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New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

where on the globe elicited untiring public efforts to provide relief. The records show that shiploads of food from America have been sent to h. dia. China and other afflicted na- tions.
 Some relief work is being attempt ed today: but one notes q lack of the vigor that characterized the Amer ican nation when it was less pros- porous, less secure, and less com placent
 What is the reason for this indif- ference? Are we less of a Christian nation than we used 10 be; or do We set less of a value upon human life than we once did? And does human suffering no longer touch our hearts :?
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
CAUTIOUS SENATOR'S AND THf, TARIFF

Being forced to run for reelection at an early date has a certain nuisance value for one-thlrd Of the [. s. Senate. IL likewise has bear ing on the kind Of tariff measure the Senate will consent to pass,
 That the tariff measure as uIti- mately to become a law will not con- form to the bill that came from the House appears certain. Senators who have had their ears to the ground and who are in their states and are busy listening 10 public opinion are said to be increasing their caution almost daily. By the end of the summer when the Washington treadmilI is 10 start again, they will be even more cautious than at pres ent.
 There is no trouble in the East, of
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
THE FAMINE IN CHINA: WHY BE INDIFFERENT?

To ruminate about q famine is not pleasant; and it isn't exactly agree able hot weather reading. Indeed. too much rumination upon such a topic is nearly enough 10 spoil a vacation.
 But while We are discussing whether the farm relief bill IS going to raise the price Of foodstuffs there is news tricNlng from China that the famine in the shensi. sutguan. Kan su, Honan. Tehsien and Tientsin dis tricts is as serious as the most ac- complished pessimists would claim for it.
 Near Tientsin, reports have it, the famine is so bad that parents do not dare 10 let their children out on the streets for fear they will be stolen and eaten
 FaIINre Of tho spring crop and eX- trcme drynoss is the cause Of the famine. The drought has prevented the planting of crops for the fall too. and there is l'tle possibility of food being grown in the affected areas unul Ie3o.
 One report ny a missionary has it that the people in the affected provinces are dying by the hun dreds and thousands" and that the situation will grow worse until crops are harvested"
 Hunger to a Chinese family is Just as dire a calamity as it is to any other race. A Chinese baby. un- able to obtain enough food. walls just as dismally and consistently as the Caucasian baby under like cir cumstances.
 There were times in tho history of this country when a famine any.
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through the ordinary digestive pro- cesses.
 Q. Who were the hero and hero inc in the picture The Winking 1dol'?
 A. William Desmond was the hero and Eileen Sedgwick the heroine.
 Q. Which state has the longest general coast line? A. Florida
 @. What are the five largest islands in the world?
 A. Australia, a,9745S1 square miles; Greenland. S27300 square miles; New Guinea. 330,000 square miles; Borneo, 3o6,9O square miles and Baffin Land, 231.DO0 square miles. Australia is sometimes called an island continent,
 Q. Is there an extensive land mass in the vicinity of the South Pole?
 A. It is believed by prominent explorers and geosraphers that there Is an extensive land mass in the vicinity of the South Pole probably as large as Greenland or Alaska, which has not yet been ex- plored
 Q. Where are ostriches native and what kind of food do they eat?
 A. They are native in Africa and some parts of south western Asia The common ostrich, or camel bird is found on the dry open plains and deserts of northern and cen traI Africa (eXcept EgypD while the ostriches of Southern Africa Somaliland and Asia have been de scribed as distinct species. Fossil remains of the ostrich have been found in India. Their food is chiefly vegetables, though small mammals. reptiles. and insects are sometimes eaten. They need very little water if melons and other juicy fruits are available. Coarse gravel and small stones are swallowed 10 assist in grinding food in the gizzard. The eggs of the ostrich, which are white are yellowish white in color. are much esteemed as an article of food by the natives of Africa.
 Q. Does Korea issue any postage stamps?
 4. The issuance of stamps by Korea was suspended in 1905 when the country was taken over by Ja- pan, and Japanese stamps were sub- stituted. Korea is now known as Chosen.
 Q. Where is the island of Crete !?
 A. In the Mediterranean.
 Q. What is the husband of a reigning Queen called?
 A. Prince Consort.
 Q. Where is the Dnieper River?
 A. It rises in the Smolensk dis. trict of Russia and flows generally south, entering the Black Sea on the north through several mouths
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
25 Fears Ago To-day

