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New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
TO PLAY YOLLEY BALL
Professionals and Y. M (. A. Teams to Engage in a I5 Game Series. Starting Tomorrow Night.

The Professional yollcy ball team explained by Dr. ]. F. conger has challenged the Y. NJ. (. A. team 10 n series of IS games. and the challenge has been accepted by the "" repre- sentatives. Five games will be played on three successive Saturday nights. the first five to be staged tomorrow night The lineup of the teams is as follows: Professionals Dr. J. F. Con- ger, Van Oppen. Walthers. Dr Van Duzer. Roche and Rev. !. l.. Davis: Y. M. C. A.. Dressel. Hornkohi. Grove, Scott Rev. A. B. Taylor and Rosen- sweig.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
SPEED BOATS WILL
 ENTER IN CONTEST
Races to Take Place at New
 Orleans Mardi Gras

New Orleans. Ia, feh, s.-Renarar tions are going forward here for a speed motor boat racing carnival which it is believed will prove one Of the most important events Of its kind ever held in the United states in mids winter. The races will take place from February ih to is, during the Mardl Gras carnival week, Entries will in. elude Americas finest hydroplane mos tor boats.
 The meet is 10 be under the auspices of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, which embraces praeti' eally all the yacht and motor boat clubs of the Valley. The project Is sponsored by the southern Yacht club and other civic and commercial bodies Of New Orleans,
 The races will be for the nine classes Of hydropianes.
 The entries include: Miss Ameri. ca." Gar Woods twin-engine cham pion Of the world, that wrested the coveted Harmsworth trophy from the British In their own waters in 1921; Miss Chicago" owned by commo- dore Sheldon Clark, head Of the Chi cago Yacht club. that holds the worlds championship In the single engine class of hydroplanes: eight racing hydroplanes from Peoria, H.. among them three champions in their respective classes: Ethel xI" from Muscatin, la: and others from Los Angeles, Houston, Quincy and Evans ton.
 New Orleans will be represented with five entries: Miss Dubonet," Speed King of the South" Demon Rum" Miss Cadillac" and another.
 The races will be run on Lake Pontchartrain where the course of two and a half miles 10 the lap will be staked off paralleling the West Yacht club.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
YANKEES DRAFT PITCHER
Johnson, 2O-Year-Old Star, Comes
 From Dakota League

Louisville. Ky, Feb. 2.-Elbert Johnson of Auburn. ky, student at Bethel college, Russellville, has been drafted by the New York Yankees from the Aberdeen club of the Da- kota league, it was announced here yesterday. He is twenty years old and will report to the Yankees before March 1. Johnson is a right-hand ed pitcher.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
HANDBALL TOURNEY
Greenstein- -Loomis Team Leads First
 Division Players, With Four Vic-
 tories and No Defeats.

The Greenstein-Loo handball team continues to reign supreme in the tourney at the Y. M. c. A. In four games played so far, this duo has not met defeat. Tonight, the team will meet the Hergstrom- Reaney team.
 The standing of the teams in the two divisions, is as follows:
 First Division:
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
HOLY CROSS IS DEFEATED
st. Francis Wins Basketball Game b,
 Score of 3I to 2S.

Worcester. Mass, Feb. 2.--St. Fran cis basketball team defeated Holy Cross here last night. 34 to 2S. The Purple enjoyed onc-point lead at the end of the first half, but the visitors rallied in the second half and Holy Cross could not break up their smooth passing. Heating scored seven baskets for the visitors. !
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
CARROLL DENIES RUMOR
Holy Gross Star Boxman Says He Has Not Signed With the Detroit Tigers.

