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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

cooperation with ueishborins cities
must. We think. appeal to the fair
minded.
The same holds good for Hartford
That city. pushing forward 4 plan
to make use of SO square miles on
the east branch Of the Pennington.
assuredly cannot think Of going
through with such an extensive
scheme without taking An important
neighboring city like New Britain
into consideration and being willing
to make arrangements to either
leave some OF the water resources
for this city's use or agree to be OF
practical service in case Of need.
New Britain ofncials and citizens
appear before the city and boroughs
committee OF the Legislature today
in the effort to impress upon solons
the fact that the city Is deeply inter-
ested in both branches OF the
Pennington river. Nothing unrea-
sonahle, We feel certain. will be ask
ed.
The city must be willing TO deal
with Hartford In a sportsmanlike
manner, and Hartford ought TO feel
disposed to act the gentleman in re-
turn. The less hard feeling there is
over the matter the more likely II
will be that the final outcome will
be mutually satisfactory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
THE EGAN CONVICTION

1t is Sensational indeed when a
leading member OF the bar is con-
vic,ed OF unprofess!onal practices
and is disbarred in Connecticut.
Such punishment usually comes TO
persons who are not prominent.
1t was a solemn time in Superior
court when Judge Wolfe read the
oath taken by lawyers when they
become officers Of the court. And
after the Judge finished ne declar-
ed, in effect; This oath you have
violated"
The years sentence in Jail, il
sustained. is not as heavy a blow a.
the act OF disbarment. The latter is
the eliminating and most dcvastat-
ing point OF the verdict, 1t takes
from M. Esan his means OF liveli-
hood in this state after he again re-
ceives his freedom. Ii at that time
he remains in the state perhaps he
later may regain his right TO practice
law, but such things usually take
time.
1t il q surprise to everyone, Of
course that a man Of Egan's stand
ing became identified with a con.
splracy such as that practiced by
Roger w. Watkins. 1t is no ones
business, however, to point the
finger of scorn. The only difference
between those in Jail and many Of
those not behind bars is that tempta-
ton in the form OF sure thing"
safe and profitable" never came
their way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Mayor Samuel Bassctt commenced
his third term & high noon today.
Another 10 take the oath was Alder
man E. n. Humphrey. :
The republican and democratic
council members will hold their eau
cuses this evening and nominate
candidates for the various appointive
offices.
An important matter Affecting the
future of the Maple Hill Golf club
came up at the meeting OF the gov
crning board last evening. 1t dealt
with the probability Of converting
the golf club into country club.
For soms time the members have
been more and more in favor OF hav-
ing q club house with facilities like
hose in Pennington. A committee
has been appointed TO investigate
The matter of grounds and o lease.
II is understood that several sites on
the Plainyille road are being invcs-
,igated, as the new conditions may
make it necessary to give up the
present grounds in Newington.
The Gunner Health Beer Co.. has
purchased another pair Of horses
from Williams Bros. OF Hartford.
The subject Of the debate this eve-
ming at the Y. NJ. c. A. Will be: Re-
solved, that cities should control all
the public franchises now conferred
upon corporations. Both sides are
tied OF present. G. j. Elan and
Harry Dyson of b side will speak
for the affirmative and Gilbert
Ho.chkiss and Thomas Emerson of A
sid, for the negative. 7. +. King
will preside.
The state police gum-shoe men
have been about Plainville keeping
tabs on the hotels and liquor deal
ers, but no action has been taken a.
yet, 70 perhaps nothing has been dis.
covered.
Superintendent Cooley 10 making
the annual inspection OF the subway
and Is having rubber gaskets plac-
ed inside the manhole coverings
wherever necessary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

Evidence continues to increase
that our great industries are not in
clined to permit political considera-
tons 10 guide them when it " a ques-
ton Of doing business with Russia.
The latest to announce most profit
able arrangement is the Baldwin
Locomotive works. which exists to
sell locomotives to anyone having
the price, regardless Of the charac-
ter OF their government.
The agreement between the Bald
win firm and q Soviet concern goes
even further. according to the dis
patches. Soviet engineers and
workers will be loaned to the United
States for training and observation in
the Baldwin plant and L. g. experts
will function in Russia. Thus there
will be Z reciprocal arrangement
having as its object the diffusion OF
technical knowledge. this being
particularly advantageous to the
Soviet.
This has nothing in common with
recognition. 1t merely spells COM
mon sense in business.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18


