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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
.MERlDEN ELECTS
KING new MAYOR
Defeats Republican Candidate by
Majority Of 878

Meriden, Dec. Judge Henry T.
King, democrat, was elected the first
mayor of greater Meriden yesterday.
He defeated Colonel Lloyd E. Jen-
nings by a majority of SIS votes.
Mayor elect King carried the First,
Second and Fifth wards by large ma
jorities and lost the Third and Fourth
wards to Colonel Jennings by small
ma orities.
Elect Treasurer Also.
Besides the mayor the democrats
elected w. H. Russell city treasurer
over the present incumbent of the
office, II. L. Wheatley, republican, by
a majority of 175 votes. The demo-
Gratis also carried nine of the fifteen
new members of the council. The
republicans hold control Of the coun-
Gil, however, for the next two years,
as they have twelve holdover men,
bers to the democrats three.
The newly elected members to the
council are the following;
First Ward-Alderman, w. +. La
noue, dem, counCilmen G. j. st. Ar
nauld, dem, and W. T. Castelow,
dem.
Second Ward-Alderman, William
Lascoske, dem, councilmen, Joseph
Stevens dem, and Sperando Ciotti,
dem.
Third Ward-Alderman, Charles F.
Knight rep. councilmen, Stanley
Pinks, rep, and A. A. Shipke, rep.
Fourth Ward-Alderman, T. G..
Rees, rep, councimen, Malcolm King,
rep, and Mrs. Mildred Williams, rep.
Fifth Ward-Alderman, James j.
White, dem, councilmen, r. w.
Burke, dem, and n. Y. Elliott, dem.
The council will now be composed
of eighteen republicans and twelve
democrats. The democrats also elect
ed five members to the school board,
Michael p. Kelly, G. w. Howe, Martin
Lemke, W. NJ. Luby, and Nunzio
Parisi. Judge King defeated Attor-
ney l. G.. Smith in the only contest
for justice of the peace.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
SIGNS AND LINES,

It is scarcely possible to fail to no.
tice the Improvement made in the ap-
pearance of the city, to say nothing
of the practical value to people, by
the placing of new street signs at
various points in the city. These new
signs have been put up at about fifty
points. Two hundred have been used,
as four are needed at each location,
The plan of the board of public
works, executed through the city en-
gineer, to rejuvenate some of the old
signs, check up the locations where
there are none. and to completely
cover the city by Spring is a good
one. Attention has been called to the
delay in the matter. Condition of the
SOIL lack of posts and cash and such
matters have explained this delay in
part. But, unlike the clergyman who
"scolded" those who came to church
because there was not a better at
tendance, there is no desire here to
criticize the board or the engineer
now Mat fine beginning has been
made.
For some reason the last painting
of the white lines on the streets has
been commented upon more than any
such action which has been repeated
every two weeks through the sum
mer, according to information re-
ceived at the Office of the board. 1t
has been found that the white lines,
which We're so much discussed, have
proven their value at points where
traffic officers are stationed. At other
street intersections, however, there
has been found little need of them
and they have been allowed to fade
This Is one of the matters that works
itself out to it's own solution satisfac-
torily. The history of the white lines
will be remembered and proper use
made of that which experience has
taught.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
IRISH FREE STATE,

The United States and it's people
rejoice today with the newly created
Irish Free State and its people, with
England and her people over the set
tlement of the centuries old conflict
All of the Emerald Island, with the
exception Of Ulster, shall have the
same status constitutional}y as Can
ada, Australia, New Zealand and the
Union of South Africa. 1t shall have
its own parliament and it shall be
known as the Irish Free state.
This is the purport of the first ar
ticle of the treaty" between Britain
and Ireland, signed yesterday by duly
accredited delegates of Ireland and
Great Britain. This article, sustained
by the details of the pact which fol-
low, is enough to brighten the lives
of men of Irish blood wherever they
may be, that they have lived to see
arrive the day of Free Ireland" 1t
Is enough to bring to men Of Eng
land a proud sense Of justice done
a hope that was expressed by the
King of the English in his memorable
speech Of June % last.
Ulster may join the rest of Ireland
if she wishes She will lose material
" if she refuses. At any rate she
cannot destroy the happy results
which have been achieved through
the patriotism of men of both coun-
tries, but mainly through the cour-
ageous efforts Of patriots of Ireland,
sometimes over-zealous as were the
English in retaliation, but inspired by
conviction Of right,
on many occasions men and wom-
en- Of this country organizations and
political parties have expressed their
sympathy with the aspirations OF Ire
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

