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New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
IVI. IIsIsH ELECTION

An election being held in q part of the Irish Free Statc today is uuiquc Through the election. if possible. of Dr. Thomas o'Hi--ius. in the constituency of tho North City ot Dubln. the go, erniucnt is seeking "mandatc" for drastic powers to curb the menace of gun men and the intimida'i ion Of jurors"
 If the government candidates loses in North Dublin it is conceded that a general election will soon be held. What happens in North Dub lin seems 10 b" of nomontous i'm portancc in the politics of the Free State.
 Politics in Ireland must b@ as coIorful as in Chicago. judging from tho afors mentioned quotations Gunner" and "Jury in'imjdation" at least sounds as if thc background is Cook county Illinois,
 The Free Stat" government is faced with considerable Of a prob lem and itself had adopted drastic means 'o meet il. IT it becomes more drastic than at present 1t will be the next thing to dictatorship, Suspects have been arrested with out charges, held awhile and then rel, ascd. In one week 12G persons were thus confined in police bar racks, Of which loo wor" finally re- leased. These arc called "cat and mouse" tactics. They might be a good thing for the police Of Chicago 10 adopt in order 70 instill the fear Of the law into the breasts Of the rum trade which relies on machine guns for it's sustcnanCo.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
BIC FAMILY AGE PASSING

Some body in the Legislature re- marked the other day that Ben a. nm Franklin vas one Of r children. He seemed to imply if there were more families of I, or so children there would be more great men like Franklin.
 A family of r nowadays would stand d good chance Of getting it's picture into the papers as a dis tinctiyc contribution to community life.
 For some reason big families have come 10 be the exception. The family circle has been narrowing. Nowadays the family consisting of eight children is re- earded large; the average is very much smaller than that.
 Perhaps there are few families Of q size comparable with those i'll the old days because Of economic req sons. It would require a man with considcra ble of an income 10 SUD- port 11 children nowadays, especial L. iy if he desired 10 bring them up according 10 modern standards Of life.
 II is said that in New York. where apartment life is developed to its apartment buildings without child
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
25 Fear, Ago To-day

l. IS learned hat Ne" Britaln ls to have two new playhouses. r. $. McMahon. ho recently bought the Opera house, is negotiating with q Hartford firm 10 take il off his kands on a long term lease. And Mr. Beloin plans to convert the Ca sino into an amusement hall. where the popular priced attractions will be given.
 Train. are running haphazardiy on the Highland division west Of New Britain. and both passenger and freight are off schedule. In fact, they have to be Jagged on occa- sion 10 prevent collisions. The situ- alton is laid to the policy Of running trains short ha nded and to the re- cent removal Of the efficient form CT superintendent of the division.
 Wather condition. last evening recalled those on the eve of the great blizzard of 1888. Of which to- day is the anniversary. But today did not live up 10 the promise Oi storm.
 The Opera house has been grant cd license for Sunday concerts. the license committee stating that it is not opposed to these if they are Of the proper ton..
 F.. II. Clark is to take charge Of the C. M Jarvis farm in Berlin again on April ].
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

custom have modified that practice into the military salute. Another idea is that. in the British army during the American Revolution. 1t was customary for interiors to un- cover before superiors and equals in acknowledgement of their pres ence. On account of the clumsy 1 headgear. this custom degenerated into salutins without removing the cap.
 c. Has the Ford Motor Company plant in England or Ireland?
 A. The Ford Motor Company has a large assembly plant in Eng land and is building one in Ireland They are also building in England plant 10 manufacture some parts in order to take advantage of save English duties. c. Who owns the steamship Dresden
 A. It is owned by the North German Lloyd Line of Bremen. Germany.
 c. Who is the German Ambas- sador to he United States and what is his address,
 X. His ENccllcncy Herr Fried rick w. von prittwitz und Gaffron. His address is the German Embassy. l439 Massachusetts Ave. Washing ton. D. C.
 c. How many million dollar prize fights did Tex Eickard pro- mote? Which fight drew the largest gate receipts? A. Tex Rickard promoted only four million dollar fights" They were the Dempsey ey-Carpenticr. the Dempscy-F and the two Demp- scy-Tunney battles. The fight that drew the largest gate receipts was the second Dempsey-Tunney battle. at Chicago. the total receipts being approximately $o,s,s,6oo.
 Q What is tho address of Charles C. Pyle. the promoter Of the transcontincntai foot race"
 A. His address i. 615 North Van Ness avenue. Los Angeles. Calf.
 q. Under what government de- partmcnt IS the prohibition enforce ment unitr
 A. The treasury department.
 .. What is the value Of a silver thre"-ccnt piece dated 1852. proof coinr
 X. It is valued at s to o5 cents.
 .. When and where was the first transportation subway built"
 A. In London. England. in 1863.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
\ DUBIOUS METHOD

