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New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

that saiisd for Europe ea the D. Kalb 0eptembsr go. 1898. Hs was discharged July 3s. lS1s. 70. Hew many brick and stons masons ars thsrs in the United States? A. According to the last census there were l3l,3st. Q. Did Grsata Britain ever have . Roman Catholic rulsrf
 A. Many Enslish rulers have been Roman Catholics. In fact. the creation of the Church of England (Protestantl did not occur in Eng lish history until the reigA of Henry VIII. and there wers Roman Catholic sovereigns after his time. Since William and Mary the ruling houss of England is by law required to b. . member Of the Church Of England and Roman Catholics are absolutely disqualified from the throne.
 Q. What is the orisis of the family name Boyce:
 A. It is an English family name from the French "bois" meaning "wood".
 Q. On what date did Easter Sunday fall in 1910?
 A. March :7.
 o. How fast does light travel?
 A. The speed of light is 1s6.2s4- miles per second.
 Q. What is the national anthem of Canada?
 A. God Save the King" and ''The Maple-1.eaf Forever"
 Q. What is the value of .. United States dime dated 1898?
 A. From 10 to l2 cents.
 Q. What is the meaning of the word gesture" used in political or diplomatic negotiations?
 A. It signifies willingness to treat or compromise, or to make conces- sions; an exhibition of Aagnanimity or friendliness.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the name Fife?
 A. It is Gaelic and means hearts devotion".
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
"lUR THE SAKE OF COMPETITION"

The railroad consolidation plans which have been thrust before the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Baltimore & Ohio and the Van Sweringen interests are buttressed with the information that if the railroad regulatory body grants them it will result in more competition be- tween the major eastern lines and thus react in the interest of the public.
 But just what kind of competition is possible under a national regula- ton act? The rates are regulated to a nicety: it costs just as much to travel between two cities-where there are competing lines-on one railroad as on the other. The time taken by trains of the same class is agreed upon by the railroads them- selves. Extra fares on the de luxe trains are the same: the Pullman rates are the same. The only compe- tition we know of is service: some roads claim finer interior finishes to the cars than others; some claim to serve better steaks in the dining cars; some have roller bearings; some have mountain scenery: others have river scenery and fewer grades. If the 5. & O. got control and part control of the 15 lines mentioned in it's petition. and the Van Sweringens got control of all the lines they de- sire. there no doubt would be bet ter outlook for competition on even terms than now exists. This kind of competition-the choice Of three or four direct lines between New York and Chicago instead of two main roads as at present-wouid be in the l interest of the public.
 public.
 But the best kind of competition would be one of price. There was a time in the history Of American railroads when the line which travel ed farthest between two cities and took longer than d rival
 gave the public the bene- | fit Of differential rate-that
 is 10 say, it offered lower rate than the more direct line. That has been eliminated today, It would be a good idea to revive this type of competition.
 | The Baltimore X Ohio makes | something Of strong point in it's petition by agreeing 10 take over any of he short lines the ]. C. C. desig- mates if granted the larger lines ask cd. The disposition of the short lines
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Nevade Refuses to
 Change Divorce Law

Carson City. Nev. 21 R-Nevada legislators have refused to change the states status as a mecca of mar ried folk seeking liberty from matri- mony.
 The lower house of the legislature yesterday voted 50 to ? against a proposal to raise residence require ments for divorce purposes from three to six months. Five members failed to vote. The vote was taken without debate.
 The three months residence law was passed by the 1927 legislature. Before then the state had a reputa- ton for easy severance of marital ties. Reno being known as a divorce mill"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
25 Tears Ago To-day

