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New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
BEFORE THE DASH TO TROY

It is amazing that in these days of newspapers and the radio and other means of communication the Schuberts, parents of the boy severe ly injured at Troy, N. Y, were un- advised of their sons plight until they returned to their home in this city. For several days calls had gone into the northland in an endeavor to locate the couple, but everything failed. The incident, if anything again illustrates how it is possible 10 be isolated from the world during an autom obile trip in the northern fast nesses of our own New England that the man in an automobile, travcrsing the roads and byways of the mountains, is quite as isolated as the man who lives on or near the mountain top.
 Because of the nature of this un- usual case it attracted widesnrea d attention. and while the Schuberts were entirely ignorant of their son's accident thousands of people over a wide cHpanse of territory were dis cussng it.
 The hope is now universal that the presence of the parents at the bed side of young Schubert will be a factor in his speedy recovery.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
Observations On He Weather

Washington. Aug. 15.-Forecast for southern New England Prob ably scattered showers tonight: Friday fair and cooler; moderate southerly to westerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Partly cloudy and cooler tonight, preceded by showers in extreme north portion; Friday fair moder- ate northwest winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday.
 Conditions: Pressure is rela- lively low over the St. Lawrence valley, with a trough extending southward to the South Atlantic coast districts Conditions are somewhat unsettled in the North Atlantic states and showers occurred over scattered districts from the upper Lake districts eastward to the New England coast.
 An extended area of high pres sure overlies the interior valleys. Temperatures are above the nor mals in the North Atlantic states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly lower temperature.
 Temperatures yesterday:
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
OUT THE WATER

In spite of the present inadequate Commission, it has awakened itself sufficiently to make an important ruling regarding power mergers en- gagged in interstate commerce. Be- fore a power company can obtain a federal license, it is announced by the commission, it must squeeze the water out of It's estimates of cost or accounts of cost. This rule will have an important effect upon the merger ruling amounts to the theory of prudent investment as already ap- piled in certain states This system is vastly different in effect than the system of buying up power sites and established companies at any cost in the expectation that the ultimate consumer will foot all the excessive costs and enable the payment of good dividends upon the reams of watered stock that might be issued
 The court fight that is expected to ensue over the ruling may prove a cause celebre in legal annals. Fully a billion dollars will be involved and the first effect of the ruling will strike hard at the plan of the Insult interests 10 develop the Cumberland Falls sites in Kentucky. Another ef- l feet, it is said, will be to squeeze $500. 100000 Of water out of present capitalizations in electrical utilities. 1 For several months the electric utilities stocks have been exceedingly active in Wall street. The outlook for good piclIings has been good, and Wall street quickly recognizes an op- portuHity to make two or three dol lars grow where only one might grow without excessive watering.
 How the capitalization is being boosted can be seen from the Insull plans at Cumberland Falls. Of the 1 billion capitalization desired. s250,- | 100000 is for alleged services by other Insnll companies, and s25O.- ooO,Oo0 for a future payment to the Kentucky Park Commission for the creation of a state park near the power site provided the Insult com- pany is given the license 10 use the falls. The Power Commission, how ever, believes the capitalization should include actual legitimate ex- penditures only, with no padding o, expense accounts, Lump sums fo, engineering, supervision, manage. ment. financing development" etc.
 which usually conceal much. are barred. Money necessary for sucr things must be itemized and strictl, accounted for,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
HOOVER AND A BOY

