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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

vention of the L. &s H. which opens in New Haven tonight
 For the third time this season, the Southington team has disap pointed local baseball fans by can- ceiling its game with the local nine.
 It was announced at St. Marys church yesterday that fair Viii open in the Casino on October [.
 Sa far the police have arrested 16 men for alleged violation of the lantern law. The local liverymen are up in arms over the revival of the law.
 Although a large number Of teachers in the local schools re- signed at the end of the school term last spring, Superintendent Stuart has succeeded in filling all the vacant places.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

The plan to cut down a row of beautiful trees on Shuttle Meadow avenue in order to make room for some pipes which must be laid along that thoroughfare gives the impress sion that somebody has not suffi- ciently thought it out. AS it takes trees like that a generation or more to grow it might be a good plan to consider whether it is not worth sav- ing them regardless of the precious pipes. If the residents out that way stand for that sacrilege 1t will be surprising.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
HE NEVER KNEW!
By Fay F. Kilvon


 He had only known her a week ana was inadly in love with her, but for some reason she was very, very cool and even refused to see him.
 "Ye Gawds!" he cried and tore his hair. Maybe I've got halitosis!"
 He hied himself to the nearest drugstore and purchased a case Of Lsterine. For a week he bathed in t, gargled it, even drank it in his coffee, but still he received no en- couragement.
 "Ye Gawds!" he hoarsed, maybe my face has that grimy look!" So Il bought a dozen jars of cold cream still she remained aloof. Then he saw one of those "4 out of have it ads.
 "Eureka!" he cried. That's it! I've got Pyorrhea." And he used UT hundreds of tubes of Pepsodent Hepsodent and Reposdent, but the llne was still busy. He became des- pcrate, and studied himself in the mirror His face looked haggard.
 "Ye Gawds." he cried. Its prob ably pep I lack!" and he ordered 6 can of Peptine. She was still out tc him, however.
 He joined tn eInternational Cor respondence school and the next time he met her he rushed up and cried T got that raise!' She called cop. "Ye Gawds!" ht cried: Truly something must be : wrong with mel" He sent her a tele gram. "Please, for goodness sake tell me what's wrong with me-"
 She wired back collect:
 Nothing that I know of excep' that you are married man with si, children!"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
MOVIE SAGA!

A film producer was discussing with his foreign sales agent the pos s,bility of selling the Australian lights to a certain picture.
 What's the idea of sending a pie ture to Australia ?" asked a third man in the group. There's nothing tut kangaroos out there."
 What do I care about that!" re- rled the movie magnate. Their moneys as good as any one else's!'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
THE LARGEST CITY

As the editor of the Middletown Press expresses it, there is always discussion over what is the largest"
 In America, although there are many Americans who do not like New York's egotism any too well, there is feeling of pride in the belief that New York-meaning five boroughs combined in one-is the largest city on earth.
 Since New York made sure of staying ahead of Chicago in the population race by annexing every thing in the vicinity except New
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

forming.
 O. What ih the area of the Unit ed States in square miles?
 A. Continental United States comprises s,026,7S9 square miles.
 Q. How many Spaniards are there in the United States?
 A. According to the last census there were S50,S4S.
 O. What does the name Lupin mean?
 "A. Wolf.
 o. What Is the shortest distance between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans across the United States?
 A. It Is 2,1o3 miles from point near Brunswick, Georgia to San Diego, California.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
EXECUTING A RUM RUNNER

In Florida for killing two coast guardsmen-really a third coast guardsman also, although the cul- prit was not tried for the latter naturally meets with the approval of citizens regardless of their approv- al or disapproval of the dry law. Rum runners are no more justified in indulging in gun play than law officers have the right to indulge in promiscuous shooting.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
FEDERAL POWER REGULATION

Before the administration moves effectively in regulating interstate power combines large order of scrambled eggs are likely to face it. What is the reason for the hurried efforts being made to merge, consoli- date and place control in the hands of holding companies if not to forestall anticipated action by the government?
 By the time Congress tackles this question, debates it, and finally pro- duces a new law to govern the inter- state power business, the country will be plastered with monster con- cerns in this industry. It is nearly that way now.
 Manifestly it will not be the ob- ject of Congress to seek to prevent combinations, except perhaps where they would be restriction of trade. It seems that there is little if any trade restriction possible in the DOW CT business due to the fact that near ly everywhere the power require ments of a district are supplied by one company. The only object of Congress in putting it's foot into a new effort at regulation would be to regulate rates on electricity flowing over state lines. If a new and more virile federal power commission was organized, armed with a new federal law possessing teeth. one of the ob- jects of regulation would be a super vision over issues of securities, so as to avoid countless reams of watered stock. Only half the states "regulat ing" power utilities seek to include the regulation of stocks and bonds manifestly a vital part of any type of regulation if it is to be efficient. The point has been consistently lodged in Connecticut, for instance, where the Public Utilities Comnis- sion regulate" the utilities but has no jurisdiction over their securities. A Just and reasonable" return on watered stock costs the public more than a similar return on actual in- vestment--the cardinal virtue of genuine regulation.
 So far, however, only ten per cent of the power consumed in the United States is inter state in character. The proportion is increasing rapidly,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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25 Fears Ago Today