The unanimity with which the members of the common council adopted the clearing house resolu. tion presented by Alderman Curtis Wednesday evening shows that tta worth was apparent to all. The. idea is to have an ordinance fram, ed which will provide for a comsl mittee consisting of representatives from the street. sewer. water and, subway departments. to be knowA' as a board of public works. and coordinate the work. It is hoped that this unified group would end the constant digging up of streets by first one department and then another.
 Edwin D. Mead of Boston will ba the principal speaker at a mass, meeting in the Lyceum next Tues- day evening. when steps will be talk. en to erect monument to Elihu Burritt. Marcus White is secretary of the committee which has the mat. ter in charge.
 B. Jahn of New Britain presided today over the meeting of 30 dele. gates of the South New Englan4 Schuetzen Bund held in this city.
 There was a fire in the attic of Thomas Grace's house on McClin- tock road yesterday afternoon. dam, age being S100. A hose wagon wal damaged by making too short ! turn at Main and Commercial streets and was sent to tho repair shop after returning from the fire.
 The Berlin Construction Go. is making a big improvement In It's plant by the installation of | huge derrick. or. to use its proper name. a jib crane, for loading material onto freight cars.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

inches Of snsw. Harrisburgh. Psasna.. II tnchsA and New yerk City feur ipchsA pFsssure is relatively lew evse LAjke 11pes3ef. It lset1es1 ! riss h tempjeFaturs at that station from . Ninimum Of e below sere yssterday to six abovs sero this morning at .. m., eastern standard time. Cq)der weather ts now over spreading the Northern Plains states and the Canadian Northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity snow followed by clearing and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

has been a bone of contention % far: no biz line wanted such short lines as didn't pay tbeir way. lf the B. ( O. and the Van 6werinsen tn- terests stick by their plan to accept the losing short lines as well as the rather large main lines sought it will do much 10 bring consolidation near CT. Heretofore what to do with the short lines nobody wanted has been the main difficulty lying in the way of consultations as outlined by the l. c. C. since the days when it em- ployed Professor Ripley of Harvard to make the first consolidation sur yey
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
WELCOME TO COOLIDGE
 AS A WRITER

When President Coolidge steps from the exalted position he now occupies he will be forced to make livelihood at something less breath-taking It seems astonishing that in this great republic man who has had eight years of experience at the helm of the greatest business on earth is denied the privilege of as- sistance to the government later ex- cept in private capacity. He might become U. s. Senator, but must take the chance of election or de- feat and that is not attractive.
 There should be some way to use the ability of an ex-president in connection with the government: and it should be especially easy to do this when the same political party continues in power. But nay. Our Presidents once they are out of the White House, must return to the hard lines of earning a living as best they can. Thus MT. Coolidge is look ing around for openings. Perhaps he will become . writer.
 An ex-President as a writer upon national and international affairs will possess considerable influence. Presidents do most of their writing when they transmit messages to Congress. or when they are induced to make speeches elsewhere. Once out of the Big Chair the radius of activity is not circumscribed by dig nity or precedent.
 Having been an occupant in the White House gives a man weight and reputation possessed by no other lay journalist or writer.
 An ex-President. writing at a high rate per word, naturally finds him. self in position to say considerably more than the President. who gets no high figure per word. An ex-Presi- dent. moreover, doesn't need . spokesman: he may not even need a prcss.asent. Everything he says will not only find print readily, but he will be assured of & wide audi cnce. which may or may not agree with him in all things but at least will be an audience that reads the announcements with vastly more in- tcrcst than it gives to the fulmina- tions of the average senator speaking to get his stuff on the front page of the newspapers.
 One thing Mir. Coolidge must be able to overcome. and that is his aversion to writing at regular inter- vals. If he goes into the writing busi. ness he will find that things are run on more or less regular schedule, and his convenience will not be the first consideration. Mir. Coolidge is quoted as saying he prefers to write only when the spirit moves him. Our advice. if 1t is of any value in the premises. is for him to cultivate a spirit for the game that will induce him to write morning. noon and night. including week-ends and Sun. days. In that respect he would be- come a regular editorial writer. In the long run that is what he is head ing to become, as it is inconceivable to expect gentleman of his parts to avoid presenting his opinions. He will be welcome to the guild.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