It was an incident of more than customary significance when Ray Mckinley, a boy who lives with his parents in a cabin atop one of the mountains of the Blue Ridge in Vir- ginia, visited President Hoover and his party with a live baby 'possum as q gift to the man who had lick ed Al smith,"
 This boy typical of the hill billy type in the southern mountains, made pleasing impression upon the Hoover party and it's members were at pains to question him. Of course. there was Mrs. Hoover, who had in vited the boy to the presidential camp: and there also was Colonel and Mrs Lindbergh. Of Lindbergh the boy had never heard.
 The President was highly interest ed in the youth. and what he learn ed must have vastly impressed this lover Of childhood. The boy frankly admitted he was illterate, that he had never gone to school. and that his five brothers and q sister likes wise were in the same fix. In that mountain country. it seems educa- ton for the young is not deemed necessary by the parents of youths and the arm of compulsory school attendance isn't long enough to reach to the backwoods of the Blue Ridge. Why not we don't know.
 The so-called hill bllies of the southern mountain territory are pure native stock, descendants of the very earliest settlers who after they reached the mountains remained i there, Isolated and untouched by the progress that has been made since the early days. The pity of it is that in these enlightened times nothing aPpreciably better comes to the youth of these Americans than was their lot generations ago. President Hoover must have ruminated along the same lines as he brought out the history of this mountain family from the lips of his boy visitor.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

phenson going 10 third He reached out and touched i.utzke, then dash ed 10 second base and touched the bag by slide before Stephenson could get back.
 Q. What is the value of a Pill grim half dollar dated 1920?
 A. About 65 cents.
 o, How many issues of over printed United States postage stamps with the names of states oV- erprinted have been made?
 A. There have been two issues or overprinted U. S. postage stamps so far, for the states of Nebraska and Kansas, These everprints are made on the current issue of II. s, Stamps of the 1 to 10 cent denominations inclusive, and are in the nature of an experiment.
 Q. How is the name of the Ell River in Germany pronounced? A. Elb in English and ail-beh 4 German.
 o. How far is it from the cart to Mars? Is there water and ci' there?
 A. The distance between tn earth and Mars varies over con siderable range, the greatest possi hle distance being approximately 24s,o00.0 900 and the least distanc< possible s4.60o 900 miles. Mars has both air and water, according 'f most authorities, but 1t is believed that the Martian atmosphere is al best, very scanty. 0. Who is the author of th' quotation They never fall who di in a great cause?"
 A. Lord Byron in Marine lSa Hero"
 o. Who wrote the opera Io lanthe?
 A. Gilbert and Sullivan. Q. What is the meaning of name Zerita?
 A. It is derived from the Hebr' name "Zerah" meaning rising light" It is a diminutive form. c. What is the address of C Pyle, the foot race promoter?
 A. 516 North Van Ness Aver l Los Angeles, Calf.
 Q. Who were the Hellenes? | A. Hellas is the Greek name f, Greece and the citizens of Hell are called Hellenes
 O. Is the Pennsylvania tn largest railroad in the U. S.?
 A. It present it operates 1o,46e 72 miles of road and is second larg est. The largest is the Chicago, Mil waukee, St. Paul and Pacific whicl operates 11.251SS miles. AS a sys tenn however. the Southern Pacifi is the largest railroad. It operate 13,617.20 miles.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
WE IMPROVE MORE STREETS

Growing Belvidere is also recelV- ,,n newly naved streets in keeping with it's importance. The streets ol crushed stone and bituminous oihder which are beginning to greet resi- dents throughout that large sec'io" of the city testify to the ethclent work being done by the board ol nublic works. And the end is not yet' for numerous streets are still under reconstruction and will not be com nleted for weeks. By fall, however Relvidere will have a galaxy of we'll payed streets for the first tune Tn US history: which will be a source or satisfaction to it's residents ana 'o others who come to visit them or who pass through.
 But the streets already paved and being paved in Belvidere are not the only streets that have been lmproV- ed this year. The work of the works hoard has been the most extensive Tn wears from the standpoint of terri tory covered. The adoption of the crushed stone and binder method for suburban streets has made 1t posslpie to cover much territory at mlnl- mum of cost. Throughout many parts of New England this type Of street improvement has been given the status of high grade paving, and there can be no question of it's value. The use of bituminous binder with the crushed stone-used here for the first time on Steele street-has indi- cated to city officials that there is a way to provide satisfactory suburban paving without undue cost.
 The fine appearance of Miller street. which runs between Farming ton avenue and Burritt street, is in remarkable contrast to it's previous condition, which was so disgraceful that during wet weather it was we'll nigh impossible. The IT per cent grade on this street-perhaps the . heaviest grade of any street in the city-is now easy for any automobile to negotiate. There are so many other streets which have been trans formed from unevenness to smooth ness this year that it is really amaZ- ing how so much work could be done upon the money appropriated. The appropriation Of s50,o00 for stone travelled ways this year seems tc have something, to do with the astonishing street Improvements ob- tained.
 Naturally Mayor Paonessa point, to these new street pavements with pride. They have come during his administration and they are some thing of monument to efficiency The fact that they are not situated down town has resulted in a mini mum of notice being taken by gen. eral citizens, but motor trip around the city these days, or a little latel when all the streets still being undel improvement are completed. will bt an eye-opener. Nothing makes more of an impression with the citizenship generally than improved streets.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
THE NIANTJC EXPLOSION

