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New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 1.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday, prob- ably with showers tonight; not much change in temperature. Moderate southeast winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy; probably showers to- night and Tuesday; somewhat cooler Tuesday; moderate southwest shifting to west or northwest winds.
 Conditions: Relatively low pres- sure prevails over the north Atlan- tic states, the Ohio valley and the Lake region this morning. It is at tended by considerable cloudiness with somewhat showery conditions over scattered areas from the cen- tral plains states eastward to north- ern New England.
 Pressure IS high over the upper Missouri valley and the southern states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity somewhat overcast with probably occasional showers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

mergers galore, and familiarity has bred a species of nonchalance. Some what more significant is the reported merger of the rayon plants throughout the world" under the sponsorship of the Dutch Enka in- terests, the parent of the American Enka Corporation at Asheville, N. C. The Dutch rayon trust is said to have gained control of the Glantz- off interests and plants at Elizabeth ton, Tenn. under a reciprocal pro- duction arrangement with head quarters at Arnhem. Holland" This com bination of the German and Dutch rayon concerns, scheduled to daily. would be one of the first world trusts" one that have as one of its chief objects competition with the silk interests, which remain mostly independent unts. The for eign rayon interests came to the United States in order to hurdle the tariff: and the result today is what is indicated-a great new American industry operated from abroad. It is -r,ro,n -lo to I arS-t- m T why American textile interests did not take to the manufacture of rayon more effectively, instead of ex- ercising so much effort in trying to keep the product out of the country to protect the silk industry.
 The merger of two of the largest department stores in the country likewise elicited attention. The union of Macy's in New York and Bam- berger's in Newark forms a substan- tial addition to the Macy chain, the Macy firm already operating stores in Toledo and Atlanta. The Bam- berger store was chiefly remarkable in that it grew in a city that is rela- lively close to New York, proving most cffectually that the stores in bigger city have no advantage over those in a. smaller city when the lat ter are we'll managed.
 There are no other mergers to contemplate in this short summary unless a few others bob up between the time this is written and gets into print. For such mergers the reader must be referred 10 the news pages.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
ADVENTUROUS SONS OF MODERN SPAIN

The sons of modern Spain are showing themselves worthy of their ilustrious ancestors. the marines and explorers who sailed the seven seas to lands Of unknown hazards. The three Spanish fliers, picked up in the ocean after a week of uncer- tainty as to their fate, are chips off the old Castilian block; and two of them-Ramon Franco and Ruiz de Alda-are veritable dare-devils Of aerial adventure. They have been termed the Damon and Pythias of the air, and rightly so. In 1926 it was this pair which set out from Palos, Spain. and achieved the first affair crossing from Europe to South America. Two others, CO., pilot and a mechanic, accompanied them in the Ne Plus Ultra. The Series of we'll timed jumps included the Canary Islands, Cape Nerdes. etc, to Brazil receiving wild re- ception in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Ayres.
 The return to Spain was followed by receptions and an embrace by the king; later by prison sentences to1 Franco for criticizing his superors, even the king. Twice he was wrecked at sea, the second time being the in cident just concluded. No aviator has had more checkered career.
 When one weighs the practical results of such a career one is left with considerable doubt. Unlike the adventurous Spaniards of old, he has discovered no new lands, as none are left on the maps as unknown ter rain. He has added nothing 10 the flag of his coutry except the plaudits of the multitude for heroic action. His flight to Argentina. it was hoped. would result in his country receiv- ing a contract for air transport there, but that went to a French aviation concern. It was when he dispatched a message of indignation following this incident to the Spanish ambassador in Argentina that he re- Ceived his second prison sentence, which subsequently was revoked because he reached the jail on the anniversary of his arrival in Buenos Ayres,
 Franco, like many other aviators, impresses one as devoted to pure ad- venture for the love of it. gambling with death willingly and possibly caring little if fate should close the book.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
RATIO OF POLICE TO POPULATION AND CRIMES

