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New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
BEING A DETECTIVE

To be a detective must be an ln- terestlng occupation. People are al- ways giving them work. The profess sion rarely suffers from business de- pression. A certain percentage of their work may be of a humdrum nature; but even In d detectives life what becomes humdrum is fairly ex- citing to outsiders. Getting the low down on somebody's misdeeds and bringing him to the bar of justice Is nothing 10 induce sleep. That is why detectives arc always wide awake. Indeed, they hay no regular hours but arc prying around at all hours Of the day and night.
 Just now Detective r. A, McANay is receiving some well earned plaudits. All he did was 10 remain right in New Britain and trail man and woman 10 Washington, D. C., and there they were scI2ed by the police on a tip furnished over the telephone uy the local detective. The system seems 10 be an improvement upon the olltimc method Of trailing somebody in person and arriving at each town just five minutes after the other party left. Detective McAvay just remained in town and studied the map, communicated with numerous other towns represented on the map, and kept this up till the fleeing party was definitely located. It goes to show that having a run-in with 8 detective nowadays is no even handed poker game: the detec- tive always has a few extra cards under the table or somewhere. Yes, it's a great life this being q detective. It is not so great trying to clude the clutches of their new | tangled methods.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
THE PRESIDENT ON THE TARIFF

President Hoover today. in his message 10 the second session of the 7lst Congress. spoke trcnchanHy upon 6 large variety of subjects. In regard 10 virtually all Of them he expressed an opinion as to what he preferred 10 see Congress do aDout the public business. one O. these topics was the tariff.
 The President touched upon the subject neatly by quoting what he had said on the topic at the be- ginning of the special session. At that time he favored only limit ed" revision Of industrial rates, or in the cases of such industries which could give indubitable proof that their condition necessitated higher rates again3t "insurmountablo con- petiton.'
 Coming 10 the present session the President uncquiyocaNy states that mo condition has arisen in my view to change these principles stated at the opening of the special session, ] am firmly oi the opinion that their application to the pending revision will give the country the kind of tariff law it both needs and wants" "
 That is plain enough It must mean that the President consid, ,s that no D,i1cmco vas brought :, jD' in either tn" IIouso or Senate Iu.jaI the recent tariff discusaons To con- vince him of the need Tor the kind of tariff increases desired by infu ential members of his party. In ad- diijon. he sees no need for further delay about it and thinks bill along the lines he has suggested should be
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
SAN FRANCISCO MEN DINED

Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 3 fP}-Minister 0. Commerce J. C.. Cobbe presided at government dinner last night 10 the San Fran cisco Chamber Of Commerce party touring Australasia aboard the Maj son liner Malolo.
 Mir. Cobbe said there was a grc9t disparity between New Icaland's figures of export and import trade with the United States. and hoped that tho appointment Of New Zealand trade commissioner on the Pacific coast would result in the United States taking more New Zca- land products.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Property owners. who have been studying economy, doubtless have been wondering where the money is to come from for all the improve ments mentioned since President Hoover and Mayor Paonessa have been booming the improvement business as an aid to industry and em mpioyment. Thus well laid plans for economy arc likely to go by the board and the tax rate is not certain to be lowered.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

passed without further delay, so as to avoid uncertainties In business.
 With this view the majority of the country will readily agree. AL though few subscribe to the view ex- pressed by a few that the opposition Of the Senate coalition against radi- cally increased rates helped, 10 cause the recent stock collapse the pas sage Of a sensible tariff bill now will aid in constructing that general con- fdcnce which is needed.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
I'LL SAY THIS MUCH!

b) W. IA I.
 I'll say this much for 1929: It has been . triumphant year for me so far as keeping Of some of my perennial New Years resolutions vas concerned.
 I read at least ono good book each week of the year.
 l exercised at least fifteen min utes daily.
 I did not fall in love with any blondes.
 bought no theater or prizefisht tickets at scalpers' prices.
 l put no old razor blades on the medicine chest. nor did l drop any behind the bathroom radiator.
 l purchased nothing on the in- stallment plan.
 1 did not contribute to any doubt ful charity campaigns.
 l tipped no checkroom girls.
 I salved no ticket agents or port CTS for locating berths for me in al- legedly filled-up Pullmans.
 1 did not yield to any insurance agents, bond salesmen, stadium fund solicitors, or Darbers.
 l did not drink a drop Of bootleg liquor.
 I heard at least one improving lecture each month. If 1 continue my good behavior i- l930 the warden says he'll recom- mend me for a parole.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Once upon time, it is said, when pioneer aviation enthusiast tried to interest Henry Ford in manufactur- ing airplanes he wouldn't even take the trouble to be disturbed and the gentleman had to leave Detroit with out having interviewed the motor magnate. Today MT Ford is mak- ing planes and boosting aviation considerably. but so far as We can determine he has not yet beCume a flying manufacturer. When ne travels he sticks to land.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

