New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
DRY LAW SUCCESS,
 CONNOLLY ASSERTS
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 eral, that the practical working out of the prohibition law finds expression, according to the New York Survey" in more interest being taken in home life, the reaction of which Is seen In men and women paying for their homes, improving living condi- tons, providing better shoes and clothing for their children and in- creasing their savings. increased school attendance, business being ben- ehted and the morals of the~' com munity lifted, and above all. very little suffering in periods of business depression, in comparisoa with for mer years when the liquor traffic was in force"
 'Judson C. Wellover in the Am erican Review of Reviews has this to say in concluding an article on the subject: Complete enforcement will never be attained, The completest en- fcrcement has not been attained. But no fair consideration of conditions as 1 they stand can justify any other con- clusion than that prohibition has al- ready accomplished much of what its advocates expected and that it is on its way to accomplish much more Innocent Suffering.
 There are disagreaeble features connected with some of the cases coming to our attention which all con- cerned with our court would gladly eliminate, were 1t possible. However, as long as individuals knowingly and Uillf,,Ilv defy tbe outboritiac o,d por sist in violating the law, after being warned and graciously dealt with by our court, there is no other way left but to punish, always with the idea of reformation in mind. This Is the courst the court of New Britain has always maintained in dealing with of- lenders of this character. Unfortun- ately, sometimes, the innocent have to suffer as a result, but the law must be upheld and respected, as obedience to law is fundamental to liberty, and '" "io'S and choose the laws to obey would result in anarchy.
 ne I>atlonal conference of Proba tion Officers and the Social Workers conference held at Providence, R. l., June 20-26, was very largely attend ed by delegates from all parts of the United States. Experts and special ists in this particular line gave those in attendance much to carry away. to be digested later in carrying on their own work in the home field. The in spiration. and fellowship was delight full. Such leaders as Judge E. L. Brown, municipal court, Philadelphia; Dr. Max. P T. Groosman of New York, District Attorney O'Brien of Boston, Judge Eoffnat of Cincinnati, l and a host of other prominent men and women leaders gave of their best | to the convention.
 Regrets For Chief.
 "All those connected with the court [ regret the resignation of William J kind hearted chief of police who for so many years filled the of fee with honor, dignity and efficiency. The good wishes of all go with him in his voluntary retirement. As pro- bation officer l wish to take this op- portnnity of expressing my personal l appreciation of the many courtesies and aid given so during the years we have had dealings with each other.
 T am indebted to the social agen- ,ies of our city, the prosecutor, and 70 the police department in general Or their cooperation. and to the court for the unfailing interest and iindness maintained at all times in with the work
 Respectfully submitted,
 EDWARD C. CONNOLLY, l
 Probation Officer"