Of the eight billion ways to make profit one Of them is 10 be th. owner Of New York apart ment house, buy electricity from the cleo tric company in bulk and at whole sale rates and resell the juice" to tenants at retail ratcs-indeed. at very retaily rates.
 In such case each tenant would possess an electric meter. and what he consumes would be checked up in due form. What the poor tenant pays would not come under the gis Of the Public Sers ice Connis- sion. as he wouldn't be doing hus'- ness with public utility. but only with the landlord. The landlord, Of
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

think Up improvements for the
 parks One oi the hardest problems is to lind lhe money. This isn't eN- actly as il should be, but as Is.
 Improvements every year. though they be curtailed for lack Of the whereWithal. mount up in ten yeats. In few things has the city progressed so satisfactorily and so steadily as III its administration Of the park area. A generation ago the city Was devoid of most ot it's present beau- tlIul parks. what Is now Willow Brook was "acrvag ge;" and the same holds good for what is now Stanley Quarter, Walnut Hill park. our original civic breathing space, has been with us for a long time, but it never looked as inviting as it does today. T. is only necessary 10 remind ourselves that @5 years ago the pool at the top Of the hill instead of being d safe mecca for children in 'h" summer time, Was q trap or death Y feet deep, 10 sot an idea Of the a1yanccmont made.
 City parks though not primarily for chilIrcn y1eld their greatest at traction 70 the young. Of late years they hav- n-cn made additionally attractive tu th. lo>cr of sports and games. resulting in thousands vend- ing their way 10 them to see the various teams tusslc on the greens, ward.
 The ineoetmvnt in rhc parks brings onormous dividends in health and satisfaction. Yet years ago th,r. nerc people in the city Nho SEW litt1r good in setting aside 50 much land" for park purposcs, II is lucky iHIr"4 that what is now Walnut ilill park was not cut up into hutldiuc lots. Had fl not been ror tho estjmabt and tarsiShted crizru who provided tho land. for park purposes that is what would Ua|o happo ned,
 There has been s touch of com inS spring" in the air. The grass be gins to look attractive. The glad some days the good old summer ttrle' '-arr soon here. The parks will enable everyone to enjoy the outdoors to 1he best advantage.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

therein. In some Of these buildings the landlords dislike children be cause they may damage the walls while at play or bother other ten ants. All of which seems to be 3 modern tendency buttreSsed entirely upon high standard of life and the economic tussle to maintain it.
 One finds this tendency every where. Once upon a time the primary consideration of youths was to provide themselves with a home ot their own Today the primary concern seems to be to own an auto mobile first, then enjoy" various riage and a family comes last Meanw hile the girls earn their own living, become adept at il and some N hat independent in their views. and are increasingly particular as 10 the type Of young man they consider as eligible. Marriages are taking place increasingly late in life.
 This tendency is noticed in all walks Of life, among all races. The newcomers 10 the land are the most prolific as to large families: then the second generation is less pro life; and the third. fully American- izcd. is like all the other natives.
 + this tendency continues at it's present late in loo years the nation will ln moro or less al a standstill, the births barely matching th" deaths. But by that time we will haze Il population Of 4oo,ooo, GOO and New York City TO doubt will possess more than tho .n,oon. GOO it has been expecting to possess for many years. We trust the people Of that period V i'll be wise enough 10 solve the many now problems that will arise. problems which We today are happily spared.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

