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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
THE CITY'S FREE SHOW

The relative merits of destructive and constructive criticism seem to be an issue in the discussion as to how far the Common Council should go in criticising city commissions, and with what degree of nicety commis- sions through their chairmcn should criticize the Common Council.
 It was Chairman NJ. W. Bannon Of the police commission who spoke with fervor the other day in reply to sundry criticisms heard recently in the Common Council. The substance Of these remarks indicated that if councilmcn want to function as critics of city commissions they need to be sure Of their data Merely ut tering phrases intended to reflect upon the integrity of any commis- sion doesn't prove anything at all unless the critical gentlemen have made q thorough study of the sub ject criticized and bring forward facts and figures to foundation the criticism. intoncs Mr. Bannon in tremulOus accents.
 That, We should say, puts the Common Council in a difficult posi- tion. Ii every member Of that august tribunal Of civic righteousness is 10 be forced to study and investigate everything he talks about all the joy of living will eyaporate Some Of the most spontaneous remarks ever ut tered in the council chambers came not as result of particular knowl- edge, but as the concomitant oe lack of knowledge; this upon the thesis that a humorists spontaneous criticism of what passes for civic virtue need not permit his style to be thwarted by too many facts
 MT. Bannon, we feel certain, ey- poets too much. The Common Coun- ell cannot be made into chamber as devoid of wit and verbal rapier thrusts as a meeting Of some board Of directors. The Common Council is a species of jury elected by the peo- pie not because of the data they declaim during an election cam paign, but largely on account of their respective personalities, their ability to meet the voters on an even foot ing and be known as good fellows, and to considerable extent accord
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
SOME EASILY GROW EXCITED

Those of us who fail to get excited every time speaker smacks the tocsin of alarm can indulge in 9 hearty laugh instead Or at least 8 chuckle. Two items-both in boxes convinced us yesterday that life is very much worth while, if only by way Of giving an opportunity to watch the contortions of sundry dis tillers of emotional sap who appear before gatherings and scare the wits out of otherwise carefree citizens of the Republic.
 There was the case of a so-called professor from North Manchester college, for instance, who told an audience of women in Gary, Ind, that mo leg is beautiful enough to be barred to public gaze" and that such exposure has a highly exciting effect" The good man added a postscript against the evils of danc- ing, backing his scientific conten- tions with the overwhelming evil dence that he found no reference to the fox trot or the honey bun in the Bible.
 This man had easy sailing in front of an audience Of elderly women, none of whom could be expected to be interested in exposing bare legs nor in initiating the fancy foxtrotting of their daughters or the files of other matrons. In other words, the gentleman had everything his own way and even got good newspaper play over the wires. He should be satisfied with having done a good days work.
 Another quilibrium- -smasher- this time a farm paper editor started q little black list of his own and placed Nicholas Murray Butler, Judge Ben Lindsay and Clarence Darrow on it, saying in ringing tones that they are "ruining the country"
 We had thought that the coun- ry-ruining industry had about petered out. For ten years we have heard and read reams about the nefarious gentry whose thinking is not stabilized and standardized and who therefore qualify as mephistoph- olistic miscreants of ruin.
 We hope to be pardoned and re- garded with a certain slight con- miseration if we fail to harbor enough excitement to induce illness or discontinue. What we should like to see happen, however, is the pas sage of a new law, preferably an to the Constitution, pro- viding that speakers who unneces- sarily alarm fellow citizens should not be permitted to charge fees, traveling expenses or hotel bills. Off hand that is the only method we know of to cure the disease if the of the evenly balanced does not turn the trick.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. | D. c, enclosing two cents iu stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advise cannot be given. nor can ex- 1 tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters are confid Editor.
 Q. Who is the oldest movie actor in the United States?
 A. William II. Taylor, aged 101. who has a part in The Vagabond King"
 c. From what story was the photoplay 'River of Romance" adopted?
 A. From Booth Tarkington's 1 play Magnolia" 1 Q. What is the value of United States nickel, Buffalo type, dated 1913?
 A. Five cents only.
 Q. What are the six largest re- ! ligious denominations in the United States?
 A. According to the 1926 census they are in the following order: Roman Catholic. Baptist. Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Protes- tant Episcopal. c. On what day did the fourth day of the Jewish holiday, Succoth. fall in 1918? A. Monday, October 20. Q. In what poem does the sen tence, "the mills of God grind slow ly," occur?
 A. Probably the best known is Longfcllow's translation of the Sin nGedichte von Logau:
 Though the mills of God grind
 slowly, yet they grind exceeding
 small;
 Though with patience He stands
 waiting. with exactness grinds
 He all"
 Q. What is fiat money?"
 "pCl 'di Clitf Illln iS Ilot redeemable in coin, the value of which rests upon the decree of the government.
 Q. What do chameleons eat?
 A. They are fond of meal worms. bread crumbs and tiny pieces of meat. Put the food on straws and move it about. as they will not eat food that is stationary. In their natural environment they live by catching insects.
 Q. Is the python and boa con- strictor the same species of snake?
 A. The name -constrictor Is commonly used to designate any large non- poisonous serpent that crushes it's prey in it's folds. The real boa-constrictor has rudimentary hind legs in the form of a spine-like hook. The python lacks rudimen- tary legs, but like the boa-constric- tor it is on-poisonous and crushes it's prey. Both grow to practically the same size and strength.
 Q. Who owns Santa Catalina island off the coast of California? A. William Wrigley. Jr., the chewing gum manufacturer. Q. How much do sharks weigh?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
Observations On He Weather

