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New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
ROFlTEERS PROSECUTED.

e is delighted to learn why
 s have not risen above the pres level. Attorney General Palmer hivulged the secret. He states it is because 1.046 profiteers have
 prosecuted to date. To be ac- te he does not go quite this far: .ys that actions against alleged teers have been begun against humber, and he includes hoard nd other alleged violators of the
 Food Control act. He admits
 these prosecutions and the ac- es of his Department agents in ng hoarded foodstuffs upon the Set have kept the prices down.
 is gratifying to note the satisfac- of a public official with his de- 3nent gained from the fact that |es have not scared beyond the h of the peck of the modest onaire The public official might
  'Eed one to learn just how many he ,n46 prosecutions which "haNe begun" resulted in consternation De alleged profiteer.' One would pleasure in gloating just a little. he's interest in the matter is Ter academic as one has not heard Eny prosecutions in this vicinity, bal bly, due to the fact that there It TO such animaI' here The ter of the height to which prices |ht have gone, had it not been for |''aCtiviticS Of the Dcpartm cnt $ hts" interests one little as a -prac- matter, for the cost of most ss has already gone aso high that
 has lost interest in the ascent.
 the result of the action of ChiCH-
 District Attorney in attempting prce the stocks of ho;Lrdcd food
 retail trade is awaited With erness. That is the practical sorr nctiou that would interest New |ainites were they unfortunate ugh to harhor protiteers in their
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
EMPRESS BY AIR.

Use of airplanes for commercial purposes has already become a fact in Europe, and now the news that the American Railway Express company is to inaugurate d service between New York and Chicago brings satis- faction to Americans who have been wondering at the delay in this coun- try in taking advantage of ahis form of transportation.
 Many will blame the unsettled con- ditions here caused by treaty discus sions and others will refer knowing ly to the wartime tiasco in the mat ter of production of aircraft. The former excuse has been worn thread bare, and the latter has little to do with the great enterprise TOW con- templated. Europe's start in this di- rection is not too great for America to overcome speedily and the predic- ton is made that this country soon will lead the world in this industrial field Transportation is at present perhaps the most important commer- cial question in the United States. Succ essful development of this rapid means of delivering express at inn pcrtant points in the land would bring immediate stimulus to trade The prospect of a start in the direc- ton of quick transportation should bring enthusiasm, tempered by the realization that it will take a long time before practical results will be seen.
 In this connection the remark of Senator WadsWorth that the next war in which this country might be in- voIved would begin with a battle in the air off the American coast. is re- called. It is to be hoped that this air conflict will be postponed long that it will not come until that time, sure to arrive. when there will he many thousands of aircraft flying peacefully about their business over this country long accustomed to the sight. Those thousands of planes would be immediately available for war.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
PERSHING'S NAME IS
 FILED IN NEBRASKA
Voters Petition s. T by Nearly
 5000 People

Lincoln. Neb.. March 15.-John J.. pershnss candidacy for presidential nonlina tion on the republican ticket was formally launched here today when a voters petition, AGned by nearly 5000 Nebraskans 1",,inS that his name be placed on the primary ballots April 20. was filed With the Secretary of state an| accepted as legally sufficient.
 Signatures attached o the petition represent practically siery county in the state and inclu|c hundreds of cx-acrvice men and q large number of women. who will vote for the first time in Nebraska at the coming cleo ton. Only 100 siSners from each of the six roncressiona! districts are needed to accompany the nominating petitions according to the 1917 pri- mary law in Nebraska
 The Pershing orcanizatiOn an nounccd that large numbers of ad ditional petitions were being received daily from all parts of the state and that an additional block of signatures iaay be added to those filed today. Tue final date for filing in NcbraS- k, is March 20 and candidates are Ert required to file an acCCptance. Hiram Johnson and Leonard Wood are the only other candidates who have entered Pcrshinc's homo state.
 At the time of filing lhe petition. Mark w. Woods: chairman of the Pershing organization. gave out a statement in which he said, Gen cral Pcrshing will accept the nomin- alton if he is the choice of the people. He has however. refused to person. ally seek this honor.
 Tho country looks Epon NebraS- ila as pivotal state which will in dicate the western sentiment. I am confident the ma jority Pershing will receive in thet Nebraska primaries will be so great that the country will have no cause to doubt that the nom ination of Pershing will insure a re- publican victory next November"
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
THE SONG OF A SPARROW.

