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New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
WHAT OTHERS SAY
views on all sides of timely questions ss discussed In ex- of1c0.
The Decline of Buffalo Bill.
(NeW Haven Register

Can you think of Colonel Cody as anybody but "Buafflo Bill" and can you associate Buffalo BilT' with any other mode of transportation than the horse? We'll, you'll have to, for these are the unpleasant facts: Col onel Cody has been one of the leading agitatore for the opening of Yellow stone Park to motor vehicles. That being let down on August 1. And on that occasion triumphant procession of buzz-wagons, headed by Buffalo Bill himself in a large touring car, entered the eastern gate and made it's con- quering way westward
 Now this is not the time or place change. The stage coach has gone, and the convenient and practical way to get through the park is by motor vehicle. The opening will extend the beauties and blessings of the Yellow stone annually to thousands of people who never could afford to walk there, and who might fall victims to the highwaymen if they didn't have facil- ities with which to run away. The coming of the motor car, no doubt, was inevitable
 But Colonel Cody might have spared the feelings of his admirers the coun- try over, who have never seen him ex- cept astri de that prancing white steed on which he led his cowboys of the Wild West. He can never be the same when moved by gasoline He is the knight of the horse, in the imagina- tion of the youth of the nation. What a pity he could not have suppressed the news of his surrender along with the motorization of the park.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

mains to be seen. But, if there is any man living who can put the fear of God in the heart of thar outlaw below the Rio Grande, it is General Scott Before he comes back to American soil he will probably have left MT Villa with a lasting impression of the eniclency of an American army ofncel. . II General Scott ever undertooh 'o lead an expedition into Mexico !o"n7 Villa would have better cnahoe N form an opinion of the old war HUI Capacity for fighting as well as i''e > 'i'9 peace. It is too bad that Vlll"
 unable to read this but H. "0
 we would warn him to take hiii"'' whatever proposition Gehe'' ct
 advances. There is a reason
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

man has chance to rise to heights
 he could never know under systems n
 the old countries, unless he happened
 to be member of that class which
 lives on the increment of the lower
 classes. We" have instances of poor
 boys coming to this country in the steerage and working themselves up
 to the highest pinnacle of fame very few such cases can be named abroad.
 Birth means everything in Germ'hy' England and the continental coun- tries. The only chance member or the proletariat has is to get out Of hls na- tive land and seek the golden oppor- tunities that await him in the land of the free and the home of the brave. And there are many of these prole- tarians among us who have risen to distinction. These are the ones who know what it means to be American, who cherish the land that gave th o,n succor. and whose offspring will nev- CT see to a return of any system oth- CT than American, be it German, Eng fish, Scandinavian, or what not. There is no fear then of an invasion of any conquering race on this soil The spirit of America Is too mighty to permit of any such thing.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Character and School.
(Boston Globe.)

Character Is so independent of schooling, so dependent on self-con- trol and self-discipline, that it can confound the wisdom of the school men without so much as uttering word Once this possession is found in q fellow human. how much he knows about this or that, or what his speciality is, does not especially interest us. He goes along doing the best he knows how every day--and perhaps that is as good a definition of the wise man AS any
 <. A man is wise in proportion to his willingness to learn, and in propor- ton to his will to act on it, once it Is learned. Uncle Dudley.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
The City Man The Easiest Mark
Bridgeport Standar


 There is one of the discoveries of the statistical division of the Census Bureau at Washington that is some what surprising and not little amus- ing. It refers to the classes of peo- pie who are taken in by sharpers and swindlers, and by the wiles of the confidence men. It has been suppos- ed heretofore that the great bulk of the victims of these workers of in- iquity were the "rubes', as the coun- trymen are called, the "hayseeds'' and the dwellers in the rural districts generally, but the records show that the work of the"sharper" is m ost suc- cessful in the city and that the ur- ban dwellers are the most gullible of all the population.
 This may compel us to reverse our judgments of the past and to allow that our country cousins are not al- ways so unsophistocated as they might be-. Now and then a farmer may purchase a gold brick, but it is doubt ful if in any trade with the same man in which his special and particular products were involved. the city sharper could get the best of him. If anyone among the rude forefa- thers of the hamlet has been shrewd enough to make money, he alm lost al- ways can take care of it, and the average confidence man is not drawn to those who along the cool, se- questered vale of life'' have kept the noiseless tenor of. their way" The swindler goes for higher game and finds 1t in the city.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
On With the Dance.
(New York World. !