As means of adding to employ ment bright mind has written President Hoover that a coast-to- coast highway, 200 feet wide, cost ing s9OO.oO0.Ooo. should be con structed from Maine 10 the State o1 Washington. One would think from this that auto tourists have been having difficulties in traversing the continent when as a matter Of fact there are so many highways that most Of them get lost at least half dozen times each trip,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
FOR AN UNKNOWN LADY

My Marie Snyder Lady, if you'd slumber sound, Keep your eyes upon the ground. If you'd toss and turn at night, Slip your glances left and right. Would the mornings find you gay, Never give your heart away. Would they find you pale and sad, Fling it to Whistling lad. An, but when his pleadings burn, Will you let my words return? Will you lock your pretty lips, And deny your fnger-tips, Veil away your tender eyes, Just because some words were wise If he whistles low and clear When the insistcnt moon is near And the secret stars are knoWn- Will your heart be still your own Just because some words were true Lady. l was told them, tool!
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 70 any question Of fact oI information bV writing to the Question Editor. Nen 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 be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- rot be answered. All letter. are confidential Editor.
 Q. What is the composition of duralumin?
 ,. In addition 10 94 per cent alrminun, 4 per cent copper and l per cent manganese, duralumin con- tains 1 per cent Of magnesium and owes it's special qualities to the as sociation of the last named com ponent with the silicon always pres cnt in aluminium as an impurity. The original composition has been varied. manganese and silicon re- main as essential constituents, while copper. which itself confers some what similar properties on alumi- mum, is also generally retained. Special trade names have been ap- piled to some of these later alloys, and the whole class is now ire quently known as strong aluminium alloys.
 c. Is kerosene good anti freeze solution for auto engines?
 A. The objection 10 kerosene as an anti-freeze solution is the odor. When heated. kerosene evaporates and is likely to cause a fire if near q flame; on warm days in the win ter there is a tendency for the en- zine to heat on account Of differ ence in the coefficient of the heat of kerosene and water or alcohol: gas is also likely to form and cause expansion and bulging of the ra- diator. Kerosene rots radiator tubing and will also deposit greasy mist over the car.
 Q. What country governs Li- beria?
 A. It is not under the dominion Of any country. but is independent and has republican form Of gov- ernment.
 c. Where is the federal prison for women located? How large is it"
 A. It is at Alderson, West Nir- ginia, and was opened November @S. 1928. It cost a little moro than s@.500,oOo. and comprises 500 acres of land. with poultry houses and barns, 1o cottages with a capacity of 50 prisoners each. an administration building, hospital. auditorium with school room above, laundry, can nery. industrial building and resi- dence for the superintendent.
 Q. Through what ports of the United States is most of the export wheat shipped?
 A.. From 1924-192S, inclusive, the ports that shipped wheat from the United States in order of rank were: Portland. Oregon: Duluth. Minn.; Galveston. Texas; New York City and New Orleans.
 Q. What was the yield of pota- toes in the United States in 1928 and 1929?
 A. In 1928 464.4S3,OO0 bushels and the forecast for 1929 as of Oc- tober 1st was 45,177. GOO bushels.
 Q. Who is the largest woman in the movies?
 A. Josephine Williams, an extra, who weighs $50 pounds. c. Who coached the United States Military Academy football team before Riff Jones? A. Charles Daly.
 c. Do trees perspire? A. Trees give off water. a process that is called perspirirg or sweating.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Again hospital. this time in Newark. was menaccd by fumes from a fire in the N-rav room. Au- thorities everywhere should strin- gently sea 10 it that such contriN- ances, which nowadays arc part or the equipment of every hospital, are stored where they can do the least harm to patients or others.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

has gone, to claim that "a great many people" get no value out of reading at all, If that Is true then "a great many" possibly get similar benefits out Of attendance at the NJ. I. T.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
MISSOURI PACIFIC PLAN

Washington. Dec. 3 tPl-Recora- mendation that the Missouri Pacific railroad be permitted 10 carry through it's unifcation proposal was made to the interstate commerce. commission today by Examiner o. D. Weed.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
The Infant-ry, the Infantry, With

My husbands mother was visiting us and during her stay an old friend Of the family died and the funeral vas followed by cremation. My mother-in-law is very much op- posed to such proceedings and voiced her dsapproval in no uncer- tain tones.
 Not long afterward our small son came home from Sunday school. On being asked about the golden text he refused to tell us what it was. saying that he didn't want to make Grandma feel badly about it." After she had gone home he told us tha the text had been In the beginning, God cremated the heaven and the earth"
 Mrs. c. l.. Poole
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
4 PROHIBITION VICTORY