Deputy Sheriff M. D. Stockwcll was badly injured in a runaway sc. cident Saturday afternoon between Pennington and Unionville.
 The 2Sth annual reunion ana sheep roa,t or the Crocodile club will be held Thursday at Lake Con- bounce.
 There are about 2S,O00 people Ill this city at the present time, ac- cording to the latest census. New Britain stands 157th on the list in point of population in the country
 Chief Rawlings and Town Clerk Thompson are delegates to the con-
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
SONG
By R, K. Nagel

By R. K. Nagel Money cannot fill our needs,
 Bags of gold have little worth; Thoughtful ways and kindly deeds Make a heaven here on earth. Riches do not always score.
 Loving words are better far. Just one helpful act is more
 Than 8 gaudy motor car. Happy thoughts contertment bring Grabbed millionaires cant know, Money doesn't mean thing Try to tell the butcher so! Greatest minds the world has knowl All agree that gold is dross. Man can't live by wealth alone; Bank notes are total loss. Banish strife and greed and gloom Throw off moneys harsh control, Sow good deeds, and watch then
 bloom,
 Hyacinths, to feed the soul. Hoard no pelf, lest moth and rust Do their work and leave you fiat Money? It is less than dust Laugh the landlord off with that!!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
THE KELLOGG PACT AND MANCHJRIA

China's allegation that Russia has violated the spirit of the Kel- logg pact, if not the letter, by in- vading parts of Manchuria leads one to wonder what the pact signatories will do about it even should these claims be substantiated.
 For like most pacts with high altitude of idealism, the Kellogg pack is deficient in penalties. The nations, in making pacts, are willing to go far these days, but when the question arises as to penalties to be meted out to a signatory which vi plates the documents one finds the punishment is little more than moral denunciation. And in the controver- sy between China and the Soviets 1t is difficult even to arrive at a con- clusion as to which of the two is en- titled to the righteous denunciation of the others.
 Russia claims that the Chinese Nationalists were the aggressors when the laid ruthless hands upon the Russian railway running through Manchuria. China claims that the attempt of Russia to regain control of it's railway by invading Manchur- ia, even along the right of way forms the first violation.
 The pact further specifics that the powers are'to settle disagreement by peaceful means. In the case of China, if she uses an army to main- tain control of the railroad she nat urally thinks she is within her legal. international and moral rights. Rus sia, on the other hand, if she utilizes troops to recover her property. like wise with show of logic can main tain that this constitutes similar rights. Manifestly, an attempt to de- termine which party actually has the legal and moral right to the railroad Is a job for the League of Nations; but meanwhile, possession still remaining nine points of the law, both contestants seem anxious to control the railroad before the is sue is adjudicated.
 The signatories to the Kellogg pact incidentally have the right 10 wage defensive" war. It seems to be regarded bothin China and Rus sia that securing control of the rail- road is a defensive measure. The might point to the importance of the railroad as sufficient excuse to just fly considering it as an issue for de- fensive military tactics. But. as by this time everyone knows, when a nation wants something it can easily trot out the claim that what is un- der wear is by way of defense and security, if not national honor. The terms are so well worn they are nearly threadbare.
 It is somewhat difficult to forego the impression that the Chinese Ma tionalist government, after 12 years of more or less intermittent war fare, following which it his finally attained supremacy throughout all of China, has concluded it is capable of asserting itself through Man Churia as well as in the remaining provinces of China. If it did not re- gard itself as capable of carrying on, in a military sense, against the So- viets, it probably would not have seized the Russian railroad That spirit of might" how >ver, c,~tain- ly is not in conformity with the spir- it of the Kellogg pact.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 maritaI advise cannot be given. nor can ev- tended research F., undertaken. All oth"- 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?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Q. What are black diamonds?
 A. They are stones having little brilliancy, which are used in dia- mond drills, for making dies, for fine wire drawing and for mechani- cal purposes. These diamonds are called ports, cartoons and carbon adoes.
 Q. What is the last picture in which Alice Terry appeared?
 A. "The Three. Passions" which was filmed in Europe for United Artists. It was released last spring.
 Q. How many Republicans md Democrats are in the present Con gress?
 A. In the Senate there are 54 Republicans, 39 Democrats and one Farmer-L -Laborite. In the House of Representative there are 267 Re publicans, 163 Democrats, one Farmer-Laborite, and four vacan- cies.
 o. Where are the North Carolina factories of the American Tobacco Company located?
 A. In Durham and Reidsvi'le North Carolina.
 o. How old is Henry Ford?
 A. He was born July ga, 1863.
 Q. How many passengers can be accomm odated on the new German liner, Bremen? How large a crew does she carry?
 A. The passenger accom- odatior of the Bremen is 2,20O and the crew consists of $50.
 Q. Who appeared with Lupe We log in "The Lady of the Pavements ?"
 A. William Boyd.
 o. Who played the princina "oles In the screen version of "Thc Scarlet Letter."
 A. Lillian Gish. Lars Hanson md Henry D. Walthall.
 Q. Is there such a word IS "gant?"
 A. It is a Scotch word meaning Ito yawn.'" It isa also an obsolete spelling of gaunt meaning "lean."
 Q. Was Norma shearer born in the United States?
 A. She was born in Montreal, Canada.
 Q. How many shots a minute can the Browning aircraft gun fire'
 A. From 1900 to 1900.
 O. Has Germany any colonies at the present time?
 A. No. She has lost all her col onies as the result of the World War.
 Q. On what day did July 4, 1924 fall?
 A. Friday.
 Q. What is the definition of bac- teria?
 A. Minute organisms, consisting merely of cells or an aggregate of cells
 Q. What breed of dog is the easi- est to teach tricks?
 A. One authority says that Ill dogs can be taught tricks. but some breeds have special aptitude in that direction. At the head of the list of trick dogs is the poodle, which takes to the performance as if t were second nature, and is the main reliance of all showmen. Newfound- lands, St. Bernards and Great Danes learn easily and collies and spaniels are also very intelligent. Terriers are apt pupils and among the toy dogs the black and tan and the schipperke are highly spoken of. Dogs can only be taught tricks that they are physically capable of per
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