Soldiers are supposed to know how to handle powder, and their officers are supposed to recognize danger and 10 ward against accidents. Such an accident as that which occurred at Mantle, however, is not the first of the kind. They were much more common in the days of the muzzle- loading cannon, when someone al ways had to be on hand with ram rod and do the dangerous work of pushing home the powder and the ball" preliminary to firing.
 The invention of breach loading cannon presumably did away with much Of this danger, but created some others; a treacherous back fire, for instance. No matter how much cannon are improved. there remains a certain danger to those assigned to operate the increasingly intricate machinery.
 The powder which at first failed to fire the morning salute at Mantle was supposed 10 have been moistened through the action of a fog during the previous night. It was a supposi- tion. however. which unfortunately failed to be correct, The investigation will bring out, no doubt. whether sufficient care was exercised by those in charge of the gun crew to deter mine the reasonableness of the as- suits.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
THE WASTES OF SIBERIA

The territory to be traversed in northern Siberia by the Graf Zeppe. In in its epochal flight to Tokyo VlVldiy described in a dispatch to thls newspaper, fully confirms first reports of the hazards likely 10 be encountered in this vast unchartered land-area.
 What was of special significance to Americans in the account was the statement that Siberia is a far diff terent land than most observers on this continent have been taught to believe Our knowledge, from time when It was fairly accurate, does no, appear to have kept pace with tb. changes In this extensive territory.
 It is wild and barren hut tbare is lire. Refugees and former prisoners sent there by the Russian povarn 'heh'' nave provided a human set ting that greatly resembles condi tions as they existed in the Ameri- can far west Of cowboy and Jnd;,o fame. Night life in the settlement, IS never dull. but rather as colorfn as It was in the heyday of frontio, lire Tn America. Except for langua gt everything is somewhat si,,iI.r "'i'cii must mean much. even t, those with limited imaginations
 But all commentators are aeree, that Tn the event of failure the Ora would be in a woeful predicament i me courage required to essay sucl Journey is quite as remarkable q the journey itself.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

other day and purchased four fine specimens of the famous herd Of Ayrshiros. They will be shipped 0 Japan immediately.
 Due~to the intense hot weather, it was necessary for the members of the common council to take their coats off at the monthly meeting held last evening.
 T. B. Chapman has been appoint ed temporary receiver of the John Runner Health Beer company.
 H. M. Steele and E. J. Porter of this city will leave tomorrow for San Francisco with the Yellowstone party of the Knights of Temnlars.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

This so aroused the butcher tfat he forgot his own fear and grappled with the supposed madman, finally succeeding in wrestling the knife from his grasp. The poor "daftie" burst into tears and begged piteous- ly for the knife. while the butcher kept a firm hand on his collar and called loudly for the constable. When he arrived, and had Davie well "ironed" the butchers anger cooled somewhat, until he was able to ask question of the culprit,
 What dae ye mean, ye warlock, comin' in and skitterin' aboot wi d knife?'
 Nae harm, nae harm" answered Davie, "I was only lockin' tae gi ma ain finger wee bit cut. Ye see, l just found a bottle O iodine"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
MINUTE, MAN! !