The police department of New Britain consists of one chief, one captain, two lieutenants, two detect i've sergeants, six other sergeantS, and "A regular patrolmen. including motorcycle, automobile, traffic, night and day patrolmen. In addition, there are 40 supernumerary men This provides a grand total of 126 men forming the police department @ Just what the present population is seems to be in doubt; some say it is SO,OO0, others 73.000 Taking the middle road, we will assume it is 75,O0O.
 With a police department of 126. we have one policeman to every 595 persons.
 In American cities police forces are proportionately smaller than in IL Opcdli IltltSs I1ll tl lulllDtlS dl required for traffic and other sub sidiary duties in the United States than abroad, and American city po- lice are frequently handicapped by politics.
 There is more crime in the larger cities than in the smaller cities, but not necessarily on a basis of popula- tion. A comparison of policemen to population the world over is of in- terest, and bearing in mind that the ratio in New Britain is to 595 it is easy to make mental comparisons,
 The ratio of police to population in American cities is as follows:
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
25 Fears Ago To-day

Patrolmen Rowe, Seipel, Hellberg and Johnson were suddenly taken ill yesterday after eating some sand Wiches A doctor was called and he found the men suffering from ptomaine poisoning. All responded to treatment.
 Miss Louise Booth of this city, who is vacationing at Short Beach. played an important part in the rescue of three boys from drowning yesterday.
 Richard P. Paine, who is visiting this city, stated today that the bells for the South church are now be- ing cast in the foundry at Waterveit.
 The temperature yeserday morn- ing went down to 39 degrees above zero. It was one of the coldest days for June experienced here in % years
 William F. Fleischer and Louis Scheyd, members of the Philhar- monic band, will attend the St. Louis fair in company with Charles Mckeon of kensington.
 Philip Corbin, Jr., Frank H. Johnson, and William Beers left for New Bedford Mass, in a Corbin car.
 Charles H. Parsons has returned from trip on the western coast.
 Interest in the gubernatorial con- test is increasing in this city and friends of Governor Chamberlain feel confident that he will be re- elected.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
DOG IN THE HANGER RAIL METHODS

Once upon a time the Interstate Commerce Commission was to sprout railroad consultations according to it's idea of the public interest. But the railroads objected and ultimately the roads were given an opport unity to petition their own consolidation ideas. A veritable scramble has re- suited, the latest evidence being tie petition of the Wabash for a consoli- dation of 14 roads and the forma- ton of fifth trunk line. When Loree tried to do the same thing he was driven from the field upon pay ment of a neat sum in profits. Now the Wabash, aided and abetted by the Pennsylvania. wants to put through the same kind of fifth trunk line that the railroad magnates a few years ago, when Loree boosted the idea, said would not work The outlook is that the I. C. c. will trim the sails of the selfish consultations in a neat fashion when it gets around to it. That will take time. Consolidation is still something for the far distant future.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

start a discussion, though it accen- tuates disagreement, is benefiting the public.
 This is not saying that the gentle men is necessarily correct in his views; he runs the same risk as others and may be wrong occasion ally. But like the bee and the ant and any other hard working animal bencfiting his tribe. he has the cour- age of his convictions and lets no- body be long in doubt as to where he stands on the hot oven of public is sues.
 In his most recent utterance he brought up once again the matter of says would not have cost as much as the present variety. But that is more or less past, and it appears that the Parents & Teachers associ- ations and the other property own CTS directly interested in the matter are well satisfied with the new build ings and rather prefer more of them. We are disposed to agree with this premise. If schools are worth con- structing in the minds of plenty of citizens, they are worth constructing properly; and as they are to last around 40 years or longer, there is likely to be more pride and satisfac- ton in buildings that are worth while, even if the cost is little more than the standardized sort. The word Standardized" gets on the nerves of many citizens, anyway; there is too much standardiza without making special effort about it.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
\ DIZZY OUTLOOK IN CIVIC STUDY

