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New Britain herald., 1929-04-11
New Britain Herald
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lssued Daily Sunday EIceptedp At Herald Bldg. a Church Street
New Britain herald., 1929-04-11

Prospects may not be particularly bright for the preparatory commis- sion Of this month: but they are brighter tran ever before for the actual disarmament conference which is sure to come at a future ally will count for something in his- tory.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-11

1et0 Hhres Nouths
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New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
25 Kears Ago Today

The high school inter-class field day was held yesterday afternoon at the Berlin trotting park. The senior class won the meet with 50 points to its credit.
 Ex-Chief of Police Whitaker was among the visitors in town today. He lives in Ashville.
 Joseph, the young son of police- man Michael Cosgrove. got on the third rail just west of the High street crossing last evening and was thrown to the ground. He fell between the rails and for 8 few seconds his body shook violently.
 The New Britain semi- profession als will present strong lineup against the Meriden state league team tomorrow. It will include Mo- Carthy of Hartford, Jack" Lawson of New Haven, Billy Roche of Hart ford and Tom Vickery.
 The quartermaster sergeants of Companies E and I will be at the quarters in the armory this evening to receive uniforms.
 Dr. Kelly of the school commit tee s'Gted today that the architect ia still working on the plans and speci- fications for the proposed 36,0O0 Os- good school.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
AIDING CRIMINALS

The other day we grew curious over why Scarface Al" Capone and his racketeers were not frisked bv the police in Chicago and sent to Jail for carrying deadly concealed weapons as was done in Philadel- phla. More extensive journalistic in- vestlsation of this phenomenon has solved this mystery. It simply isn't oone iii Illinois, it seems. because due to a decision of the state supreme Court it is illegal for the police to search anyone without a warrant.
 Here is an instance of 1esa, technicalities directly aiding the criminal element. A mans person. under this peculiar interpretation of the law, is as immune from search without . warrant az his home, even Tn the case of suspected racketeer AS a consequence a Gangster in Chi. cago can walk the streets with arti,, 'ery in his pocket, be recognized by the police, and if not definitely wanted for a crime at the moment is perfectly safe from being modest. ed. A half hour afterward he ma, meet a rival gangster and engage ir a duel-all because the law SC sraclously accommodates them b, enectually tying the hands of the DO. lice before the shooting begins.
 That may he one of the reason, why Chicago is the racketeers para. disc.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
THE AZARO SCEOlARSHJp

Of the scholarships which from time 10 time have been awarded in this city that of Joseph s. Azaro is peculiarly interesting. This deserving young man was sent to Yale through the efforts of the New Britain Yale club, and as evidence that no mis- take was made at the time Azaro stands second in his class of 200. and has ambitions 10 win the prix de Rome. His chances are considered good.
 The Yale club naturally is highly pleased at it's scholarship choice. eo is the city in general. Anyone bring ing distinction 10 the city is entitled to popularity and esteem, and usual-
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

placing them in separate structure. Despite this warning from state of- ficials whose duty 1t was to ferret out such danger spots. nothing seems to have been done by the clinic oticials.
 There were no sprinklers in the building. and of course also not near or in the vault. Sprinklers are not compulsory. Automatic control of fire would have prevented much at the clinic-perhaps avoiding the disaster altogether.
 Reluctantly one comes to the con- clusion that the hospital was less safeguarded from fire and disaster and potential deaths to inmates than many industrial and commercial plants having no malignant com- pounds on the premises. Proud as the city of Cleveland may have been regarding the clinic, it cannot be said, on the basis of the evidence 50 far adduced. that such as had the details of parts of it's management under their care were particularly alert.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

