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New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
RI2TTER MAIL SERVICE

Postmaster Delaney Is planning to
 ask for help in making the New Britt
 ain mail service better in view Of the
 fact that there is no immediate pros-
 peet of physical addition to our post office building, or course the idea is praiseworthy and it is to be hoped that his requests are granted.
 The need of commenting upon this matter arises from the first hand knowledge this newspaper possesses that the post office force has worked as well as 1t could with the facilities at its disposal, Postmaster Delaney's system is q good one and all ayail- able space Is made use of in the building, Moreover his handling of the employees distributes their strength and energy wisely, and the co-opera- ton given him by the employees is splendid. It Is hoped the post office authorities at Washington will know of this situation here. and will feel that in granting any requests our Postmaster may make they will be helping an efficient force to improve the service and that such force will make the most of any help given it.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
SUNDAY BASEBALL

We are rather strong for personal liberty. The matter of allowing Sum day baseball and other games, even though commercialized, not being . matter which the individual may well regulate. we are strong for having the individual have as much to say about it as possible. If allowing or prohibit ing Sunday baseball, and other sports, is in the hands of the state as repre- scented by the general assembly, the individual would have practically nothing to say about it. On the other hand if each city, town and commun- ty decided these matters for them selves, the individual would have q good deal to say about it.
 For these reasons, as tending to- ward greater personal liberty, we are glad the local option bill on this sub ject has been favorably reported John Doe is more interested than any one else in what is allowed on the vacant lot next his home. The people on the other side of that vacant lot and the people across the street are more interested than are the people living at the other end of the town. Those people living near that vacant lot ought to have more to say about what goes on there than those living far away. Similarly the people Of New Britain ought to have more to say about the Sunday sportts allowed here than the people living far away from New Britain. It would be wise solution of the problem to allow the various communities to settle this matter for themselves.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
SOUTH CHURCH HAS
 GOOD FILMS BOOKED
Sky Pilot, by Connor Inside oI
 the Cup, and Others Coming

The fifth and sixth chapters In the series of pictures on the life of Lin coin. under the title. '"The Son of Democracy" will be shown in the South Congregational church tomor- row evening, The first picture, .en- titled. "Tendcr Memories" shows some of the trials the great prnsi- dent faced during the Civil war. In Lincoln's time every man had ' his own ideas about running the war. In the midst of attacking opinions and interests Abraham Lincoln held to the firm belief that in this stupen- dous crisis as in his earlier life, right makes the might which must prevail. In this picture and the fol- lowing one, "A Presidents Answer" are shown some pathetic scenes; on the battlefelds and in prison camps during the war.
 Many feature pictures have been booked by South church officials for the coming weeks. A partial list is as follows: "The Son of Democracy" God and the Man." "rhe Passing of the Third Floor Back" "The Knights of the Square Table," From the Manager to the Cross'' (repeatedg by request), "Silas Marner." "Thc Sky Pilot" "The Son of Democracy" Native State," Down the River" "The Old Nest" 'The Inside iof the Cup" "The Great American, Theodore Roosevelt" "The Son of Democracy" slave Auction" and "Under the Stars"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
THE MACHINE STIRS

Far be it from the intention of this newspaper to suggest opposition to or advocacy of the appointment Of Judge klett as United States District Attor- ney for Connecticut. That issa mat ter, of course, for the Republican ma chine of the state, with the nuts and bolts of which this newspapers monkey wrench has no power. Aside therefore, from the fact that Judge Klett, being a New Britain man our sympathics would naturally be with him rather than with politician from New Haven for instance, our discussion of the matter is of purely academic nature. One thing is quite certain, however, and that is that the aforesaid machine, without human sympathy or emotion, will do the thing the machine thinks is best for the machine.
 And here is the interesting point. It was taken for granted that Judge Klett would get the appointment be- cause it was logical, orderly thing for the machine to give it to him. The coming of rumors from Wash ington that the appointment may not be given him suggests that the en- gineer of the machine is in somewhat the same position as that of the man. ager of baseball team which has been in the throes of a losing streak, or who sees the loss of the pennant ahead. He feels that some rather drastic action is necessary; he is in clined to shift his batting order. Even, therefore, if Judge klett is appointed, the fact that the machine has been stirring, has been trying it. self out as is were, suggests not per haps that there is something rotten in Denmark" but that the engineer and his assistants think possibly they should be looking after their machine and it's horsepower to be sure that, when use comes for it again, it will be as powerful as of old.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
SPOETSMANSHIp