THE PRISlDENl = hi@'N.N''"'
President Hardng's message de-
Ilvered yesterday, was a gracious talk
10 Congress, asking cooperation and
giving the assurance that there would
arise no difference OF opinion con-
corning constitutional duties or au-
tbority. Not only was there assur-
ance that there would be no usurp-
ing Of authority by the executive, but
that the executive desired to join
with Congress in the spirit Of co-or-
dination which is necessary in a pop
ular representative government
The easy, flowing style Of Presi-
dent Harding which impresses as
one reads, must have inspired some
of the expressions OF satisfaction
which are reported, by the press on
both side of the political line, to have
pleased Democrats and Republicans
alike.
There were some matters, such as
his expressed wish to see a constitu-
tional change in Federal, State and
Municipal affairs to end the issue of
non-taxable bonds, which the Presi-
dent touched but did not discuss, as
demanding long consideration.
There were, however, concrete rec
concentrations presented so easily al
most gently, which will meet with
general approval. He presented no
program of world restoration, declar-
ing these were for the nations to work
out themselves after which this coun-
try might assist; he sought authority
TO attend to minor problems in the
matter of funding and settlement of
the foreign debt and he sought for
bearance for a few weeks in regard
to the expanding of the merchant
marine until plan under considera-
ton could be presented when, he de-
clared, it would argue its own ap-
prevail"
In regard to the tariff he says: I'VE
cannot go far wrong when we base
our tariffs on the policy of preserving
the productive activities which en-
nance employment and add to our ma
tional prosperity" He desires more
flexible tariff and hopes way will be
found to make it possible to adjust
rates to meet changing and unexpect-
ed conditions.
The right of labor to organize is de-
clared to be as fundamental as the
same right of capital. AS corpora
tons are supervised to a certain ex-
tent, so should labor organizations be
regulated.
encouragement of cooperative
marketing for the farmers, whose
present situation the President seems
to deplore, is urged.
While a strong, spectacular mes
sage to Congress- full of pointed par
agraphs and expressions Of determin-
ed authority might receive greater
praise in view of the recent disap-
pointing session OF that body, there is
to be found in this suave communi-
cation which seeks, first of all, to gain
the confidence of congress, a general
note of understanding Of domestic af-
fairs which will bring at least mild
approval from all and quiet enthus-
iasm from ardent supporters of and
believers in the President
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
rs Years Ago Today
tTaken from Herald of that date)

The Alpha Delta Sigma of the High
school will hold its annual entertain
ment and reception at Holmes and
SeirinE's hall Friday evening.
John NJ. Curtin has been named
treasurer of the Catholic Benevolent
Legion.
Articles of association have been
prepared to make the Newington
Knitting company a stock company
with a capital of $4,000.
Clan Douglas will prepare for its
first anniversary celebration to be
held on December at Hadley's hall
P. r. McDonough has been elected
by the High school as overseer to at
tend to the opening of the basketball
season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

shono fierce and hot would we never
grow old?
Whatever the answer, 1t Is quite
certain that the wise physician has
done US a service in reminding us
that we should exercise in the winter
time as well as in the summertime If
We want to keep well, strong and able
to make a good blun that We are still
young.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
FACTS AND FANCIES
BY ROBERT CULLEN

An agenda, like charlty' covers
multitude of sins.
The great task is not to define
Americanism, but to refine it.
To he strictly correct it should be
called a naval holidecade.
Oh, patriotism, what expensive hates
are engendered in thy name!
The crank oil Il jtney isn't the only
crank it is dangerous to monkey with.
Every man whose affairs are getting
along nicely, thank your, desplseS q
wilmer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

1t won't be necessary to do your
Christmas shopping early, after all.
There seems to be a plentiful supply
of post cards
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Wonder if eX-kaiser, now that he
is planning to marry again, will ad-
nit that he is conquered?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

The man who LEAVES no stone I'M
turned" learns a great deal even
though he fails to accomplish his pur-
pose.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Life is full of disappointments, and
the story seldom live up 10 the thrill
of the headline.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Never think your head off" over
one question; others may arise in con-
sideration OF which you may need it
again.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Earl and Countess Sandwich pho
tographcd and allow publication Of
the namc-mcat for thought here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Beating swords into plowsharos is
not more difficult than beating a rival
into an empty apartment.
The reason the optimist looks on
the bright side is because he is seldom
on the inside.
When the world reduces its arma-
ment, pehaps there won't be so much
wanton killing of time.
The only certain thing about the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Some people thing they have no pep
unless they are always getting eXclt-
ed about something or other.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Sir J. Y. Simpson of Edinburgh, in
1S47, discovered the anesthetic
properties of chloroform,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Rigorous Ruth rucs that harm
stormiug route
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Some one asks why the air is more
dense near the earth. Probably gets
that way by associating with folks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Moscow and Kieff are the holy
cities OF the Russians.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Washington hotel keepers doubt
less reflect that peace hath her VIC
tories no less renowned than wars.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Conference is that the folks back
home will cuss the delegates.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

