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New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
THE OTHER SIDE.

News comes from New Jersey that the state has had to revoke twice ns many licenses to drive automobiles because of the intoxicated condition of the driver since prohibition went into effect, than before that time.
 This fact would seem to indicate that prohibition has done harm in regard to this trouble. Anti-prohibi- ton people will make capital out of the report.
 Prohibitionists. on the other hand. will insist that time enough has not elapsed for proper trial of the law; that drivers of automobiles in most cases are wealthy people. who have laid up a stock of liquor which they are using wildly in their delirium of joy that they are not among the thirsty. They will undoubtedly say that the eighteenth amendment was
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
"JEsT RUMINATTN,.~
(Robcrt Russell.)

T got a sneakin' notion" growls my pipe O smoky dreams, that ruminatin' don't bring good so much as what it seems. Undoubtedly it's wise to dream a bit an visions fine: the dreamin' wouldn't hurt you if your life should be like mine. For I am jest a pipe. that's all; you folks who reads , are men: accomplishment is what you seek, with dreams just now an then. Incompe- tent are dreamers if their dreams don't turn to deeds, an com potency jest right now is what the country needs So every time you has a dream jest make it breed some act an turn each decent thought you have straight into concrete fact. Let ruminatin' be the sauce for that thar dish you eat: to be doin'- '-dreamer seems to me to be some feat. A chap may know what's right an strong an dream to be like that: jest let him make his dream come true in what he's workin' at. Hen be a hull lot happier. an so will be his friends" An that. today's, the message that my good or pipe pal sends.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
25 YEARS AGO
tFrom The Herald of That Date,

The monthly bulletin for the state board of health showing the number of deaths for the month of July was 55. of which 26 were under five years.
 The electric cars are now running on West Main street, the line being completed as far as Burritt street.
 There was a very small attendance at the picnic held at Rentschler's Park last evening.
 For Rent-Tenement of five rooms. corner Woodland and East streets S9.00 a month.
 officer Samuel Bamforth was on guard duty last night at the militia camp at Mantle.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. F. Beers have gone to Cottage City for their sum- mer vacation.
 Dr. BunnelI left for New York this morning for an extended visit.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

able to own automobiles, but rather 10 prevent the less wealthy and the comparatively poor from spending their earnings on liquor when there were shoes and food and clothes needed at home for wife and children. They will say that enforcement of the law against intoxicated drivers of cars is being more rigidly enforced.
 It is quite probable. if the situa- ton in New Jersey is noted, the Pro- hibitionists will say that owing to the well-known laxity there and the belief of Governor Edwards, New Jersey is not a representative state from which results should be taken.
 And Prohibitionists will point to the empty tails. where "drunks" were accustomed to lodge overnight Tt least, and at the abandoned work house and, replying to the argument say well. what of it?"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
FACTS AND FANCIES

Joachim of Hohenzollern. youngest son of the ex-kaiser, who throughout his short life exhibited traits not common to his family. has maintained the difference by committing suicide His most striking variance from type was his being wounded during the war. No other male Hohenzollern was so careless.-Philadelph Bull letin.
 One defines the third party as one made up of presidential candidates entirely surrounded by erroneous ideas.-Knoxville Journal and Fri bune.
 Even if Bryan's career is now over forever, no man alive can claim to have balled up American politics more than he has.-Boston Transcript.
 Lawrence is uneasy because so many unemployed mill workers are leaving town and because so many are remaining.-Boston Herald.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
Ex IN POLITICS.

rtunate that two women
 Tor fraud at the city pri- IraRo. According to the
 preume that they arc kll proven guilty of tho Ist them Of falslfying tho hnd making false entries 5.
 men are inclined to do 5. We may expect many hons against them in pol have been bred In the |miliar with It's opportun- |ld. and sometimes are |ing advantage Of them. |he coming of woman into 5 is tho hope of eliminat- |d. Tn. women should, hy ky. make man ashamed to kh tricks. technically and gal. The women should lars wife. above suspicion. little question but that Ice will be for good. They } the aid of such men as r of a western state who writer recently: Politics
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
MACOMbER HEADS
 FIRE COMMISSION
Organization of Board Is Per- feCted at Last Nights Meeting