Prohibition has won considerable of victory in these parts of late, journalistically speaking. The Hart ford Times now is as dry as possible. The following from it's editorial columns fairly proves the point:
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
Member Audit Bureau ot Circulation

Member Audit Bureau ot Circulation The A. B. C. Is B national organizatiou which furnishes newspa pers and adver- tisers with a strictly honest snaysis (: circulation. Our circulation statistics gre based upon this audit This insures pro- lection against fraud h newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local adyertiserA
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Correct this sentence: The acci- dent happened. according to police. when Soandso drove on the right side Of the road.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

In this climate, jus, when the average person goes into the family store bin and cleans the cobWebs from the snowshocs 1t quits showing and the stuff turns into slush.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

How to fill an empty tenement: Put in modern improvements, reduce the rent materially, and pocket the deficit.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
Nsmbe, oi the ts>ocisted Pres,

Tie Associated Press i~ eN"msj},y n ti'Ie0 lv lhe use tor Ie- pgbIic4ll1n ,f all news rTedited 10 rt O. not ot1elw.se credited in this Uapet and also local news published therein
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
HOW ABOUT IT. MEN!

When it comes to Christmas
 smokes" We cant refrain from wishing,
 folks, They'd slip the money in our hands And let us buy our favoritc brands.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Tue Herald Is on sais da,ly lu New York al iotaltng's Newsstand, Timts Square; schutz's Newsstauds. Entranre Grand Central. 49nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
Facts qndFancies

Smile for today: As patiently as an American stands in line.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Those who maimed one another 10 amuse Roman crowds were called victims instead of college heroes.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
TELEPHONE CALLS Business Oflce ...., eH5 Editorial Rooms .... sgg6

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and preSs room slways open 10 sdrerJiser,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Who owns .Antarctica" Well. wc are willing to give it to Byrd.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

American antelope are so numer- ous in Idaho as to constitute | farm nuisance.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Hatch: Was marched,' you mean!"
 Mrs. V. L. Moeser Copyright, 1929. Reproduction
 Forbiddcn)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
The IrMIhlct

Phelps: why don't you propose 10 the girl? Can't you afford to get married""
 Van Horn: "Yes but I can't afford to stay married"
 Lauren S. Hamilton.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

How wicked the doomed world seems if everybody else is dancing and you have rheumatism.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
DOWnfall!

I always thought that Jenkins was rather bright.
 He could catch trout with some binders twine, some remnant cheese and hairpin.
 By shifting at an exhaust pipe he knew which cylinder was missing.
 l always thought he was rather clever.
 But yesterday morning he called in repair man to change the rib bon on his typewriter,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
Snare Tired.

Blake So you think your son s college education did him some good, after all"'
 Hartley: Yes, he can't ever brae about being a seli-madc man."
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Entered at the Post Otfce at New Britain
 az Second Class Mail Matter,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

 fighting again or yet.
 America just seems to have more murders than other countries be- cause the others called them official executions.
 The fathers were strong for the pursuit O. happiness, but they got results without speeding up 10 seventy.
 Thirty eight Mexicans who openly favored the minority candidate for the presidency are survived by their widows.
 States don't fight one another. And the only power that can stop war is the United States of the World.
 No wonder it takes all day to fix the tariff on one item. Senators must have time to consult diction- d ICS olIu llliu Oul " lltl u IS.
 Amcricanism Enjoying the fat ted calves today. and refusing to wonder where the milk supply is coming from next year.
 Making food ships immune in war would at least encourage the gentle art of stufing tomatoes and the like.
 It is estimated that the French have 64 distinctive national habits, not counting Briand.
 Funny man. When q criminal inspects him through a round hole in the door and then admits him, he feels flattered
 "Brecding" is the inborn quality that enables you 10 talk or sit al ease before the host serves couple of drinks.
 War will continue while statesmen try to make it respectable by think ing up nice rules.
 Are you really yearnins to serve, or are you yearning to hear the clapping Of hands while somebody pins a medal on you?
 Half million savings accounts lost this year. No, not lost. Just transferred to the coffers Of big fel- lows who don't invest in bubbles. Three thousand people killed in autom obile accidents In September and still no society for the preven- ton of autom obiles
 Correct this sentences: "She gives the widower a date every week" said the gossip, but that's no sign she wants to get married"
 Copyright, 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
Winston Churchill


 that prohibition is most amazing exhibition of arrogance and impotencc' We believe prohibition must be something more than that, or it could not be the apparent fixed resolution Of most Of the level-h head cd people of this practically minded country that the national prohibit bition policy shall continue at least until a desirable substitution for it may be proposed and approved. No such proposal has as yet been ad Vanced."
 Well. Al Smith made a pretty good proposal last fall, but too many of those who agreed with him failed to vote the Democratic ticket.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

An educated man is one who knows whether the Chinese arc fighting again or yet.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

America just seems to have more murders than other countries be- cause the others called them official executions.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
CorreCtel.