Worcester, Feb. 2.-A rumor to the effect that Ownie Carroll star twirer of the Holy Cross nine, is on the re- serve list of the Detroit Tigers was denied by Carroll today. It was re- ported that the services of the New ark boy were claimed by both Pitts burgh and Detroit. Carroll admitted that he had an interview with Jimmy Johnstone, representing the Pirates, but said that he would not think of signing a contract until he had com pleted his college course. A probable solution is that there is another Owen Carroll on the Detroit reserve list as the Holy Cross star stated he never had any dealings with the Tigers.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
 TO
Speaking g of Sports
Hr uERKIs

"
 Manager Jim iyneh's Gas Co. hoop tassers annexed The eighth straight game of the season last night at The New Britain Boys' club gymnasium, defeating the Spring 4 Buckley Co, i've. score ss to {, The teams lined np as follaNs Gas e,-Mecarmiek and Dndaek, forwards Barnes, een- ter. Hodge and Robinson, guards. Spring 6 Buekley-ReblnsoR and sheehan, forwards, sehFoedel. eens ter; Fnsari and Regiey. guards,
 Manager. Lynch was around this morning looking for new worlds to conquer on the basketball court He stated that his team is anxious to meet the Herald" five al an early date.
 The Royers basketball team is anxious 10 book games with any i05- pound team in the state. John Clay is the manager and he may be reached at the New Britain Boys club.
 A fast game Of basketball is looked for tomorrow night at the Boys club gymnasium. when the Comets will stack up against the Champions Of Waterbury. Following the game, dancing will be held.
 The New Britain basketball team will play the Middletown r. NJ. C. A. tonight at the Asylum city.
 The writer has received letter from Dan .McKetriek. manager of Babe Herman. announcing that his man was not right against Kid Wag- ner on Wednesday night nj Hartford. "Dapper Dan" says Herman fought on Monday night, and was all stiff fened up when he faced ''Boo-Boo" Hoff's boy.
 Arrangements are being made for the banquet of the voley Ball league | at the '. NJ. c. A. The affair will be held on February 13. The com mittee in charge is as follows: Dr. J E. Conger. Thomas W. Grove. H. ! C. Dressel and Oscar sahrbacher
 Dr. F. A. B. Forrest gave an in- teresting talk on Dental Hygiene" to the members of the leaders corps at the Y. NJ. c. A. last night.
 The physical department at the Y. NJ. C. A. reports that over 150 men are engaged in various tourna- such as volley ball, hand ball. track athletics, boxing and life saving.
 In the junior events at the local 125 boys are participat- ng in athletic events every week.
 Negotiations for the Johnny Dun- 1ee- Romeo Roche bout at Hartford have been called off. because of cer- ain provisions the junior lightweight champion wished to include in the articles.
 Ed. Neusel, last season with the and Albany clubs in the Eastern league. has been sent to the Nashville club of the Southern league by the Yankees.
 The schedule of games in the Afternoon league at the [ l $ follows: Independents vs. Vikings, ( ,enecas vs Pirates.
 The football elevens of Trinity and Hobart will meet on the gridiron on J October 20. The game will be played tt Binghamton, N. Y.
 The West Sides defeated the All J Hartford quintet at the Hopkins | treet gymnasium at Hartford last 2 light. 3s to 2s. The makeup of I ast nights winners is practically the k ame that will play the New Brit y in team at the State armory tomor- V ow night, under the nom de plume, \ KY five.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

The West Sides defeated the All Hartford quintet at the Hopkins street gymnasium at Hartford last night, 3s to 2s. The makeup of last nights winners is practically the same that will play the New Brit ain team at the State armory tomor- row night, under the nom de plume, KY five.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
BOWLING RESULTS
 ON LOCAL ALLEYS.
What the Timber TOpplers Did in
 Onslaught on Pins

The results of bowling battles stagsd last night al tine Rogers Recreation and the Casino alleys, were as follows
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New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

seorei ereseents aT. Arrows isi field goals. sokolowski s. Swanson 1 Hnek 1. Syhorg 2. Isreal 2. Hum page 2: foul goals, Swanson 1. Hum. page .; referee. Schultz: timer. Al pert.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

The football elevens of Trinity and Hobart will meet on the gridiron on October 2o The game will be played at Binghamton, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
HARTFORD QUINTET IS
 DEFEATED BY COMETS
Eseiling Hattie al inc R0ss' Club Re suits in Victory for Home Team
 Over |, M, II, \, Jfs,

