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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

Try HOT 1nMAr.s ar,e- the show. Juneau Ice Crean: Farlors
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11
FRENCH MAKE BABY MOTOR

PARIS-One of the motors built in France for a hydroplane to com pete in the Schneider cup races, develops 1,500 horsepower and weighs only HOO pounds.
 The motor has 18 cylinders in double V with nine carburetors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11
American Lea que

Bill Casey Is still at No 8 Will loughby Ave. with the best TO- RACCO and SNUFF CURE. Hours D. m. to D. m. Call and we will demonstrate 20. Box 327. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11
MINNIE FIELDS BOOTH

Minnie Fields wishes to announce that she will be at the FAIR same old place, same good eats. FAMOUS" sandwiches and HOT DOGS. The public is invited to MINNIE'S BOOTH. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

The Government is to spend $29,- 900 for 5000 acres oc land in Polk County, Tex, for the Alabama and Coushatta Indians.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

Post Boy, Ohio, got it's name from murder victim. It was named for mail carrier slain in the early days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

The Japanese Government has acquired 5oO,OOO eggs of American shad and is attempting to produce the fish in Japanese waters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11
. . . . GAMES TUESDAY Q c c Q
Pacific Coast League

Pacific Coast League Oakland 3; Portland ?. Mission 13; Hollywood 3. Sacramento T; Seattle 4. San Francisco '; Los Angeles 4.
 National League Cincinnati 2; New York 5. Pittsburgh '; Brooklyn 6.
 American League Philadelphia 6; Cleveland 5. Detroit 8, 9; New York 4, 10. St. Louis 6, l; Boston l, 0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

A half million persons have talk en up their residence in Chicago suburbs in the last eight years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11
NOTICE

NOTICE During the days of the Fair one way traffic after D. m. going out by the way of Willoughby and back by Gold Creek bridge, to Fair Building.
 GEO. GETCHELL, -adv. Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

First offenders will be confined in a separate prison in California now under construction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-11

Criminals are made, not bora ayers Mrs. Edith Rynes, amateur criminologist, of Dallas, Tex.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
GIVE. THE TALkIES
TIME

IL strikes us that there is con sidera ble unrea asonable criticism of the talkies under way. Cinema critics who, when the silent screen held sway, were far from well satis- fled with the film productions, now profess to prefer the silent films, even if 1t is necessary to go around the corner to some inconsequentia theater not yet wired for the audible variety.
 These critics overlook the possi- bility that the audible films today are about where the silent films were Is years ago. Everything must have beginning, and it is known to all that the early silent films were crude and naive affairs compared with the fine and distinctive art form ultimately developed.
 The talking films manlfestly are far from perfect. The reponderance Of sibilant sounds in speech, the loud and raucous voices that fill the theater when whispering is more in order voice doubling that is not sEnchronized perfectely with the lip movements of the players-these and other idiosyncrasies leave much 10 be desired.
 More especially in the musical talkies, the overamplified nature Of the music, resulting in lack Of resonance, is a very poor substitute tor real music
 A reasonable public will he in clined to give the men working upon
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
CONTEMPT CASE IS
 SCHEDULED TODAY
Cleveland Judge Who Made
 Charges to Hear Stories

Cleveland, O., July 16 (UP) - Common Pleas Judge Frederick P. Walther, who cited four executives of the Cleveland Press, a Scripps- Howard newspaper, as being in. contempt of court because of an editorial criticizing him, today will sit on the bench as trial jurist of the allegations against the four.
 Hearing of the charges is sched- uled to begin this morning. Pleas of not guilty were entered yester- day by Louis B. Seltzer. editor; Carlton K. Watson, chief editorial writer and Joseph A. Finster. cir culation manager. John c. Meilink, business manager, the fourth man, was out of town but is expected to return to attend the hearing. The three who attended the hearing are under s1,00o bond to appear for this mornings hearing.
 Newton D. Baker, former secre- tary of war. who with his law part ners, Joseph C. Hostetler and Thomas l.. Sidlo, will represent the four. reported yesterday when the defendants appeared in court 10 answer the citation that they were ready to go on trial, However, the court deemed it advisable 10 give his prosecutors, John A. Cline and T. Harold Read. time 10 prepare their case and set the hearing over for 24 hours.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
FRUIT CLERK AIDS
 IN SALEM ARREST
Sees Men Abandon Purchase
 Spurious Bills Used

