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New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
ENGI.ANn.s EMERGINcY

For if is an emergency that Eng land faces st the moment. Prime Minister Baldwin. having 10 some extent reduced unemployment there. has not quieted the people who de- mand grester prosperity for that country. By announcing the disso- iutiou Of Parliament he g0ss to the people and tells them that a policy Of protection. as opposed to traBf- fionsl free trade. will bring that prosperity. He wiH be opposed by the arguments Of Lloyd George. again joining forces with Asquith from whom he separated in 1916. who viii declare that protection brings high living costs. And overshadouing sn is the German situation that wiII have its effect perhaps a subconscious one. Of making the people hesitate to fail to give the government the vote of confidence it seeks
 Lloyd George fhr1res on ernergen- . -& He uas ca e~ergsncy Prime
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
SLIPPERY WALKS

report Of case arising in Meri- den. in which the Superior court has allowed the owner of property in front Of which a person is alleged to have been injured because Of an acci- dent on The street. 10 be joined as co-defendant with the city. brings up the matter Of slippery sidewalks and ths claims against tho city arising from accidents thereon. Wsriden has a lau. the report states. holding tbe owner Of property in front Of which an accident happens. due 10 slippery walks or defects. liable for the acci- dent. IL allows also the owner 10 be brought in as co-defendant with the city.
 Such a law. Of course. is of advan- tage to the city treasury. but is Of decided disadvantage to the owner of the property in front 01 which an ac- cideht happens resulting in serious damage. At the time when our char fer was revised. or Undergoing the process Of revision. q sBgge stfon was made to put in an amendment absolv- ing the city from aH liability in such eases Of slippery sidewalks. Mem bers of the charter revision commit tee feIt that if the city were relieved of liability. certsinly the property owner would be held. and they were
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
MILFORD CELEBRATION
sooth Birthday Anniversary of Gov crpor Robert Treat Will Be Held Eariy in Tall Of 192f.

Milford. Nov. 14.-Observance ot the 3noth birthday anniversary of Governor Robert Treat of Connect- rrt who served the state from l6SS to 1898 which had been suggested by inc Milford Chamber of Commerce took on definite form last night when fl was decided to have the event cover three days ending with Labor Day 1924 What had been planned for local. celebration will take on broad srope. even drawing into it the in- tprest of the national bodies Of pa triotic societies by reason Of the fact that the descendants Of the Treat family which emigrated from Eng land about Ie4O live in all parts of the united States.
 President Walter T. Hoyt of the chamber said that the plans already outlined would mean a state observ- ance of the event wiG contributions from many other states. Already proffers of money and assistance to carry through an elaborate program have been received. The chamber has secured a plot of land near the Plymouth Congregational church which also is near the site Of the home Of Governor Robert Treat and this with an additional tract will be set aside as d memorial park on which it Is purposed at future date to erect a monument
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
CHOICE OF EVILS.

The situation in the republican ranks in this city reminds Of the puzzled expression on the face of a prominent republican. not Of New Britain and not at present active in politics when the merits or other wise Of J. Henry Roraback and John F. King were being discussed, This gentleman, of considerable means and influence, and Of the highest charac- ter. did not like the influence Of the Roraback machine in the state. The name of John King was mentioned. and he had some nice things to say about King When asked, however, if he thought 1t would be better for the state 10 have John T. King or J. Henry Roraback at the helm or the republican party there came that puzzled expression, a reiteration of his disapproval Of Rorabaek and de- cided expression Of opposition to King as a leader. And there you are.
 In this city there are many repub- lioans who are disgusted with the po- litical situation as obtaining under the rule Of the machine. There is an alternative to if as far as city affairs 20. There is former Mayor Quigley and his faction to turn to. But this prospect fails 10 please. There is reason in their objections 10 both the present and the possible strong hand. Again that puzzled expression. And again. there you are.
 The truth is that the element of the republican party which retains some ideas about city government which do not conform 10 those now in operation, and which has not ale lowed Iong-continued psrtisanship to destroy all hope Of a fair just ham ding of affairs by the majority. longs for new deal all around. Perhaps they are seeking the unattainable, but when men refuse 10 look for star to which they may hitch their wagon. then the situation is hopeless indeed.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
Member Audit Purean of Circulation.
COMMUNICATIONS AND THE
 DAVIS EVENT.
THE