Suzanne Lenglen has aagin defeated Mrs. Mallory, the American cham pion, at tennis, thing that was lately expected. She proved her superiority decisively, the American champion winning but 19 points in all the IF games played. And that's that.
 But along with this branch of sport and the share of women in it there is phase other than the actual play ing of the games that should be con sidered. In this, as in all athletic contents, sportsmanship is the matter that counts more than the actual defeat or victory in the event. The American woman champion has been beaten in the game by one who is a mistress of it in all it's intricacies It is to be hoped that the American champion will not be defeated in sportsmanship by her conqueror who has not set an especially high stan dard of sportsmanship as her ideal. It would seem that it would not be difficult for Mrs. Mallory to prove herself a game loser after this event, and good sportsmen hope that Ameri- ca will not lose this contest. A graci- ous silence on Mrs. Mallory's part, or graceful acknowledgment of the great ability of her conqueror, with no excuses, would be well received on this side of the ocean.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
ST. pATRICK'S DAY

With genial smile the American people greet St. Patrick's Day, It is smile which is inspired by the af- lection of the American people for the race. members Of -5hich are always ready to meet an insult with a blow, a compliment with repartee which cannot be duplicated,
 Today is observed because it is the patron saints day of the race more than any other, When Irish" is men tioned ono thinks immediately of St. Patrick. And that in it's final analy- sis, is compliment to the race. For, if one were to search history, seek ing for character which was inspir ed by lofty motives entirely, and none other, one would have to go no fur ther than St. Patrick. St. Patrick did not even have the urge of patriotism to bring him back to the Emerald Isle" He was not an "1rishman" born in that country. He was a man.. saintly because of the love he had for the people whom he loved, not be- cause of tradition or blood relation ship, but rather because of the hu- manity of the hearts whom he had met in his youth in Ireland.
 There is an especial significance in the enthusiastic celebration of St. Pa tricks Day in a community such as this. He, St. Patrick, more than any other character in history, shows the loyalty, even unto personal sacrifice, that man of another race may show for the people of an adopted land, which he loves. After suffering at the hands of the Irish people, of bandits and of pirates, he came back to Ire land because he loved it and saw in the people the great human sympathy which has made an Irish man or an Irishwoman in this country one to be considered.
 We will all wear a bit of the green today, or we have worn it, because this is the day, above all others, which emphasizes the part Ireland and Irishmen and Irishwomen have played in the history of our country.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

1 onessa has taken occasion tO add, n
 manner of correcting the Superin'
 tendents remarks, that school
 building soon will be completed which
 will take care of about l,500 chil-
 drc. Whether or not the children who
 will be taken care Of by this new
 school are Of the age Of the ones whs
 are now on "part time" is q question, There is the further fact that, no mat ter how extensive the school building program is it is not extensive enough to provide against the return Of part time" for children before very long
 These are matters peculiarly with in the knowledge of the accommoda- tions committee of the school com mttee. It does not seem probable, even possible, that the school com mittce should ask for more funds than are needed to provide for the children. It may be well enough to have the matter more thoroughly eX- paincd at another session of the city meeting board, but such other ses- sion will do more harm than good if the attendance is small and if the matter is not wisely decided. Better no further meeting at all; better leave the authorization as it is, than to have another session, rescind the authorization on mere rumors of a lack of need of the funds.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

tContributed) The three children of this song ir the fiery furnace were companions o Daniel. In the book of Daniel, Chap. ter III, Hananiah is called Spadrach Mishael is called Meshach and Azariaf is called Abed-ncgo. About the time when Daniel Was in the lions den. Three Hebrew lads were sorely tried With fire by Goddess men. One of these lads was Mishael
 And one was Hananiah. In song and praise these two were
 joined
 By pious Azariah. These children of the Lord were
 placed
 Within furnace flame, Where they sung praises unto God
 And blessed His holy name. There Azariah stood erect
 With open mouth to praise The truth of all Gods righteousness And justice of His ways. Let not Thy mercy now depart"
 Did Azariah pray, For Thy beloved Abrams sake
 Oh hear our prayer today Deliver us according to
 Thy ever glorious name, May those who would Thy servants
 hurt,
 In turn be put to shame. Oh let them all confounded be,
 Oh take their strength away, And let them knew that Thou art God Forever and for aye" The fire was fed with wood and pitch Until monster flame, Some nine and forty cubits high From out the furnace came. That angry flame with fiery tongue AS it came boiling out, the Chaldeans standing by And put them all to rout.
  Then to the children there within A holy angel came, And smotc the fire with mighty force Distinguishing the flame. They then as with single mouth Gods glory to proclaim, Sang Blessed Thou our fathers God, Oh blessed be Thy name. ''Oh all ye dews and storms of snow, Oh all ye nights and days, Oh all ye wondrous works of God Give Him exalted praise. "Oh ye three servants of the Lord, Now bless and praise His name. EIc hath delivered Us from hell And saved us from the flame. Give thanks unto our generous God Who did foresake us never. Give thanks to Him whose mercies
 last Forever and forever"
 JAMES SHEPARD
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
SCHOOL. BONDS

