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New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

But there is an exception that 1 works very well and cannot be said to injure New England. That, of course is the control of the Boston X Albany by the New York Central. The 3. & 4. under this control cer- tainly cannot be said to be operated 10 the injury Of New England. Rather, the reverse is the case.
 There is another point that the traffic league needs to take into con- sideration. It is said on reliable au- thority that the Pennsylvania or its affiliated interests have been steadily purchasing New Haven stock and that the time is not far distant when this large trunk line will have a con- trolling interest in this most import ant New England railroad property. Pennsylvania men are on the New Haven directorate. This interest of the Pennsylvania in the New Haven, especially the requirement of New Haven securities, is said to be a potent reason why the prices of New Haven securities have advanced so liberally during the past few years Some fine day New England may discover that the Pennsylvania in terests own 51 per cent Of New Haven stock. Then the New Haven will be aligned with the Pennsyl- vania as effectively as is the Long Is- land railroad.
 By the way. has the control of the Long leland railroad by the Pennsylvania injured the transpor- tation outlook on Long Island?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
EFFECT OF \ LECTU RE ON
 TWO LADIES

Reported by R. C. Cotrell
 What did you think of the lec- ture?"
 "I thought it was perfectly de- lightful, didn't you?"
 My dear. I was completely car ried away. I really think it was one of the most delightful experiences I've ever had"
 "Didn't you adore his little man. nerisms?"
 "Fascinating-per-fect-ly fasci, mating. my dear"
 T mean. doesn't he impress you as tremendously naive and ingenu ous?"
 "Oh. enormously, I adored his littl" mannerisms, didn't you?"
 "Delicious-per-fect-ly delicious, my dear"
 "Only a great deal of what he said was rather far-fetched, didn't you think it was?"
 "Exactly-and I don't think he quite made his point about-what was it?"
 "Oh, you mean-no, I don't think that was clear-quite. I must say I don't"
 But didn't you simply adore his little mannerisms
 Fascinating, my dear; -fect-ly fascinating,"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
25 Fears Ago To-day

A peace meeting will be held at the South church on Monday eve ming, Many famous peace advocates will come 10 this city to speak.
 The Putnam Phalanx returned from it's shoot to this city last eve ming. The local members captured d number of prizes.
 The mayor and the members of the council will attend the dedica- ton of the synagogue tomorrow afternoon.
 Milton Driscoe was appointed principal of the Burritt school at the regular meeting of the school board held this afternoon.
 Stone J. Bergstrom. head of the Union Trading Co.,, stated last eve ming that he will not be a candidate for presentative on the republican ticket
 Frank G. Nibberts. who has ac- cepted d position in a new trust company in Manchester, was taken suddenly ill yesterday in Hartford.
 The registration at the public schools for the month of Septem- Der which has been completed shows a gain of 3l5 over last year. There are now 4,516 pupils in the local schools
 Judge A. Heaton Robertson, dem- ocratic nominee for governor will be one of the speakers at the dem- ocratic rally to be held in Hanna's armory next Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
AN ESSENTIAL IN CHILD 
 TRAINING

Nothing concerning education of children is more important than a training which safeguards them when they cross a street.
 How often one reads of a child who is run down by an automobile because the tot suddenly appeared in the path Of the juggernaut from be- hind parked car.
 How often one reads of child being run down when, according to the driver, the tot suddenly darted from the sidewalk.
 To train a child 10 safeguard it. self under modern conditions of automobile traffic is not only a duty of-parents but also duty of the schools. Some parents may fail 10 in- clfcate prudence and caution into their children. Schools should not fail similarly We are not saying that they do, but are merely suggesting that there be more of such safety training. There cannot be too much of+lt
 Children are examined in the schools to discover physical defects, so as to safeguard their health. They are given advice regarding hygiene and other subjects for their bene- fit@at home. in the streets and in school. Training that protects them from folly when crossing streets is even more necessary.
 IL requires much effort 10 train the average child 10 look in all di- rections before waking over the laiYcs Of automobile traffic; and ii IS just as difficult, perhaps, to train them never 10 pass over street from behind a parked car without first making sure that no JHgg"r- naut of death is approaching. But 1t must be done in order to reduce the distressing number Of accidents in which innocent childhood figures, The schools can be q splendid aid in this species of practical education.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

