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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
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Editor Tho star;

Editor Tho starr
want TO compliment you on
your attitude toward tho coming
mayoralty contest. Seattle needs a
big man-tho biggest man there is
here Is not BIT too big TO handle
our position. We are az a crucial
time In our career. and are going
forward as fast. and faster than
any other city has ever gone before.
am incloslng copy OF tho lat
est bulletin OF tho Voters Insorna.
ton league. an organization that
has been doing ines,imablo good
here In the last few years The
league has communicated with all
tho societies worIang along similar
lines In the United States. During
the summer we accumulated mate.
rial OF inestlmabic value TO Tho city
| OF Seattle. which they are prcpnr.
ing to make use OF In tho future.
Frankly. Ia the writer's estima.
ton. we have the best research bu.
reau in the United States. one that
Seattle can well be proud OF. II at
any tiuo we can be OF any service
TO The Star In Its efforts TO get
better government. TO get better
men for positions In our city. and
In general do anything that win
make Seattle what II Is destined 10
be. the finest city In the world. 90
not hesitate 20 call upon us.
Thanking you for past fnvors. I
remain. very truly yours.
GEORGE c. COSGDON.
Chairman Finance Committee. vos.
ers' Information League.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02

race few years ago. and was safely
defeated at tho primary, who would
be In the next race for mayor.
1T VIII he Brown and Fitzgerald"
he exploded.
"And which viii you take7" ] en-
qulred,
Give NC penny" said he, and
| win see.'
In the days rounds interviewed
my first woman on the subject. She
is closely allied with the labor organi'
cations She was intelligent and lev.
elheaded.
There have been lots worse may
ors than Brown" abe said. Maybe
no hasn't done everything just right
but none OF them does that. II Is a
hard job 10 be mayor. Kicking Il
easy. I do not know whore you
would beat Brown"
And so ended hard days work
on tho way home on the car l was
saying. ''Many men OF mlny minds.
when fell asleep and I dreamed that
Richard Mansfield White was In the
lead for mayor.
More Tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
Reflect Brown, Is
Citizens Advice
Editor The star.

Editor The Star:
Re-elect Mayor Brown. He has
made as good mayor as Seattle
has ever had. II God Almighty
came down out OF tho heavens. lie
couldn't suit the people Of Seattle.
Put the rollers under the city
council. Get a new city council
and give Mayor Brown O chance
to do something. Any mayor Of
Seattle would be ragged TO death
and discouraged by the city coun-
Gil.
/ have been resident OF Seattle
for Is years 1.-Two ut loGi Flora
ave.
e'MIKE" A. MGRAw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
SKINNER. SHANK
ARE SUGGESTED

TIMEsAyING BRIDGE South
Wales TO the west coast Of Eng.
land In 10 or 20 rninu,esl Engineers
say It will be possible II a new
bridge over the River Severn ai
Eeachley. near Chepstow. is con.
structed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
How Would You Like as
Mayor, Skinner, Rhodes?
These and Colman, Matthews and
Shank Are Among Men Suggested

A NY citizen wishing 10 discuss
n city politics with Mr.. Justice
by telephone may reach him any
day this week from TO 5 y. m.
at CA pltl,ssot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
Ry j. r. JUSTICE

There was line IN the old copy
book that ran like this:
MANY men OF many minds. many
birds OF many kinds"
surely found many men OF many
minds today. And had no idea
there was such variety Of birds as l
came across. One old bird whom I
found in my search for the best man
for mayor. wanted the Job for him
self. He was counted out. Another
bird that encountered offered a
member OF tho ancient order OF has
bcens for the place.
And still another thought I was
making tho search because OF some.
thing personal I held against DIR,
Brown. Tho has,been was promptly
checked off. and I threatened 10 set
. the undertaken on the other one.
Aud right here Is n good place
20 say that l have nothing per
sonally against DIR. Brown. In
fact have always liked him. But
l think | like him rs DIR. Brown
better than do rs Mayor Brown
That Is not the point nj all.
Dust at this peculiar time in the
life OF our city we want leader
whom all the people viii follow.
A man big enough TO put over
big things. And over and above
all this, we want n man In this
lawiess age, who can and viii en-
force all Of the laws.
may be mistaken. but have q
feeling there Is such n man In town
Should Il turn out that Or. Brown Is
our nearest available man to thi;
standard. / shall not complain.
called on q man today who goes
IN for clubs and that sort OF thing
He also takes n lot OF interest In 10
cal politics. When l asked him e
suggest a man to run for mayor mex
spring. no said he had no one In
Vrfcvr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
RHODES. C0LsIl,N,
MATTHEW'S, LUNDIN

