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New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
PRINCE OF WALES AND
 BROTHER ESCORT AIRSHIP
Royal AyiatOrs Hunt Up R-101 and Look It Over from the Air,
 England Hears.

London, Oct, 15 LP>-The Prince of Wales and his brother, Prince George, it became known today, went yesterday in airplanes appro- priated for their use to meet the dirigible R-101 making it's trial voy- age.
 The British heir was in Gypsy Moth piloted by E. Fielden, while Prince George was in his elder brothers old Blue Moth, piloted by Squadron Leader Don.
 Both took off shortly after noon from Sunningdale, Berkshire, and toured the home counties in search of the dirigible. They finally found it and after circling it and viewing it from the air. both returned to Northolt, MiddleseX.
 Few if any of the 52 passengers and crew of the dirigible realized two of the most important young men in England were included among the passengers of planes es- corting the giant ship.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
ELECTIONS IN AUSTRALIA

The Commonwealth of Australia has had wide influence upon mat ters political in the past, this refer ring of course to the Australian bal lot, which flourished before voting by machinery came into vogue. This ballot, of course, is still a blessing where modern progress has not yet penetrated with machinery. Latterly, in Australia, an additional political advance was registered with a com- pulsory voting law. Australia is ad- vanced,
 The most recent Australian elec- ton, held a few days ago, by now is sufficiently tabulated for the world to realize that the Labor party-form- ed exactly on the same principles as Premier MacDonald's Labor party in England-turned out sweeping vic- tors in the bal!oting. The returns, ac- cording to Premier Bruce, who was defeated, ''are ghastly." Then: we are defeated, but we can take it like gentlemen" MT. Baldwin of England had similar thoughts quite recently. Since the Comm onwcalth of Aus tralia was formed 28 years ago the Labor party has been prominent ir ] Australian politics, and there have been four previous Labor party vic tories. But there has never been a triumph such as the fifth. It is talk, en for granted that Premier Mae. DonaId's visit to the United State! and his speeches here aided ma terialIy in stimulating the Labo party victory in Australia, which wa out of office for fl years.
 The difficulty with Labor govern ments in the island commonwealth has been, however. that so soon a
 such a party got into power mill
 tant left-wingers forced the hand o
 the government with humanitaria,
 and economical experiments Of
 most Socialistic character as was tn
 case in New South Wales recently
 This inevitably led to downfall. Bu
 the present victory brings with it complete majority. The questio
 naturally will arise, will labor bene fit by past experience and mak
 haste slowly or will it become so Sc
 cialistic as to cause an intclIigor electorate to vote against it in tn
 next election?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
THE FAMINE STALKS ON

It is a sorry turn of fate indeed that while large sections of the world are blessed with q super abundance to eat, so much so that the price of grains has fallen, famine stalks in few provinces of China and every day sees it's hundreds go to their death for want of food This horrible suffering is to continue un- til next spring or summer, so the cX- plantations run, when harvests may come. But for four years the harvcsts in the Province Of Shcnsi-formcr- ly one of the most agriculturally perfect provinces in the land-have failed, and what were once fields of plenty are now as arid as deserts,
 Conditions will grow worse unless the government steps in, it is report ed. How they could become worse outrages the intellect. To await the action of the Ranking government means that virtually nothing will be accomplished to stave off further misery suffering, torture and death. The Ranking government itself is in financial straits and threatened with faCtional strife over wide area, While part of China fights at the behest of political leaders another part is left to starve. The Ranking government is to be commended, however, in taking cognizance of the famine sufficiently to ask the people in more prosperous parts of China to subscribe to relief funds. Shang- hai and surrounding cities has been asked to subscribe S5,00O,0OO, and probably will do so.
 The question arises, however, what relief is being sent to China from elsewhere? The American people, for instance, have never hesitated to contribute to the relief of famine sufferers. The present silence of everyone in view of the needs for re- lief in the affected provinces of China is most remarkable indeed.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
25 Fears Ago Today