A business man called on an ef- ficiency engineer recently to get some advice about his office. which seemed to be slowly going to pieces.
 During the talk, the visitor was startled by the sharp tones of pink enamelled alarm clock on the efficiency mans desk The clock showed 11:os. The engineer instant ly rose. shut off the clock, and ex- tended his hand. He just had seven minutes, he said. to get 10 an 11:15 appointme ment-exactly the right amount of time.
 He says he sets the clock for ev- cry appointment. because even a good secretary Is only human and will frequently be from twenty-five to thirty seconds out of the way!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
THE HILLCREST BOULEVARD

Of course, Hillcrest boulevard-or whatever name will be chosen for the extension of Hillcrest avenue to the Hartford road-is not yet in ex- istence. but plans are being prepared when that is completed the city is destined to possess a new short alternate route from Stanley street to Hartford road, one that wtlA be virtually as straight as an arrow from the present end of Hilcrest avenue. That the bulk of the traffic to and from Hartford will use this new highway-w when completcd-is regarded as certain, thus avoiding the curves along the present road passing along the state normal school and beyond.
 The route is logical addition to the northern outlets of the city. Though the new road will be com paratively short, it will traverse a section of the city which at present is composed largely of fields, with the exception Of the former state side road north Of the state normal school which will intersect the new street.
 The city here will have an oppor- tunity to construct model high way. and an extreme effort should be made to make it such one.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
25 Fears Ago To-day

The annual reunion of the Key holds family "ssociation was held to- day. About 100 were present from all over the country.
 The K. of c. will conduct an ex- oursion to New Haven and Double Beach on August 20.
 The members of the New Britain Carpenters' union will take part in the parade in Waterbury on Labor Day. There will be no parade in this city.
 Councilman Joseph M Hallora n hes returned home from a vacation srrnt at Block Island.
 A representative of the Japanese Nvernment visited Newington the
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
.IanlaC
 52 MILLION BOTTLES USED
Jig Ulcer
 All Healed
Nov I Can :..,. - Says Mrs.
 Souts-icctt.

Here is another letter that makes me proud" says Peterson. one that would ,ather have than thousand dollars"
 Tt seems Ike a miracle, but it's true, every word of It.
 T know 1t because I get similar let ters almost every day ftoln people who have used Peteyson's eminent for old sores, eczema and piles.
 ''Is it any wonder l am proud?" Dear Sirs:
 ''I was an untold sufferer from an old running sore and ulcer. l had tried most everything without any relief from pain. friend told me of your wonderful ointment and the first box took away the pain that had not left me before in years and after using just nine dollars worth Of the salve I am cured. The ul cer was g nches by GH inches, is all healed and I walk. Never never will I be without Petersons again.
 You may use this to recommend yous ointment if you Wish. I cannot say . enough to praise it. Yours truly. Mrs Albert Southcott. Lyndonv1le, N. N.' Generous box 5 cents.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
Stomach Sufferers! Eat What You Like
 This Summer
Ateaspoonful of simple herbal compound before meals fine to end misery - New
 Strength, Weight and Vigor

