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New Britain herald., 1929-09-14
Social

In some prisons the inmates are taught 10 grow potatoes and to dig gardens.
 II is too early to say whether this will act as deterrent to crime.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14

SUBSCRIPTION RATES 100 a Year
 s2.00 Three Months
 75c. a Month
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14
Philosophy

A famous philosopher says he cal, think better if there are people whispering in the room.
 A triumph of mind over matter
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14

AmeriCanism. Scornins the humble who try to scrape acquaintance with you; wondering why you are snub- bed when you try 10 sCrape ac- uuaintance with the high.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14
Sports

In considering the relative times taken by the Bremen and the Mauretania to cross the Atlantic lt should be borne in mind that the Nauretania is practically an ocean creYheard.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14

Words mean little. Once the groom endowed his bride with all his worldly goods and she got noth- ing: now he doesn't endow her and she gets it all.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14

Copyright 1929, Publish
 Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1929-09-14

Montreal's reputation for hospital ity is losing it's lustre in the eye of
 tourists from the United States who
 are beginning to claim that residents and business men of that fair city
 are going in strongly for profiteer-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-31

feet gas holder-one
of the largest in the
worlds being built
in St. Louis. Lines,
operating equipment
and service will be
extended and i'm
proved throughout
all properties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-31

Earnings OF uI6 Oyo-
tenn have shown re-
markable increases,
particularly the net
income after all
charges have been
deducted. The earn
ings statements tor
the past five years
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
DEAF MRS. BEEcKMAN:

1..When serving coffee and
cake in the evening. what silver
do yoi1 use, and how il it placed?
2. How is coffee cake removed
from the main plate, with the
fingers or cake-knife?
3. When cream drips from the
pitcher, is It customary to en-
deaver to protect the hostesses'
cloth, and how?
4. After helping yourself to
cake. how is the knife placed on
the main cake plate before pass
ing to another guest?
5. What type tablecloth and
napkins are used for evening re-
freshments? Must the cloth be
3 white?
8. How should have helped
myself TO. olives when I was
handed a dish Of olives and no
silver accompanied itg
Z. When an individual custard
cup is placed on the table. is IT
necessary to put 1t on a small
plate? MRS. A. C. e.
When the hosress serves the
coffee she places the spoon on
the saucer before she hands the
cup and saucer to the guest.
2. With the cake-kn
8. If you have an unused piece
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
ON CHOOSING
GLASSW ARE

In selecting glassware for the
new home the bride who wants to
brighten her dining room with
tinted table glass should remem-
her that not all shades are suit
able for year.round use.
II she intends to have only one
set of glass, it is wfsest to eschew
the enhancing darker shades of
ruby. blue, and amethyst. advises
the June American Home. The
fact that at least twice as much
stemwear Of these colors sells in
winter as in summer indicates
that there is a certain seasonal
feeling about them. Also, when
seen continually, these darker
tones are lfsely TO tire the eyes.
Green and amber are the safest
shades to choose for the first set
of glassware, ais these are colors
suitable for all months.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23


to spend two weeks at the gayest
of gay summer resort hotels So
that she can dance and play cards
all day and until the wee small
hours. Late hours and excitement
are not what Virginia needs but
outdoor life. active exercise. and
early bedtime. Get away for
awhile from night clubs and white
lights. Let sunshine, fresh air
and the deep sleep that comes
after a day In the open bring You
vibrant health and vitality.
The seashore, mountains. 4
farm nesting among the hills,
even an outlying suburb may
meet your vacation needs per-
fectly, provided the drainage is
good. the water supply pure. the
food clean and we'll cooked, In.
cluding an abundance OF milk,
fresh vegetables and fruit daily.
Women used to flock to beauty
parlors at the end Of summer
seeking to repair the damage to
hair. complexion and general an.
pearance wrought by sun, wind.
hard water and unwise eating.
But the vacationist OF 1929 decides
instead on campaign of prepar.
edness.
She knows that a permanent
wave in late May win keep her
hair lovely all summer despite
damp sea air and daily swifns, pro-
vided she washes said wafer from
her hair and scalp Immediately
after each dip. II she ii to be
FAR from beauty parlors all sea.
son. and cannot set her own wave,
she may decide on a twisted"
permanent, which waves the
hair and does not require setting.
This is not quite as pretty as the
fiat wave. but Is q summertime
n1akeshift.
She washes her hair Thoroughly
each week in soft cfstern or clean
lake water, hot or cold. rinsing 1t
thoroughly and drying it In the
sun. She carries with her on her
vacation a, manicure set. gem
erous supply Of her favorite nour-
ishing cold cream and toilet soap,
borax. to soften hard water--andI
she uses thenli
1f she wishes to avoid sunburY.
yet wishes the tanned effect. she
rubs into her skin an oil, lotion
and a powder all three to be used
together which can be obtained
at almost all beauty shops, to
produce an artificial coat OF tan.
This makeup does not rub off on
the clothing and it prevents sum
burn.
The average woman, however,
will doubtless prefer to rub a little
cocoanut oil or cold cream into
her skin as freckles, tan and sun
burn preventive and will In addi-
tion dodge freckIes and eye strain
by wearing a broad -brimmed hat
: In strong sunlight.
Bathe daily during your vaca-
tion--a tub. shower or sponge-off
should serve equally well.
Carry an. extra wrap that will
Withstand hard wear and weather
and also strong. comfortable shoes
for hiking.
" Beauty Is built on health--there
is no other lasting foundation for
your Ioveliness. Make your vaca-
ton count for beauty, health, and
the wonderful sense of well.being
that accompanies health of mind
and body.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
SmartIu NeU Cotton FrOcks
Phblshed by Special with Coed Housekeeping

