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Evening star., 1923-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
this years income tax must be filed
on or before March 15.
Dinner List to Close.

Acceptances of invitations to the
dinner to be given by the District of
Columbia Bankers Association and
the Washington Stock Exchange Sat
urday night at the New Willard
Hotel must be in the hands of the
banquet committee, headed by Joshua
Evans, jr., president of the bankers
association, and Eugene z. Thompson.
head of the stock exchange, by 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
More. than 400 acceptances have al
ready been received, and a complete
list of those intending to be present
must be had by that time4
Evening star., 1923-01-17
w. r. T. Company Election.
Departmental Bank.

At the organization meeting of the
Departmental Bank, held yesterday.
the following officers were chosen 10
serve for the ensuing year: J. r. Ex-
niciOus. president: r. J. Quinn, vice
president; r. e. Potter, vice presi-
dent; l.. A. Rosafy, secretary, and
Marshall O. E'NDiciOuS ga Sbiar
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
Restaurant Burglarized;
 Woman Reports S96 Theft

Arvader Kanbakin, proprietor of restaurant at 46 Lafayette street, re. ported to Captain George J. Kelly at police headquarters today that his place was burglarized last night. En- trance was forced through Q back door. About s4 in pennies, three cheap watches and quantity of ci- gars and cigarettes was taken. The matter was referred to the detective bureau.
 Mrs. Lawrence Wohrley of 156 East Main street reported to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth at police headquar- ters last night that her. home was en- tered sometime yesterday afternoon, and s96 was stolen from a bureau drawer. Sergeant George c. Ellinger of the detective bureau is inyestigat- ing.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
SOLD GIRL FOR $500, HE
 WASN'T PAID, BEAT HER
Fathers Transaction Is Brought Out in Court When He Is Con-
 yicted 0f Assault.

New York. Feb. s.-That Joseph Toseano of East Pordham Road. the Bronx, sold his daughter for $500 was brought out yesterday at his trial for assault before n jury in the Bronx County court,
 Mrs Stella Vitnlli. 20 years old of s64 Whitioek avenue. the Bronx. testified that four years ago. when she vas iG years old. her father in- troduced her to Joseph Nitulli and told her that she must marry him, as Joseph had agreed 10 pay $500. The father, according 10 the story which came out in court. collected sinO and has been trying to collect the remainder since that time. Be- cause she did not succeed in getting her husband to pay the additional s2oo. her father, Mrs. vitulli testified, beat her repeatedly. finally. on April C last. striking her with an iron bar.
 The jury found the father guilty of second degree assault. He will be sentenced later.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

hps here ia New Britain ihe desire
 has been sKRFessaa-eamiRg from ihf
 same source as the plea for ihe ililf
 Red sehaolhense,
 It is unfortunate hat iFae that
 people RWi a literal meaning on words said and written iR Jest, The Herald
 fears misinieFprsla.ieR ef the above and therefore asglares plainly fer economy in the management ei school affairs hy these duly author ized Co manage school anaiFs-hs those whe have made New Britain a city 0f which ta be proud iR regard 10 its sehaol facilities and q ellf where school facilities Nill be gifen lg the ehiiiFen, The common eeunr eil is not auaiiiei 10 pass upon an school expenditures above ssea' The time spent In NFangliRE over such expenditures would he costly, As the little Red sehaolhanse of the old days represented work and sacrifice on the part Of those who built and main iainei il, so the modern school sss' tenn represents the desire of intelr ligent people in this day when the value Of education is recognized, 10 give children q fair start in life, And incidentally be il said that maintain- ing Inc present school system does not cost the taxpayers nearly as much in labor and sacrifice as did the little red sehoolhouse Of other days,
 As for the open saloon. a daily study Of arguments dealing with the prohibition amendment and tho Nol- | stead act fails to ind single adyo. gate Of the return Of the saloon, much as many people all over the regret the amendment and lisapprove Of the conditions arising rom the attempted enforcement Of he Nolstead act.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

