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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
DOWN AND ACROSS The Annual Mcctin" of 1he Nov- >tipful Soriety Of Crossword
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 By Irwin Waters
 Chairman (aoout to sign minutes O. previous meeting); Tt is yotr pleasure. gen lemen. that l sign these minutes ,''
 Various voices: FAY. Yes Yea (archaicJ, ..
 Chairman; Thank you. gentle men, And now, gentlemen, before embarking upon the business of the evening. l would like, if l may. 0 take this opportunity of saying ju~t one or two words concerning the present position and future wei Voices: Proceed, Go on. Move forward,
 "hairman: "Vcry well, then. gen tlemcn. 1 Wish to say that it gives me very great pleasure to observ" that the crossword has lost none of it's popularity as a form of recrea- ton. er--rclaNation
 A voice: Amusement"
 Chairman: ". Yes -- amusp- mcnt. and-er-diVersion
 Voice: That's a good 'm boss
 Chairman CmpresSivcly, as d!1 subsides): But, gentlemen. we must keep moving. We must develop the open spaces. We must G'.' down
 Voice: And across"
 to brass tacks. Let us see 10 i that VIC are never lost for want 0 an Emu-for lack of an Ergo. le us look to our AriGs. let HIS chcrisi our Berries. And let us remembe 1 that, whatever
 Voice: "Whate'er (poctic)"
 Second voice; "Bravo. Freddy - you're wondcrful.'
 Chairman (warming up): "Tha.' 1 the spirit lads! Keep it up. Let II remember, r say, that, come Wha ! may. it is Up to us always to call spade shovel. Time is getting O.! 2nd there is much to be done. Vi therefore pass on to the first ite! on the agCnda--the question, gentle men, of the W. s. C. F. tic. A blac and white check has been sug gested.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
PROBING NOkTHWE ESTER\
 NEWSPAPERS

If it be true that a hundred cdi- tors and publishers Of the Northwest have been paying for advertise- mcnts on a lavish scale advising Congress to pass the tariff bill as il stands. Senator Norris is justified in wishing an investigation as 10 who is furnishing the motcy.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

The 20,OO0.0O0 population plan has been revived.
 According to sanguine prognosti- cation, Fairfield county, Connecti- cut, is to have population running into the millions. In due time every thing is 10 be built up for q radius of G0 or more miles. taking in parts Of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. This vast city will be the greatest in the world, and might just as easily have 40 million popu- lauon as 20 million. Paper is pa. tent when figures are placed there on.
 The facts are there may be some disappointment about this estimate. As everyone has been aware. large part O. New Norh s increase in population in the past has been due to immigration, A large propor- ton Of the immigrants Of the past settled tight in New York City. ENerytimc boatload of them landed m the harbor the popula ton would be boosted by several thousands. Hundreds or boatloads were landed every year, Hundreds of thousands Of new immigrants were added 10 the population Of the city every year.
 That has stopped 10 g great eN- tent.
 In the better class or apartment buildings. which abound hv the thousands throughout the great city, the absence of children is marked. A Brooklynito told us recently tha: landed on the quays the popula- in the apartment in which he had lived for six years. there had been only two or three babies during all that time. The apartment IS large one. Duplicate this Suff- ciently and one comes to the in cvitable conclusion that the huge population increase may not even tuate as quickly as has been antlcl- | pated. At least, one can refer to the | forecast in the New York Herald Of 1 20 years ago and still find it un- | fulfilled by about 14 millions of people.
 The population throughout the country as q whole, according to re- l liable estimates. is not bound to 1 grow as swiftly as it has in the past. By far the swiftcst growth l right now, so far as large families l is concerned, is in the rural districts. ] In the past rural districts help i ed the big cities to show increases. along with the immigration that has been halted, and it only needs a ! tightened economic condition in the l cities to slow up the one remaining source of population supply from the country and small towns,
 Already this slackening is re- ported as taking place. New York. and most Of the other metropolitan
 centers. may wait even longer thar
 had been thought before the mon'
 ster populations their boosters have
 been speaking ot really gather
 within their metropolitan districts
 They should be satisfied 10 let con
 sestion get no worse.
 Meanwhile all population csti-
 mates indicate that the small towns
 or the nation are showing a healthy percentage O. increase ln popula-
 tion This usually does not amoun
 to much per town, but in the az
 crcgate will take care of millions t
 be added 10 their totals by the ncN
 census
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
DREAMS OF POpJ LAYTON AND THE ttTI AIIIII.A

