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New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

selves have been discovering the value of oiled streets to a greater ex- tent than formerly. although this dust cure was invented a generation ago.
 The branch line of the New Haven running through this city now is in better physical condition than ever in it's history. The heavy rails put down few years ago have made it possible to operate much heavier locomotives and freight trains, and increased freight traffic has been switched to the branch line as re- suit. The use of oil along the right of way eliminates the last remaining bad feature of the branch line, so far as passenger comfort is concerned; and as this line is the one that runs New Britain citizens of this city have right to be pleased with the manner in which the road has been improved.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
PERILS FROM THE AIR

When an airplane descends upon an automobile it is a novel sort of accident. Such happening the other day was no more novel, however, than when an airplane crashed into the upper story of a house owned by the governor of New Jersey.
 And further showing the trend of the times there is the agitation in the town of Rye, N. Y. on the Sound against the practice of an aviation company in flying its planes close to the ground, narrowly miss ing a school building on several oc casions.
 The boys who fly are not as tame as they ought to be.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
NUTMEG DAIRYMEN WON THIS VICTORY

Is the law against bovine tubercu- losis in Connecticut all bosh, as tho farmers say it is, or is it worth while to wage an aggressive warfare-and a more or less costly one-against this disease?
 It seems that the political moguls of the state have sided with the farmers. They are influential politi- cally, too, and that perhaps counts for more than what doctors say about bovine tuberculosis.
 That is perhaps the chief reason why James NJ Whittlesey, commits sioner of domestic animals, was not reappointed recently. Regardless of the sacred pay-asyou-go policy, he had to ask for deficiency appro- priation of s15O,000 in order to com ply with the law against supposedly infected animals. The law was en- acted to protect the health of the people of the state and the commits sioner did his duty exceptionally well under it. Thus his department spent all it's biennial appropriation during it's first year.
 The salary of the commissioner is s4,500 year. Charles L. Johnson. the new commissioner. owns and operates large dairy farm and pre- sumably believes in eradicating bo vine tuberculosis as stalwartly as the other prudent Connecticut farmers, It is expected of him, no doubt, that he will not exceed his appropria- tons. That is the unwritten law and has nothing In common with the anti-sick- COW law he is charged with enforcing.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
THE TOLL OF WATERS

Today as in the past, when the summer season gets into full swing. drowning fatalities figure consider ably in the public prints after every weekend. Connecticut, indeed. regis tered more victims of drownings than victims of automobile acci- dents over the weekend. while in the East and South the total of drowning accidents was 26.
 A universal ability 10 swim would do much to radically reduce drown ing fatalities; but that fact was known generations ago, and today probably a lesser proportion of the entire population knows how to swim than ever before.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
THE, BRANCH LINE
 ALL OILED UP

The New Haven railroad is 10 be commended for having found way to eliminate the dust which former ly characterized travel along the branch line between Hartford and Devon, and over the highland divi- sion between Hartford and Boston.
 It was last year. after much cogi tation in railroad circles, and much criticism by the public, that the practice of sprinllling oil along the right of way was attempted. Some said 1t would work-for a time while the skeptics claimed it would be necessary 10 deluge the roadbed with a new dose of the crude oil every week or so.
 Anyway. the management tried it out and To- found it worked all sum mer. One deluge of the oil was tllouSu anu lillHlthIittlN AhN hlNhN about the avalanche of dust ceased, and the coaches. once as dirty as farmers field equipment, began to remain clean enough 10 enable pas sengers to note the color of the paint.
 This year, it will have been noticed by keen observers, another avalanche of crude oil was spilled along the tracks From Hartford 10 New Brit tain four tank cars of oil were utilized; and though the branch line just now looks as if it were swim ming in oil, that appearance will cease within week or so--as was the case last year-and to ihe end of the summer the roadbed will be firm and dustless.
 It seems strange that it took so many years for the railroad 10 dis cover this ready remedy for the ills of dust, but it is better late than never. Besides, municipalities them
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
FRENCH WAR DEBT TO UNCLE SAM