You can get an answer to any
question OF fact Or information by
writins to the Question Editor. New
britain Herald. Warrington Bureau.
ia32 New York avenue. Washington.
D. C.. enclosing two cents 10 stamps
for reply. Med,cal. legal ard marital
advice cannot be given. nor can e.
tended resea rch BE- undertaken. All
other questions viii receive . per-
sonai reply. Unsigned requests :an'
not b answered. All letters ~
confid Editor.
q. How many Italian-speaking
people are there in the l. s:
A, There were 1856, S64 cnumer-
ated in the last census.
@. What Is a "punka ?"
A.. It il a screen like fan, swung
from the ceiling, and moved by a
servant to cool room. 1t has
line f,xed TO one end which passes
through the wall or door to a serv-
ant who is working the fan from
the outside. These fans are used
largely in India.
O. Which stringed musical in
strument Is the most difficult to
master? t.
, A. The violin Is considered the
most difficult.
@. What are the leading wheat
producing states?
A, North Dakota and Kansas.
q. How long ago did people be-
gin to use soap as cleaning SUB
stance?
A. Made from goats tallow and
beachwood ashes, the earliest forms
Of soap were used by the ancient
Inhabitants of Germany to give
reddish color to the hair, according
to the records of the historian. Pliny
the elder. Although mixed into hard
and liquid materials, 1t was not
known AZ a cleansing substance, but
was often employed in the treatment
Of skin troubles. The CAMS, 1t Is said
introduced it into other parts this
substance used as 4 cleaning article.
American Navy?
A. John Barry and John Paul
Jones have each been given that
title.
@. Where do thoughts originate
A. In the brain.
Q. How many cities named
/ Springfield are there in the L. g.?
| A. According to the latest United
states Postal Guide there are
twenty-five "Springfclds" in the
/ United States.
| @. Does the British Cabinet con.
troll the making Of laws in England
A. The Cabinet does not contro
legislation in the British Parliamen
tary government. 1t is the HOUSE
Of Commons which Is the omnipo
tent body in the present British
system OF government. 1t can MAKE
and unmake CabinetA
@. Ia the King Of Italy Mason
| A, No,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
SENSIBLE TRAIN SERVICE

The argument OF long standing
between the city and the New Haven
railroad over Train No. Al has been
settled in favor of the city. This il
the train bound for New York which
passing through Berlin at 2:06 p. m.
failed to stop there. 1t is the same
train. however, which was not in too
big 4 hurry to stop at Wallingfori.
Beginning on April rs. when the
new time table goes into effect, this
train will stop At Berlin. Trade from
this city should be brisk. II will no
longer be necessary to 60 TO Hart
ford or Meriden In order to get
aboard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
ATTACKING THE r. r. p.

Closely following the attack on the
Federal Reserve Board instituted by
W. c. Durant, credited with being a
foremost stock trader, comes one on
the floor OF the House OF Represen-
tatives by Mr., Black, New York
Democrat
II is not 70 be overlooked that
Mr.. Black represents a city in which
stock specula' I is the leading in
dustry. Just as a representative from
Detroit could be expected to defend
the motor industry il 1t were being
subject TO criticism, so a representa-
tive from New York. al, things be-
ing equal could be expected TO
srowl vehemently for the industry
OF speculation. Perhaps all New
York representatives would not be
lined up with speculation. but that
can be said Of most Of them.
The attack OF Mr.. Black. like that
Of Mr.. Durant before him. lacks the
ring OF sincerity. Both are special
pleaders. Whether the F. r. b. has
at times overstepped its bounds or
whether it has followed the dictate.
Of prudence and has been actuated
by a desire to prevent undue specu-
/ lation from hsrming business must
be decided by persons who are not
Overwhelmingly interested in the
business Of stock speculation. 1t 10 q
subject requiring dispassionate
viewpoint II It 10 to be discussed at
all. So far as re can determine, most
prominent bankers feel that on the
whole the r. r. B, has acted in a
most conservative manner: that it
brought about well-needed
change in the frenzied outlook at a
most opportune time. and that the
result is beneficial to everyone ex-
cept those financially Interested in
initiation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
FOREIGN TRADE