The Polish Catholic church on Broad street was entered last eve ming by burglars and the poor boxes broken open and robbed. Patrol man Shelton started an investiga- ton this morning.
 The high school football eleven is elated over it's victory against Meriden. There is some talk of playing Waterbury high Friday af:- ernoon at Electric field.
 The registrars of voters have re- ceived 1912 applications from those desiring to be made voters. The Polish and Hebrew population is largely represented, in the list.
 A number of contests are expect ed at the republican caucus to be held Thursday evening. A three cornered fight is being made for the nomination of senator.
 The Womans club will open it's winter season this afternoon Pro- lessor F. II. Jenkinson will be the speaker.
 The Russell x Erwin plant cap- tured the s100 silver loving cup of- fered at St. Mary's fair conducted at the Casino during the past 14 1 days.
 | Fred Wrinkle has been elected a trustee of the Congregation Sons of Israel synagogue.
 The opening educational rally at the Y. M. c. A. tonight promises tc be a big event. ExMayor George w. Corbin will be the speaker.
 There is only one case of scarlet fever in the town at the present time.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15

public mind is bound to ensue. As matter of history, some of our most noble men and women in the past obtained most of their considerable education out of books read and re-read after missing such advan- tages in early life.
 The wise man or woman never dis continues learning and study, even if done, as is oftentimes the case, largely through observation and ex- perience. To supplement this natur- al, common and undirected manner of acquiring knowledge with courses of various sorts through the agencies at work in the city eventually will mean more highly cultivated and intelligent community, one able to do it's work efficiently and well and hay ing that trained reasoning power which encourages thought and in tclligent action based upon it.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR
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 "A story. Mommy," clamored the Thoroughly Modern Riddles, bunch ing around their T. NJ. Mother in their insulated nighties.
 We'll" began Mommy, snatching her Lalique flask from the lips of little Hector, "once upon time there was a man who sold so many bonds that he became-'
 "Na-aw. A fairy story, Mommy."
 "Weu,' said Mommy absently, and crossed her legs for a peep at her diamond knee-watch. "once upon a time there was a girl who married a million dollars and six cars"
 ''Baw" No success stories, Mom- my" "Raspberrias.'
 For long time Mommy wrinkled her enameled brow. So long, in fact, that her Corona Corona nearly died on her. Then:
 "Once upon a time," she began brightly, there was man who really didn't believe that he could poke log fire better than anybody else in the whole wide world. How do you like him?"
 70. K.," approved young Orvis.
 And he met girl who had once met another girl and talked for ter minutes without once mentioning | hair. Does she get by" inquired Mommy anXiously.
 You bet" shrilled the chorus l Lets go." And tuckinS their little | white nighties about them, they set | tied down against Mommy's knee, for an hour in the wonderful Lant | of Make-Believe
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Oct. 5.-FOrecast for Southern New England: h. Creasing cloudness followed by showers tonight and on the east coast Wednesday morning; rising temperature in interior Wednesday. fresh, possibly strong. northeast and north winds.
 Conditions: A long ridge of high pressure, extending from Missouri northwestWard to Maine is produc- ing pleasant weather in the central and eastern districts. There is no well defined storm area this morn- ing and very little rain has fallen in any section during the past A hours. The temperature continues low in the Lake region and along the north Atlantic coast. Frosts were report ed from Indiana eastward to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
 Temperatures yesterday:
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
THE CONOUERING AS

