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New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
The Hyphen and the Law.
(South Norwalk Sentinel.


 While the much reprobated hyphen is fast disappearing of it's own &C., cord under the compulsion of a new, broader patriotism, it's interesting to note that it is also declared to have no standing in law.
 A ruling to that effect has just been made by Justice Witaker of New York. The case concerned a moving picture play which, it was contended, would be offensive to German Americans. The judge, while deplor- ing any such tendency in the produc- tion, declared that he could take no cognizance of the matter, because the American law recognizes no national distinctions based on the origin of of citizens.
 "The court" he said, cannot give Judicial sanction to the grouping of American citizens in different classes, and shape or color its decision there with. America includes all classes of naturalized citizens, irrespective of their place of birth What has lately come to be known as hyphenated citi- izenship has no standing, and cannot be recognized by the court or any branch of the government The plain tiff should not, therefore, be inter- fered with because of the super-sen- sitiveness of alien residents"
 1t goes without saying that no race ought to be misrepresented in any American play. In way, the decision seems unjust without possibility of re- init a wrong without possibility of reparation. And yet it ought to hasten the day when there will be no groups of citizens disposed to public action or protest from motives based on for eign sympathy or prejudice, no mat ter what the occasion may be.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Vanderlip and S3ryan. (Springfield Republican, )

As a diplomatist Banker Wander lip might achieve very high rank. In
 his National City bank circular for June he presents a gorgeous bouquet to Secretary Bryan and graciously compliments Secretary McAdoo, who
 Is popularly credited with being the bankers unrelenting enemy. May not the recent pan-Amerrcan financial conference prove to have been the
 occasion of an informal treaty of
 peace between the present admins
 tration and the largest and most
 powerful national bank in the United states? How can Secretary McAdoo
 resist the blandishment of the state
 ment by MT. Vanderlip that he is "en-
 titled to undrudging credit for the idea of holding the conference at this time" As for Secretary Bryan, in a time when he is bounded more
 vexatiously than usual by the dogs of the press, there should be sweet balm for his sores and wounds in the bank
 CTS high praise of his idea for the
 exchange of credit between the United States government and Latin-Ameri- can governments. In saying that this proposal of MT. Bryan is mot only a
 daring but a brilliant conception" ]" and as we'll as the embodiment of "the most 'astute and enlightened
 statemenship,' the National City
 bank circular makes Wall street gasp and it's organs in the metropolitan press fall out of bed The most amusing aspect of the affair is that
 Banker Vanderlip is perfectly serious and sincere. One paper over in New ark, N. J., has tried to explain the sudden Vanderlippian enthusiasm for Bryan finance by limiting that the new South. Am erican branches off the Ma tional City bank would profit enor- mously in the purchase and sale of tine government securities issued in accordance with MT. Bryan's credit exchange scheme; but why ascribe mean or selfish motives?
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
-AA..--fs< <-rssr~wwwTx xEH~ Propaganda Ignores Facts.
(Stamford Advocate.

The propagandists have all sorts of eloquent arguments, but a certain pe- culiar color runs through them all-- absolute indifference to accuracy of statement. Here is one self-satisfied reasoner writing in the Sun that The man who wrecked Rheims cathedral sat in the tower working the clock for the benefit of French artillerists," It looks at first sight like good strong point, fully as good as that conclusive dictum of the fate of the Lusitania victims. "It was their own fault, why didn't they etc. To be sure there is no clock. in the Rheims tower, and therefore the clear cut way the sub- feet is disposed of is in reality an abominable lie. But should a little consideration like that be allowed to break the force of so conclusive a verdict?
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ex- changes that come to Herald 0GiCO.
(New York Sum-

