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New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
VI iCHI\ERE AND MEN

Two events, symptomatic Of the times. have attained measure Of prominence in New York. They il- lustrate the constant warfare be- tween machinery and men,
 A brokerage firm, with offices from coast 10 coast, has installed printing machines in place o1 Morse telegraph operators. Each such ma chine requires mechanic in the Of flee, but these receive considerably leSs wages than the type Of highly skilled telegraph operators that were required. t is d tragedy for the men. of course, who see Tn inc instalIa- tion of the new device the first in- roads Of machine teleeraphy in the brokerage business. Such devices have already found their way into commercial teIa graph offices, police stations and newspaper offices. They have come to stay. symboljzing what We regard as progress.
 In New York, too. idle thcatcr musicians plan a parade in order to impress the public with what the sound devices. in theaters have done to a once Wcll-mauned indus try. More than G,Ueg jobless musi- clans are in New York. 1t is said; and the number is being increased daily. Men who only year ago were earning high wages and willing to strike for more have been without jobs for months 4 drummer report cd that ne had applied 10 the street cleaning department for job but had been told that a musician lacks the tcchnic to be a good street sw eeper.
 "Wc cant stop progress" another said
 Maybe It. was right The condition is the same in large cities and small. No trades have been harder hit by machinery the past few years than that of Morse telegraph operators and thaater musicians.
 In this tussle between machines and men the former is winning. But the men it whips are not included among the citizenry with sufficient 1 earning power to buy much ma 1 chinery, or the products of other ma ! chimes. That is why unemployment . does not merely affect those whc happen 10 be out of jobs, but in the long run affects the pocket nerve ot everyone.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
1913.

1913.
 Q. Which president first occupied the White House. A. John Adams Q. What is . square head?" A. That is an American idiom for a Dutch. German or Scandi- navian immigrant. In Great Britain, in the cant of thieves, 1t means an honest man.
 Q. How long does it take to cremate the body of an adult? A. It takes two hours after the body is put into the furnace for cremation. and from 12 to IS hours for the ashes to cool sufficiently to be handled.
 Q. Does prohibition apply to the Philippine Islands?
 A. The national prohibition act does not apply to the Philippine Islands, and the only prohibition in effect there is an old provision which makes it crime to give or sell in- toxicating liquor to Mohammedan Filipinos or Moors. Otherwise the islands are wet.
 Q. How did Davey Lee get a part in Al Jolson's Singing Fool?"
 A. He was discovered by Al Jolson who cast him in the role of Sonny Boy in ''The Singing Fool" which was originally intended for Davey's brother Frankie.
 Q. What is the meaning Of 'Lagnappe?
 A. It is a term used in Louisiana for present given by merchants to customers; a trifle added to the amount of the purchase.
 o. Have moles any eyes?
 A. They have very small eyes In many species they are covered over by a membrane, and investiga- ton of the common American mole shows that the eye itself is much de- generated, and probably has no practical use as an organ of sight.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
25 Fears Ago To-day

Taxpayers have been looking for ward 10 q cessation Of the claims for damages from practical farmers in NcWington and Berlin when the new sewage system is finished, but they have been rudely disillusioned by an announcement made by Will liam II. Caldwell. He says that the city will not he free from such suits for 12 years, as the statutes allow claims to be made for SIX years after the damage and suits may pend six years in the courts.
 High school students took occa- sion to celebrate St. Patrick's day by gaining entrance 10 the building through a window under cover Of darkness. They then took books from the desks in the senior room and put them in the junior room. while junior books were promoted to the senior room. Then they changed the adjustments of various seats so that the students would have difficulty in accommodating themselves to the different attitudes and angles There was much con- fusion this morning, and it took half an hour to straighten things out.
 Thursday at the RussWin Lyceum A gorgeous. massive production of the big scenic comedy drama. "A Hidden Crime" A thrilling drama of true heart interest and comedy. See the rose garden ill bloom, tho
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
NO CHANCE IN LAW ON JACKSON NOTES
RejeCted Bill Would Affect EYi-
 denCe in Murder Cases