If memory serves the meeting at which the s625OO0 school bonds were authorized by the city meeting board was one of those sessions attended by a small number of the members of the board. Certainly there was not full discussion of the matter. as is evidenced by Che statement of the Mayor that he has been informed so large a bond issue is not necessary.
 There are conflicting statements regarding the needs of the schools. Superintendent of Schools Holmes has called attention to the fact that fhere arc some thousand or more r:.ildren on part time." Mayor Pa
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
THE MFR ROUGE TRAGEDY

It is almost inconceivable that nothing further will be done to appre- hend and punish the men who per petrated the "dcplorable crime of August 24," as the grand jury's report in the Mer Rouge masked band case calls the abducting of five mon and the killing of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard--if, indeed, the identity of the bodies found has been positively established. And yet the outlook is not promising since that grand jury, acting immediately after the occur ence of tho tragedy, reports that is has been unable to find evidence that would warrant the indictment of any individual The suggestion that the state may take the case up. and that there is sufficient evidence at least to indict some for crimes of lesser de- gree than murder, would seem to off, fer way to continue the investiga- ton, little by little, if necessary, so that through learning the facts of these lesser wrongs the truth about the disappearance and probable slay- ing of the two men might be brought out.
 Trite though it is to make the con- ment, it is necessary to express the hope that is in the mind of every de- cent person-that the investigation will continue and the determination used to find and punish the guilty, that is characteristic of the American people.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
|25 Years Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that dat

Miss May, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Burckhardt, entertained 20 of her young friends at her home on Hart street yesterday.
 Peter J. Prior, the well-known Plainvile druggist was cut severely on the head while on West Main street trolley little before 6 o'clock last evening. As MT. Prior stepped onto the rear platform of the car, the trolley pole and stanD sfrang off the car and the heavy weight landed on Mir. Prior's head. Motorman James McCabe took him to a nearby doc tors office where his wound was bandaged.
 Rev. R. r. Moore delivered an ad- dress on st. Patrick at St. Joseph's church last evening.
 Millinery opening at Miss Gilbert's on March 3b and S1., The public is cordially invited to attend.
 Company I held an informal smok- CT in the Arch street armory last evening. Captain Rawlings presidede and remarks were made by fieuten- ant Colonel Thompson. A recitation was given by Corporal Aired Gris- wold.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

up all the timen
 Well. unite him and lessee how spirited he is."
 "I's afeard to unite dat mule" said the seller. He's too spirited"
 After much argument tho mule was united. He strengthened up, cooked an eye about him, shook himself, and then ran madly across the field, col liding, headon, with another tree
 Why, dat mules Dind.' exclaimed the possible buyer.
 Blind! No sah. Dat mule ain't blind. He's just so spirited he don't give dam."
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
BY SIDNEY c. ROACH Y. $. Representative From Missouri,
 Eighth District

Wo negroes were dickering over a mule, The mule was tied to a tree.
 Oats. a very spirited mulc," said the owner.
 "Mebbe he is," said the prospcc- tive buyer, but he don't look like 1t to mo. He looks kinda do- pey to me-"
 He's so spirit ed" insisted the other, dat l has to keen him tied
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

The cleverer the book agent, the longer he can stay without letting you know his business.
 So far the French effort in the Ruhr seems to have done no more than transform pick handlers into panhandlers.
 The nations are reminded that the other Babel came to nothing because the people couldn't understand one another
 Correct this sentence: 'Let the girls have their new frocks," said Mother; "I don't need anything this spring"
 The blood -and-iron combination may build an empire, but the coal and-iron combination does more permanent job.
 When a great manufacturer says the outlook is very bright, he proba- ply means he has thought up new way to soak the consumer.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

The economists tell us that over development is dangerous and this is especially true of the ego.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to tha uso for republication ef all news credited "a if or not otherwise credited in ib's paper and also local news pub lished herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
Member Audit nnr.nn Of Circulation

The A. n. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adrer- tsers with strictly honest analysis of circulation. 0nr circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pros lection against fraud in newspaper d!s- tribution figures to both national and lo- cai advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

Even the criminal, says reformer, has inalienable rights. One of which, apparently, is liberty.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

It isn't that people no longer re- spect authority, but that there is so little authority to respect.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

