New Britain herald., 1922-02-25

 that exalted public position, Very clever, say we,
 There is no ethical law which would require the holder Of any pnh- lie office to dispose Of his salary by any means other than those chosen by himself, 1T the laborcr Is worthy ot his hire-and everyone knows that he Is, although he doesn't always get it-- then the mayor is entitled 10 frittef it away on iazz records, gas, Virginia eheroots, cigars or any thing else that appeals to his comfort and con tributes towards his happiness Be- cause Il man is mayor is not conclusive proof that he is rich, althVlgh 1t is impossible to convince canvassers ticket sellers, etc, of this
 As Il campaign argument Mir. Nc Mahon's suggestion will strike with a vigorous bass note on the ears of a number of voters, and will be regis tered indelibly on tho tympanum However, it probably will not be a campaign argument unless Mir, Me Mahon declares himself as a candi- date for the democratic nomination
 
 tration figures, which are not always a true index of election results, the democrats will have to step lively to carry the city this springs
 Once upon time man walked into his home after an absence of a month and discovered that his friends and neighbors were holding first class wake over what was supposed to be his remains. When he informed the undertaken that serious mistake had been made, the undertaker-by the way, the undertakers have a new l slogan: Happiness in every box the undertaken. as we said before, stroked his chin, cleared his throat and remarked: Well, that complicates things, doesn't it?"
 When former President Pro Fem of the Common Council Dehm announced date for mayor, the leaders of the respective factions within the republi- can party must have felt very much like the undertaken. It had been generally conceded that the big fight of the primary would be between Mayor Curtis and IIx Mayor Quigey, but the advent of MT. Dehm com picates things It is true that a three cornered fight will arouse the enthusiasm of spectators to q higher pitch than would a two man joust. Politicians however. have a way of looking askance at contest in which 1,t tNh tc always a party whether it is in a par Tor with the light turned low, or a political scrap. Crowds are so ob- | jectionabIe.
 or course, there may be more than three candidates for the republican nomination. It is too early yet to close the bars. The prospects bring back memories of the triple contest in the state armory between Mayor Curtis. eX-Mayor Quigley and Howard NJ. Steele, who was tax collector at that time. There was a decided air | of uncertainty until the votes were counted. And it is just this uncer- tainty that candidates dislike. As was to be expected. it was going to be q walkover for Mr. Curtis. Mir Quigley and Mir. Steele, depending on the sym pathies of the person to whom you spoke Mr. Steele was never so con | fident in his life, yet he and his sup porters were badly disappointed when the tellers announced the result with the Steele total in third place. Like wise, Mr. Curtis adherents were forced to swallow a bitter pill, all though they had the satisfaction of knowing that they had given Mr. Qugley battle, if there is any sat isfaction in that.
 Uncertainty always haunts aspirants for office when more than two hats are in the ring. They check and re- check, light cigar quite certain that the road is smooth, sit back at ease and remain that way-just about as long as the cigar lasts. About the time that the coal creeps down near their lips, their cocksureness begins to ooze out and they have to start check- ing and rechecking all over again.
 In two man fight, both candidates usually know before the last minute approaches whether their chances are bright or otherwise. But when the contestants become three or more, there is a general demand for the services of nerve specialists. It is also true that three cornered fights are eX- pensive, so that it often happens that at least one man drops out as he sees bills mount before him.
 According to Mir. Dehms attitude he expects to win. Well, we shall have to ask Mir. Curtis and Mir. Quigley about that.
 It does not require sharp eyes these days to see signs of spring in the air, buds ready to burst, birds hopping merrIy about on the branches-birds always hop about merrily-and the grass getting greener teither that or our imagination is working overtime).
 We shudder to think of picking up the newspaper some evening few weeks hence and learn that once again the Connecticut peach crop has been eternally ruined by sudden visit of J. Frost We shall not al low such a vision to becloud our mind to the beauties that are being unfolded before our eyes every day as the sun rides higher and the air | grows moro bamy.
 Soon shall ye polish up the Ford, dig into the family sock and discover whether ye have money enough to get the license, look up the price of gas, discover that the whimspiffer is out of order and Sears Roebuck X Co. l have none in stock. and then decide