You can get an answer 10 any question oi fact or iniorIIa ton hy writing to the question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. l%c9 New York avenue. Washington p C. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply N"dlcai. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions vii, receive per- sonaI reply. Unsigned requests can- not he answered. An letters are ,onhdential Editor.
 Q. Who was the richest president of the United States"
 A. George Washington was the woalthiost president in proportion to the Nalu" of money and property at inc lime. President Harding was tho NeaIthicst president of recent times.
 q. Where is Monte Christo'
 A. II is q small rocky island. ., l"o feet in altitude. lying about in miles off inc west coast Of Italy, and 2S miles south Of t.Iba. IL has been th" private bunting ground Of 'h" King Of Italy since 1900. II was purchased by him for q retreat.
 c. How much colder is it at the south pole than at the north pole
 A. The lowest temperature at th" north pole is abouc GO degrees below zero. At the south ro,c tho temperature" is frequently GO degrees and :" I. grecs below zero. Tn" south polc is colder than the north pol" because N has considerable elevation above sea level
 Q. When is the dark of the moou"?
 \. "Dark moon" or dark Of the moon' is q popular expression ,o iu1ica'" that portion of inc month whom th" moon is invisible. The expression is applied also to the moon itself when thus obsrur"d From two days before new moon until two days after now moon is the approximate duration Of instability.
 A. Yes.
 't " It' I'' dlII M 1'I NdS IIi' l'nifed Statcts cruiser san Diego sunk"
 A. 1t was sunk by mine. near Fire Island, New York. on July l?. 1918. Six lives were lost
 e. When was Harvard University founded"
 A. In 1856.
 a. Who administers 'h" oath to tn" president Of the United States"
 \, At inc inauguration of q president it is customary for the Chief Justice Of tho United States Supreme Court 10 administer the oath.
 e, Was tho tomato ever con- sid"rcd poisonous"
 A. Formerly it was called love apple" and was commonly con sidored poisonous.
 c. What is the origin Of the military salute?
 A, Several ideas haXc been ai- vanccd about it's origin. It was supposed to have been the practice in Rome, at the time Of Julius Caesar. for interiors to raise tho hand palm outward 10 show that it contained no dagger This was rrecaution against assassination which was common in those days. It has been suggested that time and
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
IANl,. TDRTl >I-pE D|tIU

Lee Bible, husband and father Of two children. throw caution 10 tho winds when he saw au opportunity 10 be tho driver Of the epecd-car Triplex. The mechanic had raced on dirt tracks at county fairs with l'ords and Chevrcic's; the oNucr of the Triplcz, regarding Bible as q natural born driyor' and one "aule to do anything with cars. l.. him tah" the risk of acquiring fame. for tune or death on the Daytcnu Beach ocean speedway.
 Driving all automobile at three miles a minute serves no purpose whatever except 10 gain publicity for the tire makers, engine makers. gasoline producers. lubricant Wanu- lecturers and such like. The scientific value of such exhibitions is nil.
 The risk 10 human life far transconds whatever publicity pos abilities there exists, Along the course 9o,o0o people were scattered. IL is miracle that only a camera man in addition 10 Bible vas killed in the collapse.
 "Neyer again, declared jor H. 0. scgra,c. who drove a car 231 miles an hour the day before. J. NJ. White. owner Of the car that Bible ruined. also is through. We hope these gentlemen keep their word.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

course. could charge a rate that he considers sufficiently high to yield 4u per cent or so protit on the electricity he buys from the originating company.
 It has taken countrylnan stn- ator from up in Franklin county 10 attempt a change in this nefarious business; but the landlords asso- ciation ot the metropolis is strongly opposed to any change; indeed. 1t is all ''het up" over the prospect Of being divested Of a pretty source Of revenue.
 Our sympalhies are not with the landlords
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

morning over the north Atlantic states and showers prevail from the Lake region and upper Ohio valley eastward to the coast. Showers continue also in the southern states from Texas eastward to Georgia.
 Centers of low pressure are near Abilen, Texas. es.12 inches, St. Paul. Minn.. 2s.66 inches Toledo. O.. 29.Gs inches and White River. Canada .9.64 inches The sluggish move. ment of the areas of high pressure continue to produce abnormaliy high temperatures east of the Asssissippi river. but temperatures are some. what lower over the Plains states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled showery weather.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Observations On He Weather

