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New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
VOTING MACHINES

For the first time in history New York City yesterday utilized voting machines. The metropolis has been very conservative regarding the use of the machines, there having been strong suspicion that they inter- fered with party regularity and per haps also that it is more difficult to control wards where there are ma chimes than when pencil and paper are used. Experience elsewhere has been that the machines tend to solidify party voting. especially in the case of voters who are in hur- " and, failing 10 study the tcchn- calities Of voting with machines, are confronted with the contrivance and while beluddied decide 10 pull ono lever only and be done with it..
 Tn. situation in New York was one where d large amount Of split voting was antic. pated. and no ticket escaped this popular desire to choose officials according 10 their records rather than according to their party label. IL is probable that there would have been even more split yoiiae had it not been for the use of the ma chimes for the first tina
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
THE, BEOOKHART MONOLOG

Senator Broohhart or Iowa cvi- dently has made something Of dis covAry. He hgs told the Senate that the prohibition law is for th. his men ts well as for the small fellows: for ihe senators and representative. as well as for the conlnon people. With all the eloquance Of a loud speaker ne has let it be known that it is time that something were done to keep liquor from the people who ought 10 set an example Of dry righteousness. instead of permitting their conscience to be an un un@orthy guide II was a great speech. but probaly On. devoid Of practical re- suits
 MT Brookhart merely put on | good show; hs acrid ejaCulations made good reading for those who csree With him, they were interest irs entertainment for those who disagree with him. snd ,hav won't bother the others.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

Great Britain continues facing a rumber O. unsolved domestic prob lems of the first magnitude, yet the Conservative party, out Of power and ticking for something 10 argue about has given an indication it in- tends 10 throw stones at the Labor government for giving in to Mos COW" on the question Of the agree mcnt between the two governments.
 The issue was whether the ap- pointment Of snba sSadors should prccede q pledge by Russia to ab- stain from propaganda or should follow such pledge. Russia was for the former while Britain was for the latter. MT Henderson of the for cisn office, possibly in order to facilitate action and avoid unneces- sary diplomacy, agreed 10 the former method. Which mean. amba ssad OTIS will be exchanged and then there will be a discussion about the propa- gsnda.
 It must be remembered that recog- milton of Russia. with such trade benefits as might follow, va. one Of
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Nov. s.-Forecast st for Southern New Eneland: Fair tonight and Thursday; colder Thurs day.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair in south and light rain changing to snow furries and colder in north portion. Thursday fair and colder; fresh southwest shifting to northwest winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight; Thursday fair and slightly colder.
 Conditions: A disturbance from Manitoba moved eastward over the upper Lake region during the past A hours and ovcrlies Ontario and Quebec this morning. It is produc- ing snows from White River. Canada, eastward to the St. Law renee Valley Light to heavy and killing frosts occurred over large areas of the states in the lower Appalachian regions.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
 'TpmDera tureS yeStarday.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
TURNING THF COMPLIMENT

]. H, Thomas, lord privy seal, in charge o' tho employment prob lem in Great Britain, had q few questions 0 answer iA the House Of parramen and one Of lher had 10 do with Canada's importation of 90 per cent Of it's iron products from the United States
 His explanation was. interesting After sivins the figures he said: "1 do not think that this can be at tributed 10 any material extent 10 in foror laoor conditions in tho United States"
 Does the gentleman wish to claim that the high standard of labor in the American iron and steel industry is inferior, even to slight extent to
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

Q. Which is the "port'' side o a ship?
 A. To the lcft when facing the bow.
 Q. Who was the first wife ot Jack Dempsey"
 A. Maxine Wayne Cor Gatcs) 6 former vaudeville actress. They were married at Farmingtop. Utah Octobr g, 1916, and divorced ir Utah about three years later.
 Q. What is the address of the Philatelc Agency Of the United States post office
 A. L. S. Philatelic Agency. Post Office Department, Washington D. C.
 O. What is the meaning of the name Gertrude"
 A. Spear-maiden" (Teutonic).
 e. What cities of the United States have populations of one mil lion or over?
 A. New York: Chicago; Philadel- phia: Detroit; Cleveland. and Los Angeles.
 Q. If man entered the United States 92 years ago and has lived in this country continuously and un- molested since his entry, is he still subject 10 deportation"
 A. No.
 e. Where in the Bible is the quotation Cast thy bread upon the waters for thou shalt find it after many days?
 A Ecclesiastes 11:l
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
CRITICISING PRIVATE CITIZENS

