 1t Circulation
The A. @ e. 10 . national otganizatior
which Furnished newspapers snd sdvsi
ftssrs With . strictly honest analysis Of
.irculatlon Our circulation ststtsties ere
hassd upon thie audit. This iRsures pro
tscttes asainst fraud In Newspaper dis
,ributisn figures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Fine example of educated and
honest man: A modern who really
has read Walt Whitman and calls
his stuff rot.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Ho. hum! Nothing to do at the
short session but provide for ever
lasting peace and flock OF cruisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Americanism: Going in debt to
buy her diamond ring so her girl
friends will think she caught a
rich one.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Only few writer's make the high
brow magazines No ordinary
scribe can discuss obvious things in
such solemn way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Another good way to enjoy soli-
tnde is to get the habit of describ-
ing your symptoms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Science knows everything except
why the kind Of people who borrow
books always have dirty thumbs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Make Them Rid!

Lewis: "Who are you going to
name the baby after?"
Clark: "After Christmas. We're
going to wait to sce which relati ,e
sends the most expensive present."
Evelyn Fenlon
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
TELEPHONE CALLS

Catered at the Posi- once At New BIiiai'
- 6ecood Glaze Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

An Ohio woman shot her hus-
band thinking him a burglar. Now,
ii she should shoot a burglar, think
ing lin her husband. that would be
news.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
New Sourc OF supply!

New SOurc OF supply!
Mrs. lines: You don't get .
chance 10 travel much when you
have. small children, do you?"
Mrs. Farrell: II should say not.
II looks as if my next towels would
store!"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

tana. Wyoming and the Dakotas.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
unsettled weather with slightly
lower Temperatures.
~ no IN R,.as,fI,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Old Jobs case might have been
worse. Suppose there had been a
lot Of little jobs to divide among
his political supporters.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Loyal!

Stark: rs your wife good al pre-.
pairing meaIs?"
NeWlyweds. You bet. Why
there's one thing she makes thai
fairly melts in your mouth"
Stark. whats that?"
Newlywed: Cracked ice!'
Ernest Pauschcr
Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
New Britain, Herald
HERALD PUsLssalko COMPANY
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

lsUusA Daily teuaday Cxesptsd)
A. AsrsM Bldg. q cAurch Street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Wealth isn't everything. The
richest maiden on our street has a
pimplc on her nose every time she
has heavy date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

\ Muscle Shoals situation in brief:
You mustn't milk your own COW if
your ueighbor wishes to sell you
milk
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Asnhss u the As%srt0ted Cpess
the Associated Pres u exclusively On
titled TO the use fo' republication al
all aevs e. edited 10 II or not otherwise
credited In this paper and also local
nsvS published therein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Sets Fires to Increase
His COmDenSatiOr,

Boston. Dec. I (UP)-something
new in motives for iucendiarism was
revealed here with the arrest Of Os-
CIR F. Black, II. assistant superin-
tendent of the Oliver building. scene
Of three mysterious fires.
According to police. Black con.
fessed to setting the fires and claim
ed he did SO in the hope of increas-
ing his earnings. Authorities quoted
him as saying that he had earned
additional compensation for extra
work following 100000 hre In the
building a year ago.
Auto BUSES and freigh truck
services will be esta blished over the
new Rio de Janeiro- Petropolis high
way in Brazil.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

II burdens develop character
posterity will get another great
benefit from these bond. issues
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

spinach and cod liver oil, il you call
that living.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

So many words have double
meaning. Tt. for example, may
mean sex appeal or new infant.
True "Jeffe rsonian simplicity" in
The White House doubtless would
consist in adopting common yell
low pooch
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Don't blame the author if the
story has queer ending. The
editor cut out the last part to make
it fit the advertising.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Note TO Europe: Why get sore ?
When Mr. Coolidge said he wouldn't
do what you would do if you had
orr chance. maybe he was speaking
of philanthropy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
His Onln,s,a!

AFTER industrieusiy perusin' the
society columns of the city papers
and critically observin' the portraits
of the various reignin' beauties. -
sarcastically said the Old Codger.
Il have come to the conclusion tina,
in order to have a perfect figure. =
girl must be anywhere from ump-
steen to so-and so feet tall. weigh
an anonymous number Of pounds
and have fightin' chance Of in
keritin. several million dollars Her
size and shape don't matter"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Nothing Is perfect. You never
saw a skinny woman who was
good cook
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

7a%A:{ztqb|
AD07 ylRd
When We Make up That
Christmas lAst!

For Dad" and off We so again
For smoking set and fountain pen!
But why not count up at the start
The cnes he has and have heart
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Correct this sentence: when at
last We make up" said the wife.
each OF us can take the blame
without starting another argument
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

The Herald 10 Oh sale daily u New
york 1t Hotslins'p Newsstand. Times
SQUARE; schults's Newsstards. Entvsncs
Grand Central. <3ad street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

sac . Yesr
32ee Three MoAths
7sc Month
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04

Copyright 1925. Publishers
Syndicate)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-04
Lie n Good Audience:

Like GotHl AudienCc:
Schuyler when I Was abroad ]
had an audience With the King OF
Sweden"
Shapiro: Il hope you applauded
tim!"
.. Alvin ButtmAn
Evening star., 1928-11-14
SHIP LOOTED AND BURNED
800 to 400 Passengers of Chinese
Vessel Landed Previously.

SHANGHAI, November IL (0.-The
steamer Hsin Chi of the China Mer-
chant Navigation Co. was looted and
burned by fishermen last Sunday, two
days after passengers and crew had
abandoned here.
The steamship struck the rocks of
Tai Island, northeast of FoochoW last
Thursday and was beached the follow
ing day. Virtually the entire crew and
passengers, totaling 500 to 400. Of
whom four were foreigners. were landed
on the island.
In the United States there are about
$4,000 members of the Society Of
E1~fa lie