Hartford, March .0 (Up)-A bill tentatively drawn in the legislative judiciary committee altering the states laws Of evidence so as 10 permit introduction in the murder trial of Deputy Sheriff Trcnor A Rice Of Willimantic of two notes said to have been left by Mrs. Gertrude 5. Jackson, suicide widow of mur- dered Detective William F.. Jackson probably will not be reported to the general assembly, 1t was believed here today.
 Members Of the committee, who held q hearing on the measure yes terday afternoon, indicated they did not favor such change in the legal structure of the courts.
 The bill did not mention the Jack son case but provided that in mur- der cases. any written confession by C. person other than the accused may be admitted as evidence at the dis cretion of the judge. The bill would make 1t possible for defense counsel 10 appeal to a superior court judge for permission 10 examine such a Tote if in the custody of a public official.
 Two notes said to have been ad- dressed to Rice and his attorney, William A. King, are being with held by officials. King made 8 stir- ring appeal in behalf of the bill.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
Questions dndA1lSwof,s ho,aW aWdshiAqo1
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any 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 marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confidential.-Edit
 Q. How long did it take the Graf Zeppelin to come from Ger many to the United States? A. The dirigible left Friedrichs- hafen, Germany, October II, 1928, and arrived at Lakehurst New Jer- sey, October l5. 1928, after being in the air Ill hours and 3S minutes.
 Q. What is the value of the dia- monds exported annually from South Africa?
 A. In 1927 diamond exports amounted to 4,274,206 carats valued at 12,2S5,095 pounds sterling. c. What are the comparative figures for automobile, railroad, and mine accidents in the United States?
 A. In 1928 there were S0o,0oo auto accidents entailing a loss or life of 27,00O. In 1926 the number of persons injured in steam railway accidents was l30,235 and the num- Der killed was 7,093. In the same year there were G,S96 highway grade crossing accidents in which 2,445 persons were killed. Latest figures show a total of 2.S26 fatalities in coal mines; 14S fatalities in quarries and 371 fatalities in metal mines
 O. What is the oldest hospital in the United States?
 A. The Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia. which was established in 1851.
 Q. What was the extent Of the Byzantine Empire at the height of it's power?
 A. Its Golden Age was during the reign Of Emperor Justnan the Great t527-5G5 A. D. when it reached it's greatest extenA with boundaries as far as Spain. and in- cluding the territories of northern Africa, Asia Minor, Syria, ancient Greece. Egypt, Italy Dalmatia and all the lands included in Turkey be- fore the world war.
 c. What substance is used in pocket cigarette lighters to make the spark?
 l A. A cerum-iron alloy, contain ing 50 per cent or more of cerium. c. Is Fannie Brice Jewess?
 Where was she born? A. She was born in New York | City of Jewish parentage.
 Q. Who was Jack Dempsey's
 first wife?
 A. Jack Dcmpsoy's first wife was | Maxine Wayne Cor Gates). q former
 vaudeville actress. They were mar
 ricd at Pennington. Utah. October :?
 1916, and divorced on February {
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 1929

breaking of the suspension bridge. the opium del of Chinatown, the Golden Gate harbor at San Fran cisco.
 Tine clothing business of c. J. White has been succeeded by that of Dyson X Fitch, doing business in the Y. M. c. A. building. James A, Dyson is a High school graduate and was employed by r. II. Allis for nine years. then was with MT. White. He recently resigned as sec- retary of the Retail Clerks union. Guion Russell Fitch is kentuckian but went to High school here and also worked for the Allis firm and Mr. White.
 Foster, '04. will represent New Britain High in New Haven tomor- TOW when the Inter-Sch plastic Base ball league meets. New Britain may be voted in to replace Water burN
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
Stomach Disorders First Revealed by
 Coated Tongue

