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, 1923-03-06
Curtailing the Outgo

TT is not only q matter of record but is common
l. knowledge that the congress which has just ad
journed has exceeded all expectations by the re
auctions it has been able to make in federal APP
preparations. This has been brought about through
the close and harmonious cooperation of the com
mittees of congress, the. heads of the executive
departments with the great help of the leaders of
the two houses. Particularly in the house where
leader. Mondell long ago announced his devotion to
a program of strict economy. In fact it required
the help of everybody to swing the public exxpendi-
lures back to the reasonable and necessary after
the riotous example of the. Wilson regime.
Probably no other one thing helped more in this
regard than the establishment of the budget bu-
reau and house committees that report on appro-
priations. Instead of numerous committees report
ing bills without knowing what other committees
were doing, one committee has passed upon all bills
before they were submitted to the house, and thus
it became easier to "cut the garment to suit the
CLOTH" The house has also been fortunate in its
: chairman of appropriations, Congressman Madden
sof Illinois. The high standard set by the Republi-
can majority under the leadership of Mr.. Madden,
was attested during the closing days of the session
by e leading Democrat. Representative Gallivan,
of Massachusetts, speaking on the final appropria-
ton bill submitted, said in his Introductory re
marks;
81 want to take this opportunity to say to my
colleagues that in my eight years of service on the
: appropriations committee, having served under
some of the ablest men in this country as chair
men of that committee. L have yet to meet the equal
of the present chairman. 1t is with pride and sat
is faction that 1 am permitted to stand here on
z this floor and say that in my judgment Martin b.
Madden of Illinois, as chairman, has been a non
= pareil."
1t is we'll to remember that Mr.. Madden was
nominated by Republicans, elected by Republicans
aided by a goodly number of Democrats who know
n good man when they see his record, and was
chosen chairman of appropriations by a Republi-
can majority in the house. The Republican party
is entitled to the credit for the good work Mr..
Madden and his committe have done. Exactly the
same can be said of the work of the appropria-
tions committee of the senate, which, under the
Craftsmanship of Senator Francis +. Warren, of
Wyoming, has done its part in the work of cur
failing federal expenditures.
The splendid work that has been done will be
presented to the country for its consideration in
the campaign of 1924. 1t is bound to receive the
appreciation and the commendation of the people
with the some heartiness that was apparent in
the remarks of the Democratic congressman from
Massachusetts.
, 1923-03-06
Where Is 1t?

WE HAVE HEARD quite considerable about the
w Democratic landslide of 1922, more in fact than
seemed justified under the circumstances.
The Republican landslide of 1920 could very
properly be ~dignified by such reference for as we
recall that mass of figures at this time, it mounted
to something like seven million votes in excess
of what was accorded the opposition. That is n
real landslide and the deepest and tallest one that
ever slid in the United States of America. We
fail to see the landslide of 1922.
1t is quite obvious that the last congressional
elections were decided upon national issues-upon
the record of the Republican congress. Republican
candidates for congress, ninety per cent of whom
were present incumbents up for reelection, ran
upon their record and the record of their party in
congress and in control of the federal ndministra-
ton.
Democratic, politicians and newspapers have
been %chortling even since the election of the ~Dcm-
ocratic landslide" and counting the presidential
election of 1924 as already won on the basis of the
elections last fall. The Democratic enthusiasm may
be well-rntentioned but it is undoubtedly based on
misinformation. The official returns as canvassed
by officials of the respective states fail to show
any Democratic landslide"
For example, Democrats are counting Michigan
in their column, but the official canvass shows the
aggregate vote for Republican congressman in Mich
igan was 1SSy317 larger than the aggregate vote
of the Democratic candidates.
Democrat "dopesters" talk about New York and
New Jersey being safely" Democratic since the
landslide last fall. The official canvass shows the
aggregate vote of the Democratic candidates for
congress in New York exceeded that of the Repub-
licans by only 51,316, which is not much of a land
slide! The recent special election in the nineteenth
New York district showed a meagrc FOG Democratic
majority as against a Democratic majority of g.,
GIG last November, which shows the drift-a drift
which will wipe out many times that Landslide"
of 51,316. The Democratic Landslide" in New Jer-
sey gave the Democratic congressman an aCCre-
gate vote of only 81 over the aggregate vote of their
Republican opponents-not much to go on even
the most optimistic Democrat must admit.
The following is the tabulation of the aggregate
vote for Republican and Democratic congressman
in the several northern states, as compared from
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Banning Devils Prayer Book