II helped in very definite way"
he declared. Ito elect DR.. Brown. but
I viii not do II again. We are not
getting far under his leadership. And
there are some things going on here
that ought not be allowed
An oid.time insurance man had not
thought much about the matter. but
hoped we could find someone to make
n good race. now carry n list OF
those whose names have already
been mentioned I showed this 20
him and asked II he saw anything
good on H.
Rhodes and Colnan arc tho best
BETS" he told me. Then after n bit
Of study he continued: II think they
would run in the order named. Erick.
son Is a bear OF a runner for the
council. I do not know now II /
would be Tor him for mayor"
A Second ave. merchant thought
Or. Matthews would make good
mayor. but doubted II he would run.
A well known physician WIS pull.
Ing for Lundin. He did not think
Brown as strong rs he was before.
SKINNER. SHANK
ARE SUGGESTED
A young man who Is in a position
70 feel the pulse OF the city pretty
generally. thought that d. f. Skinner
would make the ideal mayor am
looking for. and he was confident
that he could win.
An attorney who always wants "a
be on the right side Of things was
boosting for corwin s. Shank. and In
sisted that the public should look him
over carefully.
! asked man who was in the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02
:er Styles in Satins-Many Fur Faced

T,UR plays big part for trimmings
i also colorful embroidering, flowers
and rhinestone ornaments Lace drops
coquettishly over the brims of many. I'M
silver gray, winter brown, brocades, tap
estry blue, rose and others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02

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Marasca Brand Cherries. Mar
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30cJ 2 for.... .55c
COFFEE SECTION
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-02

MANY surprises await you in this re-
lVl markabe collection of Hats. Ador-
able models of satin combined with bro
cades or metallic cloth, visor fronts
reared off the face-cut short in back;
poke effects-some larger hats.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20

ihems il sllenped those whe might
 have been of great assistance to the
 Governor in his work there,
 There is no use in declaring ta any
 msR, no matter how hopeless is his ease, that he win never amount 10 anything and he might just as well make uP his mind to it, He can do no worse than fulfil such predietionsl certainly such statement coming from one in authority will not make him the more courageous since he win be- lleFe that no matter what he does his worth Will not he recognized in places Of authority That deelaAation of F. Mont Reilly marked the beginning of his troubles in Porto Rico, in which the mlleslones have been charges against him based upon acts small and great, It famed the flame of political opposition to him undoubted- is it increased the number of his polit- ieal opponents, While strong man is needed 10 take his place, the char aetefislie of tact next to that of strength, is necessary to make that mans administration a success.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
TACT WANTED

If there is one sort of person who impresses by his ineffectiveness if is the man or woman so subservicnt to tact that he or she will never sneak a word that may hurt someone. Plain speaking is necessary in many cases. and often to be admired. But plain speaking that is brutal and which will accomplish no good, is to be avoided.
 E. Mont Reilly, just resigned as governor of Porto Rico, began his team by stating plainly that the United States did not approve Of in- dependence for Porto Rico and. in effect. that there was no hope for such independence. The attitude of- tended not only those agitators there working for Independence. but also those who were unwilling to put from their minds the possibility of such in- dependence at some future date. The attitude gave the political agitators grounds for patriotic appeals and them texts for fervent speeches. It made opponents of such lgitators hesitate to stand against
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
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A MANNING