Your tongue is nothing moro than the upper end of your stom- ach and intestines. It is the first thing your doctor looks at. It tells at a glance the condition of your digestive system-and physicians say that 90eo of all sickness starts with stomach and bowel trouble.
 A coated tongue is a danger sig nal of those digestive disorders which lead to so many kinds of serious illness. It tells why the least exertion tires you out; why you have pains in the bowels, gas, sour stomach, dizzy spells.
 Coating on the tongue is a sign that you need Tanlac-the medi- cine which has helped thousands who were physical wrecks from stomach and bowel troubles-who had "tried everything" in vain and about given up hope.
 Tanlac contains no mineral drugs; it is made of barks, herbs and roots. Get a bottle from your druggist today. Your money back if it doesn't help you.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

the three motors went dead at the same time.
 Which sounds reasonable, in view of the fact that nobody who was in the plane is alive except the pilot. But it would seem to layman- editor that the weight of 1o persons on a windy day provided consider able for the three motors 10 combat.
 A huge locomotive is not likely to have difficulty in pulling a rcason- ably heavy train; but let it be coupled 10 a train of loaded freight cars a mile and a half long and try 10 pull them up d mountain grade. Then even the huge locomo- tive might fail.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

in the case of an ordinary male factor That is one of the weak nessos Of all laws possessing extra severe penalties. Many a jury has found a man not guilty, even though this reason.
 In Boston a federal judge has siv- en notice that indictments under the Jones laws were not wanted against trivial offenders" This again is a concession. II 1t continues the Jones law will worry nobody but the big boys n the liquor trade.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
INCIDENTAL Mt SIC
By Frank T. Iiarst

"Fortunately." said the general manager, "our lease is up in May.'
 Business, apparently, was going normally on. but second glance disclosed the fact that everybody from the oldest bookkeeper to the newest office boy was silently she'd ding tears. From somewhere near came the most melancholy music. Its the organ of that movie the ater next door, explained the gen. cral manager. ''I' opens every morn- ing at eleven o'clock. Here, stop your crying" and almost roughly he shook the oldest bookkeepcr by the shoulder.
 'I don't understand said his call CT. a buyer from the west. You would if you worked in this office d week. Everybody in this office sees the pictures in busi- ness hours just as plainly as though he were in there next door: sees | 'em in the music the oreanist plays. That's sad, sentimental scene he's playing for now; the husband has come home to a deserted house, the prodigai daughter has fallen ex- hausted in the snow with the child wrapped in shawl, or something like that. We can always tell and it raises the devil with business
 "But the movies aren't always sad. There's d lot of comedy--'
 n nf sputtcred the general manager. "Pathos makes us cry, and love- scene music, like Kiss Me Again, makes me hold my stenographer's hand when she's trying to take dic- ] tation, but comcdy-There! What did l tell you?"
 i The weepy music stopped, and a i frantic gallop succeeded it. wild, 1 breathless succession of sounds which had no beginning and seemed i working to no end.
 Comedy" cried the general man. ager in despair. "A chase picture! ! The comedian is in an autom oblle and is being pursued by a car full of comedy policemen. l know it as well as if I were in there next door. Stop. Stop, l say.'
 But it was 100 late.
 The head bookkeeper, his tears miraculously dried, had vaulted his desk and was pursuing the head of- flee boy for no reason at all. The stenographers were running around in circles, in and out of swinging doors. The word private meant absolutely nothing.
 Its got me" walled the general | manager, knocking over a trash
 basket and joined the mad proces- sion through the office. "I cant
 help 1t while that organ plays
 Movies should be prohibited in the
 business district Thank heaven
 our lease is up in May!"
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
MAINE AND THE |. s.