There are various brands 0. cl1ea 2 politics, ard one brand is when a senator arises 10 denounce 8 private individual identified with an oppoA ing party and merely because of the
 latter fast.
 Such an attack was that Of Sena : ! tor Robinson of Indiana recently
 RasEob, charging the Democrat with having advised stock market specu- ! lation. Everyone with sense know. : that Senator Robinson would not ! have made the attack had Mir Raskob been identified with the Re publican party In fact, had Senator Robinson teen so disposed he could have found several hundred. at least. Of prominent Republicans who had
 advised, directly or indirect. par ticipaton in stock market invest mcnts." But merely because Mr.
 Raskob had been chairman of the Democratic national committee he appeared 10 be shining mark.
 Mr. Easkob's Identification with
 finance could have been sscertained
 by Senator Robinson Nirh a little
 effort. It was not until >ir. Raskob
 made reply. however. that Senator
 Robinson became fully inform ed.
 Far from being plungcr in the
 st ock market the records ahow he
 has been mere investor Of the
 type which buys stock. outright and
 holds them, selling only when con-
 diHons warranted. The most
 devastating part tt the Easkob de-
 fense was Statement he made in print month ago, which was q. fol- lows: security prices have so far
 outrun demonstrated values. earnin
 power and dividend return. that a material readiustment is necessary
 before they will aSaiR be attractive
 to the prudent investors" Which
 does not sound as i. it came from wild optimist and plunser. Senators should not attack private citizens
 merely because they belong to an- other party In other words, the Senate of the United States should be too busy 10 indulge in peanut politics.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
RAILROAD SUBSIDIARIES

If H railroad is enjoned by the Clayton antitrust law from obtain ing a controlling interest in another railroad property, or is enjoned by I the policies of the Interstate Con- merce commission from taking such action without express permission, can it achieve approximately the I same results by forming an "inde- pendent company owned by its ' own stockholders That question courts
 The Pennroad Corporation. the | most powerful of this type Of suhsi diary corporations, i. officered by executives Of the Pennsylva nia railroad. Which formed it. Stock was offered to stockholders of the Penn sylNania. The Pennroad Corporation virtually is a part Of the Pennsyl- vania railroad. although technically the two are separate.
 The Pennroad Corporation. since it's formation about a year ago, has been busying itself in buying up properties that the Pennsyiyania railroad desired but which it could not obtain without the permission Of the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion. Having the, Pennroad Corpora ton buy the properties avoids get ting the permission Of the ]. C. C.. and gets quick results. Its deals us- ualIy have been plished in secret.
 All of which is being done before the courts have had a chance to weigh the merit. Of the plan. It Is possible that some Of the other railroads which lack such subsidi- aries and which are relying upon permission from the Interstate Com. merce Commission before getting control of minor lines will be forced to throw 8 case involving the de- velopment or such subs sdiaries into the courts.
 If the formation Of the Pennroad subsidiary is legal and in conformity with the law, then every railroad in the country can circumvent the con- trol Of the Interstate Commerce Commission by forming similar sub salaries. The I. C. c. would then be merely , tinkling bellNe1her with out any sheep to follow or pay at tention or respects.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
25 Fears Ago Today