which tho pert stds of vsssel? 4. otaseeard ts that dds of | vessel on the right land of one iac- ing the bow. Port is the left aide.
 Q. What is the official name for Persia?
 A. Iran.
 e. Who was the first King ot Rome?
 A. Romuius is reputsd to be tho first King of Rome. He rsisnsd from 7s: to 71S B. c.
 c. What is . "Aoa"?
 A. It is tho gsnsral nams for . family of extinct birds native in New Zealand.
 Q. On what date was the LusI- tania sunk? A. May !, 1915.
 c. h it true that the odor of the black orchid is fatal to man?
 A. There is no entirely black or chid. Tho very dark ones have an unpleasant odor but it is not fatal to man. Q. What is herb of grace? A. Herb of grace. or herb-grace, is an herb of the common rue fam fly that was formerly held in high repute as | preventative of conta- zion.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
INVESTIGATING THE CLINIC

The the disaster to the Cleveland Clinic was not entirely Unavoidable" is being learned by piecing together the threads Of information pursuant to the investigations under way.
 The N-ray films and perhaps other chemicals appear 10 have been stor- ed in vault for the purpose-itself . safe and sane method But it fur ther appears that the steel fire door to the vault was never seen closed totally destroying the advantage of the vault. Cigarette smoking nearby was often noted. also. and a steam-fitter. one section of the evil
 dence discloses. put his fittings in such a manner as to prevent the door from going shut even if desir- ed. This apparently, was allowed by the management without recourse 10 ordering plumbing work more in conformity with safety measures.
 Equally surprising was the testi- nony that report of the Ohio in- spection service contained a warning 10 safeguard the building by remov- ing the films from the vault and
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
PRACTICALLY AND ROMANCE.

On one day the name of Colonel Llndbergh appeared in the public prints coupled with the plan to in. ausurate flying route from Miam mi to Buenos Aires. a distance of G. 300 miles. and which will need to navigate the Andes mountains at q height of 2o.0Oo feet.
 The next day one heard of him taking the Morrow family to Maine all going quite nonchalantly in 4 borrowed amphibian plane from New York.
 No man before the public eve get, more constant attention than Colonel Llndbergh. On the one hand he i, identified with practical air project, of the most far-reachins kind. On the other he is identified with TO. mance-and has the whole world interested. Public curiosity at time, may become nuisance to the colonel. but he need only maintain good humor and patience.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Observations On He Weather

Washington. May 20.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; not much change in temperature: mod crate northerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; possibly occasional rain in southeast portion; continued cool tonight: slowly rising temperature Tuesday in interior; moderate to fresh winds, mostly east and northeast.
 Conditions: Pressure is high this morning over the Plains states, Mis- sissippi and Ohio valleys, lake region and north Atlantic states with center near Northfield and Albany.
 A disturbance is central over Geir- gia and northwesterly Florida, with center at Pensacola. Showery con-
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
A LESSON ON CONSTRUCTION

A LESSON ON CONSTRUCTION
 One cannot avoid sympathizing with builder who is forced to rage a house under construction because it turns out to be a dangerous struc- ture. There is financial loss connect ed with such an episode. and some- times the loser may not be in posi- tion to afford it.
 But the time to avoid such a con- tingency is before a structure is erected, by planning to put it up in accordance with all details of the law-perfectly plain laws which every builder can follow.
 Building Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford could not do otherwise in connection with the three-decker on Clinton street than by directing an immediate removal of the offending structure. Safety dictated no other course. It was the cheaper method, even for the owner, in the long run, as a disaster causing injury or death would have been costly,
 The city wants no improperly erected buildings. It has had enough or them in the past. greatly to the regret of owners and tenants, and the present building code, which is meant to be rigidly enforced, exists to prevent disaster in the future bv insurlng proper supvision in the present.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
TO \ HOT WATER BOTTLE NAMED JONATHAN