If you only knew-you poor unfor- tunates who pay for almost every mouthful you eat with terrible dis tress and misery-who are weak, nervous and thin-who can't sleep -how quickly these troubles van ish as Tanlac straightens out stom- ach disturbances and gives you new strength, you wouldn't hesi- tate moment about going to your druggist and getting a bottle of this splendid herbal compound.
 Tanlac is as free from harmful drugs as the water you drink-only Natures own medicinal tonic herbs. Druggists know this and for the past 10 years have recon. mended it to men and women who were rapidly becoming physical wrecks from stomach troubles.
 The makers have so much conf dence in Tanlac that if it doesn't help you-money back.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
Questions
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply, Medical. legal and marital advise cannot be given. nor can ev tended research H- undertaken. All othc. questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confidential. - Editor.
 Q. How often do crabs change their shells?
 Q. What is the course of the San Joaquin River in California?
 A. It rises in the Sierra Nevada rear the northeast extremity of Fresno county, runs southwest to Millerton, and subsequently, enters the great central valley of Califor- mia, in which its general direction is north-northwest It intersects the counties of Merced, Stansilaus and San Joaquin, and unites with the Sacramento River near its mouth. which is at the east end of Suisun Bay.
 e. Does the old song "Comin' Thru the Rye' refer to rye fields?
 A. It refers to the Rye River in Scotland, a shallow stream that is oroecod i,, ,l,oac op ctappjp ', St on,,s Lovers had custom of requiring q toll of kisses when passing eacn other on these stones.
 Q. What is the nationality and meaning of the name Mckenna? A. It is Scotch and Irish and means son of he chief" Q. Who holds the record for husking corn?
 holds the worlds record of husking 35S bushels of corn in one hour and 20 minutes, which he estab. lished in Mercer County Illinois. in 1925.
 Q. Was Mrs. Dennet ever con victed by the courts of the charges of sending obscene matter through the mails?
 A. Mrs. Mary Ware Dcnnet was , convicted by q jury in the lower courts and sentenced to pay fine | of $500. The case has been appealed and no final decision has been reached.
 1 Q. What do the terms far" and near" east mean? i A. The Far East includes China Indo-China. Chosen, Japan and the , adjacent Islands, Taiwan. Sakhalin etc. Near East includes Persia Arabia, and Asia Minor and often Turkey in Europe
 Q. How many Empires arc there in the world?
 A. Three. The British and Japan ese and the Empire of Abyssinia.
 o. Are visitors allowed to go ur to the top of the Washington Monu ment at Washington, D, C..
 A. The Washington Monument # 5oa rect nlSn. Nlsllois Sdh so ,o 'i'' 800 foot landing,
 Q. What is the largest dai'. ncwspa nor in London, England?
 A. The London Daily Maj ((morning) with a circulation of l, 9S9,043.
 Q. How did George Burns of tn Boston Red SoX make his celebrated triple play against the Cleveland In dians in 1923?
 A. It occurred in the second in ming of the game on September 14 1928. Burns caught Brewers lin hit, with Lutzke on first and Ste
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

Jamieson: NO, I don't" Caller: You said, Go sit on a tack"
 .Jamieson: Well ?" Caller: q took your advice, and practiced faithfully until now I'm the champion flag pole sitter of the country"
 Wallace Lindhardt, Copyright 1929. Reproduction
 Forbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
THE USUALLY DO!

Father; "Who was that young fe1- low who was calling on you last eve ning?"
 Helena "Jim Waring, that Trans atlantic flyer"
 Father: T thought so, He mace about dozen false starts before he finally got away,'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
A LIVELY SPECK!

We had company for dinner that evening. Obcying previous instruc- tions, Jimmy was quiet-until des- sert was served.
 M other.' he shrilled, there's something in my pudding
 "Shhhh," cautioned mother, T guess it's only a speck."
 Can specks walks" he asked ex- citedly-and audibly. "This thing is walking around.'
 Happy M. Pickett.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
PAINLESS SURGERY!

Fred: q say, Buddie, what are you looking up in that dictionary"
 Oswald: "Guillotirc. That's what the clerk at the drug store suggest ed when l asked for something 10 remove my wart!'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
Facts and Fancies
HY ROBERT CULLEN

The easiest way to gather the facts for an autobiogr aphy is to run for office or sue for divorce.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
FORCE, OF HABIT!

Bradley: 'Is is no fun playing tennis with that lawyer" Clarke: Why not?" Bradley: "As soon as you begin to beat him in a Set he wants to change it to another court"
 Arthur Hoppin.,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
TOOK HIS ADVICE

Caller: "You don't remember me, I suppose. I worked for you years ago and you fired me. DO you re- member what you told me at the tine?"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

Tn. Herald is on sale daily th Ne~ york at Hotaling's Newsstand. i'heS sousre; schultz's NeusHandA. En''ans@ Grand Central %2nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

A magazine editor says most of the stuff editors reject is good, but doesn't explain why they accept the
 other Kind.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-15

Freedom: The blessed privilege of the man whose signature on slip of paper is worth money.