Washington. Oct. 16.-Forccast for Southern New England: Cloudy possibly showers tonight; colder in western Massachusetts Thursday Fresh to strong north winds in the afternoon, shifting to southwest to- night and to northwest Thursday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy. not so cold in south portion tonight; Thursday partly cloudy; colder, except on the coast; strong southwest, shifting to northwest winds.
 Conditions; The disturbance which was central over Minnesota yesterday morning has moved east ward and is now central over On tario. It is causing cloudy and un- settled weather in the Lake region and northern New England. A long ridge of high pressure extending
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
25 Fears Ago Today

woman was killed last evening on Park street when she was struck by a switch engine.
 A special meeting of the Tabs will be held this evening to take action in regard to securing tem- porary quarters while the work or the new building is in progress.
 Charles A. Gates of this city was elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at the annual convention held in Willimantic yes terday
 The initial rally of the republican campaign was held last evening in the casino. The SIoper guards and the Hardware City battery made their appearance in a brief street parade.
 It is being rumored that two more candidates for representative on the republican ticket will be brought out at the caucus tomor- row evening,
 The German Rifle club will meet this evening. The club will have a bird shoot tomorrow. The bird 1 will be a wooden affair and as a target will be used in New Britain for the first time.
 Hundreds attended the organ re- cital given last evening at the South church under the auspices of the Mems union, The union plans to give a series of recitals during the winter.
 The pay roll of the street depart mcnt during the past week was S271.33
 Clan Mcleod of New Haven, champion team of bowlers, visited this /city last evening and played | three rings of carpet bowls with the local clan.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

ing to the sum of unsubstantiated criticism they can hurl at whatever seems to need it, This tendency they bring with them into the council chamber. And when occasionally some peeved member tries to use the No. lis of his wrath upon the eff Cient deeds of some unsuspecting city commission. the chairman has the right to publicly reply in kind or with even better ammunition. It's a good show all around.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

ignoramuses.
 In MT. Shaw's humorous sketch he emphasizes that the only land where children are being trained to be smarter than their elders is in Russia. This unabashed admiration for all the soviets do is also an ear mark of the intelligentsia caste.
 When reading such clownery in words it is scarcely advisable to be shocked. It is meant to be laughed at Why take a laugh seriously?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
THE BUSINESS SITUATION! Reported by F.. C. Barrett

MONTHLY LETTER, PRESIDENT
 OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK
 While it must always be assumed that our financial position, as the creditor nation of .he world. is i'm prcgnable, and recognizing the fact that our bank clearings are constant ly mounting and our manufacturing attaining new high levels of produc- tion, we should not overlook the possible effects of unfavora ble weather conditions and political un- certainties in certain agricultural centers, as well as the increasing extravaganza of local governments in fostering paternalistic enterprises, the final disastrous Announcement of the Florida real-estate boom, the chaotic condition of European mon- ey marts, and the assumption of enormous interest bearing obliga- tions--in the aggregate-by the masses in the purchase of luxuries that they cannot afford.
 Tt is the consensus of opinion among bankers, railroad executives, manufacturers, statisticians and fi- nancial editors that, while the first half of the fiscal year partook of the nature of business revival, relative ly speaking, and excepting a few less suspicious developments such as the corn belt unrest, it may be wise within the bounds of economic ra- tionality, to pursue a policy of re- trenchment for the remainder of the year."
 AVERAGE MERCHANT:
 Business is rotten"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
FAINT HEARTS NEVER WON

 By Margaret Frances Morgan So whimsical her smile the while, He cannot guess. he cannot know If she be tropic as the Nile, Or frigid as eternal snow. In sooth, he cannot understand, As in his own her palm she slips. If he should Irorely kiss her hand Or dare to kiss her lips, Oh, foolish doubt that sits upon The wall that guards pulsng heart, How many ladies might be won If some magician would impart A knowledge lovers might com. mand-
 talisman to give them tips On when to kiss a lady's hand, And when to Kiss her lips. 'Twere reckless to be overbold With ladies that one cannot guess 'Twere safe a doubtful hand to hold
 'Twere safe, perchance, that hand to press. And yet methinks that fair Romance Must smile at him who bravely grips His trembling heart rt-and takes a chance
 At kissing doubtful lips!
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
Germ dessroyif,g
 MsiSt 1ear.CabH1EDS!

