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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02
Americans Control the Trade

A high official Of the Canadian government has
notified the American state department that 100 per
cent Of all the liquor smuggled across the Canadian
border into the United States is handled by Ameri-
cans. They are the smugglers. They finance the in
flow. They own the boats. They own the planes.
They own the high speed motor cars. Moreover, he
SAYS, It IS for the American authorities to smash the
rings and combinations and then all will be well, the
American border states will be saharas Of thirst and
the law will be vindicated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02
Washington Letter
BY HERBERT C. PLUMMRR

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2-In a little secondhand
book stall on the lower end Of Pennsylvania avenue
We made the acquaintance Of Don Piatt the other day.
Not in person, Of course. Don Piatt has been dead
many years.
In the sixties he had a wide reputation as a col
umnist. Daily he roved the streets Of the national
capital. gathering bits Of gossip from the hill to the
through his column.
In a yellowed and musty volume were some Of
these columns. Some Of them might as well have
been written today. Certainly much the same con-
ditionS prevail now as in the days when Don Piatt
chronicled the customs and gossip Of the capital.
For instance, there was one devoted to the at
homes that one hears so much about today. They
are the receptions held at stated intervals by the
wives Of the higher officials OF the government.
Don Plat has just completed an investigation of
these affairs at first hand. In his own words he had
procured a hack-a hack that looked as If I owed a
dozen like II. all private carriages-and drove around
among the official people"
SILKS
He found that the great majority Of the callers
were women, gotten up regardless Of expense or ap-
1T was a continuous stream of rustling silks. No
one remained over five minutes. and 90 out OF the 100
made some remark about the weather. The poor
A"NAN ASNtAfAAS AdQ w oJnllQ " weary aA4d
hear the weather c~omplimented.
Il ID to a lady. We have a first class article Of
sunshine today and was rebuked by a friend. He
said It was believed I had taken too much punch.
1t is in society as in religion-all dull things are con.
sidered good. ].
i am told that a mass of cards are left on these
occasions. The fair hostess selects a certain number
toinvite to her evening receptions, when there is more
wine and less talk about the weather"
HIRE A HACK
He comments further:
1T is the etiquet In Washington, soon ss you ar
rive, to empty your trunk and hire a hack to drive
around and call on people. 1t is not necessary 70
know them or be known. If you have q paper collar
and a pair of kid gloves, the official people are glad
to see you.
They advertise to this effect in the Chronicle and
Intellgencer.
But II you have any doubt as to your social status
in this respect, call upon your immediate representa-
tive in the house and say that you want to be pre-
sented to all the officials wives In Washington and
such ladies as he may think of. 49,.
IF you order your congressman to turn somer-
saults. or to stand on his head. he's got to do it-or
Gle trying"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02

An eminent F~renchman, internationally known.
Ar.stide BRAND. is practical dreamer. He is the
French foreign minister. After the signing of the
Armistice he had q dream. He made it more than a
dream. He advocated THE United States of Europe"
and his confederation is said to be receiving in
creased serious consideration under all European
skies. Why not? Some day there will be a United
States OF South America. Some day there viii be q
United States Of Canada. Why not a United States
Of Europe?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02
CHAPTER VII

Chatty set a watch" upon her
lips-as IL says In the Bible
She did not breathe q single word
TO anyone in the office about Agnes
Herford's lunch date" with Mr..
Van.
She did not drop q single hint
about Billie Langenau and her mar
rage TO a man named Brewster,
who might be dead or else divorced
from her.
The only person with whom she
talked these things over was her
mother. And that was just as safe
as not talking about them at ell.
"Billie's husband must have had
just PECKS Of money!" she said
70 her. Because all that solid sill
yer and hand-carved furniture cost
real money, and plenty Of It'll And
she must be separated from him, be-
cause she's using her maiden name.
II she were q regular widow, she'd
be Mrs. Brewster. wouldn't she?
And you know. I don't believe
George Mayhem knows q thing
about It! Nobody at the office
seems toll"
We'll, II she wanted them %
know 1t, she'd tell it herself" Mrs
Chatterton answered. sensibly, her
voice rising above the buzzing of
her sewing machine. And don't
you speak Of 1t. Chatty. either, to
her or TO anyone else. The least
said, the soonest mended,' you
know"
She said much the same thing
on the night when Chatty came
home with the startling news that
Mr.. Van was running around
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02