The editor of The Herald is today in receipt of three letters from New Britainites concerning the sermon of Rev. J. L. Davis and the editorial in The Herald which followed it. Two of them reflect sentiments similar to those of the editorial. One is a gen. eral article on prohibition, the major portion of which we are printing on this page, having eliminated one sec ton which has to deal with person. alities (not of the editors, you can say what you wish about him--he is used to lt).
 The other two letters were signed by local people and were in eompli- ance with the rules of The Herald. But we have refrained from printing them because they were, in our opinion, a little too incorporate in the choice of expressions. We may feel as deeply on the matter as we like-but some of oxr thought would he as much out of place in a news paper as The Herald thinks Rev, Mir. Davis were out of place in the pulpit,
 We are genuinely sorry to disap- point our correspondents through the exercising of our privilege to refuse to print what we do not consider parliamentary communications. But we must practice what we preach the exercise Of restraint---ina all things.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

the attention of the proper authori. ties of our new sign at the corner of Main and Church streets, viz Church Street to Depot"
 Forty years ago, here in New Eng land. when railroading was young. station was invariably called depot. !" We had this question all thrashcd out and doubt if there is depot bloom anywhere in sight except in the very back settlements, perhaps
 Richard Grant White paid his conn pliments to it in characteristic knight ly fashion and in his writings you will find the expression well impaled.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
COMMUNICATED
A Few worls On Prohibition

A Few Words On Prohibition
 Editor Of Herald:
 Dear Sir:
 I would like to say a few things through your paper. on the subject oi lprohibition. Of course I have nc sympathy with users of liquor, having never taken anything stronger thar water, and I cannot understand tho appetite which craves stimulants and the strange connections that are made at the present time.
 The markets arc full of delicious fruits and vegetables which. if eateu in proper quantities, will keep tho blood cool, furnish vitamines and other clements essential 10 health. and will help to overcome the unnstural craving for strong drink. especially If less meat is used and other thirsi producing foods.
 The bootlegger is condemned, as he ought to be, but if there was no mar ket for his goods, he would soon hs out of business
 While in q certain restaurant (not in New Britain) young man was in- vited to join a party of young people who were drinking. He refused, but in telling of it he said: '1 don't care for the stuff anyway and to tell the truth. l am afraid of what they sell nowadays. It might be poison. But it was embarrassing to refuse, for some of them were mad" well. said friend. you ought not to ilnd 1t embarra ssing to refuse poison"
 A lady in neighboring town gay. a fashionable party. An elderly nurse, who would probably be called old fashioned" was nursing a sick child in the family and expressed her sur prise when she saw both men and women drinking and smoking.
 Her employer. who was also hos tess. rapped her on the back. saying. You are too narrow" The woman in telling Of it. said: 'I am glad l am."
 These incidents show that if profi- bition is to be success, everyone must join in the fight against booze- rich and poor. high and low - churches. clubs and all organizations
 With God. there is no respect of persons With Him also "aI1 things are possible" It will take courage. self control. self denial. and patience. but it is worth while if our country Is to take her place among the nations and be what the children mean when they sing America the. Beautiful" America, America.
 God mend thine every flow, Confirm thy soul in self-control Thy Liberty in law"
 TEMPERANCE.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
MUNICIPAL COOPERATION.

In discussing the powers of the various boards, and their relation to l the powers of the common council. 1 The Herald has emphasized the
 necessity of looking deeper than the
 words of the charten and finding the spirit of that document granted by
 the state. It must be considered as
 a whole, not as a compilation of
 many sections and chapters. each having no relation to the other. The spirit of the charter is to bring har-
 mony and cooperation in the man.
 agement of the city's affairs.
 This situation is treated in an
 opinion cited by the corporation coun-
 sel in his ruling which advises sub
 mission to the council of the contract
 favored by the charity board and it's
 approval sought. The powers defi-
 nitely given to each department
 icouncil and boards) are modified in
 their exercise by powers definitely
 given to the other" says this opinion
 of the court. "The harmonious
 operation of the system must depend
 upon the application of that good
 faith assumed in all divisions Of gov ernmental power which requires each
 of said officers to exercise their pow CTS in harmony with the powers given
 to others" to the end that the eity's interest may be protected.
 In the case Of the contract for the new building at the town home there is a question as to the power Of the common council to limit by ordi- nance, the general power given the charity board to manage and control matters pertaining 10 the inmates of the town home. Does this give the charity board the right to let con- tract for the building of a homo ap- proved by the common council, or must the approval Of the council be obtained before that contract is bind- ing? Such approval Of the council must be obtained if the ordinance passed by the council is valid and binding upon the charity board. This ordinance provides that boards may make contracts Of this nature which shall be valid and binding on said l city, when ratified by the common council.
 There is a case in te books hold ing a city bound by contract made l by board or commission. not ap- | proved by the council or its eauiva- lent, where, after lapse of two years the city made an attempt to avoid the | contract because loss 10 the city had | resulted. Were the common council | to refuse absolutely 10 approve any contract made by the charity board and submitted 10 it, thus depriving the charity board or its right to care | for the poor Of a city. it is believed | the courts would hold any reasonable contract made by that board to be valid and binding. But under the present circumstances, in view Of the intent of the legislature to give the city a charter which would work smoothly provided cooperation vme observed and provided various pB- visions were not interpreted to com nict with each other-whirh intent" must be presumed,-the wiser action would be for the charity board 10 seek approval of the contract for the erection Of tho new tor-n home build ing. as advised by the corporation counsel.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
FEDERAL AGENTS y
 WIN IN TEST CASE
Paddock Law Legality Upheld in
 Philadelphia Tests

