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New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
NEW TELEPHONE RATES.

The new telephone rates will in. crease the cost of those having pri- vate wires to s3.25 month; will re- duce the price of those having phones on party lines to s2.25, and will insti- ute a new two-party line telephone at cost of s2.75 month.
 There is always a chance of i'm provement in any organization such as the Telephone company. Grant that probably the company is trying to improve it's service. Admit there lis sometimes cause for complaint against the company.
 But if the telephone rates have to be changed, it would seem that the new arrangement is quite just and fair. Those who want the best and can afford it are the ones who will be required to pay more. Those satis- fled with the cheapest form of tele- phonic communication and who are willing to be subjected to the annoy ance of being on a party line in or der to economize, will pay less. Such persons should pay less if anyone, just as those who demand freedom from annoyance should pay more, if more has to be paid, The establishment of the intermediate arrangement brings an added convenience to those who are moderate in their demands.
 The new arrangement is cited as an instance of fairness speaking in gen eral terms. But anyone may reserve his right to grumble all he wants. There's nothing perfect under the sun-especially under the warm sun of summer.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
PARKING ORDINANCES.

When the new parking ordinances
 went into effect a member of the po-
 lice force remarked that he was go-
 ing to tag" automobiles whose driv- CTS dsregarded those new ordinances
 but he was not going to arrest said
 drivers until after the lapse of a few
 days. Then he was going to collect the s2 penalty for breaking the or dinances.
 The flew days" have passed, and it is possible that the policeman will strictly enforce such new ordinances. Attention is called to the fact that some changes have been made Drivers of cars may approve or dis approve of certain of the changes, but the fact remains that they are in force and are presumed to have been decided upon on the theory of the greatest good to the greatest num- Der of people in the city. Of course it is extremely discomforting to realize that the spot where one has been in the habit of parking a car for several hours at time, has been re- stricted-that the car may remain in that spot only 40 minutes. But it is decidedly unpleasant, too, for a per son who wants to park his car for few minutes only to find that there = no place vacant, but that all parking places are occupied by cars that have been there practically all day.
 It is impossible to please everyone with parking ordinances. We look at them through selfish spectacles. With the great increase in the num- Der of cars there will continue to be The mental attitude to try to assume is that when we are to park a car in the street we are being granted favor by a great many people and that they, taken all together, arc much more valuable to this city than we are. We should be thankful that we are al- lowed to park our car in the public street at all-and we should obey the ordinances with willingness to do any thing that will make for the general | benefit.
 So watch the parking signs and l obey them-and smile about it.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

Herbert Gaylor of East Main street is visiting his sister in Providence, R. l.
 James Young and George Gordon will spend the next three days in New York city.
 William Lourie of Franklin street will enjoy the breezes at Savin Rock for the next few days.
 Timothy Ahearn and family of Brook street are the guests of Bridge port friends
 Waldo Hart, who is employed in the New York office of the Pope Mfg, Co.,, is visiting at his home in this city.
 John Saney is nursing sprained elbow received on South Main street last evening. His bicycle slipped near the watering trough and the fall re- suited in the injury to his arm.
 Holders of keys to the fire alarm boxes are cautioned to investigate before giving up the keys at every call on the Fourth as the department is not anxious to answer any false alarms.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
HVEPER CENT BEER DRIVE IS PLANNED
Rep. Dyer Says He Will Put
 Measure Up to Congress

Washington, July 3.--Returnine from visits to dry leaders in the East Representative Dyer (R., Mo.) said today that the decision has been reached to introduce bill on the opening day of congress fixing the al- coholic content of beer at per cent.
 Mr. Dyer is hopeful of favorable action on this measure, which will be referred to the Judiciary committee, on which he is next in line to the chairman. MT. Dyer's optimism is based upon personal investigations of sentiment on the liquor question in various parts of the United States.
 MT. Dyer thinks great change in sentiment has taken place and is still in process. He finds this most pro- nounced among people who are advo- cates of the temperance cause, but who find that the Volstead law is 50 drastic that it is defeating its own purpose.
 MT. Dyer said he had travelled along the Pacific Coast, across the country twice and recently had spent considerable time on the Eastern sea- board, He talked with political lead CTS, with industrial heads, with pro- hibition and wet advocates.
 "rhe people have awakened to the fact" he said, that the Volstead law is too drastic. More hard liquor is being used than ever before, while disrespect for law is being bred on every side. Probably never before has there been time when so many young girls, for example, gre drinking at social entertainments.
 "Bootlegging has become one of the greatest industries of the country, and the illegal gains obtained in this occupation are corrupting the public as whole. Temperance advocates find this is true and they are leaning toward less drastic law.
 T am confident this change in sentiment will register itself in con- gress. Members have been voting what they think is the sentiment of thir constituents, but when they dis cover that it has changed, they will change with it. ,
 Tn my opinion, congress has the right, under the eighteenth amend ment, to fix the alcoholic content at 5 per cent. The recent supreme court decision in the ship liquor cases in- dicated that is the view of the judicial body"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