One more victory for the Comets Of this city was rnng up last night at the Boys club gymnasium, when the Hartford I, M, II, A, Juniors, went down to q aa l0 sa defeat, The hat lie was sensational one throughout, splendid team work and passing were shown by both auintets, The Comets jumped into an eight point lead be- fore the Capital City hoys located the basket for tally. At the end Of the first half. the Comets were leading. sa 10 if,
 kamlhisky, the star center of the Comets. was sent 10 the sidelines in the second half, because of four per- sonai fouls.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

Score. Comets g. Y. NJ. II. A. Jrs., 25: field goals. Knapp {. Bramhall 1. Baker l, Kaminieky ?. stohi 1. Belser 2, Humphreys 2. II. Punich 1, c. Pun ieh 2. Ellocich 5, Hoffman |: foul goals. Knapp 5. Ellovich |; referee. Schultz; timer. Albert.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
'CRESCENfS OVERWHELM
 ARROWS OF MERlDEN
Hardware City lads Prove Much I,eiier in Art of Basketball Than
 Their silver cas Ri.ais.

The eFeseenis of this city defeated the Arrows Of MeFiden al the New Britain Hays' club gymnasium last night, score aT to is, The ereseents had sekalegski and Swanson in the lineup, 'saks" made eight field has kets while .sgannys located the dra. neries for four double counters. and once from the foul line,
 The summary
New Britain herald., 1923-02-02

FHF aHHINlAFsf Comets. Y, NJ. II. A. Jrs. Knapp ...,..t....,,.t,., II. Punich
 Left Forward. Baker, Bramhall. Belser .. c. Punieh
 Right Forward. kaminieky, Stohl ...,..,... Ellocich
 Center. Belser. Bramhall .......,... Kaplan
 Left Guard. Humphreys ............... Hoffman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
AUDITORIUM PROGRESS

It is believed by many that the city com mission made progress in the auditorium matter by voting to clear away the accumu- lated tangle and to start anew. There is public expectation that this time the affair will be clear-cut from start to finish, and that there will be no further impeachment to the achievement of this object The caution of Commissioner Harrison in withholding ap proval of the plans submitted and the con tracts until he was fully informed of their nature and details has been one of the saw ing features of the whole affair. The for mer policy of secrecy and inactivity has been far from popular, and is much to blame for the state into which negotiations had fallen before the investigation took place. AS The Age-Herald has said, the mandate given by the people is imperative and unmis- takable; the project itself is simple. It is believed that resolute business policy will bring the construction of a suitable struc- ture at an early date. The commission is charged with responsibility in the premises, and has yet to make good. Nothing will please the people of Birmingham more than to behold the tangible evidence that the de- sired auditorium is about to become a reality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
CROP VALUE OF PEANUTS

F. w. Gist, federal and state agricultural statistcian, presents an interesting compari- son between the present prices Of peanuts and cotton. Although he delaims any in- tention of advising farmers to plant pea nuts rather than cotton, yet he brings out that peanuts now yield profit per acre of S275 more than acre of cotton, while cultivation is easier and the yields are more certain. Spanish peanuts are now quoted at S13O to $40 ton at shipping points, and there is a strong demand, the report states. for runners at $100 to $105 ton. There is also a heavy demand for shelled peanuts, with the possibility that the suo- ply will not be adequate for future require- ments. Crude peanut odl is bringing four teen cents pound and forty-five per-cen. peanut meal is selling for $55 per ton, with little of either available.
 There is of course, no assurance that prices next year vii be as high as they are now, but there can be no question that pea nuts will continue to be very profitable supplementary and diversiffcation crop for southern farmers, especially if properly marketed Soil and climatic conditions are well adapted to their cultivation and they are little subject to pests and unfavorable weather conditions.
 The south will always prov,de large part of the worlds cotton supply, but such crops as peanuts can be grown at an assured profit without curtailing the production of cotton and will contribute materially toward advancing the program of diversification. It offers one Of the many opportunities within reach of southern farmers for in- creasing their incomes with comparatively little effort and expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15