"A man is never down until ne 1S mt" "The game isn't over until the ,ast mans out" "You can't keep good man down." and "He who laughs last laughs best" all come 10 mind in contemplating the neat manner in which the Philadelphia Athletics turned upon the frlShY Cubs in the final game of the World Series and ended the nationwide suspense as to which team is the greatest in the world.
 The Athletics seem to have way about them which is overwhelming: Twice in the series they let their hats preach the sermon that hope can be coupled with success If mo- body gives up but on the contrary lets diversity stimulate toward re- newed, if not superhuman. efforts. What could be more inspiring than this modern jazzed-up version Of Don't give up the ship?" As Connle Mack would say, Always play good ball, but do your darndest when the other guys are six runs ahead, and don't forget the last inning counts most"
 As the game of Saturday progress ed some thousands, if not millions, of what are known as fans" came to the conclusion that the Athletics were handing the game to the Cubs, so that if possible 1t would require the largest number of games to de- eide the ultimate winners of this World Series. That idea, of course, turned out to be what the frenzied populace in cultured and refined idiom terms "a lot of boloney:" the World Series again was proven on the square, and no extra games are manipulated in order that the base ball magnates might scoop up the money.
 More could be written about the 1929 World Series, of course; but the effort in this department would be bootless in view of the reams being printed about it in the sporting pages. We content ourselves with ( mere gesture of satisfaction. Oul closing Amen is that the American League appears to have the edge or the National in several importan particulars.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
SOARING ON THE WINGS
 OF KNOWLEDGE

A characteristic of modern life is that opportunities to learn come to all, Only the mentally lazy and self satisfied are not interested. Fortu- nately there are sufficient people anxious to retrieve previous lack ct education to encourage all faithful workers in the cause of educational uplift,
 One is stirred 10 these remarks by developments in this city as we'll as elsewhere. The latest effort to democ- ratize education has come from the school department, which is prepar- cd to operate correspondence courses, with the additional advan- tage that personal contact with the correspondence teachers is available when needed. This new effort in ad- dition to the evening schools and the day schools, makes the city's educa- tional facilities well nigh complete.
 Classes at various organizations, of l course, also are under way and in pursuit of more and better knowl- edge Satisfactory enrollments seem 10 he registered everywhere.
 All of which is gratifying indeed The time when those who were cdu, catcd in the more formal manner sneered at the less fortunate whC learned what they know on the catch-as-catch-can principle and through the medium of correspond ence institutions happily has passed After all, q formal education in ; i formal academy does not mean SC much if the recipient of such an op portunity fails to show it's effects il his daily contacts with others. Man, Of us long ago have wondered hoy so-and-so learned enough to hold hi job, when it is as likely as not hi technical education came througl some correspondence school. Whe1 Columbia University sees fit to g into the correspondence school busi ness on perhaps a greater scale tha
 
 the plan goes under a differen name, changed attitude in tn
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Sunrise 2"

Sunrise?'
 A. Don Alvarado.
 c. What is Pahmi fur?
 A. It is from the weasel family and has bright yellow and silky underfur with grayish brown top hair. A white stripe runs down the back along the middle from the neck to the tail and along the sides. It is also known as Chinese Martin.
 Q. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in 1927 and 1928?
 A. He hit 54 home runs during 1928 and GO during 1927.
 c. Has Helen Wills lost a tennis match this year?
 A. Helen Wills has not been de- feated in a competitive singles match this year.
 Q. What causes thunder?
 A. It is explained by the fact that the electric discharge in forcing it's way through the atmosphere heats the air and vapor lying in its path to very high temperature. causing a violent expansion along it's entire length. The result is a steep con- precision wave, in other words a loud noise.
 Q. How can chewing gum be re- moved from a chair upholstered in mohair?
 A. Try soaking in turpentine or freezing with Ice, then removing , with a sharp knife blade. Chloro- form is also effective.
 Q. Who played the part of Bob" in "The Goddess Girl" and who was the girl?
 A. George Duryea played the part of Bob and Lima Basquette played the part of the girl.
 c. What is the name of the poem beginning "The Sabbath day was ending, in village by the sea-?
 A. The Last Hymn by Marianne 1 Birmingham
 Q. What do the names Agnes and Daris mean?
 A. Agnes, pure; Doris, "the sea-.
 Q. What are the names of the children in Our Gang in the movies?
 A. Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Fla rina, Wheezer, Jackie Condon, Mary Ann Jackson, Harry Spcer, Bobby Hutchins and James Allen.
 Q. How is the price of gold de. termined?
 A. It is fixed by law at S20671SG per ounce.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Questions dndAnswors ho1d Washington