Who am I? In what country do
I live? DO I write movies or plays?
Who is the president Of China?
Who Is the chairman OF the coun-
Gil Of Soviet Russia?
For as the sufferings OF Christ
abound in us. SO our consolation
also aboundeth by Christ" Where
is this passage found IN the Bible?
Today's Horoscope
Persons born on this day feel
rather than think. They are un-
decided and uncertain In their
ways.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02

GRAHAM SENATOR IS
CANDIDATE

WICHITA FALLS. Aug. ".-R)-
State Sen. w. ID. McFarlane of
Graham today announced his can
didacy for the democratic .lomina-
ton for congressman from the 18th
district. Other announced candi-
dates are Quinn williams of Deca-
tur. incumbent. and John Lee
Smith, county judge Of T~hrockmor-
ton county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02
High Blood Pressure

"Hish blood pressure is chiefly due to that state Of
nervous irritahilty known as nerves." declared DR..
Arthur g.. Granger at the recent meeting OF the ma
tional convention Of the American Medical aSsocia-
t,on He advanced the theory that no cure is known
for high blood pressure. There is only one way out
Of Il; make an excitable patient stop worrying or to
displace an excitable nature by q calm one. II the
patient inherited nerves, then he is a victim at the
very beginning of high blood pressure. Let it 60
ct that.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02
StarLOre
VENUS BRIGHTEST WHEN SEEN
As "A CRESCENT Z
BY Arthur Dew. Carpenter

by arthur OeN. carpenter
When the planet Venus is In a
position TO be at its brightest, IL
appears as a thin crescent as seen
from the earth with q telescope.
To the unaided eye Venus looks
like q very brilliant star OF magni-
tude 4, the crescent appearance
not being detected. AS IL recede5
from the earth it finally takes OH
a gtbbous form q. e., between half
and fun. Venus never shows as a
fully Illuminated planet as does
Mars, due 70 the fact that IL has
an orbit inside the earth's orbit.
Very faint, obscure markings, i'm
possible to reproduce In O drawing
or photograph. are frequently seen.
More Tomorrow
Answers to Foregoing Questions
]. John Galsworthy; London;
both.
2. Chang Rai-Shek.
3. Alexis I. Rykov.
4. II. Cor. !. s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02

Women have all the advantages these days. 1t
takes an income Of six figures to get a man In the
rotogravure section. One figure viii get q girl there.
Tampa Times
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-02

Looks as If that undressing pipe were going to b
the Pipe Of Peace.-New York Evening Post.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
WOMAN ID STUDY
 GAMES OF PIGMIES
Mrs. Della ]. Akeley Plans Ex-
 petition to Congo

New York, Sept. 19 (UP)-Back ed by the king of the Belgians, Mrs. Della J. Akeley, first wife of the late Carl Akeley. noted explorer, is going into the heart of the Belgian Congo to live for a year among the pigmies and bring back to civilized youngsters some of the games play ed by the diminutive black chil~ drcn.
 Mrs. Akoley's expedition, which will be both ethnological and socio- logical, is for the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Children's Mu- scum
 On former journeys into the Bel gan Congo, Mrs. Akeley found the children's games interesting and de- manding cleverness and skill. These she believes can be adapted to the needs of American children. Hence she will make special study of pigmy customs and modes of liv- ing with particular regard to the upbringing of children.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
GIRLS SHOE PULLED OFF
 WHEN SHE HITS TRUCK
Rose Orzak, fl. of Cabot Street Is capeS Injury Although
 Knocked to Gr0und

Though she was knocked to the ground and one of her shoes was pulled off, Rose OrZak. il, A Cabot street, was uniniured when she ran into a truck driven by Mayo J. In gals, 20 Morris street. Hartford yesterday afternoon at the corner Of Broad and High streets.
 Ingalls, was driving north on High street and had stopped for the traf- lic light. A car was in front of him, and children were crossing the street, Sergeant Ellinger discovered when he investigated the case. When the light had changed and all of the children were across the street, Ingalls, shifted gears 10 follow the car In front of him when a girl came from the right end ran into the running board of the truck. Her
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
First Move to Cut Assessments Brought Before Common Council
 In Form of Petition For Survey
Property Owners Association Asks for Appointment of Committee of 10 to Study Possibility of Tax
 Reief-Cites Decline in Property Values