It was a wee bit of flesh. scarcely of enough body. it seemed, to ho:I together the comparatively Ia rce ball of feathers which protected it from the cold it sat in the hedgeroW of a sIIrburban field this morning. It's thereon stood out straight from the skin. With it's head thrown back and it's whole body pulsatine with the effort unmistakablc sounds were cast upon the chilly air-sounds which brought warmth in the mind ana body Of the humans that oVerhea rCl The song-sparrov. harbinser oI spring, was trillins it's message to all "a messa sc full of thankfulneso. indeed.
 Nature seldom, very seldom. lies, and the song of the sparrow this morning carried greater cheer as a realization of the truth of this sunk home. Humanity has borne with the una ccustomed severity of the cod
 
 timism. but with concealed impa- t.cncc. Mentally. all Of us have re- volted against the rule of King Winter, even though. we have nor paraded ouS thoughts before our fellows. who probably were just 4s discouraG god ass We were. Ice and snow still surround us: the disgust- ingly dirty garb of winter is disa D. pc;iring. though. and, best of all. VIC have inc word Of our friend of tn" fields and hedges that there will com , a time soon when all of the birds that have been South for the winter will return and the grass and flowers will burst forth from their hiding places to cheer the eye and content the soul.
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New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

are rcputed to have expressed opin- cision in that case, will inspire con hdence in the prosecution.
 When an attorney is confronted by case seemingly similar in all vital points to his own, but which holds contrary to his contention, he seeks at once to show that his case differs in it's facts from that prece- dent on which his opponent relies. T. he knows the court is with him he seeks to justify the court in ap- bearing to disregard such precedent by a decision in his favor. This course will be pursued in future prosecutions of trusts
 The fact that the courts decision probably does not affect the Attorney Generals plans for the future in re- gard to trusts. It does affect his con- fidcnce in success. This is indicated by his statement: Mature study of the Steel corporation decision dis closes no weakness in the Sherman act under which the suits were brought" Moreover he says frank ly that he believes the decision does not indicate what the high court will do in other similar trials and that the Department of Justice staff has found that there are many differences from legal standpoint in all other cases now being prepared by the government.
 Alleged trusts, facing prosecution, should not feel too secure.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
VliE. HOt'&l<, AT EVENING.

Across the school ground it would
 start To light my eyes, that yellow Gleam- The window Of the flaming heart. The chimney Of the tossing dream. The Suuned and wooden porch of
 II 2aVcn. The voice that came like q care*'s, The warn kind hands that once were
 given My carelessness. It was q house you would not think
 ti,inGS Or give inc wild heart meat and
 drink or give the stormy soul high wings Or chime small voices to such mirth Or crown the night with stars and
 flowers .nr make upon this quakinc earth Such steady hours. Yet. that in storm il stood secure, mi in the cold WIS warm with love, Shall it's SiniiIitudc endure Past trophies that men weary of. Where two were out of fortunes s
 reach Building great empires round a name And usherns into casual speech Dim worlds. aliame?
 WILLIAM ROSE, BENET,
 in the Yale Review.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

Marcl, f5, 1895.
 The n1aIr.0c2- of George w. Traut trCa Surer of the Traut X fIinc Man nfacturiuG company, and Miss Amelie Sternberg of West Hartford will be performed at the residence of the brides parents in that place. May 1.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. G. rlatt are en- toying hotel life in New York city ~ R NJ. Dame of this city has been asked to act as judge at the indoor meet 10 be held in Hartford tomor- TOW.
 The fire department responded to 55 calls during the past year.
 iIng:ncer Caldwell will erect q house this summer on his lot. corner of West Main and South High street for his own occupancy. He says there is to he considerable building about town this summer
 Thr%e PersianS and 3l Arm eilia Is help to make up New Britaiu's pop ulation.
 The water in Shuttle Meadow lake reservoir is about eight feet over tine old dam. and there is not much likeli- hood Of its running over this spring.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
CURTIS AND HIS PLATFORM

0. F. Curtis. senior alderman in the council and politician of long standing in the city. has decided to again oppose his traditional enemy. Mayor George Quigley. in the Repub- 1 lican primaries, to be held very soon. In ma king his announcem which had been expected, he-told the yoters what it was his wish. to accomplish provided he is elected, and it is evi- dent that he has chosen platform that is consistent with the best inter- ests of the city. Whether he may successfully carry out his scheme or not is another question, one that we may not presume to answer until he he has been given a chance. The "personaI' element will enter largely into this seasons campaign and the electors will, we believe, vote for the individual in whom they have the most confidence.
 Curtis is untried. the faults or the good qualities of the present incur- bent of the office are we'll known None may say that the Alderman is not well versed in city affairs, he un- doubtediy knows the business from stem to stern, having been connected with the politics of the city since 1896. From his preliminary announce ment he is urpreparcd to make prom ises that will forecast too much of a change, yet ne is willing to commit himself to d change in aGministra ton circles always working towards the ''simplif1cation of government" and making the effCrt to obtain full value for city money expended. These two blanks in the platform are the most appealing. always provided. as We said before, that there is confidence that the candidate may put through his plans. He wishes nothing revolu- 1lonary in character, he is anxious to bring about the gradual elimination Of non -produ@ing office holders.
 Mayor Quisley has held his office for period of three terms and. quite naturally. has built up quite a ma chine while hs did SC, which may again procure him the nomination. Notwithstanding. there are times when political machines grow too cum bersome for their own od. such a period may have been reached by the Quigley organization. factor which will initiate for the welfare of the Alderman.
 The issue Of the campaign will be the attempted selection of a man who has made promises that are not too ises of another. The Iatter's prom ises may be accurately judged, he has made many and had many opportun- Il iGk to keep them.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