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 cx- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are Confid dential.-Editor.
 Q. Will a magnet attract through any kind of material?
 A. A magnet will attract through glass, wood, mica-in fact through anything except iron.
 Q. What is the Greek population of Washington, ID. C.?
 A. According to the last census it was 1914.
 Q. What is the numerical name for one, followed by nine ciphers? 7 A. In the English system of lIOld iloll I,NOb, b,ODV,Vuu IS tllltu thousand million. In the American system it is called a billion.
 Q. What is the best time of year to transplant and trim maple tree?
 A. In the early spring before any of the buds have burst Trans plant it in a rainy spell when the ground is soft and save as much of the root as possible. A six or eight foot maple tree can be planted sue cessfully if care is taken about having the roots. The transplanted tree should then have the crown trimmed down as the newly trans planted roots are not as able to take care Of the entire tree as be- fore. After transplanting is a good time to trim out the branches so that the tree will be symmetrical. Q. What is the difference be- tween King and an Emperor? A. A King is a male sovereign ruler of a state or nation. The word expresses the idea of one who rules singly over a whole people or has the highest executive power. Emperor is the title of the sovereign ruler of an empire. The title Emperor" seems to denote a power and dignity superior to that of King.
 o. What are the chief chemical clements of gasoline? A. Carbon and hydrogen.
 e. What is the distinguishing feature of the Diesel engine? A. It is a modification of the type of oil-engine which burns heavy 1 oil (such as petroleum having a flash point above 73 degrees F). Ii differs from the normal engine ot this type in that no external ignition needs to be applied, and that nc actual explosion takes place.
 Q. Who wrote the book called "The Red Knight of Germany"
 A. Floyd Gibbons. o. What does the name Wanda mean?
 A. A shepherdess.
 Q. Does Belgium still maintain a navy?
 A. On grounds of economy, the small navy formerly maintained b. Belgium has been abolished. Th' former British sloop Zinnia, of 1,20' tons is still employed on fisher, protection service.
 Q. Is Detroit, Michigan, large in area than Toledo, Ohio?
 A. Detroit, Michigan has an are; of 139 square miles; Toledo, Ohio an area of 40 square miles.
 Q. Who played opposite Con stance Talmadge in Breakfast a
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
DEATH ASKED FOR 119

Astrakhan, Russia, Oct. 15 P - Death was demanded by the state prosecutor today for 10 of 119 de- fendants on trial here for economic counter-r activities.
 Three of the defendants are gov- ernmental officials and seven are private traders. They are accused of causing the government the loss of millions of rubles through graft and connivance with corrupt inter- ests. ..--t.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15

