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New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Conditions: An extended area Of high pressure overlies most of the country this morning from the Rocky Mountain districts eastward to the North Atlantic states, with crest of maximum pressure near Williston, North Dakota, 30.26 inches. Relatively low pressure centers prevail over Florida and the lower St. Lawrence region and trough of low pressure overlies the Great Basin west of the Rocky Mountain states. The showery areas of the past A hours were relatively few, rainfall generally light and areas well scattered throughout the country, though North Platte, Ne braska, reported a thunder shower which produced 3.S2 inches of rain. Temperatures dropped to 60 degrees or below this morning in most DOT tions of the Lake region, Ohio valley and the North Atlantic states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
PETERS HAVE RIGHTS

Although there was some unfor- tunate shooting that accompanied the endeavor of the Newngton authorities to make the world safe for peters, their effort was highly commendable.
 After all. bandit is a bandit Whether bandit holds one up on a city street or robs a store or bank, or sneaks up on automobile peters and demands their charlottesville difference in the type of banditry does not appear great in the eye of the law.
 The trio captured in Newington, it appeared, had toy pistols indicat- ing they were not anxious to iniure any one. Of course, peters when confronted by bandits are easily frightened, even at a toy pistol if it looks like the real thing. Most of the peters probably would hand over their valuabes without the stimula- ton of firearms.
 The efforts of the police to make the world safe for peters deserves to succeed, not necessarily because pet ters are to be encouraged, but be- cause this business of holding them up in essence is just as criminal as holding up people while en route to church or a grocery store. By the very nature of ther temporary em- ployment in a darkened car and in a dark nook, peters are more helpless than almost any other species of humanity.
 One thing is certain: The mis-
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
THE NEW HAVEN CON THE TIP"

Continuing it's remarkable record Of reJuvenation, the New Haven rail- roads common stock is now on a s5 annual basis, this being a jump of s1 above the rate that has been paid for the past year.
 Half a dozen years ago such a recrudescence was thought unlikely. The road was in such horrid finan- cial shape that it's best friends did little more than shake their heads when it's monetary affairs were men, tioned, especially it's debts. It was held, and with considerable reason that even if the railroad earned a fair dividend its debts remained to be paid and that they would sub merge the earnings for an indeter- minate period.
 Much to the surprise of the public, however the road has been earning good money the past few years, it's present earnings over all being in the neighborhood of s10 a share. The next move of the railroad s l directors, Wall street believes, is the issuance of more than s4S,00O,O00 stock at par to meet maturities that it is desired to pay off next year. It is unfortunate that, the rail- road being in a position to raise money through the issu- ance of stock, the money tive improvements. This condition, however, hangs over from the past and the railroad at least will be in a l better position to earn dividends in i the future when that much of it's debt is obliterated.
 Most major railroad lines at pres ent are unusually prosperous, re- flecting the prevailing industrial and commercial prosperity. This railroad prosperity too, has advanced at a time when much passenger traffic has been lost, probably for good, What the roads have lost in passen- gers, however, they have more than gained in increased freight traffic; and freight traffic, after all, is what | paws dividends
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
REDUCING LIGHT BILLS

Directors of the Hartford Electric Light Company have voted to declare a rate reduction of 60 per cent to all consumers on October bills, extra compensation of 60 per cent to en- ployes during the month, and an extra dividend of 60 per cent.
 Which reflects the astonishing prosperity in the electric lighting in dustry.
 Similar prosperity must be coming to the Connecticut Light & Power Company.
 Similar action by the latter con- cern is awaited. If it doesn't come it can be concluded that the company prefers to pocket the extra money itself.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
THE LATEST IN LOCOMOTIVES

Popular interest in alrplanes, drigibles and automotive transpor- tation naturally results from their being a new means of getting about upon this terrestrial sphere.
 Locomotives for years were more or less standardized; nearly all of them looked alike and there was a belief that the last word in locomo- tives had all but been said.
 Ones interest cannot help being aroused, therefore, upon announce ment of the success that has attend ed the new oil-electric locomotive of the Canadian National Railways, which has already made a trans continental run in 67 hohrs and which is said to, be able to make a nonstop run across the continent without pausing for fuel.
 That is something outstanding in itself. To that must be added, how ever, the fact that the locomotive can easily make more than 100 miles an hour, costs half as much as a steam locomotive to operate, and is twice as powerful. In addition, it is in two units, which can be separat- ed on runs where less power is de- sirable.
 A description of the mechanical details of this new monster of the rails discloses that it is a further development of the type of gasoine-e electric locomotives or coaches that are be- ing operated upon the New Britain Berlin and Berlin Middletown branches of the New Haven railroad {; and also along the Waterbury branch. The only difference being that the Canadian National oil-elec- tric locomotive is of larger dimen- sions. The principle in both types of locomotives is the same.
 The gasoline-electr engines on the New Haven possess a large gaso- line motor which manufactures cleo | tricity aboard, and the electricity operates the train. The Canadian principle is the same on a larger scale.
 It so happens that the Pennsyl- vania railroad is preparing to electri- | fly the line between New York and Washington; and so is the Baltimore 6 Ohio; and so is the New York | Central planning to electrify it's line between New York and Buffalo.
 The layman would naturally ash what is the good of doing this il locomotives such as the Canadian National has developed are as power ful and as fast as any electric loco motives ever likely to be operated upon these American roads aftel they are electrified.
 The oil-electric principle has vas potcntialities for economy, poweI and speed.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
Dusty, the Pup
NEW YORK AS A SUMMER
 RESORT
A:G0pE!L