By Joseph E. sturgen Soon they will lay me deep to my rest o, Jonathan. ease my pain! Warm. oh, Jonathan, warm this breast Where never my love has lain. My window looks to the west of the sky Oh. Jonathan. ease your rumble! , The trees have promised that when I die
 A pitying star shall tumble. Small is the solace of being dead With never a love at my side: I think I had rather get well in- stead. ! So Jonathan, do not slide! Look. oh. Jonathan look at the sky, {, The sky is all red and copper, Promise me. Jonathan. you will stay by; Strength. oh. strength to your stopper!
 Jonathan. soon I'll be sleep-be- guiled-
 Save me from all that's harmful. Pretend I'm a woman that's birthed
 child And you are that warm little arm 1 full!
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
WHEN RESTRAINT COUNTS MOST


 Death of two persons during the stampede at the Yankee Stadium once again illustrates the axiom that the safest place when . large gathering falls victim to the herd instinct end attempts to crowd out of a place. be it . baseball park. . theater or an auditorium, is to re- main in ones seat.
 The throngs that attend public functions cannot all jam their way through a limited number of exits in hurry. Indeed, the exits from a bal park are decidedly less effica- cious than the exits from the aver age theater, which usually are many and have but a few thousands to serve, compared with the many thousands attending outdoor sporting l events.
 New Workers, accustomed to sub way crashes, evidently discounted the danger incident to . crush to get out of the ball park. But the sub way crushers at least are held part ly in check by many platform guards. There were ho guards of con- sequence to check the crowd at- tempting to escape through the small alley leading from the ball park. The unfortunate result proves that { humanity has hard time learning its lessons. even from repeated ex- i periences.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Fire Routs Students
 At Boston University

Boston, May 20 W-Fifty-six stu dents of the Boston University School Of Theology. roominE in Forbes Conant Hall on Beacon Hill. were driven from their beds by dense smoke from a small fire in the basement of the eight-story build ing.
 The blaze was discovered by the wife of the building superintendent. The latter attributed the fire 10 spontaneous continuation but firemen said a careless cigaret smoker prob ably was responsible. The rules of the dormitory prohibit cigaret smok- ing.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1892 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and martial advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confidential. Editor.
 c. Was Antonio Stradivari. the violin maker. married? Did he have any childrenS
 A. He was married twice, and had six children by his first wife and five by his second.
 Q. Who was the Indian chief who sang the Star Spangled Banner at the last Inaugural Charity ball?
 A. Chief Roaring Thunder. a Chippewa Indian, sang the Star spangled Banner as baritone solo. He was accompanied by an Indian band in full reyalia, and they played and sang just after the Vice Presi- dent and his sister. Mrs. Gam, took their places in a box at the ball.
 O. What is the plural of scarf?
 A. Scarfs.
 Q What is the population of South America and what countries there are most densely populated?
 A. The population of South America is estimated at 6S,000,000. The population is more dense in Chile. Argentina and the southern part of Brazil.
 c. How many were killed and in- jured in football in 1928?
 A. Nineteen were reported killed and more than 100 were seriously injured.
 c. Who played the part of De- tective Doyle in the motion picture Alias Jimmy Valentine?
 A. Lionel Barrymore. c. What is the derivation and
 
 meaning of the name Mcleod?
 A. It is | Scotch family name meaning descendants of Leod. the ugly" Or bad" who lived in the Isles about 1260 A. D. 0. Are there any farmer organi- zations affiliated with the American Federation of Labor? A. No.
 c. What are the theme songs of -Four Sons" and Shady Lady" A. The theme song of -Four Sons" is entitled Little Mother" and the theme song of Shady Lady bears the same title as the picture Q. What is the per capita wealth of the United States? A. It is estimated at 2,941.o0.
 c. What is the largest gun used ' :n the United States Navy? A. Tho 16 inch guns are the largest.
 1 e. Which is the starboard and
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
WELL BABY CONFERENCE.