For many years now we have
turned our fashion noses high
in the air at mention Of cotton
materials. except to be worn in
the pursuit OF the kitchen or in
the pursuit OF household duties.
Now Cotton has rushed to the
fore as the fashionable exponent
Of the mode Of the moment for
sports wear ana general outdoor
wear.
The one-plece sleeveless tennis
frocks are adorable, whether
fashioned Of pique either in white
or colers. or in the figured ma,
terials 50 popular. Plain colored
frocks with a printed cotton
jacket are almost indispensable to
the the summer wardrobe.
For morning wear either at
country or seaside, the printed
cotton frock holds supreme. At
the left is q cotton voile in black
and white with q plque collar
and exceedingly smart lines.
At right Is q sleeveless dress
in ed and white calico, with
pipings of Turkey red linen.
The cotton frock Is as smartly
tailored as its more pretentious
silk sisters. and equally as chic.
Seeing both sides Of the ques-
tiOn, the question being q ducky
little crepe silk jacket which can
be worn on both sides. Collarless
and trimningless, this jacket can
be had in combinations of royal
and chartreise, brown mad yell
low, and black and white.
Under the shade Of the old ap-
pie tree sounds very enticing, but
not nearly so much as black
chiffon evening frock imprinted
with apple blossoms. The Two
square decollete in back, a shirred
waistline and pink streamers en-
hance the fresh charm OF this
gown.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23

Probably every woman has her
moments OF day dreaming about
her ideal vacation. Rut as the
humorist puts It, Half a loaf Is
better than no vacation" Al
though you may not visit the
South Seas this summer, or watch
the world go by from the Bois
de Boulogne, yet you should and
can manage a holiday, which,
however inexpensive, will send
you back to your job rested, and
healthier and lovlier than when
you went away.
Do not, / beg OF you, sacrifice
your vacation needlessly like one
hard worker / know 0f-I shall
call her Clairewho has decided
to stay at hone and work all
summer without a holiday. in
order to buy a fur coat next win
ter. Foolish, tired Claire, who
needs and should have her vaca-
tion and good time! Much good
the extravagant fur coat will dos
her if her nerves are Jangling, her
face drawn and haggard! A bright
eyed. refreshed Claire in a less
expensive cloth coat would look
20 much prettier and more charm.
ingl
Virginia, equally foolish. plsns
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
NJ MARIE PAuLErTE

No wonder! It's so becoming,
flattering and practical. It's q
style that can be worn for after
noon or street. That's why the
model sketched attracts so much
attention. for the busy woman Of
today hasn't always time to
change her attire for luncheon or
bridge, for there Is usually q
shopping trip or marketing to be
The style No. sG71 I'm offering
Is especially chic with simple
bodice, with the scarf caught at
center-front with orn a m mt a
buckle, with one end falling nom
chalantly over shoulder. The
attached skirt Is plain at back,
with a hip yoke tapering to left
hip at front, with flaring inset
at left side, which provides all
the fulness one needs. and still
retains its slim silhouette.
1t Ii fashioned OF Lelong blue
faille silk crepe, with matching
blue and crystal stones In buckle.
1t will take only 81 yards Of 80.
inch material to copy it exactly in
the medium size. It Is 6btainable
in sizes 16. is, 20 years, 36, 50,
20 and ~ inches bust.
It's easily made too! Think Of
the remarkable saving by making
it, and how distinctly individual
You win look:
Il is equally AZ smart made Of
printed silk crepe. You'll like it.
immensely in red and white with
the scarf OF matching red crepe.
It's so sportive for immediate
wear and can be worn all sum
mer long. 81
Chiffon, georgette crepe, crepe
de chine. crepe satin, printed
dimity, handkerchief linen and
printed rayon voiIe other inter-
esting fabrics.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
ADVICE FOR
LOYELORN
YOUTH
BY Beatrice Fairfax