Washington, March 4.--E'orecast for Southern New EngIanl: Occa- S'onal rains tonight and Friday: warmer tonight: colder Friday; fresh south and southeast winds, to westerly by Friday night.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Occasional rain tonight and Friday: warmer in north and east central portions tonight: cooler Friday af- tornoon or night, fresh south and southwest winds, proba bly shifting to northwest Friday.
 Conditions; Pressure is low this
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Most Amazing Guarantee Ever
 Made to Pile Sufferers

secause there ars still theusaads of men ana women nsedlessly suffsribg ths torture and discomfort of Itching. b,seA. ing. burning piles Peterson of Buf{aIs asks every druggist to broadcast his re. markabte offer.
 He says-"TelI svsry one of your GUS. toners that 1t doesn't msks any difssr. ence what they have tried before or what lack or success they have gotten from Any internal or external remedy for piles T want them to rive Psterson's Ojnt. meut fair trial. Tell them they mako this trial at my expense for If tho mi shty healing power of my ointment doem't stop itching and burning and dry up piles quicker and better than they eyer hoped for--thcir money will be returned" Generous bo1--35 cents
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

The New Haven railroad in au- nounctns 1t would plrehase 90 modern coaches. vjli h. able to eliminate somc Of the a0clrut spcri- mems OH the branch line. lncli'n'a)- ly the annoUuccmout cam" after the railroad Was slated 10 obtain ii 0oo. ooo froH the government in back pay for hauling mall
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
IMPROVING THE PARKS

The park commission has awaken cd from it's wintry iethargy and has begun making plans 10 improve inc open spaces. Each year must see be many more provements. in fact, were it not for the fact that funds are rather limited. One Of the eAalest Of mental exercises is to
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
NOiltC Stnrlll.

Actor: "N"'ls got 10 have q storm in th" third act. llaNen't you got something around here to give ihr effect of thunder and lightning and q terrible tempe et ?'
 Stag" Hand: sure, Just tpe me the jauitor. W hat h. thinks of the Prohibition Law.
 Il ntlje Wilton
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
STEPPING, OUT N\NAs
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 According 10 Wnhstor's New Inter national birtIonary; Mama mot h. CT; now usually 4 Chiid's word.
 That kind of mama may still cN- ist in North bnkota. Arizona, and other outposts Of civilization, but otherwise mama is no long"r q childs word. For tn" next edition of Wehstcr's. some suggestions ar. offered:
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

l. appears that tho average value of automobiles in tH" city IS s%f% indicating they arc oll second hand This is certainty considering thai new car becomes 2 used car the day the first owner begins cruising around m Il.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
 | DiliriuTn in Indigo:

 Her nose is red and wet. The lady IS weeping. Is, and has been. and will be Weeping; Weeping and blue and Weeping, And whining and wailinr, And complaining because Her nose is red and wet because She is weeping and blue and weep ing And wailing ald whining and com blaming. And yet the la ly is happy because she is Blue and unhappy and weeping and wailing And whining and complaining be- cause We might dare to suggest that she is happy Because she is blue and complain ing And unhappy and weeping and wailing and whining Because her nose is red And wei.
 Alfred W. kcegan
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 \ Word tO the Wise! Now ] don't want to cause any strife: That's the privilege of husband or wife. But If you are wise, Toull give me a prize, My motto's: Your money or your life,"
 -Nuriel Stryhef There are many men who are 100 wise to rock a row-boat or monkey
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

. of saying; If you know what ] mean
 Bafflel: \ technical word near ius the normal mental state of q policeman. The papers say a writer Of popn- lar fiction has been sent 10 the pclil- tentiary, but don't tell which story it vas.
 \ sucker is one Hho dies posse ss- ed Of dollar he nigh, have spent for cake hc coveted,
 Never quarrel with an inferior. II. can nse nssticr weapons because he has ie1s dignity 10 lose.
 I,indy is the first hero Nhosc ror- shippers long 10 sec down and out.
 "Eicctric heat for the poor. says q headline. Probably story about the electric chair.
 IT it fits too tigh; and resembles q bathing cap and covers one eyr, it is d chic hat. Amcricanism; Shipping the old folks to brother Bill, so your smart friends won't discover ho" common you arc.
 Nature is kind, and in fc" more weeks old dads outtit will be worn thin enough to be a Spring suit.
 And then there's the fapper who thought Master and Man book on the modern marriage relation ship.
 1 That Kansas man who brouGh; suit because he had to stand after paving for theatcr seat shoutl think Of poor Ware. 1 It's pleasant 10 have guests and yet more pleasant to yell. when nec- essary: Say. how long do you in tend 10 monopolize the bathroom ?' [ You are definitely middle-ased T ! you shudder when daughter says one Of the new songs is the cutcs; thing"
 It's fate. One infant is born 10 i be his brothers keeper, and one Is born to think jazz music. A young intellectual is one who has no idea how far the world sticks out vest of the Atlantic seaboard.
 Every genius must a times wish to be sensible fellow instead Of such a darncd fool.
 Correct this sentence. "He may choose his own wife said the sis ters. and Ne won't try 10 influence him.
 Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