The schedule for the we'll baby conferences conducted by the Visit ing Nurse association for the week will be as follows:
 Tuesday-47 Ellis street. Northend school. Nurses in attendance, Miss Anna Ahern and Mrs. Hattie Reck- nagel. Wednesday - 52 Center street. Nurses in attendance. Miss Anna Ahern and Miss Anna Miskey. Thursday - Washington school Nurses in attendance. Miss Anna Ahern and Mrs. Ruth Rashaw. Friday-East street school Nurses in attendance. Miss Anna Ahern and Miss Anna O'Connell.
 Conferences are not held on rainy days. Ail weighing conferences are held from 2:30 to 3.3o ?. m. Doctor present at all conferences i from 3:30 to D. m. The examining physician is Dr. l.. B. Slysz.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
MY FAvoRlrE SHORT STORY


 By Oliver D. ketcham
 Friends, the Editor of The Fun Shop has offered me twenty-five cents word to write my favorite story and. not wanting to take ad- vantage of him, and use up lot of two-bit words on a long introduc- ton, I'm going to start right off without one.
 About five years ago out in Walla Walla, Washington. a man named Henry Lewis St. James Timothy Jackson, whom we will call for short, Henry Lewis St. James Tim othy Jackson, was running . black smith shop with the aid of helper named Charlie Schwab. We'll, one day, Henry Lewis St. James Timothy Jackson was heating up a piece of iron to make bolt for the door when Charlie. who was looking out the door. said to Henry Lewis St. James Timothy Jackson, 'Mr. Jack son." he said. "Mr. Jackson. l wouldn't be at all surprised if it waa going to rain pretty soon"
 "Well, we'll, we'll, well, we'll, we'll. ] we'll, we'll, we'll" replied his boss. perhaps you're right, Charlie. per- haps you're right. Yes. perhaps you're right. but here is this hunk ; of iron all heated up. 50 get busy and hit 1t q couple of licks." So Charlie picked up his sledge and be- gan seeking away at the anvil.
 We'll, to make tho story short, when the five o'clock whistle blew ! Charlie got his hat and stick and was going out the back door when old Henry Lewis St. James Timothy Jackson called him back. By the way. Charlie." he said. I've got . question to ask you and I don't just know how to start. Now, Charlie what I want to ask you is this And, Charlie. want you to tell me just as frankly as you know how who that sood-looking lady in thu green hat was that I saw you witf at the movies last night"
 Well. MT. Jackson" replied Char, lie. 'I'll tell you just how l fee about it. I feel that that's a fail question and that it deserves a faiI answer. So I am going to play square with you and tell you all about it Yes, sir. certainly will. ccrtainl, will. MT. Jackson. Frank and earnest and with no hard feelings No. sir no hard feelings at all. Mir. Jackson that wasn't any lady you saw me with last night. No. sir, no. sir. Mir | Jackson, she wasn't lady, at all Mir. Jackson. that was my wife!"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

enforcement uplifted . people indif- ferent to law observance.
 A gang war isn't like the other kind. The other kind seldom kills off the right people.
 Never yet have the people scorned law that was applied to the rich as we'll n the poor.
 Aviation is safer. When you fly. you arc strapped in: but on rum. ble seat you trust to fate. Science has now given us almost every needed household luxury ex- cept a non-skid paper napkin. Blessed are the poor. The short ca- rests in safety while the passing fool clips the tail light from the long one beside it.
 A prominent educator says boys should be taught to sing. True: but it's 50 hard to get them in the path tub.
 Millions of Chinese starving: Kan sas wheat farmers worrying about their surplus. How wonderful civili- ration is.
 Man at his worst: Trying to make his wife believe he doesn't ask for raise because he hates to worry the boss.
 Americanism: Feeling righteous when you try to mind your neigh bor's business: feeling insulted when somebody tries to mind yours.
 A great thinker is one who ex- presses in simple words the ideas that are dear to you.
 1nnocuIate a dog with rabies and the law will hold you responsible when 1t kills somebody. When a drunken man kills. what of the man who sold the whiskey? Lots of people think they are tolerant just because they don't give a darn about anybody but them. selves.
 Parking space: A vacant lot half way between home and the office
 Some so-setter might do we'll in Hollywood with a mate-o of-the- month club.
 As to power-owned newspapers. 8 testimonial impresses nobody if the writer gets $500 for it.
 Rabson suggests twenty ways to make a million. but he could help more by suggesting . million ways to make a twenty.
 Lighter cars are unsteady. but think of the saving in tires. gasoline and telephone poles.
 Correct this sentence: "IU pay my people decent wages" he cried, If this mill never makes another cent of profit"
 Copyright. 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