To French writer who has been making a somewhat Boswellian close range study of General Joffre we are indebted for the stout old warriors s views on the efficiency of mental strain and anxiety as a rapid hair bleacher, a subject which of late has received some attention here at home.
 It was while General Joffre and his military family were breakfasting recently that the topic came up. One case after another was cited of officers whose hair and mustaches in the few short months of the war's duration had turned from a fine jet black to dead white. It was not until after unanimous verdict of mental excita- ton as the direct cause of the change that General Joffre took part in the discussion. He said in his grave, quiet way:
 "Ah. mental strain no doubt; but there is also to be considered that in times of war officers are possibly less 'abundantly supplied with certain toilet accessories than in times of peace"
 Undoubtedly a sagacious observa- ton. It not only gives a new direc- ton to the hair bleaching controversy, but it also throws an interesting side light on the distinguished soldiers s mental makeup. The Frencn writer says the general has what our friends the English call a sense of humor.' It looks like it. Moreover other in- timate details concerning General Jofre tend to sustain the theory. A hearty hale, most wholesomely sane man, we'll around the corner of the sixties, he initiates none of the tradi- tional habits of great commanders. He does not dictate three or four tele- grams and letters at once. He takes more than three hours day sleep. He does not eat in 8 state of trance. Quite the contrary. He is good feeder and good sleeper Regular meals and seven straight hours of sleep from at night until in the morning are his routine. But in all the remaining seventeen hours of the twenty-four the entire French army knows that the old man" is awake.
 As to the final result, not the re- motest shadow of doubt for moment crosses his mind. He is as certain of victory as he is of his existence. To every man in the French army he has imparted precisely this same confidence. And as it is in the army so it is in the entire nation. General Joffre knows we are going to win, therefore we know we are going to win.'' This is the beginning and the end of the French war creed.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08


 sued by the chamber says that the exhibit is flor the purpose of show ing and exploiting the financial. com merical and industrial resources of Hartford and vicinity and the work is so far advanced that an exceeding ly interesting and representative show ing is sure to be made.
 It is gratifying to learn that the exhibit will be more than financial, commercial and industrial" for it will present Hartford's civic advantages as we'll as our financial and industrial importance. Our schools, our parks and our history, of which every citi- zen of Hartford is proud, will have their place in the hall Of exhibits. When this instructive exhibit is fully set up it will be an excellent thing for all of us to visit it and see our selves, and it will also be fine show place to which to conduct all our visitors It is a splendid idea' and the success of the idea is now as- sured.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Playing Into Japan's Hands.


 Score one for the democratic-La Toilette alliance for the upbuilding of the American merchant marine!
 Dispatches from Japan tell of sur prise created there by announcene ent that the Pacific Mail Steamship com pany's offices have received instruc- tions to book in advance no freight to the United States beyond one voy age. There is no mystery in this pro- ceeding and it should create no sur prise Months ago officials of the Pacific Mail announced that all steam ings after November 2, 1915, had been cancelled and that no contracts would be made after July 31. The reason is that the so-called 'seaman's" law, enacted by a democratic con- gross as the result of political deal between democratic leaders and Sem ator La Toilette, places upon ship ping burdens which American own CTS cannot meet.
 It is this precious piece of legisla- ton that has driven out of business the Pacific Mail Steamship company, the only company flying the American flag in the trans-pacif1c trade. En- acted ostensibly in the interests of American seamen, it benefits only the seamen of Japan-for the enforced withdrawal of the Pacific Mail com transportation between Asiatic and American ports to the heavily sub- sidized merchant marine of Japan.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

are expected to tell the truth, more over. No guessing, no padding ot the value. For if the value exceeds $fo0, you must pay q special fee to the railroad for its assumption or ex- tra responsibility.
 All this you have known for nearly a week, perhaps, but you won't fully realize it until you come to the actual point of shipping trunk. Then, when you have rushed to the train with only two minutes to spare in which to check your trunk, you will suddenly face the awful problem-for instance, how much are those paja- mas worth? How much ought I to value that dress suit? What is there in the trunk anyway? Then, when you have totaled the whole in your head, and found it amounts to about S139, you will have to go over it all again By that time, probably, the train has gone.
 So when you pack, make your esti- mate at your leisure. And if you are in a hurry. travel in a suit case" and take it on the train with you. The railroads didn't inspire the pass age of this law, but the only gain they can win under it Is that the peo- pie will come earlier to the trains, and the checking of suit eases and va lises will be greatly reduced. Inci- dentally. the express companies will win in the shipment of very valuable baggage. Its an i'll wind that blows nobody good"
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Motoring for the Masses. Bridgeport Standard.)

