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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City and Its People

zen 10 ias assemblies because Of Ger,
tain qualifications, not the least Of
which is the ability 10 set on the
right SIDE az the Political leaders, In
spite Of failure which may be laid n
their deer, they rate shove the eFdihz
sry run OF mankind, For this Fessoa
their judgment over a long term OF
years Is mere sound than that Of the
mssses. whose average is reduced BY
The mafens. the thousands az feeble
minded persons who are al large and
By members OF the supposedly intel
liEent class who will not take the
pains 10 become familiar with the
purpose OF laws and the manner In
which they are inlendsd 10 operate,
For these reasons. II seems 10 the oh.
server. II would be better 10 refer fed
raj constitutional amendments 10 leg
isiatures. not 10 the people.
The death OF George Cooke at his
home on the Plainyflle road removes
a fgure well known 10 thousands Of
antomehilisls who have used that
highway frequently,
To the Observer II has seemed that
Mr.. Cooke. sitting there 90 silently.
was peacefully waiting for the hand
OF Death 10 touch him on the shout.
der and call him 10 the life beyond.
There was an air OF stoicism about
him. a calm appreciation OF the
knowledge that with every, swing OF
the pendulum on the clock. his time
on earth was becoming more and
more limited.
For ninety-one years he has
watched the world whirl round. For
nearly fifteen years he sat In his win
dow and watched the river OF life fow
past The companions OF his youth
have been slumberIng on the hillside
for decades The friends OF his early
life long past departed ana left him
TO count milestone after milestone as
Times shuttle moved back and forth.
Unlike others who find the years
down their shoulders, Mr..
Cooke did not become morose. The
changing tides OF custom and storms
of age tossed him up on the shore of |
life while they raced away. but his |
optimism was not dulled and he did |
rot lose interest In affairs about him. |
Books we're his companions and into |
them he delved In search OF further
to add to his store of
This benign patriarch was a favor
ito with children. He never tired of
listening to llspins lips and answer
ns questions that came from chill
1ren's tongues. With them he was
gentle and patient, always ready 10
ct them share In his wisdom and
,appy to be of help.
There's the Face In the Window
thousands of motorists have said as
hey flashed past Mr.. Cookies home
Ind saw him seated behind the pane
'eading or gazing out upon those
TRANCE vehicles gliding swiftly past
IN cushions of air. He will be- missed,
IS hoary oak is missed after the axe
II the woodsman has cut off It's life
The ride to Plainville will be less at
ractive. The human interest has
,een removed. We can wave no long,
# to the Face at the Window" and
Wish the old man hours of happiness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
FIGHT ON TOBACCO OPENED.
w. C. I. U. in Chicago Plans National
Campaign Against Smokers.

Chicago, Sejt. 29.-Leaders of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
announced here at the annual Cook
county convention that they planned
to launch national campaign to rout
tobacco.
The next job for women now that
the question of prohibition is settled
is the fight against tobacco" said the
Rev. NJ. P. Boynton. Nicotine pois-
oning is killing thousands and ought
to be opposed as vigorously, Intelligent
ly, scientifically and courageously as
alcohol has been opposed in the past.
A heart containing nicotine cannot
resist pneumonia or ptomaine poison
ing"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
THE INVESTIGATION

There should he no miseoneeption
as 10 the reasons for the police In
vestjxation by a committee OF citizens,
the FIRST meeting OF which Ia 10 be
held Monday evening. No faint should
attach 10 the city nor to the depart
ment because OF H.: no suggestion OF
corruption, graft or inefiiciency The
whole thing rests upon the question
whether or not certain appointecs to
the department are of proper age. the
abandonment of the civil service as re-
garding the department having thrown
some question over this matter. The
people OF the city have no fault to find
with the department. That should be
understood thoroughly.
A resolution was adopted calling
for an investigation because the ques-
ton of age was raised. That resolu-
ton was general in its provisions. In
GLIDING "any other matter" concern
ing the department. The signers of
that resolution disclaim any desire to
90 into anything except this matter OF
age.
That resolution contained the names
OF the men chosen to serve. It Is GUS
tomary for the Mayor to name such
committees. Immediately on the rails
ing of the question of an investigation
the police commissioners felt that,
since an investigation had been called
for and the matter given publicity,
they would like to have an investiga-
tiontin order to show that nothing out
OF the way had been done in the de-
partment.
The Mayor felt that naming the
committee in the resolution was TAX
ing from his office one of his preroga-
tives. For that reason and for that
reason only he vetoed the resolution.
He expected that another would be
introduced which would not name the
committee. No such resolution was
presented, although one was passed
asking the corporation counsel's opin- |
ion on the status of policemen ap-
pointed who were over age.
The mayor thereup appointed citi-
zens' committee to investigate. The
evident reason for his action, as shown
by his statements concerning it, was a
desire not to block an investigation II
the council desired it. but rather to
retain in the Office of the mayor of
the city, present and future the pre-
rogative of appointing such commit
tees. That he did not object to the /
Of the original committee,
and that he was standing for a prin-
ciple, Is shown by the fact that his
'citizens' committee" is composed of
The same men, with one addition, as
was the original committee.
Again it should be emphasized that
here is no "Aelice scandal in this
,ity. There is NO questioning Of the
sfflciency or honesty of the depart
nent. The whole question is one of
lge of officers and prerogative of the
Nice of Mayor
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