The argument that the |. s. Secretary Of Agriculture has been having with the State of Maine has reached the point, it appears, where the federal dignitary has requested that Maine return s103,997 to the government for road work. It is the best-or worst-scandal that has broken ill Maine for many years. Maine needs more good roads and is willing to lean upon the aid of the federal government to attain them, this being done on the 5O-50 princi- pie. But the government, when it provides money for road aid, speci- fies a certain quality of road con- talning a certain quantity of good cement to the square yard. Accord- ing to the governments contentious. the road authorities in Maine neglected to use several thousands Of barrels of cement-which was not according to the specifications.
 The state highway department is in a tight place. Governor Gardiner has hinted to the Legislature that the state department may not have S103,997 in the treasury for reim- bursing Uncle Sam. The governor. as we remember il. asked for the resignations Of the entire state de- partment.
 It's bad business all around; and not exactly small potatoes, either.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
JEFFERSON CASE JUDGE
 ATTACHED BY SENATE
California Legislators Unanimously Against Demurrer of Judge Who
 Tried Noted Woman Evangelist.

Sacramento. Cal. March 20.-tR The state senate, sitting as a high court of impeachment, overruled late yesterday the first four counts of the demurrer Superior Court Judge Carlos s. Hardy of Los Angeles, filed against the articles of eachment charging him with misdemeanors in office.
 The vote was 37 to on the first four articles charging Judge Hardy with misdemeanors in office in con- nection with the affairs of Mira Aimee Semple McPherson. evangel- ist.
 The senators split 23 to fl on the fifth article. sustaining the Los Angeles judges objections to the charge of misconduct for the alleged distribution of seat checks at the William Edward Hickman murder trial in Los Angeles.
 H. l.. Carnahan, presiding officer of the court ordered Judge Hardy held for trial on the first four articles.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

A writer in a British weekly says that in America "The greatest busi- ness giant is as accessible as the Of,
 fee boy" We beg leave to differ. The last tune We tried to soe J. r, Nor gan he was 'out' and when We tried to have a friendly ctat with Henry Ford he Was busy solving cross word puzzles. To our notion. the only big business giants who beat the office boy for accessibility are the editors,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
AND NON NOT so DRASTIC

Il IS becoming hit difficult 10 understand the Ins and outs of this prohibition drive that the President was credited with engineering. Now We discover with amazoment that Nr. Hoover is not disposed 10 be the master Of ceremonies during a drastic prohibition drive at all, but merely will undertake to reduce crime generally throughout the United States, From this We gather that prohibition will he a mere tn- cident.
 Can 1t be that widespread criticism Of the Jones law and its attempt to make heinous feionies out Of illegal liquor selling is having an effect? We do not know, but there seems 10 be a basis for the assumption that ordinary bar-tenders will not be heavily fined or sent 10 prison for long terms IL looks as f more reason IS going to be mixed with the law.
 Coincident atta the Washington announcement comes the inforna- ton that FcJcru Judge Coleman in New York does not intend to bear down so very hard in connection with Hquor cases. The plan is simple and IS not new. Those who plead guilty as charg will receive only slx months in prison. some perhaps little but not much more; but those who put up 8 fight, causing the government The trouble or go- ing before a urE will be gwen much heavier srntenccs when found guilty.
 This is also a bit of hedging. Tn inc first place, fl is q palpable ef- fort to aFoii cla.tering up the courts with liquor cases by offer ing an indDeamcnt 10 those who care to take a small dose of legal medicine by admitting their guilt. In the case O. those who put up fight the government will revenge itself, if it can, by applying the screws as provided by the Jones law.
 But a band Of frst-rate lawyers in New York City have formed an as sociation to fight the cases of yic- tins Of this species Of tyranny without charge, They consider it d public duty to do so, As the New York Times commented the other day: It is one more proof that, when lawmakers rush into tyranni- cal excesses, lawyers will be found to stand up for the liberties of free men,
 A freeman, defended by good lawyers free Of charge. it seems to us has something of a chance be- fore any federal jury.
 There is also the prospect Of the government being at disadvantage in the face of the prevailing senti- ment about the Jones law in a city like New York. or any other wet center. Though a jury-even wet jury-might have no compunction about convicting a rum-runner or bootlegger if the evidence warranted it. juries have a habit of being cautious to convict when they think the punishment is beyond the crime
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