something such coworker has done that has helped you. Don't you feel small--and don't you hurry to do him justice? And are you not bigger thereafter because you have realized your own pettiness?
 We can't help hating the Germans as they appear to us in their helmets moving down innocent children, per haps. They had no excuse, of course, for fighting under the German flag. All Germans are bad Germans. That is the way we feel about it.
 And then comes along the story of Mime. Ernestine schumann- Heink and the dinner in her honor given by 30 allies. These 30 were disabled vet erans of this country. Of them this distinguished woman, four of whose sons fought for this country, "her country" and one of whom went down in German U-boat fighting for Germany, asked that they. never be- lieve stories about her that she was a German spy and that they would see that she was buried in this, my country with taps" played over her grave-"taps" she had sung to them while they were hghf fng for the al- lies.
 She spoke of her son in the Ger man navy. He was mistaken, but he died for what he believed right" Silently these 30 men of our forces drank a toast to the German son of this woman who had given so much | for her adopted country, our country and there are none more loyal to | the flag of the United States than | those who thus honored an enemy honoring him because a dear, loyal friend was his mother and believed he had died fighting for what he mistak- enly believed to be right. There can be no pettiness in the hearts of such men.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
TOASTING A GERMAN

It is a good thing for every one of us to feel very small occasionally. It is not paradox to say that the small- CT we feel the bigger we may be. A competitor in business deserves a boost because of something he has done, some fine trait displayed. We suppress the boost. Perhaps we hear. about the same time. that he has given lis a boost which has helped us. Then don't we feel the smallness of our act in refraining from giving him
 his deserts? A coworker in the of- fee where you are employed does something fine. unselfish. You are not eager to let the boss kner
 about it. Then someone tell you of
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
No Improvement Is Noted
 In Worcester Situation

Worcester, July 3.-The telephone situation here failed to show im- provement in service today although the large force, made up mostly of in- experienced help, is handling more calls every day. A larger force of operators than usual will be on duty tonight and tomorrow to handle holi- day calls. Police details will be strengthened around the exchange to- night because of fear that celebrators will center activities there. Strikers will hold mass meeting of all or ganized labor in Worcester tonight. William H. O'Brien, chief telephone inspector of the department of public utilities began an investigation of telephone service in Worcester today.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Not Out to Break Unions,
 TelephOne Go. Head Says

Springfield, Mass. July 3.-Ban- croft Gherardi of New York, vice. president of the American Telephone company, which controls the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.,, who was at the local telephone exchange today said the company is not out to break the telephone union, but sympathizes with any union of employees whose primary object is to give public service. He said that of the $500 operators involved in the strike in New England more than half of the places have been filled. He expected, he said, that all places would be filled within another week.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
ANDERSON AGAIN.

Alleged new evidence has inspired an attempt to have the grand jury in- dict William H. Anderson, New York Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League. The charge is grand lar ceny extortion and forgery. Pre- sumably the alleged forgery consist, ed in altering the books of the League to cover up transactions in which extortion and larceny, tech nically, entered. A recent investiga- tion of Anderson's activities was dropped.
 The matter is of importance both to. advocates of prohibition and to those opposed to it because of the position Anderson has occupied and the influence he has exerted. Quite probably he himself believes that he. more than any other individual, is re- sponsible for the adoption of prohi- bition in this country. He has boast ed that he played the game against politicians and with politicians by the use of political methods. There is no need to repeat the denunciatory charges made against this man: suf- ficient to say that his personal follow ing has grown less in the last few months. His power has waned. The obtaining of an indictment against him would assure a trial which would bring out the facts in regard to him and the manner in which he handled the trust in his hands.
 No matter how ones sympathies
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
INnEpENnENCE DAY.