New Britain broke the birth rec ord last month, there being 102 chill dren born here in that time. During the past week, 26 marriage licenses were granted.
 The local republican leaders are making plans to have a banner of Roosevelt and Fairbanks placed be- tween two buildings on Main street. sThe interest in the St. Louis ex- position is very poor in this city this year. Last year several hundred at tended the affair while less than 50 were present this year
 Maxwell S. Hart and Herbert H Pease arc the representatives of the Maple Hill Golf club who are en- tered in the state championship matches. S
 W. l.. Hatch. H. D. Humphrey and D. A. Parsons attended the outing of the fire insurance underwriters in Saybrook today.
 The third rail system in this city IS causing plenty Of criticism because of the death of small boy who stepped on the rails in his bare feet It is claimed that the tracks are eX- posed and public safety is menaced
 Anheuser Busch, St. Louis beer. Is now on draft in the local saloons.
 Pictures of the Russian apanese war taken from Japanese papers will be placed on exhibition in the store window of A J Churchill.
 Pope Hartford and Tribune auto mobiles are on sale at L. A. Glad dings on Main street.
 Fields and Hanson's minstrels will play every afternoon and evenin. this week at White Oak park.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
BI SlNESS REPLY CARDS BY THE, MILLION

Now that q ruling has been made by the post office that "business re- ply cards may be returned by air mail. at q cost of six cents per card 1t is likely that circular mah will be even more aCcelerated than has heen the case since the reply carus with mail paid by the receiving firm were made available.
 The system is said to insure a high percentage Of returns, and the use of ,he air mail will expedite them over long distances.
 Scarcely a citizen who has ever had dealings with some distant firm but is receiving circular mail con- taining these reply cards. The game is being worked in astonishing fashion. The only advantage in the business reply cards with a guaran- tee that the postage will be paid upon receipt is that it eliminates the bother of looking for a postage stamp; and it looks, too, as if the other fellow is willing to foot all the postage bills and thus ougl. to be encouraged. As matter Or lact, the postage ultimately is paid by the ultimate consumes. The letter car riers carry larger burdens and the janitors in the business blocks have larger loads 10 take from the waste baskets.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
TALK OR BARTLETT IN THE SPRING?

Dame Rumor-a twin sister to Lady Nicotine-has informed us that one of the reasons why Alderman Falk is somewhat in the public eye lately is because there is goinA to be a mayoralty election next spring. Alderman Falk, so Mrs. Rumor says, has lost no opportunity to be critic for two reasons: One, to help the general public to realization that the Democratic administration isn t 20 much; and the other is that a good many people will conclude that the man who can unearth these slight discrepancies in civic virtue might be entitled to consideration when the time comes for the grand old party hereabouts to choose candidate for mayor.
 Without vouching for the absolute truth of any Of this-it merely be- ing q reflection of what Dame Rumor can tell her listeners-we are inclined 10 think there is something In it. Alderman Falk has been a hard worker in the ranks. at least, and if there is any reward this side of heaven for the hard workers may be he has a show with the boys who run and operate the party here abouts.
 If Alderman Falk continues his campaign of wooing public attention it will be that much harder 10 trot out MT. Bartlett once again; that, 1t Is stated, having been the intention of the party ever since the last lam entable defeat. Caucuses and primaries notwithstanding. what the party moguls will as 10 the leading candidates usually comes 10 pass; except perhaps when somebody like
  Alderman Falk pushes his cause so hard that he is bound to secure recognition from a large bloc of fol- lowers and admirers, That done the situation is a wee bit complicated and nobody can tell what will hap pen.
 It probably will be good political weather between now and next spring. The gentlemen with aspira- lions are 10 be wished the hest kind of personal success. If Alderman Falk breaks loose a few times more before the snow falls We will know to certainty that Dame Rumor is not such a bad telegraph line as is sometimes claimed
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD
 IMPROVEMENTS