honQrabie, the Supreme Court of the united States is now in session, All having business with the court draw near and make il known, God save the United States and his honorable court"
 ll is highly impressive occasion. and or all the judges who have helped 10 make il so. perhaps Chief Justice White was the most dignihed, the most impressive,
 on certain day this august nFa- White, filed from the side door into the court as usual. while all the at- teniahts and spectators arose, Out into the aisle stepped plainly dressed. white. haired old farmer and with hand extended and face wreathed in smiles, he aceosled the chief justice.
 "why. howdy. iedge." he said,
 A gasp went through the court room, The judge, thnnderstrnek, drowned portentously then, Of al sudden. he grinned. shook hands with the old man. whispered something 10 him and went on his way to the dias.
 Later he left his seat. came down into the court and talked for some time with the farmer. who was an old friend from his home town.
 There isn't my particular point to this story. save that it shows that q Supreme Court justice has a sense Of democracy and Of hnmor.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

lime. But hEsyeiY Ns assert gs Es- fuse 10 believe it, Only about half ef ihe thiFlY-oRe storms predicted for this winter haze folded as ia ihsiF snowy fleece, bat nevertheless Ne Fer Rest, aEn0ugh's Eneaghs Aaa we have had enough of winter So, MF, Gronadheg, go hack aRd sleep if son want 10, bRl We insist that winter Nil nel last much longer and if you think it win, just because you could see your shadow today, it's your loss, het ours You siii ind spring well advanced when you sneak out again 10 discover that, like other snRersli- lions and superstition mengers you are gone 10 innoeueus desueiude,
 Rat perhaps we had better confess for fear We are wrong in ali this, we are awfully sorry the greundheg did see his shadow today,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
CITY LIABILITY

Opposition has developed, and pro- nerly. to bill which would make al
 cities liable for damages sustained hS any person who falls on sidewalk
 presumably because of the slippery condition Of that walk, Tn this city the city settles some claims for damages Of this nature because of Inc statute which makes the city liable for dam ages resulting from injuries received from falls in the highway. which has been extended to cover the sidewalk. There has been some discussion as 10 whether or not ice and snow con- stltuted such an impairment as to render the city liable. Corporation Counsel Klrkham desired charter amendment which would release the city from liability excepting where there was defect in the walk.
 There is no basic principle Of law upon which the city's liability In cases of slipping, for instance on the walk, may properly be predicated. To carry the principle to the limit to show its absurdity it is not proper to hold the city liable for damages sustained by one who, for instance, slipped on banana peel on some walk in the city. The city, as owner Of property, d., sft,,r from falls on walks in front of its own property, as other owners should be held likewise responsible. But to con sider it the duty of city to keep all the walks free from slippery substance every minute of the day and night would be to require the city to do the impossible. Constructive" notice, even should not impose this liability upon a municipality.
 No criticism is here made of the action of the city in paying claims which have arisen against it. under the law as it is and under the deci- sions of the courts of this state. It is believed, however, that if a charter | amendment were adopted, relieving the city from liability as suggested by | the Corporation Council, in all cases except those where the walk was de- fective, such ordinance would be held proper were the test of 1t to be car ried to the highest courts. As for the proposed bill, making the city liable by statute, the cities of the state should oppose it energetically in the interest of the vast majority of the taxpayers of all the cities in the state,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
THE BoNrs AGAIN.

The decision of the British cabinet
 to accept the offer Of this country
 regarding the funding Of the British
 debt, and the probability that this country will make the agreement de- spite attacks upon the plan hy legis-
 lators who smart under The taeiless remarks of the British Chancellor of the Exeheauer, brings ID again the matter Of paying the bonus to ex- Service men and women out of the interest on that debt,
 President Harding would sign no bonus bin that did not carry pros visions as to its payments thus by implication, al least. he would sign n bili that did carry such provision. A tentative attempt has been made, or n suggestion rather, 10 include provision for payment Of the bonus in the acceptance by this country of the debt funding agreement. II would be well for none Of those who believe in this means Of recognition Of tho sacrifices Of our fighters to be deceived by such suggestions, Pro-, vision will not be made now. in all for the payment Of any bonus out Of the interest on this debt. The matter will be handled sepa- rately, and while settlement Of this debt funding question. bringing eco- homie encouragement as it will, may have the indirect result of bringing 10 life the bonus measure. the Presi- lent will not favor its association with the acceptance of the debt fund ng plan
 Those who have the interests of | he ex-service men at heart should lot raise false hopes in this regard. So more political capital should be made out of the bonus matter and hose who attempt to do it now have ot true understanding of the stua- ion or are deliberately misinterpret- ng it.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
25 Fears Ago To-day
(Taken from Herald of that date)