(Being a Travclogue recalling tke weekend of a college young man in Gotham 25 years ago.)
 By Harold R. Gaumond
 Arrived in the big town Friday 5 p. m. Assigned 10 suite of rooms at Hotel Imperial. Quenched thirst at Imperial bar, 5:45 to p. m. with assorted cocktails. Dined at Musch- enheim's arena, 7:15 to S:15-lO''- sters and big steins of beer. Ham mersteins Victoria Musical Comedy, S:30 10 10:45.
 The Haymarket 11:45 to 1:15 - beer and dancing. Called at Tiv Oli, Cairo, and Kid McCoys Rathsketlor between 1:3O and a. m. Landed at Jacks at 3:15 a. m. Party too mu- sical-thrown out of Jacks at ABA a. m. Back to the Imperial, ari iving at 5;05. Night caps served in rooms More songs Call from Hotel detective at 5:45. Hotel detective so- ciable and visits with party until GAS. Hotel detective falls asleep at ' a. m. and is put to bed. Party re- tires at 7:30 a. m.
 Party aWakcns at 12:30 D. III Breakfast in rooms. Rogers Brothers at the old Grand Opera House, 2:2n to D. m. Jim Corbetts swell saloon from 5:30 to 7--wonderfui. old fashioned Bourbon Cocktails Dined at Mouquins 7:30 to S;45- table d'hote s1.25 with red or white wine. Cab ride to Atlantic Garden in the BoWery-Rhine wine. Al 11:45 on to the Haymarket once more. Beer and many dances until a. m. Back to Jacks.
 One member of party clairns that his rarcbit is tCo tough anG insists that Jack be called to settl= the question. Jack stops at tablC and humors the noisy kicker, pu1 takes exception to an effort on thf part of the n. k. to weave the rare. bit into 6 tippet for one of the near by walters. The strong arm squad i! summoned. Conquered by the sam; at 5:21. Came the Dawn, and so tt 1 bed
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
A TSNTALISTNG NUMBER!

By Albert w. Samuels love to read the magazines, I read them, every word; The stories are so foolish, the poems sc absurd. The articles so erudite, the essays obstruse; And so invaluable the Hints for Happy Household Use. l never miss a copy, I read thero every time; The thirty-five cent issues and those that cost a dime. My tastes are catholic, I own-but never have I seen Such a fascinating number as "neXt months magazine" I hold my breath in wonder, as ] sit and read about The dazzling contributions "neNt months issue" will bring out! T would seem that all great writ,
 CTS and great artists had con-
 bined To make that next months issue
 the greatest of its kind Such masterworks of prose and
 verse, such sapience astute! Such forceful, brilliant authors, al
 of world d-wide repute, 4 l, t>,
 my interest is keen To read the next months issue o1
 any magazine,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

suits. There are reports that ath- letes as a class do not live as long as the average. and we would have diff ficulty in imaging how endurance bicycle riders could qualify in any other class than overbrown athletes.
 Our advice to these young men is to discontinue such foolishness be- fore they spend the remainder of their shortened lives with regret.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
RetOrt WifcIy!

A young wife had been called from her domestic duties the other morning by so many salesmen of brushes, vanilla extract, and such that she became somewhat embit- tered. She waited with eager tongue for the next intruder.
 Good morning. madam" said the caller, removing his hat. ''1 represent the ---- Home Lalln- dry. May I explain our service?"
 Certainly" replied the young woman; come right in. I'm one of your customers. l wish you would explain it."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

The Republicans in Congress are said to be planning the widest pup ,;citv for the tariff bill as a means of circumventing objections. The trouble all along has been that the widest publicity has attended the bill and that more than anything else has nearly ruined it's chances.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