The property list has gone up in ten years. and so has the grand list What is more important. however. is how the per capita tax rate ten years ago compares with the per capita tax rate today; and then, what difference is there in returns to the public per capita today with ten years ago. And then compare these per capita figures with the differ ence in relative income per capita at the two periods; let per capita pros perity be compared, and the per capita living standards and the per capita minimum demands. Let the tax students on the property owners league get busy on that for starter, even if it requires calling in a few professors of economies. The need for civic study having been raised recently, there is nothing like going at it thoroughly, even if there is danger of growing dizzy over the statistics that could be drawn out of such study.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

It will be noted that the American city with the best showing is just under the showing of Italy as q whole.
 One reason advanced for the greater prevalence of crime in the United States than in foreign coun- tries is the contempt the criminal is said to feel for the forces of the po- lice. The automobile makes escape less difficult than formerly, and the availability of firearms makes it easy 10 obtain lethal weapons. A subcommittee of the National Crime Commission, of which Frank o. Lowden was chairman. reported in February 1928 that, the most startling thing is the small number of criminals who are caught by the police"
 One reason may be that the criminal doesn't see them enough.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
'RAH FOR BOBBY JONES,
 THE INCOMPARhBLE

Bobby Jones victory over Espinosa in the national open golf championship is the ninth national championship to his credit. Begin ming in 1923, he has been a consist ent victor in national open and na- tional amateur contests. He has fused the clements Of golf into an artistic whole and holds undisputcd sway in the role of being the worlds finest exponent of the Scotch game. Widespread public interest in his ex- ploits indicates that millions who do not play the game nevertheless have a warm fleeing in their hearts for an undisputcd master. while those who follow the game by playing at H themselves regard Bobby Jones as of heroic mold, an idol Of sportdom like no other.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
ONE OF THOSE, QUEER INSTANCES

\ little peculiarity which occurred during the time when Mir. Denby was secretary of the navy has crop ped up. In 1918 the government paid S1,600,00o for radio patents to the Federal Telegraph Company of Cali tornia. In 1921. by dint Of a contract executed by Mir. Denby, title to the patents was returned O the company without price, reserving only the right to continue using them.
 The Senate committee on inter- state commerce, which is "inNesti- gating' the deal, cannot understand it.
 Neither can those who got the S1.G00.O00.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
\ CIVIC WARRIOR ON THE SCHOOLS

Since former Mayor George A. Quiglcy returned 10 private life after six years in the mayors chair he has developed into an occasional critic, knowing from experiences how easy n is to damn the mayor" he prefers not 10 levy heartlcss blame upon tn" chief executive. He saves his ammu- milton for measures, and as an oppo- n'nt of what hc doesn't like there is none more outspoken. All Of which lends color and perhaps some under standing to local affairs after he is through talking. The man who can
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
Again Secretary Mellon guessed

Again Secretary Mellon guessed conservatively when he said months ago that the governments surplus at the end of the 1928 fiscal year would be only s37.O0O,0O0. Instead the sur plus is SlS5.0OO,O00. due largely to stock market profits last year. To date Secretary Mellon has never forecast an amount higher than actually was registered when the final figures were in. The total is always much larger than he antici- pated in his forecasts. By playing safe in this manner he adds 10 his reputation as a reliable secretary of the treasury.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

"Goou evening. James," gcnially said the doctor. Eve had hard day and am just enjoying wee nip. Would you care to join me?'
 Nothing loath, MacIlwame dis carded hat and coat, pulled hls chair into the fire and accepted the hefty 'deo1h" poured out for him by the doctor. One led to an other and at the end of an hour they had finished the bottle.
 'Well," said the doctor suGges- lively, T suppose you realize that doctors must live like other people. Your bill comes to-
 ITO the deevil wi you an your hill.' suddenly burst out his visitor, 'lNc just minded that mo wife's fallen doom the stairs and broken a leg"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