Despite our widely acknowledged
higher costs OF production, We seem
10 have 70 di1iculty in rolling up a
remarkable total of goods exported.
There have been apprehensions in
the past that our foreign debtors
could only pay the money they owe
VS. in goods. Basically that may still
be true. But SO long as we loan
them more money they will be able
to buy more goods. Some day, when
the reckoning starts in earnest there
may be a different story. But such
an anticipation, like the other, may
be all wrong
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Q. What was the real name Of
the writer who signs himself
"Bronowe?" .s.gs.e..
4. That IL the pseudonym OF
Marion Joseph Brown. an American
writer born in 1875. His books
were published by kilner & Com
pany OF Philadelphia. Penna.
@. What IL the origin and mean
ing OF the Name Coletta?
A. 1t 10 derived from the Latin
and means a little dove"
Q. How old was Gene stratton
Porter when she died?
4. She was born In 1853. and
died in 1924.
@. Is George Bernard Shaw
married?
A. Yes he married Charlotte
Frances Payne Townshend In 1893.
Q. IL steam ever used ~ dis
infectant!
A. Steam used under pressure
has been found very effective as a
disinfectant for clothing.
@. How many American Indians
took part In the World war?
A. The report OF the Commits
sioner Of Indian Affairs for 1913. es-
timated that over 5000 Indians en-
tered some branch OF military serv-
ice. OF this number approximately
$500 served in the army. 1000 in
the navy and 500 In other military
work. Fully 5000 entered by en-.
listment. The total number of In
dams registered was 1893.
Q. Is the United States a mem
Der OF the World Court?
A. No.
O. What percentage Of the
people OF the United States pay fed
eral income taxi
A. In 1925. 3.S2 per cent OF the
population Of tho United States paid
income taxes.
@. Does the 18th amendment
apply to states that do not have en-
forcement laws?
4. 1t applies to all stateA The
constitution IL the higher law OF the
land and no state can enact 4 Law
contrary to the letter and purpose
OF it.
@. Who 10 the author Of the fol-
lowing lines:
Know then thyself. presume not
| God to scan;
The proper study of mankind Ia
man."
A. Pope in Essay on Man"
| Epistle II. line i.
@. What is the oldest existing
republic in the world?
A. San Marine, the tiny republic
in the middle OF italy, Ii not only
the Oldest existing republic in the
world, but claims the distinction OF
being the oldest state in Europe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
MURIEL At THE NEWSSTAND!
BY c. +. Pugh