A SUPER PURITAN, who by some accident to the
II election machinery of the state of Maine, be-
came a member of the general assembly, barking
back to the blue law period has introduced a mea-
sure to prohibit card playing in and about the
state capitol, the MEMBERS having but recently
abandoned checkers and taken 10 poker and seven
up.
The mania for the regulation of personal con-
duct, so prevalent elsewhere, in a historical age,
has at last broken through into Maine, heretofore
remarkably free from such attacks.
1t is not even asserted in connection with the
Introduction of the bill that the boys are playing
cards for money, gambling as we believe it is
termed. they simply played cards.
The author of the bill assumes that there is
something immoral in the amusement of card play
ing. He seems to have just awakened to the fact
that there is such an institution as card playing.
Therefore since 1t is practiced and is bad, he would
restrict, even abolish IL.
In the b~enighted sagebrush country we have
heard of card playing, but know nothing about it.
1t has never been introduced here and therefore
had no opportunity to attain popularity. We have
no idea how 1t would be in action. From what fugi-
tive idens we have of the pastime, however, we
see no particular harm in ii except the waste of
valuable time. II there is such a thing as gamb-
ling, of course that is an entirely different matter.
All states, have already l~egislated against that.
That is understood to be wrong and players can be
arrested and taken to court.
What our Maine friend is seeking to do is to cast
card playing out of the capitol.
We wonder If it is permissible to pitch horse
shoes on the state house lawn at Augusta?
, 1923-03-06

liberty to remarry immediately-ln
Yucatan- But a divorced woman
cannot remarry for 900 days. poor
soul. unless she changes her mind
and remarries her previous husband
1t is not explained why there should
be such discrimination against wo-
men. Members OF the gentler sex
who have awaited themselves of the
facilities of our own Reno for the
enforcement Of boresome husbands
would be s~candalized at the idea of
having to wait 800 days before
marrying the other chappie. why.
in 400 days some Of them have
reached another divorce.
However, the Yucatecos are show
ing special consideration for women
in n bill now pending. which provides
for free divorce for women who have
legal cause. and for drastic enforce
ment of paternal support OF both
legitimate and Legitimate children.
And altogether the prospects OF the
American Egypt as a fashionable
winter resor seem to be very bright
indeed.
, 1923-03-06

creasing demand for linens. In the women's wear
market one operator said the buying for fall re-
minds him of "the good old war days" He was
asked whether he also had in mind the terrible days
of 1920. He looked grave for a moment, but the
smile of optimism came quickly.
The dress strike has been settled and the men
are returning to the shops, which are ready for
boom sales. The textile prosperity will not supply
the Democratic party with any campaign ammuni-
tion in 1924. Textiles are our trite tariff testi-
monials. The activity of the mills means steady
work for the employees, regular full pay on Satur-
day night and a correspondingly good demand for
the commodities these mill workers must consume.
The active textile mill means a better market for
farm produce for lumber, for fish, for luxuries
of all kinds.
, 1923-03-06
The Mills and Factories

pROBABLY no American industry has been more
L greatly benefited by the restoration of tho pro
tective tariff than the textile industry. Summarize
ing recent reports it is apparent that the volume
of business done in woolens and worsteds for fall
trade has been large. IT is certain that some agents
have been called on for goods which will oversell
their mills. In cotton goods the well-sold position
Of the mills makes it difficult TO get additional ac.
commodation where nearby goods are wanted. Pro
duction in silk centers shows signs of constant
expansion. so great in some instances that the la
bor shortage is seriously interfering with the nee
essities of the business. Some of the articificial
SIX producers have been overwhelmed with offers
OF business they cannot accept and make proper
deliveries. The knit goods industry is enjoying a
great trade revival. in the Passaic, n. J.. bandker-
chef mills great activity is reported, with an in.
, 1923-03-06
A Former Cruel Rite
BY Fox