Captain W. W. Bullen of Company F., First Regiment. resigned his com mission today. He has been in serv- ice for the past 12 years.
 James F. Cooper is visiting friends in New York city.
 F. N. Humphrey, W. B. Rossberg, E. c. Babcock. William Muller and T.. w. O'Connor have been named com mittec to arrange for an entertain ment for the members of the Gentle mems Driving club.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Wilcox have returned to their home in Berlin aft CT their wedding tour.
 w. J. Rawlings has received his appointment as first lieutenant of Company l.
 Adjutant General A. l.. Thompson Of the l.. L., o. U. A. M., has been appointed to act national deputy for { oS to install the officers of the various communicates to which he may be assigned.
 Miss Rachelle Renard will open up a four nights engagement at the Opera House this evening with the play "Ingomar."
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
GROUNDHOG, BECOME,

We refuse 10 believe it! The worm, meaning us. has turned. No longer will we be bound in the fet- ters of superstition. Sweet and dear to our hearts as are the sentimental traditions Of the past we put them from Us. We rise in our might and post our bill of rights. We refuse to be bound by the vision of the ground hog. We barricade ourselves behind the true. trite expression Enough is Enough" and hereby declare that, groundhog or no grounding the win ter will end soon.
 Of course he saw his shadow to- day. But what of it? Of course the old superstition says that if he saw his shadow he goes back in his re- treat and eurls up for long rest while winter keeps at it's business of making things disagreeable for a long
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS

Probably the present members ot
 inc public utilities commission are far above the average Of such commits sioners, were that average to be taken
 over a. number of years. Personally
 they are men of the highest integrity.
 well versed in matters pertaining to
 their work. It is because they are
 men of this character that one may
 well believe the method of naming
 public utilities commissioners is more
 to blame for the unsatisfactory re-
 suits than are the individuals them
 selves. That those results have been
 unsatisfactory to the general run of
 the people. to us masses" as Will
 Rogers says, there can be little ques-
 ton. Members of the commission are appointed by the General Assembly, the nominations being made by the Governor which. of course, means that the Governor has the appointive power.
 The Democratic platform at the last election favored election by the people of these commissioners. This newspaper commended the suggestion, and nothing has happened since that time to alter the views then expressed. Mayor Paonessa has offered his sup port to the originator of a bill in the legislature which provides for the election by the people of the public utilities commissioners. It is presum- cd that The Mayors of Hartford and New Haven, being Democrats, and 1! other Democratic mayors, will give like support.
 But the matter is one quite outside | of politics, or one that should be di- i vorced from politics. Affairs within the jurisdiction of this commission ; are matters of vital concern to all the {, people, and those who handle them {; should be in touch with the people and answerable to them. The usual argu- ments will be advanced against the arguments insisting that these commissioners should be chosen with special regard for their knowl- edge and qualifications and that their selection should not be left to the people who are inclined to disregard such matters. But transportation means too much to the people to make them careless in selecting men who will be able to attend to it effi- ,iently. Where the people may be less aXacting in the selection of a public official whose duties are the handling of state business which is not clearly understood, the people who have to depend upon transportation would be careful to place transportation matters n capable hands.
 If there is any one criticism that nay be made of the present commits sion it is that its members have not been close enough to the people and {, little too understanding of the needs ,f a great corporation. This situation S probably unpremeditated; the ten lency merely characteristic of the members of the commission. But if he commission, with such capable I members has proven so unsatisfactoryS what would be its success were the members less efficient? I
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
LITTLE RED sCHOOLHoUsE.

