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New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

a British fleet. at which time the Star Spangled Banner was written. Nationally the navy took due notice and fleet of warships are in the harbor this week 10 help along the celebration.
 Baltimore is one of the cities possessing a municipal stadium, which comes handy during the cele- bration; it has great parks and plenty of them; a great harbor; and when in 1904 fire destroyed the en- tire business section it was speedily rebuilt without outside aid.
 One of the stellar lights in the present celebration is the tooth an- niyorsary of the establishment of public schools in the city. The first public school was established in 1S29-not as carly as in Boston, but early enough.
 Baltimore has a long list of other "firsts" in it's history; even some of the automobile road books regard them as remarkable enough 10 chronicle for the cdirication of tour ists.
 When the Civil war broke the first  blood was spilled in Baltimore streot-when a Massachusetts rcgi- mcnt marched from one railroad |. station 10 another, the trip being necessary at the time because there was no through railroad route through the city. But Baltimore and Maryland remained loyal to the | Union after all; had that not oc- cured Washington would have been cut off from the North.
 When the Spanish-Amcrican war came the same Massachusetts reci- 1 ment which had been attacked while passing through Baltimore during the carly days of the Civil war also passed through the city, It walked ] from one railroad station 10 another. i not because that was any longer necessary but to see what would happen. It marched the entire dis 1 tance under an avalanche of roses thrown by the popuace. That is how Baltimore wiped out the memory Of 'G1.
 Today Baltimore is a great city . which possesses more than half the wealth of Maryland. It's growth has been accelerated during the past two decades. But commercial advance ment has not intcrfcrcd with one of it's best glorics-that of being the oyster capital of the country. There also is terrapin. Chesapeake ducks, sea food aplcnty, and chicken ala Maryland. Many a casual tourist in Baltimore has made himself sick from overcating.
 Baltimore remains a conservative place. It did not try to stage a worlds fair to celebrate it's anniver- sary.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Copyright. 1929, Publishers
 Syndicate
25 Fears Ago Today

In resnonsc to some apprehension that existed in q certain section or the city. where typhoid fever has at times prevailed. that the drink ing water of the city might he con dominated after it has left shuttle Meadow, samples were sent by the water commissioners to Herbert E' smith, a chemist at Yale, fer an alysis.
 Tho voting list for the president tial election will probably contala at least 1000 names. Two years ago the list contained 6.2o2 rames, It is estimated that about thou sand new voters will be made this year.
 Chairman Roche of the school committee spent several hours wis ting the schools with Supt. G. A., Stuart today.
 A meeting of the board of diro"- tors of the New Britain General 1 hospital was held yesterday after noon at 4 o'clock. Treasurer r. c. l Plat presented report of the ii- nancial standing of the institution, It was shown that the building Of the annex had drawn heavily on the resources.
 The new Fish and Game club, which proposes to secure about B. GOO acres of land at East Haddam, will have it's third meeting at s o'clock tonight at the quarters Q! the Hartford Business Mems asso- citation.
 At the meeting of the w. C. T. [. held yesterday afternoon. it was de- cidod to hold a social meeting tt Judds hall on Wednesday evening The subject of vulgar pcturo> which have been posted in our city was discussed.
 Maik Ruducha evidently did nc care to face the opposition to th> removal of his liquor license iron the corner Of Spring and Wintc streets to No. 237 East Main strc" ard yesterday he appeared in th' Cffice Of the county commissioner at Hamforl and withdrew his ap pliCation.
 The South church society ha"
 planned d corn roast for next Fri day at the Pfeiffer farm in Stanle. I Quarter.
 A meeting of the New Britai
 Elks' association will be held Sun day afternoon at Hanna's armor z to make arrangements for attend , ing the sheep bake at Lake Com
 bounce next week and elect off
 cers and transact other business C ' importance.
 S The heavy rain of Wednesday di = a great deal of damage at the M2
 icsticjostic theater. The rain cam through the roof and plotted tt . beautiful ceiling in several place n It is estimated that the damage Wi Q amount 10 $500.
 , The New Britain ball team w
 wind up it's season tomorrow
 Rentschlcrs park when it lines
 against the Middletown team. TT r. local team has played IS games tn
 season, winning II and losing z.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