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 marital advise cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research Ho undertaken. All othe- questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confdential.-E Editor.
 Q. Can stamping ink be eradi- cated from paper?
 A. The United States Bureau of Standards says that with proper treatment there is an even chance of success. Both acid and basic dyes are used in stamp-pad inks If the dye is acid, denatured alco- hol to which a little strong am- monia has been added ought to re- move most of it by repeated treat ment. For basic dye the alcohol
  chloric acid or even very strong vinegar, can be used. With either treatment it will probably be neces- sary to bleach the last traces of dye by exposing the paper prefer ably kept damp, 10 sunlight for pad ink is black it probably con- tains the dye nigrosine, which is practically impossible to remove It may even contain carbon black, which cannot be dissolved or bleached
 Q. What are the three largest cities on the west bank of the Mississippi river?
 A. St. Louis, Missouri; Mime apolis, Minnesota, and Davenport, Iowa.
 Q. Where in the Bible is the story of Lilith?
 A. The story is not in the Bible, but comes from extra-biblical sources.
 Q. What is the definition of a gourmet?
 A. One with discriminating gas tronomical taste; an epicure.
 Q. Where is the Sayan range of mountains?
 A. It separates Mongolia from part of Siberia.
 Q. Who was the first president of the German Republic?
 A. Friedrich Ebert.
 Q. What is the vertical part of a step called?
 A. The riser
 o. Who was the second wife of Henry VIII?
 A. Anne Boleyn.
 Q. Who was the Greek goddess of discord?
 A. Ate.
 Q. Who played Jo-Jo in limo. cents Of Paris?
 A. David Durand.
 Q. Who were the Wampus baby stars of 1929?
 A. Doris Hill, Anita Page, Josephine Dunn, Loretta Young, Doris Dawson, Sally Blanc, Betty Boyd, Helen TWelvetrees, Mona Rico, Ethlyn Claire, Caryl Lincoln and Helen Foster.
 Q. What is the duty on monkeys brought into the United States?
 A. If imported for sale they are dutiable at the rate of fifteen per cent ad valorem,
 Q. What is "Mate"?
 A. A species of holly; also its beverage made from them. The tree is found wild on the river banks of Paraguay and in the neighboring mountainous districts of Brazil. The leaves are prepared
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

City dads are reported determined to study the dry cleaning and dyeing ordinance thoroughly. This is grati- flying indeed. Too many laws are on the books which give evidence of incomplete examination before they were passed. Nothing yields so much trouble and litigation as a defective ordinance.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Truer words were never spoken than those credited to Chancellor Stresemann when he said the sigma tory nations themselves can make the Kellogg pact valua ble. No pact is any better than the signatory na- tions, and that sometimes has prov ed weakness of pacts.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

creants who would spoil a perfect party by holding up peters would not hesitate, if opportunity offered. to hold up moving automobiles. Let the constables keep busy.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Hope has frequently been express cd that as airplanes are constantly improved there will be fewer fatal crashes. Planes have been improved to a wonderful extent, but the hu- mans operating some of them evil dently are made of the same stuff as automobile drivers who roll along 60 miles an hour on the wrong side of the highway.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
Observations On We Weather

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature; moderate
 north and northwest winds. Forecast for Eastern New York: Continued cool tonight. Thursday partly cloudy; moderate north winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Thurs day
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
Good Touch!

Vice. President: You're sure we can put this publicity on 'Nationa. Apple Week across all right?"
 Advertising Manager: Certainly. We'll have Adam and William Teli make personal appearances in all the local theaters."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

The girl who dislocated her Ja" while yawning in her sleep must have been dreaming she was iis'en- ing to somebody trying to make ah impression by making an addreS9'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

One way to cure reckless driV'hs ,s to mete out more intense punish- ,ent Rut we evidently haven't ar rived vet at that necessary polht'
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
PETERS IN PUBLIC

Supernumerary Officer Ladislaus Todzia ordered two Hartford couples out of Stanley Quarter park short ly after 3 o'clock this morning. They were in an automobile when the of- ficer happened along.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
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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
And That's Where The Name

Comes From! Back from vacation, we know why the things Are listed in folders as Mineral Springs: They spring all the extras the traf- fic will stand, And gold is the mineral in constant demand!
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
,.,te, n, tine Associntrd Pres,

Tha Associated Press if ex':usVey titled 10 the use Tor re puoh'a''"n .u n.v. credited to u or not othet"ire ...Itsd In this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

One thing that turns a joy ride into a ride of sorrow is the regret and remorse that can come after some untoward incident. such as a collision.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
WHEN THE LIGHT AND POWER
 FAILS

Last night this city was treated to an accident which was more than regrettable and which it seems to us might have been avoided had the
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
- .,d;, ,,ureau of Circulation