Little Red Schoolhouse,
 Sweet dream of your youth,
 We're going to save you,
 So rugged, uncouth.
 Oh, Little Red Schoolhouse,
 Up there in the hills,
 Your coming will lower
 Our tax to three mills.
 It appears from an interpretation of the feast of reason and flow of soul" at the first annual banquet of the common council members We'd nesday evening, that adoption of the plan of preventing the school com mittee from spending anything over $500 without the approval of the common council would bring back the poor little Red Schoolhouse and do away with the sometimes embarrass- ing modern educational structures of the city of which the unenlightened have fooishly been proud. Now we know why the charter amendment was favored-it was to bring back
  course, the little Red Schoolhouse is the thing we want. Just think of the great men who were educated in that little Red Schoolhouse! Certainly what was good enough for them is good enough for our children. Think low sturdy the little ones of yes terday became. fighting the draughts in winter, dodging the spring rain drops as they seeped through the sweetly leaking roof with its pictur- esquc air of decay and homely sim plicity. Of all things to be desired that little Red Schoolhouse is the greatest. We have it on the author ity of successful men. Bring 1t back; bring it back before our children suffer the horrible handicap of mod ern education and, incidentally, be- fore we suffer the disaster of having to pay for something that will not advance our own personal interests. And the swinging doors of the cafe, How terrible that they swing no more to the unsteady touch of the man coming home with his weekly salary or wage! Probably few in all 1 this country, violent opponents of | prohibition or eager supporters Of it. lSne for those swinging doors again.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
NO FUEL IN 36 HOURS
 SENT INTO GERMANY
Franco-Beleian Blockade Seems
 Effective at Dusseldorf

Duesseldorf. feb. 2 (By Associated
 Press)-The blockade Of the RuhI valley from within was absolutely completed today. Not single ton Of coal or coke has entered Germany
 from the Ruhr in the last SC houra. the French authorities announce. add ing that the measures they put into force at midnight on January 31 arc totally effective.
 The Germans show no disposition 10 contradict the French as to the gem erai effectiveness Of tho blockade, but they relate how one train Of 46 loaded coal cars. disregarding all signals. ran the blockade at Horde, near Dort- mund yesterday afternoon and es- capped into interior Germany.
 Will Shoot. Is Threat.
 The French have 75's commanding every line into Germany and the di- rectors Of the railroads have been in- formed that any locomotive attempt ing 10 escape will be fired upon. In- quiries addressed to the French au- thorities as to why they have not re- sorted to the simpler way Of tearing up a few hundred yards of track along the occupied frontier of the Ruhr elicited the reply that they did not wish to interfere with other traffic for the present than exports of coal and coke. and are desirous of giving the railwaymen full opportun. ity to resume work.
 Many Back at Work.
 As a matter of fact the striking workers were showing an in. clination this morning to resume their duties on many of the interior lines in the occupied area of the Ruhr. The French are occupying only the lines surrounding the region, and the interior roads are now being partially operated by Ger mans.
 The Dusseldorf station was opened | this morning for the first time since January 25 but only small percent age of the scheduled trains were run ming.
 General Payot, the French quarter master general, told the correspond ent the French army service supplies were operating efficiently. He said he had seven days supplies of food ahead, while the poilu is assured of fifty days rations of his red wine, the 'pinard," which is just as essential to he morale of French armies as food.
 Must Pay Tobacco Tax
 The tobacco dealers and manufac- urers in the valley have been in- ;tructed by the French authorities hey must pay the tax on tobacco at Essen or Dusseldorf, disregarding 3erlin's orders to remit direct to the ,apital Should the tobacco men ,ay the tax at Berlin payments will lave to be made again here in the alley.
 The chief of police of Bochum was .rrested and expelled this morning.
 The Dusseldorf Nachrichten,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
CONTRIBUTED
THE PARSON AND HIS COATS

THE PARSoN AND HIS COATS Priest Blank was dead some year ago,
 We ne'er shall see him more" While I for one will ne'er forget,
 The many coats he wore. His bushy hair, so long and white,
 Adorned his cheerful face; A face which showed his love for God
 And for the human race. Whoever knew that gracious face,
 Sinners and Saints and all, Have naught but love for Parso Blank As they his face recall How many times he wore three coats, In winter spring and fall, And as a rule outside his coat
 He wore a heavy shawl. What should be done for bright boy, Tha1s sickly, weak and slim? If he is fit for nothing else
 Then make a priest of him. And thus it was with Parson Blank, And that's the reason why, His parents did advise their boy
 The ministry to try. God bless his parents for their choice, Few boys were ever born, With mind and heart so fittingly That office to adorn. One wintry night chanced to be Where he did make a call, Where he removed coat after coat, And placed them with his shawl He said to us, when you behold
 How many coats to wear, Perhaps you'll think an onion has As many coats to bear.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
ALLEN ORDERED TO QUIT
American Commander i'd Gefmans Must sesef Relations With Rhiaes land High Commission.