After splendid start in the effort to be fair in the disposition of the strike cases arising out of the police chief murder committed in Gas tonia, citizens of Charlotte have per nitted a recrudesence Of the south- ern mob spirit. That the courts and authorities from the governor down frown severely upon this manifesto ton and are making strenuous et- forts to punish the hoodlums is the only silver lining to the dark cloud. If the evidence found against the mob participants allows convictions, the punishment should be Of a char acter to teach hoodlums the type of lesson they sorely need.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

and deepened It appears that the government is slow about doing either. Populations of citizens have been making trips to Washington at fairly-regular intervals, and there has been much verbal support. But of an appropriation and action there has been none. Perhaps the Hoover administration. inclined toward economy, thinks warboats can get up the coast without going through the canal.
 The big ones have 10 do that any way.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
THE CAPE. COD CANAL
 NEEDS FIXING

Having been in possession of the Cape Cod canal for several years tho federal government is expected 10 do something about lt. The private company which formerly owned the canal couldn't make it pay, much less keep if in repair or enlarge its width and deepen it. Th" campaign 10 induce the government 10 huy the canal was spirited and did not sue cced over night. Finally, however, the government bought the di'ch as species of preparedness measure. That done. the maritime interests of Boston want the canal widened
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Sept. 13.-Forecast for Southern New England: Show CTS tonight and Saturday; warmer tonight; colder Saturday night; in creasing southeast and south winds, becoming fresh and shifting to westerly Saturday night.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: somewhat warmer in east and ex- treme north portion tonight; cooler Saturday afternoon and night; in creasins southerly winds becoming fresh and shifting to westerly Satur- day.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Rain and warmer tonight; Saturday rain followed by fair.
 Conditions: Pressure is falling over the eastern portions of the country. The eastern area of high measure is passing out over the North Atlantic ocean by way of the Maritime province. A widespread showery area prevails in the in terior between the Appalachian highlands and the Plains states and unsettled conditions with threaten ing skies were general this morning over the North Atlantic states. A killing frost occurred this morning at Winnipeg. The temperature at that station was 30.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather. followed by rain. Temperatures yesterday: High Low
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Briggs: "Neither, I found a nice quiet place where l could do as l pleased, eat whatever l wanted, and it didn't cost me a cent more than usual"
 Harrison Great Scott, man, where was it?'' Briggs: "Home!'
 W O. Berger. Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
WHY MIR. CIRLEN MAY AGAIN BE MAYOR

The New York Times devotes large-sizod piece to an analysis of why James Michael Curley can be elected mayor of Boston every eight years. The Hon. Gent. would be elected every four years, but as the Times recalls the Great and General Court of Massachusetts once amend ed the Boston charter by making the mayor of Boston ineligible for re- election. This was accomplished un- der the impression that a four years interval from public life and official popularity would make it difficult and improbable for a son of the pco- pie to return to power in School street.
 Mr. CurIey, of course, is not yet reelected for another term begin ming after the forthcoming election. The Times feels disposed to wave aside any possibilities of defeat. how ever, merely wondering whether the Good Government Association will accept the kind invitation of the 1 Curley organization to join hands , and thus make the decision unani- mouF The G. G. A., it should be 1 added, has the influence and power of burial ground.
 The reason why Mr. Curlcy is such ] a power in Boston is more or less s"lt-cVid"nt to even a casual observer . closer to the scene of his labors than Times Square. Boston Proper is com posed of million and a half, if not two million, people in and out ot automobiles during the daytime, ana around H00,00O or less at night
 Most of those who merely visit Bos, ton every day would not vote fol
 Alr. Curley if they had a hand in the
 political melee, Those qualified to dc
 the Noting-or most of thcm-are O
 an emotional temperament easil,
 s"ayed hy the gUnptious personaIit,
 oi the perpetual office seeker re
 frrrcd 10, He has the it" that get
 inc votes. Mir. Curlcy rides tn
 Democratic mule like cowboy al
 dressed up for a circus: and ever
 z"alous partisan in town thinks h
 will get a free tic&et under tn
 Curlcy tent
 Mayor Nichols has had an oppor
 tunity to show what now are know
 as native Bostonians exactly ho,
 efficient a Republican administratio can be; but unfortunately all ht . most enthusiastic supporters live i the outskirts and vote in the neigh boring town elections If it were nc r for that in fact, what is known z ] Curloyism would have less of an or E portunity 10 rear it's head in the fa n city, regardless of how many pol Q ticians Mir. Curley meets even who - out of office every four years whi r. acting as president of the Hibern Savings Bank.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
My Prayer
By George A. Smith