Some 3N years ago there WAS q tvo-page spread in q sunday cdl- ton Of the old New York Herald. giving what purportcI to be d 'trd's-cye 'lcY O. Greater New York when if vas 10 have mor~ than go.ooo.ooo population. From this il can hc judged that th, idch inc city Nas 10 have that many peo pie IS not entirely new.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
CaDlOufIaoc!

Great Caesars ghost," shouted the editor of the newspaper, 'I can, make head or tail out of this dis patch from our special correspond cnt in South Amelca."
 "Neither could l." said his as sistant.
 Jimmy" called the editor 10 the office boy, ask the South Amer ican correspondent to step in here a minutc,"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

By Kathryn E. krrSS Mrs. So-and- Sos gone away
 What of t! Her daughter will make her dcbut in May
 What of il? The Boosters Guild has enrolled new men. And the U5cle $ Clubs elected again The same old gangs in control but tmcn-
 What of il? Well. there's this 10 say for the So- and-So's. And the Useless clubs. and Soci"ty'S woes. That buying the news in their daily stint They're entitled 10 sec their names in print: So if you're diaplca8cd, as Nou dark ly hint-
 What of i;?
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
\ Favored Guest.

Mother: "Goodness. look at those black eyes. You've been fighting again"
 Willie: "Naw, ma. l was boXin'. but Jimmy Bnns only lad one pair Of bo&inG gloves and. cause was company, nr let me wear 'em"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

question or 1dCt or lHloI ild' 'loll pN writing to the Question Edltot. NeA Britain Herald, Washington Rui"hn 1922 New York aNenuc. Washington D. C. enclosing two e nts III stamps for reply. Medrcal legal and mar1ta; advise cannot he given. not can "H tended research be undertaken. Al other questions Wlll receive per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered All letters are Confidential.--E Editor.
 c. Is the solicitor general Of the United States a cabinet officer? What are his duties@
 A. The office is not a cabinet position. The solicitor general is the chief legal officer of the United States under the attorney general. He has charge of all eases in which the United States is a party before the supreme court. preparing briefs and making arguments in person, with the approval of the attorney general. He also prepares legal opinions for the president and heads of departments; he directs law oiti- ccrs throughout the country in the performance of their duties: and he may be directed by the attorney general to appear in behalf of the United States in any federal or state court.
 c. What is the best way to eX- terminate bedbugs"
 A. The most efficient remedy is to fumigate the house with hydro- cyanic-acid gas. This penetrates every cravicc and has immediate effect It should only he used by an expert. The fumes Of sulphur are also effective as d means Of de- Gtroying the insect. Corrosive sub Innate is also of great value and oil Of turpcntiur may be used. c. What is the total area of water iN tn" Great Lakes?
 A. The areas of the Great Lakes arc; Superior. 31.S2o square miles; Michigan 2,4oo square miles; Hu- ron. 23. 010 square miles: Erie. 9.94o ! square miles; Ontario, 7.540 square ] IlIIl'H liltNlllS q iONrl N'ltl tI 'd ol 1 94.7l0 square miles. ! c. Is it true that first year men are not permitted to play on the varsity football team ot the United States Military Academy" Why ] was CagIe permitted 10 play four years"
 A. First year mon Nlebcs) arc not permitted to play on the varsity football team of the L. $. Military Academy. Cagle, however. is play. ing his fourth year on the Army team. because he entered the acad emy before the rule was established e. Is tine coast line of the United States longer than that of the British Isles
 A. The general coast line of tn, United States is approximately ASS; statute miles long. The total gen. cral coast line of the British Isles i, approximately HOO miles; Eng land and Wales. 1.S00 miles; Ire land 5000 miles, and Scotland @.2Ot miles.
 @. Has Thomas Edison an, children"
 X. He had three children by hi first wife. Marion. Thomas and Wil liam; and two by his second wife Madeline and Charles.
 Q. Who was the leading man il the motion picture Rose of thu ' Golden Vest?
 A. Gilbert Roland.
 c. How near did tine German armies get to Paris during in world war?
 A. About 1G miles.
 c. How many times has Yves Point beaten Annapolis in footbal since 1923? G A. Three times. The scores 10
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