Structural steel workers are efficient
guys. You never see one of them fall
down on the job.
Where there is no vision, the peo-
pie perish" In the matter of taxes,
this is also true of revision.
The conviction of the rich that the
poor are happy is no~more foolish
than the conviction of the poor that
the rich are.
AS Mr.. Wilson reads the autobio-
graphy he doubtless wonders what
Tumulty would have said if he had
been an enemy
When a man pronounces foreign
name Won can't pronounce. there is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

some satisfaction in the thought that
he probably has it wrong.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

~ re, Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

r,o Associated Press IL exclusively entitled
to the use FOR republication OF All n ,,s
credited TO IL or not otherwise ,t'l ,,, "a
Hshed herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
New Britain Herald
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered st the Post offiee nj New Britain
as second Glass Mall Mhttor'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

When man pronounces a foreign
name Won can't pronounce. there is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

7nda, like charity, covers a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL FIVE
TO BATTLE ALUMNI
Burnham viii Turn Out Fast
Quintet to Oppose Teams
Outside the State.

The fact that the local high school
has been suspended from the state
High School Athletic Association.
viii not prevent Coach Burnham
from turning out fast quintet 20
oppose teams from outside the state.
Only one player on the varsity
basketball team has been implicated
IN the charges made by the state
association and his position can be
filed by one OF the many candidates.
The local school viii abide by the
eligibility rule In the future even
more strictly than in the past in
an effort TO prevent "a REQUIRE nee OF
the present situation.
The high school varsity viii op-
pose the Alumni basket shooters. at
the y. ". c. a Monday afternoon,
Jan. .. AT o'clock Much interest
in being shown i'm this game as the
Alumni players are out for revenge
for their defeat OF last year at the
hands OF the Eeuders.
G. A Cooper physical director Of
the Y. NJ C.. A. has been assigned
10 coach the graduates and viii Pich
his team from the following men.
Mike Nyikos. Lynn Walters. Johnny
SabO. Warren Waters Chet Grant,
Kenny Award Max Buntman.
George Robertson and Nelsor
BOWser
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-29
BALLADS of
BASEBALL
BY Moriarity
TNSUNG LINES.
By Moriarity

I'm waitin< for some lonE-eared
guy 10 greet me with a smiling eye.
and slip into my troubled ears words
that an umpire never hears. I'm
waiting and I've waited long for
someone of "a baseball throng 10
rush up 20 my side and say: "Old
kid. you saw them right today"
I'm waiting for some guy TO slide
into a baS and then decide that
am right in ruling him the loser by
q margin slim. I'm waiting for some
crabby bird 10 pull a hook-slide into
third. and say while wearing frown
or smile "Old dear. you're right!
IN ont a mile!"
know the sweet voiced night'n-
sale with song can fill the wood and
dale Mccormack Is an artist true.
and JoIsOn warbies sweetly. too.
still there could be no voice so sweet
As that voice Of an ath-a-lete. who'd
sing 20 me in manner kind: "Old
top no one can say you're blind"
Perhaps some OF these new born
days the Jump will get his share Of
praise. and II this change IS really
due. friend players. we ask all Of
you 20 give us jumping guys chance.
and name those great days in ad-
vance. so we won't drop dead from
the shock. when you say; lump.
I'm out q block"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-29
M AULIFFE THINKS
COOK Is LUCKY IN
SIGNING GEORGES
Defeat of Frenchman Would
Give Cook Chance for
Fame and Fortune.
BY JACK MAUIIFFE.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-GeoTge Cook,
heavyweight champion OF Australia,
is the fortunate one 20 get his first
crack at George Carpenter since
Dempsey worked on him.
I say fortunate, because he has a
big chance for fame and fortune.
Already the British are figuring
how soon they can get Dempsey
over 20 show himself with the Aus
tralian II he knocks out Georges.
When 1 sailed for England, New
York was asking. who is this
Cook?" Lack OF information about
him caused many OF the skeptics to
wag their heads and pass him off as
a set-up.
"Fine Looking Boy"
I haven't seen Cook work. but I
believe he is anything but an easy
mark for any Of the heavies outside
OF the big champion. He is a fine
looking chap. and when talked to
him he impressed me as being an in
telhgent boy who knows quite lot
about the ring.
He is % years old. weighs 1s7
pounds, and stands i've feet, 10 II
inches. With the exception of reach
where he has only 20 inches against
Dempsey's IS and Carpenters "a,
he IS within an inch OF the cham
pion all the way around.
Cook Is what the call IN Australia
"a boy from the bush" He was
born at a place called Dubbo. New
South Wales. and earned his first
money driving the Dubbo mail
coach.
He has been boxing professionally
for three years. during which he en-
gagged in 16 contests. eight OF which
were with three opponents. three
with Jimmy Clabby. three with AL
bert Lloyd and Two with Fritz Hol-
land.
That record isn't impressive, but
I wouldn't pass up any man schooled
and trained by Dave smith. the man
who made Les Darcy. Smith has
had Cook since he first put on the
gloves.
Ambitious, Not BoastfuI.
In addition to his ring talent. he
is an excellent swimmer, having
been decorated three times for saw
ing lives in the water around his
home haunts. He Is also a prof.
cient woodsman, doing a lot OF his
training work with the ak.
The youngster is ambitious with
out being bOastful lie does not
talk OF dropping Dempsey with one
punch like Carpenter did all last
June in Manhassett. He has no
prima donna ways and his no barb
ed wire around his headquarters.
In referring TO his coming bout
with the Frenchman, he told me the
other day:
Il have the advantage as regards
weight, strength, endurance and age
In speed there is nothing Between
US. In height there is only a halt
inch IN his favor. II is the chance Of
my lifetime. II intend 10 win"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-29
DETROIT LANDS TWO
PROMISING HURLERS
Duffy Lewis Says Pillete and
Johnson Should Go Big
in Majors.