Its all matter of environment, and I suppose if she lived in Oyster Bay the dance would be called 4 clam schottische,' said Magistrat te Reynolds, in the Gates avenue court. Brooklyn. as he disposed of the charge against Marie Wallace. The good looking young woman had been ar. rested on charge of disordely con- duct by Patrolman Beissel, of the Classon avenue station.
 What was she doing, officer ?" asked the court.
 She was doing rose dance at Fulton and St. Felix streets" was the reply. ... 9
 Where do you live, Marie ?" asked Magistrate Reynolds
 "Carnation avenue" was the reply.
 Where is that?'' ~
 In Floral park"
 Sentence was suspended and Marie was permitted to depart for the Gar den of Long Island
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Submarines and Aircraft.
(Meriden Journal.)

The various "war' experts seem to agree that the two directions in which our American defenses most need de- velopment is in submarines and air craft. The few submarines we have behaved rather badly in the recent maneuvers at New York, while IS far as aeroplanes are concerned, there are barely a score of machines avail able for both the army and the navy.
 Congress has, however, auth orized the building of sixteen new submar- ines of the latest type, which will be a good start for a submerslble Hotlila, though it is feared the craft provid- ed Tor are of too small type. As to aircraft, our manufacturers are busy day and night, turning out war ma- chimes for the European govern ments, and have millions of dollars worth of orderns on hand.
 We are certain, therefore, to pos sess ample fa cilities for building a good type of aerop1ane. The last Con- gress made some increase in the ap- propriation for flying g-machines. The new board will no doubt have great weight With congress in the matter of further grants for this purpose. Civilian organizations are doing much in building our various national de- lenses
 The Aero club Of America is help ing to enlarge our flying equipment. It has started q popular subscription fund for the purchase of aeroplanea. a method that has proved highly successful in Franco, Germany and Italy The machines so acquired, to- gether with some already volunteer ed, will be used in the formation of aeronautic divisions for state militia organiza tions.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Henry James War Feelings.
(Torrington Register.)

The repatriation of Henry James, the American novelist wno recently became a British subject, seems to have been caused by disappointment over the American war policy. He can't understand why we should be so 1ukewarm toward England, and by consequence as it seems to him, so friendly to Germany. So he has gone over completely to that dear England who ose emotions he can and does un- derstand
 Since the news came of Mr. James desertion, his American admirers have been trying to get his viewpoint. One reader has dug up this extratL from the the authors recent writings, which is supposed to portray ,he actual motions aroused in the James bosom by the great conflict:
 "Th ere was the savor, the desdera- tum, the force and quantity that we have been talking of--a savor inn mense and extraordinary, in relation to which the muddlement that I have called subjective came directly from the fact that it is not, like the saVo.3 to which I just paid tribute, 'dished,' served, administered after the fash ion of precious things in general isn't perhaps in any degree the result of what passes in other societies for preparation, 1t grows wild, and I had doubtless partaken of it rude--with the marvellous effect of it's not dis agreeing with me"
 So there you have it!
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Dope.
(Waterbury American.) )


 If President Wilson were enough of politician to appreciate it he would find encouragement for the change in policy which he indicates, or has led people to hope for, in the changed attitude of his party oppon- ents. Ex-President Taft cordially comments him. Ex-President Roose- welt is almost lost in indignant con- tempt. But the Republican press is more or less anxious. It comments the President and supports him as far as he has gone in his dealings with Germany. But there is distrust of the proposition that the Democrats are going to take up seriously and heartily the matter of military pre- paration and that the tariff is to be amended so as to give manufacture better chance and make up for the deficiencies We find as a result of the exclusion of German products. There is also hint of financial legis- lation, or at least the interpretation of the laws that em mbarass big bus mess is getting more liberal, indicat- ing a change in the spirit of things. If President Wilson and his advisors are sensible of. the opportunity they may disarm their opponents and add to the security of their hold on office by carrying out this policy as quickly as they can do it sensibly.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
War and Weather.
(Bridgeport Post. )

Surely we have had a remarkable year for weather to date. With the therm ometer up to 92 in April and down to 54 in July, with snow re- ported in some sections in August and floods and rains without number, the weather seems as topsyturvy as the world in general.
 Right here there are quite few who attribute these weather condi- tions to the constantly tremendous cannonade which is carried on over 50 much of the surface of the earth. It would be interesting to know from the weather experts whether such q thing is possible.
 There was an old idea that cannon firing would bring on rain and that you could not have Fourth of July without thunder shower. But the meteorological students laughed at it.
 Now whether the war is making the weather so weepy, is question we cannot answer, but the records sure- ly show that weather doings this year are at war with the records in ail directions, first one going and then the other, except in the heat line.
 AS ClCuoy, uTSdEy InOuLlt Jaly III New England passed all previous doings since they began to keep ac- count. The records show that there were in this section only from four to six full clear days. Hartford had but four such days and the best tho sun could do for the whole month on an average was to present .5s per cent. of sunshine. Boston was just as bad and We know how things went in this section.
 Now comes August with queer doings right off. While large seized storms have been recorded hereto fore in August, they have not appear ed much at this time of the month. They come generally toward the close There you yon have these queer twists again. If they keep on we may get snow and ice in September and ninety temperature at Thanksgiving. What with war and weather 1915 will surely be some year to remember.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Marlowe Quits Stage.
(New Haven Union. )