4 state Institution on Wards Island New York. has just been the scene Of q terrible tragedy, Twenly-two nn- fortnnates were killed and three at tendants, II had long been known that the place was a fiFe-trap; the Super. intendeht had made frequent appeals 10 the state authorities to be. given ire protection. The state had pro- crastinated. The tragedy has come and today there are numerous inves- tigations under way as 10 the cause Of the fire.
 No investigation" as to who Is 10 blame for the loss of life is needed. The legislators at Albany are 10 blame Tor failing to heed the appeals of the Superintendent and provide against the happening Of such terrible thing -1-all the more terrible because the victims Of the flames were irresponsi- be people who were confined in that institution because of their inirmities. There was no excuse for the neglect. The inmates of that institution could not speak for themselves. The man in whose care they were spoke for them in vain.
 The city Of New Britain has a Town Home. If is known to be fire-trap. The inmates of the Home have feeble voices; they can not ap- peal for protection themselves, but appeals have been made in their be- half. There would be no need for an investigation as to who was to blame if death through fire or cold should come to them. A new, safe refuge should be provided for them by the city. The tragedy in New York comes as a warning.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
THE FUEL SITUATION

The emergency fuel law continues
 to bring trouble and uncertainty. For.
 mer fuel administrator Harry C.
 Browns refusal to serve again, after
 his resignation, was to be expected
 Under the new law local fuel ad-
 ministrator would be, practically, a '.supernumerary" state policeman. Orders issue from the Superintendent of the State police, and it would be the duty of the local fuel administra-
 tor to obey those orders. But, despite
 his lack of power to frame policies, hewould be blamed for the practical failure of those policies to bring re- lief if failure came. It is one thing for business man to serve with other men in other communities, in an emergency for the benefit of his fel- low-townsmen, under a superior cre- ated for this emergency, but it is quite another thing for business man to be asked to place himself at the beck and call of the head of the State po- lice force, no matter how efficient as a police head that official may be.
 But the situation has to be met. The responsibility, at the moment, is upon the mayor. No matter how he may feel about the emergency legis- lation, he faces distressing situation. Theorizing will do no good. New Brit ain is without fuel administrators; such official is needed. The only thing for the Mayor to do is to take the means that the state has furnished him, whether he approves those means or not, and see to it that there is some one to look after fuel matters here. For this reason the action of Mayor Paonessa in presenting the case to the person who has been given authority, the Superintendent of the State Police, was the proper &C., tion. Admit the unwisdom of taking thls coal problem out ot the hands | of the men who were trying to straighten it out and of placing it in the hands of men of no experience in the matter, nevertheless those in- experienced men are the only ones, ap- parently, who have authority to do as the law has been in- tcrpreted.
 But when summer comes and the sunlight drives away memory of these cold days when we are all distressed by the muddle that has been made of the fuel matter, the warmth will not melt the memory of the way it was handled.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20

his speech al New Haven, Today, aitf
 iAeFa GeeFgs fsrarias asking as ia
 iAteneRe, P0inesEe quotes Hughes ie
 sheN that there is little likelihaed
 that We Seuld help officially, but oniy
 through private persons, BeRaF Law,
 answering Lloyd George, declares that
 now France would consider inteFferr
 snee not oaly NnfFiendly hut hostile,
 Thus the attitude Of the adminiss
 traitor here, rightly or wrongly, has
 had the effeel Of placing us farther
 from position Of country willing 10 do our share in strengthening out the difficulties which resulted from the war h connection with Lloyd Georges present stand il is to he remembered that, in iasi he brought Germany 10 terms by threat ening the same action by the allies that France has now taken, He cited not only Germans refusal to pay separations, hut her attitude Of re. sudiaiing her obligations entirely. He indicated that every action Of Ger many showed she did not intend to keep her word, rsder such eondi- tions, he said, the allies had a right to enter the RuhF, Now that the man who defeated him for the Premiership Is unwilling 10 offend France because France is doing just what Lloyd George said the allies had right to do and would do if Germany did not meet her obligations. Lloyd George makes what must be construed 10 be q political appeal to the United States "a political appeal because it is prob. ably fathercd by the wish 10 oppose Bonar Laws stand and because he must know from Secretary Hughes speech that the United States would not intervene without Frances full approval.
 If the administration in Washing on wanted to isolate the United States absolutely, it has gone about this very effectively as ar as the general European situation s concerned.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
BY FRITZ c. LANHAM '. \, Representative From Texas.
 Twelfth District