Like a page from midas gloomiest
past is the news from Calcutta that
a a & Of ''suttee' recently happened
in n village in the interior, 4 young
widow climbing on her husbands fun
eral pyre. taking the head of the
corpse oil her lap and perishing in the
flames according to ancient custom.
A British law attaches the guilt of
''culpable homicide" to all who abet
the immolation of widows, once a
popular feature of Hindu life. Its
almost total abolition IA due to the
labors OF Lord William Bentinck. who
also abolished tho system OF religious
assassination known as Thuggism
and OF whom Macaulay wrote:
He abolished cruel rites. he eff.
faced humilihting distinctions, he
gave liberty to the expression OF pub
lie opinion, his constant study It was
to elevate the intellectual and moral
character OF the nations committed
to his charge"
The abolition of fsstittes'' was as diff.
, 1923-03-06
Keep Marching On

What though the storm-clouds Oft
may rise
Above thy way7
Keep marching on, before hin ey~
The skies, so gray,
win brighten soon to rainbow hues
And thou shalt see.
Through rifted clouds, loves wider
views,
And vistas free.
Art worn with burdens hard to bear.
Hopes light grown dim?
Keep marching on, God knows thy
care.
Share it with Him;
Eyes forward move. though hard and
slow
The march may be.
Thou'rt not alone for He viii 80
Each step with thee
Keep marching on through cloud and
sun,
Each day viii bring
Some hard task to its close, well done
And hope will spring
with each ARE vanquished, stronger.
aye,
TIL all are gone.
Lost in the light Of perfect day
Keep marching on.
Ida L. Reed.
, 1923-03-06

icult a task as the stopping OF the.
throwing OF children by their parents
to be crushed to death beneath the
car of Juggernaut. In one year alone
early in the nineteenth century 700
widows were known to have been
burned suIive in tho presidency OF
Bengal alone.
1t was bad enough whom they did 1t
voluntarily. but in many cases the
hnpless creatures rebelled against
their horrible fate and were forced
into the fire by their husbands rela-
tives and he'd there by means of long
poles provided for the purpose.
"Suttee'' is an English variation OF
the Hindu word "sati," which signi-
ies good woman or true wife. Until
the English interfered it had been for
many centuries a rite of the Brah-
man religion. The priests who kept
1t alive pointed TO authority for it in
the vedas, or ancient Indian scrip
lures, but modern scholarship declares
those passages to have been priestly
forgeries. Guru Amar Das, n Of the
noblest Of religious teachers, said
''They are not salts who burn them
selves with the dead. The true sati
is she who dieth ron the shock of
separation from her husband. They
also ought to be considered salts who
abide in charity and contentment,
who serve and. when rising, ever re-
member their lord"
The Emperor Akbar prohibited the
immo,ation Of widows, but it con-
tinued until Queen Victoria's time,
, 1923-03-06
Outbidding Reno

While an earnest band OF reform
ers is agitating for a boiling down of
the As existing varieties of American
divorce Into one federal brand. a total
ly opposite movement is on foot in
certain other parts of the world.
where day by day in every way d.
vorce is getting easier and easier.
Thus on top of the news last week
that Flume had become the Reno OF
Italy came n hopeful proclamation
from Yucatan. the American Egypt.
to the effect that an attractive line of
divorces can be obtained there by for
eign couples at from SIS up.
BY adding bargain divorces to It's
attractions OF tropical climate and
Maya pyramids and ruined temples
of unknown antiquity Yucatan is
making a formidable bid for the rich
tourist trade A glance at tho tenta-
tive price list OF divorces cabled by
the country's enterprising publicity
promoter shows that the shrewd
Yucatecos. as they call themselves,
have a lively appreciation OF the pos
S ,bilities of the divorce business IL in
telligently conducted.
The lowest price. SIS. is quoted for
divorces by mutual consent" This
would require. of course. the pres
ence Of both husband and wife for
the stipulated thirty days residence.
Both would spend money with the
local hotel keepers. tradesmen. hack.
men n other worthy citizens, and
thus the community would profit
twice as much az Reno. which sci
dom sees more than the prosecuting
party to ono OF its justly famous
divorces.
And. by the way. each party would
have TO be represented by a Yucateco
lawyer. That's a very important
feature of the proceedings. The new
divorce law OF the American Egypt
says that all divorces must be OBJ
tanned through lawyers belonging to
h League of Resistance. the official
Socialist organization OF the State OF
Yucatan. headed by the Governor.
Nominally the American Egypt ia
a part Of the Republic OF Mexico,
but In practice It manages, as always,
to go pretty much its own gait.
Since the revolution of Niadero, in
which it played a gallant role. it has
made things uncomfortable for its
old hemp planter oligarchy OF Span.
ish descent and for the ecclesiastical
influences that ruled the State in the
days when tho planters were supreme
and the native Msyas were virtually
slaves.
Now the Ainyas laborers are not
only free men. who receive wages
but they are un!onized and 20 on
strike when they feel like II. And
their Socialistic government delights
in establishing innovations. like the
new divorce law. which scandalze the
former oppressors.
In addition to the SIS divorces by
mutual consent" the Yucatan law
provides for two classes OF contested
divorce-those for legal cause and
those without legal cause. Each kind
costs si25. A divorce without
cause can be obtained by a simple
application TO the court.
Before the divorce is granted. how
ever. a trial period OF thirty days
must elapse to afford the estranged
couple an opportunity for reconcilia-
ton. II you want quicker action you
must go after n divorce "for legal
cause" but with that kind you will
I have al! the bother OF producing
witnesses md proving your case.
The cour expenses are the same
$125. As for the lawyers fees
that's you lookout.
A man divorced in Tucatan is at
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The Casper Tnbune's Program