that new blood be infused into the management Of the party. That is a good idea, also, the most recent leaders having done their best upon numerous occasions and failed.
 Republican politicos Of the state. however, need not grunt in satisfac- ton over the frank declarations of Mir. Spellacy in connection with their political enemy. The time may come, and perhaps sooner than some folks think, when Republican gentlemen of original thought and determines design will be saying that 1t is high time 10 inject new blood in the Re publican leadership also. A few more incidents like that Alcorn affair will accelerate this possibility.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

It vas bad for swimmers but helped mothers for they knew their children couldn't qroWn in the lake unless than lay down on their faces and stayed that way - which chll' Gren don't ordinarily do. It was like some great, long rerioded tide, only you couldn't go clamminS on the mud flats.
 Still, it did simplify fishing. h. stead Of floating about in boat all day wondering where the fish were and never finding out, all you mad 10 do was to 20 to one Of the little pools remaining ard scoop them up with your bare hands - or with gloves, if they were bullheads.
 And now comes fall. and winte" will soon be here. II the water does lot return there will be no skating. end the bottoms are too uneven for skating or skiing, so we guess we'll have to let the basins lie idle until next summer and then turn them into amphitheaters or goldfish bowls.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
New Britain Lucky- Look At Waterbury

New Britain's 'cConomy brigade. " otherwise known as the Citizens Property Owners association. seek irg lower taxes, lower assessments and, in general. relief from burden some city governmental costs. prob ably will get a sympathetic audience with many a taxpayer. One fact re mains, however, that the members should not lose sight Of, and that is that they cannot have their cake and eat if.
 Reduction Of city governmental costs within reasonable limits will naturally result in a reduction of of valuations. Significantly enough however, remarkably few cities are accomplishing this. The trend is steadily upward in the majority of communities. Civic experts can show that the average town is get ting more for it's increased expendi- lures. Some of the taxpayers are ptical-and in some instances with real cause. There, in brief, are the two sides of the question Now to consider the situation in other cities. nearby and more distant where the same thing has cropped up.
 Waterbury, the perennial black sheep in city governmental discus sions in Connecticut, at least in re- cent years, is feeling the burden of taxation even more than New Brit ain property owners are. Taxes are high, valuations are high, and there
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Check On Attendance
 Is An Important Move

A common council move. made al ] the last meeting on resolution Of ] Councilman W. s. Warner of the third ward and intended to keep a strict check on the attendance of the members at committee meetings caused little or no comment about the city building or in political cir Cles anywhere, yet it actually is one | Of the most i'm mportant steps taken i by the legislative body Of the city government in some time.
 ! II means that the public will know the degree of seriousness with winch the members regard their duty to their constituents, and. for many who have generally considered com mittee meeting attendance as some thing beneath their dignity, it may result Tn q severe jolt, especially if they continue to absent themselves at will. On the other hand however, such a resolution will have abso- !utely no significance to a number of members who have always re- earded committee work in the pro-
 
 whenever possible and looking upon it as a means through which they are enabled to do the things for which they were elected. The rec ords will undoubtedly show that more members are regular in at tendance than otherwise.
 Committee meetings, as a matter Of fact are frequently more import ant than the council sessions because it is there that legislation with which the public is concerned has it's inception. Some council mem bers. after year or two of service, develop a preference for certain committees. In fact, much ado is usually made when committee per sonncl is being decided at the open ing of the fiscal year, but all too frequently it is found that the inter- est in the work assigned to the com- mittees ends where it starts.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People