A negro waiter in a small town rcs- taturant where the menu consisted Of ham and eggs. steak. fried potatoes and coffee, took q trip to New York. There he soon spent his money and applied for work at a smart hotel and was assigned to a table. \ fashion. able couple entered and were seated.
 "Waiter." said the gentleman, please bring me some consomme and the lady some bouillon."
 "yas-yassuh." said the waiter.
 Then you can bring us some pate dc foi gras, a porterhouse n Ia Bor- deaux. potatoes lyonnaisc. and head lettuce with mayonnaise.
 And finish with two pineapple rarfaits. some rochefort, Bents wa ter crackers and two demi- -tasscs"
 "Ya-yassuh," said the waiter. un- certainly.
 Then hewent back to the buffers pantry. where he yelled:
 "Gmme."
 The cook was busy and paid no at-. tention Again the negro shouted
 'Gimme"
 Give you what" growled the cook.
 Gimme my hat and coat" said the waiter.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
MUSSOLINI AND BORAH

Speaking at the occasion Of the
 ratification of the Washington con
 ference agreemcnts by the Italian
 Senate. Premier Mussoini is reported to have said that Senator Borah's
 position did not give him sufficient
 prestige to compel the acceptance of
 his collection of more or less fantas-
 tic appeals" and he referred especial
 ly to the Idaho Senator's proposal for an international conference. Mussolini characterized this suggestion as too excessive
 No brief is here held for Senator Borah, his proposal, or for Premier Mussolini, but it is interesting to con- pare the two men and to imagine their positions exchanged, Borah in Mussolini's place, the Italian Premier in the United States Senate. And it is interesting to turn to the Italians words toward himself. Was he, the 't"thh pAoo1iAg DOl anu EIoNIllS up in section where romance and ad- venture was in the atmosphere, then prestige to compel the acceptance of his more or less fantastic appeals?" And yet no one will fail to believe that the first glimmering of the ambi- tions of Premier Mussolini for the strengthening of Italys came to him while poor man, more or less a mental recluse as he lived in that romantic, adventurous and secluded locality. If there is one man in public life today who might be imagined as living Mussolinis life of years ago, | thinking ambitious thoughts, con- vinced of his ability to realize his am- bitions picturesque, spectacular, that man is Senator Borah
 Taking only what is generally known of the lives of the two men, their private existence it would not be hard to imagine Mussolini in the United States Senate today giving a very good imitation of Borah, and the Idaho Senator, over there in Italy, taking Mussolnis place and, with the Italians experience in adventure and freedonI of personal action behind him, leading the black shirts of Italy just as effectively as Mussolini has ed them.
 Were the old days here, were Borah ind Mussoini to sit together a small able between them upon which rest d containers for liquid refreshment, 'r were Borah to take such position Il Italy in some quiet retreat, it is { cry probable that, after some hours f conversation, they would bow &C., 10 each other in the nost thorough mutual respect mean ( fhile murmuring Bottoms up." 2
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
COMMUNICATED
About the Streets.

To the Editor of The Herald:
 If the average person in New Brit ain would be as much concerned about health and the spread of dis ease as he is about the salaries of city officials and taxes, there would be far less flu" and grip in the city. Anyone walking on Main street this morning couldn't have helped being say nothing of nauseated. from the splitting on the sidewalk.
 A New Britain physician is quoted as saying that with the melting of the snow disease is bound to increase and with disease already in the air, every precaution should be taken to prevent 1t.
 If there is law prohibiting splitting on the sidewalk, why isn't it strictly Such conditions are a dis grace to the city and surely show a lack of good citizenship.
 A CITIZEN.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20

Chestnut are visiting friends in Ald- aletoHn.
 4 large lamp exploded on a table m inc house el w, !, Rawlings on Emmens Place last night and caused damage to the extent of about ss5, MF, Rawlings extingnished the blaze before any further damage was done,
 II IS pretty generally understood that Councilman c, ., Parker and Alderman O, r, Curtis of the third ward are candidates for ths mayor aliy at the election in the spring,
 The wheelmen Of New Britain are being asked 10 help nay for the maintenance Of the path between MeFlden and Berlin, The MeFiaeniles say that they paid for it last year and the New Britain cyclists had a great deal of fun on it.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
I25 Fears Ago Today
tTaken from Herald of that date)