Plainville reservoir were not suffi- cient to supply the town. No one conversant with water conditions in Plainville will doubt it. The com pany, however, is only willing 10 sell out lat it's own terms" and though the committee did not seem to find fault with the company for this stand, it would seem to the impartial citizen that this could not have been an absolute bar to negotiations All plans for enlargement of the Plain- vile water resources were found 10 cost large sums of money" and the town apparently is unwilling to buy the plant because the necessary ex- tensions would have to be built by the town.
 When one further analyzes the committee report it is discovered the belief existed that "a privately own ed water company could bc conduct cd at lower expense than a munici- pally owned one.' And how!
 Such q claim will be news to cities with municipal water plants, like New Britain. All that happens in Plainville Is that the town avoids the investment, but pays rates that yield profit to the company. plus perpetual interest on the investment; '; meanwhile the town lacks sufficient water service. This is not the case with New Britains municipal plant. Here the needs of the city are being looked after. in conjunction with the municipal water department of Hartford, for generation. If there is any comparison at all between a privately owned plant such as in Plainville, which admittedly cannot supply present needs. much less tender citizens of the town a guaran- tee of supplying needs for several generations to come. and the munci- pal systems in New Britain and else where, then that comparison is vast ly to the detriment of the cause of private ownership of the water SUD- in Plainville or any other place where old-fashioned conceptions of who ought to own water plants con- tinue.
 One need not go far in Plainville for an example of lack of that com plete service which water plants must yield in order to be termed efficient There is the road leading up to Sunset Rock from the trolley 1 tracks.
 The water supply of a municipality needs to be operated by the munici- pality 10 give service to all at cost When 1t is "cheaper" to operate a private water plant it usually will be found that the company merely skins the field, failing to give ar adequate supply to all taxpayers.
 The New Britain Hartford metro. politan water supply plan is likely tt leave the Plainville Water compan, in peculiar position. The metro politan water supply plan is municipal enterprise, far superior il scope and foresight to the averag private water supply plans. Plain vile was wise in authorizing tn, board Of selectmen to appoint committee to investigate the out look for the town under the changed circumstances. Were there munici
 pal ownership of the water supply il Plainvile there would be no doub about the future-the town woult
 be joined in the district plan, As it is
 the metropolitan system probabl,
 will not go out of it's way to benefi
 private companies, though on prin
 ciple is prepared to assist citizens il
 the small towns who can cooperat
 directly.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
PLAINXULLE AND MATER

It may be a source of regret 10 Plainville residents in the years to come that action was not initiated, to purchase the Plainville Water Company.
 The situation is Q most peculiar one. It was admitted in the report or the special committee that the S7 wells owned by the company and the
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Daughters of St. George
 TO Observe Anniversary

Alexandra Lodge, A. I. O. Daugh- ters of St. George will observe it's 2Sth anniversary Wednesday eve ming, with a supper and entertain ment in Vega hall. The Sons of St. George and their families will be their guests. A short business meef| ing will be held at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and supper will be served at 6:30.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
She Blew Them Once Too Often!

Four-year old Robbie had been I was ready to scream "One more toot out of that horn today, young man." I threatened, and I'll take it away from you.'
 Five minutes of blessed quiet. Then--a toot! The threat was duly carried out.
 A week later, as we rode in the country, we saw muley-coW. Look, she hasn't any horns" point ed Bobbie's older brother in amaze ment.
 q s'pose she blew 'em,' com mented Robbie, casually.
 Mrs. F. I. Bearsted.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Soft AnSMer!

A middle-aged gentleman was given seat beside the dancing space in a night club.
 During the show one of the vi vacious young ladies skipped out of line, and by way of makings things tie and playfully rumpled his hair.
 When he gave evidence of being annoyed, her expression of gayety relaxed for moment. I'm sorry sir" she explained, but it's in my contract" .-.-,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Explained

Higgins: T suppose a big firm like yours has some big accounts. '' Manufacturer: Yes, indeed" Higgins: What are some of your biggest?'
 Manufacturer: "Our Salesmen s expense accounts"
 John Roy. Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
DISARMAMENT!

DISARMAMENT!
 By Hugh A. FredriCkson Said Cupid, No more capers Well, l have had my fling; I see my all the papers
 Disarmament the thing. "The world is tired of footing, And tired of wars alarms, The world gives up it's shooting, The world lays down it's arms. "The thought my spirit harrows, But I'm a patriot.-so, I'm going to scrap my arrows, I'm going to junk my bow. And when l drop the curtain,- When all my tactics cease,-- Of one thing l am certain,
 Some people will have peace,'
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
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Well. Why Not?

WcII, WHY NOt' We turn to our Bradstreet's to find a mans worth, If his assets are great or are small, But why not Gladstreets to rate him in mirth, Since the world needs good cheer most of all?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
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