1 a registered republican, he is en-
 titled to throw his nat into the ring
 for a primary Catch-as- s-catch-can
 contest. Some claim the best snub- bers in the republican party will have to be persuaded to do their
 stuff 10 knock this angle into q | cooked hat. Friends claim hc'li
 certainly upset things if he follows
 this course, while others cling to the
 independent running policy for him.
 Anyway. either course will prove in l teresting. providing that the eX-may-
 or decides what he is going to do
 about it. At present, he expresses
 Coyness when it comes to flirting
 with the mayors job.
 It is conceded that Donald Bart 1 let's chances for the nomination many old and new friends who would like 10 convince him that ho would make a much better run than | last time, due to the fact that he is i better known. Dave Nair and Alder man Talk are Iii a receptive mood, 1 so the rumor goes. Harry Ginsberg,
 the local republican chairman, is
 well thought of in all circles, so the l Observer is told, for local G. 0. P l enthusiasts thought enough Of him ! to have him head their town com ! mttce.
 Representative ThUre Bengst on
 has been approached because of his run for the last legislature, as has Senator Ernest Christ. It is conced- 1 cd that Senator Christ has his hands
 full at the legislature. due to that east bank Of the Pennington River low which is continually knocking at New Britain's political door. ] Quite a few Of the ring are prone to try and neutralize his endeayOrS on water rights but have reached nowhere, due to Senator Robert J. smiths statement that Senator , Christ had the legislation favorable to New Britain tucked away in his
 sleeve long before New BritainiteS sWooped down on legislative halls to talk about that intangible something which sent the legislators founder ing around asking each other, How come? 2" Besides, Senator ChriSt'S pO- sition as chairman of the committee on appropriations is considered a stepping stone 10 higher honors, so what's mayor to himH
 Alderman William Judd's recent out-again- again policy has politi
 cal potentates guessing. He prefers to remain mum" on matters at present, and it is easier to guess who will be our next mayor than 10 guess just how he feels about it. One thing is sure. and that is he's bitten by the political bug and very few per sons so bitten have not the mayor alty sting accom- panying the bite. If the orators of impromptu talkfests take their politics as a matter Of life and death. they are apt to go "dotty" trying to figure out, for the bankers motto is Silence is gold en-"
 Now that things arc perfectly clear to folks and the dope on who will be the next mayor has been generously handed out by one who always lends a willing ear to such matters, We all can settle down and digest Rips "Believe It or Not"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Connecticut Lakes
 Become Mud IF13fS

This weeks rainfall was a great benefit to the lakes and reservoirs about the state, for the drought this summer has been almost unprecc- dented and many of the bodies of water about the state have been re duCed 10 the verge of obliteration Water supplies in several reservoirs reached the danger point and actual ly gave out in some of the smaller reservoirs Of big city systems. In fact, only last week. Plainyille was forced to abandon the use Of Crvs- tai pond and begin drawing its drinking supply from the New Brit ain mains.
 But the reservoirs, fitted out as they are with various artificial in lets and with proper storage and conservation facilities, have suffered less than the lakes These wholly natural bodies of water have been near extinction this summer, and in many cases there was more bottom than surface visible.
 Manufacturing companies have water rights on various likes. and their demands for water for power purposes, coupled with the lack of rain to replcnish the lowered water. have placed q double burden on the lakes. In some instances these water rights have been limited, and with draWal of water had to cease after a certain level was reached, but in others there was no restriction. In at least one instance-Bolton pond the entire body of water was ex- hausted and the ugly, muddy bot tom was left sticking up through tiny pools and convincing the cot tagers that they had better go back 10 the city and get their swims in the "Y' pools.
 Islands appeared in other lakes, and the topography of almost all changed considerably from week to week as new isles rose above the surface and little bays were wiped out. Down in Florida, at the height of the real estate boom (the boom" vas the noise of the boom explod- ing), luCkless purchasers bought found it to be located several feet under water But here in Connecti- cut cottage buyers on lakes this year thought they were buying water and found they had only land-and mud, at that.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
SALE OF SHIPS