more than wages. faetoriss must turn
out more than merchandise. or there
is nauEht but black despair ahead,
II material rewards be the only
measure Of success. there IL no hope
Of a peaceful solution Of our seeial
questions. for they will never be large
enough 70 satisfy. But such 10 not
the ease, Men struggle for material
sueeess because that Is the path, the
process. 10 the development OF char.
aeter, We ought 10 demand economic
justice. but most of all because n 10
justice. We must forever reaiise
that material rewards are limited ana
In sense they are only incidental,
but the development OF character n
unlimited and II the only essential
The measure OF success 10 not the
quantity OF merchandise. but the
quality OF manhood which 10 pro-
dueed.
The Spirit Of Our Age.
These. then. are the justifying con-
ceptions OF the spirit OF our age: that
commerce IL the foundation OF hu.
man progress and prosperity ana the
great artisan OF human character.
Let us dismiss the general indictment
that has oil too long hung over busi.
ness enterprise. While we continue
to condemn. unsparinsiy. selnshness
and greed and all trafficking IN the
natural rights OF man. let us not for
get to respect thrift and industry and
Let US look 10 the serv-
ice rather than n the reurarA Thar
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
MIspoM From CHARLIE.

When Charlie Chaplin. the slap
sticker of the movies, makes truly
philosophical remark and one that
should be noted by all actors. Il is
worth emphasizing even If it does
give the man with the feet some
publicity.
So when Charlie, or some wise
press agent, said Only in the mo-
vies DO the actors register emotions
with strange facial distorticnz he
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
Dissertations on
The Weather

Washington, Sept. 20. - Weather
outlook for the week beginning Mon
day in the north and middle Atlantic
states
Generally fair and cooler first part
with frosts in northern border states;
latter half unsettled with moderate
temperature.
For Connecticut: Generally fair and
cooler tonight and Sunday, moderate
northwest and north winds.
Conditions: The tropical storm cen
trail over the north Atlantic is causing
unsettled showery weather in the
southern sections. The temperature
continues mild In the northern dis
tricts.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
partly cloudy weather with slightly
lower temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
ALL READY FOR NEXT WAR.
Assistant Secretary Davis Saws Our
Industries Are Prepared.

Kansas City, Sept. 29.-Another
war would not find the United States
In the state of unpreparedness in
which 1t was found in 1917, Colonel
Dwight F. Davis, st. Louis, assistant
secretary of war, said here.
:. Colonel Davis, who is on his way to
Excelsior Springs to address the an
nual reunion of the Thirty-fifth Di-
vision, of which he was an officer, has
under his direction the mobilization
OF Industry as provided by the Ma
tlonal Defense act in event of war.
More than 100000 industries have
been catalogued by the War Depart
ment as sources of supplies. We
Know what equipment they can man
ufacture, how much and how quick
W Colonel Davis said. The profiteer-
Ing of the last war will be eliminated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
ArToIsT FALLS INTO RIVER

Pittsfeid. Sept. 29.-Charles Hebert
received ducking in the west branch
of the Housatonic river late yesterday
when light touring car he
was operating in a driveway near the
side of the barber shop. struck a
stump and turned turtle into the river.
Hebert was not injured. He says he
turned out 70 avoid hitting dog.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

The only profitable advertising medium IN
the city. Circulation hacks snd press
room always open 20 advertisers,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
HEADS HARVARD ovERsEERs

Cambridge, Sept. 2s.-George Wig
ellsworth of Milton has been reelected
president of the Harvard board of
overseers, according to announcement
from the university offices today. He
is member of the class of IA, and
is president of the Harvard Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
MANY ARE ousTEn

Valencia, Sept. 29.--As the result OF
an invitation of the conduct OF NUM-
cipai affairs, the mayor and SO coun-
cilors have been removed and replaced
by an equal number Of the largest tax
payers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

If you have neither birth nor wealth
you can be good and acquire that
same superior feeling.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

In an industrial controversy, the
people never are asked to say how
much they would like to be soaked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

The quickest way to achieve wisdom
is TO study the blisters one has aequir-
ed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

The average man now lives 81 years
longer than he did in 1900. He has to
in order to get his taxes paid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
HOLD TO SERVICE AS ULTIMATE
GOAL, PRESIDENT URGES

publishes the 81 ssss o. extracts
eoedzs react h epnons
President the senate Msaehuss ana
permission and published copyright
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
Member Audit bureau Of rireulatlen.