ditions prevail in the east Cult nd seuth Atlantic states from Leutf ma te Virginia. Light to heavy f9sts were reported over northern dist!ects from Montana and Wyoming est ward to northern New End nd. Killing frosts were reported 4om Moorehead. M:nn.. and Sault, Bte. Marie, Mich.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unssttIed weather and not n9nch change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

bit every shilling much to the amusement of the 'bookie"!
 Do you think there's a bad one among these bobs. Scottie?" laugh inRly asked the penciller.
 I'm glad to say there's not" said the Scot as he moved away. but I was just feared for minute that two of the shillings l gave you was among them"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
EDUCATED PEDESTRIANS

when the stop ana 70 lights were first introduced to the downtown dis trict the police were at pains to educate" the public to restrain itself from impetuously pushing ahead when the law in the form of blink CTS decreed watchful waiting. Much effort was expended during this period of education: the result, 50 far as it is noticeable. has not been of astonishing thorouEhness. Tho police have about given it up. as one no longer notices burly traffic police- men supplementing the signals in a determined effort to keep pedestrians upon the sidewalks when the lights make the demand.
 So far as we can come to a logical conclusion about this burning pub lie question. the period of education about ended when the change in the alternating time of the lights was ordered. Pedestrians at first had | remote semblance of an even break with their enemies, the automobiles; now, in order to expedite automobile traffic around the Centse. the auto- mobiles have by far the best of the arrangement. The pedestrians are ex- pected to stand on the sidewalks and like it. Fortunately policemen are no longer notoriously numerous thereabouts-at least. they make themselves as inconspicuous as pos sible now that the whole lighting system works automatically even during rush hours-and the pedes- trians can take or leave it. To the best of our observation . goodly percentage are as in great 8 hurry as the automobile drivers and there seems to be a diminishing tendency to take the long blinker waits seri- ; ously.
 The powers that be are said to re- gard the present system as ideal Perhaps they are right: The autoists get a long grind between red lights; that portion of the sidewalk population we'll able to take care ol itself horns across the streets be. tween let-ups in the traffic stream and the more cautious portion ol pedestrians have the right to restrain themselves until they have the few moments of right of way they re. , ceive under the present system.
 If the more cautious pedestrian, happen to hesitate a bit when the, get their cherished right of way and as result do not get started ir time to enable them to hobble all tht way across the street before tn, light changes. they are merely minul the good fortune that the beneficen traffic department has reserved fol them. They get an attenuated oppor unity. anyway, and if they woult only grasp it by running from tn, curb-or galloping-they could ge across more quickly, or quicl enough. or in time to prevent tn, quick starters from worrying them
 The system, as previously hinted now seems to satisfy two out 0 three of the classes of downtown travellers; but most of all tn, pedestrians who have SO far edu cated themselves as not to take tn, situation seriously any more.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

That $s,00o lunch cart for Frank lin Square will' iHt goes up' be a sad blow to those who thought the lunch cart threat was camouflage. It doesn't pay to make claim Of camoutlage without being certain of . few sound reasons to back it up.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
KILLED ON BIRTHDAY RIDE

Providence. R. l., May 20 (UP)- An automobile ride arranged in hen or of her 18th birthday anniversary brought death to Miss Vclva Parent. She was fatally injured and three girl friends were slightly hurt when the "drive yourself automobile crashed into a tree at Wickford.