The idea is prevalent that the Re nuhI;cans have fewer rifts within the party than the Democrats, locally snaaking as well as nationally. This may be true enough. but there is also the possibility that the Repub- licans are more adept in washing their linen in private: while few Democrats are in existence who do not believe in pitiless publicity.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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LOOKING AHEAD

Sandy had taken his wife to have a new pair of boots fitted. After she had tried on almost every size seven In the shop the decision rested between pair of black boots and a pair of brown shoes. Sandy's wife couldn't make up her mind. But shs noticed that her husband was always lifting the brown shoes and palpably admiring them.t Still. he did not say anything definite until Maggie pass ed over the black boots to the shop
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
HOCKEY PLAYER KILLED

Fall River, Mass, Apg. 19 (UP)- John Tudor, captain of last years Harvard hockey team, died at Trues- dale hospital here early today from injuries suffered Saturday night when his roadster plunged over an embankment at Assonet A blood transfusion operation had been per formed in an unsuccessful attempt to save his life.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Public opinion is rather firmly imbedded upon the foundation rock that there has been too much shoot ing on both sides and the execution of murderers as a result meets with no bangs of regret.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
STARTING HIM OUT!

Reed: My son is just learning to walk"
 Barnes: 'I had no idea he was so young. I thought he was about 1S." Reed: He is. I've just taken my car away from him!"
 -Stephanie Grant Fisch
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
UNLIKE HINT!

Clarke: "Who won the prize at the  Bates: MT. and Mrs. Newton" Clarke: How were they dressed ?" Bates: "She was disguised as a man." Clarke: And Newton?" Bates: He was disguised as one, tool"
 Mrs. l.. E. Cofley Copyright 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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A FAVORITE HOT WEATHER
 DISH!

Lost your appetite? Well why Not order chuckleberry pie? The crust of mirth. the juicy jokes Will set you up these hot days
 Folks!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
I'OW'ER!

Rastus; Say, big boy, don't trifle wit me. An fights like lightning - never strikes twice in de same place."
 Rufus: 'Lissen. bruddah. you SC got nothin' on me. An fights like paralysis ore stroke an ah's through"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

The cotton gin isn't like the other kind. It removes the lint instead of the stomach lining.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Still, wouldn't it be possible to publish a "clean" magazine without so obviously designing it for mor- rons?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN Soup: Hash plus H2O.