France is willing to agree 10 almost anything nowadays except paying ac- cordlng to the demands of Uncle Sam. Indeed. the Washington gov ernment is regarded as singularly hard hearted, If one is 10 believe po- litical- minded members of the Chamber of Deputies. These gentle men have taught their fellow citi- zens to think that the ne plus ultra of statemanship is to avoid paying Uncle Sam what is down on his books
 Premier Poincare. in charge Of a government loaded down with de- termined blocs who cannot be con- vinced they arc wrong about any thing, is having quite a troublesome time. His latest concession was to write a note to the American gov
 
 sion of the postwar debt of s400,- 0O0, ,000. due to the United States on August i. The premier knew in ad- vance there was no likelihood of such an extension but consented to write the note Of course. it was po- litely refused in Washington on the grounds the President had no au- thority to take such action. The an- swer seems 10 have cooled the heads of the members Of the French cham ber at least slightly; at least, they don't know what 10 do about it and may leave the entire mess for the premier 10 settle.
 It happens. however, that reso- iution passed both houses of Con- gress authorizing an extension Of the s4oo, ,0ooO00 debt until May 1. 1880. but failed 10 become a law flor technical reasons" Attached to the resolution was a provision that France meanwhile should ratify the entire war debt settlement. Now, had the French deputies added the essence of this provision 10 their re- quest for an extension of the post war debt it probably would have been granted, inasmuch as passa ge Of such terms by both houses of Congress would have been regarded by government officials as mstifying such procedure,
 Ratification of the French war debt under tho Mellon -Bcrrenger agreement seems destined 10 be a political football in France for time longer, War debt aftermaths have been troublesome topic for France. She is receiving much less in separations than her politicians and English politicians headed by Lloyd George-promised after the
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
PARKS NOT FOR FIRE, HOJSE, SITES

Alter making a slight investigation of why the fire board is unable to erect the proposed West End fire station on plot of park property on West Main street beyond Corbin avenue, we have about decided to agree with three citizens whose names we don't care to mention, and who said with a twinkle in the eye looks as if the fire board nearly put something over on the city by put ting the new fire station on a public park.
 Manifestly public parks cannot be utilized for fire station sites. It simply would not do, and the public, when they found it out, would be up in arms" The particular public park on West Main street at present is a park in name only, having been given to the city for park purposes by certain citizens who saw fit 10 put into the deed conditions that the tract of land be used for no other purpose, not even as a site for fire station.
 It is amusing that the fire board hit upon the plan of using this plot for the city's newly projected fire station. It looks as if the idea in back of the heads of members was to ob- tain cheap land-not costing the city penny. But there was the condi- tons in the deed. and that settled it; also few reminders by nearby residenters that they didn't want the fire station where in the future a little city park is expected to func- ton.
 All is not lost, however. There is other land in the West End, even if the city will have to shell out good money to buy 1t. The price of the land, of course, will increase the cost of the contemplated fire station, and there may be some additional delay about it. In future it will be best to be sure of the site before making us believe that the new fire station was good as erected.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
MEXICO NOT PART
 OF ORIGINS QUOTA
Reed Would Make Exception to
 Guard Friendly Relations

Washington, July 2 P1Senator Reed of Pennsylvania, leader of the movement in the senate to prevent repeal of the national origins quota basis, believes it is unnecessary at present to apply the restrictions 10 Mexico.
 He set forth his position today in letter to Captain John B. Trevor of New York. chairman of tho American coalition, made up of al- most 199 organizations supporting the national origins plan.
 He warned that to place Mexico on a quota might have serious in- ternational implications and result in diplomatic and legislative difficult ties. Praising the "singularly suc- cessful" diplomacy of President Hoover and Ambassador Morrow in dealing with Latin American, he said administrative remedies already ap- piled had resulted in cutting down Mexican immigration by 65 per cent.
 He declared the victory for the national origins supporters was conclusive" in the senate, and pre- dcted that further attempts to re- peal or modify the provision, which President Hoover opposes, would fail
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
WOMEN AND WEALTH AND EDUCATION

When an educator becomes over enthusiastic he is likely to make as many wild statements as politician.
 There was pr. Augustus o, Thom- as for instance. He is the state com missioner of education in Maine, and president of the world federation of education associations.
 pr. Thomas told an audience in Atlanta that women have written the most brilliant page in history since college doors were opened to them generation ago. Since that time. he added, they have advanced from non property owning citizens to holders of 42 per cent of the national wealth.
 They own a goodly percentage of the national wealth. to be sure; but has that been due to the fact that the college doors were opened to them and that small percentage of those who assist in owning this edith had the benefits of college at tendance?
 The late Hetty Green, for instance. would not have thought so. Mrs Green, if memory serves correctly. was the richest woman in the world more than generation ago; and she inherited this wealth when her hus- band died, like millions of other widows. In due course Mrs Green died and her son inherited her mill lions.
 That is how much-but not all Of the wealth in women's hands is distributed Nine out of ten men. when they make wills, leave estates to their widows; and vice versa or to sons and daughters. Education has nothing to do with it.
 pr. Thomas evidently has refer ence to time when married women did not possess separate property when it belonged to their husbands But that was so long ago that the elimination of this archaic remnant of the dark ages cannot be said to have had anything in common with the opening of colleges to women. In addition. the present changes were brought about long before women had the right to vote; which | is to say, men legislatures did the right thing by their womenfolk as the development of a more just and refined social sentiment dictated.
 We wish educators, when they must talk, would be careful what they say.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