not do that. Not as politician but as a man of broader insight and sincere mo- tives, he spoke of the negros part in the war and his part also in peace, to which, Mr. Coolidge said, he can best contribute by performing his everyday duties. Those who stir up animosity, who create any kind of hatred or enmity, are not minister ing to the public welfare, he told his au- dience. In conclusion Mr. Coolidge again illustrated an unprejudiced viewpoint when he said, in referring to the civil war: "It was out of this period of suffering and sor- row that there emerged a great statesman, Abraham Lincoln, and the two great sol- diers, Grant and Lee. Each of these repre- sented an American ideal. Lee stands for the power of the states. Grant stands for the power of the nation. But to Lincoln it was given to stand for the power of the people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is,

belt extends from the vicinity of Sandy Hook, across New Jersey in southwest direction, to the Delaware river, near Salem. It Is about one hundred miles long and ranges in width from about fourteen miles to less than one mile. The report does not discuss the commercial availability of this supply.
 In view of the fact that restoring the de- pleted soils of American farms is one of the most vital questions affecting the future of agriculture and these potash deposits have been worked in a more or less desultory way for century, it is rather surprising that their possibilities have not been investigated sooner. At moderate estimate, it is said, there are approximately 256 ,OoO short tens that could be mined from open pits. Although, in the sixties, nearly one million tons were used annually, the green sand mari industry appears to have been crippled by the introduction of prepared fertilizers. Nevertheless, potash is indispensable as base for fertilizers and if what seems to be practically unlimited supply could be con- verted in a commercial, soluble form it would be of incalculable benefit to the na- tion's farmers and would make this country independent of foreign sources of supply. upon which we now depend.
 The inevitable result of a fertilizer short age is higher prices. One of the greatest handicaps under which the farmers labor is the cost of fertilizer. Soil under con- tinuous cultivation is rapidly depleted Of its vitalizing forces and these must be restored. If the potash of New Jersey can be made available to American farmers, it will ob- viate the necessity of importing potash from abroad and greatly increase the, nations agricultural wealth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
A DESERVED TRIBUTE

In awarding the war cross to Dr. Mabel Elliott of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Dr. Esther Lovejoy of New York, the Greek government paid an unusual tribute to the courage and self f-sacrfice of two American women who aided the victims of the Smyrna disaster The official announcement states that both risked their lives in saving others from death The humanitarian work done by the American government and the Ameri- can people during and after the World war is one of tfe most inspiring examples.of dis interested altruism in history. Millions or dollars have been spent and shiplooads Of food clothing and medical supplies have been sent overseas with generous prod- gality. The American Relief Administra- lion. the Red Cross and other agencies have been instrumental in saving countess lives In the Near East, in Russia, in Central Flu rope. wherever afflicted humanity has need ed help. the response has been prompt and effective. The cry of the children of Europe and Asia touched the hearts of America more than any other plea and what has been done to succor these innocent victims of war and oppression is credit to the humane ;nnulses of the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
THE vIOLETS ARE BLOOMING

Thanks to the weather conditions Bir- mingham's little winter friend, the violet, has, ibeen abloom for more than two months. Those having violet beds and borders have enjoyed their fragrance and colorfu stim- tAus since early December and they are still here. They were in full bloom during the sleet storm. Even that did not harm them. Ice bulbs formed about the blooms and kept them warm. The purple could be seen through the mirroring ice coating and, when the cloak of sleet dissolved, the vioets were there intact, fully spreading out their petals again under the reappearing sunshine and more of them coming out under it's influence. They are still blooming and shedding thelr fragrance for the pleasure of men and women. We owe much to these little friends of ours for their contribution of relief to the gray monotone of winter, and we miss them very much in such seasons as reduce their blooming period. It is of such things that the completeness of life is made and on which it is dependent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
STANDARD MILK TESTS

It stands to reason that uniformity m rules governing milk distribution in the dis trict would be of benefit to the consumers and the dariymen alike. There are dairy men, for instance, who serve Birmingham and its environs and likewise serve Besse- mer. Birmingham and Fairfield have the same milk regulating code. Following the years of endeavor to arrive at working agreement in this city the dairymen cater
 ing to the wants of Birmingham finally reached an understanding with the health authorities and they are cooperating with a view to furnishing Birmingham with more and better milk. A large number of these dairymen have inaugurated pooling and selling system which will relieve them or much of their overhead and at the same time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
PUNISHED FOR NOT VOTING
Christian Science Monitor)