Irritation project west of Casper to be author
lied and completed at once
A complete and scientific coming system for the
city OF Casper.
A comprehensive municipal and school recreation
park system, including swimming pools Tor the
children OF Casper.
Completion of the established Scenic Route bou!e-
ward as planned by the county commissioners TO
Garden Creek Falls and return.
Better roads for Natrona county ana more high
ways for Wyoming.
More equitable freightrates for shippers of tho
Rocky Mountain region. and more frequent train
service for Casper.
, 1923-03-06
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1928.

and the most sanctihed spots in India
are sprinkled with small white pillars.
each OF which tells tho story OF a
widow burned.
, 1923-03-06
AHOt Dish
for a cool morning

There is nothing more bracing, these chilly
mornings, than a hot nourishing cereal
and whole wheat is all nourishment-y yet
easily digested
It's easy to make a real whole~wheat por>
ridge. Just put two Shredded Wheat Biscuits
in a small saucepan; add salt and enough
water to cover the bottom of the pan; stir
and boil until thick. Then serve with milk
or cream. Try it-then you'll know what a
hot cereal really can be-
Shredded Wheat is 1905 whole wheat,
ready=cooked and ready-to-eat. A per-
feet, delicious food for any meal of the
day. Serve it simply with milk or cream,
or topped with berries or fruits. Con-
tains al the bran you need to stimulate
bowel movement. 1t is salt-free and un-
sweetened-you season it to your taste.
Tnscuit is the Shredded Wheat Cracker
"a real whole-wheat toast. Try it with
butter, soft cheese or mnrmaladeS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
City Items.

French Hat Shoppe, ST West Main
St., Prof. Bldg. Exclusive millinery
--advt.
A son George, has been born to DIR.
and Mrs. A. l.. Avitable.
Open alleys at the Casino tonight.
--advt.
Lady Wallace lodge, d. Of s., will
hold a regular meeting in st. Jean de
Baptiste hall tomorrow evening at s
o'clock.
Piano Polish-Houseclean c.
l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
Charles Wallin of Mackay & Wal
lin, is in New York attending the
furniture show.
A meeting of the board of public
works will be held tonight at 1880
o'clock at the office of the board in
City hall. ..
The estate of the late Grace E.
Gillin will go to her husband. DR.. C.
H. Gillin, she having died intestate.
The Commercial Trust Co. has been
appointed administrator
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
MARCUS White ON
NEEDS OF SCHOOLS
Tells Survey Committee Each
Building Should Have Library