Arrangements of our New Eneland railroads may be worrying about bus competition. or automobile com petition, or truck competition, or even about the competition of air planes. but that isn't preventing them from eXpending s45,00O. 900 this year in Improvements and bet terments."
 This large sum 10 be ploughed into the rail lines of New England must be ample evidence that the railroad arrangements have confidence in the future of New England. If the future looked dark, there probably would be little urge 10 invest such large sum in improving the lines. If there is nothing but gloom in sight there is little likelihood of such vast capi- tai expenditures. The fact that they are being made is proof that the future looks bright and cheerful.
 Last year the five New England railroads made capital expenditures of s20,G3o. .0Oo. Thus this year. in- stead of sitting tight, the expendi- lures are more than doubled. The outlook is constantly growing bet ter.
 The New Haven is building two new freight terminals. one at New Haven and the other at Providence, these 10 cost s1,75O,OOo. The Boston Terminal Company which operates the South Station in Boston, will spend s15O0,O00 at that point. The total capital expenditures of the New Haven during the year will be be- tween IS and 19 millions of dollars.
 The Boston and Maine contem- plates spending $16,00o.OOO and probably will exceed that amount. This sum will bring the total of capital improvements on this line during the last six years up 10 s71,- 900, ,00o. That doesn't sound like standing still New rails and rock ballasting on the main line. 10 cost s4,000,0O0. is the main item for the year, Bridges will be strengthened to the extent of s1,35O0O0; and when everything is completed and large additions of new rolling stock cost ing several millions have been made, the line will be able to haul larger and heavier freight trains, and also further speed up the passenger serv- ice. The expenditure for new en- zine terminals alone will be s2.0UO. . 900; the tllling in Of the approaches 10 the North Station and the in- stallation of new signal system will utilize another S2.ooo,00o
 When we come to the Boston S. Albany, under the control of the New York Central, a fast pace is be- ing set Improvements including "Only major items" on this line this year will total nearly s5.OnO .00n. Even the Bangor and Aroostook will spend S1.0oo,oo0 and the Maine Central will spend s3,ooo.ooo on new road equipment.
 This short summary-the details would take Columns-indicatcs how thoroughly disposed the railroad arrangements are 10 keep abreast of the needs of New England. They are 10 he congratulated upon their en- terprise When it is remembered that th New England lines do not extend beyond the borders or New England. that their business is entirely region al, that in long haul traffic they have to divide the freight bills with the lines beyond the Hudson, if is self evident that they have reason 10 believe that the tonnage of freight
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
SO-CALLED GRAND OPERA

The summer. so the wiseacres say, IS no time for high brow music Even the broadcasters seem to be d unit on this point, preferring 10 give their public a little more of Victor Herbert than usual and more Of Rudolph Friml and other cheerful writings not entirely exhausted al though played thousands of times previously.
 But down in Atlantic City they are doing so-called grand opera in Eng fish, trying to prove 10 the world once again that song birds can sing in English if they are paid enough And down in Cincinnati, in the fam ed Geological Garden, they are also dispensing so-called grand opera, and also some hot weather sym- phonies with the symphony orches- tra. Up near Chicago, at Rarina Park, they also are dispensing so- called grand opera, as has been done for interminable seasons heretofore. And in St. Louis the lighter of the so-called grand operas are being per formed in the civic outdoor theater on the banks of the Mississippi.
 And so it goes. The only place, it seems, where so-called grand opera gets no hand in the summer is in the so-called musical metropolis of the nation-New York; and in such other musical headquarters cities like Boston and Philadelphia
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Observations On The Weather