7 \SHi iStioil DClcHCS NOnltOT)
 ; Compulsory voting has been ad- vocated many times in America, and it may not be generally known that this practice is actually being followed in Tzcheoslovakia. The presence of the voter in that coun- try is noted on the register of his polling station, where ne places his ballot paper in an official envelope for the ballot box. Should he spoil his paper in any way, he can have another on application, and he may abstain" from casting a ballot by placing blank sheet in the envel- ope with his ballot or by marking his paper, as in either case the vote is disallowed and lost, though the voters identity is unknown. The register, of course, gives full infor- nation as to non-attendance, which is followed by a summons, the pen alty being imprisonment for min imum period hours to maximum of one month, or fine of from 20 to 5000 Tzecholovak crowns. Ex- emption is granted only for certain specified and limited reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
CHRONIC REVOLUTION

For brief time there was little reported from Ireland, but bombing and assassination have again broken out in that unhappy country, This seems to be the answer to the offer of amnesty by the Free State. De Valera and his republicans are still calling for an election which will force Ulster un- der the domination of the southern coun- ties But if that were achieved can De Valera possibly hope that it would bring peace? Nothing appears to suit the Irish republicans but a chronic state of revou- tion. When they have succeeded in getting most of their members killed and in assassi- hating some of the Free Staters, where will the men come from who will carry out De Vaera's dream of severing all relations with the British Empire? For Ireland the present program leads to national suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
THE NEW ROYAL BABY

Princess Mary's Boy'' is the only name so far given to England's latest addition to royalty, the son of the Duke Lascees and Princess Mary, but all other arrangements have been for his progress through life. Though occupied right now with the more important matter of blinking in wide-eyed wonder at this astonishing new world he has just come into, this baby is a potential member of dozen exclusive clubs, stu dent at Eton and Cambridge, and his asso- ciates are already picked from among those who likewise are destined, when they grow up, to be England's outstanding men. We do not know what toys royal baby plays with but we suppose rattle or something to make a noise with, and thumb or two or something to put in his mouth would suit him as well as any These rnlngs SUD- ply the ordinary baby's wants in this re- gard in so far as we can interpret their kind of language, and we would go so far as to say that these amusements are about what would satisfy this little scion or royalty.
 It must be hard lot after all to be born into royalty. If you can't DICK your own IoyS Io 6tdIt WitH dHu your OWL coinEdueS farther along the way, what do you get out of life? It must seem to most of us, in the reminiscent mood, when looking back ward over the route that it would not have been half so joyous if we had lad to asso- ciate always with people prescribed for us. And how utterly dreary and drying-up t would have been if we had had to associate always with important people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
PUBLIC,S RIGHT OF APPEAL

By the signature of Governor Brandon the public and the municipalities of Ala bama now have the right of appeal in val uation cases affecting the rate-making basis of utilities. Also, the Public Service Commission is given the specific authority to make examination of books and records of utilities at any time and on it's own voll- ton, regardless of whether case Is pend- ing or not. This provision is in accord with the spirit of the commission law, which looks to the commission not only to hear cases brought before it, but to originate cases when it is suspected that rates are too high or that in other ways the public is not being properly served.
 There now remains to give the municipal1- ties an adequate measure of authority to compel utilities serving them to fulfill their functions faithfully. The municipalities should also be given such Jurisdiction as will enable them to adjust minor cases of con- plaint, in order to obviate the expense and delay of bringing such minor cases before the state commission. Under existing con- ditions it is possible for patrons of utilities to suffer a multitude of annoyances with out prospect of redress. If the city authori- ties should be given the right to make these minor adjustments, it is believed that the result will be for the general good. Once q given order is established by the commis- sion there appears to be no good reason why enforcement of the order should not safely be left to local governments. All this is in addition to the proposed plan of giving municipalities an equal voice on the con1- mission in the settlement of utility ques- tions affecting themselves. The end sought in each case Is the proper presentation and protection of the community interest.