statement given out. by @,-1s;ii.- man Woods follows: T have today filed with ;le sec rotar! Of state a voters petitop Sic1cli ry nearly a.cHe Nef.raskaE < askins tha1 thc name or John J. i'cTshing lc placed upon the prInlory ;'a!iot in his homo state as a .can- '.:3ate for tho republican p"e&idea- till 1ninatioG.
 ri" position wilicil Pers'.irg las taken wit: regard to the campaign !s>}vc& him free. if elected. to serve s.:: the people wit31ou: dis1inction or prejudice. We neei! a president in such a position to lea q the coHntrA in th:s period of uncertainty and un> rest.
 In organizing the campaign ia Nebraska. I have been particulars pleased with the large number of women and c:;-seIvice men who are signing the Pcrsnirg petitions. Hum dreds of additional petitions are he ing received daily and t is rroba ) le. that an amended petition will be, :i.ed before the closing date Ma"ci, 70.
 Ne bra skanS arc Ialiying to the support Of General Pershing becausc they have extreme faith in his firm and prudent leaderSh1p. They. con 5ider that he has shown himself te be student sta tesman and diplomat of the highest order as well as q s'Gl- dicv.
 They know that tho oi,ganizatioal Hf the X. r.. F. was one Of the eiT- i'e.si business enterprises aa Amcri- can was ever called upon to super NiSe and they know of the resulta he obtained. Tn know that iE every cndcavor rersaIng has proVei his executive ability in the selecticb Of able advisors and associates and in~1 the accomplishment of his pnr- pose against all odds. <s.
 On April 2o, Nebraska will voice in no unccrt; n terms the great ad- miration. love and respect which 1t holds for Pershins. Next NovembeT. the nation will place it's stamp os approval on Nebra sila's action.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
"CHEAP MEAT WEEK"

ordinarily normal citizen, in
 espcration over the high cost
 most everything. has joined the
 which is willing to "try any
 once" He certainly will join
 3ena,tment of Justices move
 to be designated as Save On Meat Week." set for h 22 and the six days following.
 npaign will be conducted urg- eople to abandon the nigh priced of beef, pork and lamb. and
 use of those which are cheaper.
 is to be hoped" says the state
 "that many thousands of con-
 $ who have been buying -house and sirloin steaks at
 ranging up toward 75 cents a ! will buy round steaks at per half the price. and hriskct, and other nutritious cuts at power. pr1ceS.
 kn the meat packers blame the mer for the prevalent high }. They insist people demand est cuts of meat and their will ess to pay the price keeps the |of livinr so high. Recently it |huthoritatively stated that only |ior brands of flour could be in this country. An inferior bet would rot before it could he |sed of here.
 E Department of Justice is not |ialIy keen over the saving to mers all over the country one of economy in the matter of would bring. It is eager, how to demonstrate to the peoples Faction that such economy E bring no hardship; it hopes |the movement planned for the
 of March 22 will be the open Fedge for period of retrench- The whole affair is more or psychological and should receive eincere backing of housewives. hem will be given the praise he success of the experiment..
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
OF TRUSTS.

ktorney General Palmer an hces that the recent Steel dcci- by the United States Supreme rt will not affect contemplated secution of trusts. Alleged trusts
 be brought into court and legal its of difference between their alton and that covered by the T decision will undoubtedly be
 subject of much argument. But will be on the manner in which
 court was divided that the gov ment will rely. The fact that
 of the Justices who will be added he court in future cases, but who
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

sparrow, not the English sparrow, but his singing brother. Insignifican { little thing, we are delighted ,o spread his good news to the ears of all The sparrow says spring is co..~ ing. Take heed and rejoice.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
JEST RCMIN.ATIN'." (RObert RuSSell.)

The more ye gives the more they wantS,' says he complain ingly-an' worldly goods was not the theme O his soliloquy. Il lends hand at hayin' time; l fetches things from town; they borrows my umbrella an Samanthy's Sunday gown. 1 helps at all festivities: I aids in every chore: they merely mur- murS Thanked - then they asks fer somethin' more. My neiShbors calls me eaSy-like: I guess, perhaps. l. be; but they ought not to worry if it doesn't worry me-" This ol' clair Noyant pipe O mine jest list ems. nods an winks. It wheezes out: Jest keep right on no matter what they thinks. a book that's pretty much worth while says sivin' has the call on Settin'-you recalls the Man who up an give it all? Ingratitude ain't pleasant but youll never suffer none be- cause folks don't appreciate the kindnesses you've donc."
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
QUAINT EPIZAPHS Transcribed Directly from Tomb stones in Various Connect
 icut Gem eteries.
By JAMES SHEPARD.