Member Audit tnrean Of Circu'"''ou The A. 5. C. 10 nat'ohAi which furnishes ne~spapsfs auo ., ...,,.,i,n out circulation statisttcs are ....d upon this audit Thi. insuIes pro t.ct,on against fraud Tn per o.s, tributlon figures to both national aho local advsrtiserh
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

The Prince of Wales having de- yeloped into an airplane pilot, one wonders what his young brother IS thinking about.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

nh. Herald ls on sale daily ia NeS vorr ,t Hotalings Newsstand l''aes aouare; schultz's Newsstands Eh''an'< Grand Central t2nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Prohibition has served one pur- pose. It made the doctors quit blaming everything on adenoids.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
Her Big One!

llSI Ibl5 ohNs Grover: Can you folks como over tonight?" Taylor: No, wife and I are going Q problem play" Grover: What's the problem? ?" Taylor. What she'll wear 10 it.
 Rev. o. c. Freeland. Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Whats the difference? If the boat rocker escapes, he'll soon be starting fires in the range with gas oline.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

If man wasn't meant to walk on all four, gravity used to work the ether way. The antrum drains up- hill.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Tho only profitable 'hssNls'hG .'en,una |, the city Circuiatiop books and press ra,no stway, op.p 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Supercliious: Adjective. Same as stuck-up. Pronounced super-sillr- ass.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Virtue is not without reward. You can always find parking space near a church.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
Facts andEancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

He-vamp logic, model 1929; If she smokes, she'll drink; if she drinks, she'll pet.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
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 Has ye heard this one ?
NOT so DUSTY

l have just heard of a Scottish keep the table in the kitchen cov- cred with dust so that the children can do their home lessons on it's
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

"In this game" says a flyer, "the higher up you are the safer you are" Something like bootlegging.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

The brightest people have imagin- ation, but they pay for it by endur- ing many troubles that never come.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Yet it is possible to live so clean. ly and decently that the neighbors never will seem intolerant.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Entered at tho Post offce al Ne" Britain ss Second clan Mall Natter
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
New Britain Herald HERALD PUBLISHING, COMPANY

Issusd Daily tsuhday Excepied) At Herald Bldg.. s7 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Americanism: One crowd think ing you cant be good without being bored; another thinking you must be wicked if you have a good time.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

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New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

These flights "around the world near the top remind us that Byrd did it first. He circled the north pole.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

The charge that Oklahoma has taken 45 square miles of Texas soil doesn't sound reasonable. Her re cent efforts to find a permanent governor indicate that she has dirt enough of her own.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

A straight line isn't always the shortest distance between two points. The shortest distance be- tween job and Jail is crooked.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

church.
 The brightest people have imagin- ation, but they pay for it by endur ing many troubles that never come.
 Yet it is possible to live so clean ly and decently that the neighbors never will seem intolerant.
 "In this game" says a flyer, "the higher up you are the safer you are" Something like bootlegging.
 Americanism: One crowd think bored; another thinking you must be wicked if you have a good time.
 A straight line isn't always the shortest distance between two points The shortest distance be- tween job and Jail is crooked. Even yet you can find communi- ties where bridge is an indoor game and rock is the only one innocent enough to play on the front porch. Familiarity breeds contempt. Peo- pie no longer sunburn their tonSils when a plane passes, and knee is | just a one-way hinge.
 A modern rousseau-trcussou- wedding outfit-consists of useful things. No money is spent, as of yore, on things that won't show.
 This month witnesses the falling Of many stars, this being Nature s effort to stage something like the earlier voice tests at Hollywood.
 If they want realism in the nov ies, why fire a beautiful star just because she seems dumb and con- mon when she talks?
 The charge that Oklahoma has taken 45 square miles of Texas soil doesn't sound reasonable. Her re- cent efforts to find a permanent governor indicate that she has dirt enough of her own.
 These flights "around the world near the top remind us that Byrd did it first. He circled the north pole.
 Correct this sentence: "I find the easiest way to kcpe the child from being spoiled" said the mother, lis to leave it with it's grandparents. . Copyright 1929, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Correct this sentence: q find the easiest way to kcpe the child from being spoiled" said the mother, lis to leave it with it's grandparents"
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

If they want realism in the nov ies, why fire a beautiful star just because she seems dumb and com mon when she talks?
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Even yet you can find communi- ties where bridge is an indoor game and rock is the only one innocent enough to play on the front porch
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

This month witnesses the falling Of many stars, this being Natures effort to stage something like the earlier voice tests at Hollywood.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

Familiarity breeds contempt. Peo- pie no longer sunburn their tonSils when a plane passes, and knee is just a one-Way hinge.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28

A modern ousseau-trcussou- wedding outft-consists of useful things. No money is spent, as of yore, on things that won't show.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 marital advise cannot be given, nor can ex-