Organization of the new fire board was perfected last night, with the selection of Frederick w. Macomber, recently named by Mayor O. F. Cur tis to succeed A. E. Magnell. resigned, chairman of the commission. In lieu of a regular chairman. Clerk John J. Keough presided until the or ganization was completed. The se- lection of Chairman Macomber was made on motion by Commissioner William J. Donahue and seconded by Commissioner John Tomaszeweski. the only remaining member of one history of the city.
 Two Seek Retirement.
 One of the first matters for the new commission to transact was the ap- plication of stephen Sautter for re- tirement, with a pension. MT. Saut- ter, who is a member of Engine Go. No. 6, as a callman, entered the fire department in 1896. Clerk Keough explained that Theodore Wilson had made application some time ago for retirement with a pension. It had been intended to have MT. Wilson appear before the old board and state his case. This was not done. and in
 
 have both applicants for retirement appear before the board at the next meeting.
 Cooley Has Grievance
 City Electrician George Cooley told the board that his assistant, Harold Day. uses improper language toward him, and is insubordinate. Chairman Macomber told of MT. Cooley speaking to him about the matter earlier in the day. The commission discussed the matter, and it was decided to have MT. Cooley appear before the board next Tuesday evening and go into the matter further.
 Bristol Sends Thanks.
 A letter was received from the Bristol fire board, rendering thanks for the assistance rendered in the de- structive fire in the Root building in that city on May IS. In the letter a request was made that bill for serv- ices be submitted. but Clerk Keough explained that there is an inter-city agreement between several depart ments. and that no charge is made for any assistance rendered. It was voted to send an acknowledgment of the letter of thanks.
 To Find Out Why
 A communication from City Clerk Thompson was read stating that the common council voted to have the mayor and finance committee assume charge of the completion of the new fire station and electrical headquar- ters. After Chairman Macomber had asked why such action was taken, Commissioner Donahue added that it might be well to find out, and the was tabled until the next meeting. and in the meantime the mayor will be consulted. Clerk keough reported that one days absence pay had been paid to simon wolfer and Fred Fagg, and that Lieutenant Thomas Hinchey had been paid six days sick leave pay. Clerk John J. Keough. whose term expired June l. was again named
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby Siven that F. c. Atwood is indebted to the Town of rIainvilIe in the sum of ls6 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1913 to 1919. inclusive. levied the following described property: Lots Nos. is1 and lse New Britain Plaza Map at Town Clerks Office. Plafnville. Conn
 Said described property. or part of same. will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour r. Nj. Wednesday. the sixth day of October. 1920. at the public sign post of said town.
 Dated Plainville Conn. this thirty first day of July. 1920.
 W. J HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Louis n. Labonte is indebted to the Town of Plainviile in the sum of AIS Dollars for taxes due from lists 1si4 to 1919. inclusive. levied on the following described property:
 Lot No. ss, Mountain View. Map at Town Clerks once. Piainviile. Conn.
 Said described property. ar part of same. will he sold to the highest bidder at the hour Of NJ. Wednesday, the sixth day of october. 1920. at the public sign post of said town.
 Dated at Piainvilie Conn. this thirty first day of July. 1920.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that George F. I.ockery indebted the Town of plainvile In the sum of I.9i Dollars for taxes due from lists 1915 to 1919. inclusive. levied on the following described property Lots Nos i3s and I3s. New Britain Plaza Map at Town Clerks once Plainville Conn.
 Said described property part of same, will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour of f. NJ Wednesday, the sixth day Of October. 1920. at the public sign post Of said town
 Dated P1ainville. Conn. this thirty first day Of July. 1920.
 W. ]. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 Notice is hereby given that Emetia Chusnowski is indebted to the Town of Plainville in the sum of 5.9S Dollars for taxes due from lists 1913 to 1919 inclusive. levied on the following described property:
 Lot No. 9S Mountain View. Map at Town Clerks Ofnce. Plainville, Conn. Said described property. part of sanso. will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour of P. M. Wednesday, the sixth day of October, 1920. at the public sign post of said town. &# Dated at Plainvile Conn, this thirty first day of July, 1920.
 w. J. HEMINGWAY, Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
LEAGUE.