The Citizens Property Owners association made it's promised drive 10 effect reduction in property as SesSments at the meeting of the common council last night when, in resolution sponsored by Council man Lucien Maciora, it asked for the appointment of a committee of 10 to study the situation. The com mittc" is to be composed of five members of the council and five Of the association.
 The petition was referred 10 the mayor and board of assessors. It's text was as follows:
 To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:
 The undersigned beg leave to pc tition your honorable body: To have the mayor appoint a commit tee of ten members to look into the advisability of reassessing or re- valuating of the taxable property Of Lho City of New Britain.
 The committee is to be made up 0f five members of tho common rouncil and five members Of the Citizens Property Owners associa- tion, They in turn are to meet to- gether with the assessors of the City of New Britain.
 There has been a decrease of from twenty to thirty per cent in the value of certain property Of this city. This decrease in the value of certain property has been caused by the inability of tenants to pay the amount of rent commensurate with the cost of the properties and also duo 10 the fact that there is an oversupply of tenements in the City Of New Britain.
 'Whcn 1t is realized that the owners of tho bulk of the tenement properties of the city are working people who are receiving lower wages than they did year ago and have idle tonemcnts on their hands, the immediate need for revalua- lion is apparent.
 We hope that Your Honor and Your Honorary Body will give this
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
WHICHONE MAY RETIRE
Two Year. Old Star Of Harry Payne Whitney Stable Has Been Shipped to Farm At BrOOkdalc.

New York, Sept. 19 (P,-Which- one, tWo- -year-old star Of the Harry Payne Whitney stable. is to be re- tired from racing for the season, James Rowe. Jr., the Whitney trainer has announced The win nor of the futurity and the Sara toga special was shipped 10 the farm at Brookdale, N. J., yesterday along with ten stablemates. The rest of the Whitney string was shipped 10 tracks outside of the metropolitan district 15 horses going to Maryland and seven to Kentucky. Booiun. running mate of Whichone was sent to Brookdale but will be prepared for the Pimlico flu turity.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

matter immediate attention. Respectfully submitted,
 (Signed
 'Vincent Dobrowolski, President, "John Smolak, Secretary
 John Berescik. treasurer "EdWard Greenstein.
 Sixth Ward Chairman, "Dr. x. E. Jaffcc.
 Third Ward Chairman" ." The association will hold a sixth ward meeting tonight at s o'clock at the Ukrainian hall at Erwin Place, with Edward Gretnstcin, chairman presiding. Among the speakers will be Dr. N. R. Jaffe, John Smolak, Edward Greenstein. Vincent Dobrowolski. president Of the association, and Bernard Krobo- Witz.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
EBBETS SCORES KAYO

New York, Sept 19-(UP)-Har- ry Ebbets Freeport. N. Y, middle weight contender, knocked out Izzy Grove of New York in the first round of a scheduled 1U-round bout at the Greensboro stadium last night. Eb- bts weighed 159 1-2. Grove l54. Eb- bets floored Grove for the count with two lefts and right after fl seconds of fighting.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
LONG SHOTS WIN

Chicago, Sept. 19 (UP)--Long shot packers were rewarded heavily at the Lincoln Fields track when Ormontime. a field horse, pail s15O.42 for every s2 ticket 10 win bought on him. He paid s52.72 to place and S1S.1S 10 show. The win price was the longest odds on any Chicago track this season.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
KNOCKS OUT CHAMPION

Bayonne, N. J., Sept. 19 (UP)- Young Zazzarino, Bayonne junior
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
MOTHER REPORTS 8 BOYS
 MISSING SINCE TUESDAY
Distracted Franklin Street Woman Asks Police to Help Find
 Her Children

Whether they have started down the royal road to romance, or whether they are just sleeping un- der the front vcranda. as so many New Britain children do, remains a mystery. but Mrs. Daosin, so Frank lin street, has three boys who have not been home since Tuesday noon.
 Patsy 12. Jerry 9, and Richard :, gre the three brothers who are miss ing. New Britain police officers last night were asked to cooperate in a search for the lads.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

recorded earthquakes occur in two narrow, clearly defined belts-one
 called the Mediterranean. with b3 per cent; the other the Circum- Pacific, win 4 per cent. All the rest of the world has only per cent widev distributed.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
CRUISE DETAILS TOLD