Tariff: a method of protecting citizens in the privilege of frisking one another.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Raw vegetables develop strength and endurance" So, for that matter, do raw deals.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Suntan may appeal to some, but 10 us 1t can't compare with sun- burn-which has a peel, too!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
OH NOW YOU STOPt

Porter; "Doncha see that sign up there, TO Trains Sweet Thing: "Oh yeth. But I want q to-to-to train!"
 David A. Rockers
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

The collegiate mustache is like the easy payment -plan-just a little down and a close shave elsewhere to make a show
 An old-timer is one who can re- member when wealth wasn't every thing and any poor boy who made good was Professor"
 It's good thing Edison found tho smartest boy. No other kind could survive the spotlight
 What do you mean" demanded Cain. as he cracked Abel's head, "by arousing my envy?" Thus he quail fled as the first Red.
 Americanism: Feeling sorry for subject people who are exploited by master; fearfully paying toll to a racketeer.
  and when the meek inherit the earth they'll probably run wild and spend most of it trying to keep out of jail.
 Still, it's rather cheeky of the Philippines to ask freedom from a land that hasn't enough for her own folks.
 It's still a hick town if you feel sophisticated when you ask a mar ried woman to have sundae.
 The pedestrian has one advan- tage on one-way street. Knowing which way the inevitable is coming. he can maneuver to take the bump on a soft spot.
 General Motors has a machine to wear out fan belts. Doubtless some thing like the one laundries use on collars.
 The "insanc" murderer wouldn't surrender 10 his crazy impulse, how ever, if he knew it meant life among other caged madmen.
 If species adjust themselves to diversity, as the evolutionists say. why han't lawn grass learned to grow so high and then quit?
 The world seldom honors the teachers who shape it's destiny and few remember the name of the man who taught Lindbergh to fly.
 Correct this sentence: Tt isn't fear of public opinion that makes me dress this way" said the man. T just feel more comfortable in a coat"
 Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndi- cate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Jersey, it has felt secure. Manhattan Island, the original "New York" of course could not permanently hope to retain it's lead. much less catch up with London and pass it on paper.
 Noting the peculiarities of the population statistics of New York and London, the Middletown editor says the following about the British moloch:
 'It is difficult to outline just what is London. If one took the original city it would be found to have about 100, ,000 by day and, perhaps, less than 0,O00 by night. Then there are several boroughs under the county councih which contain jointly about 4,500,0 ,000 people. Lastly there is what is called the Metropolitan dis trict. over which the London police have Jurisdiction. This section had 7,4S0,201 in 1921, the last census over there, and ah estimated total of 7.742,212 in 1925. The estimate for July of this year Is close to S,000,- coo. This latter total reflects the count of people on over ITO square miles of territory around the original London"
 The World Almanac, whose editors seem perpetually aware that there is a lively interest in the respective mass greatness of New York and London, has a neat table regarding the metropolitan district of New York" This district is one of mental origin entirely, including the follow ing:
 New York City-five boroughs.
 New York state section-West- chester, Rockland, and Nassau counties, and two townships in Sui folk county.
 New Jersey section-Bergen, Hud- son, Essex, Union, Passaic. Morris, Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth counties.
 Connecticut section-Greenwich Stamford, Darien, Norwalk and Canaan "townships' in Fairfield county.
 All of which yield a grand total of 3,767 square miles and population of 9,472,5OO people.
 There, Let London try to beat that!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

The collegiate mustache is like the easy pawn -plan-just a little down and a close shave elsewhere to make a show.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

But the aetualities are not so overwhelming. The area of New York City does not include New ter sey and Connecticut. It only includes the five boroughs legally part of it, and these have an area of only 30S square miles-nearly 309 And the population is only 5,620, 0,04S-or 1t was that the last time the noses were counted.
 Whether New York or London is the greater in population depends solely on how one figures the sta tistics applying to the two cities. If New York had metropoli- tan district such as 1t has on paper it would surpass Greater London" by 100000 people. But New York has no jurisdiction over parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, so it still has race on it's hands. The Greater London" of the Metropolitan and City Police at least Is reality al- though when most people refer to London they only mean the London over which the county council has Jurisdiction.
 And let it be added that when most people refer to New York" they don't think of Brooklyn-a city of vast size that doesn't feel comfort able over having lost it's identity by becoming merely a borough.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

An old-timer is one who can re- member when wealth wasn't every thing and any poor boy who made good was Professor"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

Correct this sentence: 'It isn't fear of public opinion that makes me dress this way" said the man. T just feel more comfortable in a coat" Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndi- cate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-19

It's good thing Edison found tho smartest boy. No other kind could survive the spotlight.