The report Of |. $. Comptroller 1 General McCarl that the government has lost millions Of dollars through the sale Of federal ships does not come as q surprise to critical observ- CTS Of the policy which came over the |, s. Shipping Board during re- cent years
 AS We have frequently pointed out, ! the only reason for purchasing gov ernment ships has been to obtain i them for q small fraction Of their ] actual value. On top Of this was the practice Of loaning companies money for operation. What this sys- ] tenn really amounted to was loaning concerns the money to make pay ments on the ships purchased. They wer" dealing with a bureau Of the government and had quite an easy time
 The comptroller's report was in scribed upon 100 typewriter pages, indicating there was a wide basis for complaint, The report completely demonstrates the futility Of con- ducting public business by an or ganization whose transactions are not subjected 10 the scrutiny of 8 regular government audit account ing. Considering the number Of ships sold for song" to irrespon- sible concerns who have been unable or would not meet their obligations. the granting of terms not mention ed in the contract advertised. and unsavory condition of affairs. In the matter of costs alone the govern ment loses heavy penny. The 321 vessels sold cost the government more than s4OS,0O0.000; they were disposed of for nearly s44OOO.oO0 but actually only s15,413,9l9 has been paid
 This was the last administration way Of taking the government out of the merchant marine"
 The utilization of mail contracts in order to bolster up the income Of companies which bought government ships is another instance of a method that does not react favor- ably toward the administration, past and present. One shipping concern, for instance, operated line for the government at a loss The line was sold to the company for sS25,000 Of which only s28,674 has been paid. Subsequently the line secured ten- year mail contract, assuring it of an annual income of from s35O. 900 to s45o. .0oO,
 It is astonishing indeed that such lines can be operated at a profit and handsome profit-only by securing q mail contract from the government. It seems a simple con- clusion that under such conditions the government is paying far too much for the transportation f mails; that a line which cannot transport enough freight 10 pay operating expenses is an economical- Ky unsound proposition in the first place.
 Of course. if under the Jones' White merchant marine law the government is to be a mail-contract Santa Claus 10 shipping companies then let the transaction go under it's right name. The word is graft.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Interest in Baseball Still Strong as Ever.

During the past few base ball sea sons. especially when it seemed that the New York clubs had the monop- oly on the pennants in both the National and American leagues and therefore on the playing of the world series, there has been loud and long wailing over the fact that interest in baseball was dying out.
 The approach of the world series this year proves that this wall was without foundation and was caused only by the monotony of New York being in the money every success sive year.
 Phladelphia,m mostly because of the veteran Connie Mack, New Eng lander by birth and training, one of the most romantic figures in the game today, and Chicago, no less that the Quaker City, have both gone wild. Reserved seats for the series games in each city were sold out in one day and each club was forced to return more than a million dol lars worth of thrilled applications for seats.
 Coming home 10 New Britain we find that the interest in the series is no less intense than it ever has been at this time of the year Every where one goes, where there is the last iota of interest in sports. the question naturally arises "Who is going to win the world series?"
 Old timers recall the clash clash between these two teams with q clarity that is startling. Others re- member more recent series, while all have their ideas and the num- Der is about evenly divided over the probable winner.
 If interest is dying in baseball, then we'll have 10 go somewhere else besides New Britain 10 find traces of the malady.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
HE NEW HAVEN AND TRI NK
 LINES

The traffic league of New Eng land does well to oppose a merger of New England railroads with the cX- istug trunk lines or any combina- ion of roads such as that suggested by Mir. Lorec recently. The belief is that by being taken as unit New England railroads can deal to better advantage, both for themselves and the New England public, than if they were coupled with trunk lines.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