lsident Taft is a good
 merican liar Committee
 .n considering tho League
 composed of good lawy-
 favor of the League of
 wants the Lodge reser-
 majority of tho Bar com
 no reservations unless
 oily interpretive.
 Ages his advocacy of tho
 ae. with tho Lodge reser- (iy on the fact that the
 and it would he easier h League than to try to the same purpose of
 entirely new document.
 fie em bodiment of tho
 Of the United States
 constitute reservations Taft says that is needless
 reservations, would bo ption was subject to our
 Moreover he says that sations. presumably such
 reservations, would be To interpretation Of our kould mean another qucs-
 discusaion., Apropos Mir.
 na Senator Harding will
 ntag~ of adopting the ggosts. Flo implies that
 will lose some Irish and votes because Mir. Will.
 what he calls the only 10 and Mir. Cox announ- Do to do tho same ching. rnn Bar Committee fa- hue without amendment c United States inserted other nations would un-
 so. and it is probable. prity report signed ny (more satisfactory treaty |
 aced. It Is based on the
 D principle of liberty of two dissented to the khree of tho committee. (iation has yet to act on that President ated the only possible |oct to the accusation of ln. but the comment is and irrelevant" as tho But his implication that
 would favor n league plishes the same pur-
 League Covenant with rservations, only in the
 different document. is ely politics enters here, |argeness of the matter. ran party. it is believed, |rt a league, called by anne. that was not stamp rand "A Democratic pro ad not carry with 1t the having proceeded from |c administration. The sneakers would be able he new document and N tnserests of America urded, yet the perpetual Such a covenant would receive the sup Bar Association, were 1t objection msntioned-the having other nations act
 the decision Of the bar
 |. remembered was two sting to get the opinion ert lawyers, accustomed 10 Interpreting contracts. e of Nationa.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 Notice is hereby given that Thornaa Cohen is indebted to the Town of Plainville in the sum of All Dollars for taxes due from lists 1918 to 1919. inclusive. levied on the following described property: Lots Nos. l73 and 17i. New Britain Plaza. Map at Town Clerks office. Plainville, Conn. Said described property. part of same. will be sold the highest bidder at the day of October. 1920, at the public sign- post of said town
 Dated at Plainville. Conn. this thirty first day of July, 1890
 w J. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that H B. Lock- wood (deceased) is indebted the Town of Plainville in the sum of S.55 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1912 to 1919. inclusive. levied on the following described property:
 Lots Nos. ISs. 146, 147 and I4s.
 old Trist Mill Park. Map at Town clsfke once, Piainville. Conn. : Said described property. part Of game. will be sold sto tho hiahest. btd1 tnAs hour of P. M. on Wedncsdo r day of october. 1920. at tl post of said town
 Dated at Plainville,. e first day of July, 1920.
 w. IL HEAINGW1
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE. e Notice is hereby given that Edward T. Casey is indebted to the Town of Plainrille in the of 22.52 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1918 to 1919. inclusive. levied on the following described property: Lots Nos ao1, 200. 2o7. POS. 2os a17.. 317. BIS. 3ls. sl4. sls. New Britain Plaza. Map at Town Clerks once. Plainville, Conn. Said described property part of same. will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour of P. M. on Wednesday. the sixth day of october, 1920. at the public sign post of said
 Dated at Piainville, Conn. this thirty first day of July. 1920.
 w J. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
THE OBSERVER
 MAKES RANDOM OBSERVATIONS THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE.

