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New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

he will not get results immediately.
 Ut is to be hoped earnestly that some organized effort may be made at once to help the Porto Ricans. We become hardened to stories of the famine in China and India, but it is unthinkable that little children shall starvC or even go hungry in United States territory while pro- duccrs worry over the problem ol surplus food marketing"
 No organized effort seems 10 be made 10 aid the afflicted in the is- land. This is surprising in a land which contains millions of citizens whose attention need only be direct ed toward suffering to spur them 10 help. Porto Rico is entitled to a Christmas present from the United States and it is something to eat, with a promise of better conditions under the American flag later.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Ot R "PAtIFJCAT1ON'
 OF HAITI

Communists, such few as exist in this country, like something to argue about. Almost anything will do. They thrive on contention and 1t isn't necessary to know the why's and wherefore of a subject to be "agin' the government" Thus there have been some outdoor and indoor meetings of Communists regarding the Haitian occupation. The ruction in North Carolina, incident to the strikes, having died down and the Communists who hoped into that troubled area having done no good 10 either themselves or tho cause they alleged 10 espouse, they seized upon the Haitian situation with the accustomed avidity designed 10 ad vertise the existence Of the Com munists
 No one claims that the presence of American marines in Haiti is an ideal situation, however, But the
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
"OUSTING" SENATOR HEFLIN

Down in Alabama, where politics are most peculiar, the Democratic state committee seems to regard Senator Thomas Hetiin as no good Democrat Consequently. by vote Of 27 10 20, it has read him out of the party for his opposition to Governor Smith in 1928. There may be other reasons why the state committee doesn't care for NIr. Heflin any more.
 If parties mean anything at all, even in the South, the action of the Alabama state committee is emi- nently logical Senator Heflin has been a Republican in important matters and perhaps a Democrat in trivial matters. A Democratic senator from a Democratic state, who refuses to support the Demo- cratic party during q presidential election, and in addition makes speeches and creates religions issues to help the other party certainly cannot be regarded as worthy of of flcial Democratic support. The Re publicans feel the same way about some Of their black sheep, with the difference that the Republicans arc afflicted with the possessing Of en- tire state organizations which arc somewhat Republican in name only.
 Senator Heflin prolcsses 10 be satisfied with the action Of the state committee in his state, explain ing that he really feared 10 enter the Democratic primary there because that would have forced him into po- litical activity against his Eepubli- can allies Of 1928 in the state Now he says, Ee is 'rce 10 run as an ln~ dependent in the primaries; winch means he wilt seek the support ot Republicans in his state and such Democrats who are mentally affected by his religious and prohibition out cries.
 The Democratic national commit tee, however, Is said to be disap- pointed at the turn Of political events in Alabama It had hoped that the schism which afflicted the party in 1928 might be forgotten With AIr. TIeflin prancins about the state in an effort 10 keep th, SC 'issues' alive there is slight hope that the people in Alabama will be permitted 10 forget. Senator Heflir is one of the troublc-makers in the party and to the notion of many ob- servers nothing can sqnelCh him but rcsounling defeat in tu~ stat primary. r. the Democrats Of that state nominat" an upstandjug man nho does not deal in prejudice but prefers 10 discuss such worthy is. sues as appeal to thc intelligence o the states followers of JeffcrsonIaI principles there is a likelihood tha
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
\EM DRIVING TESTS

It long has been q source of com- plaint that the automobile driving tests necessary before obtaining a license are too easy a rite to prevent incompetent drivers from winning against an indulgent state. There have been stories that persons after buying a car have been able, after the most cursory instructions in how to run it. apply for license and pass" the tests with flying colors.
 Massachusetts seems to be inauSu- rating an important reform. Alarm cd at the large increase in accidents alons the highways. the state has WSt begun new tests that are guaranteed to be strict. In fact, 70 per cent Of those trying them failed on the first day. Women were the chief victims, the news reports state, and one man who had been driving car for seven yearS-Dut llad peell involved in two accidents within the past year-had to take the new tests and failed ingloriously. Thus after having been an experienced driv- CT" for seven years this man finds himself unable to sit at the wheel any more.
 l If is significant that motor vehicle 1 departments are beginning 10 take l action in a matter that heretofore ! has been only discussed. There has
 been talk of mentally unfit drivers, men who are temperamentally un-
 fit to drive, persons who could not 1 remember the rules, and what not i Tn Massachusetts finally a spirit ed
 effort is being made to do more than
 discuss these matters.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