There is one thing all men cun be th2nkful for Cities haven't yet thought 10 levy an income tax.
 Husbands hunger for betting when they are sick" says fem mine writer. But why drag in the last four WorIs??"
 Evolution must be confined 10 dcmocracies. That's the only place where youngsters are ashamed ot the old folks.
 Three generations from shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves. but you can shorten the period with the help or q broker.
 Another good way to restore con fidencc is to stop acting as though the poor thing hadn't much chance. If liquor doesn't make you feel as gcod as it once did don't blame the | liquor Holding q girls hand doesn't either
 Still. our proportion of crlmnaIs would be no greater than England's 1 if we used her definitions of crime. To measure the harm done by ! panic, observe how many collectors 1 bring a moving van instead of a re- ! Ccipt book.
 Americanism: Rowling because Government tries to interfere while you are running amuCh; blaming the Government for your sore spots after the wreck.
 The subsidi2ing of college boys wouldn't worry American fathers 8 great deal if it could be confined 10 football players,
 Russia and China deserve praise. Ii takes a lot of forbearance 10 keep the peace while killing one another.
 Anyway. the tariff bill got far enough along to take the blame for the wreck of inc stock bubble.
 If you think t9 feminine intlu- ence isn't dominant. try to find | man sitting on his front porch in q red flannel undcrshirt.
 X German scientist says mon keys chatter expresses no intelIi- Scnce. but this alone isn't sufficient proof of relationship.
 American women won't return 10 long skirts. They prefer the joyoue stride of freedom-that permits them to wobble along on three-incn heels.
 The forward pass is so tricky anl uncertain: perhaps it would be bet ter to pay stars so much for each touchdown.
 { Relieving the farmers is a simpl, matter. Just divide among them the money that might be spent for ; special session to relieve them.
 Correct this sentence: "Now thu e We are rich" said the woman, ' shall be very nice to those who hav' snubbed me in the past"
 Copyright, 1929. Publishers ' Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
IuCl,y Meeting.

Myra: How did that innocent little Robbins girl happen to meet such nice ;oung man.
 Joyce: "Th~y both had stories in the game true story ma@azinc."
 -E. B. Coffin
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
Mcmbes oi the Assnciateu Press

The Associated p'ess is exclusive ely fn titled to the use fot re- publication u all news credited tU II or not utherHi,e credited In this papeI and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
erSatilc.

Hadley: What q tireleas talkcr Mr. Donohue is"
 Doyle: "Ycs, and that isn't all, He is one of inc most widely misin- formed men I ever met"
 Mary Bloom
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

