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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
CONFIDENCE.

Few of us would admit that we do
not succeed because we do not dare
to believe in ourselves and our
strength. Some hate to seem "chesty',
and SO go to the extreme of humility.
Others lack confidence for other rea-
sons. Over-confidence prevents a per-
son from doing his best and trying
hard all the time; he thinks it is not
necessary. Exactly the right amount
of self-confdence realizes that hard
work is necessary to bring out that
best, and proper self-appraisement
results in knowing what one is able
to do by such hard work.
A recent case of baseball pitcher
illustrates the point. George Boehler
has been sensation in the minor
leagues three different times. After
each brilliant season he was
bought" by major league club.
There, in fast company, he showed
none of 1.-THE stuff" of which great
pitchers are made. He did not real
ize that he had the same sort Of base
ball in his hands as the one with
which he had been SO successful: that
the opposing batters used bats similar
to the ones the hitters in the minors
used; that the same speed on The ball
and the same shape breaking curve
which had proven so successful in the
minors would bring success in the
majors-else the expert baseball
scouts would not have picked him out
as find" The result was that he
had no confidence in the skill he
knew he possessed. He has just gone
back to the minors, returned from
the Pittsburgh club which is said to
have paid big price for his services.
Many an old time pitcher who has
been successful in the big leagues
keeps on being successful merely be-
cause of his confidence. He has
nothing except his glove" as the
baseball saying goes. But he has
more. He has the conviction that,
having fooled his opponents once, he
can do it again and in some way that
confidence of his, that lack of fear
of opposing batters, carries him on
until his lack of strength and skill
becomes so apparent that it banishes
the influence he has and his attempts
to pitch become mere gestures.
That's life. Knowing you can win
is half the. battle, but it must be ac-
companied by the realization that it
is a battle you're facing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
AND NEW BRITAIN.

1t may be considered important if
true" that the Connecticut Chamber
of Commerce plans to do something
about the fuel situation. Member
ship OF its emergency coal commits
sion" was announced yesterday.
These members are from Bridgeport,
New Haven, New London, Naugatuck,
Danbury, Winsted and perhaps other
cities are taken care OF. But we fail
to notice any name familiar to New
Britain people. Perhaps New Britain
will be taken care Of, incidentally. as
well as the emergency coal commits
SION of the State Chamber is able to
take care of anyone. But we have a
feeling that New Britain is quite i'm
portant in the industrial world, thank
you, and it would be more satisfac-
tory to see some New Britain name
on such commission.
The plan is. according to the news.
that the commission will aim to Sc
cure to heuseholders and industries
of the state a sufficient supply of fuel
in the event of coal strike this
year. Whether or not the house
holders'' will be considered to a great
extent is a question. The industries
certainly will be considered if the
chamber accomplishes anything.
Naturally We are especially interested
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

In the householder, but the house.
holder is interested in seeing that
New Britain industries are taken care
of, If only in order that they may
have plenty of coal with which to run
the plants Perhaps it is "butting
in" to the affairs Of the industries
here to suggest that New Britain
man on that commission would have
been a proper recognition of our in
dustrial Importance. Perhaps we
should not criticize a lack of consid-
Grafton of this city's interest il the
New Britain industries do not make
such objection.
But the criticism was on our chest;
now it's off. That's ALL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
SAVING THE PENNIES.

An irritating form of waste of the
city's money and abuse of city prop
erty comes with the news that one
Of its cars is said to have been seen
at Momauguin recently presumably
not on city business. The matter
would be too trivial to emphasize
were 1t not for the ease with which
such waste of pennies might be pre-
vented, and the evident lack of SYM
pathy with the whole idea of econ
ony now SO important to the tax
payers.
The fact that one car was driven
to the shore once is perhaps unimpor-
tant. The fact that one tiny piece of
a dam holding back vast reservoir
of water broke off would be of little
importance in itself. The important
thing is that the improper use of this
car--if it was used improperly-and
the breaking off of one tiny bit of a
dam suggests the real danger that
might follow. If the breaking of that
portion of the dam indicated that
there were many other portions of
it in danger of breaking at any mo-
ment, the fact assumes immediate i'm
,portance. If the improper use of this
one car indicates that other cars are
being improperly used continually,
and that there lis a continual drain
on the city treasury from other
sources, due to carelessness, and that
city property is deteriorating because
of improper use, then the situation
assumes a significance that can not be
passed over. 1t is for this reason
that the proper authorities should
show the same concern about the use
of the city's cars they would show
regarding the improper use of their
own cars, and it is for this reason
that all departments of the city
should recognize the Importance of
preventing small items of waste in
their departments The sum of all
these bits of waste would be great
Little drops of water, little grains of
sand" and all the rest of it. Save the
pennies and there will be more dol
lars with which to do the necessary
things.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
rs Years Ago Today
lraken from Herald Of that date)