To man who gets no press notices. T clipping bureau seems shear non- sense.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

Home is place where some woman spends her time cleaning up after man.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

It is rather refreshing to meet man who doesn't know how to drive 6 car, unless he is trying.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
WILL REFLOAT STEAMER

Coast Guards Board Italian Vessel,
 Which Goes Aground on Jones'
 Inlet Near Long Beach.
 New York, March 1.-The Italian freight steamship Bucklcigh, inbound from Marseilles and Barcelona, which went ashore in a fog last night off Jones Inlet near Long Beach was re- ported to be resting easily. It was hoped to float her at" high tide to- night.
 Coast guards from Point Lookout station boarded her this morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

If the government is right the, onery Missouri mule is profitable cuss, Internal revenue agents have started action i'll Kansas City to get s19,57b.170 in alleged overdue income tax and penalties from John D. Guy ton (top,)> William R. Harrington (center) and Herman M. Beers, (be- low) on profits they're said to have made in selling mules to the British army during the war.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
Member of The Associated Press

The only profitable advertising medium in the City, Circulation bools and press room alwANs onnn to advert lsers.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

You can't cover Amcricanism with a hood without knocking 1t into a cooked hat.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

Other things won't go back to nor nal until national aspirations do.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
Facts and Fancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Dictionaries are funny. Ours de- fines the mark as kind of money.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

She isn't vamp if she eats onions. You might call it the odor of sancti- ty.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

There is too much interest in the balance of power, and too alarmed little in the balance of budgets.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

It wasn't so hard to keep a husband in the old days when women knew how to keep house.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
TELEPHONE cAILsl

Entered Rt the roS Ofiee nt Now Britain
 as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

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New Britain herald., 1923-03-17

There was considerably less crime in the old days when the prisoner and not the sentence was suspended
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
SONG 0F THE THREE CHILDREN
 From the Apocrypha
(Contributed)

(Contributed)
 The three children of this song in the fiery furnace were companions of Daniel. In the book of Daniel, Chap ter III, Hananah is called Spadrach. Mishael is called Mesilach and Azariah is called Abed-ncgo.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-17
sunsenIPrIoN nATEs

s2oo Three Months
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The Washington times., 1923-10-15
Clemenceau Does His
Marketing For
Himself

PARIS, Oct. 16.--A crowd
collected around the town mar
ket of Stables d'Olonne, in Ven
dee, the other day. In the
center of the crowd was a little
whitehaired old man, with a
long, bristly mustache and
prominent eyebrows, who car
ried a market basket and was
bargaining briskly for a large
sized cauliflower.
A cheer went up when the
bargainer obtained a reduction
of five sous, made his purchase
and passed on to the next stall.
The little old man was
Georges Clemenceau, the "Tiger
of France" buying his weeks
provisions. He trusts his mar
xeting to nobody, and it is even
asserted that in his farmhouse
at Saint Hermine he does most
of his own cooking,
The Washington times., 1923-10-15
A|RPLANE
SCATTERS
TRACTS.
Propaganda From Clouds Is
Dropped on Villages of
Long island.

FREEPORT, L. l., Oct. 15.-The
Ku Klux Khan "air service" chose
Nassau and Suffolk counties as the
first fields for active operations
Thousands of tiny pamphlets were
scattered from a fog hidden aero
plane in all the villages in the two
counties.
One side of the pamphlet bore the
legend, 'Ku Klux Khan Air Service"
the other was addressed to Friends
and Foes of the Ku Klux Khan"
and carried a 200.word message out
lining the principles of the order
The plane. apparently a biplane,
seemed to be at an altitude of about
5000 feet. The pamphlets were
dropped about 3 o'clock in the after
noon.
Sunday evening the Rev. c. l..
Oswald, pastor of the Presbyterian
church OF Freeport, preached on the
subject: Has the Ku Klux Khan
the right to organize in New York;"
Members Of the New York khan at.
tended in full regalia, without masks.
The Washington times., 1923-10-15
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Grains were
generally lower at the opening to-
day.
Wheat started unchanged to "A
cent lower. and developed further
weakness after the start. Trade
light, with selling by locals because
of weakness in corn.
Corn started Il to " cents lower
on fairly general commission house
selling aud absence OF important
buying. Trade moderate.
Oats started Unchanged to II cent
lower. Trade ght with offerings
not important.
Opening prices here were:
Wheat - Decembtr. 81 .08 01 .0S "
May, $I.124M I.l2A; July, $1.09H.
Corn-D e c m bcr 759s dJ75Ac.;
May, TAN m743Ac.. July, 75W75Ac.
Oats-December, 43G43bc.; May,
45Ac.