Libraries in all the schools as aux
iliaries 10 the New Britain Institute,
doing away with portable school
buildings, and an underground tunnel
from the new normal school to the
Stanley school to permit the Normal
school heating plant take care of the
Stanley school, were some of the
recommendation suggested by Prin-
/ cipal Marcus White OF the State
Normal school to the special commit
tee of the school survey committee
last evening.
Those present were Mayor Pao-
ncssa. Chairman Georgc A, Quigley.
Secretary Fred o. Rackliffe. T. w.
| Grove, c. J., Pierce, /, WeXler, Ed
ward IT, Hall. j.. 7. Ships and II. p.
Smith.
Mr.. White, who is considered one
OF the best informed educators In
New England, pointed out to the
committee that Belvidere is growing
and that plenty of school accommo-
dations will be needed there. He
said school accommodations should
be planned on large scale. The
present four room building is too
small ana 100 near the highway nc
said the school board recently pur-
chased larger lot in that vicinity
and he would recommend building
farther back from the highway so the
school program would not be ham
pered by the noise of traffic.
Recommending the connections OF the
heating plant with that of the normal
school by tunnel, he said, inasmuch
as the state is using it as a model
school the state could heat 1t from its
own plant and the only expense to the
city would be the digging of the
trench. This on the other hand would
save the cost of new boiler, and the
purchase of coal and handling of
ashes by the city.
Mr.. White said he would like to see
the city take steps to eliminate some
of the portable buildings, remarking
that the Bartlett school is a wretched
place and should have dynamite put
under it. He explained the platoon
system now in use in the schools and
the method in which auditoriums and
gymnasiums are used to relieve con-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
CELERY KING

Is purely vegetable, costs but trife,
Ia a gentle. sure. safe and sane iaxa-
tive, fine for children as well as grown
uDs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24

gestion In class rooms, He said, in
response to questions that audtoriums
could be built SO large that they could
defeat their own purpose. but felt that
an assembly room OF some kind was
necessary in every building. Mayor
I'aonessa remarked that he too was In
favor OF assembly rooms. but did not
favor building theaters in school
houses,
Every school building should have
library, Mr.. White said. and if the
school board provides the quarters the
New Britain Institute will provide the
library
He was asked by Mr.. Hall II he ap-
proved of combining gymnasiums and
auditoriums in schools and replied
that it was not practical.
Asked II he thought one auditorium
could be used for two or more schools
In the same neighborhood. Mr.. White
said he did not think II wise. He re-
piled to u question asking his opinion
OF the one story school building that
he was not familiar enough with the
type to express much OF an opinion
but he had no criticism to offer.
Mr.. Ships told Of visiting school
of this type at wethersheld, and the
members of the committee seemed TO
think 1t far more economical.
Use For Old Normal School
Mr.. White spoke of the present
Normal school building and said It
would make an admirable place for
the superintendent OF schools, whose
quarters he said were entirely too
crowded where he Is. He said the
building could be used as a head
quarters, central supply station and
there were a number of good class
rooms which were admirable for spe-
cial instruction. The building is in
good shape, with the exception of a
possible few slight alterations which
would be required.
He said he had given up the Bart
lett school as a model school because
It was not satisfactory. The school is
not conducive to good health, is damp
and sometimes teachers and pupils
must wear overshoes, he told the |
committee. 1t is wretched place for
a school and ought to be dynamited,"
he said.
He spoke of the Monroe school and
cited that as an example of the mis-
take to be made in not purchasing
enough land in the first place and
building for the future.
Mr.. Ships reported that he had
found where the Nathan Hale school
could develop four or five more rooms
by simply grading away the ground
on one side of the building, Three
more rooms could be developed in the
Elihu Burritt school, he reported.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
OFFICERS ELECTED

Harry Kutcher Made New Head of
Phoeniv Temple of Honor at An
nual Meeting Held Last Evening.
Harry kutcher Of Park street was
elected chief templar of Phoenix
Temple of Honor at the annual meet
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
WILL PUNISH TRIBESMEN
Afghans Who Kidnapped Girl, Now
Being Returned-Also Murdered
Her Mother For Revenge.

Simla, British India, April 24.--Sir
John Maffey, chief commissioner for
the northwest provinces, is expected
to arrive in Peshawar today with
Molly Ellis, the Is year old girl who
has been recovered from the band of
Afghans who kidnapped her. The
commissioner is credited with the in
tention of furnishing the tribesmen re-
sronsible for the murder of the girls
mother, as well as other crimes.
1t Is said that the murder and the
Kidnapping were in fulfillment Of a
vow of vengeance made by the leader
of the marauders. This chief, resent
ing the humiliation which he was
forced to undergo when the British
recovered quantity of stolen police
rifles was tainted by the women of
his tribe. He then swore that he
would make the British feel the ven
geance of the natives as they never
had before.