Enemies Of Tammany Hal are having a round of pleasure during the mayoralty campaign. telling Jimmie Walker more about his ad- ministration than he ever suspected before. The trouble in New York seems 10 be that few people are in- terested In reform that interferes with q good time.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Oct. 5---Northcrn and southern New England: Partly cloudy and continued cool Saturday and sunday.
 Eastern New York: Fair Saturday and Sunday; continued cool.
 Conditions, The disturbance that vas over northern New England Thursday night continued to ad- vance northeastWard.
 The outlook is for mostly fair weather Saturday and Sunday in the northern Washington forecast dis trict
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Within the IaW'

Since it is against the law for shoe-shine stands 10 do business on Sunday in Boston, one of them puts up a sign on that day, reading; Have a shine on the house. These chairs in use on Sundays only. Down with all blue laws"
 The colored boys who work there charge no fee. But they accept tips. So Sunday becomes their most prof itable day.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
An Archer!

Caesar: What all's yo boy learn in in college, Nap?"
 Napoleon; Hes done took up archery"
 Caesar: What yo' mean arch cry?"
 Napoleon: "Ain't yo' nevah seen none ob dem arches what's under
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
TRAVEL RULES LIFTED

Coblcnz, Germany Oct. 5 UP}- The Rhineland commission has lifted the strict requirements for travel permits in the occupied zones. It was announced today that hereafter any document identifying the bearer would be sufficient and that special permits for group travelling were unnecessary.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Theatrical

Mayor Walker of New York wants to fix it so plays are passed upon by police critics before they reach that city. a
 The cops would be equipped with Stop and Go signals.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Drama

Three triplet sisters in Detroit all look and dress exactly alike. They must be responsible for a lot of men signing the pledge.
 Social
 Moscow is shocked by the revela- ton that manufacturer is still stamping the Cars face upon cakes of soap.
 This shop stop the whispering campaign that the Russians never heard of soap.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

An optimist in New York plans to erect a skyscraper more than 1000 feet high, hopeful that the top stories will yield good views of air planes from above.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

Bad news from Commercial street: Judge Traceski likes 10 see drivers who pass signal lights brought into police court.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Early Education
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
Political

We read that a well-knoNn poli- tician sat on a wasp the other day and was stung, but did not cry out
 He felt it beneath him, of course,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

The report that elastic fish have been caught off Bermuda by a sci entific expedition will be welcomed in angling circles, where fish that can be stretched to any length have been a long-felt want.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Member Audit Bureau ot Circulation

NtIHUtf STUIT BUfFHU UF iFtUTntI0n TAs A. E '. s h nat.oUal organiza tinn which fUTEisHe~ re~spap peIs and adlei- tissTs with a r,iy honest analyss C. oirculstIon Our circulation statistics Ire based upon thls audit This insures pro tection against fraud in newspaper dis- tr!5ution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Paradox

Uncle Jasper: People are pc culiar. Now, there's old Si DiclSer- man, all bent with toil."
 Ralph: Yes. Uncle, what of it 9" Uncle Jasper: And then there's his worthless son. Bill that got crooked from avoiding it."
 Jake Falstaff.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Didn't Know

Teacher: How many rings has Saturn got?"
 Pupil in Astronomy: T dunno. teacher; we was never on a party line with them"
 Mrs. c. H. Cass.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will he forwarded 10 New York
Our Beauty Hint.

Why bother getting facials, Folks.
 When funcials. smiles, and grins Inspired by The Fun Shop jokes
 Take care lines off our skins?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
TransnlitterS.

James: How do they get these spirit messages? By telephone?' Barton; "Oh, through the trance mitters"
 Elsie Caruth
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
Social
tI.inlc

Literary people rarely commit crimes" says neighboring neWspa- per editor.
 He evidently doesn't read many modern novels.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

The stock market just now seems to be operated on the stop and go plan; or like an elevator.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05

The Herald fs on sale daily h New York st Holdings Newsstand. Time. Square; sohu.-z's hewssJands, Entranre Grand Central. 4.nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-05
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