sediment and are remarkably clear. which, however, is the most com mon. The forms have no organs Of attachment, but are supplied with air cells, causing them 10 float on the surface, where they are brown about by the winds.
 Q. How many Indians are in the United States?
 A. The latest census of Indians shows total of 355.4S1.
 Q. Is the Chrysler building higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
 A. The Chrysler building will be 1,030 feet high and the Eiffel Tower in Paris is l. .0O0 feet high.
 o. What will be the cost of the new Internal Revenue building and the new Commerce building in Washington?
 A. The estimated cost Of the In ternal Revenue building is s17,5O0,- 900, and for the Department of Commerce building. sl0,000, ,000. These costs include removal of the old buildings and for the Com merce building sS5O,0OO is included for the land. c. Where is Syria
 A. In Asia Minor; the capital is | Damascus.
 Q. What is the address Of Dr. S Parks Cadman?
 A. 429 Clinton avenue, Brooklyn, | New York. Q. Is the Spanish almond differ ent from the almonds grown in the | United States?
 A. The Spanish almond is a l type very similar to the American almond, although it is a trifle darker. There is little difference in | the taste
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
25 Fears Ago Today

Ernest Ncibling was elected war F.. at meeting held last evening. l.. D. penfield was elected master at the meeting of Harmony lodge, r. X: A. NJ.
 All the local norsemcn assembled at Franklin square this afternoon to travel up the speedway in the face ol the moving picture machino Among those present were Chief Rawlings, II. l.. Mills, James White, w. II. Harrison and about 40 othe"S
 The brewery of the John Zunncr Health Beer company was sold at auction this afternoon. It is located at the foot of Bclden street.
 About 400 pupils are attending the evening schools here. The fall term will be brought to q close on January 3.
 Trade started off busily in the To- cal stores last evening and the mer- chants anticipate very successful week.
 Judge Cooper Will attend dln- ner in honor of Govcrnor-clect at the Hartford club tomorrow.
 The town investigating committee worked on the military tax question last evening.
 The fire department is having q hard time seeing that the hydrants are kept clear of snow. No sooner are the hydrants clear than another snow storm follows. Councilman Richard Schaefer has arrived home from Cleveland where he spent several days. The board of sclcctmen will ac- company tho advisory board on nr | inspection of the new town hall 10 morrow.
 1 C,cpn,l hand core cd 1T
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Helene Costello Will
 Wed Sherman Soon

Los Angeles, Dec. IT P(-Helene Costello, daughter of Maurice Cos tello and sister of Mrs. John Barry more, and Lowell Sherman, motion picture actor, will be married dur ing the latter part of March and will spend a honeymoon abroad.
 Announcement of the engagement and the tentative wedding date was made yesterday by Miss Costello. screen player. The wedding will Culmjnato d romance or many months in the film colony.
 Miss Costello is the former Will" of John Y. Began. member of prominent New York family. Her divorce became final short tim" ago. Sherman is the former hus- band of Pauline Garon, film actress,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Dusty, the Pup
THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON
By Philip Ohman