Here's a newsstand" said the
White Rabbit. You have just time
to buy a magazine before your train
leaves"
Now what would you like" ask
ed tho Mad Halter. who was stand
ing behind the counter. If knew
your taste in literature"
she doesn't want literature; she
wants a magazine said the White
Rabbit abruptly. How about fic-
| tom"
II adore fiction" said Muriel.
Then try one Of the true story
ma saxinaS." said the Mad Halter.
I'VE have Truthful Takes, Stories
from Real Life, True Yarns.
True"
They contain some Of the worst
| fiction ever written" said the White
Rabbit. And their circulation Is
something frightful. That's why they
all have pictures Of pretty girls on
the covers"
Why" asked Muriel. innocently.
! ITO stimulate circulation" said
the White Rabbit. ANY doctor will
tell you that there's nothing like q
picture of pretty girl in . one
piece bathing suit to stimulate cir.
culation.''
Then there are the popular fic-
ton masasines." suggested the Mad
Halter. 1--WE have Snoopy Stories.
Simply Stories. Racy Stories, sloppy
Stories
whats the difference asked
Muriei.
cts sex OF one. half a dozen Of
the other" said the White Rabbit
How about one Of the higher.
class magazines ?" said the Mad Hat.
ter. For thirty-five cents you car
learn why a prominent novelist eat,
three eggs for breakfast: why ansth.
er poet is getting divorce from hi,
wife
Il don't understand" said Muriel
why do they print such drool?"
"Circulstion." said the White Rab
bit. Amy doctor will tell you there's
nothing like continuous exposure I,
stimulate circulation"
Here's something you may like,
said the Mad Halter. offering MI
riel large. bulky masaxine. On IN,
} cover was portrait Of . beautiful
young lady clad in skating costume
This is our most popular week.!
advertising catalogue. It's not QUIT
10 large ~ the Sears- Roebuch rata
logue, but It contains q sreate
variety OF ads"
You might try one Of the high
brow monthlies" suggested tn
White Rabbit They're not stron
: N entertainment. but IT'S conside ere
quite classy to he seen with one q
> them under your arm. It's wort
fifty cents A. an investment"
There doesn't seem to be arg
thing ] want" said Muriel. impa
tienly. y was only looking fer
magazine that might amuse me an
I don't seem to he able to find one.
"rsut the newspaper and rea
THE FUN SHOP" said the Whit
Rabbit ~.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
LATE ARRIVAL At A
CONCLUSION
By MARY Bes,

BY Mary Bessman
Consider lady gone reckless in
love.
In novels and plays:
You watch her proceed IN 4 drapery
of 4 roseate haze.
Acclaimed ~ q riot. . WOW. and a
scream.
She flies with her beau to lee Alpss
Maritimes.
And moves in 4 mist Of mutual
dream
The rest Of her days
In life, II you'll listen to one who
has been
Obseryant Of such.
A lady in love is more frequently IN
Decidedly Dutch.
The thorn. so 10 say. II revealed BY
the rose.
The best that she gets 10 a sock in
the nose.
These authors and playwrights, I'm
forced to suppose.
Don't get around much!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
observations
On The Weather

Warrington. April 1s.-Forecast
for Southern New England; Partly
cloudy tonight: Friday fair: not
much change in temperature. Fresh
10 strong westerly winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Partly cloudy: possibly light snow
in extreme north portion tonight:
Friday mostly fair; not much change
In temperature: fresh to strong
westerly winds. diminishing.
Conditions: The Atlantic coast
storm IL central this morning over
interior Maine, Greenviiie 1900
inches. Shows continue in the Lake
Ontario region. portions Of upper
New York state and northern New
England.
The weather has cleared in por-
tons OF Southern New England and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Despite what an esteemed Wash
ing-on correspondent said to the
contrary recently. Connecticut stands
TO gain an additional representative
as a result of pportionment. All
Nutmeggers are in favor OF reap
portionnent, but not on account OF
the additional congressman. Far be
it from US 10 permit greed tor more
congressman to be our guide.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
STUDYING THE WATER
PROBLEM

It Is admitted that neither New
Britain nor Hartford will require
much of the disputed watershed re-
sources for many years to come.
The west bank of the. Farm1ngton'
as we understand 1t. lie good for SUI
ficient water-added to present re-
sources and others under being
proiected-to supply New Britain
until II ms a population Of 10000.
This is more than twice the pres
ent rcYuIat'on. A few years OF care
full study. scrutiny and efforts al
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

\ contemporary states that all
trolley riders should be expected TO
pay the full cost Of service. with
reasonable profit Tor the company,
even if that means ID cents a car
ride in place OF the present token.
II that held good, then il would cost
% cents to ride on some OF the
dinkv lines still being maintained,
while the fare on the wcu-paylng
main lines would be about five
cents.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
COMMUNICATED
Objection to Fun Shop Article