Announcement by Edward H. Southern that his wife, Julia Mar lowe, never again will be seen on tue stage, is received with regret by al appreciative American theater goers. She is an artist of much talent and g. woman of splendid personality ana rare temperament. 1t is hard to real ? ize that her stage career is ended, but it is satisfying to know that 1t was a career rounded out by fame high attainment in art, much happi- ness and the formation of many fine friendships. As ,"Joe" Jefferson would have said to Miss Marlowe: May you live long and prosper"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Health Protection.
(Ansonia Sentinel.)

This is the season of the year when effective work by the board of health counts most in maintaining an effi- cient sanitary control of the city. Unceasing vigilance is the price of the heated season, when a few days neglect of fostering garbage may breed the germs of an epidemic. It is gratifying therefore to note that the health board is up and doing: that complaints of negligence and violation warned and in cases of ne cessity punished. :,
 A negligent and, slovenly garbage collector is almost as bad as none at all and it is altogether proper that any lack of efficiency on the part of the men in charge of this important detail of municipal health should be promptly checked Continued de- fiance or neglect of the warnings of the health board should be followed by swift removal and tho substitu- ton of an efficient for a careless pub lie servant.
 A good work was begun by the board early in the year in cleaning | up the city but it is not enough to | merely begin such a work. It must 1 be followed up continually, if it is to 1 be worth while. That is where the | health board can score and its pres ent insistence upon general mufl- cipal cleanliness shows that 1t under stands the fundamentals of a suc- cessful conclusion of its campaign.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
NEW RECORDS EXPECTED.

Chicago, Aug. With all of the drivers predicting that a new automo- bile race record at 100 miles will be made, Dario Resta, Earl Cooper. Bob Burman and Barney Oldfield were prepared to meet in a match race on the two mile course of the Speedway park association here this afternoon. The drir~. have been predicting at the track .or the race all week. s.
 hitch in the arrangements arose when Cooper protested against Bur- mans driving car with a piston dis
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
POLES WILL NEVER
 BETRAY SLAV FLAG.
M. Chebeko Declares in Speech to Members of Russian Council

London, Aug. z, 12:55 a. n.--A des- patch to Reuters Telegram company from Petrograd, says:
 "At meeting of the council of the empire today the fall of warssw evoked expressions of condoienco from various Russian members nn6 stirring speech by A. chebeko. Polish member.
 "The present event affects our country and allied Poles to such on extent that it requires nerves of iron to bear the suffering sent US by Pro- whence" declared M. Chcbeko.
 sympathizc With Russia.
 we Poles today feel the profound fraternal sympathy of the Russian people for unhappy Poland, but ir the midst of this misfortune we ra- collect the long series Of historic facts that have welded the Poles into people morally and distinctly n Siav type from which if is henceforth in- divisible
 Permit mo 10 declare that rhe Polish people are~ not crushed. but arc free by reason of their powerful national consciousness which shah ever find worthy place in the slav family. The Polish people will strne- gle with you to the last breath. They will never betray the Slav flag"
 Not Goodbye to Warsaw.
 These sentiments were listened to intently by the memers of the coun- ell, and the feeling of the Russian members was expressed by Count Bobrinsky president of the constitn- tional-conservative party, as follows.
 I've bow before the Divine VIII, but the greater our misfortune, Tho more intense grows our resolution to wage the war to the end. We keep at the loss of the Polish capital, hut Russia does not say goodbye to War saw--merely nu revoir"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