Philadelphia, Nov 14.--Encouraged
 by their victory in federal court yes- terday when Judge Thompson upheld the legality of the paddock" provision of the Volstead act which brands a violating saloon as a nuisance, state and government officials were preparing today to institute similar proceedings against d number Of Philadelphia saloons against which they claim to have evidence of illegal sales Of jiquor
 Judge ThoWpson's decision was in the case of six Schuylkill county saloons, three Of which were ordered "padlocked" for one year and the others enioined from further viola tions Of the prohibition law. The in- functions affected only the first floors of the premises, the court declaring that no evidence had been offered 10 show that the upper stories had been used illegally. d
 Federal and state authorities CO., operated in obtaining evidence of al- legged violations of the law against the six establishments after Governor pinchots recent order notifying all saloon keepers in eastern Pennsyl- yania to close and dismantle their places within IS hours. The great majority of the proprietors ignored the order. Commenting on Judge Thompson's action, the governor said today. that it Hooks like progress
 Another move in the effort to dry nm at the source the flood of alleged high powered beer was also made here yesterday. Libels, prepared by inc department of justice at Washing ion. were filed in the federal district court authorizing the United states rnarshal to confiscate property alleged to have been used in twenty breweIles in this city and upstate cities. The I,bols made no attempt to eonfiscate tbr real estate sf the breweries. in order. government attorneys said that thsv might be in accord with recent drciqion of Federal Judge Mckeehan'
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

or course, depot is from French depot, and one can speak of freight depot where goods arc deposited, ca locted and kept. But a station tLatin state) Is a place where people stand" and wait (often ovcrtimeD
 The only depot for humans is that common cavity in which we are all deposited.
 FORTY YEARS.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Easy enough to learn where Presi- dent Coolidge stands on all the pro- posals suggested. Doesn't silence give consent?"
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
KODAK co. DIVIDEND.

New York. Nov. 14.-An extra diyi- dend of s1.z5 on common stock was announced today by tho Eastman Ko- dak Co. payable January l.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

n A banana peel is not without vir- tue. We saw 4 pompous citizen slip on one and make a poor tired mail carrier laugh.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The difference between character and reputation is that one depends on the heart and the other on tongues.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The great. who once split rails. art 2 thing Of the past. but appsrently those who split infinitives will be with us always.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Sign on the front of the Trinity NJ. E. church (that Of Rev, MT. Davis) reads thus: "Thoy Say What Do They Say Let Them Say"
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Some men get college education. and some go through life without even knowing what forward pass is.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Indicates. at least, broadminded- ness.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

After all. the only real objection to the Eolstead law is that if makes it more difficult to get d drink.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Sometimes people pay real money to see man show his right to free speech"
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The Palestine Exploration Society
 is sobn to make excavations on the Mount of Olives.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

With so many clans and leagues and blocs. about the only thing Amer ican people now have in common is golf.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

There's nothing like The tie that binds; We sang of it of yore. But constant wear Will make it so II can't be wore no more.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Whenever father buys a new cravat the two boys use it when they can. One Of the family ties" so to speak.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Stiil, the pld-fashioned preacher who talked theology vas just as near.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

A well-raised child is one that is too polite 10 tell it's parents what il really thinks of them.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Modesty at times is just conceited mans subtle way Of calling attention to how good he is.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

ly inspired as the new one who talks geology.
 There is no truth in the story that conference of governors will be call ed'to help enforce the 14th. and 18th amendments.
 Where are lots of us who don't like mayonnaise dressing, but we haven't yet organized to persecute the mayon- naise eaters.
 Next to the smallest thing in the world is an electron. The smallest is the man who says he might have succeeded except for his wife.
 Correct this sentence: If l were woman," declared the man, T would wish to have at least ten chil- drcn."'
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