ANOTHER victory for scencel Grand A mothers time wasting methods of curing cold-now give way to the scien- tiac certainty of OZO MIST-a liquid in- halant which destroys germs in nose and throat-and dries up colds quickly.
 Drop few drops of OZO MIST on your handkerchief. Inhale the inytgorating, germ1cidal odor Tine first breath gives you relef-clears the closged mucus, freeing the air passages. You breathe freely. The irr1tated membranes of nose and throat are soothed. Coughing and sneczins a7e lessened. Laboratory tests show that bacteria which caused your cold are quickly destroyed. OZO MIST evaporates slowly for eight hours-and deposits healing medicaments in the nose. throat and lungs.
 Noth'~~ Is so efficient as OZO MIST for a cold. | asy, so pleasant to use. Simplest remedy Tor child cold.
 Garry OZO MIST in pocket or pursa Use 1t when In crowds-to prevent danger of contagious colds. Get @ bottle of OZO MIST at your local druggist. 50 cents for 50 treatments. Insist upon the original
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
POLITICAL STRATEGY

Political strategists who are en- rolled among members Of the Demo- atic-Progressivc majority in the Senate cannot be held up to ridicule by their Republican brethren who also are dcvout believers in the efficacy of strategy.
 The desire to add industrial changes to the original plan for agricultural tariff relief was consid- cred good strategy by the Republi- cans. It was an attempt to take ad- vantage of situation which prob ably would not have been regarded as worth the effort at this time had the agricultural bloc been indifferent to the blessings of tariff tinkering. By nature conservative, Republi- can managers opposed special ses- sion on principle. But if a special session was to be held to pass agri- cultural legislation they would agree if at the same time tariff revision on grand scale could be included in the rcyamping of agricultural sched- ules.
 The DemOcratic-P c-ProgrcSsive bloc, with tongues in their checks because they were aware there would be no industrial changes at all unless they conceded them, agreed. It was a case of strategy on both sides.
 Now the agricultursts have their Farm Board and everybody seems more or less agreed about changes in the agricultural schedules in the tariff The Democrats and Progress sives, however, still strategically in- clined. seem certain to achieve what they knew they could do from the first-block what they term un- reasonable upturns in industrial schedules. With rare senatorial diplomacy the Democrats whisper to their Republican colleagues that it is against the wishes Of President Hoover to hoist industrial schedules unnecessarily!
 p,,f hh tc- sives are not satisfied to kill increas- ed industrial schedules and set up schedules of their own. That would be bad political strategy. They mere ly want to prevent the Republicans from having their way, and do not care to see tariff bill passed at this time with their own schedules in 1t. They wish to see the tariff convul- sion-such as it is-hcld in abeyancc until the next congressional cam paign is over. That means they want the tariff chatter to go into the reg uldr SeSSlOn DcBlnnlnS Tn DeCe1n- Der. Nothing, they declare so helps Democratic congressional aspirants as Republican tariff schedules hang ing fire. These comprise something definite to point at with all the alarm that political masters of emo tional fervor can muster. Nothing would injure the next campaign for the Democrats so adversely as to have the tariff muddle cleared now. That, too, Is strategy a Ia politique.
 Neither side, nor any faction, is justified in criticizing the motives of the other. It is only that the cheeks and balances of demo- cratic government are being dis played. The tariff merely happens to be the stone pile upon which the men sentenced to Congress are privi- legged to use their sledge hammers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
Disabled Veteran!

Mandy: How come dat no count man ob yours nevah works?" Cleo: He done got gassed durin' de wah, an evah since den de doc tahs say he got gastric juice,"
 John r. Syms.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