All Of which sounds reasonable and is subject 10 more or less ac- curatc analysis.
 Hr. Hoover by nature Is not d conservative. l. is said Of him that he has rot yet told the public all that is or his mmd, and if he did the public would quickly discover that n" is as progressive in tcmpcra- mont as the most forward lockers O. the 1oalitionsts. He might in that case. even be accused of being ono of that number Or analy2ing all the difficulties of the presidential chair one easily comprehcnds how rapidly the occupant Of the White House can become careful, prudent and willing 10 permit time to assist in painting the presidential picture for posterity
 Fear .: the Senate is said 10 have taken possession or him. This. however is rather an adI antage. IL is better for 6 President to recog- ni2c tine powers of the Senate early than to discover its sting too late as was the unfortunate experience of Mr. Wilson l. IS always possible ! 10 cooperate with the S.natc. or to induce the Senate 10 co operate with i the White House. It is noteworthy that tho guns Of the coaitioniSts have been trained upon fellow sena ] tors so far. not npon the President, except here and there NLcn Demo
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
Erec SI,ODDin' Service.

Free SIOppin' Service. Note The Fun Shop Christmas hintS. A box of augpter-dinner hints, Chcer-Skin gloves. and funitics. Are mtrt while gifts that surclyll
 please.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
1 Sclcss.

Rastus: "Ah cant say An like dis game ob golf,"
 Rufus: "Ncl.hcr kin l. In de fust place it's too promiscuous.'
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Rastus: You said It. An not only bet, but it's too ambiguous"
 -SamucI Powell Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Tho Herald te on saie daIly n N@w Yol. B, i4Otahng's Newsstand. Ilmts Square; SchUItz's Newsstands. Eutrante Grand Central. 42nd street,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

What. however, becomes Of presl- dential political leadership if the President is submer2ing his politi- cal nature in order not 10 upset the political apple cart" That is what critics arc asking. There is an ee- ment Of unfairneSs in the question. however. considering that neither the coalitionists nor a fair total of the Republican minority would be amenaDle to leadership by the real Mr. Hoover. The Republicans might submit 10 actual presidential lead ership if the Presidents thinking CO., incidcd with their own. but not be- fore. In the estimation of many ob- servers, they are not looking for the kind of political leadership Mr. Hoover could give them: they are too prone to be influenced by the traditions Of the party rather thar by the uplifting leadership of which Mr. Hoover is capable and which h,
 would be pleased to tender if ac. ceptable to the party war horses.
 In practical economical leader. ship, however, Mr. Hoover is moi restrained at all. His conferences with industrial and commercial leaders, following the stock marker crash, seem destined to bring abou
 equilibrium towards prosperity tha' { the President earnestly desires tC sec established; and it is note worthy that there are no dissent ing voices in Congress or else
 where in connection with thes
 plans. On the whole, such leader 1 ship is of more value to the coun , try just now than political leader l ship over a flock Of political duck 1 lings who refuse to follow 8 poll
 teal leader.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
PRESIDENTIAL RESTRAINT
 AND LEADCltSilI

It is being said of President Hoover:
 That he would like 10 voice his porsonal sentiments oftener, but he realizes that Washington IS peculiar place for franIncss'
 That by nature he is progress sivc, but he cannot bring mp his progressive productions at this time.
 That he has learned rather quick ly to deal in scneralitcS, daCh9 from the presidential campaign
 That he has aims and ideals, but isn't playigs them up--in a po'itl- cal scnsa-very strongly on account Of conditions over which he has no control.
 That he would prefer to lead both Congress and the nation to better ways, but must exercise restraint and not get 100 far ahead of either
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

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Srnd all rsjTnInuniiBtiou> tC Fun Slup tAiifni care ui tlt New Britain Herald au,i y,mI htirI
 will Nt furWart.sI H New York
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Another good way to rest orc con- f;dencc is to stop acting as though the poor thing hadn't much chance.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