The report that certain Chicago police were implicated in the re- cent massacre appears to have been founded upon more than imagina- ton. For policemen to be implicated in the rum running and hijacking business is nothing new. It is time that the massacre industry in Chi cago were thoroughly discouraged. even if 1t gets necessary to send po- icemen to prison.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
GENGHIs, PRO AND KAHN

GENGHIS, PRO AND KAHN
 By c. L. Hammer
 Say, Bill, who is this fellow Gen. his khan?"
 Hes | famous Oriental General" "Who is he fighting for?"
 He's not fighting for anyone now. He's dead. Been dead for several hundred years"
 "A pre-war stiff, eh?"
 "Yea. something like that. He wss a great man in his day."
 Say, was he any relation to Ruby Khan?"
 Ruby Khan? Never heard of her."
 Don't you remember? She is the dame that Caesar threw something at."
 "You mean Rubicon. That was no dame. Rubicon is a river in Italy" well! We'll! And l thought all the time that she was widow" You sure are ignorant. You ought to read more."
 T don't read as much as l did. The 'Talkies' don't have much reading in them!"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
OIL PAHSON JACKSON HAD THE
 WRONG IDEA!

WRONG IDEA! By A. F. Reilley Ol Pahson Jackson he could preach
 right well. Ev'y Sunday mornin' for a good.
 long spell You could hear him holleh like de ol' chu'ch bell, Warnin' all de sinners on deir way
 to hell: You kin wig-wag- wiggle up an down dis Ian; You kin ig-jag-jiggle to de Brim- stone Ban:
 You kin razz-a-ma-dazx Wifi ev'y muscle you has, But yon can't jazz your way into Heaven!" or Pahson Jackson he would shiv- CT an moan. Shoutin' at de sinners of de saxy-
 phone; Hollerin' an prayin' in a graveyard tone, Till his whole congregation lef' him all alone: You kin kick off your religion like your Sunday shoes For a flip little flapper an bot tie CT booze:
 You kin scamper an skip. You kin flip. flop, flip. But you can't jazz your way into Heaven" or Pahson Jackson come to die at las. Heerd de harps a-playin' but dey didn't las, Gaze ev'y single angle he could dou- ble in brass: An when de Pahson entered. dey was shoutin' deir sass: "You must shiri1-sham -shimmy if
 you stays wifi us: - You must >flim- liam -flimmy. or dere'll be a fuss:
 An your mis'able ghos' Will be fricasee roas'. If you can't jazz your way into
 Heaven" or Pahson Jackson. he put in q
 complaint An done tuk his troubles to de Big
 Boss Saint Said twas debbil-music an it made
 him faint, But de Big Shine answered an he
 said: No 'taint. Heaven isn't gwine to be behin
 dis race, Er to play second fiddle to de oi
 Bad Place; And we needs all de jazz Dat de orchestry has. Er we'll lose de population out e,
 Heaven"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
NOT AN HONORARY MENTION"