Southern New England-Partly cloudy tonight, Wednesday, proba- ble showers late tonight or Wednes- day. somewhat warmer Wednesday, Moderate southeast and southerly winds.
 Eastern New York-Local thun- der showers late tonight or Wednes- day; not so warm Wednesday and in extreme northwest portion to- night; moderate south shifting to west or northwest winds
 New Haven and vicinity-Unset- tied weather with local showers to- night or Wednesday; cooler We'd ncsday.
 The area of high pressure over the north Atlantic states remains
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington | D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and martial 1 advice cannot be given, nor can eX- 1 tended research be undertaken. All l other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can | not be answered. All letters are l confidential. Editor.
 Q. What is the meaning of the expression When in Rome do as the Romans do"?
 A. It means that it is good pol 1 icy to follow the habits and customs 1 of the community in which one finds oneself rather than to fly iI, the face Of existing conventions | c. Is an alien who entered the United States illegally in 1921 sub Ject 10 deportation? Can he apply for citizenship papers?
 A. Aliens who entered the Unit ed States before June 5, 1921 | whether legally or otherwise. and who have been living in this Coun- try continuously and unmolested since their entry, are not now sub | iect to deportation They can be come American citizens, provided they satisfy the other requirements of the naturalization laws.
 Q What is meant by "kitins checks?
 A. It is the practice of issuing checks without having sufficient funds in the bank at the time the | checks are drawn 10 meet them, but relying on expected remittances to make up the deficiency in time to get the money in the bank before the checks have gone through the clearing house.
 Q, What is the regulation size and weight for Major League 1 baseball?
 A. It must weigh not less than i five nor more than five and one quarter ounces avoirdupois, an! measure not less than nine nor more than nine and one-quarter inches in circumference.
 Q. Can snake 'jump?'
 4. Snakes strike for a distance equal to half or two-thirds of their own length from a coiled position. A light bodied serpent such as q grassnake may leap doWnwards from bush almost any distance. but no snake can leap upwards. all though it can raise the front half of its body when the tail has a good purchase on the ground. Q. When was the novel Ca leb West, Master Driver" first pub lished?
 A. In 1898 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston.
 Q. What is the "cud" that a COW chcws?
 A. II is ball of food which IS held in pouch until the COW is ready to chew it. She brings it into | her mouth by muscular action, re- cheWs it, and swallows it into the second stomach. where it's goes
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

about as yesterday Pressure is re- latively low over the lake region. Showers prevailed yesterday or last night from south western New York state westward into the Ohio valley and the central and northern DOT tions of the Mississippi valley.
 The greatest amount Of precipi- tation recorded was 2.02 inches at Davenport. Iowa. Temperatures are somewhat cooler with lower humid ity in the north Atlantic states. Con- ditions favor for this vicinity part ly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
SONG OF THE UNFORTUNATE
 FISHERMAN

By John Owen kenna With native guide, and hook and line,
 I've angled in the lakes of Maine; I've fished in the historic Rhine, I've tried it in the River Seine. And when my efforts all were vain, And meekly I've inquired the req The Man Who Lives There would explain. "somehow it ain't so good this season Now, last year, n.y. one very spine
 Thrills as they tell of that cam pasn But this year fish no longer dine Too dry, perhaps, or too much rain. I've sat for days - I've knelt and A perfect silence watched my P's an Qs. but caught this same refrain: "Somehowe it ain't so good this season.
 L'EnNOi Prince-if Prince thou art-and deign
 To notice verse that's halt and Wheezn. Forgive the bard his wearied brain
 ''Somehow lt ain't so good this season.,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

In connection wit hthis new air rail service the papers have been de- scribing. everything has been men, toned except the price. That not only would be free advertising but might scare the air-minded public.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

originating in these six states will steadily increase in the future years: for without that probability it would be scarcely worth while to expend such large sums on improvements.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Soucek's Altitude Mark
 Officially Recognized

Paris, July 9 (P-The information al aeronautic federation today off clally recognized as a new world seaplane altitude record, the mark Of 11.753 metres (3S,559 feeD estab- lished by Lieutenant Apollo Souceh of the United States navy on June A.
 Lieutenant Soucek exceeded by 564 feet the record of 37.995 feet made by Lieutenant C. C. Champion of the United States navy two years ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

Now we know why the broadcast Ing companies continue active until midnight. It is 10 give people a chance to get even with their neigh bors.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

Next 10 writing about the weather, the most hazardous thing we know of is to comment upon a transatlan- tic flight before the plane is definite N established as having arrived at It's destination.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
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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.