If Walter l. Talk. vocalist. be- comes leadyr ot 'Ne Common Coun- ct he may bc ah)c 10 inject more harmony into the rIvic chorus.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Better t'1OIpOsitilM!

Better t'lOINIsiti.,n: Hughes: How are your two brothers getting along" Atwell: "One of them is doing flne raising hogs. but the other is just about getting by in the army Hughes: Proves the proverb, doesn't it."
 Atwell: What pro>erb ?" Hughes: 'The pen is mishtier than the sWord,"
 -C. J. Larson Copyright. 1929 Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
sure i.culrdy!

Maizie No elrl irirnd): l wish could get rii Of John"
 Druggist tovcrlearinG ConNcrsa tion): Pardon me. Miss. hut have you tried our lotionr Ii will talk" any chap of your hafms.'
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
  MA1aaN 10UAL xlOEkk
S.'Nd aii tr.Ouistigtk Atud.- tU otin ~litIp tdN'H cat~ sL il" <tW 0srisain lt.TAhi and .,ms hfau witt tM tnrw as,ist h New tmk

Those Seed Catalogues Again! We never fall for "Sold-hrlci>s,
 now.
 But fairy-tales We don't out gro" Buy flower seeds each year ane" And think they'll look like pic.
 lures uo.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
NrtuD+I Audit Bureau Oi Circulation

NrHID+T HuNII 1uFtHU UI VFT' ufdtfOII fAe A |. it nat(uuai U Eau "a llui. wnieh iul nshes oeNspa pen and ad\r' tisete wftb rTl\ty honeri sua!yrls oi circulation OuI clrCulaucp ststietCs si- as.u UpuD tnls audit 1his insures pto faction ssa'nst fraud in newspaper ds trbuuon tgules to both national snd local ac gertieers
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Ncrrcnary Mama

The descendant of th. gold digger and the gimme girls. This years model is only interested in sets of bracelets. Rolls Eoyces. and s"ttic- mcnts. Little things such as dinner rings and mesh bags are passc.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

Most ohsor' CTS win trust the board Of public works Is able 10 make ma-v public impro, emput contracts with little uloucy,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

Inc Hefad ts ou sale d11, n Ne~ Tors st Hotaiinss Newsstand Tlm"s Square: Schultz. Newsstanda EntTany. Grand Central tcnc Street
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Npmtset ol the As>orIateu pre>s

Iie Associated Piest r. e3cIu>Ikely ct utieo 10 the tui re pubtfat!up U; al aeN. credited to II O. not uthei N'>t credited n tho pap-I and s.so oca ieH- published thers!n,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
Aogra>atin' Mama
 OBSOLETE,
WHEN BLACK Is READ
air Warning.

Fair Warning. -. The poems that I've sent have not adorned THE FUN SHOP yet; so you are hereby warned II might b. we'll for men To remember. now and then. Hell hath no fury like woman scorned.
 Adele
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14
rbRTI.> GII. ON JHI. EI.tOJJ

rrcsid,nt Porfo> Gil Of Mexico secs in tn" attitude Of the Hoover administration toward the present roy eli in Mexico evidences ot friend ship and o-oprrstion; which 's q perfectly natural attitude and prob anly correct. The American pcopl.- ha," quickly grasped the nature of tho revolt. h. declares, and by this time rraiize il is one of a conflict between tho ambitions of the mli- tary leaders in Northern Mexico and inc federal government. According 10 President Gil. there is no other issue whatsoever.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-14

The only prohta ole adreiusnG med uin "a The City Circulation books anc piess room sways opep 10 adsertlse'a