New Haven, Sept. 19 [E9 - De- tails of the Yale naval k. o. T. c. summer cruise were made known for the first time today when the unit, consisting of 61 members, told of events of the training trip of 18 days on board the U. s. $. New
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
"Wonder Powder"
 Say Beauties

MELLO-GLO Face Powder is pre- ferred by beautiful women because it leaves no trace of flakiness, pasti- ness or irritation. Stays on longer no shiny noses, Made by q new French process -- prevents large pores. Spreads more smoothly gives youthful bloom. Very pure. Use MELLO-GLO Face Powder. It's wonderful.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

shoe was pulled off and she was thrown to the ground. When ques- toned by Ingalls, the girl said that she was not hurt and started for her home.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

York. The cruise started June 22 and finished July Il, and includei visits to eastern seaboard points Bermuda and Havana.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

knocked out Benny Ma
 bors, National Guard champion, in the first round of a scheduled TO- round bout last night. Zazzarino weighed 127, Majors 130.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

A bulletin of the National Geo. graphic states that 94 per cent of
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09

as possible bring their birthday money to this meeting.
 The church choir will meet at the church on Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 Friday is the day for the monthly meeting of the directors Of the Methodist Church Home for the Aged Delegates from this church will attend this meeting in the church in Milford.
 East Berlin Items
 Morning worship at the Metho- dist church will be held at 1O:45 o'clock. Rev. L. E. Adkins will take for his subject: "Homeward Bound" |" Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock. The Intermediate league will meet at GAS o'clock. At the evening service at 7:SO o'clock, the pastor will take for his subject; Would you be ashamed of good news?"
 Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock by the Rev. J. c. Brennan. Sunday school will follow.
 The morning service at St. Ga briel's Episcopal church vii be held at II o'clock. The church school will meet at 10 o'clock
 A number of East Berlin's sports men enjoyed a fishing trip yester- day, motoring to Mantle from which place they put out about five miles off shore. They returned with 1855 pounds of fish, mostly blackfisf. get ting 47 fish in all. The party were out about two hours and were busy hauling them in. Those making the trip were E. G. Robins, Harold Clark, Victor Benson. Robert Silsby and Herman Splettstoeszer,
 The Boys club. more than 35 strong. left this morning by bus for the Yale Maryland game. R. o. Clark chartered a large bus which was greatly appreciated by the boys, it being a cold and chilly drive. The Boy Scouts from Berlin left about the same time, shortly after 12 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
Burglar Invents Lock
 That Battles Thieves

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. R>-A convicted burglar in the Ohio pcni- tentiary has perfected a lock to avert thefts of motor cars.
 Lawton Hilemann, 2S, was an Akron electrician, sent up" for bur glary and larceny. During his odd moments he made a lock, intended to function automatically when the ignition is turned off.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
RECALLS CALIFORNIA NUGGET

Downpatrick. Ireland, Nov. 9 LF Mrs. Eliza Jane Mckee, sister Of John Hughes, who found a gold nugget of 19 pounds in California and sold it for s15.000. died here at the age of 103. She willed an imi- tation of the nugget to her sisters in County Down.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
CENSUS MAY SHOW
 5000 RESIDENTS
Reaching Figure Would Give Berlin Second Assemblynan
TOWN APPROACHING MARK
1880 Figures Will Tell Story-Har- yey Brown Dies in New Jersey One Arrested After Accident Church Notices.