IHhalinz deeply in tle early morn- ing is practiced by the modern girl. also; but she does it through cigar cite
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The Use Of The Word Depot" Editor of Herald.
 Would 1t be propsr to at least call
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

High blood pressure is sign that you must never try 10 help little Vii. lie with his lessons.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Civilization is just slow process Of getting rid Of our prejudices.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The man who knows it all doesn't how he tends to encourage homicide
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

No doubt the Filipino wonders dis rnsIly at times f independence con- sisis in belonging to an independent country.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

Good idea that.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

ly inspired as the new ono who talks geology.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-14

The old-fashioned buggy was slow. but you could hug the driver without flirting with the undertaken.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-24
Central Railroad Looks
After Employees Welfare
Has Arranged for Group Life Insur-
ance for Its Workers.

The benefits of group life insurance
are made available to all skilled en-
ployes of the Central of Georgia Rail
way Company, according to an an
Inouncement made by President w. A.
Winburn. A contract has been signed
with the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company by which a blanket policy
covering both men and women en-
.ployes without physical examination,
was put into effect at noon, April 18th.
The amount of insurance that each
employee may acquire is based upon
his or her annual wages or salary, the
minimum being $1,000 and the max
imum $4,000. A feature of the pro-
gram is a clause whereby those dis
abled either through accident or ill
ness, under certain conditions will re-
ceive $5l04 per month on each one
thousand OF insurance.
The Central of Georgia pays a por-
ton of the premium, the remainder
being paid by the employe in monthly
installments. The group insurance IS
in addition to the benefits OF the pen
sion system provided by the Central.
The employees and their families are
thus protected against old age, dis
ability and death.
Those in the employ OF the COM
pany who have learned of this action
for their welfare were greatly gratihed
and expressed themselves as most ap-
preciative. About 5000 OF the en-
ployes will participate in this protec-
ton which will amount to approx
mately ten million dollars Of insur-
ance.
The Metropolitan is the largest life
insurance company in the world, and
maintains a system of welfare work
which is part of the plan, and by
means of which sick employees are
cared for by trained nurses of the
Metropolitan. Literature designed tc
show policy holders how to care fol
their health is distributed systemati
cally by the Metropolitan.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-24
Macon Centennial
Celebration.

Macon, Ga, May g. 10, II, 1928
Excursion fares, Central of Georgia
railway. On the above dates Macon
will celebrate its Tooth anniversary
with three day festival Of entertain
ment.
Five thousand people will particl-
pate in an historical pageant. Music
will be furnished by Creatore's band,
and six other bands, including the
10Th infantry band of Fort Benning.
the 122nd infantry band of Macon, Al
Shah Temple Shrine band, the Odd
Fellows band Lanier High school
band, and an independent Macon band
of sixty pieces.
There will be three civic parades,
in which every city, town and coun-
ty in middle and south Georgia will
be invited to enter floats, and there
will be a revival of the parade of the
old Fantastiques
Additional attractions include ten
round boxing match between Young
Stribling of Macon and Jack Nc
Carron OF Allentown, Pa.
The three day celebration will come
to a close on Friday evening with
the Centennial ball.
Preceding the Centennial meeting
of the Georgians, Inc, will be held on
May Sth.
- Round trip tickets will be sold at
reduced fares on May 7, 8, 9, 10; final
limit May r4th. For information see
nearest agent, Central of GEORGIA
railway. F. J., ROBINSON, General
Agent. 4-24-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-04-24
COLORED UMBRELLAS ARE
THE VOGUE FOR WOMEN
Men Seem to Have Discarded Porta-
BILE Tents, But Nobody Cares.

Because men spent wet days in the
trenches and elsewhere, where the at
mosphere was moist to say the least,
there is to be large output OF color
ed umbrellas. The manufacturers have
decided that they must cater to the
women almost exclusively and are
planning to persuade them not to buy
one umbrella and keep it until it is
lost or stolen, but to buy several at
time.
This was the purport OF the idea
expressed by Charles E. Hawkes., pre-
siding at the meeting OF the Umbrella
Makers Association.
Men are not carrying umbrellas as
much as they used to-" he said. This
comes as a result of the war We
don't mind if the men carry umbrel-
las or not. Out method OF attack is
with the women. We are making UNI
brellas more fancy and in more varied
colors than ever before. We count on
women adopting the umbrella as part
of her fancy wardrobe. Instead OF the
old slogan Everybody needs one we
have adopted the slogan everybody
wants several.