July Fourth, 17Tb, the congress ol
 the Thirteen United States of Amer
 ica declared that these colonies were
 free and independent states, not sub
 iect to the government of Great Brit
 ain. Complete independence of Great
 day Is recognized absolutely. The
 country became strong, upstanding
 recognizing the rights of other na- tions and of this country's individuals
 and insisting upon its own rights
 American citizens wanted liberty, freedom from subjection to the will of another government; we did not wish to impose our will upon others. In this atmosphere we grew strong and prospered. That was in the years following July 4th, 1776.
 ~ July 4th, 1923, comes upon a coun- try the citizens of which live under a law of congress which, ignoring the declaration of Daniel Webster, then Secretary of State, that the rights of people upon American ships in any waters to live under American law must be recognized by other nations, | legally takes from the citizens of other nations this right we demanded for ourselves. July 4th, 1923, does not see Congress demanding inde- pendence and willing to grant it to others The day sees Congress com- polling from other nations subser- vfency to our laws. The question may well be asked would this country have fought for and won its freedom and independence if it's Congress, in 1776, had assumed the attitude which marks it today? Would the strength of consciousness of fairness have come to the arms of this country in those struggling days had we been demanding more than we were will ing to give?
 But this thought need take from us none of the patriotism or love of country that should mark tomorrow's celebration. There is the same strength, courage, fairness in the hearts of the masses of the people to- day as there was on that Independence day So long ago. For a time we may have slumbered, fearing no such dis play of fanatcism. We may have all lowed our Representatives" regard less of the principles upon which the United States of America has stood, to misrepresent and misunderstood us. But such situation, continued, can no more be conceived than the United States may be conceived to become place where the great common sense | and honesty of the people will not, in the end prevail. So we will celebrate the day. confident that the true American spirit of independence and liberty and freedom for ourselves and for others will assert itself again.
 The strong words of the Declara- tion of Independence, of which a fac simile is reproduced by this news paper today, will emphasize this thought. We demand our freedom. We are strong enough to recognize the same right for nations and peo- pies of the world.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Golden Rule Factory Head
 Advocates Shorter Hours

Cincinnati, July S.-A seven hour workday and a five day week for wom- en employees of the A. Nash Co. which operates on "the golden rule plan" was proposed by Arthur Nash, president. at the semi-annual~ meeting of com pany officials here today. He also suggested that 50 cents an hour be the minimum wage.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Observations on Tie Weather

For Connecticut: Showers this af- ternoon and tonight; Wednesday part ly cloudy and warmer; light variable winds.
 Conditions: Showers have been quite general during the last A hours along the coast from South Carolina to Connecticut, and light scattered showers have occurred in the Lake region and Ohio valley. The pressure is decreasing in the eastern districts, but is still above normal east of the Rocky Mts. The temperature is ris- ing slowly in the Mississippi valley.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally fair eather with some what higher er>temperature.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
HAS LONG RECORD
White Haired Woman in New York
 Court Is An Old Offender

New York, July 3.-Mrs. Anna L. Vogelin, white-haired woman Of 70, with dignified dress and demeanor, to- day was held in s2,500 bail for ex- animation on a grand larc " charge. She listened smilingly to her record of seven convictions over period of 39 years, Today's charge, made by a rooming house keeper was that the mild old lady had swindled her out of s100 in a stock transaction.
 Mrs. Vogelin had been released from the workhouse only yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Minor Political Groups
 May Unite for Action

Chicago, JulS 3.-Preliminary plans whereby minority political groups may unite for action is to be considered at the opening session today of the con- ference of minority political parties, labor organizations and cooperative societies called by the farmer labor party.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Engineers Deny Germans
 Did Damage to Leviathan
sy The Assoclated Press.

New York, July 3--Announcement today by engineers who reconditloned the Leviathan that wartime tales of German attempts to cripple the liner were false has left the shipping board in a quandary as to what to do with S15,000 worth of elaborate souvenir booklets containing a detailed account of the alleged sabotage which were to have been distributed tomorrow on the ships first voyage as an American liner
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

Speaking of waste, there Is that ever-recurring line to the effect that the condemned man ate a hearty breakfast.
 It isn't probable that we ever shall have a secret organization whose members are pledged to mind their own business.
 Artificial lightning IS something now, but this artificial scheme of ex- istence has been giIing us thunder for some time.
 Ii is a good idea, however. to con- ceal ones contempt for the old fogies so long as they have all the jobs to give out
 A new heavy gun will shoot two shells every second. but it is go complicated that heather troops won't be able to use it on Christians.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
BLANfES COOKING
Osteopath Says Brand In This Co,ntr, is Cause of Cancer