Gentlemen
l wish to enter protest against
the article by Otto Damon in the
Fun Shop in April 10th Herald.
1t seems to me that there should
be a few things left in this country
that should be above ridicule. The
Bible. especially the New Testament.
should be one Of those.
There are so many good things in
your paper that II seems q pity to
lower the tone Of it by such an ar.
ticle as above mentioned.
Think you Will find . good proper
ton of your readers who will agree
with me.
Yours truly.
JULIA 3. BARNES.
$50 w. Main 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Seventy five per cent Of juvenile
delinquency is caused by parents
who do not properly look after the
upbringing of their youngsters,
states a Chicago official. II this is
true then the plan to Jail the parent.
in Chicago sounds at least reason
able. Youth has little chance TO be
good II the parents don't help.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

1t is said the rainy weather in the
East has cost the baseball magnates
a mint OF money. They might get II
back later in the season by charg-
ing a little extra for double head
ers; but no efficiency expert has YET
arrived to put that bee in their
bonnets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

II is said to the advantage OF the
radio that when one does not care
10 listen to somebody who happens
to be talking, one can turn TO some-
thing else by a turn Of the dials
This is no advantage over cold
prlnt. There is always the lure OF an
other column. another page, or an
other publication
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Continued impertinence and au.
dacities on the part of one old re-
tainer Infatuated his master TO the
breaking point and he ordered Cav
In to the door.
The latter could scarcely believe
his ears. But by and by recovered
and met his dismissal with tho OBJ
servation:
"Weel. sir. II you haven't the sense
to ken guild servant when ye hae
him I've the sense to Ken a guild
maister an I'm no putin a step
cotside o. this hoose!"
With that he slammed the dining
room door and returned to the
kitchen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Many an automobile tourist from
a distance. with plenty OF time, sees
more OF New England than native
New England automobile owner
with only sufficient time on his
hands 10 make short week end trips
to the next county and return.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

If the farmers can thoroughly
understand the details OF what IS
called political farm relief then they
have much more intelligence than
city slickers have credited them with
possessing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

throughout other districts to tho
west and south.
h ridge of high pressure prevails
from tho east Gulf region north
ward to Lake Superior and frosts
were reported from the southern
Appalachian regions northwestward
to the upper Lake distirctA A dis
turbancs now developing in the far
southwest u producing cloudiness
eastward to Tennessee. Conditions
favor for this vicinity fair weather
with slightly higher temperature.
Temperatures Yesterday:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

First Babe Ruth denied that he
was TO be married. Then he admitted
it. Then ht got married. The nation
joins in wishing him a good record
Of dome este home runs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Despite that the number Of epara-
tors have been increased, 1t required
an average OF 402 seconds to put
through a telephone call in London
last year, compared with 57.s Sec
onds in 1927. - ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

II was testified that Helen Morgan
threw 81 bills at entertainers. That's
the first limc We ever knew that
dollar bill had any standing III
night club.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Being elected TO Congress cannot
be much of an advantage to a WON.
an. The mere men Congressman Al.
ways possess the right to talk back.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
Sonny Boy!!!!

Sonny Doy!!!!
Teacher (geography): Ernst, tell
us what you know Of the Monaghan
race"
Ernst (hastily): Il wasn't there.
l went to the ball game instead"
Carl Roosen
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

The New Haven il earning more
than 50 a share. but hat isn't all the
stock holders want to hear. They
want to see more Of the money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

M.mbe, Audit Rusrss - CasesSet'ea
rhs q, 1. 10 q national organisation
which turutshss newpspsss sno save
ttMp xtth . Nrictly honest analysis o.
sircula Iion Our circastlon sssus'es e's
h..ad upou ,b,s audit Thn insures pro
,.ctfen against fraud 10 nevsIApst Dc
trlnution nsutes 10 both national And
local ADVERT Ssrs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
ss~A Ill cx,saas~asraihss y ~
aesup GsotssS. ssss q ~ 'Nsu
lsrtssia lIssaDa. go ypals 61sss
viii 10 'st1waPt9e1 - xcN vevA
Aprll Showers!

Aprtl Showers!
With mid April days alack
Two confoundsd things come
back:
Showers. bride and thunder. too.
Hate 'em both? Well say We do!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

With prohibition in force, dis
cussion about water seems more ap-
propriate than formerly.