Certain citizens are said to have wished that none of the "unsavory agazincs" recently under attack had been mentioned by name, doubt less believing that such reference merely advertised them.
 Such prudence has it's place. h. uuiry at three newsstands. however, elicits the information that the un- savory magazines have not enjoyed a better sale since the turore started than they had before. Indeed, instead
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Being at the .heao or the army Washington's generals lon very rare occasions reported their engage inents to him." it is stated. Which proves nothing at all. In Washing tons time there were no telephones and no telegraph: also no radio com munication. The battle fronts were widely dispersed. Washington at no time knew what was going on in some parts of the country where he didn't happen to be. He was not in class by himself in th,s respect. Communication all over the world was via the man on horseback: sometimes afoot. When Andy Jack son, it will be remembered. fought and won the Battle Of New Orleans the War Of 1912 was all over. Jack son was amazed when he heard about the wars ending later.
 During the Revolutionary War there was contention. of course. Some got tired of it earlier than others; suffering was intense and the future looked dark. There were desertions. and there were grumblings at not only Washington. but against others of the leaders. A multitude of Tories who refused to side with the colonists were exported to Canada. and were harshly treat ed. These were the sore spots of the Revolution. But after independence had been won the states worried along with far greater evils than the fancied personal improprieties of Washington. Fiscal contention and exalted state rights doctrines brought on the difficulties that resulted in the calling of the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia. If Washington had been so bad a man as the dirt-slingers picture it is doubtful whether he would have been considered as a fit delegate. But somehow the founding fathers didn't put much stock in such stuff. They were far too wise, it seems. It takes the perspective of more than a century to know more in theory than the gentlemen of the conven- tion or the citizenry of the early years of the nation.
 We do not claim that Washington was an angel. nor that Hamilton. Jefferson or Ben. Franklin were a species of animate gods. But we will continue to regard them as wise. honest and sincere nation builders.
 Back in Merden. Smith claims he was 'misquoted." Officers of the Exchange club say he was not mis- quoted. We have confidence in the word of Exchange club officials.
 This Smith tirade reads somewhat like those which have found print in Great Britain occasionally. and re- printed on this side. To undermine our faith in Washington. it seems to us, would be first rate British propa- ganda. The Living Age some months ago reprinted an article from a Brit ish magazine in which the alleged personal characteristics of all the American founding fathers were somewhat similarly attacked. Before we listen to or read any more such attacks upon great Americans we would like to know the source of the information.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
IN WHICH WE DEFEND GEORGE WASHINGTON

The address of Irving ]. Smith. prominent Republican leader" of Meriden, on George Washington given in this city-needs a little at- tention. if perchance we can hold ourselves down well enough to handle the subject without undue irascibility.
 Washington told lies and was not d great general, said the attorney: his wife was illiterate, pipe smoker. and accused him of non-support- lso according to the attorney.
 It is important when such charges are made that they be but tressed by reliable references. In- stead we find that prevailing gos- sip" termed Martha Washington a pipe smoker. That Washington was not . great army leader seems to depend upon the mere statement of the allegations: which can be some- what dissipated by referring to what Frederick the Great said at the time about Washington's field tactics. But then. perhaps MT. Smith will re- tort that Frederick himself was not much of a general.
 Obviously the statement that Con- gress was jealous of his power de- serves a laugh. They thought so well of him at the beginning that no one suggested anyone else for the presi- dency; then when he had one term he got another: and then he could have had . third. SO little was he thought of. But Washington prefer. red to set the precedent that two terms was enough for a President.
 Washington had enemies, we dis cover. Suppose he did, but who were they? Who remembers their names? How important were they? How many did he have. for instance. com- pared with those possessed by other Presidents since Washington's time :? A man without some enemies is prima facie a nonentitv.
 He told lies, did he? Strange in- deed that he was so universally trusted. The nation must have been at very low ebb when it started un- der the Constitution if nobody but a liar could have been thought of as the first President. If Washington told lies without the slightest con- junction" his colleagues must have known about it: the people must have known. To our knowledge no nation in history has yet preferred a habituaI liar 10 an honest man to be at it's head. According to MT. Smiths contention we must have been exceptionally distinctive from the very Start. Or is 1t possible that the dirt-slinsers themselves stretch the truth . bit?
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Building scenic highways on top of Connecticut's hills would be one way to make it harder for the snakes to find a place in which to earn a livelihood. In the summer ac- cording to report, the rattlers have the tops of the Connecticut Alps all to themselves.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
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New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
ASSISTING IN SCHOOL PLAY