bN 1Illp oIllIldlI
 Judge: "Now, madam. you tell your side of this affair.""
 First Lady: Well. it was this way, your honor. She was pushing me all the time we were at the counter. until got eXasperated and told her. Nov. you! You with the peroxide top, Jay off pushing me, or I'll push your face in She got all het up and sad: Yes, go'wan an push. Just do me a little favor and push. So pushed. and-'
 Judge: That will do. Now. yon madam"
 Second Lady: There ain't much more to tell, your honor. l guess she told you what happened, all right, only she got the persons a little mixed. She started the pushing, not I. And she"
 Judge: "Order! Now, what l want to know Is, just what started all this-what was it you were both after at the counter?" Ladies: "Oh, judge. it was a card with the darlingest engraved motto: Peace on Earth, Good Will 10 Men"
 Judge: CASE DISMISSED"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing 10 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! advise 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.-E Editor.
 c. Are Albinos a separate race?
 A. The word albino was first ap- piled by the Portuguese to white negroes in West Africa. It is not the name of a separate race, but applies to any individual in whom there is a congenital deficiency in the coloring pigment of the hair, skin or iris of the eye.
 c. In which states is sheep ranching carried on most eXten- sively?
 A. Idaho and Wyoming. Q. What is copperas? A. The old name for ferrous sul- phate or green vitriol. It is made by dissolving iron in dilute sulphuriC acid.
 c, What proportion of steel con sumed in the United States is used for railroads, automobiles and build | ngs?
 A. In 1928. ITO per cent by rail roads; 15.2 in automobiles and 15,1 in buildings.
 Q. What is the value Of two cent violet Landing of Columbus postage stamp of the 1893 issue? | A. It is Catalogued at 1 cent if cancelled and 10 cents if uncan- celled.
 Q. Is the New York Herald still being issued? A. The old New York Herald, es- tablished in S35, has been combined with the Tribune, and is now known as the New York Herald Tribune. Q. Is Ruth Roland now playing in the movies" Is she married?
 A. She will soon return to the screen in a film version of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.s book. Reno" Hel last appearance was in 1927 in "Tht | Masked Woman She is married to Ben Bard who is playing IT vaudeville.
 Q. Of what nationality wa! Auguste St. Gaudens the sculptor
 A. He was born in Dublin Ireland, of French and Irish par entage.
 Q. What is the chemical formul; of boris acid"
 A. H3 BO3.
 Q. When was paper money frs issued by the United States govern ment?
 A. In 1861.
 Q. What do the letters $. P. c E. on the flags of ancient Rom stand for?
 A. Senate Populusque Romanus meaning "Thc Roman Senate an the People, Q. Where is the Sargasso Sea How was the name derived?
 A. It is region of the Atlanti ocean. from about latitude 25 de grees north to 33 degrees north. an , between the Azores and the Bahan as. The name was derived from tn } large amount of seaweed. particu larly sargassum bacciferum, whic it contains. It lies In the eddy ( the great systems of currents, s Q that the waters carry very littl
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

the state will be represented in the Senate by a different typ of man. This is probable. too, considering the widespread conviction of Ala bama newspapers that there is need for a change back to the standard set by Mir. Underwood.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
THE HEAD WAITER

By John NJ. Singer He strides like czar through the
 dning-room clatter- He's Lord of the Larder, Prince
 of the Platter. Adored by the ladies, he parks at
 his nervous Assistants who follow his standards
 Of service.
 Oh, kings may have castles And thousands of vassals, But hail to one greater The gorgeous Head Waiter! When greeting his noble, one must
 be a friend to Some person or note or he'll not
 condescend to Acknowledge the presence of one
 who thus blundcrs- Though five-dollar bills. magic
 workers of wonders, When pressed on His Highness Dispel all his shyness
 And quickly he's able
 To find one table. Ii were a lad with my future before me My course would be clear, and know you'd encore me. I'd not be banker, a judge or
 physician; No, I'd have a higher, noblal ambition
 To be that resplcndent, Aloof, independent. Transcendent Dictator
 The Naughty Head Waiter.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Radio Time.