Town Clerk Penneld recorded three deaths and issued four marriage li- censes during the past week.
 The soprano solo by William Muller at the basketball game tonight seems to be ant added attraction as the sale of tickets is the largest of the season.
 The smoker given by the New Brit ain Sanctuary Of Shepherds was a grand success last night. The enter- tainment was furnished by Michael Fitzgerald. J. J. Madigan. Philip Tor may and J. NJ. Curtin.
 : The Regulars will be crippled in their game against Middletown to- night by the absence of Pete O'Don- 1eil. An injury to his arm will keep him out Of the game.
 Robert and Richard Pinches of
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20

A normal girl is one who can imagine herself the heroine when her pet movie hero opens his arms for the closing clinch.
 Heinie seems determined to pout 1t out on this line if it takes all sum- mer.
 A nick town is place where every body wonders how Bill Jones manages to dress his family that way.
 Fable: Once there was a bachelor girl who could grow enthusiastic about her married sisters fine clothes.
 fashionable church is one where the preacher doesn't talk much about the camel and the needles eye.
 Lost memory; finds himself rich" Must have forgotten how to say Charge it."
 Correct this sentence: T don't care if there is company" said the small boy; T want to go to bed.'
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
THE WORLD SITUATION

The attitudes of four nations arc of especial importance in the world affairs, Germany. France, England and the United States. Germany's po- sition is pretty sure; she will not pay her indemnities if she can help it; she will do nothing to help unless she is obliged to. Months ago both France and England would have welcomed the aid of the United States. but the United States was waiting for an invitation. Secretary Of State Hughes eeGned our posifise not long ago in
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
SEE AS THEY LEARN
Coco.Cola King Fits Up Former Transport As Educational School to Tour Worlds Costly Trip.

Tour WOrl0-lS OUStiy AriP'
 Baltimore, Feb. 2O.--Asa G. Candler,
 IT.. son of the millionaire Coca-Cola
 king, of Atlanta, has completed ar rangements for the conversion of the former army transport Logan into a sumptuous see-the- world study college for boys The work will be done by the Bethlehem Shpbuilding corporation.
 The Logan will leave her berth at Curtis bay today and proceed to Sparrows Point, where she will be met by Mr. Candler, Professor Zebulon Judd, dean of the school, and sur veyors of both the American and Lloyd bureaus. She immediately will be surveyed and classified and turned over to the shipbuilders for recon- struction.
 With 400 boys, a large faculty a crew, managers and clerks of the various departments. the rebuilt ves- sel, under the name of the Candler Floating school. will set sail on Sep tember 15 on her initial voyage. She will complete her combined school term and voyage June 10, 1924.
 Mir. Candler said that the school is not a philanthropic foundation. It is purely business proposal and only men of means can afford to send their sons through such a course.
 My own son." MT. Candler said, and the son of my brother Howard will go on the first cruise. This ex- presses my confidence in the scheme.
 "The view take is this," MT. Cand- Ter continued. There are many poor boys who attend schools and buckle down to their work in earnest because they have no other interests but there are many sons of rich men who have their cars and their clubs and find too much to do other than to study. If the rich mems sons are sent to my school they will enjoy themselves but at the same time they will see that they must concentrate on their 5tudies.'
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
BODY IS IDENTIFIED

Chicago, Feb. 20.---A mutilated body found a week ago in snow
 bank at a secluded spot five miles from Geneva, Illinois, today was named as that of Samuel r. Hawkins of Chicago. Three men, one of whom said he had been Hawkins room mate, said the body was that of their friend. More than five hundred per sons had sought to identify the body.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
CHANGE IN R. R. SERVICE.

Announcement has been made by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad company of change in service from Hartford to Bristol. ef- fective Monday. February 26. The train now leaving Hartford week days at s a. m. for Bristol, will leave at $50 a. m., arriving in New Britain at 6:11 o'clock and in Brlstol ct 6:s0 o'clock.