By George X. smith o looming future, through whose
 gate
 My errant soul must drift, One boon alone I ask of Fate, One sole and singla gift. If, as Pythagoroans claim, We re-crcated be, Please, when you next select my
 name.
 Don't pick out Smith for me! Make me a Thornley if you will, And I'll revere my kith. But do not roll another pill Of bitterness like Smith. For Smiths are as the purple sand That lies beside the sea And none but Smiths can under
 stand
 Iifc's anonymity. Not that it greatly casts me down To be not known apart. But oh. the sneers of Jones and
 Brown
 It is that break my heart. Make me a Thornley, I repeat. In most emphatic tones. That I when next we chance to May sheer at Brown and Jones.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor Ne" Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents Tn stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marita advise cannot be given. nor can eE- tended research F, undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are conldential.-E Editor.
 Q. What does the name Lula mean?
 A. It is from the Greek and means "a pearl'.
 c. Do dogs have good cyesght?
 A. The eyes of the dog are high ly developed,
 Q. What are the ages of Doug las Fairbanks and Tom Mix? A. Fairbanks is forty-siX and Mix is fifty.
 Q. How are bayberry candles made?
 A. From the berries of the bay berry plant that grows in New England and southward along the | Atlantic coast. ? The wax forms a coating on the berries which is easily removed by placing them in ! hot water until the wax rises to the | top When cold the wax should ! form solid cakes that can be re- moved and dried Suitable wicks are repeatedly dipped into the melt ed wax until the candles are built to the desired thickness, A simple frame of wood, from which several wicks are hung makes the manu- faCture of them simple. Between drippings the candies are allowed to cool and the wax is kept at a tenn pcrature slightly above melting point
 Q. Which is correct: q don't think so' or q think not?'
 A. Either is correct. The choice of expressions is optional.
 Q. Is a foreign born woman ar American citizen if her father wa: naturalized in the United States when she was under q years oi age?
 A. Yes if she is also a residen' of the United States.
 Q. What is the value of Y. S dime dated 1853?
 A 10 10 15 cents. /
 ;e ;e | white?
 A. Snow consists Of tiny crystal: of ice formed in the air when thu watery vapor is condensed at tenn peratures below freezing. Snow ap pears white because the crystals art so small tha teach cell of the retin; receives di eront impression; thi is produced by the continuation 0 different wave lengths reflected from myriads of facetes. Sometimc red, green, blue or black snow fall (though this is rare). These color are produced by innumerablc fungi
 Q. Is Buster keaton Living?
 A. Yes.
 Q. What is the life span of :; goose?
 A. Geese are long-lived birds some having been known to attain the age of 40 or 50 years. Bird 1 5 and 20 years old are not un common.
 Q. Was the decision of tn United States supreme court on tn constitutionality of the 18th amend ment unanimous? f A. Yes.
 Q. Do guinea pigs have tails? l A. They do not have true tail = only a rudimentary form. . Q. What is the age. height, na c tionality of Ramon Novarro?
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Gang slayngs in New York and Chicago remain unsolved. Except that in each recent instance it is known by the police that other gang sters committed the deeds out of re- Tenge for previous gang killings. The gang leaders slain recently were all Comparatively young men, too; which might prove that a gang lead- CT is a rather precarious existence. Another mystery the police have rot solved is where the new gangsters who take the place of the slain come from.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The Board of Health. after long months of cogitation, has speeded up it's choice of a superintendent Of health and scarcely a day passed this week without additional progress, finally resulting in nam ing the doctor desired for the posi- tioh. The final action must be by City Hall, which needs to add s2o0 to the salary offered. That should not be troublesome. Most of the ap- plicants for the position vacant here asked far more in salary than what can be paid. From the looks of things, superintendents of health are not in the calling for their health.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Unless our guess is sadly wrong, Dr. Welte is going to be amazingly popular among the members of his flock at the state normal. The man. ner in which he protected the teach ing profession from the onslaughts of Dr. Rogers about capped the climax. Few newcomers have done so well in such short time.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
PIRATES BUY PITCHER

Pittsburgh, Sept. 8 P}-Purchase of Pitcher Lii Stoner and Outtielder Larmon Cox from the Fort Worth club of the Texas League, was an- nounccd today by the management of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stoncr is q right handler who was with the Detroit Tigers for five seasons.
 Armor worn in the 14th century was so heavy that it ofen deformed its Wearer.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
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Send all communications 10 Fun Shop Editor, care of the NcW Britain Herald, and your letter will he forwarded 10 New York.
t,O Why Go South?