Theworld does move. In years past saturday night was always considered the pest money night of the week for merchants Yet sentiment is now found to close down business Satur- day night on the theory that people who do their trading after o'clock on Saturdays could as well make all their purchases before that hour and no one would be the loser, the mer- chants getting the usual amount of cash and the people doing their shopping.
 There are a number of good aryu- ments to both sides of the question. From the merchants standpoint it would concentrate trade within the limits of few hours. For the clerks. 1t would make their lives happier and their labors lighter A store clerk is human and is anxious to get out md play on Saturday night when the rest of the city has allowed the mantle of worry 10 slip from its shoulders The buying public might claim that It was forced to endure an uncalled- TOT hardship as its hours for shop ping would be restricted, but in an- sWer 10 that the merchants could point to the shorter hours of today compared with the hours of the past and, with justice. insist that everyone Is as well clothed and fed as ever before.
 Time was. when merchants kept open to the last minute with the nope Of garnering stray dollars that might be strolling up and down the streets in the pockets of their owners. But the principle has been pretty well hnt
 way and the hours do not make much difference.
 There is no questioning the fact that the clerks are hopeful that the new schedule will be put in effect. And it is probable that many mer- chants are agreeable to the change on condition that it become general New Britain store keepers. like busi- ness men in every line. face a shortage of experienced and ambitious work CTS. partly because human nature has not returned from it's vacation and partly because other cities offer equal wages plus shorter hours. Hartford and several other cities are closed tight on Saturday night and there is an inclination among New Britain clerks to cast their eyes longinGly toward those places
 For a time the adoption of a new schedule might be felt in the sales receipts, but the situation would prob ably adjust itself and after the public became accustomed to the new hours the music of the cash registers would ring as loud and long as it does at present.
 Within a few hours patrons of the trolley lines will be forced to learn a new system as the Connecticut com pany has decided to try another ex- pedient with the expectation of filling up it's depleted coffers The zone sys- tenn is said to have failed to return the rewards looked forward to. This might have been anticipated as the system was abandoned forthwith in other cities where it was tried because of the mbined objection of the pa- irons and the fact that the system did not prove to be a magic wand to lure money from the tired of foot
 When you stop to think of it we are becoming wonderful people. Nothing disturbs us. We remain calm under most trying circumstances. War conditions have made us plastic and
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that H. S. Allison indebted to the Town of Plainville in the sum of o.46 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1912 1919. inclusive. levied the following described property:
 Lot No s15. New Britain Plaza Map at Town Clerks Office. Plainville, Conn. Said described property. part of same. will be sold the highest bidder at the hour of P NJ. on Wednesday, the sixth day of October. 1920 the public sign post of said town. Dated at Rlainville. Conn, this thirty- first day of July 1920.
 W. J. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
MAKES

conditions. Perhaps it is because our powers of resistance have been low cred and our ability to protest has become exhausted. It was an ord cal to learn the zone regulations. Now that we. have memorized our lesson the Connecticut company appears again and curtly says Forget it''
 The majority of trolley riders ac- cepted the word of the conductor that they owned a certain amount for their passage. The company installed zone indicators in every car but these fell into disuse and were seldom used.
 The writer hopes the Connecticut company becomes vastly rich under the new scale that it out-Ponzis Ponzi and that when this is accom- plished it will set aside some of it's hard-earned gains to provide new cars for New Britain. Such as we have would have caused d riot few years ago.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07

cars for New Britain. Such as We have would have caused a riot a few years ago.
 Harding buttons are beginning to bloom the lapels of republican voters. thereby indicating that we are approaching the day when the politi- cal orators will begin to view with alarm and behold with pride" It is a strang fact that while large num- bers of men expect MT. Harding will he elected and will probably vote for him they are not enthusiastic about the man personally. It Harding is elected it will be because of his party and not because of his own personal strength. Candidates of campaigns past actually won the affections of the voter but this cannot be said about the G. O. P nominee. The answer seems to be that those who do vote for him will, in many cases. simply be registering their desire for change in administration.
 The Third Ward Republican club is arranging for its annual outing at Lake Compounce on September Il and it should be one of the biggest poli-
  paign. Without doubt there will be the biggest attendance in years be cause this is the year that spells either victory or oblivion for the party of Lincoln. Efforts are being made to secure a speaker of national rep utation. Whoever he is, we hope he will explain in a rational manner :he real issues of the campaign. if there he any. instead of flying off on a tangent and using up perfectly good hour of time to criticise others. The average man is in a receptive II frame of mind; he wants to hear a bona fide argument why a certain party believes it is entitled to sup port. Away with the persif1age and cXhausting account of how the other fellow failed to do what he should have done.
 In one respect the city fathers have been lamentably weak. and that is in failing to provide regular band con- certs at Walnut Hill park on We'd nesday nights. Nearly every Wednes- day evening the Herald office has been called on the telephone by large numbers of folks. young. old and in different, who inquired whether a concert was to be held in the purpling shade of Walnut Hill park.
 It may be that funds for such con- certs are not at the disposal of the authorities. The municipal purse is rather anemic this year, it must be admitted, but just think of the great joy afforded by public concerts The heart of every lad and lassie protests at the void in their young lives. It
New Britain herald., 1920-08-07
|ritain Herald.