This is Station ANY, located in the heart of Hicktown. We will now broadcast the correct time. The time is now 7:04 by the City Hall tower clock, 6:5S by Epsteins jew elry store. G;53 by the clock in Cos metic's drug store, the church chimes are striking :, and the school clock points to two minutes past l2 just as the eos train is laundering past the railroad sta ton. Before signing off, Station ANY makes the following announce n,ent to avoid possible confusion: The correct time as broadcast by
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
k. OF r, TO INITIATE

Washington l.. Morgan Lodge Knights of Pythias will hold a reg ular meeting this evening at S:oO o'clock at their lodgerooms in the jr o. L. X. NJ. hall on Glen street. After the business meeting Ethan Lodge Knights of Pythias of Bristol, will confer the rank of knight. Can didatcs from Bristol and New Brit ain will receive Visitors from Plain vlle Southington and Bristol will be present. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Where Hubby ShOnc!

Mrs Harris: Is that true that your husband cant get any more credit anywhere ?"
 Mrs Buckley: Nowhere except the police station. Hes always be- ing charged with something there"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

 synonym: Coach.
 South China is determined to show Russia she can't be bluffcd If it takes the last Manchurian.
 Home is place where you eat dinner scraps for supper and know it.
 Modern life offer few examples Of ''noblesse oblige," unless you count the fact that trucks give flivvcrs room to pass.
 Well. sir; what a surprise. Wheels kept right on turning. even though figures on a tape change from 2i0 to S5.
 New Workers who cant select the worst of 26 city noises must live in apartments where nobody is learning the fiddle.
 The sinful downfall Of the righteous isn't new. The only man good enough 10 save from the flood got drunk when it was over, Give Dad something restful for Christmas To be sure. Slippers to rest his feet. and a little conspiracy tO roCt bic pnol:otbooI- America dotes on bath tubs. but you'll notice that authors still dem- onstrate their hero's superiority by giving him a bath every day.
 Americanism: Buying books we don't read; attending opera we cant appreciate; paying tor a room with bath and not king the bath. It won't do for all concerns to Eierge. If there's no competition. who will pay the radios adenoid | tenor?
 The tulmult and the shouting dies; the heroes and the crowds de- part. Still stands the big games sacrifice-a crippled back and leg and heart.
 It must make a foot feel especially doWnca&t, while having the shot picked out. to realize that it lookr ru like rabbit.
 A noted psychologist announces the discovery that men are silliYr after dark. but doesn't tell which nlglt club he visited
 Adam was yellow enough 10 blame Eve, but he didn't take gas when his soft snap ended
 Still, birds of a feather flock to. gether. You'd naturally eXpec treacherous luggage to travel viii a treachcrous dry.
 Lives of rich men oft remind us wealth can make us seem sublime and keep press men right behin, us to report each given dime.
 It might be a good idea. whil
 framing a Constitutional Amend ment, to tack on rider telling Fed
 eral judges what it means. : Correct this sentence: q think tn 2 old way of raising children was bet l ter,' said he, and I'm not intimat
 ing that my own excellence prove
 the point"
 ' Copyright. 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Member Audit Rurpau Ot Circulation

Member Audit ifureaD Ot Circulation The k. (. ts natonal organization which furnishes newspapers and edEef- ttsere with s strictly honest analysis C circulation. our circulation statistIcs Ere based upon this audit This insures pro lection against fraud 'n newspaper die- trihuton figures to both national and local advertiserA
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Dad Has Our Sympathy!

Dad Has Ouf SynlpatnI! See the plunder his women folks buy At this time year, poor old Dad heaves a sigh: "The reindeer's no symbol of Christ mas" says he, Ut should be a goat, and the goat stands for M E."
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Iemhep ot fhe A,~octatPd preSs

The Associated Press Is exclusively en titled to the use for Ie- publication ci all news credited iu U Oi rui othfI " 70 credited in 'his rartt and s'en uCa' ueTr publ shed th-tein
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
HOnflIl!

Elsie: Do you know the most popular air in town 2"
 Robert: "I will be, if that or rich uncle of mine will ever croak"'
 Jesse Gilders.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
WHY PERMIT STARVATION
 UNDER OLD GLORY?