continuously and unmolested s:nce his illegal entry.
 Q. What are the chances Of get ting perfect hand in bridge?
 A. Statisticians claim the chance is one in 302 trillion
 c. How much sugar was pro- duced in the wo, i'd and n ;ae United States Tn 1928?
 A. The sugar production of the world in 1928 was estimated at 27, 744,000 short tons. Or this amour, 3,312,000 short tons were produced in the United States and her posses sions, and 1,13S,0OO in Continental United States.
 Q. What year was the Lincoln Memorial in Washington dcdica;ed- :
 A. In 1922.
 Q. What is the present popuia- ton of Washington. D. C.
 A. The latest estimated popu;a- tion is 55o,O0n
 Q. Why do cats have long vhisxers?
 A The vhiSkers are very sens,- tive and warn the cat when ;i Is getting into a light place. WheL the whiskers touch the side of passage the cat knows just how close the quarters are. and will not venture further.
 Q. Where are the Pribilof Is- landa2
 A. They are group os islands off Alaska in the Boring Sea.
 Q. What IS the capital of Ice land?
 A. Reykjavill.
 Q. Where is Pago Pago?
 A. It is a seaport on the south east coats of Tutuila Island, Samoa
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
TELL ME ABOUT MY DADDY
 A Sob Song
 By Ruth Carol Halpnr


 
 Island Sound, At the close of d hot summers day, Sat a matron refined and richly be- gowned, Who was watching her young son at play.
 and his toys, Climbed up on his dear mothers And then with a sigh, in a brave little voice. He made to his loved one this plea
 Refrain "Pleas2 tell me about my daddy. I'm old enough now to know. My plavmates all say, in a mean sort of way. That he was a bootlegger low. They whisper that he is in prison You're crying - Oh, that proves it's true. There, don't weep with shame mamma, you're not to blame. Let your boy share your troubles with you.' Now the mother ceased sobbing and dried up her tears, Then. straining her boy to her breast, She related the story of turbulent | years And the guilt of his father con- fcssed. No doubt, he did wrong, but his words l haar still For the wife and the kiddie, he'd say. And that's why we're lonesome and will be until He returns to his loved ones some day.
 Refrain "Thero-I've told you about your daddy Twas something you had 10 know. Your playmatcs-you tell, that their parents so swell Bought booze from that bootlcgger low Ycs-it's true that he is in prison; And that's just where they ought to he. So don't he ashamed when they shouli be blamed As much as yonr daddy and mo"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and martial advice cannot be given, nor can ex tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not he answered. All letters are confidential. Editor.
 Q. On what baseball team Is Carl Mays now playing?
 A. He is pitcher with the New York Giants, National League.
 Q. How long, and where were United States tWcnty-cent pieces coined?
 A. Coinage began in 1875 and was discontinued in 1878. They were coined at tn" Philadelphia. Carson City and san Francisco hints.
 Q. On what date did President Coolidge sign the Boulder Dam Act?
 A. December 21, 1928.
 Q. Where can compilation of all the liquor laws in the United States be obtained?
 A. "A Compilation of Liquc, Laws" including the Nolstead Ac. may be obtained for ten cents from the Superintendent of Documents. Government Printing Office, Wash ington, D. C.
 Q. What is the derivation of the word humanity?
 X. It is derived from the Latin 'Humanitas," by which the Romans designated the highest and mos, harmonious culture of all the hu- man faculties and powers. The root word is homo, meaning man.
 Q. Who sal "Whom God will destroy he first of all drives mad ?
 A. It is an adaptation from a fragment of Greek by Euripides which reads, tWhen q divinity would work evil to man, first he depriyes him of his senses. "
 Q. Is the book War Birds" fic- tion?
 A. It is supposed to be an au- thentic account of the experiences of an unknown aviator during the war. It is listed at the Library of Congress as "personal narratiVe.'
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Pernilla?
 A. It is a feminine name. dc rived from the Greek and means little stone"
 Q. Who said 'I am the light or the world?'
 A. These are words of Jesn. Christ as recorded in the Gospel ot John, Sth chapter, 12th verse.
 O. How many horses are in the United States?
 A. On January l, 1929 the esti- mated number was 14,029.0O0.
 Q. Can a person who arrived in the United States as q stowaway be- come an American c,fizcnc
 A. He can if he entered the country before June 3. 1921, and has resided in the United States
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

but does not compare with the homi- eide rate in the large cities of the United States.
 The highest murder rate in Ameri- can cities during 1926 was in Mem- phis, Tenn, with GS.5 per 100000. (Whites, 16.7; Negroes, 161.6).
 Homicide rates for American cities with more than a million popu- lation for 1928 was as follows:
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

'@- One New Britain resident has told us that if an increased sugar tariff raises the price of sweets she in- tends to cut down radically on sugary tidbits like the doctor or dered.'
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
THE BEST SCOTCH STORY OF
 ALL TIME!