Post once mt New Britain bd Class Mall Matter,
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-11-02
RURALSCHOOLS
RAISE FUNDS FOR
CHILDREN'S AID
Girl on Horseback Canvass
esfOr Funds In Farming
District

The Drive tor the Childrcns Aid
Society has gone better Tor the most
part IN the rural schools where the
children have been the canvasserS
imam IN some OF the larger towns tnat
nave been canvassed by streets.
In South kyegate the children
have raised over S37 through theT
efforts. In the town OF batnet tie
work was done through the schools,
Barnet village raised $4I67, its quota
was $25. At Passumpsic $50 was
| given through the efforts of the chill
dren Mclndoc5 contributed $25.75.
Joe Brook school, although very
small school, gave as its share, STAT
and the Walter Harvey schol, also
sent in $5.35.
The quota given to East st. Johns
/ bury was SIS. Miss Bertha Lee had
charge of all the work here which
was also done through the schools
At first only the larper children were
/ asked to help but the smaller ones
were so anxious to have a part in
the work that they too were given
envelopes Most of the children in
the school were not over II years of
age. One little Girl went on horse
back into the farming district and
raised a good amount girl Of eight
years was able to hand in $665 which
she had collected. They soon raised
their quota Of SIS and voted to
double this; after raising $50 they
were not willing to stop and Miss Lee
finally sent in check to the St.
Johnsburv chairman for $3705.
The Waterford schools have al
ready sent in $11 and one or two of
the schools have not yet reported.
Their quota was SO. Lyndonvillc had
for its quota $500. They commenced
their Drive on Thursday AMI Satur-
day evening the Chairman, Mrs. Q.
u. Mathewson, reported to the Coun-
ty Chairman that 500 had been
raised and they were not sure that
they had stopped. One lady canvass
ed the business section and in one
day received $258. Lyndon Centre
gave $33. Lyndon Corner reported
that the yhad raised $5786.
Up to Saturday evening, the ran-
vassers in st. Johnsbury who had re-
ported had brought in not quite $500. |
There still remains at least $400 be
fore we reach our quota even. The
Drive will not be over until this IS
done The business section of the
town has not yet been canvassed but
will be during the frs. part of the
week If moncv is not raised in this
way. there will be general Tao Day |
the last of the week.
ANY one who has not yet been
oOJ ic It-illiOc~ DINp som p J
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-11-02
Dempsey Assumes Duties
of Head of Education

c. H. Dempsey, former superin-
tcndent of the St. Johnsbury public
schools, who was recently appointed
commissioners of education to succeed
DR.. NJ B. Hillegas, assumed his new
duties today. He arrived in Montpel-
Ter on Sunday evening and Immediate
ly made arrangements to take charge
of state education work this morning.
Mrs. Dempsey and her two sons
will not come until later as Mrs.
Dempsey must dispose of their prop
erty interests in Milton, Mass, be-
fore coming to join her husband. Mr..
Dempsey recently was superintendent
of schools in Milton. At present
Commissioner Dempsey is reticent
on the subject Of the policy to be fol-
lowed as executive Of the education
al system but it is expected that he
make an announcement later.