The former aristocracy of the auto mobile is on the wane. The most ex- elusive car in the garage of the wealthy cannot, escape the conse- quences of the jitney's assumption of the privileges lately enjoyed by the favored classes among these modern vehicles.
 The jitney has not invaded the east in sufficient numbers yet to bring to bear the full force of it's democratic overthrow of the private cars com placent faith in its own social altitude. But one can foresee what may come by the state of affairs in the west There the plebeian jitney is so like it's exclusive neighbor in the city street that drivers of private cars are continually obliged to explain that their machines are not obtained for the public's nickel. Many cars have been so frequently held up by would be passengers that they have been obliged to sacrifice their dignity by adopting the inglorious motto, Not a Jitney," placed conspicuously on the windshield.
 What will be the outcome? Must the horse and carriage come back to distinguish the high-browed traveller on the highway? Or is the order of things to be reversed, the trolley be- coming the vehicle of the well-to- -do while the poor man speeds merrily past on rubber tires? Or is the pass ing of the aristocracy of the automo- bile to promote the interests of the builders of aerial craft?.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Manuel Vasquez Tagle.
(New York Times. ) )

The sudden introduction of Mir. Manuel Vasquez Tagle as possible pacificator of Mexico lends piquancy to depressing situation. MT. Tagle is suggested by one of Villas repre- sentatives in this country. It seems that he held a portfolio in MT. Ma dero's Cabinet and at critical mo- ment refused to shake hands with General Huerta. We could honestly commend him for that evidence of good taste, but would Carranza ac- cept him? Carranza's plan is to ac- cept nobody, to heed no advice, to snap his fingers at all foreign inter ference, and to continue his cheerful and. comparatively safe existence in the Vera Cruz lighthouse while he claims to govern all Mexico.
 It is likely that MT. Tagle's chance of becoming provisional ruler of Mex ico is as good as MT. Iturbide's. No man who has yet been mentioned has the inherent power to restore order or the backing that might serve as a substitute for active force. There are Mexicans of extra ordinary ability and statesmanlike gifts, but thorough re- awakening of the people to deter mined resistance of terrorism Is what is needed.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Boy Scouts Well Manned. (Waterbury American.)

New Haven is to have permanent headquarters for it's Boy Scout work. campaign to raise s5,000 is in pro- sress there. Hartford already has such headquarters, with a paid official in charge. The scout activities in Wa terbury are supervised by several alert young men who give a generous share of time to the work and neither ask nor expect any pay. What they have done for the benefit of the boys they have done not only enthusiastic ally but efficiently. It has been a labor of love with them, but the healthy condition of the organization locally shows that their work has been we'll done,
 With the Boy Scout movement in- creasing in Npopularity and strength, and with new troop being added to the list every month or so, the work in Waterbury may soon cemand more attention than can be given by kindly disposed volunteers. Sooner or later someone who can devote his entire time to looking after the details of scout organization and management must be secured, but even when this step has to be taken there should be no thought of allowing the present heads of the local Boy Scout body to retire. Commissioner White, Deputy Commissioner Northrup, and the others, should be retained in active service if possible. True, they are only volunteers, but it is doubtful if any of the regulars among the di- rectors of Boy Scout affairs could give them many pointers.
 The Boy Scouts of America move
 
 happened for the growing boy and Waterbury is fortunate 10 have such a large and fiourishing branch of the organization.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Newspaper Criticism in Pohtics.