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I have never come to you for
advice before. but it Is very sci.
dom that / miss one Of your
articles.
/ am q girl Of i6, deeply IN
love with a man Of %. / love
him with ali my heart, and / am
sure can never love anyone
else as much as / do him. Now
the question I am wondering
about is whether he loves me.
Last May we met one night
and he asked me whether, II I
were old enough, I'd marry him.
DO you think he meant It? Since.
then. he has often asked me II
I loved him. My folks think well
Of this man, but they do not
know Of our love. DO you think
it is wrong. not to tell them?
Do you think am old enough
to have him cali at my home.
or shall we keep it q secret q
while longer?
Do you think the difference in
our ages matters?
Do you think am foolish to
let him kiss me and pet? He -
that kind.
thank you. TOOTSIE.
Take your mother into your
confidence, Tootsie. Both you
and she win be happier If you do.
I am glad she likes the young
man who loves you.
The difference in your ages Ii
not too great for q happy mar
riage, but you are rather young
to be thinking seriously about
such an important step. II 7
were you, I would wait about two
years before becoming engaged.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
Mrs. Beeckman AdUises:

vice. Lace Is especially lovely,
and so are the new soft linen
cloths, the handkerchief linens.
A soft yellow cloth catches the
light of candles charmingly. 1t is
not necessary to have white
cloths.
6. In this case we must use our
fingers. Ear hostesses should
really place olive spoons, the ones
with the few small openings in
them.
Z. Yes. there should be q plate
under dishes Of this kind. This Is
always the best kind Of service.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
USEFUL HINTS.
FOR HOUSE
KEEPERS

Petrol, though useful for clean
ing garments; should never be
used in or near a room where
there is any sort OF fire or flame.
Unless under responsible guidance.
only grown-ups should use 1t and.
II stored, It Is best stored away
from house.
"A drawer that sticks Is an an.
noyance. Rub the sides with
soap or wax and the difficulty
will be overcome.
Grained wood should be washed
with cold tea.
Unvarnished furniture can be
polished with beeswax and turpen-
tine.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
This Day IN Our History

The Porto Rican BILL which made Porto Rico
citizens the United States passed By the House Of Repre-
senatves May 90 1916 after long debate the subject
The bill also granted them sefgcyernment in part
The Washington times., 1929-05-23

Of silver, the drop may be caught
with this; or. II your cup has not
been used. catch the drop on the
rim Of your cup.
I. In the position on the plate
that most insures its safety; when
one or two pieces have been taken
from the plate, sometimes the
knife In order to prevent its fall
ing from the plate. must be put
under. or partly under. the next
piece Of cake that is to be taken
from the plate.
5. Some informal kind OF cloth
Ii appropriate for this kind Of SER
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
BY MARIA JERITZA
ADVENTURES
OF RITZY
ROSALIE

Aside from the fact that q per-
fectly glorious spring day Is
enough to make anyone sing, per.
haps Rosaiie's Joy IS due to the
possession Of a new belt and
bracelet set. Jointed plaques Of
black onyx dotted gold form her
new belt and bracelet which are
The Washington times., 1929-05-23

Write for ! pattern Of to.
days style writing very
clearly and b sure fO state
number and size OF pattern.
Send coupon with Is cents
(stalnps OF coinl 10 Washing.
ton Times Fashion Bureau,
25S Fifth Ave-, New York
city. Enclose Is cents ad.
ditiOnal If yOu wish . copy
sOf our latest book Of Fifth
Avenue Fashions
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
DR.. BiscIl's Daily Health Hint

IN buying toys for children tendency young
children put everything the mouth and that older
b educated with Too complicated toys bore children Ex
nensve do not necessarily increase pleasure
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
What Do You KnolC?
ANSWERS 10 TODAY'S TEST
For Questions, Sc Editorial p.