Salem Mass. July 116 LP>-A youthful fruit store clerks susp- cions brought grief to two Boston men who, police alleged, spent yes terday afternoon here industriously engaged in exchanging spurious $20 notes for genuine currency.
 The pair entered the store, order ed several cantaloupes, and rendered a $20 bill. The clerk. although doubtful, gave them change but followed when they left. When he saw them dump the fruit his sus- picions were confirmed, and he mo- tihed police. The men were arrest ed as they were about 10 board a Boston train and will be held for federal authorities
 They identified themselves as Sam La Grass and Sam Santo Rolanti. both 24, and both of Charter street, Boston. Police said the s170 found in their clothes represented change for ten spurious 320 bills, minus the cost of purchases necessary 10 ef- feet the exchange.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16

Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 16.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Wednesday; somewhat warmer Wednesday,; moderate southerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and warmer tonight; Wednes- day generally fair and warmer, ex- cept probably local thunder showers in extreme north portion; gentle variable winds becoming moderate south or southwest.
 New Haven and vicinity: Fair and warmer tonight; Wednesday in creasing cloudiness and warmer.
 Conditions: A disturbance is moving from the far Canadian Northwest. Temperatures range between 60 and 70 over the northern districts east of the Rocky Moun- tans.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increa sing cloudness with rising temperature.
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New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
LABOR RING PLOT
 LINKED IN MURDER
Police Think Union Troubles May Have Led to Grimes

New York. July Is (UP)-Policc sought today to link labor racket eers, who are said to have received $3,000,O00 a year in graft from builders, with murder, arson and ex- tortion cases.
 The investigation into the racket was precipitated by series of mys- terious fires in incomplcted apart ment houses.
 District Attorney John F.. McGee- han, of the Bronx, where most of the fires occurred is searching through homicide records for sub stantiation of charges that gunmen had been hired by the ring. The murder of Harry Smith of the Lathers' union and the fatal assault on John Carboy a lathing contractor may have been instigated by the raCketeers. investigators suggest.
 Smith. investigators said, was ''pnt on the spot,' because he protested against employment of ring" lath- CTS while union men could not get work. Carboy was severely beaten for refusing to pay two per cent of his profits to raCketeers, it is claim ed
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
IT SEEMS THERE WERE A
 COUPLE, OF CELLS
By Give w. Rolf

By Give W. Rolf
 The scene is a plateau of primeval ooze. Things are in terrible shape. Nobody knows what to do because there is nobody. The Earth is prac tically new and nothing is alive ex- cept & lot of-what shall we say?
 Two of these emerge from the mud together and sit down on a dry spot There seems to be some idea of talking things over,
 First Unicellular Unit: How are you fixed for insurance?'
 Second Unit: T don't know. How are you!''
 First Unit: That reminds me. saw Lilith the other day and she has put or weight"
 Second Uuit: "Where"'
 First Unit; "Whcre has she put on weight"
 Second Unit: No, nowhere did you see her? l phrased my question clumsily.'
 First Unit: .'I should say you did!'
 Second Unit: "Oh, well, what's the diff? Nobody is perfect
 First Unit: ''Is that any reason why We shouldn't each one of us try just as hard as we can 10 make this little old world a happier place to i've in? l, for one, am sick and tired of living lie"
 Second Unit: "I know what you mean, of course, but l really think that lie is a little too harsh word.
 First Unit: You certainly are sticliler, Phil, but darned if l don't feel better just now for having talk ed to you. If I could only get rid of this old headache.'
 Second Unit: "Where does it ache -here in front?"
 First Unit: No, right here, from the top oi my head right over back.
 Second Unit: T know all about that kind. Mine usually turn into regular sick headache and l have to go to bed"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16