(Haft1Ofu SouIdHL.J
 The decision of Judge Wolfe that it was not worth the while even to carry through the trial of Editor Pape of the "Waterbury Republican" as reported yesterday morning, will strengthen the newspapers of the state in meeting their responsibilities to the public. There are limits, and should be, on the language that news papers may use in political cam paigns. We questioned if the Water bury Republican" had not come might near to crossing the line when it referred to MT. Peasley as "Pusley," but that seems to have been reckoned a trivial, perhaps humorous, detail and for the rest, the paper carried on an open opposition to the gentle man, which, however disagreeable to him, was in the line of newspaper political work. The court now once again gives it's sanction to that kind of campaigning and criticism.
 Sometimes the editor, who is often a human being. enjoys such criticism, and sometimes he makes it, imperson- ally to be sure in both cases as a duty and far from an agreeable one. On the whole, we believe the public prefer a newspaper which has posi- tive views to one that seeks always the middle course and avoids com mitting itself. The Waterbury Re- publican has never been considered evasive. It is outspoken and opin- ionated and we imagine this decision will not discourage it's continuance along that line. We certainly hope not.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
Showing Up Hartford.
(Hartford Courant.)

Most of us know something about Hartford's industries and social enter prises, but few of us really know much about any of these things that are not brought directly to our atten- tion by our daily business and social associations, We ought to know more about ourselves, and we ought to be able to show visitors in a convenient manner how we occupy ourselves, what we are doing for our own pleas ure and enlightenment and what our relation is to the rest of the world. This, we believe, is the most important purpose the Hartford Chamber of Commerce had in mind when it un- dertook to assemble in tis large hall in the Hartford Life building an ex- hibit of the industrial and civic &C., tivities of Hartford. The circular is-
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
,R. MANGINI SENTENCED.

' Ae interest of many local people today centered, on the criminal
 t, sitting in Hartford, as Dr.
 hrii c. Mangini was tried for per-
 hing an Illegal operation on Miss
 5 shannahan before that body. Epleaded guilty and was sentenced |hirty days in jail and fined $500 b the understanding that he |ontinue his practice 1n Hartford hty.
 he Shannahan case, at the time of discovery, furnished one of the tations of the state. The fact that girl was more than passingly htiful was several miles from her he when she died and was well |wn ir,nany connecticut cities in hsed the interest. The story of death in lonely out-of-the-way |t and the mystery surrounding male admirer. who was reputed have called upon her read like g |el4 Since her death howeve, 3Iic interest had been gradual, Ing off.
 me case was easily settled in Hart 4. Dr. Mangini evidently realized
 $ his chances for acauittal were \ slim and pleaded guilty with tn' mise that he would stop practisin, dicine here and took his fine ant
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
The Contents of That Trunk.
(New Haven Register.)

(New Haven Register.)
 Naturally. you'll travel more or less this summer, and you may think it necessary to take a trunk. If you do, it will be necessary for you to do something more than pack 1t. When you present it at the station for checking the baggage master will of- fer you a blank to be filled and signed before he will accept it for transportation. And that blank, you will discover, requires that You m3st declare over your signature the value in dollars contained in the trunk or other baggage carrier which you ex- pect the railroad to carry-if it is to cross the line into another state. You
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08
The Business Situation.
fBridKeport standard.l 5