| because they cant remember; wish ing Vainly that we could forget.
 Many poor Americans were in Europe this year" Their talk doubtless revealed the kind they were.
 Good example doesn't help much. Prisons still need reform despite the better element sent there,
 But how did the boss climb so high when he's so dumb as to pick the office windbag for promotion?
 If only the sign, Dangerous Curve Ahead" could be used to make the motorist snap out of it when his eye is on a pedestrian ankle.
 Another example of double jeop- ardy is crucial struggle by the dear old Whozis eleven during a world series.
 There must be some high-priced shops where the poor can pay S35 for hats like the rich buy at the dollar-limit.
 Death removes all caste lines. Cat and rabbit, muSkrat and pooch, all are blended in the glory of Scalskin
 AmeriCanism: A suspicion that the man who talks about tolerance or broad-mindedness is in secret league with the devil.
 Fortunately, a marriage can be successful without agreement con- cernihg a movie hero with a trick InuStache.
 The thing to bear in mind, how ever, is that liquor affects drivers the same way, whether legal or il- legal.
 One explanation of things is that ordinary policemen seldom arc pro- noted for interfering with estab- lished gratis.
 What d life. On the highway you are annoyed by the taste of adver- tiscrS; on a detour by the taste of the landscape.
 Now they say the watermelon Is 92 per cent water. Each diner, how ever, will continue to find differ cnt percentage of cant in canta- loupe.
 Dean InSe says great men are depressed and anxious beyond what the circumstances justify" but doesn't name any others like that.
 Having tried candidates who offer as martyrs to civic duty, perhaps cities could mend matters by select ing men who haven't q martyr com- plcX.
 It is announced that Mrs Me Cormic!is campaign will be bunk less. Evidently the announcement isn't part of the campaign.
 Correct this sentence: "Why, yes" said he. T saw my picture in the rotoSravure section, but l didn't save it.
 Copyright, 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

about Wall street, for a stroll in the park of neigh boring city one bright morning and paused before the Farragut statue.
 That" said the parent, impress lively, lis Admiral Farragut." "Is he,' the little girl asked, "any relation to General Motors?"
 He Doesn't Strut, Quinn; My wife is quite a lin- guist."
 Markert: "So is mine" Quinn: You ought to hear her talk Greek to me"
 Markert; You ought to hear mine talk Turkey to me-"
 Mary Bessmann. Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

from Wyoming southeastward to Georgia IS producing pleasant weather in the western and southern districts. The temperature is rising in all sections east of the Missj sjssippi river. Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with mild temperature. followed by fair and slightly cooler.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
INHERITED HIS INSURANCE

Cincinnati, O., Oct 16 P-For- mer President Calvin Coolidge today. in a letter prepared for presentation before the American Life convention here, declared that he had inherit ed his interest in insurance, "as both father and grandfather bought pro- lection for themselves and their families by this method"
 MT. Coolidge, who became a di- rector of the New York Life Insur- ance company upon his retirment from presidency. described himself as a policy holder for nearly 40 years.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
StuIll,>ed!

When Larry was five, someone gave him an address book and pen cil. He started out, importantly. Whats you number?" he asked a friendly neighbor.
 -Four hundred and seventeen" :" was the reply.
 Larry chewcd his pencil. Finally he asked: How do you write it please? I can make a four and I can make seven, but l don't know how to make a teen"
 Mrs. l.. C. Novins
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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"Shine! Shine!'

"Shine! Shine!" Since sunshine won't perform the way We want it to from day to day. Let's make the fun shine on the places Where it belongs, Folks, our own faces
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
No Common Joint!

Jerry: Lets go over to Bob's speakeasy." Larry: What kind of a place is it?"
 Jerry: "Very exclusive. He won't serve a cop or a revenue officer"
 -Myron Bassi
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
Brcathes There a Girl

An army captain, who recently retired because he made a successful assault on Wall street, took his lit tie daughter, who had heard 2 lot
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
DcvOutly Wished.

DevOutly Wished! Larson: ITO succeed in the talk ics' a girl must nave not only a pretty face and fine figure but a good voice."
 Bennett: "T wonder if the time will ever come when they'n have to have brains."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

The Herald is on sale daily In Ne" York at Hotalings Newsstand Times souare; schultzs Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

What a world. Spanking the kids because they cant remember; wish ing vainly that we could forget.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

Many poor Americans were in Europe this year" Their talk doubtless revealed the kind they were.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
Facts and dFancies
By Robert Ouillen

By RObert Qu1IIen How pleasant life would be with what you have if nobody had more!
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

Good example doesn't help much. Prisons still need reform despite the better element sent there.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

But how did the boss climb so high when he's so dumb as to pick the office Windbag for promotion?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

If only the sign, Dangerous Curve Ahead" could be used to make the motorist snap out of 1t when his eye is on pedcst rian ankle.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

Correct this sentence: "Why, yes" said he. T saw my picture in the rotogravure section, but l didn't save it."
 Copyright. 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16
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New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

Another example of double jeop- ardy is a crucial struggle by the dear old Whozis eleven during a world series.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

It is announced that Mrs Me Cormic!is campaign will be bunk less. Evidently the announcement isn't part of the campaign.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

Death removes all caste lines. Cat and rabbit, muskrat and pooch, all are blended in the glory of sealskin.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-16

There must be some high-priced shops where the poor can pay $35 for hats like the rich buy at the dollar-limit.