which furnishes newspapers and savsF,
fissrs with a strictly haHesI ans,ssis ~
circulation. our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit, This insaFes nIos
teetion against fraud In newspaper dis.
trihution figures 20 both national ana
local advertisers,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Democracy: A land where people
confuse independence and bad man.
ners.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

is because you seldom catch sight of
them in daylight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

1t Is clear now that the League can
weather all storms If the storms are
not permitted to reach it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Some people keep on buying beef
steak when they haven't a spare In
ner tube to their name.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

the art of sneaking UP on a nickel
isn't one of them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

You can figure out a way to live on
$500 a year if you have a pencil and
paper and $4,000 a year,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
Member sf The Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
70 the use fer Republication If all news
credited 20 Il af not otherwise eFsaissd
IN this paper and also laeal news pub
lishsd herein,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

The way OF man with maid re-
quires little art. The hard part Is
the getaway.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Sleeping powders won't help much
unless you can arrange to slip them
into the neighbours photograph.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

try to run Cuba's affairs. American
bankers are doing it very we'll.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Correct this sentence: II want real
likeness" she explained to the photo
grapher, with every wrinkle show
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Bolshevism may be the solution, af-
ter all. 1t leaves country too badly
demoralized to make war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

About the only thing a special de-
livery stamp is good for is to thrill the
neighbors when one arrives at Podunk
Junction.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

SUBSCRIPTION Rates
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

We reflect with gladness that no
statue has been erected to the man
who invented castor oil.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

Hatsrsa At the Rasa aaies a. New Britain
a. sseana elass Mai Matter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29

woman's mind Is fresher than
mans" All. well; she changes II more
frequently. s.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING ooMFAhf
flssnsa Daily saaasF EsesRssel
A. HsFsla RlaE sf ehaFsh siFsss.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-29
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

woman's lines are charming. The
only one we don't care for is the
feline,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-15
LETTER FROM LESLIE PRES
COKT TO LESLIE PRESCOTT.
CONTINUED

1 was hardly talking to Ruth now
little Marquise. l was trying to give
q reason to myself for my fear of be
ing absolutely honest with Jack.
Everything that we human beings
know" I continued, must be adjusted
ana adjudicated by the mind of man
and the mind Of men. my dear Ruth. ie
often in violent discocG with the law
of nature. We have been taught &c
separate our brains. our senses, our
reason and our emotion, just as we
seperate husbands and wives from
each other, when all the while the
mind and the senses say be partners
and friends just. as husbands and
wives may be partners and friends all
through life.
las it IS we try to make women all
emotion and sentiment and we have
been taught that men are all reason
and intellect. when II the truth were
known l think women are the harder
and more sensible OF the two and men
the more emotional and sentimental
Consequently men and women car
ever combine on the old traditional
basis any more than we can combine
oil and water
Il think Of this more and more so
just now. because I am quite sure
that in the main Sydney Carton Is
what you would call mortal man. Ir
fact, I have admired and respected
him more than any other man have
ever known. not including Karl Whit
ney."
Here. little Marquise, Ruth asked
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-15
>W.C.T.U, Notes

Mary Z. Balch w. c. T. u. will meet
with Mrs. e. B. Sprague, 1929 TWEEN
ty-Ninth St, Tuesday at 2 p. IN. There
will be a Christmas program.
The State and County w. Q. T. u.
will hold the annual Christmas enter
tainment at FIT Benjamin Harrison
Friday. The Unions making comfort
bags or who have any donations. such
as candy or cakes, please send to
Mrs. Carrie Handy, 3118 Central Ave,
not later than Dec. IS. All Unions in
the State are asked to cooperate.
Irvington w. c. r. u will meet
Wednesday at p. m at the Ameri-
canization Center, 225 Bright St.
North East Union will meet at the
Faith Home, 938 Fletcher Ave, Thurs
day. Each member is asked to bring
a donation.
Edgewood Dongacre Union will meet
Wednesday at 2 p. m. with Mrs. Ma
RE Duncan, Edgewood
Anna Gordon w. C. T. u. will meet
with Mrs. N. Smith Monfort. 1857
Kenwood Ave, Friday at 2 p. m. This
is the fifth anniversary of the Union.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-15
hec hn8le :