cratic press agents take turn at uttering the customary criticisms that is part Of the ritual
 There is the question Of the tariff.
 Has the Presidents views coin cided with those of the coalitionists or with those of the minority? We suspect that most of his views have been closer to those of the minority. now that farm relief is out of the way: but it would be inadvisable to be too frank about the subject. Hence the generalities. repetition Of what the President said when the special session began. The best that can be said is that the President has not changed his views on the tariff; but an analysis shows that thes" views were not talking point for the minority seeking vastly incrcas- ed industrial rates
 The Presidents views on the tariff remain in that delightful status quo which enables the diver gent factions among Republicans in the Senate 10 claim that each fac tion IS carrying out his will. True, the presidential inSistcnce that tn" flexible provision in the tariff bill, which allows the President to alter rates, does not conform with the views Of the coalition which passed the amendment 10 abolish thil presidential principle; but this is only one point. On the general It T Of the tariff principle the prcslden- tial views are flexible enough tc suit all the Republicans and virtu, ally all the coaltionists. yet his true view is and has been from the be. ginning that only such industries a$ really require additional protective aid should have it.
 Democrats in the Senate declarl another long fight is in prospect over the tariff bill. and that it is q { flip Of the coin whether such . measure is finally enacted, ant another flip of coin whether the President will sign it.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

The forward pass is so tricky an1 perhaps it would be bet ter to pay stars so much for each touch down.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

If liquor doesn't make you feel as gcod as it once did don't blame the liquor. Holding a girls hand doesn't either.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Three generations from Shlrj sleeves to shirt sleeves. but you can shorten the period with the help or q broker.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Relieving the farmers is a simple matter. Just divide among them the money that might be spent for s special session to relieve them.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Evolution must be confined 10 dcmocracies. That's the only place where youngsters are ashamed Of the old folks.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Correct this sentence: "Now th1t We are rich" said the woman, "l shall be very nice to those who have snubbed me in the past
 Copyright. 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
Facts ondFancies
By Robert Cullen

There is one thing all men can be thankful for. Cities haven't vet thought 10 levy an income ta%.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

American women won't return 10 long skirts. They prefer the joyous stride of freedom-that permits them to wobble along on threeincn hoClS
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Husbands hunger for betting when they are sick" says a fem- mine writer. But why drag in the last four WorIs?"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

X German scientist says a moh- keys chatter expresses no ntelIl- GCnce. but this alone isn't sufficient proof of relationship.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

If you think th. feminine intlu- cnce isn't dominant try to find I man sitting on his front porch in a red flannel undcrshirt
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11
.tNDiC.ATlO\,:

By Kathryn E. krrSS So-and-So's gone away
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

e. Is the solicitor general Of the United States cabinet officer? What are his duties2
New Britain herald., 1929-12-11

Still our proportion of criminals would be no greater than England's if we used her definitions of crime.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-17
Government Bond
RAIL IMPROVEMENTS
TOTAL S45 MILLION
Five New England Roads to Better
Equipment.
BIZ Iilncs SnccinI

n n 1 t}NfS NUtCiUt
BOSTON. May 17.-Capital eX-
penditures for improvements total
ing almost $45,000,0O0 will be made
in 1929 b. five New England rail
roads, according to a survey con-
Quoted by the New England Council
all-New England development or
ganization, and made public here
today.
These five roads, the New York,
New Haven & Hartford, the Bos-
ton & Maine, Boston & Albany,
Bangor & Arostock, and Maine
Central. will spend this year a total
of S44,695 900 for freight and pas
senger service betterment as COM
pared with some $20OO0,OO0 eXpend-
ed by the same roads for improve
ments in 1928, the survey indicates.
Additional equipment new build
ings, new freight terminals, new
rolling stock, and improved road bed
and bridges are included in the
improvements to be made The re-
suit will mean additional speeding
up of freight shipments into and
out Of New England, and is expected
to improve still further the adj
vantageous facilities which New
England manufacturers now have as
regards transportation to major
market areas of the country.
Outstanding developments sched-
uled for the current year, the sur
vey shows, include new equipment
for two big freight terminals Of the
New York New Haven & Hartford
railroad, one at New Haven and the
other at Providence. entailing to-
gether an expenditure Of $1,750,000.
In all, this road will spend between
$18,000OOO and 100000 for bet
terments and new equipment in
1929.