Bernard r. Gaffnoy defeated Judge George W. Klett by e70 votes for the office Of judge Of probate n vest erdays election. Mr. Caffney was one Of the few dem ocrats to be returned a winner.
 The r. NJ. C. A. is conducting a membership drive. Secretary r. D. Fasg hopes to bring the member ship Of the local association to the 1000 mark.
 Both the republicans and the dem ocrats marched around the city last evening. The c. o. P. cele- brated Eoosevelts election while the Jeffersonians marched in honor Of Gaffney's election to the judge of probate office.
 Four quarts of Haynes whiskeN may be obtained in the local sa. looms for s3a0.
 One of the amusing sights on Main street this noon was create,l by James Farrell who wheeled Will liam C. Hart down the street in a barrow. Mir. Farrell bet on Parker and was forced 10 give Mir. Hart d ride os result Of his candidate s defeat.
 A large number Of local manu- lecturers will attend the National Hardware associations convention in Atlantic City next week.
 George Lewis is the first person 10 kill a fox this season and re- ceive bounty of sl from the town Alr. Lewis killed a silver gray foG on Shuttle Meadow mountain yes terday.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
STATES INDUSTRY . CONFERENCE TOPIC
Connecticut Council Meets in Boston November 2t and p

Boston. Nov. 6-The development
 of the aviation industry in Connec- ticut. and the industrial develop ment of the state will be the chief subjects for discussion at the Con- necticut conference to be held m connection with the fifth New Eng land conference. in Boston, NoE
 o1-ac. under auspices of the New England council
 To this Connecticut gathering. which will take the form of din- her meeting Thursday evening of the conference. will come represen- tatives of practically every phase of economic activity in the state. to discuss these problems, to formu- late plans for coordinated action m dealing with them. and for main taining and promoting still further the development of Connecticut S agriculture, industry and recreation . will attend the meeting, and will
 participate in the discussion.
 The program of the Connecticut
 meeting will be arranged and con ducted by the Connecticut division of the New England council. ani will be presided over by Henry Trumbull. of Plainville. chairman or the Connecticut council. Other members of the Connecticut council are Stanley H. Bullard of Bridge port. John B. BVrne of Hartford.
 Benjamin Campbell of New Haven, C. L, Campbell Of Hartford. E. Q. Goss of Waterbury, E. Kent Hub
 bard of Hartford. H. C. Knight Of Now Haven, F. D. Layton of Hart-
 ford, Wilson II. Lee of New Haven.
 Willard B. Rogers of Hartford and
 Elijah Rogers of Southington. P.
 l.. Gerety of Derby is state secre- tary.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

| tickets was swept into office; and even the Board of Aldermen. which had been evenly divided. become dominantly Republican. During the campaign New Haven gave indica- | lions or being apathetic; but on elec- ton day the turnout was overwhelm- ing The political workers, of course, were much surprised; the Republi- cans very much pleased.
 The battle Of the college protes- sors in Virginia terminated in 8 10 1 Dem orrat tic victory for J. c. Pol lard The anti Smith Democrats and Republicans, fused for an attempt 10 retain Virginia in the ranks of Re publican states were swampcd. EN en the home district of Bish op Cannon, Jr,, who has tried 10 be 6 determining politician, gave Profes- sor Pollard an amazing majority. The Solid South seems to be return ing 10 it's sol.dity
 Not o be overlooked in the up- sets sets is the election in Spring field Mass The metropolis Of west ern Massachusetts receives a Demo- cratic mayor for the first time since 1912. Dwight R. Winter. Democrat defeated, Carlos R. Ellis, Republican. by ma jority or more than 2,060. Mr. Winter was 2 member of the park board and ran well ahead Of his ticket. Mr Ellis is principal Of the High School CT Commerce and promised 8 most painstakmsly eff ciCnt administration ii elected. It is evident that the electorate thought MT Winters record with the citys parks presa4ed an even superior ad- ministrltion. The victory was credit cd 10 the independent voters
 The question or independent vot- ing receives due emphasis ia nearly all the election summaries, The growth Of in- dependence during elections is undoubted. Right now nobody in Hartford. for instance. can claim the capital city is either q Democratic or Republican city. Hartford gave Al Smith nearly 7.0s0 majority last year: yet it has re-elected the Ee- publican mayor. In Bridgeport 1t was the independents. undoubtedly, who elected tn. Democratic mayor; and the same holds true in Springfield. Tn Boston the three mayoralty can- didates were all Dem ocratic, so that [ certain amount Of independence in voting was necessary. especially in the ease of Republicans. who could either vote for a Demo ocrat or re- main away from the polls In New York City it vas the independents who rolled up the remarkable vote for Mr. Thomas And in Virginia the independents who voted for MT. Hoover last year returned 10 the Dem ocratic candidate for governor for reasons Of their own.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