so Why GO NOUth' In spite Of the sunshine at this time of year The park bench is apt to grow chilly and drcar, But always the cheer bench will
 welcome us. Tanks. To baslI in the tun-shine of humor and jokes,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
THE BOOTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF BALTIMORE

The 2O0th anniversary Of Balti- more began on September 12, the date upon which Fort McIIcnry in that city withstood the onslaught of
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Nibljck: A favorite club of the cave man. Formed of two words, nib" and Tick" Used to lick his Nibs, the lion.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Every man has moments when he day-dreams Of becoming famous and discovering how he'd look in a silk hat.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Her Stars

The dependence which many ladies place in astrologers and as trology may extend to the matter of choosing an anesthetic at the dentists. At any rate a lady last Tuesday appeared at our dentists office to have a tooth pulled.
 The doctor advised that she take gas.
 The patient smiled away this sug- eestion. You see she said, '1 am sagittarius. with'the moon in Pisces. and therefore must have Novocaine."
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

"Gordon. said the gencologist. lis Scotch, The goofy one looked surprised T thought it was gin, ' said ho
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The new census will list the uni employed, but probably won't in cludc the six in this office.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The only profitable advertising medium In the City Circulation books and press room always open to ad' ertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

SnoWden is now a hero in Eng land. A hero is somebody who rakes our chcstnuts out of the fire.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The Herald is on sale daily in New yorl, at Hotalng's Newsstand, Times Square; schultz's Newsstands Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Every town has at least one young man who is q wizard at everything except jobs that earn money.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Facts andFancies
By Robert Quillen

Preparedness may he necessary, but lack of it is saving many poor Chink and SlaV.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The first heavy frost of the sea son is Gilbert in his newest talllie.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

At forty man chuckles at his romance Of twenty.
 But if at twenty he could behold his romanccs at forty, he would roar with laughter till his sides split
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Darncd if II Isn't

I'N iNoSt hltti It NIftlll'S
 CArd l say that Radio is God given blessing in the homc-''- From q speech at the opening Of tho Radio ShowD
 It was 2 o'clock. Mir. Genial had found three new books at his favor ite shop on the way home. Mrs. Genial wanted 10 read one. and he was set 10 enjoy the other two. Favorite lamps were pulled to favorte chairs. Legs were stretched. Tobacco burned. There arrived one of those moments for which one lives thirty-thrco and sometimes thirty-four years.
 The bell rang
 NIr. and Mrs. Intention had como to call. Books were laid aside and the Intentions were seated. Bridge was suggested and declined. Talk began and died. and the corpse of conversation was dragged around for two hours.
 At last, inspection.
 Mir Genial stepped to the radio cabinet. Shall we see what's on?" he suggested He snapped switch Tipped dial and the speaker spoke
 "Station SVZ," said the voice. "It | is now exactly eleven-ten, Eastern | Standard Time Good night"
 Heavens" said Mrs. Intention lis it really? We must be going"
 And they went,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Noble Meat,

Customer: Gimme fifty cents worth of loin."
 Butcher: You mean sirloin? ?' Customer: "Yeah. I don't care fyou call if Honorable Duke Loin. just so you don't charge me q fancy price for it."
 = M 2 ron ret nf ham
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

It would be interesting to discover how many wreck victims had their teeth and tonsils out the week be- fore in order 10 prolong their lives.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Copying the manner of q charm ing woman won't help you; shes charmin. because she isn't copying.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Amcricanism; Eagerly paying 25 cents an ounce for water if the pretty magazine ad says it contains d scientific discovery called aqua purd, good for the health.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
Wasted T,flnC'

Guide Stepping in front Of Ma poleon's tomb): Here is the tomb of the Little Corporal. "
 Tourist We cant be bothered stopping 10 see the graves of any petty officers. ShoW> us where they planted some generals.'
 Prank Wheeler.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Psychologists say an aftliction spurs men on to win. And some cynic will remark that most men who attain to greatness are mar ricd.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The Ukulele has changed consld- crably, though still young in years, and it may yet stop whining.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

The three words most frequently used to express dumblcss are: What is trumps?"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

Classified advertising in the Her aid is a worth while habit.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
The Test of Grief.

Byron: Do you think her grief was roal?'
 Marie; 'It certainly was. She didn't stop to powder her nose once.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
The Ideal Spot!

Harrison: Had your vacation" Briggs: '4es.
 Harrison: "Where did you spend it. at the mountains or the sea shore?" ...-..---.-.-.-.--
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

A free country is one in which a nobody can make himself feel i'm portant by cussing a somebody.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-13
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-13

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