Dear Readers:
 The following news item was re- gently sent to it's newspapers by the Associated Press. It is absolutely an actual happening.
 All of us. ood-naturedly, of course find a considerable source of humor in the famed economy atti- tude of the Scotch. Most of what is written and heard is obviously fictitious. Therefore the following is the best of all, because of it's truth.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
The ratio of police to population in European cities is as follows:

IL will be noted that Rome has more policemen to population than any other large city The notion may be quick to spread tha' there is more crime in Rome than elsewhere. par ticularIy in view or the erroneous current hclic' that there arc moro homicidcs in Italy than rlsnvh,rc.
 In order to smash this uIaa in the head quickly if is only necessary to alludc to the official record that in 1923, the last year for which figures are available. Italy reported d homi- eide rate Of 4.9 This is d higher murder rate than in some countries,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
2A1r Har1W~ T5AAU AN. 6 FUN | FIR Hos ye heard this one |?
HE QUITE FORGOT

The lot al doctor Was toasIlng h;S toes at the fire after a hard days visiting when his bell rang and the maid-servant announced Maister MacllWf lle. Thinking tnat the N.s, tor had come to pay his account long oVerdue-the doctor asked the girl to sl oW him into the sitting room.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
('aufiOlISi

A gentleman of our acquaintance, finding himself in downtown restaurant at a table which was wabbly, called a waiter.
 Will you put something under the table. please?" he requested.
 Sorry, not tonight. sir" cam4 the reply. We got to be careful They just padlocked two places in this block"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

though Justice MacNaghton said it was d bright idea" the jury at the Liverpool Assizes today dismissed the suit Of Scotsman for dam ages for the loss of his wife's so- ciety' after all injury in a motor car accident. His wife had already been awarded damages for tho in jury.
 The husband told the court the second action was suggested by his doctor. fellow Scot Justice Mac Naghton, himself Scotsman, con- plimented the plaintiff on his busi- ness acumen. but the jury returned q verdict for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

.. Airplane accidents yesterday net ted four deaths. We have about come to the conclusion that iirplan- ing isn't even as safe as automo- bling
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
Our E,ayoritc Brand of
"Make-Up..'

Fun-ity cases, let's carry 'em,
 Folks, With the powder of cheer and the
 laugh-stick of jokes, The rouge of good humor that
 lends us glow, Tor that's the best every day
 makeup" we know.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

One way for d fond papa 10 go broke this week is to buy all the fire works the young hopeful would like to have.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

 The A B. C. IS national organization which furnishes ueuspapefs and adNer. 'tisers with strictly honest analysis U: circulation. Our circulation statistics afe based upon this audit. This insures pro lection against fraud in newspaper dis tribution ngutes to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
GangW !
In Every Port,

Gertrude: 'I met an awfully good looking sailor at the party last night" Andrew: Nice boy?" Gertrude: "Oh, yes, a trifle nau- tical-but nice!"
 Jay Rushmore
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
SlbIIrbanjte Reasons!

Judge No prisoner): And why do you think l should commute your sentence?"
 Prisoner: 'I'v heard yer con- muter, Judge"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

The National Origins immigration plan went into effect today. It is one of the few new laws that do not re- quire extra officials to enforce it.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

They still call it the boot and shoe industry. but the boots for the most part seem to have been booted off the stage long ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

The Herald Is on saie daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times Square: Schultzs Newsstands Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

If rot-gut liquor in boiling hot weather is essential to personal lib- erty, hurrah for slavery.