me surprising question.
Don't you respect Jack. Leslie?
have always felt a woman must re-
spect the man. she loves l. felt my
love going the moment I began to
lose my respect for Harry"
mo you didn't, Ruth" I answered.
YOU should know better than any
one else that woman can love a
man very dearly and not respect him.
Your love began to grow cold when
Harry outraged your sense of decency
and right. In fact, think a woman
rarely loves the man she respects
most. There is SOC much maternal in
woman's love. I am quite sure that
I would never love a perfect man II
l could find one. l am also quite sure
that 1 do not known fact no ono
knows-just the conditions that have
led up to Sydney's liasIon with Paula
Perier, just what circumstances
brought emotion to the ascendency and
pushed reason into the background.
But I am quite sure I know him well
enough to know that his conscience
has been on the job ever since thu
affair. That is why he does not like
to come here. The sight of his child
stabs him to the heart. That is the
psychology of human nature which
tells us the difference between right
and wrong. And yet according to ma
ture and natures law, little Jack is
splendid example of eugenics. He
is the handsomest and most perfect
| baby physically that I have ever
known"
Copyright. 1923. NEA Service, Inc)
NEXT: Leslie continues the letter
Misunderstanding of marriage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-15
Younger Sister Suffers

Gear Martha Lee: AS I nave written you
before and received benefit from your advice,
l am writing to you again. My older sister,
who I told you was so badly spoiled. Is
married now Mother and I coaXed her not
to run away and marry, Because she was
afraid to / asked father whether the man
could come to see her Sundays. and he
and got married. She is very happy and
mother and father have forgiven her,
But now I get the benefit Of her dis
obedience. 1 had u chance Tor a date with
a real nice fellow from out Of town; /
thought I'd do better than my sister did. so
/ asked father whether | could go to the
basketball game with this fellow. He said
that could not and that / could not go TO
any of the games this season. and 1 am lust
simply crazy about the games.
Father has nothing a. alnst my chum, but
he says must glye her w Lug get ont ., 81
and he says l must be home by 1. l must
stay home every night. work on Saturday
and so to Sunday School and church on
Mother says it could be worse. but can
you please tell me howf I cauot even so
to the neighbors unless he tells me can.
and then l must be back IN fifteen minutes.
Now can you tell me where III get any
pleasure I am content to sit at homo nearly
all the time. but cannot do 1t all the time.
Your father evidently does not real
lie that you are less headstrong than
your sister, as your letter indicates.
nor that to take away all outside
pleasures will only make you want
them more.
1t is easy to understand, after your
sisters elopement, why your father
should not want you to go out with
men. You probably are too young for
that. anyway. But, of course. you do
want and need some recreation. and
frfepTg Tho only thing n 80 ia IN
obey him, so that he viii see that you
can he trusted to do the right thing
II given little more freedom.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-15
MADONNA HESSLER
LEAD IN !. v. c. A.
NATIVITY SCENES
Pantomine to Be Given at
Association Sunday
Afternoon,

Eleven scenes in pantomime, repre-
senting THE Nativity" will be pre-
serted in the annual pageant at the
Young Women's Christian Association,
Sunday at 4 p. m. Miss Madonna
Hessler, a girl reserve from Technical
High School Club, viii have the lead
ing role in the ennunciation scene and
the shepherds scene. Miss Frances
Beik will read the corresponding pas
sages from the Bible.
Musical numbers consisting Of IA
miliar Christmas hymns will lend i'm
pressiveness to the familiar story. The
musicians will be Miss Cyrilla Humes,
pianist; Mrs. William c. Harrison, or
ganist; Miss Helen Harrison, harpist;
Miss Florence Lanham and Miss Cath
crime Bailey, sopranos; Miss Frederick
Brown and Miss Urith Daley, con
traltos. The characters who will
take part in the scenes will be as fol-
lows: Mary, Hazel Geckler; Joseph,
Mary Folger; Herod, Mrs. Gladys
Cline; Wise Men, Elisa Clark, Nellie
Clark and Ophelia De Motto; Priest,
Mary F'olger; Scribe, Hazel Geckler;
Guards. Elinor Buxton, Frances Eos
ter; Pages, Marjorie Coy, Oracle Robb;
Servants to Wise Men, Thelma Ia
coma, Margaret Black, Bessie Parrish:
Shepherds, Myra Majors, Louise Ehr-
gott, Clara Vincent, Fern Bowers,
Florence Born, Esther Cook and Jean
ME Patton; Little Angels, Louise OF.
ternan. Janet Nogle, Frances Patton,
n A
version.
The public is invited to the pageant.
Y. w. C. A. Notes
The young girls in business and in
dustry will have a Christmas party
Thursday night.
The grade school girl reserves will
held their annual Christmas party,
Saturday afternoon.
7 A new club has been organized at
school No. IL with Miss Mary Martha
Lewis OF Butler College as advisor.
The federation girls will have
party for children Wednesday night
The Peppers will have Christmas
party Friday night.
Monday night, the games Of the
basketball league will begin. The
Zippers Will play the Lilly team; the
Real Silk VS.. Red Hots. and the
Gingers VS.. Peppers.
The girls of the Health education
department are making contributions
Of food and money for Christmas
baskets for the needy. Donations may
be made next week.