Duffy Lewis, former big league
star. who will manage Salt Lake
City in the Pacific Coast League
next season. believes Detroit has
picked up two promising pitchers in
Pillete and Johnson.
The two pitchers secured by De-
troit have great promise" said Lew
Is in discussing the purchase, but I
hardly think they will show major
league class right off the reel.
We play fast ball on the coast. A
lot OF people say it Is as fast as
played IN the American and Nation
al. always Ike to be loyal. but I
wouldn't be exactly telling the truth
if made that assertion.
They figured I was through IN
the American League. yet I went
out 10 the coast and batted better
than 400. Years ago it seems all
the major League clubs waived on
sam Crawford. Sam went out to the
coast and is still one of the best hit
tiers "a the organization. You can
draw your own conclusions.
"Pillete and johnson are both
great pltCneTS IN the coast league
Possibly thehy viii keep right on de-
hvering in the American. but I have
my doubts. I think both Of them
viii find the class Of batters q tri.e
different and discover a little more
experience necessary.
Both Detroit recruits are big fel-
lows with plenty OF stuff. They both
sidearm most OF the time which
makes their delivery difficult 70 hit
Pillette is much like Faber or Chi
cago in his style and any one who
has ever seen Faber pitch know
that means something.
1T may not be any boost for them
TO say that I found both Of them
mighty hard TO hit. I think Pillete
right now is the more advanced Of
the two. Johnson, however. was
the tough baby for me 10 hit safe
". He had me constantly hitting
those pop flies 20 the inheld that
make the fans yell for your scalp.
Mr.. Navfn OF Detroit paid a fan
cy price, took a big gamble. but my
opinion OF the two pitchers is tina;
IL VIII prove worth while"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-29
TOUGH BREAK FOR
PLAYER And OWNER
Salt Lake Team President
Sorry Coast League Promot-
ed Winter Circuit.

Pres't Lane OF the salt Lake team
Is one individual who Is mighty sor-
~ the Coast league helped to pro-
mote the Winter league.
The California Winter league
kept me from disposing OF one OF
my players 10 the majors" remark
"a Sfr. lane at the recent major
league meeting In New York.
zone OF my players by the name
q Siglin had a mighty big year and
looked ripe for a chance ln the ma
tors. His uniformly good work
throughout the season had attracted
the attention Of the scouts and a
deal had practically been closed.
Just when 7 was about ready 70
finish the deal the Winter league
was launched and Si-Iin wac an
nounced as one or the players VIII
would perform
The club that was after him de-
cided 20 hold up the deal rending a
chance 60 look him over during the
Coast league season. one of the
players from that club was booked
20 PLAY on the same club as Siglln.
Unfortunately for SiE,in. also my
~ he suffered a reversal OF form
His work I'm the winter league i'm no
way compared with his regular sea
sons play Tie made anything but
an impression on the big league
player The deal which I had all
but closed was declared or
THAT isn't the only kick have
on the winter. league stuff. I never
liked the idea and didn't play any
part in the movement. NY thought
- 20 give the fans the best brand
n bali possible during the season.
"Our aim on the coast should be
20 make our league a third major
league. This can only be done by
constantly raising the standard o.
play At the present time a com
narlson OF the majors with our
league rather hurts US.
The Importance that also was
placed on the coming OF the big
league stars had a tendency 20 Gre
ate the impression that the style Of
bali played in the majors is vastly
superior 20 that Of the coast.
such - far from being the case
tuquestionablv there Isl "a slight dif-
ference az present. but this can soon
be overcome b. proper methods OF
Development IN several places