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New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
FORMING CONNECTICUT INTO SIX DISTRICTS

Upon the shoulders of the Con- necticut legislature of 1891 will fall the task of redistrictins the congress slonal districts of the state in con- formity with the new census and re- apportionment. There arc two ways te 70 about it: Form the state into six districts, or have the i've districts and . congressman at large. The former system is preferable. al- though the other method is easier of accomplishment if the Legislature happens to be too lazy to work at forming six new districts.
 It is believed the new census will show the state has . population of approximately 100000. Each Of six new congressional districts would have . population of approximate ly 27S.ooo.
 The estimated population of Tol- land. Windham. New London and Middlesex counties-forming tho eastern end of the state-is around 27o.0oo. which would form one dis trict. The five other districts would have to be carved out Of the four other counties. These four coun- ties contain five-axths of the states population.
 The conclusion is self-evident that Hartford county, with l2o.oo0 peo- pie, will have to be carved into more than one district The same ia true of Fairfield and New Haven counties. Indeed, the carving up Of county lines will need to be more radical than was the case in 1911.
 The likelihood is that the new congressional alignment will look like worms twisting and turning Among the possibilities is that New Britain will not be in the same dis. trict with the city of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
GIVING ONES OPINION OF WITNESSES AT COURT

It appears that David L. Nair. at- torney at law. and J. G. Woods. prosecutor, had q little tilt in police court the other day regarding what should be said about the veracity of witnesses. The prosecutor. not crediting what a trio had stated while testifying. openly declared his disbelief: which naturally angered the attorney who had been em- ployed to defend them.
 MT. Nair claimed MT. Woods had no business in impugning the veracity of witnesses in that man. ner. while MT. Woods saw nothing wrong in venting his opinion in such unmeasured accents.
 Lawyers and prosecutors are in court to win cases, If they can. One of the simple methods of long stand ing is to attempt to paint their own witnesses as angels of virtue and to paint the opposing witnesses as be- ing motivated by the spirit of hell. This is done directly or indirectly. Proecutors before this have been known to denounce the opposing witnesses. and lawyers opposing the prosecutor have been known to browbeat his most cherished con- tributors to the court record. Some times the entire business becomes funny. providing a good show for the onlookers and painful spectacle for the judge.
 The business would be greatly simplified if all the witnesses always told the truth. Regardless of the solemn oath taken. the testimony frequently disagrees in alarming pro- portion. Perhaps it may be going too far 10 claim that somebody is com hitting perjury at such times, but they at least have peculiar memories, while their opinions about what hap pened are positively amazing.
 The judge invariably gives his own opinion as to who has been relia ble and truthful: he does this when he gives his decision.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
CERTAINLY THE GIRLS CAN GET MARRIED

We have been aware of it right along, but since Dean Frederick s. Jones of Yale, chairman of the state board of education, has told the graduating class and others at the state normal school that the girls can get married if they prefer to do 90, it must be unanimous. The girls. we are sure. never regarded their normal school education as standing in the way of matrimony If tho right man" happened along at the propitious moment.
 That many more of them do not get married before taking fling at following the profession which the state has expended considerable money to provide must be due to the fact that by the time the girls are graduated they have | superla. lively high conception of what the mate should be like. After the thrill of teaching has been experienced the thrills provided by Dame Cupid are at least welcome, provided the party of the other part meets certain high. flung requirements
 There has been complaint for some years that the number of new teaching jobs do not conform with the number of new teachers turned out annually Hence the agitation here and yon to prevent married teachers from continuing in the school rooms. One of the objects of this rule must be to provide teach. ing jobs for the newer teachers. thus making the supply conform in greater measure to the demand. Then, in addition. if some of the new teachers also commit matri. mony. the job scale will be about even and everybody satisfied. Per. haps Dean Jones had a little of this in back of his head when he made his speech.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
CITY FAIRGROUNDS A SOURCE OF PRIDE