Attention, Campers and Sportsmen: With gun bags and golf bags be sure to include The fun bags and laugh bags ds well. To use when mosquitoes and wealth CT and food Combine 10 make camping seem H.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Na,,har Audit Ifurpnu of (irrUlnt ii

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation The A B. C, IS national organization which furnishes newspapers and sdNeF- tisers with strictly honest analysis or ctrcula tion Our circulation statistics are hased upon this audit This insures pro ,.ctton against fraud m newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Summer scene.

Shortly after the sun came up one morning, a naughty attendant at one of the big apartment houses saw a woman proving about among the rubbish cans, q witch-like lady. Here, here, what are you doing there?" he demanded.
 The woman looked up with a re assuring smile and explained, I'm just looking for a novelty for d friend"
 Rather Vague. Judge: "Why did you arrest that collegian?'
 Officer: He was drunk. sir" Judge; How do you know?" Officer: T asked him who his parents were and he said Mother India and Father Time!"
 James B. Royen Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
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Liquor being forbidden at Camp Trumbull, Mantle, it appears that the boys will have 10 do something else for snakebite.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Made Him Lean!

Track Coach; "You're the best prospect we've had in years. Where did you ever learn to jump?"
 Candidate for Team: I've had eight teeth pulled and twelve filled.''
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times gauars; Schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
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Mrs. Bilger: If you don't get me q new coat I'll so home 10 mother" Bilger: Well, l don't give 9 wrap"
 -Jane Pierson
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
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In inc old days one of the Scot tish Railway Companies allowed newspaper men to travel free over the system on proving their bona fides by producing an office card
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09
Facts and Fancies

! v NSO A ~3t~SSO
 A heather country is easily rec ognized. It has no padlocks.
 A tire has pride. It won't blow out in the presence of shade tree.
 Split season: A method of frisk- ing the winner to benefit the box office.
 The advantage of an exclusive ho- tel is not in what you get but in what you get away from.
 You never realize how many friends you have until you buy or rent a roomy cottage at summer resort.
 Happy thought. If there's any thing in this evolution business modern styles will develop a hide impervious to mosquitoes.
 Among the blessings Of poverty is the hick-town show mans in ability to install a talkie device.
 Radio engineers, trying to per. feet an instrument that will work in summer, seems to forget that all the windows are up.
 Why do people disrespcct law? If Bobboy isn't licked when he breaks the rule and goes swimming. does the rule seem sacred 10 Willie?
 Americanism: Urging the poor to obey the law for the sake of their rich because they break the law in such a nice, well-bred way
 The reason bathing suits don't seem immodest on the beach is be- cause an orchard full of peaches isn't as appetizing as one peach.
 For a study in contrasts, observe the Nindictive, unholy look on the pacifists face when he sWats a mosquito in the act.
 Trying to seem what you aren | just calls attention 10 what you are. A tight dress just makes fat look fatter.
 Even a small town has it's ex- elusive social leader who borrows sugar from a neighbor she wouldn't invite to a party.
 Vacation: \ short interval during which man kills time by smoking too much.
 If daughter makes mess Of everything she tries 10 cook, don't worry. She can always get a job at resort boarding house.
 The argument against going to extremes seems to fall down when you observe head of hair that is neither long nor bobbed
 Opinion depends on capacity. Wonderful" says one man. "Vile." says another. But one is watching the stars and the other smelling the glue factory.
 Correct this sentence: T drive my new flivver fast when I'm in nurry,' said he, but I never zip past big car just 10 show that I can"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-09

"The good old summer time IS pretty good. if it were not for Old Man Humidity and Old Sol