these sound problems time to im- prove their scientific art The situ- ation in all probability will not con- tinue as at present, especially when the film companies take time to inn prove their output in this regard rather than bending their efforts almost solely upon heavy produc- tion. Works of art on the screen time on production will have an opportunity to advance while the others continue to produce the con- ventional output of so-so attractions.
 Meanwhile the public is not get ting as piquant a drama on the audible screen as the flesh and blood drama can provide; and the critics have no right to expect it. In the first place. the public is get
 
 vastly reduced rate of admission than it costs to see. say. Journeys End" in New York. Anyone having doubts about it need only try to ob- tain a ticket to the New York suc- cess. And it is not to be overlooked that the audible drama in the movies goes to virtually every town in the country, while the flesh and blood drama is restricted to the large is not fair to compare two products vastly different in price, and finding | fault with the lower priced article because 1t is not as perfect s the higher priced article That isn't done in any other industry.
 Meanwhile the public in myriads of small towns are getting musical shows on the screen, whereas they formerly, and for many years back, had no such opportunities, No one in i the screen business claims that a revue on the screen is as satisfying as one of Ziegfeld's shows in the flesh. That is not the object of the screen variety. The difference in price needs also to be taken into consideration. The screen revue or other species of musical show at least is good entertainment for the millions; and while the blood and flesh girl show of Mir Ziegfeld is the ne plus ultra of it's type of enter tainment, it shows only to thousands,
 There is such a thing as expecting too much. It may be good thing to set high standard for any art form but he is best pleased who does not anticipate receiving a diamond brooch for the price Of fair imi- | tation.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
THE ROAD TO HARRINGTON

The logical road between New Britain and Pennington is the short road extending from Pennington avenue direct 10 the town Of Farm ington. But not one motorist out of 50 going to Pennington travels this route. The longer route via the Plainyille road and then a turn to Pennington on the improved high way is the route invariably followed,
 Of course, the reason Is that the travelling on cement is far superior to what one finds on the shortcut Pennington road. Once upon time that was considered a fairly well improved" highway macadam nearly all the way. But it isn't what is used to be, although still as good a road as most Of the side roads in the state.
 Being short cut highway be- tween two fairly important towns,
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however, the Pennington road can- not be considered exactly in the same light as a side road.

however, the Pennington road can- not be considered exactly in the same light as side road.
 The day may come when it will be improved according to modern standards. That would entail the elimination of the two dangerous s curves near Pennington a job that would be difficult and expensive. Perhaps nothing holds back the more frequent use of this road than these dangerous gradients.
 New Britain sprang from the colonial town of Pennington. like so many others in this section of Con- necticut. The direct road from Pennington to New Britain may some day be turned into a modern highway.
 The result will be of benefit to both towns. especially from a com- mercial standpoint. If it were as direct 10 drive from Pennington to New Britain as it is to drive from Pennington to Hartford this city without doubt would feel the impetus of the increased commerce that would result.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
THE RUMANIAN FIASCO

AS a background Of information of Rumana in regard to the recent attempt 10 overthrow the govern ment it becomes increasingly clear that the former Premier Nentila Bratianu engineered the uprising against the present Premier Maniu, and that the dowager Queen Marie threw her queenly influence upon the side of the peasant premier against the endeavors of the former premier and his satellites. Ousted from control of the nation by an out ragged public opinion, Bratianu ap- parently has been plotting to return to power and run the country in the unacceptable fashion that was com mon when the Bratianu family had control.
 That the Bratianu party is willing to come to terms with former Crown Prince Carol, father of the boy king, if by so doing it is possible to re- turn to power also was evident.
 Political conditions in Rumania have changed, however. The power- ful peasants party seems destined to maintain itself despite the wealth of the Bratianu party. The queen believes the change is permanent She has definitely aligned herself with the present government, and military coups won't work in the face of the strength Of the common people buttressed by a queen who believes in the greatest good for the greatest number.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
THE RAMPAGINGN BROOK