4 generation ago the universal playgrounds for children were the city streets or nearby lots. They were safe. Vehicles were drawn by horses, and the animals had a strong in- clination to bump into anyone. even child. It was easy, too. for chill dren to keep out of the way of the doddering steeds.
 How this has changed is a matter of common knowledge and much concern. Scarcely a street in the city is safe for children any more. Even such suburban streets which are not much used for traffic become danger ous when an automobile hoves in sight Speed has created this danger.
 The city has attempted to com pensate the young for these condi- tions by providing numerous play grounds. This year there will be a staff of 19 directors engaged in sup ervising the good times of tn. .pung at the oasis of youthful joy. The playgrounds are well-equipped with apparatus such as children appre- ciate; and it is | quite general be- lief that youngsters can have . bet ter time at such places than was ever had by the grown generation in the streets and on the back lots.
 Much as supervised play suggests restraint, there can be no denying that children require reasonable re. straint even when at play. More im- portant still is the need for safety. The average mother would be dis inclined to permit her child to at- tend ! playground that is not super- vised. and for self-evident reasonA The playground directors are engag- ed in character building as we'll as being engaged in seeing that the more aggressive youngsters do not start a war at the playground.
 The city is justified in feeling ! pride in its playground development. There can be little doubt that this development will embrace an expan. sion each year.
 During the school term tots find their way to school with the assist. ance of such school traffic police- men who guard the bad corners. In the summer they will, in increasing numbers. wend their way to the playgrounds. That is where they are safe and are well looked after.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
Observation. On Me Weather

Washington, June 24.-Forecast for Southern New England: occa- sional showers tonight or Tuesday; not much change in temperature; gentle winds. mostly southerly.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Occasional showers tonight or Tues day; slightly cooler in north por- tion; gentle southerly winds.
 Conditions: Pressure is relative ly low over the Appalachian high lands and in the central Mississippi valley districts. It is high over the Maritime provinces and the north ern plains states. Showers and thunder storms occurred during the past 24 hours over . narrow belt extending from the east Gulf states northeastward to the St. Lawrence valley.
 Temperatures are moderate east Of the plains states with high hu- midity readings in tho north Atlan- tic states.
 At New Haven this morning the reading of humidity was se per cent, which is Fl per cent above normal.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather. probably occa- sional showers. moderate tempera- ture and atmosphere close and sticky.
 Temperatures yesterday: D High Low rta AtlaHld 64 ~ Atlantic City ......... 50 70 Boston S6 70
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

New Britain's garbage disposal methods are being watched by sur rounding towns, and one cannot Aams them. It is becoming increas- tnely evident that the city must dis nose of its refuse within its own environA And it is equally evident that the present system cannot last for many more years. The much talked of incinerator is sure to come within . reasonable period. We talk much about our municipal import ance as the states fifth city: but with 70 much importance comes in- creased responsibilities to act like . municipal gentleman.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
ENDING THE RELIGIOUS DEADLOCK IN MEXICO

The name of Dwight W. Morrow. American ambassador to Mexico. is mentioned in connection with the ending of the religious deadlock In Mexico. It was the ambassador. % the story runs, who stepped in" when the negotiations between President Portes Gil and Archbishop Leopold Ruiz y Flores threatened to break down. The ambassadors coun- sells and the influence of the Ameri- can government personified in his presence and interest, are credited with providing the concessions that ended the controversy and the sign ing of a peace pact.
 The role which has been played in Mexico by the present American am ba ssador is a credit to his country and of historic importance to Mexico and the world. Shortly after his &C., ceptance of the post in Mexico City he became financial adviser to the Mexican government. lending his able financial mind to the task of bringing order out of the prevailing monetary chaos. This at the time was Mexico's greatest need.
 His task. however. was incomplete so long as the religious war lasted between the government and the Catholic church. Without taking sides he was able to lend encourage ment to a reasonable determination of the difficulties. A get-tosether vas inevitable. and now that it has been accomplished-to be added to the earlier accomplishment relative to the country's finance'an era of in- creasing Mexican prosperity is uni versally anticipated.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
25 Fears Ago To-day