Berlin voters may elect two repre- sentatives at the next state election if the question asked by several leading residents of the town is an swered in the affirmat The ques- ton is, will Berlin reach the much desired number of 5000 inhabitants atihe census of the town to be talk ef next year. It is a known fact that for the past several years the town has approached that figure, but it has never been asOfetained whether or not the town has reached it. The decennial census will be taken in 1880 and at this time there will be settled the ever present question of whether Berlin has lost in popula- ton or gained.
 ~ State laws provide for the election of another representative almost as soon as it is determined by the de- cennial census whether the town has reached the 5000 quota. This fact in itself, the addition of another representative, does not mean so much to the layman. However, it is also known that this state is almost entirely in the hands of the smaller towns. for by virtue of their repre- sentatives' votes they can dictate the laws in the state.
 It is a rich plum that Berlin may pick if the figures show that the town has passed the 5000 mark. If the additional representation is forthcoming, the power of the town will increase appreciably. Commit tees determine most of the business in the house, and if there are two representatives, Berlin will have that much power on these committees At the present time R. o. Clark of East Berlin is the local representa- tive in the governing body of the state.
 A short survey of the history ol the town regarding population lndi, oates that the town has been on the increase ever since it's formation in the early 18th century. True, the in- crease has not been by leaps and bounds but nevertheless it has been there. Its only severe set back oc, cured between 1S40 and 1850, when the town of New Britain was form ed. At Chat time Berlin lost approXl, mately half of its total population Since that time there has been steady gain, the later years showing q proportional increase over the ear Her. If the rate of increase has beer maintained during the past decade the census of 1880 may show tha Berlin has reached 5000.
 The first census taken occurred in 1790. In that year there were 2, 465 people. In 1900 there were ?, 7o2; 1910 showed 2,79S; 1920. 2, SIT; 1880, 3.037; 1S40, 3,411. Ther in 1850 occurred the split with New Britain and the population dropped to 1869. In 1860 1t was 2.l46. 1870 c,436; 1880, 2,3S5; 1890, 2.60o; 1900 BASS; 1910. 3,72S: 1920, 4,2sS.
 Harvey J. Brown
 Word has been received of th' death of Harvey J. Brown, formerl. of East Berlin, who died at his hom' in Towaco, New Jersey, Funeral ser vices will be held at the grave il Wilcox cemetery, East Berlin, a l:S0 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 Summoned to Court
 Unable to settle dispute be
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09

vent any ill feeling that might arise over the different totals of the yari- ous denominations. MT. Wilkerson states that the canvass worked out in a satisfactory way for the pastors who are now in possession of valu- able data of their parishes. The survey was made possible through the efforts of the young people of the various churches, who devoted their time freely. The can- vaSs was the first 10 be held in Plainville in years.
 Pawnees-Blues
 The Plainville Blues will get into action tomorrow afternoon at the high school field when they clash with the strong Pawnee eleven of New Britain. Both teams are primed for a hard battle and are confident of scoring a win. The New Britain aggregation has been going at fast clip this season and has stacked up against some of the best semi-pro elevens in the state.
 | llf uN llttS Sldl llllS ilHtup VIII be as follows: Right end McCor- mick: right tackle, Malone; right guard, Begone; Center, Prudon; left guard, Collossa; left tackle. Lawing; left end. Peterson: quarterback. Os- tertag; left halfback, Quarti, right halfback. Miske and fullback, Tur- ner.
 The locals will present their us- ual lineup. A large attendance is expected.
 Well Child Conference
 Twcnty-three babies were present al the well child conference held yesterday afternoon in the public health nurses rooms in the Neri block. Dr. George F. Cook. health officer, was in charge. He was as sisted by Mrs. Helen Van Meter Of i the state department Of health and Miss Katherine Daly, visiting nurse. The volunteer helpers were Mrs. ! C. A. Bedford. Mrs. w. A. Bailey. l Mrs A. J. Maynard and Mrs Charles | Fcnnell
 -Four infants were present and l 3 1 children between the ages of 1 to 1 years. One older child was present. There were three new cases, two between the ages of one and six 1 and one older child. One primary physical examination was made. Two were re-eXamined.
 Feeding advice was given to two One childs tonsils were removed The total defects discovered were 6.
 PIainyille Briefs There will be an important meet ing of the Plainville Skeet club on Monday evening.
 Martha Rcbekah lodge will hold a public social and card party in the l. O. o. F. hall on Monday eve ming at s o'clock. Refreshments will be served after the play.
 Industrial Bowling League
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
Man Gathers Mushrooms
 Under Fire: Is Arrested

Salisbury, England, Nov. R}- Gathering mushrooms under she'll fire cost Jack Ham 60 cents in po- lice court here. He was fined that him wandering nonchalantly about one of the most dangerous sections of the Salisbury Plain artillery range during target practice.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
I D . ' . - Sessions Clock
467 476 4S6-1429

Small tenement and furnished rooms. Inquire Al West Main St, plainville.-adyt.
 Plainvile. East St. 1@2-5 rooms 10 rent. All improN Nements. Inquire within. .-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-09
CHURCH OFFICIALS SAIL

Philadelphia. Nov. 9 1pl-Cardi- nal Dougherty and Bishop Gerald P O'Hara. of Philadelphia, left to- day for Rome to participate in the celebration Of the 50th anniversary Of Pope Plus NJ, becoming a priest.