Tn almost every respect the factoru that influence business and indugtria< development are exactly what .-thel were week ago. There is the sanf he sitancy about making large com
 mitments for the future until the uf certainty as to our relations with GeIX many is removed. UnseasonabIa weather has continued to check disi tributive trade in the east, although in the west wholesalers and retatlerl are beginning to feel the benefit of more nearly normal conditions q warmth and sunshine. Crop news favorable. War orders and increaa domestic buying are giving invre mel employment in our factories. Steel mills are buster and the financial ar credit situation is thoroughly sound The result is that more business being done than was the case wes2 ego and that the trend in almost eve locality is steadily upward.
 The last few days have furnishe, one development of the utmost cons aueflce in strengthening conflden> end encouraging enterprise. Tl unanimous decision of the fedeg court in favor of the United Stat Steel Corporation in the suit that h Leen prosecuted for the last five Yea by the government iE of prime irnpo Aance as a factor in the outlook for { future 4 better showing in ( matter of failures during May than recent months is gratifying sympto of more healthful economic condition The knowledge that stocks of me eha-dise are everywhere being kept low as possible leads to the bellies | very active demand for articles general use may soon be expected.
 There is no occasion 10 regret th the brilliant hopes expressed by ma few months ago of a great indu trial boom are not being realize The situation would not be perm nently bettered by sudden spurt f1 lowed by a relapse. In the slew D, sure rate of improvement that is bel steadily shown and consistently maj tatned is to be found alrnost guara tee that the gains made can be he even in the event of unfavorable infe rational developments. Prudence mands that the country's busina should be prepared to meet unexpeq ed emergencies and 1t has to be membered that the close of the " will usher in situation by no mea free from difficulties and problez1s.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

Moose carnival on at Rentschler's Pretty clean aggregation of shows present. Visions Dee Art'' (get that DEED is one of the chief attractions. An unappreciative patron last even ing got reprimanded thus That pin head down front will please keep his mouth shut. Pinheads never could appreciate art"
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

Now it is not uncommon to note that different newspapers of the coun- try have adopted the slogan "Inde- pendent Republcon" just the same as so many publications decade or more ago after democracy became entangled adopted the title Independent Dem- ocratic." But if you reflect you must admit that 1t is great announcement for any newspaper ever sailing under the republican doctrine to make that 1t is now really independent from a republican standp dpoint-Middletow Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

The complete victory of the United States Steel Corporation in the dissol- ution suit decided yesterday at Tren- ton will be' received by the courtrs' with unmixed satisfaction. What the public wants most is some assur- ance that industry and transportation
 can be resumed at full speed and without reHressive interference. The antitrust law has fully proved it's worth as corrective measure. It is now time to emphasize the security which it gives to industrial enter prises which have. no quarrel with its regulative Rrovisions and have will nngly abandoned the mistaken mon opolistic or, near-monopolistic meth ods of the bast.-New York Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

exists in the college wholesale sys- em for discovering to the students the matter that. is to be contained in the tests. It is predicted that the in vestigation will later involve
 many more students and possi- bly a teacher or two. The Naval boards intention to get at the bottom of the matter with all possible dispatch should be warmly applauded by the public at large and it is sincerely hoped that the efforts will meet with success.
 There is probably among all classes of school-boys wish to acquire all possible information in regard to the examinations. This probably comes as much from desire to put one over" on an instructor in authority as the ambition to graduate. Teachers are regarded by the school boy legiti- mate prey to be fooled as much as possible and it is a smart thing to do to get advance dope" Few boys think of the question of honor that Is involved. Of course many are in- spired to crib with the hope of pass ing with good marks, thinking that a high mark is far better than an honor- able low one.
 The discovery of a system" at the United States school is however a much more alarming finding than the same might be at another college. The point of honor and obedience to authority at the naval school in much more important than anything else. The fact that future guardian of the welfare of the country is discovered to be a scoundrel leads to the belief that there may be more scoundrels yet undiscovered. A boy who would re- sort to underhead methods to obtain the post of importance is certainly no one to trust in that post It Is, of course, far worse if it is found that the instructors are selling of giving Information to the students. When man has debased himself once in the manner described he may do SO again. He has proved that he is un- able to stand with honorable men in B position of honor It is fitting that every man proven to have taken ad- of his superiors should im- nediately be read out of the navy.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-08

Traut & Hine have Jumped into the limelight with a big waE order. Newspapers all over the country are now recording enormous orders for plants in their district. Bridgeport has one which will keep the Amer ican and British Manufacturing com pany working twenty-four hours day until July Is, 1916.