Over 1000 visitors arrived in town today to attend the grand saenges- fest Of the Connecticut Sangerbund.
 l.. Graessler was elected president Of the Admiral Schley lodge. c. A. H. g, at meeting held last eve ming.
 Attempts made by Judge Walsh at the school board meeting Saturday to have the teachers salaries raised were defeated
 Fred Dobson and Matthew Egan have gone 10 Bantam lake for 1h days Of camping.
 A game Of baseball is being ar ranged for the afternoon of July 1 between the teams of the second di- vision. A. o. H. and the Knights of the Golden Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

John W. Allen and son have bssn awarded the contract for the ersc. ton of the handstand for the Fourth of July concert 1t Walnut Hill park.
 The White Oak theatershas an nc. ceptable change of bill this week in the appearance of tho Manhattan vaudeville.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
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 A Glasgow man whose business and private reputation would not have stood too much scrutiny ulti- mately found himself in the dock on a very serious charge. But his lawyers-and your Glasgow lawyer is one of the cleverest fellows 'in the world at his own same-played their parts 50 skilfully that the judge dismissed the case, telling the accused that he left the dock without a stain on his character"
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
FEDERAL ROAD AID GIEEElIIY ACCEPTED

Road construction in Connecticut picks up momentum every year. One hundred and twenty miles of new hard surface roads will be construct ed this year. which is slightly in ex- cess of last year. The bill will be s.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
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ADOPTION PLEA SET

Ansonia, June 24 UP)-Hearing is scheduled in probate court here tomorrow on the application of Miss Mary T. Chatneld. s3 year old Sey- mour recluse. for permission to adopt Mrs. Helen S. Chapman of West Haven. 34 year old divorcee. Mrs. Chatfeld said she had wanted to adopt Mrs. Chapman when the latter was a small girl.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

One additional sign of the times ls that there are fewer long distance bus lines being established. Probably because there already are more such lines than there are passengers.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

School Committee Chairman Pat rick F. King the other day told hlsh school graduates that they should work, watch and pray" The pray CTS, we assume are for the fraterni- ties.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
MISS STASkY TO WE'D

Hiss Helen Stasky, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Adam Stasky of 4o1 Church street and Joseph Grudzinski will be married at 9 o'clock Wednes- day morning at St. Andrews church.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

There is very little difference between the sane and the insans." Just little disagreement as to the Identity Of which.
 Therears just two explanations of crims-desperation, and the req sonable hope of getting away with it.
 An explorer has found an Asiatic tribe that thinks Hoover and Ford are gods. In other particulars, how ever, the tribe Is unlike Americana.
 If he says the city has so much more intellectual life than the country. he means he has six inti- mates much like himself who talk shop with him.
 The knowledge that America is wonderfully prosperous must heer the Dixie textile worker when he draws his 31s.s6 on Saturday.
 Mir. ksskob ou,d enable the poor man to buy stocks and thus make him rich. The banks. you remem- ber, enabled the poor man to buy land a few years ago
 Animals are much alike. The great cats in Africa that show their teeth while being photograp phed rsu- ally are females.
 a quarter for five cents worth Of corn meal if the label calls 1t health food.
 Economists who would enable the poor man to share in the country's prosperity seem to think of every scheme except that of raising hts wages.
 With . tail, now. | sheik could reach for . cigarette without losing his grip on the steering wheel or his sweetie. The race didn't discard anything ax useful as that.
 Throughout history good women. trying to hold their men, have hated and fought evil women. Now some of them 70 husbandless because mems earnings are given to evil women wbo traded their sex for alimony.
 Doubtless the worst form of suf- fering in silence results from lying awake until the other fellow begins snoring first.
 Most of the small jobs are held by the kind of men who feel cheat ed because they get no return on the money paid for accident insur- ance.
 The potter wouldn't let chance and the neiShbors shape his clay. That system is suitable only for children.
 It is said that domestic cats 70 wild when the family leaves. They have been known to 90 wild. also, because a neighbor woman has more to spend for clothes.
 Don't blame the gossip. She must add a little with each telling be- cause the old story no longer sounds thrilling to her.
 Correct this sentence: She dis cusses my people and discuss hers" said the husband, and thus we svoid starting any rows"
 Copyright 1929, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
Great Loves!