South Windsor, 1S14. The grave is now my home But soon I hope to rise Molt;ls behold my tomb Keep death before your eyes.
 South Windsor. 1915. Forgive. blessed shade. the tributary That mourns thy exit from ,t world
 Ike tIlS Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here .tld StuN'd thy progress to the seat
 of bliss.
 South Windsor 1851. Touched by the breath of carly frost Inc foliage falls away The lOfticSt and faireSt leaves .Nre destined to OechN.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
TO ADDRESS TEACHERS ON
 TROE'E.SSTON.AE ORGiNiZN NTION

Prof. tieoTco D. StrIyer of the Coi- '!r1ha Teachers college will address q meeting of the New Britain Tea ch- ers council Thursday in the 'isa iol- mar school auditorium. He will have for his topic. The Professional Ot- ganization of Teachers" Prof. Stray CT has addressed the local organiza- ton twice previously.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

r. $. may have our word for it that "John' will resign at any time that a better man for the job may he found-and there probably are many of them.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
('heerfully
FACTS AND RANCHES

The German war cri!-7mals arc re- ported to be cScab!pc over the fron- tiers into Holland. The eX-kaiser'S taithf'u followers will never. never desert him.-kansas City Star
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

The way some of the democratic conventions and conferences are turn ing toward booze, makes it look as if Bryan might get his feet wet if he persists in standing on the democratic platform.-Fhiladelp News.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

If all the Smiths. as has been sus Cested. should make substantial contri button to the smith College En- dowment Fund. that institution would soon be in a position to buy out all the other colleges including the Electoral. and run the whole country. -BoSton Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

We note that the loQua cious r. :. has become convinced that The Herald has been bought" for the Quigley administration by the ap- pointment Of 'John' Vance to the Charity Board.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

Hon. Bernard Faruch says price control was all that saved the coun- try from "a riot of greed limited only by the shame of proItcerS. What does he think has really been going on ?-PittSburCh Dispatch
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

Maybe P. $. would like to do som work himself. providing he may be appointed to the board
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

do s5, they mace a very rash error. they should have urged him not to. They might then have won their cat auSe.-Shore Line Times.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

We SuppCS so we may EaiI the com inc of spring even though there is vel some risk that the hail will turn tc snoW.--proNidencc Journal
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

We don't wish Wa$hinston any bad luck. but it is almost universally hoped that it's census figures may be reduced considerably by the retire ment of several thousand govern ment clerks at an Ct,rlN dlte.-CleVe- land Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

Which is setting a rather cheaE rating upon The Herald.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

If he were, "John' would quit.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

Gov. Edwards of New Jersey calls Bryan a man without a state. He may not have a state but he certain - lE has an empire Of voice and lungs. Houston Post.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

From the Rhode Island brief against the eighteenth amendment on the ground that if ignores state rights it might he inferred that the attorney general of the state is not so well up as he ought to be on the his tory of the United States between 1860 and 1SG5.-kansaS City Star.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

ooSl'iL ipN-
 Perhaps Herbert Hoover. who was our food administrator. can stop long enough in his race to get the nomination of some party or other. for president to answer this: How f~ it that now hen sugar has been boosted to Y cents a pound every housekeeper can buy all the sugar she wants, whereas when the price was 10 to 12 cents, she could not?- Philadelphia Press.
 The automobile which has cut a rather shabby figure during the re cent frost is now swelling with pride because it carried President Wilson after five months Of scclusion.-New Haven JOurnal-COuricr.
 Those who are nauseated by the proposed ws>r memorial auditorium in this city ought to be downright and actively sick over the proposal to make Boslon's memorial ali island in the Charles river. With an island 10 build first and 9, memorial after ward it goes the Lowell project many an extra figure and after it is done it is an ornament pure and simple. Lowell Ccurier-Journal.
 There may be more Tcople who prefer to ride on ships where liquor is not sold than there are people who prefe: to ride on ships where liquor is sold" but thus far, it seems, ex- perience teaches that the former don t ,o nlucn riding on ships.-Phiiadel- phi, Ixamir CT.
 They say that the president is ach- ing to Set~back to his golf game. We don't wonder. Consider the comfort he'll take when he can think of the senate and lam ba.tc the ball for all hes W0rth.--MdnChcSte Union.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

When the labor representatives at Washington asked President Wilson to veto the railrC ad bill just passed by
New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

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New Britain herald., 1920-03-15
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New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

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New Britain herald., 1920-03-15

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