more do we perceive hurnor. For laughter. it must be remembered, Is q sign that an emotion has suddenly been set free. It is a touch on the trigger of a gun, the gun being self restraint.
 . No one ever tells an animal Gin the wild state) that there arc certain things that he must not do. There IS no direct prevention of an act that the animal wants to perform. Con- sequently the animal has no self re- straint.
 Man, on the other hand is sur rounded by compartments from bapFhood onward. He is always being told by some one, first by his par chts, then by the laws of society, that tnere are things that he must not do. me desire to do these things, coupled to the knowledge that he dare not do 1hem' causes tense emotion. The amman hNes as the occasion rises Man IS keyed up by the continuous conflict of occasions.
 IL IS the relief from this keying up that gives rise to laughter. The greater the tension caused by the de- lay between impulse and act the fun nler does the thing seem which re- leases 1t. Something which would seem only moderately funny if it happened in the street, becomes screamingly ludicrous in church be- cause of the tension of feeling tha. one must be solemn. When a snow ball hits a silk hat the sight makes one laugh because of the feeling that whatever else a silk hat might be in tended for, it was not as a target for snowballs. Exaggerations are often funny, because they twist our emo- ton from usual to an unexpected channel
 A story teller who laughs at his own jokes always spells his stories. It is the man with the mournful face whose quips seem the merriest. 1t is an old saying that one must laugh and grow fat" but modern science has learned that we must laugh and grow wise"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Prohibition and moonshinlng are two sides of the same shield. In Feb- ruary 7S moonshine stills were des- troyed in North Carolina, and the Savannah Morning News notes that in Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky the last six months have brought to light an unusually large number of illegal liouor factories on a small scale. This means more and buster revenue officers and further light on the ques- ton of how far prohibition prohibits. --Springfield Republican.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

Does higher education pay? A mo- tice was received today from the pup ,icitv bureau of leading university. single sentence of seventy-nlne words and one error Ill grammar made up the notice.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

placemen of more than 300 cubic inches. The Speedway Park associa- ton will attempt to adjust the situa- ton before the start of the contest which is set for o'clock
 It is claimed that all of the en- trants have shown a speed of more than 104 miles an hour in practice. and upon this it is predicted that the record of 99.05 miles an hour made here in the automobile derby will be beaten. The drivers will race for d purse of s10,o00 and will be sent away to flying start
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

Our idea of strict neutrality An Italian organ grinder with Doie milan wife and Brazllldh playing De Wacht Am khlne on a 1urdy-gurdy made in New Jersey
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
STIIID WITH US.


 AS long as the city authorities re-
 frain from calling railroad officials to 1 task for usurping rights of the people
 1t may be expected that railroad cross
 ings in the heart of the city will be
 blocked to the detriment of traffic.
 This is merely to call attention to the
 fact that this particular form of nul-
 sance, referred to many times in these
 columns, still exists, anl will contin-.
 ue to exist until some mighty man
 rises up in his full vigor and puts an
 end to it. ..
 Agitation at times has had some
 temporary effect upon the railroad
 company and for brief period at
 important crossings like Main And
 Elm streets an improvement has been
 noted. Of course this nuisance can
 never be entirely averted until grade
 crossings are abolished and as that is matter involving the expenditure of great sum it will probably be many years before it is accomplished. Certainly the New Haven road in it's present financial condition would be unwilling to undertake the project l
 There is one crossing in the city which the company persists in cos- stantly blocking where much of the trouble might be averted if the au- thorities would pursue a vigorous policy. This is at Whiting street, which owing to the layout of the freight yard to the south becomes practically q part of the company's switching surface. The main switch is north of the crossing and the yards. where switching Is constant, lie to the south. As a result not car can be shunted in or out of the yards without passing over the crossing. This condition causes a constant blockade every hour of the working day and results in a continual holdup of street traffic.
 At first sight it might appear that the problem is unsolvable but a close inspection of the yards reveals the fact that the company possesses a southern entrance. Just south of the Ellis street bridge, cut-in from the main tracks exists and every yard siding above the bridge joins with the switch track which cuts in below the bridge Occasionally the yard crews use this southern en- trance but only when it suits ..the1r convenience.
 The whole blockade, which has ex- isted ever since the company opened the Whiting street yards, appears to be a matter of convenience for the company or its employees. The en- trance north of Whiting street gives them the advantage of gravity in sliding cars into the yard and they use it. By shunting from below Ellis street the blockade would be averted as the tracks pass beneath the bridge, but the cars would have to be pushed up grade. As long as the company finds it easier to operate cars down hill it may be expected to continue the practice and the public will be in- convenienced. The public should look out for its own rights and not let the railroad company ieopardize them.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07
Man and His Laugh.
(New York American )

tNew IOrk Anc"lCan.)
 Laughter is sign of high develop ment The nearer one is to the anil mai the less one laughs. The moro highly developed we become the
New Britain herald., 1915-08-07

Carranza's willingness now to let food reach starving Mexicans suggests that it may be because he needs some of it himself.--Pittsburg Dis- patch.