Mrs. Hatch: Do you know what day this is?"
 Hatch: No; what?'
 Mrs. Hatch: Five years ago you marched 10 the altar"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

The umbrella manufacturers song Singing in the Rain"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
His Plight!

His Plight. Prof Gregory: The universe IS holding up l0.OOOO00 suns. Can you conceive of that?" Altman: After a fashion. I'm supporting three laws my self"
 Sa DouaI P No0oe
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

The fathers were strong for the pursuit O. happiness but they got results without speeding up 10 seventy.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Copyright, 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03

Thirty eight Mexicans who openly favored the minority candidate for the presidency are survived by their widows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
LOCAL PROGRAMS


wRC-WashInEton
P NJ.
j 12:10--Lotus Orchestra.
Educational Farm and Home Hour.
2.O0-Government Club Meeting.
+:OO-United States Marine Band.
Capt. Taylor Branson. leader.
5:OO-Paclfic Vsgabonds.
5:3O-The Lady Next Door,
5:55--Summary of programs.
e:OO-MormGn Tabernacle Choir.
6:SO-Whyte's Orchestra.
7:I5-Moment Musicale.
7:3t-Piano Twins.
ington," by william Hard.
s:OO-The Voice Of Firestone.
S:30-A. e. P. Gypsies.
9:SO--General Motors Family Party.
1n:3O--Salon Singers.
11:OO-Westher forecast.
11:OI-Aster Orchestra,
ashingtOn-63O-476
1s:so-Popular Piano syucopator.
12:45-YuenE's orchestra.
1:OO-Address by Matthew Anderson,
Representative of the City Of
Liverpool. England, to the
Washington Board Of Trade:
1:SO-Harold Stern and Ambassador
Orchestra.
g:0O-Patterns in Prints
30O-Columbia Ensemble.
5:3O-For Your Information.
4:0O-Ann Leaf at the organ.
4:3N-Syncopsted Silhouettes
S:0O-Curtain Calls.
5:3O-Closing market prices and
Browsing Among Books with
Mary Weston Seaman.
6;0n--Correct time.
s:On-News flashes
6:t5-Dot Myers Wildman, popular
s:so-current Events-H, v. KaItsn-
7:No-Frank W. s. Evans. tenor.
7:lS-"Listening- on Jimmy and
Jane"
7:3n-Rrunswick Rrevities.
S:OO-Henry George.
S:2O-CeCo Couriers.
9:OO-PhysicaI Cul ture Magazine
Hour.
a:SO-"An Evening in Paris"
10:00--Burns Panatela Country Clue.
1n:2O-Voice of Columbia.
11:S0--Paul Spechts Orchestra,
Observation-Disclosures
T. NJ.
4:oO-warner Kennedy. popular
pianist
l:3o-Excerpts on "Etiquetts" by
Margaret Ranahan.
44S-Studlo program.
S:on-Tea Time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
DISTRICT CASH
FAR EXCEEDS
EXPENSE
Continued From Pos. ~

Continued From Page 10
wers occupied as against 59,15C
the previous year."
Both police and traffic court
cases prosecuted by the Corpora
ton Counsel's Office showed sub
stantial increases over figures for
the preceding year; in the former
34,199 as against 29,286, and in
the latter, 4S,405 as against AL.
986. The office also prosecuted
1859 cases in the District Su.
preme Court, "a in the District
Court of Appeals and in the
United States Supreme Court, and
instituted 499 lunacy proceedings.
There was no recommendation
submitted for an increase of court
facilities.
The condition of the Police and
Fire Departments was praised in
the report. Police made 120,177
arrests, an increase over the previ-
Gus year of 1884. There were
SPIT Volstead law arrests, a de
crease from 1928 which showed
6,142.
SO Traffic Deaths
There we're SO traffic fatalities,
q total which compares favorably
with statistics of other large
cities, the Commissioners pointed
out.
In the Police Department 337
members faced the trial board on
various charges, and "a we're dis
missed from the force. The
number Of trial board charges was
nearly q third of the entire num-
Der Of policemen on regular duty.
Some who came before the board
however, were repeaters.
A paragraph on the inspection
Of steam boilers, of interest be-
cause of the recent disastrous ex-
plosion at McCrory's Five-and-
TenCent Store, states that the
boiler inspector examined 916
steam boilers, including 70 belong
ing to the District. Eight were
condemned as dangerous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
MONEY TO LOAN g.,

LOANs-To saIaried people. autos. fix
lures. furniture. etc: reas. rates. quick
action. confidential Harry Mailman & 60,
524 10th st. n. W. I'd floor. Nat. 5000.