coblens, Feb, 2, tBy Associated Pressl-Maier Gen, Henry T, Allen, who commanded the American forces in occupied Germany, recently with- drawn, has heen directed by the state department in Washington to diseanr tinue immediately his unofficial Felas tions with the Rhineland high eom- mission.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
CAUSE OF INJURY DOUBTFUL
Compensation For Injury to Plainville Wrestler Refused By Commissioner (,norpe R. Chandler

Compensation award for injury sus tained to his side, has been refused r. Ivan Benjamin of Plainville by State Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler, because of doubt as to the cause of injury.
 Benjamin, who was injured while working for the Farnir Bearing Co., was awarded compensation of s10.S5 q week. beginning January 9, for an injury to his shoulder, On the ques- ton of the injury sustained to his side. the commissioner states the cause is "a matter of surmise, conjecture, guess or speculation"
 Benjamin, who claims to be the welter weight wrestling champion of New England, failed to show that the injury to the side was caused by his work. His last wrestling match took place August 25. 1922. It was not shown that his injury was due to this match.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
EAPIToL A JOKES
BY HENRY I4 MYERS ', :, senator From Montana

HE ERitea states supreme court Is the most au- gustlg digRihed h0dg in the world. Mhea the judges enter
 n sOle emn, black g0Nned pr0ees- sion, all in the court arise, and as the justices are seated, the ilalliff ho0ms out iR a deep and solemn voice,
 Hear ye, hear ,rq hear Nef The
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
TO RIHUMB BODY

fressssFy neni. Wa feFmii opeaias
 ef GEsse Al egpEass tiiils To seanh
 f0r CnaNa 1eseis,
 Washington, Feh. a,wfhe treasury department has aeapieseed in a re- quest of war department officers for the esh0msilaa and examination of the eofsaa Of James Jones, an AmeFl- can seaman buried in Cypress Hills cemetery, Bnoeklyn, to determine whether sHaggled Russian erewA jew els were buried with the body,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

shich pas suspended ganasrx sl. pili ls allowed 10 resume pahlieatien to- mofH0g.
 A company Of French soldiers aaaFleHed st BodelSeheiag had been using the shower baths intended f0F the miners ef nearby pil. The pros pFiet0F 0f the mine objected t0 this upon which the eaplain commanding the company informed the magRate that the soldiers from then on would proceed to his beautiful chateau and use his private shower bath. The miners showers were immediately thrown open again to the soldiers.
 Maasy Famine.
 The money famine continues The banks have begun ta ratien cash, glF- ing only so much to each customer,
 There has ben such an exodus that inc French offiee and municipal au- lhaFities are considering a reduction of the taxes on non-German residents as an indueemsnt for foreigners. with the exception of the French and Bel- gians to make themselves comfort able in Berlin, 0ffieials of tourist agencies estimate that there are still at least 5000 Americans in greater Berlin,
 Incidentally. beer Is selling at less than one cent glass,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
asm,~, aa,at pu.saa ar eissalatlan

TAs 4. R, c is RaiisHsl organization which fuFn'shss newspapers and aaAeFs fiFsFs wifi a strictly honest analysis of fireuiatien auF circulation statistics gre based nnf this audit, This insaHss nFor lsetiaa. against fHaui in newspaper dis iHhat'aa figures to both national sad ie' esl advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

A commodious dining room is one that has ample parking space for the accumulation of cut-glass.
 No wonder the Philistines derided Samson. He must have looked funny with his bobbed hab half way back to normal.
 One shouldn't criticize too harshly. It may be that the res something wrong with Europe's thyroid gland.
 You can't hitch your wagon to q movie star. The only wagon about movie star is waggin' tongue.