New York, July S.--The increase in cancer in this country was attributed to American cooking and dieting by Dr. R. D. Emery at the annual con- vention of the American Osteopathic association. He declared that to eli- minate cancer it was necessary to get back to natural food and diet as well as rational exercise"
 pr. George w. Goode of Boston, president of the association, said it was not generally known that osteo- animation as the physician of the homeopathic or allopathic schools when applying for a license.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
TO CENSOR HISTORY BOOKS
Pennsylvania Educators To Ban False. hoods About American Colonies

Harrisburg, Pa. July 3.-Gov. Pin chot today signed the resolution re- gently passed by the legislature pro- viding for an investigation by the de- partment of public instruction of school text books on history.
 The department is asked to request the discontinuance of books found to ignore, belittle or falsify events lead ing to the signing of the Declaration of Independence or connected with the American Revolution.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Harvey and Wife Will
 Not Go on Leviathan

Deal, N. J., July S.-Col. George Harvey, ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs. Harvey will not sail for Eu- rope on the Leviathan tomorrow as had been reported. It is said they will sail the latter part of the month.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
SELL PrGGIY w1GaLy STORE
St. Louis Branches of Memphis Mans
 Business Are Disposed of

Memphis. Tenn. July s.-sale of the St. Louis unit of Piggly Wiggly stores, annaunced yesterday. completes Piggly Wiggly's liquidation program" for the present with the company now In a strong financial condition" :" according to statement issued today by Clarence Saunders, president of Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc.
 "The sale of the St. Louis stores brings the total sales of stores for
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

A lot of gay vacationists Will come home mighty sick Both those who found And those who sought in vain to find That Kick"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
 (issued Daily, Sunday Exeepted) At Herald Bldg. eT Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

Nor should the heating problem cause trouble. With no coal at all the one-story building generates plenty of hot air. ..
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

liquidation purposes to $2.b0o,ooo from which we have realized s1.a00,-
 900 out of fixed assets and s1,1oo,00o
 has been a sale of merchandise" MT. Saunders said In his statement.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

We learn from the city meeting board that there is not one, but there are two stories about the one-story schoolhouse.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

Frederick I. Thompson, newspaper publisher of Birmingham, Ala, who has been reappointed as a commits sioner of the United States Shipping Board. Mir. Thompson, democrat was first appointed by President Will son in 1920, reappointed in 1921 by President Harding, who now extends his commission for another term.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
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The Associated Pross is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub iished herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post office at New Britain
 as Second Class Mall Matter
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

A party record is something the other party uses as an alibi to ex- cuse it's own follies.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES;

ts.00 a Year, s2,co Three Months.
 75c a Month.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Member Aud,t Bureau of Circulation,

The A B. c. is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with q strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- tection against fraud In newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The open door in China gives nationals of every country equal op- portunity to flirt with disaster.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

Why should there be a third party? Those who are mad about something can vote for Debs, as usual.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

You can say one thing for the king of England. He feels quite at ease in the presence of the ruling class.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

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New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The labor shortage has become so acute that you seldom see more than a dozen idle men watching a sign painter.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

It is the density of population out. side of New York, however, thai makes bucket shops thrive.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The objection to Liberal thought in the church is that it seems to re- sembe doubt much more than thought.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

A mortgage isn't so bad. It's nice to have something on the premises the neighbors can't borrow.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03
Facts and Eancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Love nests are where some of our most interesting divorce plots are laid.
 The fault in aliens is that those easiest to exploit are hardest to as- simulate. .
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

Of course insects have brains How else could they figure out just where you are going to have your picnic?
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The poor French sailor, being de- nied his ration of wine, may be forced to drink some of that he is smuggling in.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-03

The Near East conferees have one consolation. When at last they dc something, the Senate won't have tc ratify it.
The Washington times., 1923-06-27

from a two months European trip,
today predicted higher rices for
woolens at the opening Of the sum-
mer weight season next month.
Z with wages and wool costs
where they are" he said, "it is
inevitable that we advance goods
prices. We win endeavor to keep
increases down as far as possible
for we are determined to keep
mills running.
II am an optimist. / can see
nothing on the HORIZON to disturb
wooden and worsted manufacturing
conditions. Despite ali rumors our
cancellations have been negligible.
wool is high. higher than ever,
save for the war times. Yet the
price has moved up only in re-
Spouse to a legitimate demand"
Rumors OF the common dividend
being In danger were discredited
by President Wood,
Regarding the numerous Wall
street failures he stated: II cannot
believe that the wholesale bucket
shop bankruptcies In New York
spell commercial depression"