William Dunworth has gone to
study at Niagara university
Joseph Halloran and Frank Hart
have returned from weeks visit at
Block Island.
Edward Lynch and Charles Dunn
of the Philharmonic band. played with
the Bristol musicians al Lake Com
pounce yesterday
The officers of the local military
companies are eligible to membership
in the society of Foreign Wars.
John E. Sheehan will arrive at New
York from England Wednesday,. He
will find awaiting him an offer to play
In Held by the Enemy which will
be put on in Chicago theater this
month. Mr.. Sheehan has under con-
sideration an offer from Frohman
also.
Albert Middleton of Liberty street
jumped off his bicycle on Main street
yesterday afternoon just in time to
avoid being run over by large truck.
The wheel was demolished.
Peter F. ODonnell has returned
from Norwich. He has given up his
position as assistant manager of a but
ter store in that city.
Grand sub-Chief Ranger Delaney
paid an official visit to Court Pros
perity last evening and made some in
teresting remarks.
The members of Hose Co. No. Q
were out for practice last night on
Lake street.
AS the truck wagon of Daniel An
derson rounded the corner Of Com
mercial street last evening. a wheel
rolled off. There was an organ In the
vehicle and although the weight of
the instrument tilted the wagon over
1t did not slide out.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
Governors Foot Guards
Officers Are Promoted

Hartford, Aug. 9.-Orders from the
adjutant generals office today con-
firm promotions and appointments in
the second company, Governors Foot
Guards. These are as follows: Cap
tain and First Lieutenant Edward A.
Judge to be major, vice Cross, re-
tired. Second Lieutenant Ellis B.
Baker, Jr., to be captain and first
lieutenant. Third lieutenant Charles
E. Lockhart to be second lieutenant.
Fourth Lieutenant Joseph A, Weibel
to be third lieutenant. Ensign John
H. H. Alden, to be fourth lieutenant;
Sergeant William G. Mclaughlin to
be ensign. *
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
CHILD INSPIRES TRIBUTE.
Girls Dime, Earned Washing Dishes,
Starts Peoria Wreath Fund,

Peoria, ILL.,, Aug. "A little girl
who received dime for washing
dishes will be responsible for a fine
floral tribute which will lie on the
grave of President Harding as a me-
mortal from the people of the city.
The child brought the dime to a
newspaper office to buy flowers for
the president. The newspaper, in
spired by the act, called for other
dimes SO the girls wish could be
gratified. Dimes came in by the hun
dreds. the mayor heading the list of
givers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
Dissertations on
The Weather

Conditions:An area of high pres
sure over the Lake region is produc-
ing cool, pleasant weather in the
northern districts. Showers have oc-
CURED during the last twenty four
hours from Pennsylvania westward TO
Colorado and from Iowa southeast
ward to Florida. The greatest
amount reported was 3.46 inches at
st. Louis, Mo.
Conditions for this vicinity favor
fair weather with cool nights and
warm days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
SHOT BY BURGLAR
HE HAD CAPTURED
Jersey City Man Dying After
/ Attack in Home