Willow Brook got its name long before there was park to perpetu- ate the name of the lively stream of water which gurgles over some miles of territory in the south and western part of the city. The brook merrily sings throuhg the western part of the city to the southern part; and through it's entire route is furnishes joy to young America, which has not been throwingstones and sticks into the purling waters for generations without in the least filling it up," as the fond hopefuls sometimes claim to be doing. It furnishes water for toy boats and water for wading. No brook in the city provides more joy for more young appreciative minds.
 Sometimes it's high and some times it's low, as is the habit of bubbling brooks. That is one of the main troubles with Willow Brook, however; when it is high it is in- clined to overdo it. greatly to the irritation of such citizens who pre- fer a more even method in brook habits; and also to the irritation of the city which feels the brunt of complaints against the vagaries of the brook.
 The engineering plan to keep the brook within bounds reflects the progressive tendencies manifest in this section of the city. When there were few houses along the territory traversed by the brook it didn't mat ter whether it oyerran it's bank oc- casionally. That's what it did from the days of the Indians, and perhaps before. But when the territory is be- Ing built up the overrunning proclivities Of the brook becomes more of nuisance every year. It is for this reason that the city is call- ed upon to make a neat expenditure to do away with the evil without eliminating the brook.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
A DISGRACE TO HARTFORD

That suburban development with a fancy name does not necessarily imply fancy municipal service has been made evident in Hartford where attention has centered lately upon what is known as Columbia Gardens" The development seems to be anything but a garden.
 esidents-mostly newcomers not capable of understanding that promises are not always performed by people who sell them things, ap- pear to have purchased land and erected homes in this section on the impression that the city would fur nish a water supply.
 'There is little reason to doubt that some of them were deceived in conditions would be improved as soon as residences were established. remarks the Times of that city.
 Now that the residents are living in Columbia Gardens. under condi- tions which any impartial observer must agree is a menace to health and making an epidemic of disease possible. what is Hartford" of the richest cities in the world for it's size"-going to do about it?
 Aldermen and councilmen have made an ''investigation;" and some Of them are inclined to shrug their shoulders and express regrets.
 'lt is not too much 10 say that the situation in Columbia Gardens is disgraceful to Hartford and ought to be remedied in some fashion. For those responsible for the city govern ment merely to shrug their shoul- ders and express regrets at the de- plorable conditions will hardly solve problem that should be solved in some way" continues the Hartford paper.
 Without ihclining 10 boast un- necessarily, we would be willing to bet a box of cigars against shoe string that if the same thing occur red in NeNw Britain Mayor Paonessa would be turning hand springs 10 rectify the condition. And everyone else would join until the problem was solved. Hartford can do the same, if it has enough will power.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
English Tennis Star
 Will Marry Painter

London, July 16 P}-Announce- ment was made today of the en- gagement of Eileen Bennett, noted English tennis star, and Edmund Fearnley Whittinghall, son of Rev. o. F. Whittinghall of Chalfont St. Giles, Buckingham mpshire.
 The couple met a few months ago and have been much together since.
 MT. WhittinghalI, who is 2S, is a portrait painter and had a picture in the Royal Academy this year. He plays squash racquet5 and other games but no tennis.
 The couple expect to be married during the autumn after which Miss Bennett, who has played on many English teams, will give up serious tennis
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
VITAL STATISTICS!
By Jessie BroMMe

 I am a village ballot-clerk, my name
 is Jessie Browne, I hardly need remark that I'm the
 terror of the town. I know the age Of Adelinc, of Sue
 and Elinor. (The latter claims shes g, l know
 she's 34.) And since a girl can do some good
 with all this information, I'm starting Browne's Emporium of
 Age Investigation. Oh, learn your sweetheart's age. And save yourself some sorrow, For all you know your dashing Flo Is forty-siX tomorrow. Oh. come and sample Brownes Perfect Brand Statistics! They're guaranteed! You do not need Those fortune telling mystics! Statistics given while you wait, and
 prices very far, If you can't call. we send man tG
 see you anywhere. All consultations confidential, she
 won't know you called. q hardly need remark that if she
 did shed be appalled.) Phone for appointment right away
 we've got a private wire, And make it doubly certain that the
 maids your hearts desire! Today a gal of fifty
 Resembles tWenty-two, sir Cosmetic art may win your heart, Investigate your Jeanne, sir. She may be siXty-five
 For all her rosy tintage So come today without delay And leave the maiden's vintage,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
ANIATORS AND BULL FIGHTERS