Donald A. Wooster. son of F. A. Wooster, 311 Wooster street, has been elected one of tho property managers for the presentation of three plays at Hilton school. Triton, N. H.. where he is student, Satur. day evening. The plays have becr planned as the concluding feature oi a two-d day winter carnival.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1929 New York avenue, Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marits. advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per- sonai reply. Unsigned requests can not be answer ed. All letters arc con. fid dential.-Editor.
 0. Is it unlawful to draw q check for less than one dollar?
 A. An act of congress of March 4. 1909 provides for the imposition of fine or imprisonment or both. for the offense of issuing notes in de- nominations of less than one dollar. But according to a memorandum of the U. s. department of justice. the law does not, and never did apply to ordinary bank checks. In the de- par4ment memorandum the point is emphasized that bank check is not intended to circulate AS money, or to be received or used in lieu of lawful money. but is merely an order for the payment of money.
 Q. Is the expression Spare the rod and spoil the child" in the Bible?
 A. It is not found in the Bible in exactly that wording. Proverbs 1924 reads: 'He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." There are two references in litera- ture containing the statement Spare the rod and spoil the child" Samuel Butler in "Hudibras" says Love is a boy by poets styl'd, then spare the rod and spoil the child" Ralph VeNing in Mysteries and Rcvelations" says "They spare the rod and spoil the child"
 Q. What is the address of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
 A. It is located at 50 Madison Avenue. New York City.
 Q. Can the president of the United States declare war on another country?
 A. Only Congress can declare war.
 Q. How much money was raised in community chests in the United States in 1928?
 A. About $70,00o,0oo.
 Q. With what were the first balloons inflated?
 A. Gases lighter than air, were unknown at the time of the first balloons. and they were filled with smoke and heated air generated by fires sometimes built on the ground and in some cases in stoves or baskets of metal wire carried by the balloon itself.
 Q. What is a glider?
 A. Any form of motorlcss air. plane.
 C. What effect docs lemon juice have on the hair?
 A. It is excellent for the hair in the last rinse water. It helps to remove the Soap and makes the hair fluffy. The juice of one lemon to . quart of water Is sufficient.
 c. How many cases of suicide are recorded in the Bible?
 A. Saul and his armor- r-bearer, I Samuel 31-4, 5: Anithophel, II Sam- uel 17:23: Zimri. Kings 16:1S: Judas Iscariot, Matthew 27:5. In the Apocrypha. Ptolemy Machon. II Maccabees 10:13 :and Razis, II Maccabees 14: 41-46.
 Q. In what regiment did Gene Tunney serve in the world war?
 A. He enlisted in the Marines July 17. 1918 at New York City and was assigned to the 11th regiment
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

The railroad presidents see a good year ahead. The automobile inter. ests see a good year ahead. The bus interests see a good year ahead. But the trolley interests are wondering who gets all the transportation money.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Down in Washington the legisla- tive program for the extra session is being mapped out. Why not stick to prohibition?
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Why does the Senate consider an appointment in secret session? Men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Americanism: Feeling proud of your hustle" because you flutter around for an hour to do ten min- utes' work.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Influenza cases being on the de- cline, we now look upon the fellow who sneezes with less suspicion.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Perhaps the'world just seems rot- ten because the happy and decent people are the kind you never hear about.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Chicago may be short of funds to advance aviation, but she has done her share for high-flyers.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Send all c0aansunlcatjoas o F1u Shop Editor, caFo os the NeW Britain Herald, ssd your letter will be forwarded to New Yoek.

From the News of the DayI A scientist whom nsught escapes Alphabetically denies that apes Can be mans ancestors-we'll bet, That's news the apes are glad to
 get!
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Civic tax experts may have hard time. But how'd they like to be on The separations commission?
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

The age of discretion has been reached when a man no longer won- ders or cares how he would look in silk hat.
 A high price may sell a sucker one fake diamond, but the trick won't work twice. And that ex- plains the slump in the theater busi- ness.
 Early training counts. The tang led affairs of a nation are easily handled by Mussolini raised on spaghetti.
 Don't worry about America. One generation works and makes money: the second generation spends it; the third lives on credit, and the fourth goes back to work again.
 You see, that money for cruisers must be spent quickly before the advance in aviation makes the things too obviously obsolete.
 Correct this sentence: T ponder over thing for days" said he but l don't think my judgmen, superior to that of the man who de. cides quickly" Copyright, 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Nations will be asked to define the rights of neutral ships. Two words will suffice: Leg bail.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

The luncheon clubs would like to know how to obtain front page pub licity, it appears Let something happen.