New York, Aug. 9.--Harry Moore,
I'll years old, real estate operator OF
Ia Van Retain street, Jersey City, was
shot through the back In his nome
yesterday afternoon by burglar,
who later was captured. At the Jer-
sey City hospital last night II was
said that Moore was dying.
Moore left his Jersey City ornce
early in the afternoon for his home.
AS he entered the apartment house In
which he lives young man passed
lin on his way out OF the building,
Moore noticed that the man gave MN
furtive glance and hurried away
When he reached his apartment,
Moore discovered that the door nad
been "jimmied" open and the rooms
ransacked. -.
Moore hurried from the puildlng'
placing several bundles ne was carry
ing on a hallrack and started IN pur-
suit of the young man, whom he over
took at the corner of De kalb avenue
| and the Hudson boulevard.
II want to talk to you brother, SO
you'd better come back to Van Reitan
street." said Moore. The man demur-
red, but when Moore insisted, agreed
to return to the apartment house.
When the two reached the build
ing, Moore on the way to his apart
ment, stopped over to pick up the
bundles he had left In the hall. AS
he did so a shot rang out and Moore
fell. A bullet had entered his back,
cut away his right kidney and lodged
in his stomach. The stranger ned into
the street. with Moore, who had pick
ed himself up, in pursuit.
Moore, Wounded, Follows
In spite of his wound Moore was
able to follow the man half block,
shouting to men in the street to stop
the fugitive. Wade Wheaton, a negro
janitor, George Morrison, 73 years old,
and Ihomas Kelly, 56 years old, the
proprietor OF garage near Moore's
home, pounced on the stranger while
Moore blurted out his story. Then he
collapsed and was taken to the Jersey
City hospital in an ambulance.
In his flight from Van Reitan street
the fugitive had thrown away Jim
my 32-callbre pistol with one bull
let discharged, silver mesh bag, a
locket, several scarf pins, q wedding
ring and other articles. He was held
prisoner IN keily's garage until the |
arrival OF the police, who searched
MIN and found SIS in cash, another
Jimmy and three skeleton keys.
Inc prisoner said he was Arthur
LINDSAY, 20 years old, OF 14S Franklin |
street. brooklyn. He was charged
with atrocious assault, carrying con-
ceaieo weapons and robbery. Detec-
yves SAID that ne had denied shooting |
moore. He admitted, however, the |
ponce salo' that the pistol which was
picked up was MS.
Questioned at length by detectives, |
LINDSAY ADMITTED having entered
Moores apartment and several other
apartments in the neighborhood dur
ing the AFTERNOON. He told the police |
ne was professional sneak thief, and !
tnat ne worked with a confederate
rarheo holman, who recently had |
come from chicago. He and Hoff-
man Lindsay said, had visited sew
eral apartment houses and had decid-
Gu 10 end tnelr days work after go
ing through the Van Retain street
apartment house.
Says AccOmpJjce Eire1 Chot
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
MESSAGE TO COOLIDGE.

Boston, Aug, 9.-The Massachu-
sets State Chamber of Commerce to-
day sent telegram of sympathy to
President Coolidge for his personal
loss in the death Of the late Presi-
dent and their best wishes as he as
the nations leadership. re.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
CAR LOCATED.
Machine Taken From Walnut Hill
Park is in Newington.

The police have been notified that
an automobile belonging to Bolislaw
Scoplikowski of 4o2 Allen street,
which was stolen at Walnut Hill park
on the night of July S, has been To-
Gated and is at Goodale's garage in
Newington. 49,. l>,.4el
The car was brought into that gar
age on the night it was stolen, the
proprietor told Chief Hart, at the re-
quest of state policeman. 1t was
badly damaged, he said, and Mr.
Scoplikowski has not as yet called for
II .... 49, 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

The A. b. G. 10 a nationaf organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tisers with strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis
trlbution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
PRISONS TO HOLD SERVICES
sing Sing and Bedford Plan Memor,a,
Exercises.

ossining, Aug. 9.-Memorial exer-
clses In reverence of the late Presi-
dent Warren G. Harding will be held
tor Sing Sing prisoners in the prison
chapel on Friday, when all work will
De suspended. The Rev. Father Will
liam f. Cashin, chaplain, will conduct
the exercises. Warden Lewis +.
Lawes, and probably some of the pris-
cners, will speak.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

The Only profitable advertising medium IN
the City. Circulation books and press
room always open TO advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Were Anderson to be convicted he
might spend his leisure in writing
Confessions Of Reformer."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Our international relations never
worry us like the ones who visit us
over the week end with their five
kids,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

It's all right to plead the statute
of limitations when it comes to giving
the devil his due.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

And when they are discussed thet
are usually little politics"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
Bedford. Aug. 9.-Arrangements

Bedford. Aug. s.-Arrangements
were made at the state rcformatory
FOR women in Bedford yesterday TO
suspend all work on Friday and hold
memorial exercises out of respect for
the late President Warren G. Harding.
1t is planned to have the prisoners
sing President Harding's favorite
hymns. Lead, Kindly Light" and
How Firm Foundation"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Sullivan carried no message from
King George to Poincare across the
channel. He had troubles of his own.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Girls admire the man with a heart
of gold" but prefer the man with
mines of it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
M.mh.r ), Tn, A.so r,,,ed Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
to the use for Republication OF all news
credited to It or not otherwise credited
In this paper and also local news pub
IisiIe1 y. rein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Easy way to remember peoples
names and faces Pretend to your
self that they all owe you money.
Patent applied for.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