The story is told us Of young lady who visited the office of theatrical producer for the first time. a little nervous because of stories she had heard of the wickedness of Broadway. Nothing happened, of course. but she rather
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

Manhss Audit nassas q Circslatiso The A .. c. is national srgaaisatica which fura,shee usvspspsre aAl edssr. tisers with . strictly honest shslysas sf circulation. Our circulation ststistiee ars Nased upon this audit This insures pre- teetlos asatnst fraud h nswspapsr dis tribution nsurss to both national aaS local advsrtiserA
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
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Turn oa ths Speinklarsi Lawn sprinklss play on every side. Come on, folks. have you ever tried To sec what fun-sprinklers can do At keeping spirits fresh and new: He Was Seco0dI
 Mrs. Gillis: You know you were crazy after me"
 Gillis: Then you admit you were crazy first, don't you."
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

The Hsrsld 10 on sais daily tn NsW York at Hotslings Newsstand. Times osvars; eehults's NsvsstandA Entrsses Grand Central l1nd Street
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

Question in mathematics: How many more persons travel to Middle town and return by automobile than use the rails? And why?
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

The snly profitable advsrtiang nasdtun In tho City. Ctrculstion books aud pFees rs~n alvays epsa to edverttsssA
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

Asnhes sf ths Assseaated fseee The Associated Prsss ts exclusively en- titled ts the uss for re-publicetton ss ell ssvs credited ts t or aot othsrWtse credited h this paper aad alss lecal nsws pubiishsd therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

TWO CHARACTERS IN SEARCH
 OF AN AUTHOR!
 By Aldin w. Katie Robert Mckay was an amiable man Who objected to quarrels and strife, And he lived in house with his
 corpulent spouse. A most placid and peaceable life. Now this idyllic life of Mckay and
 his wife Might perchance be continuing yet, Had . serpent not crept in their
 home as they slept In the guise of . radio set. For Robert Mckay was a radio fan And at night when his labors were
 through He would sit by his set just to see
 what he'd get And his wife loved the radio. too. And twas thus there began in the
 House of Mckay \ most bitter and acrid affray. For Mckay had q yen for KWN, While his wife wanted kDKA. So they quarreled and spat, and they smashed up the flat. Till Mckay was most wretched of
 men, For his wife used to play tunes
 from KDKA. While he longed for KWN. So . suit for divorce quickly fol-
 lowed, of course, And now each goes . separate way. And she longs once again for KWN. While he's heartsick for KDKA!
 Remedy!
 Dr. Mays: Your life hangs by single thread"
 Young: Quick. Watson, tho needle"
 -Clarissa Sullivan
 ONES OWN SORT A Society Comedy With Apologies to the Newer British Dramatists
 By Irwin Glenn Ciner {scene: The town house of Wis., count smearsley. Five p. m. on Friday.)
 Lord Moggers- vinton: looking up as q distinguished visitor en- ters): "Hallo, horses neck, how are you?"
 Duke of Clydesley: Fine. old sewer. how's everything?"
 Lady Bottsupp Uniting the Duke on the nose): Why. blast your old opium face. where'd you come from?"
 Duke (pushing Lord Moggers. Vinton off the sofa): "Oh! I'm just up from one of old Rips ghastly week -ends."
 Lady Bottsupp: Not really! Is that old bundle of tripe still giving his lousy parties?" Duke: Any one heard the latest about Ronny and his cocaine girl ?'' Lady Pat: No. let's hear it, old boy"
 Duke: Well. Ronny was having fruity time of 1t the other night with her Ladyship and right in the middle of it who should walk in but that damnable old reptile. his father" Lord Moggers-V -Vinton: "No!" Lady Pat: "Putrid. I call it." Lady Vi: Well. what did Ronny do?"
 Duke: "Bashed the old sniper right in the eye"
 Lady Vi: Serve the old pest jolly we'll right"
 Duke: But wait a bit. Ha! Ha' The best is yet to come. When hi' father got up from the floor Kon' ny's cocaine girl was standing right there. large as life. with the pellets in her hand. saying: Has the old boy got the needle?' Ha, Ha. Ha" Lord Mogsers- -vinton: Gin [ state of collapse): "Oh. I say. Ha Ha. Hal"
 Lady Pat: How perfectly lotto" Duke: (as butler enters witf tray): "Ah, Here comes Meadows Now for a stomach tickler."
 (Curtain)
 Why Not?
 Jack: What did Dad say wher you told him the aviator wanted tt marry you?"
 Muriel: He almost went up 1T the air"
 Howard Lentner
 Great Loves!
 The story is told us Of younl lady who visited the office of theatrical producer for the frs time. a little nervous because 0 stories she had heard of tn wickedness of Broadway. Nothin happened, of course. but she rathe
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