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Elizabeth Browning s. Alloy usually consisting Of tin and lead
Beethoven, Thomas Jefferson. TO- Bird III Ireland 12 Iowa
-. Wisconsin. IL Canada Is. New York.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23

Il IS 3 known fact that when
ones system gets rundown, .
they haven't the resistance to
ward off diseases. Loss Of sppc-
tite is only 4 symptom. General
weakness pervades the entire
body. There IS no desire tOwork
Or play.
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
YOUR BEAUTY
Noted Authority Advises
On Problems of Beauty
By Maria Jeritza

Prima the Metropolitan Opera Of the
Most Beautiful w Of the Day
n0 realize it is time to plan that welearned holi-
day of yoursi
Fortunately there as many types of vacation
Is Of women each Of should be able to choose out
ing that will prove beneficial health and beauty well
delightfully."- enjoyable and will not unduly pull at the
Y,11rc rtrin
The Washington times., 1929-05-23
Queer Doings

The Church Of ST. Laurent
Blangy: In France, is built en-.
a5tirely Of reinforced concrete, even
the spire.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
WANTS CITY WAR ROLL
 AT MEMORIAL PLAZA
Councilman Scheuy Recom- mends Change in
 New Plan

Naming Charles F. smith, chair man Of the board of directors Of I.anders, l'rdry X Clarll's as one ot the best friends New Britain's sorv- 1 icemcu have had and commcndins the plan he has prepared for a West Main street approach to tine World War memorial, Councilman William $. Scheuy of the first ward today urged that q complete honor roll ot Che men and women who went into the service from New Britain, be q rart of the pla2a to be constructed.
 Councilman Scheuy had addressed letters to Chairman William F. Man gan of the park board, and to Mir. smith, explaining his request His letter to Judge Mangan reads;
 My Dear Sir:
 May l suggest to you. as chair man of the board of park commis- sioners. that consideration hc given for an honor roll including the
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New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Adjournment PrOba blc

Washington, Nov. 20 (P)-Probable adjournment of the special session of congress Saturday, today beck Oncd onward a senate WCaricd by it's prolonged contention over the tariff bill.
 Although the group Of neviy elected administration republicans combined as the young guard" 10 defeat adjournment of the cNtraor- Ginary session last week, enough votes seemed assured today to give the senators a weeks rest before pIunging into the regular session December .. Because of the funeral of Secretary Good of the war depart ment the senate today set 1 D. III. as the hour Of meeting today.
 The introduction. of an adjourn nent resolution today constantly threatened an interruption 10 the tariff debate. The young guard" claiming the support of President Hoover, is prepared again to oppose it, but this time indications were that It had not the necessary strength.
 Wool Schedule Today
 Debate today embraced the i.n- portant wool schedule. The finance
 Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20

plane hit. she said picked himself mp. and ran across lhe street into the building.
 One wing Of he snip broke loose as it crashed on the roof and drop ped into the street.
 The airplanc was oycr Central Park, flying at a rather low altitude. Mrs. Marx said, when she first TO- ticed it was in difficulty. It head ed west and. in a few seconds. crashed on the roof of the Y. NJ. (. A. buiIdinE
 Persons who saw the airplanc fall, said its motor began to sputtcr and miss while il was over Central park. A few seconds later it went into a nose dive, The ship was an open monoplanc, painted yellow. One Of the eye witnesses. Mrs. Charles Marx, is the wife of an or
 iicial of radio station WMCA. Shc telephoned her husband. and tn,
 station covered" the crash, on the
 air few minutes later.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
MAN STRUCK BY AUTO IN BERLIN SUCCUMBS
Stanley Raducha, 10, 157 Broad Street, Dies of
 Injuries

stanley Raducha. aged 4o. of 157 Broad street, died late yesterday afternoon at the New Britain Gen cral hospital from injuries sustain cd last Saturday night when he was struck by on automobile on the Pennington road. Berlin. Death was due 10 q fractured skull, d com pound fracture of the right leg and internal injuries.
 on Saturday aftcrnOou RaduCha with two children went 10 visit friends in Berlin and after spending the day there he started to go to the bus line which was d short dis tance away. When they reached the intersection of Pennington avenue and Lower Lane they saw the bus approaching. The children ran across the road to the bus station, and as the father stepped in the road a car driven by Theodore An decn of Higganum struck him and he fell to the pavement uncon- sciouS. A motorist took him to the hospital.
 Mr. Raducha was born in Poland and came 10 this country about 2o years ago. He was employed at fac tories since coming here.
 Surviving him are his wife. Mrs. MiChalena Raducha; seven children, Helen, Stanley, Edward, Hedwig, Marion, Florence and Irene Ra- ducha; brother, stephen Raducha, of this city. and three sisters, Mrs. |ojcicch Goiemba, Stephania and Emily RaduCha Of Poland.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day at a time to bo announced later.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
TORRINGT0N PRIEST
 TO BE CURATE HERB
Rev. John T. COnnOr As. signed to St. Mary's
 Church