1921, Tommy Milton; in 1922, Jimmy Murphy and in 1923, Tommy Milton.
 Q. What is tue number and amount of loans by the United States to ex-service men on adjusted service certificates? How much has been paid back?
 A. To June 1. 1929 the United States Veterans Bureau has made 1,254,067 loans amounting to s116,- 563,4S1. Of this amount s3,551,250 has been paid back. This is exclu- sive of loans made by banks.
 Q. Who played the part of Molly in "The Singing Fool?'
 A. Josephine Dunn.
 c. Does a boy have to have the exact name of his father to be called "Junior?"
 A. Yes
 Q. Does the African elephant weigh more than the Indian ele- phant?
 A. African elephants weigh about $500 pounds, and Indian elephants dDOuI i.hUO pounds.
 Q. What are the two oldest uni versailles in the |. S.?
 A. Harvard University. founded in 1886 and the College of William and Mary. Williamsburg, Va, found- en in 1893.
 c. Who is the author of the epigram Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels?"
 A. Samuel Johnson. It is found in Boswcll's Life of Johnson"
 Q. What is copra?
 A. The dried kernel of the CO., coanut.
 Q. Is Dorothy Sebastian the real name of the actress?
 A. Yes.
 Q. Where can I find the story Of the Queen of Sheba in the Bible?
 A. Chronicles 2.
 Q. How did the word Derby come to be applied to horse races?
 A. The English Derby, run an- nually at Epson Downs. England, the first race bearing that name was named for it's founder the 12th Earl of Derby, in 17So. Since then many other races which are of first rank have been called "dcrbv," |" such as the Kentucky Derby. the American Derby the F'airmont Derby and the French Derby.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 2.-Forecast for Southern New England; Fair to- night and Wednesday: cooler to- night. Fresh westerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight and Wednesday, Cooler in south portion tonight; fresh northwest winds.
 Conditions: Pressure is low this morning over the Maritime prov inces and the lower St. Lawrence valley. It is high over most of the country from coast to coast.
 Showers occurred during the past 24 hours over extended areas from the Plains states eastward to the coast. Temperatures are moderate and continue without much change.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights.
 rTpmppratuvrc yoSterdav.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
THE MAN AM LOOKING FOR.
Bv Frances Merriam

By Frances Merriam
 The man 1 am looking for is the man who smokes Lucky Strikes be- cause Betty Bronson docs and Be- lasco says to.
 He is the fellow who P. s. Got the Job.
 He is the cdrtoonst who, Though He Didn't Know He Could Six Weeks Ago, makes sl5O in a Few Hours.
 He is the Life of the Party, thanks 10 three banjo lessons at home. of you have no banjo, ad- dress him in French and see who laughs last)
 He is a Phi Beta Kappa at good old I. C. s.
 He prepped in Ebert Hubbard's Scrapbook
 He believes that all actors are scions of Old Southern Families op- losed to the stage, He believes that all newspaper articles signed by Babe Ruth were written by Babe Ruth. He is convinced that four out Of five have it. If the label says Johnny Walker, 1914, then that's that
 He remembers the two hairs in the mole on the chin of Addison Sims
 His sweater is the brand that Lou Gehrig wears. His muscles are a la iloncf Strongfort. His typewriter is the kind upon which Whosis com posed his last noyel-and that novel, by the way, is the Best Book of the Year. He of course owns CODY.
 He sometimes asks Dad. and sometimes 51O co-eds in 20 Collcc and sometimes The Man Who Own, one; and thus he is never fooled about anything.
 When he secs a bridesmaid who was never a bride, he doesn't have 10 ask. He knows.
 In odd moments he has great finn pouring scalding water on his Val spared tahlc.
 He is the man I'm looking for I've got some nice blue sky. en- dorsed by "Lindbergh ("'The Best Sky l Have Flown In'-Charles A Lindbergh'D that I'd like to sell.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