A pilgrimage to Washington is very much worth while. The fourth annual trip of the kind for foreign born adults in the evening schools of the. city i. about 10 take place, and among the tourists will be included teachers A trip to the seat of the government cannot help being an in eentive for improved citizenship and larger appreciation of what the America government means to ANer- ican citizens.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

The manner in which party lines are broken in votes on tariff sched- ules in the Senate indicates quite 'eonclusively that the Republicans agree on the tariff some of the time, the Democrats also, some Of the time, but nobody any longer seems pure of 1t all of the time.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by ! ritinS 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 ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered, All letters are con nfidentia l.-Editor.
 e. When was the apparatus that enables one who is talking into a telephone to see the person at the other end O. the wire, first demon 
 A. It was demonstrated publicly for the first time on April 7. 1927. Herbert Hoover. then secretary Of commerce, was seated in the office Of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company in Washington and saw and spoke to Walter &, Clifford president Of the American Telephone and Telegraph company who was seated before a similar in- strument in New York city.
 c. Who invented the electric chair for infictins the death pen alty?
 A. II was not an invention be- cause it was known that an electric current would kill as shown by ex- periments upon animals made under the supervision of George F. Fell of Buffalo, N. Y. A New York con- mission consisting of Elbrdge Gerry. A. P. Southwck and Mat thew Hale was appointed 10 in NestiSatc humane ways Of inf1icting the death penalty. In 1888 they suggested the construction of a chair in which the criminal could be placed for elttrocution. Such a chair was devised by E. r. Davis. state electrician Of New York in 1SSS-1SSe
 Q. What is the shortest inde- pendently owned steam railroad in the United States"
 4. The Cassrille and Exeter railway. 1t is 4.o miles long, be- tween Cassville and Exeter, Missouri.
 c. What does poker face mean?
 A. The term refers to the ability Of the person to rcmain expression less in the face of emotional cx- citement. A good poker player does not indicate by the expression Of his face when he has a good or dis appointing hand.
 Q. Has Madge Bella my retired from the screenn
 A. She recently signed con- tract with Universal. and her first appearance under their auspices was Tonight at 12".
 Q. What does the name Glenn mcan?
 A. IL is Scotch. derived from a locality. and means "a glen.
 Q. Who is the oldest regular pitcher in the major baseball lee sues:
 A, Jack Quinn. pitcher Of the Philadelphia Athletics, he was born July 5, 1885.
 Q. How many sorillas are there in the United States?
 A. Four. Bambu. male at Philadelphia Zoo; two are in the hands Of dealers. and Wei" the fourth was brought to the National Geological Park. Washington, D. C.. December 6. 1928 when three years old.
 q. What arc the weights for boxers and the champions in each class?
 A. Flywcisht. 119 pounds. worlds title vacant: bantamweight 11S pounds. worlds title vacant; featherveight, 19G pounds. Bat Rat taljno: lightweight, 1So pounds, Sammy Handell: wclterweight. 141 pounds, Jackie Fields: middlcweight l6O pounds, Mickey Walker; light heavyweight. 175 pounds. vacant, (Tommy Leughran retired); heavy weight. over 115 pounds, vacant, (Gene Tunney. retired).
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN

By re-electing Mayor Walker in New York the Tammany organiza- ton again proved what everyone but the New York Herald-Tribune has suspActed-that in purely local mat ters the organization remains I supreme political arbiter During the Hoover election the organization failed to produce the customary Democratic majority, which caused the loss of the state to the Demo- crats. This seems to have caused un- necessary optimism in the breast Of Mfr. LaGuardia. The Herald Tribune some days ago reported in large type that the Republican was ex- pected to win by 15o,bOo votes, How .iliy prediction forecasts look on the cool gray dawn of the morning after.
 Norman Thomas. as had been anticipated, received the largest vote of any Socialist candidate in the his- tory Of the city. Close to 200. 900 voted for him, it appears, which must be taken as tribute 10 his qualifications az a citizen Of high ideals,
 In Boston the three corncred fight between three ostensiDle Dem ocrat. resulted in the return Of Mr. Curley to City Hall after an absence os some years. MT. Curley's personality is something akin 10 that of Mr. Walker in New York. Both managed to dodge many serious argument by wearing a smile. Incidentally both believe in plenty Of orga niza tion and an army Of efficient workers These things, after all, are more i'm portant than arguments.
 Hartford's stampede to the polls resulted in the reelection Of Mayor Patterson by someuhat larger jority than on a previous occa- son, But the majority figures were not outstandingly large in either case-somethlng less than 1000 yes terday and less than 800 on the nrevious occasion. The Dem ocrats Of Hsrtford-and such Republicans who came to their asslstance-lsnd- cd one major job. that Of city treasurer. This was wor by that sterling former sheriff George Fl. Gsbb. Mir. Gabb has pl.nitude Of friends.
 After having used school teacher. to propagandi2e the pubic. the leaders Of the district schools in Hartford won another victory against school consolidation. The teacher. were thrown into politics to save the district method. Hartford remains unprogressive in educational matters
 Bridgeport showed smart over turn. Edward r. Rockingham, Democrat. becomes mayor after ousting his Eepubican incumbent r. William Behrens Mir. Buckingham 1t i. said, has never been defested q for oTce and began running for thing. % years aso. The public in Bridgeport appears to have remark able confidence in the man; they like his record Of achievements. Mr Bukinghams victory has proved once again that a Democrat can get somewhere in tho state if he hap pens to be the right kind Of Demo crat.
 Mayor Fully in New Haven went before the voters for the first time 'fn his own right. and won hand ,ome victory over Philip Troup. Ir the Republican landslide every nominee Of the party's city and towr
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Spe cial Notice

Don't forget farce comedy and dance at Tabs Hall. given by Lan- ders Girls Club and Universal Club tonight. George Anderson and his Paramount Club orchestra. Ad- mission 50c.-adVt
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Special Notice

Unity rabekah annual bazaar will he held Friday. November Sth in entertainment at \ ?. m. Meeting called at T:So. Members of tho drill team are requested to he present. --advt-
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Butchering a la Itano.

Mrs. Robbins: 'I am going to nave your parents over to my house for dinner, and do you know what l am going to give them ?'' Bobby: "Chopin."
 Mrs. Robbins: What makes you say that?"
 Bobby: well Pa said he heard you butchering it last night"
 -Josephine Lankford. (Copyrisht. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Just q Moment

Waiter: Are you the man who ordered a plate lunch?" Diner: 'I am"
 Waiter: Well. you'll have te wait until we've washed the plate"
 Victor Cooke. |.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Alibi Alice:

She had sped by traffic signal Tn her car and the big policeman stood slowerias over her.
 Didn't yer see that sieno" he believed. What in the name of Sam Hill is the matter with yeu?"
 And she. being a modern young woman replied ever so sweetly: "Oh. officer, I've just had the cay washed and l cant do a thing with it."
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Membsr Aadit BAreab of Circulation

The A. B. c. Is a nstonaI organization which furnishes newspaper and advel- tisers with q strictly honest analysis (. circulation. Our circulation ststlstiCs arc based upon this audit. This iusures pro- lection sKainst fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures ts both national and local advert!Sera.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

The Herald ts on sale daily iu New York at Hotaiins. Newsstand. Time AQuare Gehultz'e Newssands. Entran,x Grand Central. 47ud Street
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06
Member of tho As,eea1ed Pres.

The Associatsd Press Ia e4,IusseIy en titled 10 the uss for republication li all nswS credited to II oG not ntherv-s credited In lhis paper and AIso local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

Talkies aren't true to life. The woman always waits until the man finishes what he has to say.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-06

The representative form of gov crnment makes an interesting study. The trick is 10 discover what it rep rcSents.