Rev John T. Connor, curate at St Francis church in Torrington, had been assigned as curate to St. Mary's church in this city to succeed Rev. Walter A. McCrann who, in turn, has been appointed pastor of thd Holy Angels church in South Meri, den. Father Connor is native of Rainbow, and received his early edt ucation there. He prepared for thi priesthood at St. ThomasN SeminarI in Hartford and was graduated i'd the class of 1917.
 He studied theology and philos, ophy at St Bernard's Seminary i1 Rochester, N. Y, and returned Id St. Thomas seminary in Hartford, ai prefect of discipline during ths term of 1922-23. l. He was ordained to the priest, hood in May, 1923. at St. Joseph,i Cathedral in Hartford by Bishod John s. Milan.
 He was first assigned as chaplain at St. Francis hospital in Hartford, where he remained for little mor( than two years He was then transl fcrred to t4e Torrington church., where he has remained ever since. /,
 He was a classmato of Rev. Jo, seph Rewinkle, pastor Of St. Peter'y church in this city, and was ordainl cd with him in Hartford. '.
 Father connor will assume hit duties in this city this week.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
QUAKE SHAKES SHIP
 GAO MILES AT SEA
Olympic Captain Thought Craft Hit Submerged
 Wreck

New York, Nov. 70 LT - The earthquake which was felt along the coast from New York to Halifax Monday also shook the liner Olym- pie, $40 miles out at sea, from stem to stern, her commander reported today on arrival here from South ampton and CherbourG.
 It provided an alarming -eNpcri- cnCc for the officers Of the Olympic, for they did not know what had hap pened. They were afraid she had hit a submerged wreck and perhaps damaged her hull.
 The following description was en- tered in the ships log.
 At S50 D. m., on November 18th, when in latitude 42.12 north and longitude 56.5G west, steering 26l degrees, speed 20 knots, calm sea, light airs with overcast, dark,
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New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Boy Rifles Automobile
 Parked at Elks' Club

A l. year old boy living on Brown street had a magnifying glass, a fiaShhght and an automobile clock m his pockets when Officer John Griffcn and William !. Mccarthy sighted him crossing Main street from Lafayette street about o'clock this morning. They took him out Of a doorway sn Clark's block and Cn questioning him, learned that he had taken the articles out of an automobile behind the Elks' club on Washington street.
 Sergeant NJ. J. Flynn detailed Off Ccr Mccarthy to take the boy to Washington street to point out the car but it could not be located. The boy was turned over to the juvenile probation department today.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
ASSAULTS GIRL AFTER DEMANDING CIGARETTE
Man Who Attacks Girl on Main Street Sent
 10 Jail

Demanding cigarette from Helen Tysto of 19S McClintocll street on Main street abou, 7:3O o'clock last night William Frazer, 35. of 35 Chestnut street chased her and struck her in the face without provocation, the girl said in police court today. Max Horn. in front of whose store at 390 Main street the attack was made, testified that he witnessed the assault.
 Frazer had nothing to say and Judge TraCeski sentenced him to jail for so days, besides revoking previous probation. According to the court records, he owes S13.41 on previous fines, which must be paid or worked out in jail.
 Miss Tysto, who is about Y, testi- fled that she had never seen Frazer until he approached her last night. She told him to "gct away when he demanded cigarette, but he fol- lowed her and struck her.
 Horn testified that he was about to close his store when the girl came Ill., screaming ana begging nun 10 call policeman. Frazer was direct ly behind her and before Horn could learn anything about the af- fair, the girl had been struck.
 Officer F.. NJ. Kicly testified that he was walking along Main street and saw a crowd around the girl, who was crying. She accused Frazer and the officer arrested him.
 Frazer, who is married, has long police court record having been ar rested a number of times this year for oflcnseS growing out of drunk cnncsS. Last night, however, lie was not intoxicated, according to the police. although he showed signs of having been drinking.