The honest of all non-aesthetes is
the husband who looks upon his
wife's flower pots as merely a place
to spit,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
TELEPHONE CALLS:

Entered ct the Post ONCE at New Britain
as Second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

About the ony time that lot of
workers show speed and energy is
when they're going after their pay
checks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Strange how little politics are dis
cussed in the hot weather.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

When it rains hard silence never
does.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
New Britain Herald

BERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
fssued Daily. Sunday Excepted
At Herald Bldg, 81 Church Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Gambling and games of chance will
continue in our cities as long as pc
destrians must get across the streets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

1t is more blessed to give than to
have to think up a speech of accept
ance and thanks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Speaking of the heat, how many
miles to the collar do you set these
days?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Business Office ..........'...-.'''.''' 20
Editorial Rooms ..........,...s-''... sSs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

The self-serve idea is newer in the
cafeteria game than it is in politics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Each child is burdened with $96
of public debt We've often won
dered what makes a newborn infant
yell.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

A man doesn't need security wher
he starts out to borrow trouble.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

About twice as much power is re-
qlired to stop an express train as is
necessary to start one
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

A married man is usually, in a
manner or speaking, conversatiated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Labor calls for a new deal, Nor
diamonds and less spades.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Judge Gary insists that laboring
men ought to do their daily dozen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Peace has it's victories but they
make bum memoirs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

AS we remember it, the beginning
of modern sanitation was the mus
tache cup.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

1t is impossible for the average
author to pick what he considers the
ten best books. The average author
hasn't written that many.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
$500 . year,
1900 Three Months.
7bc Month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

The fellows who are trying to
divide the war reparations ought to
call in that woman who was sawed
into so many halves on our stage last
winter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-09

Correct this sentence: Il feel it
my duty" whispered the ticket scalp
er, Ito tell you that this seat I'm SELL
ing you in the twenty third row is
behind a post"
Evening star., 1923-10-07

Scouts. The Brownies and the Boy
Scouts meet. The Psychology Club.
under the leadership OF Mrs. Edith
Sears, VIII mset%at and the Dra-
Grange as leader, will gather for In
struction at 1890 The Petworth
Woman's Club Is planning a cherry
blossom bazaar" to be held at the end
OF this month. r.,..F
Park yiew-Rhythmic dancing is
held Wednesday afternoons under the
leadership of Miss Evelyn Davis. FRI
day nights the Park View Athletic
Club and Boy Scouts meet The newly
organized Park View Woman's Club
is planning for special meeting that
will be announced later.
Johnson-PowelI Rhythm dancing
and violin instruction at 3:15 is held
Tuesdays; children's rhythm class.
Thursday at 3:15; French classes and
expression classes. Friday afternoons
at 3:15. On. alternate Friday eve.
featured. The director Of visual In
struction. Anna Marie Howard, of
the Community Center Department.
has slides and well worked out pro-
grams that will be of benefit to teach
ers and others who desire to enter
tain or instruct groups OF pupils. par
ents or friends along these lines
T.. W. bfOWn-A cTCHCn NA30C WIZ
Nine Pharin. instructor. ts to be held
Thursday at pm. and Friday At
pm. will be a class in rhythm instruc-
tion under the direction of Miss Flor
ence Fenton.
Lovejoy-Meetings Of the East
Washington Male Chorus, the Buffalo
Athletic Club and other ATHLETIC
clubs are to be held Thursday night
from to 1920. The Mems Civic
Club will also have a meeting on that s
it's first meeting of the season. Fri
day at pm. Saturday evening there
will be meetings of Scouts and ath-
Ietic groups. There will also be
visual instruction program.
Miner NormaI-Friday at s pm.
there will be moving pictures TOR
children. needIework classes for girls.
meeting Of the Boy Scouts san ana ~ :
leadership Of Joseph Cook, pnys-
ical training teacher. Registration
for the different classes and CLUBS Is
still open. Tho Red Cross Club par
ticularly desires membership Tor home
economics, home nursing and other
branches. The Girls Achievement
Club meets Monday afternoons and
cation lectures are held. In the morn
| ing of October 12 there will be q vis-
ual instruction lecture and entertain
rnent by the teachers OF the school In
| co-operation with Mrs. Rebecca Gray
of the Community Center Depart
ment. The Dunbar Spanish Cluo VIII
| give a short play In this Columbus
| day celebration. Friday. for the bene-
| AT of the normal school.