An e3-sollier n Massachusetts went through the war and then got marmed. Now he wants a divorce be- cause, as he says, h,s vile IS pug uacious, and he has hal enough Of var. We'll bet the woman wor most O. the battles, as usual
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Two Boston visitors from Nova Scotia got fHmdamn.ed out of $40 after they left the Yarmouth boat. Next to taking an automobile ride with stranger, v4 know of nothing so troublesome as 10 take gentlemen strangers seriously when they show a desire 10 swap pennles after the boat bumps agunst the dock,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Silent partner: One who supplies the capital but keeps in the back ground. See husband
 The hinterland is that region where no village contains sign beginning: "Ie oldc,' California reports the lrune in q bad way financially. II has been showing lines of care for some time.
 The difference between a special ist and an ordinary doctor is that the specialists bill seems so burden some you cant rest easy until it's paid.
 Correct this sentence: v like jazz and dancing" said she, but l don't feel superior to those who sit at home and play authors.'
 Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
Member Audit l;ureHu of Circulation

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New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
The Limit.

Wilson: Reese has more lives than cat"
 Bailey: Says. he's got more lives than a comic-strip comedian.'
 Rev. F. M. BeckWith
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
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Send all communication to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New
 Britain Herald. and your bettes will he forwarded to New York.
Our Ouarrcl witt, the Copy Man:

Suits 10 suit all tastes" we read.
 But since it's not on suits we feeo Suits to suit all prices might
 Seem a saner "ad' to write!
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
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The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for re- publication ui all news credited to II or not otGei " ss credited n this paper and e.so loea lew. published there.n.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
Dumb Is Right!

Wheeler '3l: Tell me about the new girl Is she dumb ''
 Fowler 'a9: '1s she dumb? Why. f that new girl had TT she "ouldh | know what 10 do with it.'
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
FLAMING THE MOTORS

All blame for the Colonial Air ways airplane crash in Newark. N. j.. is being placed upon the motors. It is claimed that two Of
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

The political ward fights, "e are informed. are interesting, If the best men don't wln the worsc may Gct in
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

The only profitable advertising mediuin Tn the City. Circulation books and press room alWaye open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

When a man meets a woman, he is quick to catch her first name. She, his last name.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
Holmes: "And today they use
 the broadcast in hot-air battles"

tles." Holmes: "And today they use the broadcast in hot-air battles,"
 Florence Heinrich
 CnreasOn! What makes a miracle But the mystery Is it not so? Yet you want me to tell you This and that About our love!
 What . Blow! Flaming: Where did you get the black eye?" Watson: Miss Wenrich gave 1t to me last night" Felming: II thought you were smitten by herr" Watson: "I was. But oh boy how she can smite.'
 Samuel Berliner Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Another explanation of things IS that the graduate can make S35 d week in Dads plant or sG0oV a year at third base.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Tn. Herald |. on sale dS4lg Tn New York at Hocalings Newsstand, Times Sc4a.e. SchUltzs Newsstands, Entrance Grand Central. 4Hn6 Street
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Few things are as pleasing as the way q "dutiful wife" blossoms out when The old man is planted.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Love is the quality that makes q girl seem just as sweet after you discover she is an awful liar.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Motor vehicles numbering S,7S3 and valued at s3,s40,3s4 were ex- ported from Canada in November. 1928.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

That critic who says there is no beauty in slow motion never saw q perfect bunt rolling down the first base line.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

A IS month calendar has been adopted by a large London Com- pany to simplify the keeping of ac. counts.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Americanism: Working in mad the sanItsrlum when you break
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

What world, The only ones who whole family in a coupe.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

The first great shock Of middle age comes when some hatlcss youth politely offers you his seat.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

They say dew injurcs the finish of d car. but there has been some due on ours tor year without appar- ent injury.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

520o Three Month.
 75c. Month
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

X girl and car are much alike. \ good paint job conceals the years, but the ln"s tell the story.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Enteret at the Post Offce al New Britain
 as Second Cla0 Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-20

Nature tries 10 preserve equality and keep the balance. Thus every girl ycarns for a big guy and every man adorcs cute little thing.