one of his cronies came up to him and remarked: Man, Jammie. did you hear what his Lordship said about your character Wasn't it domned good job you were arrested, you lucky dog"
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
Facts aadFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Tariff: A license to pick one an- others pockets.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

It isn't contempt for law, but contempt for the ineffectualnsss oi the laws servants.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

ONES OWN SORT A Society Comedy With Apologies to the Newer British Dramatists
 By Irwin Glenn Ciner
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

There is very little difference between the sane and the insans." Just . little disagreement as to the Identity Of which.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

Jack: What did Dad say when you told him the aviator wanted to marry you?" Muriel: He almost went up in the air"
 Howard Lentner
New Britain herald., 1929-05-31

mean" he asked at last. "by saying there is hardly room?"
 Just that" replied Dipper. You see, have to sort of get going on the water before I can get up speed enough to get into the air"
 Cant you jump right up into the air from the water? demanded Pet CT. "Mr. Black Duck can. I've seen him jump from the water and I've seen him jump from tho land"
 I'm not a Duck" Dipper remind ed Peter. T couldn't get up in the air from the land at all"
 What! cried Peter in astonish- ment.
 Its a fact" declared Dipper. That is one reason I do not 70 on land. On land I am nearly helpless. I couldn't get into the air to save my life. Any one could catch me there."
 Pooh" said Peter. T wouldn't want wings like those. don't see that they are very much use to you. excepting when you are traveling."
 Don't you?" inquired Dipper pleasantly. Just watch me now" Dipper dived. and from his posi- tion on the bank looking down into the water. Peter could see him un- der water. He saw something that astonished him. Dipper seemed to be flying through the water. He Wal using those wings under water al if he were swimming with them. In moment he bobbed up on tho other side of the Smiling Pool and then swam back to where Peter was
 Do you swim with your wings 2 demanded Peter.
 Dipper chuckled. T use then sometimes when I am in a hurry, said he. They help a lot when want 10 catch fish. Now do yo, think they are such poor wings?'
 Moo said Peter slowly. T gues they are just what you need"
 T don't guess, I know" replie. Dipper.
 Copyright 1929. by T. W. Burgess
 The next story: The Grebes leay, the Smiling Pool.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-31
Herald;. Daily Pattern Service
"SNART SPORTS DRESS"
 Pattern 1176
New Britain Herald 15c Practical
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 New Britain Herald 15c Practical
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 Sleeveless frocks rule the fashion world this season. and rightly so when one considers the coolness. comfort and chic of Design 117S. Inverted pleats give ample fullness and swing to the skirt. Coiorful srosrrain ribbon trims the frock in smart manner.
 White and pastel shades are very rood for sports wear, the white may be trimmed with a vivid color, and the paler shades with a contrasting darker color. Linen. pique and ging- ham are popular materials for such frocks.
 May be obtained. only in slxes 1s, 1s, 20. 34, 3S, 3S 40 4z and ~. Size 3s requires 2-7-s yards 70 inch material and 3-S yards trim- ming.
 This model is easy to make. No dressmaking experience ia nece1sary. Each pattern comes to you with simple and exact instructions includ- ing ysrdage for every size. A per- feet fit is guaranteed. Patterns will be delivered upon re- ceipt of FIFTEEN CENTS U5c) in coins carefully wrapped or stampa Be sure to write plainly your NAME ADDR ESe, STYLE NUMBER and SIZE wanted.
 Our NEW SPRING and SUMMER FASHION BOOK will be sent upon receipt of TEN CENTS in coin. Ad dress all mail and orders to New Britain Herald Pattern Department 2l3 w. 17th street. New York City