 You can get an answer 10 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 martial | 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. Editor.
 Q. What is the national church of Iceland?
 A. Evangelical Lutheran.
 c. What wonuld be the value of brick of pure gold 71-2 by 10 12 | by 1-2 inches?
 A. sS.2762S.
 Q. From what is saccharin made?
 \. Coal tar c. Are the bituminous coal mines of this country> capable of | producing all the coal required by l the United States? | A. There were 7,O11 bituminous coal mines of commercial size opera ting in the United States in 1927. | These mines had capacity of 1 S35, ,000, 900 tons. Consumption in the United States has never .ex- ceeded $50, 100000 tons.
 Q. Are there two species of rose called Cherokee? A. Yes. The true one is a climber, almost thornlcss, with single large white flowers which bloom once a season The other is very thorny with heady thorns, the flowers are single, white and me- dium sized.
 Q. What is the official world running record for one mile by a man?
 A. It is 4 minutes 1O.4 seconds, 1923.
 Q. Why are students at the United States Naval Academy called Mdshipmen?
 \. The title given to students at the Naval Academy was adopted from the same title in the British navy for officers between a cadet and the lowest commissioned officer.
 Q. What state leads in the pro- dcction of oranges?
 California with Florida second.
 Q. Does the president of the United States receive pension when he retires from office? A. No.
 Q. How does the area and population of Detroit Michigan compare with that of Philadelphia. Pa?
 \. Detroit has an area of S2 square miles and an estimated popu- ! lation in 1928 of 1,37S.9O0. Phila- dclphia has an area of 129 and IS square miles and an estimated population in 1928 of 2.O64,2O0. Q. Who won the five hundred mile Memorial Day races at Indian apolis in 1920. 1921. 1922 and 1923 |?
 A. In 1920 Gaston Chrevolet; in
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

The Scot didn't dance and he was not interested in music. So he wan dered into room where some of his telloW- workers were playing cards. lie was prevailed upon to join the game but quickly lost all the money he had on him and had 10 retire, dlsGruntled and remorse- -stricker, from the table.
 Half an hour later his masters Wife came across him sitting with ms head in his hands and looking the picture of misery. Have you had anything to eat yet?" she asked. If not there's some lovely ham in the next room"
 'Noman," he remarked bitterly. l couldna cat seventeen shlllin's worth O ram"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

Looking at photograph Of local mems club of the sos it is found that more than half the gentlemen had whiskers and many had a full supply curling from their chins. Men with such hirsute adornments naturally look like learned charat,rrs, al- though some of them in the pictures might not have been. Today nobody but a scientist lets 'em grow that way, giving proof to the world that learning has not altogether departed from mankinds chin.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
Mavx%~&t
Gascos Pin Defeat on
 New Britain Machine

The Gascos baseball team defeated the New Britain Machine Co. team of the Industrial league last night In seven-inning battle staged at Walnut Hill park. The quarter-col- lectors used Fields and Kopec as their battery while the Newmatics tried out a new combination. Going into the seventh, the teams were tied at all and the NeWmatics failed to score. Then Dudack reached second on an error and Johnny Klatka broke up the ball game with d long hit. kasprow turned in the fielding features with two nice running catches Of drives by DudaCk and klatka in center field. Johnny Shee- han umpired and Steve Goodrich was the scorekeeper,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

war. A mistake was made, of course. in needing the sanguine predictions of the politicians; but that is water over the dam. She faces an account ing of war debts by the United States that seem reasonable to us but inexpressibly harsh to French men.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

quiet weekend, demurred. The executive, however, was inSistent. Tn cast was ready, he declared, the sets were standing and the director was engaged. Finally his voice grew hard.
 "Either you give me a story by Monday morning" he said with un- pleasant emphasis, ''or l start shoot ing without one'
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

State Normal school and family left town today for Bethlehem, N. H., where they will spend a few weeks
 Farce comedy has the inside track at the White Oak open air theater this week.
 Plans are being completed for the outing of the city officials which Will be held at Savin Rock.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
Threat! |!

The latest addition to the cin- ell'a 1oiklore concern studio manager who telephoned to the company's leading scenarist one Saturday.
 T got to have a big story by Monday morning." he announced.
 The scenarist, about to depart for
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
M.nher Audit Bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A B. C. is national organization which furnishes newspaper and adNer- tisers with | strictly honest analysis of circula ton. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This insures pro- tsction against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
More Easily Explained!

Mrs. Bunnell: And how do you like your new radio?''
 Teddy; Not so hot Pa wants to get the sport returns. and Ma wants to get the cooking hints, and Sis wants to hear the dance music, and Uncle Bob insists on the old-time melodies. They cant get them all at once. so Pa says he's going bacl; to taking the Sunday paper again."
 -J. A. French Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
Not Like the Others!

Mrs. Lanning: My ancestors were minute men in the Revolution, and my father was a four minute speak CT during the late war and-' Lanning: Then why does it take you 120 minutes 10 dress when we're soinG out?"
 -FranCiS J. Brown
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

According to the young, the greatest calamity on the Fourth is for the stores to run out of fire crackers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02
Like Mexican Arn,,,

Rastus; We've got 10 create two mon additional offices in our lodge" |" Jackson: How comeH" Rastus; Two mob fellow tined last night "
 Harry F. Frederick
New Britain herald., 1929-07-02

A Boston writer claims that June vas the finest June on record. Even the torrid zone never had better one.