Starvation in a land over which | the American flag flies is q most dis agreeable contemplation for proud nIl Americans. Porto Rico IS the land. All the suffering in that island was not caused by the recent hurri- cane, either. Governor and Mrs, Theodore Roosevelt in the islands have cndeavored 10 center the at tention of the American people upon conditions existing there. But in the United States apathy rules. As the Meriden Record says. perhaps It is due to the stress and strain Of current happenings, the market crash, the political flub-dub, and the ever increasing complexities ol everyday life" that the needs Of Porto Rico go unanswered. Yet here are words from the cable Of Gov crnor Roosevelt;
 "Nlany are starving. Thou
 sands of our school children
 have only one meal a day. These
 future American citizens are
 suffering more than any other
 children beneath the American
 flag
 That is not a pretty picture. This is occurring under the flag of na- ton that is trying to find way to get rid of surplus food products at profit!
 The trouble in Porto Rico goes back further than the hurricane There is something wrong in the ! government Of the islands. The To- ledo Blade touched upon this point forcefully the other day;
 "Thc hurricane was not the sole cause of poverty and suffering in l Porto Rico. where climate and soil ! conditions are most favorable to food production. The natives have 1 been exploited. Too much of the wealth they hay" produced has been taken from them that others may l live al ease and in luxury. Governor Roosevelt is striving 10 bring about better political and economic condi- tons. They may lnak" repetition of existing conditions improbable, but
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Tho Herald is on sale daily in New York et Hotaiings Newsstand. Times Square: Schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Usually

this station is central standard time, Good night"
 Usually! Clarke: Are the policemen here good talkers?" Howley: "All but the traffic cops" . Clarke: How SO" Howley: "Their speech is halt ing,
 George R. Bonn Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Careful Woman.

Mrs. Triton: Harry, when you in- troducc me 10 people l wish you wouldn't say meet the wife, Triton: What shall 1 say, then ." Mrs. Triton: Say Meet my wife people might get the wrong in- pression."
 -EiCtOr Belclcr.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
TELEPHONE CALLS

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Victor Belchcr.

A married man is one who has two hands with which to steer the car.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
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S4'n6 all communications tt i1in
 Shop t.difm care ot th' New Hritain Urtahi aud your H.t,rs will ut torwar.hxt H New Snik
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
Facts and Fancies
RN Hnhcrt Gllillen

Scapcgoat: One who is blamed for the sins and failures of others. synonym: Coach.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Second hand cars are listed in Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Battered at the Post O11re at New Britain
 as Second Glass Mai Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

South China is determined to show Russia she can't be bluffed If it takes the last Manchurian.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Ddily Sunday E1cepted) Al Herald Bldg. h7 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Home is a place where you eat dinner scraps for supper and know if
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

America dotes on bath tubs. but youll notice that authors still dem- onstrate their hero's superiority by giving him a bath every day.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Americanism: Buying books We don't read; attending opera we cant appreciate; paying tor room with bath and not taking the bath.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

It won't do for all concerns to Elerge. If there's no competition. who will pay the radios adenoid tenor?
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Oh, kings may have castles And thousands of vaSSalS, But hail to one greater The gorgeous Head Waiter!
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

The tulmult and the shouting dies; the heroes and the crowds de- part. Still stands the big games sacrifice-a crippled back and leg and heart
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Give Dad something restful for Christmas TO be sure. Slippers to rest his feet. and little conspiracy to rest his pockctbook.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Correct this sentence: q think the old way of raising children was bet ter" said he, and I'm not intimat- ing that my own excellence prove, the point"
 Copyright. 1929, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Modern life offer few examples Of "noblesse oblige," unless you count the fact that trucks give fliNvcrs room to pass.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

It must make foot feel especially downca&t, while having the shot picked out, to realize that it looked like a rabbit.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

Still, birds of a feather flock to- gether. You'd naturally expect treacherous luggage to travel wi.h a treachcrous dry.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

The sinful downfall of the righteous isn't new. The only man good enough 10 save from the flood got drunk when it was over.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

It might be good idea. while framing a Constitutional Amend ment, to tack on a rider telling Fed eral judges what it means.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-17

New Workers who cant select the worst of 26 city noises must live in apartments where nobody is learning the fiddle.