The difference between flying across the Atlantic and a bull fight is that in bull fight the bull has no chance and the bull-fighter becomes a hero without risking his life more than once out of 1 900 encounters. In an ocean flying effort, however. the aviator accepts odds of one in ten against himself and if he survives Is really Qualified to be regarded as hero.
 Bu there is also another differ ence: The bull fighters, subject to less risk, gain much more in pelf. That may also be evidence that heroic aviators are made of better stuff.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
Questions dndAnswors ofANKght9gon K9go
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenne, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and martial advise cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can confid ential.-Editor
 Q. What is the 49th state?
 A. Since 1922, the circle sur rounding the city of St. Louis, with a radius of 150 miles and con- stituting the market of that city, has been dubbed "The 49th State. The slogan has no political significance; it is merely a local name.
 q. When and where was the first lighthouse built in America?
 A. In 1715-1716 at the entrance to Boston harbor, by the Province or NdSSdCnLSeltS.
 Q. Who discovered Niagara Falls?
 A. Credit for the discovery is given to Louis Hennipn, a Bel gian missionary.
 Q. Who was Mary Pickford' s leading man in Daddy Long Legs?
 A. Mahlon Hamilton.
 O. How wide is the Atlantic ocean,
 A. The average width is 5000 miles and the greatest width is about 4.500 miles.
 Q. How much does a gallon of milk weigh?
 A. About S6 pounds
 Q. What is canary diamond? :?
 A. It is canary yellow diamond The demand for them is probably greater than for diamonds of other colors, except pure white.
 Q. What is a Doorshek
 A. A prayer rug used by Mo hammcdans.
 c. Mho was 1nOrt
 A. The Morse god of thunder.
 Q. Through what great city does the Thames river flow?
 X. London, England.
 Q. When was the state Of Ohio admitted to the Union?
 A. February 19. 1903.
 Q. What is the average height Of men and women in the United States?
 A. According 10 estimates by the United States Health Service tho approximate average height of a man is feet inches and of a woman feet 1 inches.
 Q. To what class of animals do lions belong?
 A. They are classed as folnes, and are the largest of the cats.
 Q. If person entered the United States on a student passport and has stayed longer than his al lotted time, would he be refused American citizenship?
 A. His residence in the United States is illegal, if no extension of stay was granted by the proper i'm migration officers. and he is not eligible for American citizenship.
 Q. Is "The Churchman" a de- nominational magazine?
 A. It is a publication of the Protestant Episcopal church?
 Q. Were Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks ever co-stars in a picture?
 4. No. They will be seen to- gether in "The Tanning of the Shrew". that is to be produced soon.
 Q. What is the population of China?
 A. According 10 the latest figures the population of the Is provinces of China is 375,G0O,O0O, and includ- ing Mongolia, Thibet, Manchuria and Sinkiang, it is 400,S00,0O0.
 O. What is the meaning of the name Elise?
 A. It is from the Saxon. mean ing 'mirthfur'.
 Q. How often have the Philadel- phia Athletics won the American league pennant?
 A. In 1902, 1905, 1910, 1911, 1913 and 1914.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
BANKER IS DEAD

New Milford. July Is Pt-Edwin J. Emmons, GA. prominent in fnan- cial circles here, died at his home today after q short illness. He was formerly treasurer of the New Mil ford Bank &o Trust company and al the time Of his death was presid ent Of the New Milford Security com pany. He is survived by his widow and one son. .-si&Eh (n
New Britain herald., 1929-07-16
Doesn't Need Policeman
 But Is Glad to See Onc

q don't need no cop to put thar bozo out" Mike kamasky of 566 Pennington avenue told Officer O'Day, Monday night.
 A boarder was making trouble for Mr. kamasky. Police were called. The report said that the man who lived in the house was making lots of trouble. But the man in the house said that he was not, that he had made some Improvements. and he believed that he had a right to stay. But Officer O'Day settled the case when he told the man to be- have himself or the police would eject him by force.